Person:David Phelps (7)

Capt. David Phelps
d.17 Apr 1811
m. 25 Apr 1731
  1. David Phelps1732 - 1732
  2. Capt. David Phelps1733 - 1811
  3. Abigail Phelps1735 - 1798
  4. Captain Elisha Phelps1737 - 1776
  5. Maj. Gen. Noah Phelps1739/40 - 1809
  6. Rachel Phelps1741 - 1809
  7. Ruth Phelps1743 -
  8. Sarah Phelps1745 -
  9. Susannah Phelps1748 - 1819
  10. Lois Phelps1750 -
m. 7 Apr 1753
Facts and Events
Name Capt. David Phelps
Gender Male
Birth? 26 Mar 1733 Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United StatesTurkey Hills
Marriage 7 Apr 1753 to Abigail Griswold
Death? 17 Apr 1811

Captain Phelps settled in Turkey hills in Simsbury, Conn. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. His name is found many times in manuscript volumes in the state archives. He appears in state record of "Connecticut Men in the Revolution"in 1776 Woodward's Brigade as Lt. in 2nd Company, also as Lt. in pay roll in Danbury Alarm, and also in the New haven Alarm in Capt. Noah Phelps's Company in 1779. He served under his brother Noah, at the capture of Ticonderoga, 1775. He was lieutenant at the Battle of Long Island, where he was taken prisoner, and was Captian when Tryon invaded the Colony. PBP pp9