John S. Phelps
Politician and soldier during the American Civil War, and the 23rd Governor of Missouri / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Smith Phelps (December 22, 1814 – November 20, 1886) was a politician and soldier during the American Civil War, and the 23rd Governor of Missouri.
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Quick Facts 23rd Governor of Missouri, Lieutenant ...
John S. Phelps | |
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23rd Governor of Missouri | |
In office January 8, 1877 – January 10, 1881 | |
Lieutenant | Henry C. Brockmeyer |
Preceded by | Charles Henry Hardin |
Succeeded by | Thomas T. Crittenden |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri | |
In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1863 | |
Preceded by | James Madison Hughes |
Succeeded by | Austin Augustus King |
Constituency | At-large (1845–1847) 5th district (1847–1853) 6th district (1853–1863) |
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
In office 1840-1844 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1814-12-22)December 22, 1814 Simsbury, Connecticut |
Died | November 20, 1886(1886-11-20) (aged 71) St. Louis, Missouri |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary Whitney |
Profession | Attorney |
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