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Lee Roy Philips 1903–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Dec 1903

Birth Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 6 April 1974

Death Location: Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Crawford Phillips

Mother: Mary Knight

Spouse(s): Hazel Vernoy

Children(s): Margaret Philips

The story of Lee Roy Philips began in 1903 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. In 1910, Lee Roy Philips resided in Atlanta Ward 4, Fulton, Georgia, USA. In 1920, Lee Roy Philips resided in Atlanta Ward 2, Fulton, Georgia, USA. Lee Roy Philips married Hazel C Vernoy, and had children including Margaret B Philips. Lee Roy Philips passed away in 1974 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Lee Roy Philips began in 1903 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1910, Lee Roy Philips resided in Atlanta Ward 4, Fulton, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1920, Lee Roy Philips resided in Atlanta Ward 2, Fulton, Georgia, USA.
  • Lee Roy Philips married Hazel C Vernoy, and had children including Margaret B Philips.
  • Lee Roy Philips passed away in 1974 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Crawford Phillips
1856–1923
Birth Location: DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
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Mary Knight
1875–1926
Birth Location: United States of America
MK

Spouses(s)

Hazel Vernoy
1902–1987
Birth Location: Georgia
HV

Children(s)

Margaret Philips
1923–2002
Birth Location: Georgia
MP

Lee Philips's Ancestors

Self
Lee Philips
1903–1974
Birth Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Parents
Crawford L Phillips
1856–1923
DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
Mary (Bell) Knight
1875–1926
United States of America
Grandparents
Paschal (C) Philips
1814–1891
Georgia
Melissa (White) Key
1820–1885
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
James Phillips
1786–1872
Sarah McIntire
1795–1877
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Levi Phillips
1746–1847
Barbara Hough
1757–1842

Lee Philips's Descendants

1.
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Lee (Roy) Philips (26 Dec 1903–6 April 1974) m. Hazel (C) Vernoy (16 September 1902–17 July 1987)
  1. 1. Margaret (B) Philips 1923–2002 m. Roy (August) Wegener 1917–2010

Lee Philips's Timeline

10 Records

1903
26 Dec 1903
Birth of Lee Roy Philips in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 7
Lee Roy Philips resided here in Atlanta Ward 4, Fulton, Georgia, USA
Atlanta Ward 4, Fulton, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Lee Roy Philips resided here in Atlanta Ward 2, Fulton, Georgia, USA
Atlanta Ward 2, Fulton, Georgia, USA
1922
Abt 1922
Age 19
Lee Roy Philips resided here in Atlanta
Atlanta
1930
1930
Age 27
Lee Roy Philips resided here in Asheville, Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Lee Roy Philips resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 37
Lee Roy Philips resided here in Asheville, Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1942
1942
Age 39
Lee Roy Philips resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 47
Lee Roy Philips resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1974
6 April 1974
Age 71
Death of Lee Roy Philips in Ormond Beach, Fla.
Ormond Beach, Fla.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1903
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 290
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Atlanta Ward 4, Fulton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Atlanta Ward 2, Fulton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1922
    Event Place: Atlanta
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Atlanta Constitution; Publication Date: 6 Aug 1922; Publication Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; ,0.30181292,0.51214945,0.3358188&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Asheville, Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2341410

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02877; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 11-6B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Asheville, Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02877; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 11-6B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 290

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Asheville, Buncombe

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1974
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Atlanta Constitution - 8 Apr 1974 - Page 50, Obituary for Roy Phillips 8 Apr 1974

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Asheville
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Atlanta Constitution; Publication Date: 8 Apr 1974; Publication Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; ,0.019564044,0.4003399,0.26741144&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 April 1974
    Event Place: Ormond Beach, Fla.
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Atlanta Constitution; Publication Date: 8 Apr 1974; Publication Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; ,0.019564044,0.4003399,0.26741144&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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