Who was William Phelps?

William Phelps (1684–1755) was born in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts and died in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Phelps 1684–1755

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 16 Apr 1684 · Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts

Died 20 Jun 1755 · Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts

Father Deac Nathaniel Phelps

Mother Grace Martin

Siblings Abigail Phelps, Elizabeth Phelps, Grace Phelps, Lois Phelps, Lydia Phelps, Nathaniel Phelps, Samuel Phelps, Sarah Phelps, Timothy Phelps

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Immediate Family

Parents

Deac Nathaniel Phelps

Grace Martin

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1684, William Phelps entered the world in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, born to deac nathaniel phelps and grace martin. William Phelps passed away in 1755 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts.

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1684

Birth of William Phelps in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts

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1755

Death of William Phelps in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Phelps

This ancestor line traces from Northampton, Massachusetts (1657) to Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States (1684) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Phelps (1684–1755) was born in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts and died in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 4 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 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.
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