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Edwin Phillips 1807–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 May 1807

Birth Location: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 1 Sep 1881

Death Location: Upshur County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Srgt. Sr

Mother: Cynthia Goodwin

Spouse(s): Mehitable Young

Children(s):

In 1807, Edwin Phillips entered the world in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, born to Srgt Elijah Phillips Sr And Cynthia Goodwin. In 1850, Edwin Phillips resided in District 30, Lewis, Virginia, USA. In 1855, Edwin Phillips established residence. Edwin Phillips married Mehitable Sophronia Young. Edwin Phillips passed away in 1881 in Upshur County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1807, Edwin Phillips entered the world in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, born to Srgt Elijah Phillips Sr And Cynthia Goodwin.
  • In 1850, Edwin Phillips resided in District 30, Lewis, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1855, Edwin Phillips established residence.
  • Edwin Phillips married Mehitable Sophronia Young.
  • Edwin Phillips passed away in 1881 in Upshur County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edwin Phillips's Ancestors

Self
Edwin Phillips
1807–1881
Birth Place: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Srgt. Elijah Phillips Sr
1759–1840
Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Cynthia Goodwin
1766–1839
West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Philip Phillips
1738–1800
Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Mercy ((Phillips)) Phillips
1737–1815
Dighton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Uriah (Goodwin) Sr
1735–1782
West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Mabel Francis
1740–1783
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Capt. Phillips
1712–1800
Catherine Liscomb
1718–1775
Joshua Jr
1689–1748
Hannah Jones
1701–1738
Isaac Goodwin
1695–1766
Hannah Morgan
1703–
Thomas Francis
1690–1774
Abigail Griswold
1701–1752
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt. Phillips
1670–1760
Elizabeth Drake
1668–1748
Phillip Liscomb
1675–1736
Charity Jordan
1677–1742
Joshua Sr
1662–1691
Amy Drake
1665–1689
Thomas Jones
1662–1735
Mary Paul
1667–1738
Deacon Goodwin
1665–1746
Mehitable Porter
1673–1726
Thomas Morgan
1670–1725
Rachel Merry
1670–1737
John I
1658–1711
Mercy Chatterton
1662–1745
Jacob Griswold
1675–1737
Abigail Hand
1683–1747

Edwin Phillips's Timeline

7 Records

1807
1 May 1807
Birth of Edwin Phillips in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
1850
1850
Age 43
Edwin Phillips resided here in District 30, Lewis, Virginia, USA
District 30, Lewis, Virginia, USA
1855
1855
Age 48
Edwin Phillips resided here
None
1860
1860
Age 53
Edwin Phillips resided here in Buckhannon, Upshur, Virginia, USA
Buckhannon, Upshur, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 63
Edwin Phillips resided here in Meade, Sago West, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
Meade, Sago West, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 73
Edwin Phillips resided here in Meade, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
Meade, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
1881
1 Sep 1881
Age 74
Death of Edwin Phillips in French Creek, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
French Creek, Upshur, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1807
    Event Place: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Meade, Upshur, West Virginia; Roll: 1414; Page: 208C; Enumeration District: 129

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 30, Lewis, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 30, Lewis, Virginia; Roll: 956; Page: 92b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Buckhannon, Upshur, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Meade, Sago West, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Meade, Upshur, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1700; Page: 400B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Meade, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Meade, Upshur, West Virginia; Roll: 1414; Page: 208C; Enumeration District: 129

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1881
    Event Place: French Creek, Upshur, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Upshur County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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