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Walter Philips 1883–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jun 1883

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 31 July 1962

Death Location: Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: John Phillips

Mother: Alma Fox

Spouse(s): Martha Philips

Children(s): Ferrol Jensen, Florence Philips, Louise Philips, Thelma Schrader, Glenn Philips, Vera Phillips, Betty Phillips, Margaret Phillips, Clayton Phillips

The story of Walter Philips began in 1883 in Illinois. In 1883, Walter Philips resided in Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois. In 1906, Walter Philips resided in Freeport, Illinois, USA. Walter Philips married Martha Philips, and had children including Betty J Phillips, Clayton Phillips, Ferrol J Jensen, Florence Philips, Glenn Philips, Louise Philips, Margaret Phillips, Ned A Phillips, Thelma B Schrader, Vera Lucille Phillips. Walter Philips passed away in 1962 in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Philips began in 1883 in Illinois.
  • In 1883, Walter Philips resided in Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois.
  • In 1906, Walter Philips resided in Freeport, Illinois, USA.
  • Walter Philips married Martha Philips, and had children including Betty J Phillips, Clayton Phillips, Ferrol J Jensen, Florence Philips, Glenn Philips, Louise Philips, Margaret Phillips, Ned A Phillips, Thelma B Schrader, Vera Lucille Phillips.
  • Walter Philips passed away in 1962 in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Phillips
1854–1921
Birth Location: England, United Kingdom
JP
Alma Fox
1856–1927
Birth Location: Sandusky, Sandusky, Ohio, United States
AF

Spouses(s)

Martha Philips
1887–1950
Birth Location: Illinois
MP

Children(s)

Ferrol Jensen
1912–1988
Birth Location: Illinois
FJ
Florence Philips
1920–2012
Birth Location: Illinois
FP
Louise Philips
1916–2004
Birth Location: Illinois
LP
Thelma Schrader
1914–2004
Birth Location: Illinois
TS
Glenn Philips
1906–1952
Birth Location: Illinois
GP
Vera Phillips
1921–1924
Birth Location: Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America
VP
Betty Phillips
1927–1927
Birth Location: –
BP
Margaret Phillips
1923–1923
Birth Location: Lancaster Township, Ill
MP
Clayton Phillips
1925–2000
Birth Location: Illinois
CP

Walter Philips's Ancestors

Self
Walter Philips
1883–1962
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
John Phillips
1854–1921
England, United Kingdom
Alma Fox
1856–1927
Sandusky, Sandusky, Ohio, United States
Grandparents
Cornelius (Phillips farmer in US American Civil War) USA
1832–1908
Somersham, Huntingdonshire, England
Jane Pedley
1831–1865
Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, England
Andrew Fox
1819–1888
Northumberland, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Susannah Howey
1838–1917
Northumberland County, PA, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Phillips
1801–1864
Susannah USA
1805–1861
Thomas Pedley
1796–1882
Hannah Seekings
1796–1846
Joseph Fox
1787–1872
Lois Fox
1794–1891
Robert Howey
1774–1850
Sarah Price
1813–1897
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Illger
1775–1831
John Jr
1746–1833
Catherine Fox
1750–1833
John Jardon
1771–1850
Phebe Jardon
1774–1850
Aaron Price
1790–
Susan Price
1787–1850

Walter Philips's Descendants

1.
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Walter Philips (10 Jun 1883–31 July 1962) m. Martha Philips (abt 1887–1950)
  1. 1. Ferrol (J) Jensen 1912–1988 m. Clyde Jensen 1899–1937
    1. 1. Ronald Jensen 1937–1962 m. Sarah (Jane) Cooper 1940–1996
    2. 2. Harold (L) Jensen 1934–2011
    3. 3. Dale Jensen 1930–2020
  2. 2. Florence Philips 1920–2012
  3. 3. Louise Philips 1916–2004 m. George (Mervin) Leid 1913–
  4. 4. Thelma (B.) Schrader 1914–2004
  5. 5. Glenn Philips 1906–1952
  6. 6. Vera (Lucille) Phillips 1921–1924
  7. 7. Betty (J.) Phillips 1927–1927
  8. 8. Margaret Phillips 1923–1923
  9. 9. Clayton Phillips 1925–2000

Walter Philips's Timeline

9 Records

1883
10 Jun 1883
Birth of Walter Philips in Illinois
Illinois
1883
1883
Walter Philips resided here in Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois
Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois
1906
12 Jul 1906
Age 23
Walter Philips resided here in Freeport, Illinois, USA
Freeport, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Walter Philips resided here in Freeport Ward 1, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Freeport Ward 1, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 34
Walter Philips resided here in Stephenson County, Illinois, USA
Stephenson County, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 37
Walter Philips resided here in Freeport Ward 4, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Freeport Ward 4, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Walter Philips resided here in Lancaster, Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Lancaster, Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 67
Walter Philips resided here in Florence, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Florence, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1962
31 July 1962
Age 79
Death of Walter Philips
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1883
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), For the State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2340295
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Stephenson County
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Florence, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: 1845; Page: 71; Enumeration District: 89-8

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1883
    Event Place: Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois
    Record Source: Stephenson County, Illinois Farmer Directory, 1917

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1906
    Event Place: Freeport, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Freeport Daily Bulletin; Publication Date: 12 Jul 1906; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Freeport Ward 1, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Stephenson County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Stephenson County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Freeport Ward 4, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2340295

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Florence, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Florence, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: 1845; Page: 71; Enumeration District: 89-8

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harlem
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lancaster, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), For the State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 July 1962
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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