Samuel Shethar Phelps (May 13, 1793 – March 25, 1855) was an American lawyer and politician.

Phelps began his political career serving in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1821 to 1832.

He was a judge on the Vermont Supreme Court from 1832 to 1838, succeeding to the position left vacant by the death of John C.

He served until March 16, 1854, when the Senate resolved that he was not entitled to the seat on the grounds that he had been legally appointed by the Governor of Vermont when the Vermont General Assembly was not in session, but once the legislature was in session, it was incumbent on legislators to choose a successor.

[11] Edward John Phelps was prominent politician, lawyer, and diplomat.