Phillis Family Queries

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From Jenny Richards

Seeking information on parents of Louisa Caroline Phillis born 1873 Pancras Middlesex England. Parents James Phillis and Elizabeth Phillis formerly Elizabeth Welland. Louisa married Frederick Albery Heale in 1892. Any info would be appreciated.

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From Mark Phillis

I am researching the the Phillis surname, particularly in the area of Leeds England. I am trying to map the lives of two people, Arthur Phillis and Annie Phillis who were man and wife, Annie was formally Annie Crossland, They were married in 1898 Buslingthorp Leeds aged 24 and 21. They had three children while living in Leeds, Alfred 1898, Sarah 1901 and Arthur 1903. Then in or around 1913 Annie moved to Barnsley and had another child but their are no signs of Arthur senior at this time. Any information to the whereabouts of Arthur senior would be pleasing or Annie PRE 1913. GRATEFULLY Mark in England.

Seeking the parents or further info concerning Thomas PHILLIS born 27 Nov 1837, supposedly in Leeds, England. Married 16 June 1870 to Sarah Frances KINSEY in Centralia, Marion Co., Illinois. Their children include Harry, John, Thomas, George, Frank & Alice.

I am looking for information relating to the family of Phillipa Phillis born abt 1690. Her date of death is 19/5/1748 and she died in the parish of Illogan in Cornwall England. Her husband's name was William Merratt and they had 9 children. She is my 8 times gt gt grandmother and I would like to know more about her family. Thank you for your time.

From: Linda Barry

Seeking further information about my John Phillis who was tried 1836 for housebreaking in Somerset England. He was transported to Australia in 1837. John died 1888 New South Wales. Have fairly comprehensive family tree for John in Australia, but no luck in finding John's christening or parents in Somerset, England.

My wife's father's family came from Eastry, Kent, England from a John Phillis who was born 23/07/1769 died 13/03/1836 and married to Charlotte Godwin in 1794 who died 4/07/1850. They had 6 children as follows.

James sailed to South Australia on The Duchess of Northumberland and arrived in December 1839 where he died 31/08/1889. He was married to Susannah Chapman on 14/08/1820 in Eastry.

- William Phillis born 29/03/1800 in Eastry and died 8/11/1871 in South Australia

I would like to be able to find out more about John Phillis , trace both his ancestry and of his other children. I would also like to get more details about John and his life. Can anyone please help? Karl Amsuss

I am living in a house I believe was built by William Phillis in Mount Pleasant South Australia in the mid 1800's. Any information about the family and connections would be appreciated. We are looking to add pictures / information etc to the house to complement the restorations we are currently doing.

James sailed to South Australia on The Duchess of Northumberland and arrived in December 1839 where he died 31/08/1889. He was married to Susannah Chapman on 14/08/1820 in Eastry.

- William Phillis born 29/03/1800 in Eastry and died 8/11/1871 in South Australia

I am researching the Phillis surname in the Kansas area. My grandmother was Hazel Phillis, daughter of Annie Dodd and David Francis Phillis (son of Joseph John Phillis who was the son Sally Phillis and ??). I would appreciate any information and help you can give me as I have recently come upon conflicting information as to who Sally's husband may have been as well as conflicting information about the surnames of the children of "Frank" and Annie Phillis. (I was sent a ged file in which the first four children, my grandmother included, had the surname of Watson)

I am researching my mothers side of the family (EDMONDS). Records show the George Edmonds died prior to Feb. 1782 in Augusta Co., VA as his orphan daughter was given to a John Dalhouse and then returned to her mother less than a year later. In 1792 Ann Edmonds married John Morgan and the bond list her as the daughter of George Edmonds deceased and Nelly FILLIS. Nelly Fillis Edmonds was in Buncombe Co., NC in 1800. My mother always said that she was Dutch-Irish and I had an uncle with the nick name of Dutch.

By what books that I have read they have stated that Augusta Co., VA was settled by Scotch-Irish that migrated down from PA. Does anyone have any information on this Nelly Fillis or have you run into any other Phillis/Fillis that married into the Edmonds' line? Any information would be appreciated.

I am in search of a Laura PHILLIS m. Luther WEAVER. I'm guessing they were married 1910-1920. Their children were: Walter, Ivy, Annie, & Olive. I have information that the WEAVER family attended a reunion in Beverly, OH, but I don't know if it was a WEAVER reunion, or a PHILLIS reunion. Anyone with any information regarding this please contact me at weaverdelooh@hotmail.com

I saw the newspaper article on the PHILLIS family reunion, and was hoping someone would recognize my names. Thank you.

