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Elijah Austin Phelps 1754–1823 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 May 1754

Birth Location: Lyme, New London, Connecticut

Death Date: 16 May 1823

Death Location: Morrisville, Madison County, New York, United States of America

Father: John Esq.

Mother: Mary Converse

Spouse(s): Mary Gibbs, Mary Strong

Children(s): William Phelps, Caroline Phelps, Francis Phelps, John Phelps

The story of Elijah Austin Phelps began in 1754 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut. In 1790, Elijah Austin Phelps resided in Wilbraham, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. In 1800, Elijah Austin Phelps resided in Wilbraham, Hampshire, Massachusetts. Elijah Austin Phelps married Mary Gibbs, Mary Strong, and had children including Benjamin Phelps, Caroline Phelps, Francis Phelps, John Phelps, William Phelps. Elijah Austin Phelps passed away in 1823 in Morrisville, Madison County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Elijah Austin Phelps began in 1754 in Lyme, New London, Connecticut.
  • In 1790, Elijah Austin Phelps resided in Wilbraham, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1800, Elijah Austin Phelps resided in Wilbraham, Hampshire, Massachusetts.
  • Elijah Austin Phelps married Mary Gibbs, Mary Strong, and had children including Benjamin Phelps, Caroline Phelps, Francis Phelps, John Phelps, William Phelps.
  • Elijah Austin Phelps passed away in 1823 in Morrisville, Madison County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Esq.
1728–1804
Birth Location: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
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Mary Converse
1733–1776
Birth Location: Leicester, Worcester, Massachusetts
MC

Spouses(s)

Mary Gibbs
1755–1849
Birth Location: Lyme, New London, Connecticut
MG
Mary Strong
1770–1837
Birth Location: Lebanon, New London, Connecticut
MS

Children(s)

William Phelps
1795–1875
Birth Location: Wilbraham, Hampden, Massachusetts
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Caroline Phelps
1799–1865
Birth Location: –
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Francis Phelps
1793–
Birth Location: –
FP
John Phelps
1785–1831
Birth Location: Wilbraham, Hampden, Massachusetts
JP

Elijah Phelps's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Phelps
1754–1823
Birth Place: Lyme, New London, Connecticut
Parents
John Phelps Esq.
1728–1804
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Mary Converse
1733–1776
Leicester, Worcester, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Timothy (Phelps) III
1702–1756
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Sarah (Abigail) Brown
1704–1756
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Timothy Phelps
1656–1712
Sarah Pratt
1662–1758
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Phelps
1621–1669
Sarah Griswold
1635–1715

