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Samuel Phelps 1652–1741

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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.

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Phelps in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 4 independent trees

Born 5 SEP 1652 · Windsor, CT
Died 21 OCT 1741 · Simsbury, CT
Father Samuel Phelps
Mother Sarah Griswold
Spouse Abigail Williams
Siblings Abigail Phelps, Elizabeth Phelps, Ephraim Phelps, John Phelps, Josiah Phelps, Mary Hester Phelps, Philip Phelps, Sarah B Phelps, Timothy Phelps, William Phelps
Records
"The Phelps Family of America, …
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Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1652, Samuel Phelps entered the world in Windsor, CT, born to samuel phelps and sarah griswold. Samuel Phelps married abigail williams, sarah enos. Samuel Phelps passed away in 1741 in Simsbury, CT.

Sources

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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

1652
Birth of Samuel Phelps in Windsor, CT
Birth
1741
Death of Samuel Phelps in Simsbury, CT
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Phelps

This ancestor line traces from NetherTyne, Staffordshire, England (1497) to Windsor, CT (1652) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Phelps (1652–1741) was born in Windsor, CT and died in Simsbury, CT. 4 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, 4 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Samuel Phelps
Father
Sarah Griswold
Mother

Samuel Phelps's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Samuel Phelps PTP
1652–1741
Windsor, CT
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Samuel Phelps's Descendants

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Samuel Phelps PTP 1652–1741