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Ruth Phillips 1807–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1807

Birth Location: Sevier County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 1900

Death Location: Ringgold, Catoosa, Georgia, USA

Father: Thomas Millsaps

Mother: Barsheba Williams

Spouse(s): Joseph Phillips

Children(s): James Phillips, Andrew Phillips, Amanda Phillips, Alfred Phillips, Martha Phillips, Robert Phillips, Martha Morgan, Joseph Philip, John Phillips

In 1807, Ruth Phillips entered the world in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA, born to Thomas Millsaps And Barsheba Williams. In 1850, Ruth Phillips resided in Subdivision 33, Gilmer, Georgia, USA. In 1860, Ruth Phillips resided in District 10, Benton, Polk, Tennessee, USA. Ruth Phillips married Joseph Jasper Phillips, and had children including Alfred William Phillips, Amanda Mandy Phillips, Andrew Phillips, James Phillips, John Phillips, Joseph Philip, Martha Eliza Phillips, Martha Elizabeth Phillips Morgan, Robert Phillips. Ruth Phillips passed away in 1900 in Ringgold, Catoosa, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1807, Ruth Phillips entered the world in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA, born to Thomas Millsaps And Barsheba Williams.
  • In 1850, Ruth Phillips resided in Subdivision 33, Gilmer, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, Ruth Phillips resided in District 10, Benton, Polk, Tennessee, USA.
  • Ruth Phillips married Joseph Jasper Phillips, and had children including Alfred William Phillips, Amanda Mandy Phillips, Andrew Phillips, James Phillips, John Phillips, Joseph Philip, Martha Eliza Phillips, Martha Elizabeth Phillips Morgan, Robert Phillips.
  • Ruth Phillips passed away in 1900 in Ringgold, Catoosa, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Millsaps
1752–1837
Birth Location: Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, United States
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Barsheba Williams
1759–1854
Birth Location: Randolph, British Colonial America, North Carolina, USA
BW

Spouses(s)

Joseph Phillips
1804–1900
Birth Location: Marylebone, Middlesex, England
JP

Children(s)

James Phillips
1849–1920
Birth Location: Georgia
JP
Andrew Phillips
1838–
Birth Location: Georgia
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Amanda Phillips
1843–1900
Birth Location: Montgomery, Georgia, United States
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Alfred Phillips
1833–1861
Birth Location: Nc
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Martha Phillips
1831–1900
Birth Location: McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
MP
Robert Phillips
1852–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Martha Morgan
1860–1949
Birth Location: (Hell's Hollow) or Mckaysville, Georgia - Fannin County, Georgia
MM
Joseph Philip
1843–
Birth Location: Georgia
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John Phillips
1835–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JP

Ruth Phillips's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Phillips
1807–1900
Birth Place: Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Thomas Millsaps
1752–1837
Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, United States
Barsheba Williams
1759–1854
Randolph, British Colonial America, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Milsap
1719–1793
Antrim, Ireland, British lsles, Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Robert Millsaps
1723–1796
Ireland, British lsles, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Millsaps
1679–1760
Lady Poplin
1684–1761
John King
–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Millsaps
1649–1675
John King
1674–1735

