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Jay Byrn Phelps 1891–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Mar 1891

Birth Location: Decatur, Burt, Nebraska, USA

Death Date: 25 Oct 1941

Death Location: Miles City, Custer County, Montana, United States of America

Father: Truman Phelps

Mother: Marietta Beck

Spouse(s): Ethel Jones

Children(s): Joyce Phelps, Mary Phelps, Erma Phelps, Donald Phelps

In 1891, Jay Byrn Phelps entered the world in Decatur, Burt, Nebraska, USA, born to Truman B Phelps And Marietta Beck. In 1900, Jay Byrn Phelps resided in Decatur, Burt, Nebraska, USA. In 1911, Jay Byrn Phelps resided in Lake. Jay Byrn Phelps married Ethel Mae Jones, and had children including Donald Jay Phelps, Erma I Phelps, Joyce E Phelps, Mary Catherine Phelps. Jay Byrn Phelps passed away in 1941 in Miles City, Custer County, Montana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Jay Byrn Phelps entered the world in Decatur, Burt, Nebraska, USA, born to Truman B Phelps And Marietta Beck.
  • In 1900, Jay Byrn Phelps resided in Decatur, Burt, Nebraska, USA.
  • In 1911, Jay Byrn Phelps resided in Lake.
  • Jay Byrn Phelps married Ethel Mae Jones, and had children including Donald Jay Phelps, Erma I Phelps, Joyce E Phelps, Mary Catherine Phelps.
  • Jay Byrn Phelps passed away in 1941 in Miles City, Custer County, Montana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jay Phelps's Ancestors

Self
Jay Phelps
1891–1941
Birth Place: Decatur, Burt, Nebraska, USA
Parents
Truman B Phelps
1852–1926
Pennsylvania
Marietta Beck
1858–1926
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Jacob Beck
1829–1902
Ross County, Ohio, United States of America
Caroline England
1836–1892
Fancy Creek, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
David II
1804–1887
Margaret Higgins
1804–1883
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen England
1773–1823
Anna Harper
1772–1841

Jay Phelps's Descendants

1.
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Jay (Byrn) Phelps (27 Mar 1891–25 Oct 1941) m. Ethel (Mae) Jones (15 December 1893–24 Feb 1984)
  1. 1. Joyce (E) Phelps 1912–2000 m. Roscoe (C Byrd) Sr 1912–2009
  2. 2. Mary (Catherine) Phelps 1922–2009 m. Vernon (Sheridan) Byrd 1919–1986
  3. 3. Erma (I) Phelps 1924–1978
  4. 4. Donald (Jay) Phelps 1918–

Jay Phelps's Timeline

7 Records

1891
27 Mar 1891
Birth of Jay Byrn Phelps in Decatur, Burt, Nebraska, USA
Decatur, Burt, Nebraska, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Jay Byrn Phelps resided here in Decatur, Burt, Nebraska, USA
Decatur, Burt, Nebraska, USA
1911
1911
Age 20
Jay Byrn Phelps resided here in Lake
Lake
1930
1930
Age 39
Jay Byrn Phelps resided here in School District 1, Garfield, Montana, USA
School District 1, Garfield, Montana, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Jay Byrn Phelps resided here in Rural, Garfield, Montana
Rural, Garfield, Montana
1940
1940
Age 49
Jay Byrn Phelps resided here in Jordan, Garfield, Montana, USA
Jordan, Garfield, Montana, USA
1941
25 Oct 1941
Age 50
Death of Jay Byrn Phelps in Jordan, Garfield, Montana, USA
Jordan, Garfield, Montana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1891
    Event Place: Decatur, Burt, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] Montana, Death Index, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana Death Records
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Decatur, Burt, Nebraska; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1240918
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: School District 1, Garfield, Montana; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340991
    [6] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jordan, Garfield, Montana; Roll: m-t0627-02220; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 17-1
    [7] Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1919, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana, Birth Records, 1871-1919; Box Number: 113
    [8] South Dakota, Marriages, South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Decatur, Burt, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Decatur, Burt, Nebraska; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1240918

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Lake
    Record Source: South Dakota, Marriages, South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: School District 1, Garfield, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: School District 1, Garfield, Montana; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340991

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Garfield, Montana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jordan, Garfield, Montana; Roll: m-t0627-02220; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 17-1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Jordan, Garfield, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jordan, Garfield, Montana; Roll: m-t0627-02220; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 17-1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1941
    Event Place: Jordan, Garfield, Montana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Montana, Death Index, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Miles City, Custer County, Montana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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