He studied law in Pittsburgh , was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Kittanning , Pennsylvania , in 1835 . He was a member of the board of trustees of Kittanning Academy , a member of the town council in 1841 and 1848 , and burgess in 1844 , 1845 , 1849 , 1852 , 1855 , 1858 , 1859 , and 1861 . He was an unsuccessful Republican candidate for auditor general in 1856 . He was a delegate to the 1860 Republican National Convention
1860 Republican National Convention
1860 Republican National Convention
Darwin Phelps