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Source: Atlas Map of Fulton County, Illinois, 
Andreas, Lyter, and Co., Davenport, Iowa. 1871
(page 42)

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Myron Phelps, the subject of this sketch was born in Palmyra, Ontario county, New York, March 17th, 1803, Went to the town of Canandaigua, Ontario county, New York, in 1818. Then removed to Sangamon county, Illinois, near Springfield, in the fall, of 1821. Came by land all the way. Then removed to Lewistown, Fulton county, Illinois, in October, 1824. Settled in the town of Lewistown, and lived one winter in a 1og cabin. In 1837 he built the house where he now resides, a view of which will be found in the map. Commenced business in the fall of 1834 for himself, and still continues to carry on the business in company with his son Henry. They have one of the best arranged stores in the county. 
    
He emigrated with his father's family, and was in business with him in Sangamon county, Illinois. His father's name was Stephen Phelps, and was born in Berkshire county , Massachusetts, March 2d, 1768. His mother's maiden name was Lois Day, daughter of Samuel Day, was born October 11th, 1777, and died September, 1837, aged 59 years. His father died September 13th, 1841, aged 73. 
    
Mr. Phelps was married to Miss Adeline Rice, March 24th, 1831, in Canton, Fulton county, Illinois, by Joel Wright, Esq., who was one of the justices of the peace. His family consists, of ten children, seven living, and three dead. The eldest, George, now resides in New Albany, Indiana. Mary, the wife of John Proctor, now lives at Neenah, Wisconsin. Henry is in business with his father in Lewistown. Stephen is a minister of the Gospel (Presbyterian), and lives at Waterloo, Iowa. Harriet, the wife of Charles Proctor, lives in Lewistown. Aurelia and Eliza live at home with their father. 
    
Mr. Phelps was married to his present wife, Miss Mary Proctor, of Rowley, Massachusetts, at Steubenville, Ohio, April 4th, 1855. 
    
Mr. Phelps was elected sheriff of Fulton county in 1826, and served two years, and in 1836 was elected county recorder for four years. Has, since that time, given his attention to his private business. Mr. P. is one of the most generous and noble-hearted citizens. He gives yearly, of his income, one-tenth part to every charitable demand made upon him.