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Abigail Phelps 1754–1831

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Phelps in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 NOV 1754 · Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Died 17 DEC 1831 · Byron, Genesee, New York, USA
Father David Phelps (1734–1811)
Mother Abigail Griswold (1732–1795)
Spouse Jared Merrill
Children Samuel Merrill
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Jared Merrill

Biography

The story of Abigail Phelps began in 1754 in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Abigail Phelps married jared merrill, and had children including samuel merrill. Abigail Phelps passed away in 1831 in Byron, Genesee, New York, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1754
Birth of Abigail Phelps in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1831
Death of Abigail Phelps in Byron, Genesee, New York, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Phelps

This ancestor line traces from Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England (1616) to Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1754) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Abigail Phelps (1754–1831) was born in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Byron, Genesee, New York, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records

David Phelps
1734–1811 · Father
Abigail Griswold
1732–1795 · Mother
Phelps US Census Records
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Abigail Phelps's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abigail Phelps PTP
1754–1831
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Parents
David Phelps PTP
1734–1811
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Abigail Griswold PTP
1732–1795
Windsor, Connecticut (Hartford)
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Abigail Phelps's Descendants

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Abigail Phelps PTP 1754–1831