What party did Samuel Phelps belong to?

Samuel Phelps was a member of the Whig party and represented the state of Vermont in the U.S. Senate.

When did Samuel Phelps serve in the U.S. Senate?

Samuel Phelps served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1839 to March 16, 1854, representing Vermont.

When did Samuel Phelps die?

Samuel Phelps died on March 25, 1855.

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 across 2 separate periods of service between 1839 and 1854, between the 26th and 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: January 17, 1853
Term Ended: March 16, 1854

Service History

Mar 4, 1839 – Mar 3, 1851 26th–31st Congresses Whig Vermont
Jan 17, 1853 – Mar 16, 1854 32nd–33rd Congresses 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
Samel Crafts (VT) 1842–1843
William Upham (VT) 1843–1851
Solomon Foot (VT) 1853–1854