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Phelps Family History
Phelps Genealogy & Family TreePhelps is an English name from Monmouthshire, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Greek roots philein ("to love") and hippos ("horse"). The earliest known ancestor--Alicia Philippes--was recorded in 1273. Roots for the name can also be found in Wales. The family motto is Toujours pret which means "Always ready."
Other spellings include "Phellps," "Phelpe," "Phelpes," and "Phelphes." Notable people with the surname include American Olympic athlete Michael Phelps (swimming), British actor James Phelps (the Harry Potter series), British actor Oliver Phelps (the Harry Potter series), and American Olympic athlete Jaycie Phelps (gymnastics). The first Phelps to come to America was Thomas Phelps in Virginia in 1607.
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Phelps Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Delilah Phelps -- --, 1822 December 0, 1880 Kentucky
- Amos Phelps -- --, 1857 December 0, 1899 Michigan
- Lemuel Henry Phelps -- --, 1824 January 7, 1897 New York
- Charles Shepherd Phelps -- --, 1861 April 11, 1941
- Elbert A Phelps -- --, 1875 March 26, 1938
Phelps Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Clyde Wilson Phelps -- --, 1903 July 23, 1981 Connecticut
- John L Phelps -- --, 1817 February 27, 1904 Kentucky
- Eva Mae Phelps -- --, 1865 July 19, 1954 Illinois
- William H Phelps -- --, 1726 December 0, 1810 Kentucky
- Alfred Ray Phelps -- --, 1917 September 1, 1981 Kentucky
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