Biography of Edward Phelips 1679-1734

In 1678 Edward Phelips was born to John Phelips.

Around 1700 Edward Phelips (age 22) and Anne Phelips (age 12) were married. He would, twenty years later, marry her sister Elizabeth Phelips; an example of Married to Two Siblings. They were first cousins.

On 8th November 1707 [his daughter] Bridget Phelips was born to Edward Phelips (age 29) and [his wife] Anne Phelips (age 20). Coefficient of inbreeding 6.25%.

In 1708 Edward Phelips (age 30) was elected MP Ilchester which seat he held unti l1715.

On 17th August 1709 [his wife] Anne Phelips (age 22) died.

In 1711 Edward Phelips (age 33) was appointed Controller of the Mint which office he held until 1714.

Around 1720 Edward Phelips (age 42) and Elizabeth Phelips were married. She the sister of his first wife Anne Phelips; an example of Married to Two Siblings and both of whom were his first cousin. They were first cousins.

In 1722 Edward Phelips (age 44) was elected MP Somerset which seat he held until 1727.

In 1728 [his former mother-in-law] Edith Blake died. He son-in-law Edward Phelips (age 50) inherited Montacute House.

In 1734 Edward Phelips (age 56) died at Montacute House.