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Melinda Phelps 1801–1834

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Melinda Phelps in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 Aug 1801 · Granby, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Died 20 Aug 1834 · Leading Creek, Meigs, Ohio, USA,
Father James Eno Phelps
Mother Phylenda Philinda Rice
Siblings Amanda Phelps, Dr Abel Jefferson Phelps, Harlow Phelps, James Aeneas E Enoch Phelps, Nancy Mary Phelps, Orlando John Phelps

Researchers connected through Melinda Phelps 1801–1834

and 1 more tree owner connected with Melinda Phelps 1801–1834

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1801, Melinda Phelps entered the world in Granby, Hartford, Connecticut, USA, born to james eno phelps and phylenda philinda rice. Melinda Phelps passed away in 1834 in Leading Creek, Meigs, Ohio, USA,.

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Life Timeline

1801
Birth of Melinda Phelps in Granby, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1834
Death of Melinda Phelps in Leading Creek, Meigs, Ohio, USA,
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Melinda Phelps

This ancestor line traces from Nether Lyne, Staffordshire, England (1497) to Granby, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1801) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Melinda Phelps (1801–1834) was born in Granby, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in Leading Creek, Meigs, Ohio, USA,. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Melinda 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 9 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.

Melinda Phelps's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Melinda Phelps PTP
1801–1834
Granby, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Melinda Phelps's Descendants

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Melinda Phelps PTP 1801–1834