Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Lance” Haywood Lancelot PHELPS 470, Haywood Lancelot “Lance” Phelps
BirthNov 2, 1884, Person County, North Carolina470, Haywood Lancelot “Lance” Phelps
DeathJan 6, 1945, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina470, Haywood Lancelot “Lance” Phelps
BurialMount Zion Christian Church, 3210 Mt. Zion Church Road, Cedar Grove Twp, Orange County, North Carolina470, Haywood Lancelot “Lance” Phelps
Spouses
BirthAug 1, 1892, Orange County, North Carolina470, Lizzie Myrtle Ward Phelps
DeathAug 21, 1953, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina470, Lizzie Myrtle Ward Phelps
BurialMount Zion Christian Church, 3210 Mt. Zion Church Road, Cedar Grove Twp, Orange County, North Carolina470, Lizzie Myrtle Ward Phelps
FatherWilliam Marshall WARD (1860-1939)
ChildrenBeannie Margarette (1913-1971)
 Lewis Marshall (1916-1965)
 Edward Lance (Died as Child) (1918-1920)
 Lea Robertson (1925-2008)
 Victor Harris (1929-1979)
Obituary Online notes for “Lance” Haywood Lancelot PHELPS
Son of Wyatt Edward Phelps and Robenia Blackwell Phelps.

Married to Lizzie Myrtle Ward.

Lance and Lizzie were the parents of:
Beannie Margarette Phelps Wells
Lewis Marshall Phelps(1916-1965)
Edward Lance Phelps
Salome Phelps Rochelle(1921-2008)
Doris Phelps Swaysland(1923-2006)
Lea Roberson Phelps
Victor Harris Phelps
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1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Haywood L Phelps
Age: 15
Birth Date: Nov 1884
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1900: Bushy Fork, Person, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Walter Phelps
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Name: Mary S Phelps
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Members: Name Age
Walter Phelps 44
Mary S Phelps 28
Haywood L Phelps 15
Robert T Phelps 14
John L Phelps 11
Edward E Phelps 6
Lewis E Phelps 4
Guy W Phelps 10/12

U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Haywood Lance Phelps
City: Hillsboro
County: Orange
State: North Carolina
Birth Date: 2 Nov 1884
Race: White

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Lance H Phelps
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1885
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1920: Cedar Grove, Orange, North Carolina
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lizzie M Phelps
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Members: Name Age
Lance H Phelps 35
Lizzie M Phelps 27
Margret B Phelps 7
Louis M Phelps 4
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Edward L Phelps 2

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Howard L Philipps
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1884
Birthplace: North Carolina
Race: White
Home in 1930: Cedar Grove, Orange, North Carolina
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Susie M Philipps
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Members: Name Age
Howard L Philipps 46
Susie M Philipps 37
Beanie M Philipps 17
Lewis M Philipps 13
Salome R Philipps 8
Doris J Philipps 6
Dea R Philipps 5
Victor H Philipps 0

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: H Lauce Phelps
Respondent: Yes
Age: 55
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1885
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: North Carolina
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Cedar Grove, Orange, North Carolina
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Cedar Grove, Orange, North Carolina
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 2B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 39
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 1500
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Duration of Unemployment: 60
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 37
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
H Lauce Phelps 55
Lizzie M Phelps 47
Doris Phelps 16
L Robinson Phelps 15
Victor H Phelps 10

North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
Name: Haywood Lause Phelps
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 60
Marital status: Married
Occupation: Farmer
Birth Date: 2 Nov 1884
Birth Place: Person, North Carolina, United States
Death Date: 6 Jan 1945
Death Location: Durham, Durham
Spouse's Name: Lizzie Ward
Father's Name: Wyall Phelps
Mother's Name: Robena Brockwell
Residence: Mebane, Orange, North Carolina
Cause of death: Bronchopneumonia, respiratory failure, cerebral thrombosis, coma, arteriosclrotic heart disease
Informant: Patient
470, Haywood Lancelot “Lance” Phelps
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