Edward Phelps (mayor)
Edward Phelps | |
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| Mayor of Laurel, Maryland | |
| In office 1895–1902 | |
| Preceded by | Gustavus B. Timanus |
| Succeeded by | Gustavus Timanus |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 5, 1861 Laurel, Maryland |
| Died | May 12, 1931 (aged 70) Annapolis, Maryland |
| Spouse(s) | Sivilla Sewall, Helen Shaughnessy |
| Children | Four surviving daughters: Eva Dean, Edna Phelps, Maude Beall, Lillian Phelps; five surviving sons, Harry S., Arthur P., Charles E., Alan, and William. |
| Parent | Edward J. Phelps |
| Profession | Businessman, The Phelps & Shaffer Co. |
| Accomplishments | Civic improvements including electricity, a water works, three bridges, train and telephone service; built Phelps Mansion |
Edward Phelps (January 5, 1861 – May 12, 1931), son of Edward J. Phelps, was a seven-term mayor of Laurel, Maryland, from 1895 to 1902.
He brought to Laurel "electric lights, water works, improved streets, brick pavements, [an] electric railroad between Laurel and Washington, improved train service, free express delivery, telephone exchange system, three steel bridges over the Patuxent River and [a] night robe factory". As of 1908, the night robe factory was run by E. Rosenfeld & Co.