Anson Phelps Stokes

philanthropist from the United States (1838–1916)
Person human Q4770734
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Anson Phelps Stokes

Summary

Anson Phelps Stokes is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on February 22, 1838[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on June 28, 1913[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6], banker[7], genealogist[8], and philanthropist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Anson Phelps Stokes was born in New York City[2].
  • Anson Phelps Stokes died in New York City[4].
  • Anson Phelps Stokes was born on February 22, 1838[3].
  • Anson Phelps Stokes died on June 28, 1913[5].
  • Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[11].
  • Anson Phelps Stokes's father was James Boulter Stokes[12].
  • Anson Phelps Stokes's mother was Caroline Phelps[13].
  • Anson Phelps Stokes was married to Helen Louisa Phelps Stokes[14].
  • A child of Anson Phelps Stokes was Isaac Newton Phelps Stokes[15].
  • A child of Anson Phelps Stokes was James Graham Phelps Stokes[16].
  • A child of Anson Phelps Stokes was Anson Phelps Stokes[17].
  • A child of Anson Phelps Stokes was Sarah Phelps Stokes Halkett[18].
  • A child of Anson Phelps Stokes was Caroline Margharetta Phelps Stokes Hunter[19].
  • A child of Anson Phelps Stokes was Mildred Phelps Stokes[20].
  • Anson Phelps Stokes held citizenship in United States[21].
  • Anson Phelps Stokes's professions included entrepreneur[6].
  • Anson Phelps Stokes's professions included banker[7].
  • Anson Phelps Stokes's professions included genealogist[8].
  • Anson Phelps Stokes's professions included philanthropist[9].
  • Anson Phelps Stokes is recorded as male[22].
  • Anson Phelps Stokes's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Anson Phelps Stokes's Commons category is recorded as Anson Phelps Stokes[24].
  • Anson Phelps Stokes's family name is recorded as Stokes[25].
  • Anson Phelps Stokes's given name is recorded as Q27179450[26].
  • Anson Phelps Stokes's sibling is recorded as Caroline Phelps Stokes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Anson Phelps Stokes's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on February 22, 1838[3]. His father was James Boulter Stokes[12]. His mother was Caroline Phelps[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], banker[7], genealogist[8], and philanthropist[9].

Personal Life

Among Anson Phelps Stokes's spouses was Helen Louisa Phelps Stokes[14]. Children include Isaac Newton Phelps Stokes[15], a historian[28], 1867–1944[29], of United States[30]; James Graham Phelps Stokes[16], a writer[31], 1872–1960[32], of United States[33]; he[17], an Anglican priest[34], 1874–1958[35], of United States[36]; Sarah Phelps Stokes Halkett[18], a poet[37], 1869–1943[38]; Caroline Margharetta Phelps Stokes Hunter[19], an environmentalist[39], 1878–1964[40], of United States[41]; and Mildred Phelps Stokes[20], 1881–1970[42].

Death and Burial

Anson Phelps Stokes died on June 28, 1913[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Anson Phelps Stokes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Anson Phelps Stokes born?

Born in New York City[2], Anson Phelps Stokes…

Where did Anson Phelps Stokes die?

Anson Phelps Stokes died in New York City[4].

Who were Anson Phelps Stokes's parents?

Anson Phelps Stokes's father was James Boulter Stokes[12]. Anson Phelps Stokes's mother was Caroline Phelps[13].

Who was Anson Phelps Stokes married to?

Anson Phelps Stokes's spouses include Helen Louisa Phelps Stokes[14].

What did Anson Phelps Stokes do for work?

Anson Phelps Stokes worked as entrepreneur[6], banker[7], genealogist[8], and philanthropist[9].

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  1. [2] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The New York Times. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . The New York Times. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Q27179450
    Spouse Helen Louisa Phelps Stokes
    Family name Stokes
    Sibling Caroline Phelps Stokes, Olivia Egleston Phelps Stokes, William Earl Dodge Stokes
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32116|batch #32116]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (29)"
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