Ruth Phillips's Descendants

1.
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Ruth Phillips (1807–1900) m. Joseph (Jasper) Phillips (5 Feb 1804–1900)
  1. 1. James Phillips 1849–1920 m. Nancy Richie 1845–1937
    1. 1. Arby (Zena) MaGill 1869–1961 m. James Magill 1864–1958 m. Jim (W) Mcgill 1864–1958
      1. 1. Mary (A) Magill 1893–1944 m. Elias Smith 1872–1939
        1. 1. Jessie (Bell) Ray 1912–1998 m. Jno (F) Ray 1910–1988 m. Fred Ray 1887– m. Ward (J) Smith 1912–
        2. 2. Pauline Harvey 1913–2002
        3. 3. Lula Smith 1916–1925
        4. 4. John (W.) Smith 1917–2004
        5. 5. Claud Smith 1924–1976
        6. 6. Ened Smith 1921–
        7. 7. Dave Smith 1923–1981
        8. 8. Bertha Smith 1927–1993 m. Winfred Ballew 1920–
        9. 9. Mice Smith 1920–
        10. 10. John Smith 1916–2004 m. Theda Smith 1921–1949
        11. 11. Susie Smith 1911–
        12. 12. Wallie Smith 1918–
        13. 13. Pauline (Elizabeth Thompson) Smith-McDonald 1912–2009
        14. 14. Poline (Smith) Harvey 1914–2002
        15. 15. Lula Smith 1916–
        16. 16. Ened Smith 1921–
        17. 17. Ened Smith 1921–
      2. 2. Amanda (L) Magill 1895–1964
      3. 3. Roy McGill 1904–1977 m. Glagis Reed 1913–1987
      4. 4. Bessie Mcgill 1906–1988 m. Harper Stewart 1907–
      5. 5. Ray McGill 1906–1977 m. Glady McGill 1914–1988
        1. 1. Eva McGill 1938–2000
        2. 2. Lavis (M) McGill 1945–2019
      6. 6. Benie (Ethel Mae) Stewart 1907–1988 m. Herman Stewart 1907–1987
      7. 7. Susie (Estell) Thrasher 1914–1990 m. Thermon Thrasher 1918–1977
        1. 1. Darrell (Drew) Thrasher 1939–2008
        2. 2. Carolyn (S) Thrasher 1940–2001
      8. 8. Susie (Estell) Thrasher 1913–1990 m. Therman Thrasher 1918–
        1. 1. Carrolyn (Sue) Thrasher 1939–2001
      9. 9. Jep (D) McGill 1897–1975 m. Luda (Mae) McGill 1901–1988
        1. 1. Himo McGill 1879–
        2. 2. Dorothea (L) Williams 1919– m. George (P) Williams 1920–
        3. 3. Ellen Mcgill 1921–
        4. 4. Gurtrue Mcgill 1923– m. Melvin (C) Ayers 1926–
        5. 5. Amas Mcgill 1926–
        6. 6. Dorothea (L) Williams 1919–2000 m. George (P) Williams 1920–
      10. 10. Emmett (W) McGill 1898–1981 m. Cora McGill 1909–
      11. 11. Herbert Mcgill 1900–1933 m. Nola (M) King 1903–1976
        1. 1. Ruby Mcgill 1922–
        2. 2. Charles (Alvin) Magill 1924–1982
      12. 12. Dadie Mcgill 1906– m. Bitha Lambert 1912–
      13. 13. Lee Magill 1908–1966 m. Ettes McGill 1912– m. Etter McGill 1912–1994
        1. 1. Eugene McGill 1929–2011
      14. 14. Florence Mayill 1893–1942
        1. 1. Anna (Lee) Sharp 1913–
        2. 2. Lulabelle Stewart 1916–
        3. 3. Ollie (M) Stewart 1920– m. Marion (L) Stewart 1912–
        4. 4. Robert Sharp 1914–1990 m. Loraine (M) Sharp 1920–1982
        5. 5. Ollie (M) Stewart 1920– m. Marion (L) Stewart 1912–
      15. 15. Jephtha (D) Magill 1897– m. Luda (M) McGill 1902–
        1. 1. Himo McGill 1879–
      16. 16. Emmett (W) McGill 1899– m. Cora McGill 1909–
      17. 17. James (H) Magill 1900–
      18. 18. Florence Magill 1892–
      19. 19. Nellie McGille 1896–
    2. 2. Jim Phillips 1866–1937 m. Rebecca Holmes 1889–1961
      1. 1. Naoma (E) Quall 1915–1978 m. Truman (W) Quall 1910–
      2. 2. Ortha (I) Herron 1917–1999 m. Lewallayn Herron 1913–
      3. 3. Willia Phillips 1919–1981
      4. 4. Verda Woodward 1921– m. Earnest Woodward 1914–
      5. 5. Leonard (M) Phillips 1924– m. Kathryn (A) Phillips 1925–
      6. 6. Ruth (A) McCollough 1909– m. Ralph (J) McCollough 1906–
      7. 7. James (H) Phillips 1909–1989 m. Hazel (B) Phillips 1914–
      8. 8. Roscoe (William) Phillips 1911–1975 m. Dona (O) Phillips 1917–
      9. 9. Edna (Marie) Rowland 1906–1999
        1. 1. Ruby (Marie) Stewart 1931–2014
    3. 3. Merica (A.) Phillips 1868–1952
      1. 1. Lonnie (Ladell) Longwith 1896–1969
      2. 2. Ida (Louisa Jane) Longwith 1894–1978
        1. 1. Marysia (Pauline) White 1918–1994
