Brief Life History of Richard
When Richard Phillips was born on 12 April 1802, in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States, his father, David Phillips, was 36 and his mother, Anna Goodwin, was 31. He married Eliza J. Perry on 19 January 1825, in Harrison, Virginia, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in Upshur, Virginia, United States in 1860 and Meade District, Upshur, West Virginia, United States in 1870. He died on 24 August 1874, in Upshur, West Virginia, United States, at the age of 72, and was buried in French Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, French Creek, French Creek, Upshur, Virginia, United States.
Photos and Memories (2)
Do you know Richard? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (27)
- Richard Phillips, "United States Census, 1870"
- Richard Phillips, "Massachusetts, Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
- Richard Phillips, "West Virginia, County Marriage Records, 1776-1971"
Spouse and Children
Children (9)
+4 More Children
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (7)
+2 More Children
World Events (8)
1803
France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.
1812 · Monumental Church Built
The Monumental Church was built between 1812-1814 on the sight where the Richmond Theatre fire had taken place. It is a monument to those that died in the fire.
1821 · Financial Relief for Public Land
A United States law to provide financial relief for the purchasers of Public Lands. It permitted the earlier buyers, that couldn't pay completely for the land, to return the land back to the government. This granted them a credit towards the debt they had on land. Congress, also, extended credit to buyer for eight more years. Still while being in economic panic and the shortage of currency made by citizens, the government hoped that with the time extension, the economy would improve.
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.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.