Am seeking date of birth and date of marriage info on Elizabeth Phillis, daughter of Joseph Phillis of Smith twp, Washington Co., PA. Elizabeth was a sister of Charles Phillis of same Co. location and married Thomas William Cherry there. Am also seeking info on accurate list of children of these two including birth dates and locations. I have her birth date abt. 1792 (?).

My great/grandmother, Susannah Cherry was subject of Thomas Cherry's Guardianship prior to 1855 in Guernsey Co. OH. In 1850 census she was living in household of Thomas's wife's (Elizabeth Phillis) brother's household (Charles Phillis) in same county.

An Elizabeth Phillis was noted on an 1845 marriage license with a David Glass of that County. I don't know if this is same Elizabeth as other Phillis families had migrated there from PA. also as well as Cherry families. (Guernsey and Muskingum Co. & others).

Would sure appreciate any info you might have re/this former Elizabeth Phillis. Barry Faulkner in Bandon, OR.

Looking for history on Thomas and Elizabeth (Phillis) Cherry (both born in Washington Co., PA) of Guernsey Co. OH after 1835, as well as on son Joseph Cherry b. abt. 1814 at Washington Co., PA. In a guardianship proceeding on Susannah Cherry in 1855, record shows:..."Thomas Cherry's Heir (Susannah Cherry's guardian)....August 20, 1855 Journal No.1 page 372. Charles Phillis Appointed Guardian to Susanna Cherry aged 16 years, an heir at Law of Joseph Cherry, deceased, late of Guernsey Co. Bond of $100. with William Hillman as security. Bond filed same day. This Appointment made for the purpose of obtaining marriage license."...........William Hillman and Susannah are great grandparents of mine and I am searching for name of Susannah's mother as well as finding out what happened to family prior to and around 1850, when census shows Susannah living in household of Charles Phillis (brother of Elizabeth) with his wife Jane McCorkle and two small children. Any information would be truly appreciated.......flybarry@webtv.net.........Barry Faulkner in Bandon, OR.

Does anyone know what happened to Thomas Cherry and his wife, the former Elizabeth Phillis, both of Washington, Co. PA, b. 1788 and 1792. They purchased land in Guernsey Co. OH. in 1835 and were not shown in
1850 census. Thomas Cherry was listed as former guardian of Susannah b. 1840 and Alcinda Cherry b. abt 1842 in Guardianship proceedings in 1855 and 1858 on the two girls when new appointments were made. Elizabeth Phillis was a daughter of Joseph Phillis of Smith twp. Washington Co., PA., and sister of Charles Phillis living in Guernsey Co. OH. after 1845. flybarry@webtv.net Barry Faulkner, a ggrandson of Susannah's.

Can anyone confirm a Katy Phillis [could have been Phillips] m. Orion W. Keith in Noble Co. Ohio around 1890/92?

I am trying to parents of Sally Doyle (or Doial), wife of John Little Phillis. She was probably from PA. She was born 1 April 1790, married John Little Phillis 31 May 1804 in Springfield Township, Erie County, PA. ( could also have have been either Beaver or Washington Co., PA) . She died 19 Oct 1865 in Center Township, Morgan County, Ohio. Please let me know if you can tell me anything about her parents. Thank you in advance for your help! Shelley Murphy kosapan@strato.net

I am looking for information Sarah Phillis, who married James J. Atkinson. Sarah also may have been married to a Phillips as well as a Schenck. Sarah died either 2/19/1918 or 17. Her children, were born in southern Ohio, Morgan and Hocking counties for at least Sam J. b. February 24, 1864, and Elizabeth b. November 20, 1871. She has at least two brothers, S. H. Phillis and J. M. Phillis.

UPDATE: It now appears that Sarah Phillis is the daughter of James M. Phillis and Kesiah Elliott. She was born in 1842, and has six brothers and sisters. I am confused as to why her memorial card listed her surviving brothers as Phillips, instead of Phillis.

James M. Phillis, the 2nd appears to be the brother listed on the card as James M. Phillips. Does any one have any ideas as to why the card might show Sarah as a Phillis and James as a Phillips?

I am researching the PHILLIS surname in my family. Family tradition has them coming from Beaver and Washington Counties in PA to Ohio. In particular, I am interested in one Catherine PHILLIS, b. 1791 (in PA), who was the daughter of Charles PHILLIS (no info). Catherine married Christian HACKATHORN, this is my direct line. Sisters of Catherine PHILLIS include Nancy (RUSSEL), Polly (CAMPBELL) AND Rebecca PHILLIS. Christian HACKATHORN is buried in Carroll Co., OH, but Catherine doesn't appear to be there. I have had little success with this line after years of research. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Hollie A. Henke Navarre, OH.