Mary Phelps

4 October 1792–3 December 1811 (Age 19)
Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States

The Life of Mary

When Mary Phelps was born on 4 October 1792, in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States, her father, Jared Phelps , Sr., was 31 and her mother, Rowena Fuller, was 27. She died on 3 December 1811, in Smithfield Township, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 19.

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Family Time Line

Jared Phelps , Sr.
1760–1827
Rowena Fuller
1765–1842
Rowana Phelps
1785–1785
John Phelps
1785–
Rebecca Rowena Phelps
1787–1862
Jared Phelps Jr.
1789–1869
Ralph Phelps
1790–1876
Mary Phelps
1792–1811
Sarah Phelps
1795–1802
Augustus Phelps
1796–1876
Wealthy Phelps
1801–1884
William Phelps
1804–1882
Henry Phelps
1806–1866

Parents and Siblings

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World Events (3)

1794 · Creating the Eleventh Amendment

Age 2

The Eleventh Amendment restricts the ability of any people to start a lawsuit against the states in federal court.
1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

Age 8

While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.
1802 · Brass is Discovered

Age 10

"In 1802, brass was identified in Waterbury, Connecticut. This gave the city the nickname ""The Brass City."" Brass dominated the city and helped to create the city. The motto of the city is Quid Aere Perennius, which means What is more lasting than brass? in Latin."

Name Meaning

English (southwestern): patronymic from Philip .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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Sources (2)

  • Mary Phelps, "Massachusetts, Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
  • Legacy NFS Source: Mary Phelps -

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