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Rinaldo Abel Phelps 1840–1873

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Rinaldo Phelps in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 24 Dec 1840 · Pomeroy, Meigs, Ohio, USA
Died 23 Sep 1873 · Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
Father Dr Abel Jefferson Phelps
Mother Alma Almy Smith
Siblings Harlow Jefferson Phelps, James E Phelps, Othello Phelps

Researchers connected through Rinaldo Phelps 1840–1873

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

In 1840, Rinaldo Abel Phelps entered the world in Pomeroy, Meigs, Ohio, USA, born to dr abel jefferson phelps and alma almy smith. Rinaldo Abel Phelps passed away in 1873 in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA.

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Life Timeline

1840
Birth of Rinaldo Abel Phelps in Pomeroy, Meigs, Ohio, USA
Birth
1873
Death of Rinaldo Abel Phelps in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rinaldo Phelps

This ancestor line traces from Nether Lyne, Staffordshire, England (1497) to Pomeroy, Meigs, Ohio, USA (1840) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rinaldo Phelps (1840–1873) was born in Pomeroy, Meigs, Ohio, USA and died in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, 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 Rinaldo 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Rinaldo Phelps's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rinaldo Abel Phelps PTP
1840–1873
Pomeroy, Meigs, Ohio, USA
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Rinaldo Phelps's Descendants

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Rinaldo Abel Phelps PTP 1840–1873