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Thomas Riley Phelps 1879–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 May 1879

Birth Location: Maryland, USA

Death Date: 21 Aug 1954

Death Location: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Father: Walter Phelps

Mother: Achsah Watts

Spouse(s): Bertha Payne

Children(s): Catherine Phelps

Thomas Riley Phelps was born in 1879 in Maryland, USA, the child of Walter Phelps And Achsah Ruth Watts. In 1900, Thomas Riley Phelps resided in Annapolis Ward 3, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA. In 1910, Thomas Riley Phelps resided in Precinct 9, Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Thomas Riley Phelps married Bertha Frank Payne, and had children including Catherine P Phelps. Thomas Riley Phelps passed away in 1954 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • Thomas Riley Phelps was born in 1879 in Maryland, USA, the child of Walter Phelps And Achsah Ruth Watts.
  • In 1900, Thomas Riley Phelps resided in Annapolis Ward 3, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1910, Thomas Riley Phelps resided in Precinct 9, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  • Thomas Riley Phelps married Bertha Frank Payne, and had children including Catherine P Phelps.
  • Thomas Riley Phelps passed away in 1954 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Phelps
1854–
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
WP
Achsah Watts
1851–1933
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
AW

Spouses(s)

Bertha Payne
1886–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
BP

Children(s)

Catherine Phelps
1913–
Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
CP

Thomas Phelps's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Phelps
1879–1954
Birth Place: Maryland, USA
Parents
Walter Phelps
1854–
Maryland, USA
Achsah (Ruth) Watts
1851–1933
Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Samuel (Pitts) Watts
1815–1890
Maryland, USA
Sarah (C.) Gardner
1826–1907
Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Isaiah Watts
1779–1848
Ruth Phelps
1790–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Phelps
1740–1810

Thomas Phelps's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (Riley) Phelps (28 May 1879–21 Aug 1954) m. Bertha (Frank) Payne (Abt. 1886–)
  1. 1. Catherine (P.) Phelps 1913–

Thomas Phelps's Timeline

9 Records

1879
28 May 1879
Birth of Thomas Riley Phelps in Maryland, USA
Maryland, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Thomas Riley Phelps resided here in Annapolis Ward 3, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Annapolis Ward 3, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Thomas Riley Phelps resided here in Precinct 9, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Precinct 9, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 38
Thomas Riley Phelps resided here in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Thomas Riley Phelps resided here in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
Thomas Riley Phelps resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
1940
1940
Age 61
Thomas Riley Phelps resided here in , Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
1954
Abt 1954
Age 75
Thomas Riley Phelps resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1954
21 Aug 1954
Age 75
Death of Thomas Riley Phelps in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1879
    Event Place: Maryland, 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 (Fourth Registration) For the District of Columbia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 054
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: m-t0627-00562; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 1-280A
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 2340030
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: District of Columbia; Registration County: Washington
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 9, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T624_154; Page: 12b; Enumeration District: 0177; FHL microfilm: 1374167
    [8] District of Columbia, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1830-1921
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Annapolis Ward 3, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 9, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 9, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T624_154; Page: 12b; Enumeration District: 0177; FHL microfilm: 1374167

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: District of Columbia; Registration County: Washington

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 2340030

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: m-t0627-00562; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 1-280A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: m-t0627-00562; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 1-280A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1954
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, 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 (Fourth Registration) For the District of Columbia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 054

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1954
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
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