James I. Phelps
American judge
About James I. Phelps
Lived 1875 – 1947 (aged 71–72). James I. Phelps was a list of justices of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Judicial career
Phelps resigned as Police Judge in 1901 to become Probate Judge for Canadian County, a position he held until Oklahoma became a state on November 16, 1907. Active in Democratic Party activities, he became chairman of the Canadian County Democratic Central Committee. In 1940, James married Mrs. Lura McAlester, widow of the founder of McAlester, Oklahoma. James and Lura had no children together.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James I. Phelps?
American judge
When was James I. Phelps born?
James I. Phelps was born on 20 June 1875.
When did James I. Phelps die?
James I. Phelps died in 1947.
What was James I. Phelps's occupation?
James I. Phelps was a list of justices of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
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