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Stokes (ANSON PHELPS an American)

ANSON PHELPS, an American banker and publicist, born in New York City, in 1838. He became a partner of the firm of Phelps, Dodge & Co., merchants, and later of Phelps, Stokes & Co., bankers. Both companies were successful and he acquired a large fortune. He took an active part in political and social matters in New York, and was the first president of the Reform Club. He was also for a time vice-president of the Civil Service Reform Association, and in 1900 was president of the National Association of Anti-Imperialists Clubs. He gave largely to charity and was prominent in the movement for tariff reform. He wrote "Cruising in the West Indies" (1902); "Cruising in the Caribbean with a Camera" (1903). He died in 1913.