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THEOPHILUS (THEOPOLIS) Phillips 1735–1789 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1735

Birth Location: Maidenhead, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States

Death Date: Oct 1789

Death Location: Died at sea. Mounument at Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Mary Phillips

Mother: Joseph Philips

Spouse(s): Joanna Prather

Children(s): Elizabeth Phillips

The story of THEOPHILUS (THEOPOLIS) Phillips began in 1735 in Maidenhead, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States. In 1780, THEOPHILUS (THEOPOLIS) Phillips resided in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. In 1789, THEOPHILUS (THEOPOLIS) Phillips resided in Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania. THEOPHILUS (THEOPOLIS) Phillips married Joanna Prather, and had children including Elizabeth Phillips. THEOPHILUS (THEOPOLIS) Phillips passed away in 1789 in Died at sea. Mounument at Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of THEOPHILUS (THEOPOLIS) Phillips began in 1735 in Maidenhead, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States.
  • In 1780, THEOPHILUS (THEOPOLIS) Phillips resided in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States.
  • In 1789, THEOPHILUS (THEOPOLIS) Phillips resided in Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
  • THEOPHILUS (THEOPOLIS) Phillips married Joanna Prather, and had children including Elizabeth Phillips.
  • THEOPHILUS (THEOPOLIS) Phillips passed away in 1789 in Died at sea. Mounument at Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mary Phillips
1700–1752
Birth Location: –
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Joseph Philips
1698–1748
Birth Location: Maidenhead, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
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Spouses(s)

Joanna Prather
1740–1818
Birth Location: MD
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Phillips
1774–1852
Birth Location: New Geneva Fayette Conty, Pennsylvania, United States
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THEOPHILUS Phillips's Ancestors

Self
THEOPHILUS Phillips
1735–1789
Birth Place: Maidenhead, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
Parents
Mary Phillips
1700–1752
Joseph Philips
1698–1748
Maidenhead, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
Philip Phillips
1678–1740
Hannah ((Stockton)) Phillips
1679–1710
Flushing, Long Island, Queens Co., New York
Great-Grandparents
Anna (Phillips)
1650–1681
2nd-Great-Grandparents

THEOPHILUS Phillips's Descendants

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THEOPHILUS ((THEOPOLIS)) Phillips (1735–Oct 1789) m. Joanna Prather (1740–1818)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Phillips 1774–1852 m. Adolph Eberhart 1783–1863
    1. 1. Permelia Eberhart 1813–1865 m. Ellis (Bailey) STEVENSON 1804–1878
      1. 1. Adolph Stevenson 1848–1911 m. Lydia Reed 1856–
        1. 1. Ellis (Bailey) Stevenson 1879–1971 m. Daisy (M.) Smith 1879–1960
        2. 2. William (Reed) Stevenson 1884–1953 m. Jessie (F) Stevenson 1886–
        3. 3. Frances Stevenson 1887–1938 m. George (M) Green 1873–
        4. 4. Infant (Daughter) Stevenson 1892–1892
        5. 5. Francis 1887–
        6. 6. Lottie (E) Stevenson 1876–1966
        7. 7. Alice Stevenson 1877–1964
        8. 8. Julia (E) Stevenson 1882–
        9. 9. Callie Stevenson 1881–
        10. 10. Clara (Callie) Stevenson 1892–1982 m. William Smith 1885–
      2. 2. Richard (Gregg) Stevenson 1841–1919
      3. 3. William (Asa) STEVENSON 1830–1902
      4. 4. Ellis (Baily) Stevenson 1832–1884 m. Mary (Frances) Stevenson 1840–1910
        1. 1. May (Laura) Minor 1874–1954
        2. 2. Presley Stevenson 1869–1890
        3. 3. Maude Stevenson 1878–1940
      5. 5. Martin STEVENSON 1834–
      6. 6. Elizabeth STEVENSON 1835–1894
      7. 7. Priscilla (Ruth) STEVENSON 1837–1916
      8. 8. Alfred (Presley) STEVENSON 1839–1909 m. Sallie (E) Gardner 1848–
        1. 1. Joe Stevenson 1880–
        2. 2. Belle Stevenson 1889–
        3. 3. Winfield (P) Stevenson 1894–
      9. 9. Amos STEVENSON 1852–
      10. 10. Sarah (Ann) STEVENSON 1845–
      11. 11. Frances Stevenson 1847–1906
      12. 12. Permelia Stevenson 1848–
      13. 13. Presley Stevenson 1854–
    2. 2. Adolph Eberhart 1816–1882
    3. 3. Sarah Eberhart 1807–1871

THEOPHILUS Phillips's Timeline

6 Records

1735
1735
Birth of THEOPHILUS (THEOPOLIS) Phillips in Maidenhead, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
Maidenhead, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
1780
1780
Age 45
THEOPHILUS (THEOPOLIS) Phillips resided here in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
1789
1789
Age 54
THEOPHILUS (THEOPOLIS) Phillips resided here in Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania
1789
Oct 1789
Age 54
Death of THEOPHILUS (THEOPOLIS) Phillips in Died at sea. Mounument at Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Died at sea. Mounument at Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1790
9 Feb 1790
Age 55
THEOPHILUS (THEOPOLIS) Phillips resided here in Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
1800
1800
Age 65
THEOPHILUS (THEOPOLIS) Phillips resided here in Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1735
    Event Place: Maidenhead, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Manuscript Collection, 1680s - 1970s, BAH: Legislative Records, 1782 - 1787 [New Jersey State Archives]; Call Number: Box 1-15, Folder 30; Page Number: 3; Family Number: 7

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1789
    Event Place: Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 327

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1790
    Event Place: Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Manuscript Collection, 1680s - 1970s, State Library MSS Coll., #101 - 390 [New Jersey State Archives]; Call Number: Box 5-2, Folder 362; Page Number: 1; Family Number: 5
    [2] New Jersey, Abstract of Wills

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 38; Page: 598; Image: 254; Family History Library Film: 363341

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1789
    Event Place: Died at sea. Mounument at Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 302
    [2] New Jersey, Abstract of Wills
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 146 : 1919
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