Elijah Phelps's Descendants

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Elijah (Austin) Phelps (13 May 1754–16 May 1823) m. Mary Gibbs (16 Aug 1755–25 Mar 1849) m. Mary Strong (8 Jun 1770–15 Sep 1837)
  1. 1. William Phelps 1795–1875 m. Sarah (Sawyer) Force 1806–1873
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Phelps 1826–1914 m. Simon Switzer 1822–1877
      1. 1. Harriet (R.) Switzer 1851–1918 m. Sanford (C.) Clark 1849–1925
      2. 2. Frank (J.) Switzer 1856–1946 m. Laura (Elizabeth) Brown 1858–1925 m. Nellie (M.) Mear 1879–1962
        1. 1. Ruth (Elizabeth) Switzer 1892–1922 m. Charles (Russell Guile) Jr. 1889–1929
      3. 3. William (Benjamin Switzer) DVM 1857–1952 m. Hattie (Josephine) Skellenger 1855–1925 m. Cora (A.) Adams 1862–1939 m. Lena (Belle) Auringer 1882–1963
        1. 1. Merritt (Amos Switzer) Sr. 1888–1948 m. Jean (Armour) Muir 1890–1967
      4. 4. Adelbert (E.) Switzer 1861–1877
      5. 5. Mary (Josephine) Switzer 1862–1918 m. Clarence (B.) Tayntor 1865–1946
        1. 1. Clarence (Sterling) Tayntor 1905–1989
        2. 2. George Tayntor 1887–1912
        3. 3. Flora (Irene) Tayntor 1891–1928 m. George (Henry) Bowler 1887– m. Earle (Seth) Morton 1881–1965
        4. 4. Laura (Eliza) Tayntor 1893–1943 m. Mose Burdick 1895–1983
        5. 5. Foster (Irving) Tayntor 1897–1963
      6. 6. Carrie (Edith) Switzer 1866–1941 m. Bryon (L.) Shepard 1850–1933
        1. 1. Herbert (Charles) Shepard 1889–1970 m. Mary (E.) Vidulich 1892–1974
        2. 2. Lucile (Adelle) Shepard 1892–1956 m. Ernest (William) Richter 1887–1974
        3. 3. Howard (Alden) Shepard 1894–1975 m. Gladys (De) Garmo 1898–1988
      7. 7. Frederick (P.) Switzer 1850–1913 m. Emily ('Emma') Tucker 1861–1928 m. Ella (M.) Widger 1859–
        1. 1. Arthur (Lester) Switzer 1879–1966 m. Emma (L.) Perkins 1882–1918
        2. 2. Charles (Simon) Switzer 1876–1939 m. Lora (E.) Lowe 1875–1951
        3. 3. Burton (Deforest) Switzer 1871–1946 m. Matie Green 1880–1940 m. Grace (Irene) Woolworth 1907–1988 m. Nellie (M. Van) Alstyne 1883–1967
        4. 4. Frank (Josiah) Switzer 1877–1962 m. Ruby (Vilma) Baldwin 1893–1979 m. Sarah (Belle) Kimball 1895–1973
    2. 2. William (A.) Phelps 1831–1863 m. Josephine (Aramenia) Earle 1838–1918
    3. 3. Benjamin Phelps 1836–
    4. 4. Ann (R.) Phelps 1842–
    5. 5. Samuel (G.) Phelps 1849–
  2. 2. Caroline Phelps 1799–1865
  3. 3. Francis Phelps 1793–
  4. 4. John Phelps 1785–1831 m. Betsey Ayer 1787–1861
    1. 1. John (Hartson) Phelps 1809–1843
    2. 2. Charles (Russell) Phelps 1811–1843
    3. 3. Mary (Maria) Phelps 1813–1880
    4. 4. William (Benjamin Phelps) Sr. 1817–1893 m. Caroline (Matilda) Stone 1826–1889
      1. 1. Silas (Kendrick) Phelps 1859–1859
      2. 2. William (Benjamin Phelps) Jr. 1859–1902 m. Elizabeth (M.) Massey 1860–1947
        1. 1. Vesta (M) Phelps 1888–
      3. 3. Julia (Ely) Phelps 1850–1926 m. Charles (Henry) Bond 1846–1928
        1. 1. Montcalm (Dunham) Bond 1873–1937
        2. 2. Charles (Phelps) Bond 1874–1874
      4. 4. Zenellah (Ada) Phelps 1845–1922 m. Byron (Stuart) Ould 1845–1916
      5. 5. John (Penfield) Phelps 1852–1912 m. Alice (Louise) Perry 1859–1951
        1. 1. Marguerite (Perry) Phelps 1881–1940
        2. 2. Kathleen (Herrick) Phelps 1884–
        3. 3. Dorothy (H.) Phelps 1894–
        4. 4. Harry (Perry) Phelps 1888–
    5. 5. Henry (Samuel Phelps) Sr. 1819–1891 m. Mary Austin 1823–1903
      1. 1. Henry (S. Phelps) Jr. 1859–1886
      2. 2. Susanna (Austin) Phelps 1857–1915
    6. 6. Amelia (Caroline) Phelps 1823–1846 m. George (W.) Ayer 1769–1852
    7. 7. Charlotte (Ann) Phelps 1825–1850 m. Warren Cone 1820–1862
    8. 8. Sarah (Helen) Phelps 1831–1849

Elijah Phelps's Timeline

4 Records

1754
13 May 1754
Birth of Elijah Austin Phelps in Lyme, New London, Connecticut
Lyme, New London, Connecticut
1790
1790
Age 36
Elijah Austin Phelps resided here in Wilbraham, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Wilbraham, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
1800
1800
Age 46
Elijah Austin Phelps resided here in Wilbraham, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Wilbraham, Hampshire, Massachusetts
1823
16 May 1823
Age 69
Death of Elijah Austin Phelps in Morrisville, Madison, New York
Morrisville, Madison, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 May 1754
    Event Place: Lyme, New London, Connecticut
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 026 : 1898
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 102 : 1913

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Wilbraham, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Wilbraham, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 647; Image: 702; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Wilbraham, Hampshire, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Wilbraham, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Series: M32; Roll: 15; Page: 1016; Image: 233; Family History Library Film: 205614

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1823
    Event Place: Morrisville, Madison, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 026 : 1898
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 102 : 1913

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Morrisville, Madison County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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