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     Jane Alderman was married by Jedediah Smith, Justice of the Peace, to Jonathan Phelps, son of Philip Phelps and Catherine Moss, on 7 January 1802 in Blandford, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.^2,3,1

     Maria Phelps was born in 1810 in Blandford, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.²

     Lester Phelps was born in 1812 in Blandford, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.²

     David Hiram Phelps was born on 23 March 1813 in Blandford, Hampden Co., Massachusetts.² He married first Deborah Priest in 1832 in St. Lawrence Co., New York.² He married second Mary Jane Turbett on 27 March 1862 in Shellrock Twp., Freeborn Co., Minnesota.² He became ill after drinking contaminated water, and died on 28 August 1894 in Fawn Lake Twp., Todd Co., Minnesota, at age 81.² His wife asked that his body be returned to their home in Granby, Newton Co., Missouri, for burial. His daughter Fidelia's obituary, however, says that she (Fidelia) was "laid to rest by the side of her husband and father in the old Beatrice cemetery," indicating that he was buried in Beatrice, Gage Co., Nebraska.³
     He moved about 1840 to Dane Co., Wisconsin, near Madison, where he bought land and farmed.² Sometime between 1855 and 1859 (based on the birth places of his children) he moved his family to Northwood, Worth Co., Iowa, where they were among the first settlers. Their farm was on the Iowa/Minnesota border, and today is the State Line Cemetery in Myrtle, Minnesota.² After his wife Deborah died, he reportedly traveled back to Wisconsin and returned with elm saplings that she had loved, and planted them on her grave.³
     Shortly after their marriage, he and his second wife Mary moved their family to Granby, Newton Co., Missouri.² He apparently had wanderlust, and followed his children as they moved, while his wife Mary stayed in Granby. In 1879 he was living in Todd Co., Minnesota, along with his children James, Mary Ann, and Frances.²

     Almina Phelps was born in 1808 in Blandford, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.² She married (?) Keyes.³

     (?) Keyes married Almina Phelps, daughter of David Phelps and Mary Woolridge.¹

     Adeline Phelps was born in 1806 in Blandford, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.² She married (?) Moone.³
     She was living in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., Missouri, in 1870.³

     (?) Moone married Adeline Phelps, daughter of David Phelps and Mary Woolridge.¹

     Thomas Phelps was born in 1805 in Blandford, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.² He married Sarah Alaose in St. Lawrence Co., New York.² He died on 23 July 1867 in Markeson, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin.²
     In 1866 Thomas Phelps was living near Markeson, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin.³

     Seth Phelps was born in 1816 in Blandford, Hampden Co., Massachusetts.²

     Luther Bradish Phelps was born on 20 June 1818 in DeKalb, St. Lawrence Co., New York.² He married Wealthy Heaton, daughter of John Heaton and Dolly Willmarth, on 22 September 1845 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., New York.² He died on 12 February 1894 in Markesan, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin, at age 75.²
     He was a farmer in Markesan, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin.²

     Wealthy Heaton was born on 24 November 1825 (Nancy O'Brien's information says 12 November 1825) in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., New York.^1,2 She married Luther Bradish Phelps, son of David Phelps and Mary Woolridge, on 22 September 1845 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., New York.¹ She died on 5 April 1909 in Markeson, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin, at age 83.²

     George Harwood Phelps was born on 4 September 1846 in Addison, Washington Co., Wisconsin.¹ He married Adelaide Stanton Forbes.² He died on 20 August 1952 in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., Wisconsin, at age 105.²
     He was living in Markesan, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin, in 1899.¹

     Silas Wright Phelps was born on 26 February 1848 in Addison, Washington Co., Wisconsin.¹ He married Ada Duffies on 21 April 1886 in Markeson, Dane Co., Wisconsin.² He died on 10 June 1924 in Markeson, Dane Co., Wisconsin, at age 76.²
     He was living in Markesan, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin, in 1899.¹

     Alice Eugenie Phelps was born on 7 August 1855 in Markesan, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin.¹ She died on 24 November 1935 in Markeson, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin, at age 80.²
     She was living in Markesan, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin, in 1899.¹

