Who was Tobias Phillips?

Tobias Phillips (1687–1739) was born in Richmond, Virginia, USA and died in Richmond, Virginia, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Tobias Phillips 1687–1739

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 12 Jan 1687 · Richmond, Virginia, USA

Died 10 Nov 1739 · Richmond, Virginia, USA

Father James John Phillips

Mother Elizabeth Bryant Tobias

Spouse Hannah Goad

Children Frances Tobias Phillips

Siblings Anne Phillips, Bryant Phillips, Elizabeth Phillips, George Phillips, John James Phillips, Mary Phillips, Samuel Phillips, Thomas Phillips, Thomas Phillips I M Lanthrope Lowthrop Va Nc 6Gg 1684 1734

Records

U.S., Family History Books

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Immediate Family

Parents

James John Phillips

Elizabeth Bryant Tobias

Spouse(s)

Hannah Goad

Children

Frances Tobias Phillips

Biography

Tobias Phillips was born in 1687 in Richmond, Virginia, USA, the child of james john phillips and elizabeth bryant tobias. Tobias Phillips married hannah goad, and had children including frances tobias phillips. Tobias Phillips passed away in 1739 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.

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Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1687

Birth of Tobias Phillips in Richmond, Virginia, USA

Birth

1739

Death of Tobias Phillips in Richmond, Virginia, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Tobias Phillips

This ancestor line traces from Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland (1615) to Richmond, Virginia, USA (1687) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Tobias Phillips (1687–1739) was born in Richmond, Virginia, USA and died in Richmond, Virginia, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Tobias 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 3 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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