Brief Life History of Phebe
Phebe Phillips was born in 1768, in Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island, United States. She had at least 2 sons and 1 daughter with David Sprague.
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Family Time Line
David Sprague
–
Phebe Phillips
1768–
Edith Green Sprague
1802–1891
George Reynolds Sprague
1810–1879
Thomas Sprague
1816–1870
Sources (3)
- Phebe in entry for Edith Green Bass, "Rhode Island Deaths and Burials, 1802-1950"
- Phebe in entry for Edith Green Boss, "Rhode Island Deaths and Burials, 1802-1950"
- Phebe Phillips in entry for Thomas Sprague, "Rhode Island Deaths and Burials, 1802-1950"
Spouse and Children
– Male
1768– Female
Children (3)
1802–1891 Female
1810–1879 Male
1816–1870 Male
World Events (8)
1776
Age 8
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1776 · Rhode Island Declares Independence
Age 8
Rhode Island declares independence from Great Britain on May 4, 1776, making it the first colony to do so officially.
1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.
Age 32
While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.
Name Meaning
English, Dutch, North German, and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Philip . In North America, this surname has also absorbed cognates from other languages (see Philips ).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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