Lenox Constable's Office, New York
End of Watch: Friday, October 31, 1902
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Drowned
Date of Incident: October 31, 1902
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Constable Henry Phelps drowned in the Erie Canal while returning from Lenox Basin after serving court papers.
While riding back to Canastota, Constable Phelps' horse became frightened and jumped into the canal. Constable Phelps, who was wearing heavy clothing and did not know how to swim, drowned.
Constable Phelps had served as a constable for 15 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, brother, and three sisters.