John W. Phelps | |
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.jpg) John Wolcott Phelps | |
| Birth name | John Wolcott Phelps |
| Born | November 13, 1813 Guilford, Vermont |
| Died | February 1, 1885 (aged 71) Guilford, Vermont |
| Place of burial | Christ Church Cemetery, Guilford, Vermont |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1836–1859; 1861–1862 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Unit | 4th U.S. Artillery |
| Commands | 1st Vermont Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Seminole Wars Mexican–American War Utah War American Civil War |
John Wolcott Phelps (November 13, 1813 – February 1, 1885) was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, an author, an ardent abolitionist and presidential candidate.