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James Preston Philips 1845–1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jun 1845

Birth Location: Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 19 May 1895

Death Location: Brighton, Tipton, Tennessee, USA

Father: George Phillips

Mother: Sarah Griffin

Spouse(s): Regina Colvin

Children(s): Frances Philips, Clarance Philips, Lillie Philips

The story of James Preston Philips began in 1845 in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA. In 1850, James Preston Philips resided in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA. In 1860, James Preston Philips resided in Chester, South Carolina, USA. James Preston Philips married Regina Vienna Colvin, and had children including Clarance B Philips, Frances Philips, Lillie Philips. James Preston Philips passed away in 1895 in Brighton, Tipton, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Preston Philips began in 1845 in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, James Preston Philips resided in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, James Preston Philips resided in Chester, South Carolina, USA.
  • James Preston Philips married Regina Vienna Colvin, and had children including Clarance B Philips, Frances Philips, Lillie Philips.
  • James Preston Philips passed away in 1895 in Brighton, Tipton, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Phillips
1820–1867
Birth Location: Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
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Sarah Griffin
1822–1900
Birth Location: Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
SG

Spouses(s)

Regina Colvin
1843–1919
Birth Location: Chester County, South Carolina, USA
RC

Children(s)

Frances Philips
1868–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
FP
Clarance Philips
1874–1936
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
CP
Lillie Philips
1875–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
LP

James Philips's Ancestors

Self
James Philips
1845–1895
Birth Place: Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
Parents
George W Phillips
1820–1867
Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
Sarah (Adeline) Griffin
1822–1900
Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James Phillips
1802–1857
South Carolina, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Mims
1804–1851
Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Martha Parnell
1770–
George Mims
1777–1854
Julia Mims
1775–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Mims
1757–1820
Mary Andrews
1757–1827

James Philips's Descendants

1.
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James (Preston) Philips (3 Jun 1845–19 May 1895) m. Regina (Vienna) Colvin (11 Jan 1843–11 Apr 1919)
  1. 1. Frances Philips 1868–
  2. 2. Clarance (B) Philips 1874–1936 m. Margaret (Elizabeth) Johnston 1875–1920 m. Lyda Phillips 1875–
    1. 1. Venie (R) Phillips 1897–
    2. 2. James (Paul) Phillips 1899–
    3. 3. Edward (Franklin) Phillips 1903–
    4. 4. Walter (Dede) Phillips 1907–
  3. 3. Lillie Philips 1875–

James Philips's Timeline

6 Records

1845
3 Jun 1845
Birth of James Preston Philips in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 5
James Preston Philips resided here in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 15
James Preston Philips resided here in Chester, South Carolina, USA
Chester, South Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 25
James Preston Philips resided here in District 8, Tipton, Tennessee, USA
District 8, Tipton, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 35
James Preston Philips resided here in Tipton, Tipton, Tennessee, USA
Tipton, Tipton, Tennessee, USA
1895
19 May 1895
Age 50
Death of James Preston Philips in Brighton, Tipton, Tennessee, USA
Brighton, Tipton, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1845
    Event Place: Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 7, Tipton, Tennessee; Roll: 1282; Page: 392a; Enumeration District: 158
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 8, Tipton, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1567; Page: 124A
    [3] 1860 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: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Chester, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1217; Page: 25; Family History Library Film:
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Chester, South Carolina; Roll: 851; Page: 50a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Chester, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Chester, South Carolina; Roll: 851; Page: 50a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Chester, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 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: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Chester, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1217; Page: 25; Family History Library Film:

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 8, Tipton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 8, Tipton, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1567; Page: 124A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Tipton, Tipton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 7, Tipton, Tennessee; Roll: 1282; Page: 392a; Enumeration District: 158

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1895
    Event Place: Brighton, Tipton, Tennessee, USA
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