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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
- Nathaniel Phelps -- --, 1653 June 19, 1719 Connecticut
- John Phelps -- --, 1618 December 0, 1673
- Mary Phelps -- --, 1588 April 23, 1588
- Nicholas Phelps -- --, 1561 December 0, 1613 England
- George Francis Phelps -- --, 1880 October 26, 1931 Kentucky
Phelps Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Nancy Jane Phelps -- --, 1855 January 29, 1941 Kentucky
- Mary Polly Phelps -- --, 1808 April 12, 1897 Kentucky
- Margaret Phelps -- --, 1770 December 0, 1849 Virginia
- Rebecca Phelps -- --, 1780 December 0, 1860 Virginia
- William Q Phelps -- --, 1709 December 0, 1801 Virginia
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