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Leon L. Phelps 1887–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 May 1887

Birth Location: Dowagiac, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 30 Oct 1952

Death Location: Marcellus, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Leander Phelps

Mother: Dorothea Walerstradt

Spouse(s): Pearl Smith, Ruth LaBer

Children(s): Evelyn Phelps, L Philps, Dorothy Phelps

The story of Leon L. Phelps began in 1887 in Dowagiac, Michigan, USA. In 1900, Leon L. Phelps resided in Marcellus, Cass, Michigan, USA. In 1916, Leon L. Phelps resided in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. Leon L. Phelps married Pearl Smith, Ruth Laber, and had children including Dorothy Leona Phelps, Evelyn Mae Phelps, L Clinton Philps. Leon L. Phelps passed away in 1952 in Marcellus, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Leon L. Phelps began in 1887 in Dowagiac, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1900, Leon L. Phelps resided in Marcellus, Cass, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1916, Leon L. Phelps resided in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA.
  • Leon L. Phelps married Pearl Smith, Ruth Laber, and had children including Dorothy Leona Phelps, Evelyn Mae Phelps, L Clinton Philps.
  • Leon L. Phelps passed away in 1952 in Marcellus, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leon Phelps's Ancestors

Self
Leon Phelps
1887–1952
Birth Place: Dowagiac, Michigan, USA
Parents
Leander Clinton Phelps
1860–1887
Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
Dorothea (S.) Walerstradt
1858–1908
Michigan, USA
Grandparents
G (W) Phelps
1827–1889
Boston, Haldimand, Ontario, Canada
Mary Barber
1834–1919
Townsend, Norfolk, Ontario, Canada
Great-Grandparents
David Phelps
1767–1833
Hannah Woodley
1786–1847
Cyrus Barber
1812–1835
Lovisa Adams
1816–1914
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Barrett Phelps
1722–1789
Hannah Bigelow
1730–1806
George Woodley
1750–1827
Christina Wagers
1764–1795
Matthias Barber
1779–1836

Leon Phelps's Descendants

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Leon (L.) Phelps (3 May 1887–30 Oct 1952) m. Pearl Smith (10 Apr 1888–Dec 1974) m. Ruth LaBer (Abt. 1893–)
  1. 1. Evelyn (Mae) Phelps 1916–1918
  2. 2. L (Clinton) Philps 1914–1976 m. Jane (O) Philps 1916–
  3. 3. Dorothy (Leona) Phelps 1912–1972 m. Egbert (Almy) Darnell 1912–1988 m. Lewis (A.) Hamlin 1914–

Leon Phelps's Timeline

8 Records

1887
3 May 1887
Birth of Leon L. Phelps in Dowagiac, Michigan, USA
Dowagiac, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Leon L. Phelps resided here in Marcellus, Cass, Michigan, USA
Marcellus, Cass, Michigan, USA
1916
1916
Age 29
Leon L. Phelps resided here in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
1919
1919
Age 32
Leon L. Phelps resided here in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Leon L. Phelps resided here in Kalamazoo Ward 2, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Kalamazoo Ward 2, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
1950
1950
Age 63
Leon L. Phelps resided here in Alamo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Alamo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
1952
27 Oct 1952
Age 65
Death of Leon L. Phelps in Alamo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Alamo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
1952
30 Oct 1952
Age 65
Burial of Leon L. Phelps in Marcellus, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
Marcellus, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 May 1887
    Event Place: Dowagiac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kalamazoo Ward 2, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: T625_775; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 156
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Kalamazoo; Roll: 1675763; Draft Board: 2
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marcellus, Cass, Michigan; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1240705
    [7] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Alamo, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: 3421; Page: 29; Enumeration District: 39-1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marcellus, Cass, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marcellus, Cass, Michigan; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1240705

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kalamazoo Ward 2, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kalamazoo Ward 2, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: T625_775; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 156

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Alamo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Alamo, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: 3421; Page: 29; Enumeration District: 39-1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Kalamazoo; Roll: 1675763; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kalamazoo, Mich.
    Record Source: Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1952
    Event Place: Alamo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1952
    Event Place: Marcellus, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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