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Robert G Phelps 1829–1904 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 March 1829

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 6 March 1904

Death Location: Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Richard Phelps

Mother: Bethena Terry

Spouse(s): Nancy Phelps, Lucy ENGLISH

Children(s): John Phelps, Bethenia Phelps, Escur Phelps, Edward Phelps, Thomas Phelps, Ada Phelps, Jennie Phelps, Minerva Phelps, Armarilla Phelps, Pearl Phelps, Esau Phelps

In 1829, Robert G Phelps entered the world in Kentucky, born to Richard Turner Phelps And Bethena Ellis Terry. In 1863, Robert G Phelps resided in Cumberland, Kentucky, United States. In 1870, Robert G Phelps resided in Elliott, Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA. Robert G Phelps married Lucy Ellen English, Nancy Alice Simpson Phelps, and had children including Ada Phelps, Armarilla Phelps, Bethenia Phelps, Edward Phelps, Esau Mayor Phelps, Escur Phelps, Jennie Phelps, John Finis Beckly Amalcus Vespucious Phelps, Minerva Phelps, Pearl Phelps, Thomas Barber Phelps. Robert G Phelps passed away in 1904 in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1829, Robert G Phelps entered the world in Kentucky, born to Richard Turner Phelps And Bethena Ellis Terry.
  • In 1863, Robert G Phelps resided in Cumberland, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1870, Robert G Phelps resided in Elliott, Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA.
  • Robert G Phelps married Lucy Ellen English, Nancy Alice Simpson Phelps, and had children including Ada Phelps, Armarilla Phelps, Bethenia Phelps, Edward Phelps, Esau Mayor Phelps, Escur Phelps, Jennie Phelps, John Finis Beckly Amalcus Vespucious Phelps, Minerva Phelps, Pearl Phelps, Thomas Barber Phelps.
  • Robert G Phelps passed away in 1904 in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Phelps's Ancestors

Self
Robert Phelps
1829–1904
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Richard Turner Phelps
1807–1845
Bedford, Virginia, United States
Bethena (Ellis) Terry
1808–1895
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Phelps's Descendants

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Robert (G) Phelps (24 March 1829–6 March 1904) m. Nancy (Alice Simpson) Phelps (1 November 1845–8 Aug 1902) m. Lucy (Ellen) ENGLISH (12 JUN 1834–5 MAR 1861)
  1. 1. John (Finis Beckly Amalcus Vespucious) Phelps 1881–1957 m. Mary (Thomas) Morgan 1887–1975
    1. 1. Lyle (Keith) Phelps 1909–2002 m. Christine ((Wanda)) Johnson 1930–2010 m. Eunice (M.) Castle 1910–1998 m. Theresa (Wanda) Howard 1931–2002
      1. 1. Victor (G) Phelps 1935–1935
    2. 2. Leon (Deering) Phelps 1905–1978 m. Thelma Kerns 1919–
    3. 3. Reba (K) Phelps-Hill 1911–1999 m. Jack (H.) Hill 1912–1990
    4. 4. Elsie (Ruth) Phelps 1913–1997 m. Paul (E) Mitchell 1911–1975
    5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Phelps 1916–1995 m. Harry (Howard Ellis) Sr. 1914–1991
    6. 6. Finis (Paul) Phelps 1919–2003 m. Jeanette Phelps 1924–2012
    7. 7. Wilma Phelps 1922–2015 m. Horace (Gideon) Goodrich 1911–1995
  2. 2. Bethenia Phelps 1859–
  3. 3. Escur Phelps 1861–
  4. 4. Edward Phelps 1866–
  5. 5. Thomas (Barber) Phelps 1867–1932 m. Nannie (Lee) Phelps 1879–1970
    1. 1. Claude (Aaron) Phelps 1898–1957
    2. 2. Thompson (Almon) Phelps 1908–1911
    3. 3. Lula (Maynette) Phelps 1903–1928
    4. 4. William (Robert) Phelps 1912–1978
    5. 5. Shores (Morgan) Phelps 1900–1991
    6. 6. Julie (L Phelps) Nimmo 1905–1997
    7. 7. Jessie (C Phelps) Tafton 1917–1994
  6. 6. Ada Phelps 1861–1935 m. Alexander (Jackman) Winfrey 1869–1962
    1. 1. Joe (Rollin) Winfrey 1899–1987
    2. 2. Howess (Dewey) Winfrey 1898–1975
    3. 3. Eliza (Pearl) Allen 1905–2005
  7. 7. Jennie Phelps 1872– m. Alexander (B) Cox 1864–
    1. 1. Calvin (A) Cox 1899–
    2. 2. Annie (C) Cox 1886–
    3. 3. James (R) Cox 1897–
    4. 4. Venus (P) Cox 1896–
  8. 8. Minerva Phelps 1873–
  9. 9. Armarilla Phelps 1875–
  10. 10. Pearl Phelps 1877–
  11. 11. Esau (Mayor) Phelps 1861–1949

Robert Phelps's Timeline

6 Records

1829
24 March 1829
Birth of Robert G Phelps in Kentucky
Kentucky
1863
1 July 1863
Age 34
Robert G Phelps resided here in Cumberland, Kentucky, United States
Cumberland, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 41
Robert G Phelps resided here in Elliott, Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Elliott, Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 51
Robert G Phelps resided here in Whetstone, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Whetstone, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 71
Robert G Phelps resided here in Whetstone, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Whetstone, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1904
6 March 1904
Age 75
Death of Robert G Phelps in Cumberland County, Kentucky, USA
Cumberland County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 March 1829
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Whetstone, Cumberland, Kentucky; Roll: 410; Page: 124B; Enumeration District: 032
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Whetstone, Cumberland, Kentucky; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1240517
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Cumberland, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Elliott, Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Elliott, Cumberland, Kentucky; Roll: M593_458; Page: 51B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Whetstone, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Whetstone, Cumberland, Kentucky; Roll: 410; Page: 124B; Enumeration District: 032

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Whetstone, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Whetstone, Cumberland, Kentucky; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1240517

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 March 1904
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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