BIOGRAPHY

GEORGE H. PHELPS - OF BATAVIA, NY

Phelps, George H., was born in Eagle, Wyoming County, NY, April 17, 1867, a son of Austin and Rosanna (Olney) Phelps. He received his education in the public schools. In 1885, he took up his residence in Batavia, where, in 1889. he established his present business of groceries, provisions and meats. Mr. Phelps is a bustling business man, and commands the good will of his fellow townsmen; he is fond of outdoor sports, and is an expert horseman and wheelman. In 1888, he was married to Florence A., daughter of John Roberts; she died on June 28, 1897, leaving one daughter, Beulah R.

Source:
Our County and it's people
A descriptive work on Genesee County, New York
Edited by: F. W. Beers
J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, NY 1890