Who was William Phelps?

William Phelps (1660–1711) was born in Poquonock, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA and died in Windsor, Hartford, CT. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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William Phelps 1660–1711

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 3 Nov 1660 · Poquonock, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

Died 21 Nov 1711 · Windsor, Hartford, CT

Father Samuel Phelps (1652–1741)

Mother Sarah Griswold

Siblings Abigail Phelps, Ephraim Phelps, John Phelps, Josias Phelps, Mary Hester Phelps, Samuel Phelps, Sarah Phelps, Timothy Phelps

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories Colonial Families of the USA Burke's Peerage & Baronetage (and/or) … Geni World Family Tree Hartford, Connecticut Probate Records, 1700-1729 "The Phelps Family of America, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Phelps

1652–1741

Sarah Griswold

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Phelps began in 1660 in Poquonock, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA. William Phelps passed away in 1711 in Windsor, Hartford, CT.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Millennium File
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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 North America, Family Histories
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Record Colonial Families of the USA
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Record Burke's Peerage & Baronetage (and/or) Burke's Peerage & Gentry (UK) Ltd.
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Record Geni World Family Tree
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Record Hartford, Connecticut Probate Records, 1700-1729
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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

1660

Birth of William Phelps in Poquonock, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1711

Death of William Phelps in Windsor, Hartford, CT

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Phelps

This ancestor line traces from NetherTyne, Staffordshire, England (1497) to Poquonock, Windsor Co., CT (1660) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Phelps (1660–1711) was born in Poquonock, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA and died in Windsor, Hartford, CT. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 7 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 6 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.