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SIR THOMAS JOHN PHILLIPS 1605–1682

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have SIR PHILLIPS in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 2 Sep 1605 · Pontesbury, Shropshire, England(Cambr Whittlesea)
Died 1 Jun 1682 · St Mary Magdalene, Bermondsey, Surrey, England
Father Sir Richard Phillips 1St Baronet Of Picton Castle
Mother Eleanor Onslow
Spouse Elizabeth Weale
Children Elizabeth Phillips

Researchers connected through SIR PHILLIPS 1605–1682

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Biography

In 1605, SIR THOMAS JOHN PHILLIPS entered the world in Pontesbury, Shropshire, England(Cambr Whittlesea), born to sir richard phillips 1st baronet of picton castle and eleanor onslow. SIR THOMAS JOHN PHILLIPS married elizabeth weale, and had children including elizabeth phillips. SIR THOMAS JOHN PHILLIPS passed away in 1682 in St Mary Magdalene, Bermondsey, Surrey, England.

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Life Timeline

1605
Birth of SIR THOMAS JOHN PHILLIPS in Pontesbury, Shropshire, England(Cambr Whittlesea)
Birth
1682
Death of SIR THOMAS JOHN PHILLIPS in St Mary Magdalene, Bermondsey, Surrey, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from SIR PHILLIPS

This ancestor line traces from Bossall, North Yorkshire, England (1472) to Pontesbury, Shropshire, England(Cambr Whittlesea) (1605) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SIR PHILLIPS (1605–1682) was born in Pontesbury, Shropshire, England(Cambr Whittlesea) and died in St Mary Magdalene, Bermondsey, Surrey, England. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have SIR 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

SIR PHILLIPS's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
SIR THOMAS JOHN PHILLIPS PTP
1605–1682
Pontesbury, Shropshire, England(Cambr Whittlesea)
Parents
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Grandparents
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SIR PHILLIPS's Descendants

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SIR THOMAS JOHN PHILLIPS PTP 1605–1682