        2. 2. Charles (Kenneth) White 1929–2001
      3. 3. Alice (Winifred) Longwith 1906–1986
        1. 1. Willie (Ruth) Mitchell 1926–1989
    4. 4. John Phillips 1872– m. Caroline Phillips 1870–1921
      1. 1. Frank (Lee) Phillips 1903–1975
      2. 2. Gordon (Lee) Phillips 1914–1998 m. Elsie (Ivalee Ash) * 1908–1986
        1. 1. James (Earl) Phillips 1940–2020
    5. 5. Loniza (J.) Phillips 1874–
    6. 6. Marion (H. J.) Phillips 1877–
      1. 1. Bessie (Arman) Phillips 1903–2003
    7. 7. Orville (B) Phillips 1892– m. Eva (Lula Melzina) Phillips 1902–
    8. 8. Abraham (Franklin) Phillips 1887–1963
      1. 1. Dorothy (Phillips) Brown 1925–
      2. 2. DOVIE (MAGDELENE) PHILLIPS 1922–2012
        1. 1. Della (Belle) Daves 1941–2020
      3. 3. Christeen (Ellen) PHILLIPS 1927–2018
    9. 9. Samuel (Leonard) Phillips 1881–1972
      1. 1. EVA (NANCIE) PHILLIPS 1920–2011
        1. 1. Ted (Allen) Carter 1939–2008
      2. 2. Clifford (Woody) Phillips 1912–2005
        1. 1. Geraldine (Ann) Phillips 1937–2014
    10. 10. Dennis (Jasper) Phillips 1884–1979
      1. 1. Marion (Dennis) Phillips 1916–2001
  2. 2. Andrew Phillips 1838–
    1. 1. Matilda (Tee) Phillips 1872–1913
      1. 1. Eulah (Clydie) Lawrence 1903–1995 m. Eugene (L) Helsel 1900–
  3. 3. Amanda ("Mandy") Phillips 1843–1900
    1. 1. Samuel (Rosencrant) Millsaps 1864–1939
      1. 1. John (Henry) Millsap 1917–1985
    2. 2. Peter (Joseph) Millsap 1873–1947
      1. 1. Ruth McWilliams 1915–2011
  4. 4. Alfred (William) Phillips 1833–1861
    1. 1. William (B.) Phillips 1857–1948
      1. 1. Marion (P.) Phillips 1892–1925
        1. 1. Marion (Houston) Phillips 1926–1992
  5. 5. Martha (Eliza) Phillips 1831–1900
    1. 1. Nancy (Susannah) Boyd 1852–1921
      1. 1. Elex (I) Kelsay 1878–
        1. 1. Everett (Leroy) Kelsay 1903–1986 m. Cleo Kelsay 1911–
        2. 2. Ivan Kelsay 1916– m. Grace (C) Kelsay 1917–
        3. 3. Georgie (L) Kelsay 1921–
    2. 2. Andrew (Boyd) Jr. 1866–1935
      1. 1. Susie (W) Lee 1892– m. Walter (A) Lee 1890– m. Walter (A) Lee 1890–
        1. 1. Francis Galos 1926–
        2. 2. Francis Galos 1926–
      2. 2. Nancy (Susan) Boyd 1892–
        1. 1. Roy (Richard) Lee 1915–2006
      3. 3. Evaline ("Evie") Boyd 1899–1937
        1. 1. Geneva Helt 1932–
  6. 6. Robert Phillips 1852–
    1. 1. Adah (V) Lenguith 1881–1956 m. James Lenguith 1884–
      1. 1. Alma (L) Riddle 1905– m. Herbert (W) Riddle 1905–
        1. 1. William (Lawrence) Riddle 1929–2004
        2. 2. Aleene Riddle 1943– m. Harland (A) Purce 1933–2019
  7. 7. Martha (Elizabeth Phillips) Morgan 1860–1949
    1. 1. Mary (J) Roberson m. Garuett (L) Roberson 1893–
      1. 1. Roy Roberson 1922–1979
      2. 2. George Robinson 1917–
      3. 3. Cleyde Robinson 1925–
    2. 2. William (Frank) Morgan 1893–1942
      1. 1. Pearline (Virginia) Morgan 1927–1979
  8. 8. Joseph Philip 1843–
  9. 9. John Phillips 1835–

Ruth Phillips's Timeline

5 Records

1807
1807
Birth of Ruth Phillips in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 43
Ruth Phillips resided here in Subdivision 33, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
Subdivision 33, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 53
Ruth Phillips resided here in District 10, Benton, Polk, Tennessee, USA
District 10, Benton, Polk, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 73
Ruth Phillips resided here in Mobile, Fannin, Georgia, USA
Mobile, Fannin, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 93
Death of Ruth Phillips in Ringgold, Catoosa, Georgia, USA
Ringgold, Catoosa, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1807
    Event Place: Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 33, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 10, Benton, Polk, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mobile, Fannin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ringgold, Catoosa, Georgia, USA
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