In Their Own Words:
Biographical Notes

Claudia Lea Phelps

known as Bill from her childhood realization that boys have a much better time than girls

Born: June 29, 1894 in Teaneck, NJ

Father: Sheffield Phelps

(1864-1902)

Mother: Claudia Wright Lea

(1872-1955)

Never Married

Occupation: Avid sportswoman, gardener, well-known for her work in breeding West Highland terriers.

Children: none

Included Works: Diary

Photographs

Died: September 14, 1984 in Aiken, SC

Obituary

Gravestone

The Memorial Collection of Garden Books of Mrs. Sheffield Phelps and Miss Claudia Lea Phelps