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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
- Sarah Phelps -- --, 1713 September 12, 1751 Connecticut
- Timothy Phelps -- --, 1639 December 0, 1719 Connecticut
- Franklin Phelps -- --, 1868 March 8, 1882 Pennsylvania
- Oliver Seymour Phelps -- --, 1816 July 23, 1902 New York
- Harriet L. Phelps -- --, 1875 April 29, 1945 Ohio
Phelps Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Nancy Phelps -- --, 1564 July 24, 1641
- John Phelps -- --, 1601 December 0, 1691
- Nicholas Phelps -- --, 1522 October 23, 1596
- Nathaniel Phelps -- --, 1653 June 19, 1719 Connecticut
- John Phelps -- --, 1618 December 0, 1673
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