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Charles Melvin Phillips 1871 – 1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 may 1871

Birth Location: Jennings, IN

Death Date: 28 AUG 1942

Death Location: Danville, IL

Father: Allen Phillips

Mother: Sarah Tobias

Spouse(s): Josephine Jennings

Children(s): Margaret Phillips, Paul Phillips, Robert Phillips

In 1871, Charles Melvin Phillips entered the world in Jennings, IN, born to Allen W. Phillips and Sarah A. Tobias. In 1880, Charles Melvin Phillips resided in Montgomery, Jennings, Indiana, United States. In 1910, Charles Melvin Phillips resided in Narberth, Montgomery, Pennsylvania. Charles Melvin Phillips married Josephine Lenore Jennings, and had children including Margaret Phillips, Paul Jennings Phillips, Robert E Phillips. Charles Melvin Phillips passed away in 1942 in Danville, IL.

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Biography

  • In 1871, Charles Melvin Phillips entered the world in Jennings, IN, born to Allen W. Phillips and Sarah A. Tobias.
  • In 1880, Charles Melvin Phillips resided in Montgomery, Jennings, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1910, Charles Melvin Phillips resided in Narberth, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.
  • Charles Melvin Phillips married Josephine Lenore Jennings, and had children including Margaret Phillips, Paul Jennings Phillips, Robert E Phillips.
  • Charles Melvin Phillips passed away in 1942 in Danville, IL.

Immediate Family

Parents

Allen Phillips
1834 – 1910
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
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Sarah Tobias
1836 – 1886
Birth Location: Indiana, United States
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Spouses(s)

Josephine Jennings
1871 – 1971
Birth Location: Indiana
JJ

Children(s)

Margaret Phillips
1904 –
Birth Location: Indiana
MP
Paul Phillips
1905 – 1977
Birth Location: Indiana
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Robert Phillips
1908 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
RP

Charles Phillips's Ancestors

Self
Charles Phillips
1871 – 1942
Birth Place: Jennings, IN
Parents
Allen W. Phillips
1834 – 1910
Indiana, USA
Sarah (A.) Tobias
1836 – 1886
Indiana, United States
Grandparents
John Tobias
1812 – 1890
Glamorgan, Wales
Mary Kashow
1813 – 1897
Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
Great-Grandparents
Tobias Tobias
1809 – 1830
Onar Jones
1797 – 1869
Daniel Kashow
1789 – 1835
Elizabeth Higgins
1789 – 1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Tobias
Elizabeth Jones
John Jones
1777 – 1857
Elizabeth Riece
1777 – 1823
Johannes Cashow
1764 – 1833
Mary Albertson
1770 – 1833
Michael Higgins
1739 – 1818
Ruth Brush
1757 – 1843

Charles Phillips's Descendants

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Charles (Melvin) Phillips (02 may 1871 – 28 AUG 1942) m. Josephine (Lenore) Jennings (21 Mar 1871 – 15 Apr 1971)
  1. 1. Margaret Phillips (abt 1904 – )
  2. 2. Paul (Jennings) Phillips (6 May 1905 – Apr 1977)
  3. 3. Robert (E) Phillips (abt 1908 – )

Charles Phillips's Timeline

9 Records

1871
02 may 1871
Birth of Charles Melvin Phillips in Jennings, IN
Jennings, IN
1880
1880
Age 9
Charles Melvin Phillips resided here in Montgomery, Jennings, Indiana, United States
Montgomery, Jennings, Indiana, United States
1910
1910
Age 39
Charles Melvin Phillips resided here in Narberth, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Narberth, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 49
Charles Melvin Phillips resided here in Liberty, Clay, Missouri
Liberty, Clay, Missouri
1930
1930
Age 59
Charles Melvin Phillips resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 64
Charles Melvin Phillips resided here in Warrenville, Deepage, Illinois
Warrenville, Deepage, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 69
Charles Melvin Phillips resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
1942
28 AUG 1942
Age 71
Death of Charles Melvin Phillips in Danville, IL
Danville, IL
1942
31 Aug 1942
Age 71
Burial of Charles Melvin Phillips in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 may 1871
    Event Place: Jennings, IN
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: T627_4196; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 258-194
    [2] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T625_913; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 28; Image: 339
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 418; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 82; Image: 1054.0; FHL microfilm: 2340153
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Montgomery, Jennings, Indiana; Roll: 288; Family History Film: 1254288; Page: 413A; Enumeration District: 142; Image: 0442
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Narberth, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1378; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1375391
    [7] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Montgomery, Jennings, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Montgomery, Jennings, Indiana; Roll: 288; Family History Film: 1254288; Page: 413A; Enumeration District: 142; Image: 0442

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Narberth, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Narberth, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1378; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1375391

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T625_913; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 28; Image: 339

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 418; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 82; Image: 1054.0; FHL microfilm: 2340153

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Warrenville, Deepage, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: T627_4196; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 258-194

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: T627_4196; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 258-194

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 AUG 1942
    Event Place: Danville, IL
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1942
    Event Place: Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012
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