Barbara Ann Phelps

Barbara Ann Phelps

Female 1877 - 1957  (79 years)

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  • Name Barbara Ann Phelps 
    Born 26 Aug 1877  Montpelier, Bear Lake, Idaho, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 31 Jan 1957  Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID i465  Muse-Nagy
    Last Modified 13 Jul 2015 

    Father Hyrum Smith Phelps,   b. 26 Feb 1846, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Apr 1926, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Mother Mary Elizabeth Bingham,   b. 25 Dec 1853, East Weber, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Nov 1933, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Married 8 Sep 1873  Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F158  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family John Seymour Allen,   b. 27 Nov 1870, Richmond, Cache, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Jan 1966, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years) 
    Married 2 Oct 1895  Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Children 
    +1. Charles Ashael Allen,   b. 31 Jul 1896, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jan 1969, Farmington, San Juan, New Mexico, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
    +2. Blanche Allen,   b. 15 Feb 1898, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Mar 1991, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 93 years)
     3. Hyrum Loren Allen,   b. 7 Oct 1901, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Oct 1963, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years)
    +4. Barbara Allen,   b. 5 Oct 1903, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Feb 2003, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 99 years)
     5. John R Allen,   b. 29 Oct 1905, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Dec 2001, Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 96 years)
    +6. Gove Liahona Allen,   b. 26 Jul 1907,   d. 26 Sep 1951, Salt Lake, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 44 years)
    +7. Mary Allen,   b. 1 Sep 1910, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Oct 2012, Bountiful, Davis, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 102 years)
     8. Eldred Phelps Allen,   b. 19 Apr 1912, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 May 1912, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
    +9. Russell Hoopes Allen,   b. 7 Jul 1914, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Nov 2005, Kirtland, San Juan, New Mexico, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years)
    +10. Ben Rich Allen,   b. 5 Jun 1916, Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Mar 1972, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years)
    +11. Joseph Seymour Allen,   b. 6 Nov 1917, Chandler, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Nov 1995, Wellton, Yuma, Arizona Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
     12. Dela Allen,   b. 11 Oct 1920, Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Nov 1925, Mesa, Arizona, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 5 years)
    Last Modified 13 Jul 2015 
    Family ID F156  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 26 Aug 1877 - Montpelier, Bear Lake, Idaho, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 2 Oct 1895 - Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 31 Jan 1957 - Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Sisters: Lucy Ett, Annie Laura and Barbara Ann Phelps
    Sisters: Lucy Ett, Annie Laura and Barbara Ann Phelps
    John Seymour and and wife Barbara Ann Phelps at their Wedding
    John Seymour and and wife Barbara Ann Phelps at their Wedding
    John Seymour and Barbara Allen Family Portrait
    John Seymour and Barbara Allen Family Portrait
    This picture was taken just before Loren left on his mission. Della was born 2 days after Loren left. Loren went to the Central States Mission. 1920

    Back row: John R 15, Loren 19, Gove 13, Barbara (mother), Ashel
    Middle Row: John Seymour, Mary 10, Blanche, Barbara 17, and Russell 6
    Front Row: Ben was 4 and Joseph 2
    Sisters: Barbara Ann, Sarah Lucretia, Hattie, Gertrude, Clare and Esther Phelps
    Sisters: Barbara Ann, Sarah Lucretia, Hattie, Gertrude, Clare and Esther Phelps
    John Seymour and Wife Barbara Allen
    John Seymour and Wife Barbara Allen

    Documents
    1882 Arizona Territory Census for Hiram Phelps Family
    1882 Arizona Territory Census for Hiram Phelps Family
    In Maricopa County, Arizona.

    In household:
    Hiram Phelps, 37
    Sarah C, 28
    Mary E, 28
    Lucretia, 14
    Herm, 12
    Calvin, 11
    A L, 7
    Locio, 6
    William, 6
    Barbara, 4
    Elvin G, 4
    Edward, 3
    Joseph, 2
    Harriet E, 1
    1895 Marriage License and Certificate for John Seymour Allen and Barbara Ann Phelps
    1895 Marriage License and Certificate for John Seymour Allen and Barbara Ann Phelps
    Marriage license received 30 September 1895.

    John Seymour Allen of Maricopa County, Arizona
    Barbra Ann Phelps of Maricopa County, Arizona

    John and Barbara were married 2 October 1895 in Mesa, Arizona.

    Ancestry.com
    1900 US Census for John Seymour Allen
    1900 US Census for John Seymour Allen
    Wife, Barbara and children, Charles Ashael and Blanche Allen listed. John Seymour not listed in this census.
    1910 US Census for John Seymour Allen
    1910 US Census for John Seymour Allen
    Listed are wife: Barbara Ann and children: Charles Ashael, Blanche, Hyrum Loren, Barbara, John R, and Gove Liahona
    1914 Birth Certificate for Russell Hoopes Allen
    1914 Birth Certificate for Russell Hoopes Allen
    7 July 1914 in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona.

    Parents: John S Allen and Barbara Ann Phelps

    The name is blank on this certificate but an amendment to the birth record gives his name as Russell Hoopes Allen.

