The original intent of this web site has expanded to
include of information about early Phelps in Maryland,Virginia, North
Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Kentucky. Much of that information is
found in item two below.
Recent
DNA tests of three descendants of Thomas of Albemarle, VA d 1751 matches the
Y-DNA of the James Phelps, Caswell, NC line. It is now clear that these two
lines had a common ancestor, likely in Virginia in the late 1600s or early
1700s.
It is also
suspected that the line of John Phelps d 1801, Bedford Co is related.
Evidence indicates some of this line moved to Jasper Co, GA and some remained in
the Bedford area. Phelps from Campbell Co. also moved to GA. If you are a male descendant from
these Phelps lines -
or
have access to one
- please
contact me for a possible partially paid or free Y-DNA test which will
confirm our ancestries.
Other findings and
clarifications continue through Feb,2007
Important information on the Phelps DNA Project is available.
New and previously unknown findings about the sons of John of Halifax d1794
New information on the Phelps of Bedford, VA and counties in
GA.
This web site is dedicated to finding the ancestors of James Phelps of Caswell Co, NC. While several Phelps have been suggested as his parents, it appears none- so far - will hold up to careful research. I will present all conceivable "candidates" and include all the evidence to support or deny the ancestry. Unfortunately it appears that, for now, the evidence shows none of the suspects are James' parents. I welcome your suggestions, denials, comments - even arguments.
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