Who was Joshua Phillips?

Joshua Phillips (1727–1830) was born in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Dublin, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joshua Phillips 1727–1830

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Nov 1727 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Died 30 Oct 1830 · Dublin, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States

Father James Phillips Iii

Mother Hopestill Bobet

Siblings Abigail Phillips, Anne Phillips, Barbara Phillips, Ebenezer Phillips, Elizabeth Phillips, Hopestill Phillips, James Phillips, James Phillips Iv, Joshua Phillips, Marcy Mary, Mary Phillips, Patience Phillips, Sarah Phillips, William Phillips

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Phillips Iii

Hopestill Bobet

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joshua Phillips began in 1727 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Joshua Phillips passed away in 1830 in Dublin, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States.

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1727

Birth of Joshua Phillips in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1830

Death of Joshua Phillips in Dublin, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Phillips

This ancestor line traces from Southwark, Surrey, England, then migrated to MA. (1582) to Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1727) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joshua Phillips (1727–1830) was born in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Dublin, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. 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 Joshua 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 5 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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