    Genealogy.az.gov
    1916 Birth Certificate for Ben Rich Allen
    1916 Birth Certificate for Ben Rich Allen
    5 June 1916 in Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona

    Parents: John S Allen and Barbara Ann Phelps

    The name is blank on this certificate but a supplementary report gives his name as Ben Rich Allen.

    Genealogy.az.gov
    1917 Birth Certificate for Joseph Seymour Allen
    1917 Birth Certificate for Joseph Seymour Allen
    6 November 1917, Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona

    Parents: John S Allen and Barbara Ann Phelps

    The name is blank on this certificate but an amendment to the birth record gives his name as John Seymour Allen

    Genealogy.az.gov
    1920 US Census for John S Allen Family
    1920 US Census for John S Allen Family
    East Chandler, Maricopa, Arizona, p. 143, sheet 11A, ED 29

    In the household:
    John S Allen, head, 49
    Barbara A, wife, 42
    Blanche, daughter, 21
    Hyrum L, son, 18
    Barbara, daughter, 16
    John R, son, 14
    Gove L, son, 12
    Mary, daughter, 9
    Russell H, son, 5
    Ben R, son, 3 6/12
    Joseph S, son, 2 2/12

    John's son Charles A Allen and his wife Ida are listed below John's household.
    1920 Birth Certificate for Dela Allen
    1920 Birth Certificate for Dela Allen
    11 October 1920 in Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona

    Parents: John S Allen and Barbara Ann Phelps

    Genealogy.az.gov
    1930 US Census for John S Allen Family
    1930 US Census for John S Allen Family
    Maricopa County, Arizona

    In the household:
    John S Allen, head, 59, born in UT, farmer
    Barbara, wife, 52
    Gove L, son, 23
    Mary, daughter, 20
    Russel H, son, 16
    Ben M, son, 14
    Joseph S, son, 12
    1940 US Census for John S Allen Family
    1940 US Census for John S Allen Family
    Maricopa County, Arizona

    In the household:
    John S Allen, head, 69, born in UT, farmer
    Barbara, wife, 62
    Ben Rich, son, 23
    1940 Article Mrs Allen Honored at Surprise Party
    1940 Article Mrs Allen Honored at Surprise Party
    Barbara Ann Phelps Allen was honored with a surprise party in Gilbert, Arizona.
    Barbara Ann Phelps Allen at her family's grand store opening
    Barbara Ann Phelps Allen at her family's grand store opening
    The store was called "Cost Plus 10 Market" At the opening there were prizes given away. Barbara Allen was an accomplished accordionist and played in the Granny Band
    Barbara Ann Phelps Allen playing in the 'Granny Band' she started
    Barbara Ann Phelps Allen playing in the "Granny Band" she started
    From left to right: Deborah Nelson, Julia Watkins, unidentified, Barbara Allen, unidentified, Lora Hancock, and Lizzie Rust.
    Article located in "Latter-day Saints in Mesa" Page 92
    1957 Death Certificate for Barbara Ann Phelps Allen
    1957 Death Certificate for Barbara Ann Phelps Allen
    Died 31 January 1957 in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona

    Genealogy.az.gov
    1957 Obituary for Barbara Ann Phelps Allen
    1957 Obituary for Barbara Ann Phelps Allen
    Arizona Republic, 2 February 1957, p. 12

    Newspapers.com
    1957 Grave Permit for Barbara Ann Phelps Allen
    1957 Grave Permit for Barbara Ann Phelps Allen
    Permit for Grave, Sexton of Mesa Cemetery, no. 7476, 18 February 1957

    FamilySearch.org, Arizona, Maricopa, Mesa City Cemetery Records, 1885-1960
    Tithing Record of Barbara Phelps Allen and John S. Allen
    Tithing Record of Barbara Phelps Allen and John S. Allen
    on increase of livestock and dairy products

    Headstones
    The Headstone of John Seymour and Barbara Ann (Phelps) Allen
    The Headstone of John Seymour and Barbara Ann (Phelps) Allen
    John Seymour Allen
    Birth: Nov. 27, 1870
    Richmond
    Cache County
    Utah, USA
    Death: Jan. 22, 1966
    Mesa
    Maricopa County
    Arizona, USA
    Find A Grave Memorial# 50878572

    Barbara Ann Phelps Allen
    Birth: Aug. 26, 1877
    Montpelier
    Bear Lake County
    Idaho, USA
    Death: Jan. 31, 1957
    Mesa
    Maricopa County
    Arizona, USA

    Barbara Ann Phelps was the third of 14 children born to Hyrum Smith Phelps and Mary Elizabeth Bingham Phelps. She married John Seymour Allen October 2, 1895, in Mesa, Arizona. Seymour and Barbara were parents of 12 children: Ashael, Blanche, Loren, Barbara, John "Bat", Gove, Mary, Eldred, Russell, Ben, Joe, and Della. Barbara died February 2, 1957, at the age of 79.
    Find A Grave Memorial# 50878480

    Albums
    Barbara Ann Phelps Allen History
    Barbara Ann Phelps Allen History (3)

  • Sources 
    1. [S24] Arizona, Select Marriages, 1888-1908.
      Name: John Seymour Allen
      Gender: Male
      Marriage Date: 2 Oct 1895
      Marriage Place: Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona
      Spouse: Barbara Ann Phelps
      FHL Film Number: 1955734