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Samuel Phelps 1621–1669

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Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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7 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Phelps in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: A — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Aug 1621 · Crewkerne, South Somerset District, Somerset, England
Died 15 May 1669 · Poquonock, Hartford, Connecticut, Colonial America, North America.
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Children , , , , , , John Phelps, , , , , , , , , William Grissold,

Researchers connected through Samuel Phelps 1621–1669

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Immediate Family

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John Phelps
William Grissold

Biography

In 1621, Samuel Phelps entered the world in Crewkerne, South Somerset District, Somerset, England, born to william phelps and elizabeth ann marshall m william phelps ii 1619. Samuel Phelps married abigail phelps, sarah griswold, and had children including abigail phelps, abigaill phelps, elizabeth phillips browne 45, elizabeth browne phillips, ephraim phelps father samuel phelps mother sarah griswold m mary jaggers, james phelps, john horsford phelps, joshua phelps, josiah phelps, mary hester phelps, phillip phelps, samuel phelps ii, sarah phelps, timothy phelps, william phelps b 1660 ct phelps 1660 spouse hannah hayden father samuel phelps mother sarah grissold. Samuel Phelps passed away in 1669 in Poquonock, Hartford, Connecticut, Colonial America, North America..

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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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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    Record North America, Family Histories

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

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    Record Colonial Families of the USA

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

Life Timeline

1621
Birth of Samuel Phelps in Crewkerne, South Somerset District, Somerset, England
Birth
1621
Samuel Phelps was baptized
Baptism
1621
Samuel Phelps was baptized in Crewkerne, Somerset, England
Baptism
1635
Samuel Phelps resided here in Windsor, Connecticut, USA
Residence
1669
Death of Samuel Phelps in Poquonock, Hartford, Connecticut, Colonial America, North America.
Death
1669
Samuel Phelps - Probate in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Probate
1741
Samuel Phelps resided here in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut
Residence

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Phelps

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1533) to Crewkerne, South Somerset District, Somerset, England (1621) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Phelps (1621–1669) was born in Crewkerne, South Somerset District, Somerset, England and died in Poquonock, Hartford, Connecticut, Colonial America, North America.. 7 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 7 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 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.
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

Samuel Phelps's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Samuel Phelps PTP
1621–1669
Crewkerne, South Somerset District, Somerset, England
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Samuel Phelps's Descendants