James D. Phelan - Colma, CA - Grave of a Famous Person on Waymarking.com

"James Duval Phelan (April 20, 1861 – August 7, 1930) was an American politician, civic leader and banker.

As a Democrat, Phelan ran for the U.S. Senate against Republican Joseph R. Knowland and Progressive Francis J. Heney. He was then elected to the United States Senate and served from March 4, 1915 to March 3, 1921. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1920, defeated by Republican, Samuel M. Shortridge, coming in second place with 40% of the vote. His defeat may have been the result of his overly conservative campaign direction: One of his reelection campaign posters contained the headline "Keep California White" (this poster is displayed at Japanese American National Museum). During his time in the Senate he was chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Railroads during the 64th Congress and of the U.S. Senate Committee on Irrigation and Reclamation of Arid Lands during the 65th Congress." (visit link)

Description: Politician and senator. Date of birth: 04/20/1861 Date of death: 10/07/1930 Area of notoriety: Politics Marker Type: Tomb (above ground) Setting: Outdoor Fee required?: No Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed Web site: Not listed

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