Individual Details
Moses Phelps
(Abt, 1750 - Abt, 1794)
Moses was the only Phelps in Edgefield County, South Carolina in 1790 and had 2 males in his household that were the right age to be Enoch and James. He was the only Phelps in the area prior to 1790.
26 Sept 1788. Deed Book 1, page 240 to 244. William Humphreys to Moses FELPS both of Edgefield Co, 28 acres on Dry and Mine Creek, a branch of little Saludy River. (This is located north east of Johnston, Edgefield County, SC. Mt. Phillipi Church is in this area and Enoch S. Phelps was a member and Deacon of this church.)
7 Oct 1794. Deed Book 9, p. 269-272. Moses PHELPS to James Itson, (also Idson or Eason), both of Edgefield Co SC for 30 pounds, 28 acres being part of 300 acres of originally granted 2 May 1770 unto Arthur Fort and conveyed to Owen Fort by will. Said Owen Fort conveyed by L&R to William Humphrey who conveyed to said Moses PHELPS. Said tract being on Mine Creek of Little Saluda adj. Pou; & Charles Partin. S/ Moses (X) PHELPS. Wit: William Sisson, Will Humphreys, who swore by oath 5 Nov 1792 before Russell Wilson J.P. Rcd. 12 Mar 1794.
CENSUS:
1779 Old 96th, South Carolina: No PHELPS listed
1790 Edgefield District, South Carolina: Moses PHELPS 2 males 16 and up (Moses and Enoch), 1 male under 16 (James), 5 females.
(NOTE FROM RALPH TERRY: Much of the information about the descendants of Moses Phelps was compiled by Eleanor Colson, email: eleanorcol@aol.com>, from various sources, especially from Kirby J. Phelps, 109 Sunset Drive, Greenville, Alabama 36037.)
Moses Phelps in the American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Volume: 135, Page Number: 478: Moses Phelps, Birth Date: 1750, Birthplace: North Carolina, Reference: Roster of soldiers from N.C. in the Amer. Rev. Comp. By D.A.R. of NC. Durham, NC. 1932. (12,709p.):550
26 Sept 1788. Deed Book 1, page 240 to 244. William Humphreys to Moses FELPS both of Edgefield Co, 28 acres on Dry and Mine Creek, a branch of little Saludy River. (This is located north east of Johnston, Edgefield County, SC. Mt. Phillipi Church is in this area and Enoch S. Phelps was a member and Deacon of this church.)
7 Oct 1794. Deed Book 9, p. 269-272. Moses PHELPS to James Itson, (also Idson or Eason), both of Edgefield Co SC for 30 pounds, 28 acres being part of 300 acres of originally granted 2 May 1770 unto Arthur Fort and conveyed to Owen Fort by will. Said Owen Fort conveyed by L&R to William Humphrey who conveyed to said Moses PHELPS. Said tract being on Mine Creek of Little Saluda adj. Pou; & Charles Partin. S/ Moses (X) PHELPS. Wit: William Sisson, Will Humphreys, who swore by oath 5 Nov 1792 before Russell Wilson J.P. Rcd. 12 Mar 1794.
CENSUS:
1779 Old 96th, South Carolina: No PHELPS listed
1790 Edgefield District, South Carolina: Moses PHELPS 2 males 16 and up (Moses and Enoch), 1 male under 16 (James), 5 females.
(NOTE FROM RALPH TERRY: Much of the information about the descendants of Moses Phelps was compiled by Eleanor Colson, email: eleanorcol@aol.com>, from various sources, especially from Kirby J. Phelps, 109 Sunset Drive, Greenville, Alabama 36037.)
Moses Phelps in the American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Volume: 135, Page Number: 478: Moses Phelps, Birth Date: 1750, Birthplace: North Carolina, Reference: Roster of soldiers from N.C. in the Amer. Rev. Comp. By D.A.R. of NC. Durham, NC. 1932. (12,709p.):550
Events
| Birth | Abt, 1750 | Tyrrell County, North Carolina | |||
| Death | Abt, 1794 | Edgefield County, South Carolina | |||
| Marriage | Miriam Davis |
Families
| Spouse | Miriam Davis (1755 - ) |
| Child | Enoch Spruill Phelps (1774 - 1848) |
| Child | James Stewart Phelps (1783 - 1866) |
| Father | James Phelps (1717 - 1769) |
| Mother | Mary Spruill (1717 - 1780) |