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Samuel Phelps 1621–1669

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Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 6 independent trees

Researchers connected through Samuel Phelps 1621–1669

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Biography

In 1621, Samuel Phelps entered the world in Crewkerne, Somerset, England, born to william phelps and mary unknown. Samuel Phelps married sarah griswold, and had children including abigail phelps, elizabeth phelps, ephraim phelps, john phelps, josiah phelps, mary hester phelps, philip phelps, samuel phelps, sarah b phelps, timothy phelps, william phelps. Samuel Phelps passed away in 1669 in Windsor, Hartford Co., CT.

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

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    Probate/Wills Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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    Marriage Records Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

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    Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

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    Probate/Wills Hartford, Connecticut Probate Records

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    Record Burke's Peerage & Baronetage (and/or) Burke's Peerage & Gentry (UK) Ltd.

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    Record Connecticut, U.S., Vital Records, 1659-1854

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    Record "The Ancestors and Descendants of George Hull" by Robert E. Hull 1994 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 94-78225

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    Record "The Great Migration Begins" Immigrants to New England 1620-1633 Volume III, P-W,Great Migration Study Project, NEHGS, Boston 1995

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    Record "The Hatch and Brood of Time, Five Phelps Families in the Atlantic World 1720-1880" by Peter Haring Judd, Newbury Street Press, Boston,MA 1999

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    Record "The Phelps Family of America, and their English Ancestors" compiled by Judge Oliver Seymour Phelps and Andrew T. Servin 1899

Life Timeline

1621
Birth of Samuel Phelps in Crewkerne, Somerset, England
Birth
1621
Birth of Samuel Phelps in Crewkerne, Somerset, England
Birth
1669
Death of Samuel Phelps in Windsor, Hartford Co., CT
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Phelps

This ancestor line traces from Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England (1599) to Crewkerne, Somerset, England, Europe. (1621) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Phelps (1621–1669) was born in Crewkerne, Somerset, England and died in Windsor, Hartford Co., CT. 6 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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.

Samuel Phelps's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Phelps PTP
1621–1669
Crewkerne, Somerset, England
Parents
William Phelps PTP
1560–1611
Tewkesbury, Tewkesbury Borough, Gloucestershire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Phelps's Descendants

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Samuel Phelps PTP 1621–1669
  1. 1. William Phelps PTP 1560–1611