Edward Phelips 1679-1734

In 1678 Edward Phelips was born to John Phelips.

Around 1700 Edward Phelips [aged 22] and Anne Phelips [aged 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 [aged 29] and [his wife] Anne Phelips [aged 20]. Coefficient of inbreeding 6.25%. She married before 1739 Gerard Napier 5th Baronet, son of Nathaniel Napier 3rd Baronet and Catherine Alington Lady Napier, and had issue.

In 1708 Edward Phelips [aged 30] was elected MP Ilchester which seat he held unti l1715.

On 17th August 1709 [his wife] Anne Phelips [aged 22] died.

In 1711 Edward Phelips [aged 33] was appointed Controller of the Mint which office he held until 1714.

Around 1720 Edward Phelips [aged 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 [aged 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 [aged 50] inherited Montacute House.

In 1734 Edward Phelips [aged 56] died at Montacute House.