John J. Phelan | |
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2nd Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus | |
In office May 17, 1886 – March 2, 1897 | |
Preceded by | James T. Mullen |
Succeeded by | James E. Hayes |
Secretary of the State of Connecticut | |
In office 1893–1895 | |
Preceded by | R. Jay Walsh |
Succeeded by | William C. Mowry |
Personal details | |
Born | County Wexford, Ireland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | June 24, 1851
Died | November 6, 1936 Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. | (aged 85)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Annie D. Fitzgerald (1879–1929) |
Alma mater | New York University (LLB) |
Occupation | Lawyer |
John Joseph Phelan (June 24, 1851 – November 6, 1936) was an American politician who served Secretary of the State of Connecticut, coroner of Fairfield County, Connecticut, and was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives. He was also the second Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus.