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Phelps, Alpheus H. 1822-1906

PHELPS, NICHOLSON, SHEPARD

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 10/31/2024 at 09:59:58

Alpheus Phelps, an aged resident of this vicinity, died Thursday, having been in feeble health for some time.

The funeral was held at the house on Saturday, Rev. J.C. Erb in charge

Mr. Phelps was born in the state of Vermont, May 23, 1822, and his death occurred at the home of his son, C.E. Phelps. He came to Colesburg in 1850, and was married to Barbara Ann Nicholson October 9, 1852.

To this union were born five children -- W.H. Phelps, who lives near Waterloo; Evaline E., deceased; Wilbur of Colesburg; Laura of Guttenburg; and C.E. of this place. Mrs. Phelps died July 13, 1896.

~Manchester Press, Thursday, August 23, 1906; pg 8 (Colesburg News column)

Same paper, date & page:
Ernest Shepard was here from McGregor to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Alpheus Phelps. He and his sister Lou are prospering finely in their new home.


 

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