Who was Tobias Phillips?

Tobias Phillips (1687–1739) was born in Richmond, Virginia, USA and died in Richmond, Virginia, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Tobias Phillips 1687–1739

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 12 Jan 1687 · Richmond, Virginia, USA

Died 10 Nov 1739 · Richmond, Virginia, USA

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New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Records, … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census and … Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940 England, Select Births and Christenings Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate … North Carolina, U.S., Wills and … England, Select Dorset Church of … Virginia, U.S., Marriages of the … U.S., Family History Books U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca. 1775-2019

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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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Marriage Records New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Records, 1683-1802
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Census Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1800-1890
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Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Probate/Wills Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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Probate/Wills North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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Church Records England, Select Dorset Church of England Parish Registers
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Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, U.S.
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Record U.S., Family History Books
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Record U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca. 1775-2019

Life Timeline

1687

Birth of Tobias Phillips in Richmond, Virginia, USA

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Death of Tobias Phillips in Richmond, Virginia, USA

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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. 6 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, 6 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.
: 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.

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Tobias Phillips PTP

1687–1739

Richmond, Virginia, USA