Histories of the Martin, Wilson, Bloom, & Ahola Families
Phelps, Edmund D.
1816 - 1889 (73 years)-
Name Phelps, Edmund D. [1] - Called Edwin in a biosketch of his son Willis.
Birth 6 Jan 1816 Dryden, Tompkins, New York, USA 
[2] Gender Male Land 1 Jun 1850 Hastings, Oswego, New York [3] Edmund bought 1 acre of land from his father for $30. Land was on the north side of the highway at the eastern edge of Elijah's land. [Recorded 3 May 1851] Legal Document 7 Nov 1855 Adams County, Wisconsin Edmund's father Elijah granted Edmund power of attorney to deal with all matters concerning Elijah's land in Adams County. Death 19 Nov 1889 Adams County, Wisconsin - Obituary from the Adams County (Wisconsin) Press 30 Nov 1889. Transcribed and provided by Cathy Kuhl.
Edmund D. Phelps died at his residence in Lincoln, Nov 19, 1889, ages 73 years. He was born at Dryden NY. He came west and settled in Dodge Co., WI in June 1851. In Dec. of the same year he removed to the town of Lincoln, in this county, settling on the farm on which he has ever since resided until his death. He was accompanied here by three brothers, and the four settled on adjoining farms. Three of these brothers died here, and the surviving one some years ago moved to Minnesota, where he still lives. Mr. Phelps was the youngest of five brothers -- the one residing in Minnesota being the only one living. Mr. Phelps was one of the oldest settlers here. When he came the neighbors were few and there was not a school house in the town. His death seems like the removal of an old landmark. He was a true friend and kind neighbor, and those in distress found with him sympathy and a helping hand. He was the kindest of fathers, and will be sadly missed by his children. He has held many places of trust in the community. He was treasurer of the town for many years and chairman of the town for several terms. He filled all honestly and uprightly. He read much and was passionately fond of flowers and all things beautiful in nature. His youth was passed in the immediate vicinity of the house of Gerrett Smith, whom he greatly admired, and whose teachings had much to do in molding his character and principles. His convictions were firm, and his strong will and fervent expressions often led to his being misunderstood; but his kindness of heart and friendly disposition disarmed resentment and made those who opposed him his personal friends. He passed into the Beyond the friend of Justice, a lover of Humanity, and trusting in the Great Father for immortality. Five years ago his wife died, and since that event he has gradually failed in health. He tried to be patient and murmur not. In my last conversation with him, he said, "it seemed such a long, weary time ere he could go home." His five children, Willis, Henry, Rudolph, Susan and Angie did all that kind hearts could do to make his last moments peaceful and pleasant. Especially are his daughter Angie, and her husband, whose home was his to be commended for their uniform kindness and affectionate care with which they ministered to and solaced the last hours of their aged father. "Uncle Ed", as he was familiarly called, will be sadly missed by all near friends and neighbors. His friend, J. H. McChesney, preached the funeral sermon. Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather, the services were largely attended.
Burial Pine Grove Cemetery, Grand Marsh, Adams, Wisconsin, USA Person ID I1248 Martin-Bloom Last Modified 8 Nov 2013
Father Phelps, Elijah D., b. 1 Oct 1775, Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut d. 1867 or later Mother Amidon, Eunice, b. 1782, Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts d. 10 Oct 1849, Hastings, Oswego, New York (Age 67 years) Marriage 23 Sep 1802 Readsboro, Bennington, Vermont - Married by Elijah Bailey, Justice of the Peace.
Family ID F71 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Keeler, Sarah Ann, b. 5 Sep 1819 d. 7 Jul 1884, Adams County, Wisconsin (Age 64 years) Children 1. Phelps, Willis, b. 3 Dec 1842, Hastings, Oswego, New York d. 31 Dec 1906 (Age 64 years)2. Phelps, Emma, b. Abt 1846, New York 3. Phelps, Susan J., b. Sep 1851, Wisconsin d. 1 Nov 1931, Olmsted County, Minnesota (Age ~ 80 years)4. Phelps, Henry, b. Abt 1854, Wisconsin 5. Phelps, Rudolph, b. Abt 1857, Wisconsin 6. Phelps, Angie, b. Abt 1861, Wisconsin Family ID F459 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 2 Jul 2013
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Birth - 6 Jan 1816 - Dryden, Tompkins, New York, USA 
Land - Edmund bought 1 acre of land from his father for $30. Land was on the north side of the highway at the eastern edge of Elijah's land. [Recorded 3 May 1851] - 1 Jun 1850 - Hastings, Oswego, New York 
Legal Document - Edmund's father Elijah granted Edmund power of attorney to deal with all matters concerning Elijah's land in Adams County. - 7 Nov 1855 - Adams County, Wisconsin Death - 19 Nov 1889 - Adams County, Wisconsin 
Burial - - Pine Grove Cemetery, Grand Marsh, Adams, Wisconsin, USA = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend 
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Documents 
Map showing the approximate locations of lands owned by Phelps and Keeler family members in Hastings, Oswego, New York.
Properties of 1. Elijah D. Phelps, 2. Edmund D. Phelps (m. Sarah Ann Keeler), 3. Simeon S. Phelps, 4. William D. Phelps, 5. John G. Keeler, 6. Era D. Ladd (m. Susan M. Keeler), and 7. Martin Keeler. The location of Martin Keeler's land is not certain because of ambiguities in the property description.
The original map was from the New topographical atlas of Oswego County, New York published by C. K. Stone, 1867, found in the New York State Library in Albany. Call number: 912.74767 fAs82.
Headstones 
Phelps, Edmund D.
Inscription on family monument.
E.D.Phelps Born Jan 6 1815 Died Nov 19 1889Phelps, Edmund D. and Sarah Ann Keeler family monument
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