2024 update – it’s fun to re-read what I was thinking at different points in time. I can say I’ve done enough research that I think I have a better story for what all William and Sarah did in their lives! Based on the FAN club research, I believe William was probably born closer to… Continue reading The Life and Times of William (Abt. 1785 – ?) and Sarah Phillips (1788 – 1877)
The Life and Times of Joseph Phillips (1820 – 1863)
Joseph Freeman Phillips, born 3 April 1820, lived a short, but impactful life. He was likely born in Shelby County, Alabama, to his parents William and Sarah Phillips. The family would move to St Clair County, Alabama shortly after that. Joseph stayed in the same area for the rest of his life, marrying a close… Continue reading The Life and Times of Joseph Phillips (1820 – 1863)
The Life and Times of John Phillips (1817 – 1864)
DNA Through research and thanks to thephillipsdnaproject.com, I have confirmed that I have a common ancestor with a descendent of John Phillips, who married Celia Brothers. This adds fuel to the fire that William was that common ancestor, as William and Reuben were the only two head of households that had boys between 10 and… Continue reading The Life and Times of John Phillips (1817 – 1864)
The Life and Times of James Phillips (1809 – ?)
James Phillips (1809 – ) was born in Tennessee, according to later census records. As I have said on his brother Zac’s summary, I believe he would have been 1 of 4 children born in Tennessee. Later on he married Dorcas Crawford. We have no specific evidence from his time in Tennessee. Based on the… Continue reading The Life and Times of James Phillips (1809 – ?)
The Life and Times of Zachariah Phillips (1811 – 1836)
Born around 1811, Zachariah lived a short life. According to court records, he died before June 1836 and his likely brother James administered his will. My current theory is that William Phillips, his likely father, traveled to Alabama after staying in Warren County, Tennessee. We have no census or other record that indicates where Zach… Continue reading The Life and Times of Zachariah Phillips (1811 – 1836)
The Life and Times of Milberry Phillips (18 Aug 1834 – 26 Jul 1911)
Milberry Phillips found love later in life. It took moving from St Clair County, Alabama to Warren County, Tennessee, but she found it! Born in St Clair County, Alabama to William and Sarah, she traveled with her sisters and mother to Warren County, Tennessee. She married Enoch Safely, but did not have any children. She… Continue reading The Life and Times of Milberry Phillips (18 Aug 1834 – 26 Jul 1911)
The Life and Times of Rachael Phillips (1832 – ?)
Rachael Phillips was born about 1832 in St Clair County, Alabama. She seemingly disappears after the 1850 census – her other sisters were still living at home and there doesn’t appear to be a marriage record. Further research would involve looking at nearby Rachael’s and eliminating those options. 1840 US Census Rachael Phillips is noted… Continue reading The Life and Times of Rachael Phillips (1832 – ?)
The life and times of Elizabeth Phillips (1827 – 1888)
Elizabeth Phillips died a spinster. She lived a quiet life, and took care of her mom as they moved back to Warren County, Tennessee. Early Records Elizabeth was born to William and Sarah Phillips on 16 March 1827. She was born in St Clair County, and moved to Blount County shortly afterwards. In 1830, she… Continue reading The life and times of Elizabeth Phillips (1827 – 1888)
The Life and Times of Charity Phillips (1822 – 1887)
Charity was born on 5 Feb 1822 in Alabama, likely in Shelby County. It appears that she remained unmarried for her entire life, moving with her mother Sarah to Warren County, Tennessee. Alabama Records Charity lives with her father William and mother Sarah her entire life. We see her in 1830 and 1840 as marks… Continue reading The Life and Times of Charity Phillips (1822 – 1887)
The Life and Times of Thomas Carrol “Carroll” Phillips (1826 – 1899)
The youngest male child of William and Sarah, Carroll has a special place in my heart. He’s the only male actually listed in the 1850 census, and if I can show that we share DNA we can prove that William was the father of Joseph and John. I believe that Carrol got the traveling bug… Continue reading The Life and Times of Thomas Carrol “Carroll” Phillips (1826 – 1899)
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