Who was David PHILLIPS?

David PHILLIPS (1755–1826) was born in Caswell, Orange, North Carolina, USA . and died in North of Belleville, St Clair, Illinois, USA age 71. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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David L PHILLIPS 1755–1826

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 19 Jun 1755 · Caswell, Orange, North Carolina, USA .

Died 17 Nov 1826 · North of Belleville, St Clair, Illinois, USA age 71

Father Phillip Phillips

Mother Elizabeth Bendall

Spouse Mary Sophia Hoffman Phillips

Children Benjamin Hugh Franklin Phillips, Benjamin Phillips, Mary Elizabeth Phillips, Sarah Long, Sophia Phillips, William Phillips

Siblings Richard Phillips

Records

Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages

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Immediate Family

Parents

Phillip Phillips

Elizabeth Bendall

Spouse(s)

Mary Sophia Hoffman Phillips

Children

Benjamin Hugh Franklin Phillips

Benjamin Phillips

Mary Elizabeth Phillips

Sarah Long

Sophia Phillips

William Phillips

Biography

David L PHILLIPS was born in 1755 in Caswell, Orange, North Carolina, USA ., the child of phillip phillips and elizabeth bendall. David L PHILLIPS married mary sophia hoffman phillips, and had children including benjamin hugh franklin phillips, benjamin phillips, mary elizabeth phillips, sarah long, sophia phillips, william phillips. David L PHILLIPS passed away in 1826 in North of Belleville, St Clair, Illinois, USA age 71.

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Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages

Life Timeline

1755

Birth of David L PHILLIPS in Caswell, Orange, North Carolina, USA .

Birth

1826

Death of David L PHILLIPS in North of Belleville, St Clair, Illinois, USA age 71

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David PHILLIPS

This ancestor line traces from London, England (1490) to North Molton, Devon, England (1714) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: David PHILLIPS (1755–1826) was born in Caswell, Orange, North Carolina, USA . and died in North of Belleville, St Clair, Illinois, USA age 71. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have David 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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