Epaphras Phelps married Martha Dow
Epaphras Phelps was a carpenter and builder. He resided in Salem IN, Borden IN, Unionville, Illinois., and Attica, Iowa, where he d. 1 May, 1894. Survived by his widow Martha.
Epaphras Hiram Phelps brother of Julia Ann Phelps Sherwood also of Attica, Iowa b. Delphi, N. Y., 17 June, 1817. Removed with his father to Salem, IN, 1819 m. Martha Dow. 24 Sept. 1839. d/o Henry and Mercy (Kinney) Dow, and was b. Hartford, Ct.. 5 Sept, 1817.
Parents: William Phelps b: 22 JUN 1783 d: 11 JUL 1846 Elizabeth Jackson b: 11 JUL 1785 d: 30 DEC 1828
Children:
I. William Henry Phelps, b. Salem, IN., 4 Nov., 1839, m. Selina Boardman,
II. Adaline Victoria Phelps, b. Borden, IN., 2 March, 1842. d. 14 Jan., 1851
III. Alpheus David Phelps, b. Borden, IN., 4 Dec,, 1843.
IV. Epaphras Kinney Phelps, b. Borden, IN., 6 April, 1846.
V. Flora M, Kinney Phelps, b, Borden, IN 15 July, 1848, d. 11 May, 1849.
VI. Malvira Emeline Phelps, b, Troy, Iowa, 8 Jan, 1851, d. 18 Oct, 1893.
VII. Lucy Elizabeth Phelps, b. Unionville, Iowa, 7 April, 1853, d. 29 June, 1890.
VIII. Solomon Spencer Phelps, b. Unionville, Iowa. 17 Sept., 1855.
IX. Alfred Burn Phelps, b. Alta, Iowa, 12 Oct., 1858.
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