Background
Phelps, William Henry was born on November 28, 1872 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Son of Edwin Jay and Lillie Cordelia (Perry) Phelps.
Phelps, William Henry was born on November 28, 1872 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Son of Edwin Jay and Lillie Cordelia (Perry) Phelps.
Graduated from the high school, Kalamazoo, 1891. Bachelor of Laws, Albion (Michigan) College, 1894. Master of Laws, Northwestern University, 1895.
Student Boston University School of Theology 2 years.
Clare Canright. Ordained Methodist Episcopal Church, 1899. Pastor Martin, Michigan, 1895-1897, Coleman, 1898, Lansing, 1899, Grand Rapids, 1899-1902, Manistee, 1902-1904, Three Rivers, 1904-1907, Battle Creek, 1907-1914. District superintendent, Lansing District, 1914-1920.
Editor Michigan Christian Advocate, since 1920.
Member of the board Methodist Foundation of Michigan.
Married Mabel East. Smith, June 2, 1896.