     Edith Alma Phelps was born on 5 August 1864 in Markesan, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin.¹ She married Ellsworth Richard Rider on 22 August 1894 in Markeson, Dane Co., Wisconsin.^1,2 She died on 30 May 1951 in Markeson, Green Lake Co., Wisconsin, at age 86.²
     She was living in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, in 1899.¹

     Ellsworth Richard Rider married Edith Alma Phelps, daughter of Luther Bradish Phelps and Wealthy Heaton, on 22 August 1894 in Markeson, Dane Co., Wisconsin.^1,2

     Maria Stiles was born on 15 November 1798 in Westfield, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.^4,3,2 She married Asa Phelps, son of Philip Phelps and Catherine Moss, on 9 March 1817 in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York.^1,5,3,4 She died on 3 December 1835 (Stiles says in 1831, but this is likely wrong) in Bellevue, Eaton Co., Michigan, at age 37.^1,5,2,3,4
     In 1834, after struggling for several years with no success in New York, she and her husband Asa moved to Bellevue, Eaton Co., Michigan. They traveled by wagon as part of a family party, taking four weeks via Canada.^1,5,2,4,6

     Rachel Shaw was born on 25 January 1806 in Schodack, Rensselaer Co., New York.² She married Asa Phelps, son of Philip Phelps and Catherine Moss, on 22 September 1836 in Edwards, St. Lawrence Co., New York. They were married by Asa's brother Elihu, a Justice of the Peace.^1,2 She died in 1882.³ She was buried on 4 April 1882 at Oak Hill Cemetery (Lot 46, Rt. 3) in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan.³
     At the time of her marriage to Asa Phelps, she was living in Edwards, St. Lawrence Co., New York.^1,4 After their marriage, she and Asa lived in Emmett Twp., Calhoun Co., Michigan.^1,2,5 They are listed there in the census of 1850 with the surname "Phillips." Also listed are Silas, Charles, and Julia (from Asa's first marriage to Maria Stiles), and Asa, Nancy C., Rachel L., and Lindon R. "Phillips" (presumably Asa and Rachel's children).⁶ They are also listed in Emmet Twp. in 1870, with their children Rachel and Lyndon.⁷
     On 8 April 1878 she filed a declaration in support of her application for a widow's pension based on her husband Asa's military service during the War of 1812. She was admitted to the pension rolls on 21 December 1878, and received $8.00/month.²

     Chester Phelps was born on 6 January 1818 in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York.¹ He married Emily Harding after 1854.¹ He died on 18 May 1891 at the home of his sister, Mrs. Lora Hungerford, in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan, at age 73 of heart failure. After being in poor health, he had come back to Michigan from Minnesota for a visit, intending to return after a few months, but continued to decline until his death.¹ He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Lot 46, Rt. 1) in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan.³
     He moved to Michigan, presumably with his parents, in 1834.¹ He attended Albion Seminary for several terms.¹ He worked as a carpenter and joiner. While employed by Dubois Hutchinson, he helped construct many early buildings and bridges in Battle Creek, Michigan, and vicinity. While employed by John Champion and Warren B. Shepard, he helped make the first lot of brick in the Battle Creek area.¹ In 1854 he and his wife Emily moved to Minnesota where he had obtained 120 acres of land from the government.¹ He was living in Dover, Olmstead Co., Minnesota, in 1891.¹ He and Emily had two sons and two daughters.¹

     Emily Harding married Chester Phelps, son of Asa Phelps and Maria Stiles, after 1854.¹
     She lived in Albion, Calhoun Co., Michigan.¹ In 1854 she and her husband Chester moved to Minnesota.¹ They had two sons and two daughters.¹

     Lora Phelps was born on 12 November 1819 in New York.^4,5 She married Abel Hungerford about 1843.^3,1,4 She died on 12 May 1903 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan, at age 83 from bronchitis, with old age as a contributing factor.¹ She was buried on 14 May 1903 at Oak Hill Cemetery (Lot 46, Rt. 14) in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan.^1,6
     On 18 May 1891 she was living at 62 Jackson St. in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan.³ She and Abel had five children, all dying before 12 May 1903.¹