Historical Profile
Samuel Phelps is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Whig
Inactive
Samuel Phelps
Former U.S. Senator for Vermont
Biography
Samuel Phelps (died 1855) was an American politician who represented Vermont in the United States Senate from December 1839 to March 1854, during the 26th–33rd Congresses. Phelps served as a Whig. Phelps died on March 25, 1855.
Key Information
- Full Name: Samuel Shethar Phelps
- Died: March 25, 1855
- Term Started: December 5, 1853
- Term Ended: March 16, 1854
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Dec 2, 1839 – Dec 1, 1845 26th–29th Congresses Whig Vermont
- Dec 1, 1845 – Dec 5, 1853 29th–33rd Congresses Whig Vermont
- Dec 5, 1853 – Mar 16, 1854 33rd Congress Whig Vermont
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Vermont
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Phelps's service:
- Samuel Prentiss (VT) 1839–1842
- Samuel Crafts (VT) 1842–1843
- William Upham (VT) 1843–1853
- Solomon Foot (VT) 1851–1854