William Wallace Phelps

Representative for District -1

Former Democratic Representative from Minnesota, District -1 · 1 term served.

Former officeholder

Key profile metadata for William Wallace Phelps
Party	Democratic
State	Minnesota
District	-1
Start	1857-12-07
End	1859-03-03
Bioguide	P000301
Top PAC/Committee	—
Tracked Network	—
Foreign Context	—
Terms	1
Born	1826-06-01
Net Worth	—

Congressional Profile

Representative William Wallace Phelps

William Wallace Phelps served as a representative for Minnesota (1857-1859).

Last updated Jan 1, 2026

Profile Timeline

1826-06-01 Born.
1857-12-07 Entered office.
1859-03-03 Left office.

Historical Profile

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William Wallace Phelps served as a Representative from Minnesota in the United States Congress from 1857 to 1859. A member of the Democratic Party, William Wallace Phelps contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

William Wallace Phelps’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, William Wallace Phelps participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents, helping to shape the laws and policies that governed the nation.