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John Phelps 1657–1677

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

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

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Phelps in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 15 Dec 1657 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 29 Jun 1677 · Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States
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Researchers connected through John Phelps 1657–1677

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Phelps 1657–1677

Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

In 1657, John Phelps entered the world in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to edward phelps and elizabeth adams. John Phelps passed away in 1677 in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1657
Birth of John Phelps in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1677
Death of John Phelps in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Phelps

This ancestor line traces from England (1641) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Colonial America (1657) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Phelps (1657–1677) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States. 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.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

John Phelps in the US Census
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John Phelps's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Phelps PTP
1657–1677
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
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Grandparents
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John Phelps's Descendants

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John Phelps PTP 1657–1677