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Nelson Phelps 1797–1868 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1797

Birth Location: Howard County, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 4 Mar 1868

Death Location: Ellicott City, Howard, Maryland, USA

Father: Ezekiel Phelps

Mother: Margaret Watkins

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Carr

Children(s): Ezekiel Phelps, Rachel Phelps, James Phelps, Elizabeth Phelps, Middleton Phelps, Richard Phelps, Martha Phelps

The story of Nelson Phelps began in 1797 in Howard County, Maryland, USA. In 1830, Nelson Phelps resided in District 5, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA. In 1840, Nelson Phelps resided in District 4, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA. Nelson Phelps married Elizabeth Ann Carr, and had children including Elizabeth Phelps, Ezekiel Phelps, James Sewell Phelps, Martha Phelps, Middleton Belt Phelps, Rachel Phelps, Richard B Phelps. Nelson Phelps passed away in 1868 in Ellicott City, Howard, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Nelson Phelps began in 1797 in Howard County, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1830, Nelson Phelps resided in District 5, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1840, Nelson Phelps resided in District 4, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA.
  • Nelson Phelps married Elizabeth Ann Carr, and had children including Elizabeth Phelps, Ezekiel Phelps, James Sewell Phelps, Martha Phelps, Middleton Belt Phelps, Rachel Phelps, Richard B Phelps.
  • Nelson Phelps passed away in 1868 in Ellicott City, Howard, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nelson Phelps's Ancestors

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Nelson Phelps
1797–1868
Birth Place: Howard County, Maryland, USA
Parents
Ezekiel Phelps
1757–1825
Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Margaret Watkins
1767–1850
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
John ('Isaiah') Phelps
1730–1820
All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
Hester Chaney
1730–1820
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
John Watkins
1725–1781
All Hollows, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Esther Belt
1723–1782
All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Walter Jr
1703–1764
Mary (Bazewell)
1706–1733
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Walter Jr
1680–1780
Mary Cheney
1681–1717

Nelson Phelps's Descendants

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Nelson Phelps (1797–4 Mar 1868) m. Elizabeth ("Ann") Carr (2 Sep 1799–13 Sep 1865)
  1. 1. Ezekiel Phelps 1825–1888 m. Martha (Josephine) Treakle 1830–1913
    1. 1. Arthur (E.) Phelps 1872–1963
    2. 2. Charles (Carroll) Phelps 1859–
    3. 3. Anna (Rachel) Phelps 1861–
    4. 4. Milton (...) Phelps 1863–1946
    5. 5. John (Vansant) Phelps 1864–
    6. 6. Albert (Ensley) Phelps 1866–1947
    7. 7. Elizabeth ("Lizzie" Caroline) Phelps 1868–1947
    8. 8. Frederick (Walter) Phelps 1869–
  2. 2. Rachel Phelps 1827–1924
  3. 3. James (Sewell) Phelps 1828–1868
  4. 4. Elizabeth Phelps 1832–1915
  5. 5. Middleton (Belt) Phelps 1836–1910
  6. 6. Richard (B) Phelps 1839–1910
  7. 7. Martha Phelps 1830–

Nelson Phelps's Timeline

7 Records

1797
1797
Birth of Nelson Phelps in Howard County, Maryland, USA
Howard County, Maryland, USA
1830
1830
Age 33
Nelson Phelps resided here in District 5, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
District 5, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
1840
1840
Age 43
Nelson Phelps resided here in District 4, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
District 4, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
1850
1850
Age 53
Nelson Phelps resided here in Howard, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Howard, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
1860
1860
Age 63
Nelson Phelps resided here in 3 District, Howard County, Maryland, USA
3 District, Howard County, Maryland, USA
1864
1864
Age 67
Nelson Phelps resided here in Maryland, USA
Maryland, USA
1868
4 Mar 1868
Age 71
Death of Nelson Phelps in Ellicott City, Howard, Maryland, USA
Ellicott City, Howard, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1797
    Event Place: Howard County, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: District 5, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: District 5, Anne Arundel, Maryland; Series: M19; Roll: 53; Page: 165; Family History Library Film: 0013176

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 4, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 4, Anne Arundel, Maryland; Roll: 157; Page: 205; Family History Library Film: 0013182

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Howard, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Howard, Anne Arundel, Maryland; Roll: 278; Page: 472a

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: 3 District, Howard County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Maryland, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Internal Revenue Assessment Lists for Maryland, 1862-1866; Series: M771; Roll: 18; Description: District 5; Annual Lists; 1863-1864; Record Group: 58, Records of the Internal Revenue Servi

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1868
    Event Place: Ellicott City, Howard, Maryland, USA

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