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)
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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 benefits of genetic tests
Well, after corresponding with another Phillips member, it has been determined that Thomas Phillips who married Viney Box is not a child of William and Sarah. They appear to be in another family group. Still, this isn’t negative news, but it does separate the two families and limits what I’m going to have to research
What I learned at the Ancestor Swap meet in Etowah County, Alabama
I just got back from Etowah County, where the Ancestor Swap meet occurred. It was a very pleasant meeting. I learned a few new things, got some great food, and, OH YEA, I meet some new cousins who will allow me to apply to the SAR as James Scott’s descendant, and that will mean that… Continue reading What I learned at the Ancestor Swap meet in Etowah County, Alabama
Review of my trip yesterday
According to the Phillipsdnaproject.com, the next grandfather on my Phillips line is a William Phillips who either married a Sarah Hays or Sarah Burleson. I’m not quite sure why there is a debate, since no one can produce a marriage license for either woman! Still, I’m very sure that he is the right person to… Continue reading Review of my trip yesterday
NorthEast Alabama Families 