I got this from a non-Phelan subscriber and thought I would pass it on. My, aren't people nice!! If anyone can connect, we all need to thank him. Hi Glenda: I'm not on your list, but I found this and thought someone might be able to use it. From "History of Alabama", by T.M. Owns, pub 1921. "Phelan, Charles, circuit judge, 1868. "Phelan, Ellis, lawyer, secretary of State, was born August 11, 1843, in Marion, and died August 5, 1897, in Waterbury, Conn; son of Judge John D. and Mary Anne (Harris) Phelan (q.v.). He was educated in the schools of his community and graduated from the University of Alabama. He entered the Confederate army, as a captain in the 45th regiment Alabama volunteers; and was major when wounded in the battle of Atlanta. After the close of the war he studied law and was admitted to practice. During the administration of Gov. Edward O'Neal, he was secretary of State, for two terms. He removed to Birmingham and was prominent in the early development of that city. He was clerk of the house of representatives of Alabama, 1870-1877. About 1880, he removed to Waterbury, Conn., where he was elected circuit judge, which position he resigned to resume the practice of law. He was a democrat; and an Episcoplalian. Married: (1) in 1870, to Amy Hawkins, of Elyron; (2) in 1884 to Mary Frisbil of Waterbury. Last residence: Waterbury, Conn." "Phelan, James, lawyer, State and Confederate States Senator, was born October 11, 1821, in Huntsville, and died May 17, 1872....." ---Sorry ran over to next page which I did not copy. I have no other Phelan information. Dennis West in Knoxville, TN.