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Eli Phillips 1814–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: October 1814

Birth Location: Ashe County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 31 Mar 1905

Death Location: Parsonsville, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Payton Phillips

Mother:

Spouse(s): Matilda Vyers

Children(s): Amanda Phillips, W Phillips, Nathan Phillips, William Phillips, Caroline Phillips, George Phillips, Robert Phillips, James Phillips, Rhoda Phillips, John Phillips, Samantha Phillips

In 1814, Eli Phillips entered the world in Ashe County, North Carolina, USA, born to Payton Phillips And Rebecca Phillips. In 1860, Eli Phillips resided in Upper Division, Wilkes, North Carolina. In 1870, Eli Phillips resided in Jobs Cabin, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. Eli Phillips married Matilda Vyers, and had children including Amanda M Phillips, Caroline Phillips, George Phillips, James Calvin Phillips, John Wesley Phillips, Nathan Phillips, Rhoda Emaline Phillips, Robert Franklin Phillips, Samantha Evelyn Phillips, W P Phillips, William Payton Phillips. Eli Phillips passed away in 1905 in Parsonsville, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1814, Eli Phillips entered the world in Ashe County, North Carolina, USA, born to Payton Phillips And Rebecca Phillips.
  • In 1860, Eli Phillips resided in Upper Division, Wilkes, North Carolina.
  • In 1870, Eli Phillips resided in Jobs Cabin, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.
  • Eli Phillips married Matilda Vyers, and had children including Amanda M Phillips, Caroline Phillips, George Phillips, James Calvin Phillips, John Wesley Phillips, Nathan Phillips, Rhoda Emaline Phillips, Robert Franklin Phillips, Samantha Evelyn Phillips, W P Phillips, William Payton Phillips.
  • Eli Phillips passed away in 1905 in Parsonsville, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Payton Phillips
1783–1836
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Matilda Vyers
1816–1875
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
MV

Children(s)

Amanda Phillips
1852–1891
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
AP
W Phillips
1844–1933
Birth Location: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
WP
Nathan Phillips
1849–1929
Birth Location: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
NP
William Phillips
1844–1933
Birth Location: –
WP
Caroline Phillips
1835–1898
Birth Location: Wilkes County, NC
CP
George Phillips
1839–1863
Birth Location: –
GP
Robert Phillips
1844–1926
Birth Location: –
RP
James Phillips
1846–1865
Birth Location: –
JP
Rhoda Phillips
1854–1877
Birth Location: –
RP
John Phillips
1857–1947
Birth Location: Jobs Cabin, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
JP
Samantha Phillips
1884–1954
Birth Location: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
SP

Eli Phillips's Ancestors

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Eli Phillips
1814–1905
Birth Place: Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Payton Phillips
1783–1836
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Ezra Phillips
1762–1836
Greene County, Tennessee, USA
Hannah Randolph
1761–
Greene County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Phillips
1735–1801
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Eli Phillips's Descendants

