On 18 Dec 1785 when Lydia was 24, she married
Samuel Phelps (51883) , son of
Timothy Phelps (34953) (29 Jun 1718-aft 1800) &
Hannah Northam (36295) (29 May 1724-), in Hebron, CT.
331 Born on 22 Apr 1759 in Hebron, CT.331 Samuel died in Fenner, Madison County, New York, on 15 Oct 1826; he was 67.
Samuel and Lydia removed to Fenner, Madison Co, NY. Samuel and his brother Timothy enlisted in the Revolutionary War in Sullivan’s Division and was with Washington when he evacuated New York City. He was quite sick at that time with a fever, but not wishing to remain he was helped by Thomas to ride on a horse and so leave with the troop rather than take his chances of remaining behind.116
1790 Federal Census. Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut
Roll 1, page 163
Family of Sam’l Phelps
1 male under 16 [Samuel jr]
1 male 16 and over [Samuel]
2 females [Lydia & Lydia jr]
1810 Federal Census. Smithfield, Madison County, New York
Roll 28, page 875
Family of S. Phelps
1 male under 10
1 male 45 and over
2 females 10-15
1 female 16-35
1 female 45 and over