Background
Phelps, James Ivey was born on June 20, 1875 in Newton, Texas, United States. Son of Elza V. M. and Mary A. (Simmons) Phelps.
Phelps, James Ivey was born on June 20, 1875 in Newton, Texas, United States. Son of Elza V. M. and Mary A. (Simmons) Phelps.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Texas, 1899.
Bar, 1899, and began practice at El Reno. County judge Canadian County, Oklahoma, 1901-1907. District judge 13th Judicial District, Oklahoma, 1919-1925.
Justice Supreme Court of Oklahoma, 1925-1929.
Member Shirk, Danner & Phelps, 1929-1935. Again elected justice Supreme Court of Oklahoma for term of 6 years, beginning January 1935, resigned December, 1938.
Now engaged in practice of law.
Member Shirk, Danner & Phelps, 1929-1935. Member American and Oklahoma bar associations. Member Christian (Disciples) Church.
Mason (33°, Knights Templar, Shriner).
Married Lydia B. Malcom, February 1, 1903 (died August 9, 1938). Children: Thelma, Malcom East.