William Phelps 1560–1611
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11 researchers on YourRoots have William Phelps in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees
Researchers connected through William Phelps 1560–1611
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1560, William Phelps entered the world in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, born to james phelps and joan phelps. William Phelps married dorothy james, and had children including dorothy phelps, edward phelps, elizabeth phelps, george phelps, james phelps, marie phelps, mary phelps, richard phelps, samuel phelps, thomas phelps, william phelps. William Phelps passed away in 1611 in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England.
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1Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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4Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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5Marriage Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Phelps
This ancestor line traces from Nether, Teyne, Staffordshire, England (1497) to Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England (1560) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Phelps (1560–1611) was born in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, , England and died in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, , England. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 3 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.
William Phelps's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record