Who was Benjamin Philips?

Benjamin Philips (1766–1846) was born in Chester, Pennsylvania Colony and died in Watertown, Wilson, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Philips 1766–1846

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Apr 1766 · Chester, Pennsylvania Colony

Died 2 Jul 1846 · Watertown, Wilson, Tennessee, USA

Father David Philips

Mother Mary Jane Thomas

Siblings David Philips, Enoch Philips, Isaac Philips, Joseph Philips, Josiah Philips, Martha Philips, Mary Philips, May Pyatt, Rachel Philips, Sarah Philips, Thomas Philips

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Immediate Family

Parents

David Philips

Mary Jane Thomas

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Children

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Biography

In 1766, Benjamin Philips entered the world in Chester, Pennsylvania Colony, born to david philips and mary jane thomas. Benjamin Philips passed away in 1846 in Watertown, Wilson, Tennessee, USA.

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1766

Birth of Benjamin Philips in Chester, Pennsylvania Colony

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1846

Death of Benjamin Philips in Watertown, Wilson, Tennessee, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Philips

This ancestor line traces from Llanwytherin, Monmouthshire, Wales (1665) to Chester, Pennsylvania, United States (1766) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Philips (1766–1846) was born in Chester, Pennsylvania Colony and died in Watertown, Wilson, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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