1.
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Eli Phillips (October 1814–31 Mar 1905) m. Matilda Vyers (1816–1875)
  1. 1. Amanda (M.) Phillips 1852–1891 m. James (Calvin) Watson 1848–1923
    1. 1. Jesse (Eli) Watson 1873–1954 m. Martha Benge 1880–1961 m. Parilee McNeil 1872–
      1. 1. Ira (Isiah) Watson 1912–1973 m. Mary (Eliza) Coburn 1912–1996
        1. 1. Mary (Virginia) Johnson 1936–1992 m. Jesse (Benjamin) Johnson 1937–1993
        2. 2. Gloria (A) Watson 1939–2021
        3. 3. Shirley (Cornelia) Watson 1934–2005 m. Thurman (Lee) Cairnes 1938–2014
      2. 2. Martha (M) Watson 1915–1987
        1. 1. Martha (Virginia) Sessums 1934–2011
        2. 2. Vivian (Lucille) Sessums 1934–2004
        3. 3. Joyce (Evelyn) Sessums 1939–2005
      3. 3. Jessie (A) Watson 1905–1962
        1. 1. Ruby Watson 1931–2018
      4. 4. James (Samuel) Watson 1908–1976 m. Sadie (Ray) Watson 1911–
      5. 5. Ella (Mae) Watson 1898–1961
      6. 6. William (Estel) Watson 1902–1967
        1. 1. William (Brady) Watson 1921–2005
      7. 7. Amanda (Jane Watson) Minetree 1910–1992
        1. 1. Charles (Calvin Minetree) Jr. 1929–1987
      8. 8. Franklin (Columbus) Watson 1919–1986
    2. 2. Nancy (Matilda) Griffin 1874–1952
      1. 1. Robert (William) Griffin 1908–1974
    3. 3. Celia (E.) Watson 1877–1889
    4. 4. James (Franklin) Watson 1879–1912
    5. 5. William (Milton) Watson 1882–1967
      1. 1. Raleigh (E (Rollie Estel)) WATSON 1908–1979
        1. 1. Delores (Jeannette Watson) Luopa 1938–1999
    6. 6. Nathan Watson 1890–1965
    7. 7. Harrison (Greenwood) Watson 1891–1962
    8. 8. Andrew (Fillmore) Watson 1885–1956
      1. 1. Beaulah (Olga) Watson 1917–2008
  2. 2. W (P) Phillips 1844–1933
  3. 3. Nathan Phillips 1849–1929
  4. 4. William (Payton) Phillips 1844–1933
  5. 5. Caroline Phillips 1835–1898 m. John Kees 1831–
    1. 1. James (Arthur) Keys 1871–1957
    2. 2. Calvin (Martin) Kees 1856–1937
      1. 1. Calvin (Cicero) Kees 1878–1943
        1. 1. Turner (Harrison) Kees 1909–1981
    3. 3. William (Franklin) Keys 1860–1934
  6. 6. George Phillips 1839–1863
  7. 7. Robert (Franklin) Phillips 1844–1926
  8. 8. James (Calvin) Phillips 1846–1865
  9. 9. Rhoda (Emaline) Phillips 1854–1877
  10. 10. John (Wesley) Phillips 1857–1947 m. Rachael Phillips 1860–1942
    1. 1. Edmond (Harrison) Phillips 1889–1954
    2. 2. Calvin (McKeiver) Phillips 1880–1967
    3. 3. Laura (Ann) Miller 1884–1955
    4. 4. Elbert (Commadore) Phillips 1877–1971
    5. 5. Romulus (William) Phillips 1878–1969
    6. 6. Clarence (McKinley) Phillips 1894–1981
    7. 7. Levi (Nathan) Phillips 1886–1974
    8. 8. Ella (Nora) Dancy 1903–1982
    9. 9. John (Lovell) Phillips 1891–1977
    10. 10. Lillie (Bell) Miller 1882–1923
  11. 11. Samantha (Evelyn) Phillips 1884–1954

Eli Phillips's Timeline

4 Records

1814
October 1814
Birth of Eli Phillips in Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 46
Eli Phillips resided here in Upper Division, Wilkes, North Carolina
Upper Division, Wilkes, North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 56
Eli Phillips resided here in Jobs Cabin, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Jobs Cabin, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1905
31 Mar 1905
Age 91
Death of Eli Phillips in Jobs Cabin, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Jobs Cabin, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: October 1814
    Event Place: Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jobs Cabin, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1165; Page: 310A; Image: 218615; Family History Library Film: 552664
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Upper Division, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: M653_918; Page: 163; Family History Library Film: 803918
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 142.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CHT
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Upper Division, Wilkes, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Upper Division, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: M653_918; Page: 163; Family History Library Film: 803918

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jobs Cabin, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jobs Cabin, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1165; Page: 310A; Image: 218615; Family History Library Film: 552664

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Jobs Cabin, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Parsonsville, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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