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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
- Ellen Phelps Ohio
- Caroline Phelps -- --, 1806 October 23, 1890 Connecticut
- Shadrick Phelps -- --, 1775 September 24, 1855 North Carolina
- Susannah Phelps -- --, 1785 September 10, 1843 Kentucky
- Martha Ann Phelps -- --, 1848 July 18, 1865
Phelps Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John M. Phelps -- --, 1843 January 20, 1922 Tennessee
- Timothy Phelps -- --, 1639 December 0, 1719 Connecticut
- Hannah Phelps -- --, 1749 May 26, 1825 Connecticut
- Martha Patricia Phelps -- --, 1822 September 7, 1901 Virginia
- Thomas Phelps -- --, 1699 February 16, 1747 Virginia
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