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Hi Janet, I’ve checked all of your Phillips against mine but have none that match the dates unfortunately. There maybe a connection further back but I’ve checked on my branches and can’t see any possible connections at the moment. There is a Phillips DNA project that may help with your quest...

Yes she had 4 children. Cyril was my grandad! Wow this is great!!! I have a tree on ancestry but haven’t used it in years. I knew that Eva had passed away when she was young but didn’t realise she had 11 children, but I’d need to check on my tree and notes to see exactly what info I have. This...

Hi, As stated in my original post Nephi is my gt. gt. grandfather. As you are too then we are definitely related. I’m interested to find out which line you descend from. My gr gran was Nephi’s daughter Elizabeth. Do you have any information on George and Elizabeth?

Hello Hazel I've only just seen this! I've sent you a private message. Bruumiegal

Hello Roy Thank you for getting in touch. I have checked my tree and the Joseph Phillips i have was born in 1826, he married Sarah Shenton they had 2 children William H & Georgina. Sorry but i cant see a connection at the moment. Good luck with your research

Hello there Thank you so much Formula T for posting the documents. Ephraim's wife was Elizabeth Margaret Mathews. Its great to see a picture of her, its great to put a face to a her name. They are both buried at Brandwood End & i visit their grave regulary. Love the other photos too. If you have...

Hello Colin Many thanks for asking about the truck. I guess its long gone now :-(( Thanks for the details. I am learning so much, thanks to this website & all the great people on here. Thanks again Colin ps a fabulous donation!!! well done!

Hello Great photos looks like a great day was had by all!! Glorious weather too! I am wondering if anyone saw a green Model T Truck with Ephraim Phillips Ltd. painted on the sides ???? My Great Uncle Ephraim donated it to the Transport Museum. (see thread under factories-Ephraim Phillips...

Great photos Peter! Have you heard of Phyllis Nicklin? This marvellous lady worked at Birmingham University. She photographed various places in Birmingham in the 1960's. Someone has scanned them & put them online. Thank again, im sure lots of people really appreciate these photos.

Hello Peter I am amazed by all this info & documents you have! All i knew about my Uncle Ephraim was that he was an inventor & had factories that made screws/bolts etc. Other than certificates its all i had. Now thanks to you i have learned so much more. I checked with my Dad, but he knew...

Hi Peter I didn't know Ephraim designed & built a rolling machine!! Nor that he donated them to the Museum! I'll check with my Dad but its the first i've heard about it.:shock: Bernie thanks for the tip off! I'll try & found out about the machines, i'd love to see them! Please could you keep...

Fabulous photos Peter. These are the sort need in those local history books. Bet Carl Chinn would love these too. I thought the photo was from the brochure. I wonder if any of the workers descendants use this website!! H T Phillips is Howard Thomas Phillips. I should add that Ephraim...

Wow didn't realise he made duplex bikes! Will have to google it now. I do know Ephraim & his sons patented rivets etc for bike saddles etc. He owned several business in his time. I love the fact his building has his name above it, a lasting memorial! Makes you wonder what important paperwork...

Hello Really happy to see this thread!!! Ephraim is my Great Uncle!!! Peter i'm looking forward to hearing your memories & if you recall the name of the book please let me know.

Hello Blue Grass Unfortunately i don't have a Maurice or Jacob Phillips. Are there any male Phillips that descend from Jacob? There is a Phillips DNA project looking for males to be tested to find connections. Thanks for posting.

Hiya Do you have any dates for Charles Henry? His name doesn't ring any bells but i will check my branches. What area in B'Ham was he from? Do you have the census returns for his family? :)

Hello Good to hear from you. As soon as you find your info let me know & I'll check to see if we have a connection. Feel free to PM me. Look forward to hearing from you. :) Do you have any male Phillips in your family that may be interested in having a DNA test? If you have 5 generations...

Hello Dave Nice to hear from a fellow Phillips:) Do the names mentioned in my post ring any bells with you? I have amongst my many branches & twigs lots of other family names. Some lines upto 1911. So maybe we can find a connection. You can pm me if you'd prefer. Look forward to...

I have some news! Good & bad 1st the good news My newly found cousin sent me a copy of the original marriage record for James Smart Allen & Mary Ann Butcherd. & the bad news - It states he was a bachelor. So back to the drawing board! sorry! You could ask on here for someone to...

No problem:) If it is the same james it means we are related!!! so i'm really interested to know if we are barking up the same tree;)