Posted on: Amherst County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/Amherst/653 Surname: Phelps ------------------------- In the book, "Amherst County, Virginia in the Revolution...," by Lenora Higginbotham Sweeny: there is a William Phelps listed as a private on Dec 4, 1777 in the muster role of Capt. James Franklin's compnay of foot belonging to the 10th Virginia Regiment. In the book, "Marriage Bonds of Amherst County, Virginia...," compiled by William Montgomery Sweeney: Phelps, Richard, bachelor, and Ann Bell, Spinster, February 2, 1789. George Phillips, surety. Consent of his father, William Phelps. Consent of Ann. Hope this helps, Kelley