John Phelps (1714–1722) was born in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut and died in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Phelps 1714–1722

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 DEC 1714 · Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut

Died 27 OCT 1722 · Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut

Father Israel Phelps

Mother Rachel Jones Clark

Siblings David Phelps, John Phelps, Noah Phelps

Records

GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Israel Phelps

Rachel Jones Clark

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1714, John Phelps entered the world in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, born to israel phelps and rachel jones clark. John Phelps passed away in 1722 in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut.

Sources

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Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1714

Birth of John Phelps in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut

Birth

1722

Death of John Phelps in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Phelps

This ancestor line traces from Tewkesbury, Gloucester County, England (1520) to Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut (1714) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Phelps (1714–1722) was born in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut and died in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut. 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 5 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.
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