John Phillips, of Easton

(12.) JOHN PHILLIPS, was born in Easton, May 21st, 1734. He died Feb. 14th, 1805. He was a son of Samuel Phillips, who was born in Easton in 1702, and a grandson of Capt. John Phillips of Easton. Whether he died in Easton or in Vermont does not appear.

He married Jane Ellis, daughter of Richard Ellis & Jane Phillips.

From THE NICHOLAS PHILLIPS FAMILY

John Phillips was a soldier in the Revolution and fought in the Battle of Bennington.

DAR Ancestor #: A090550

• Service:  MASSACHUSETTS    Rank: PRIVATE
• Service Description:  1) CAPT JOSHUA WILBORE 2) COLS WHITNEY,HATHAWAY,MITCHELL

Family

John and Jane were most likely married in Easton as their children were all born there, however no marriage record is in existence.

Children (born in Easton Mass)

• 1. John, b. 16 Feb 1761, d. Marlboro, VT 23 Aug 1841,[2] m. Ruth D. ____, d. 26 Feb 1842 age 70 years[2]
• 2. Molly, b. 12 Nov 1763, d. 1831
• 3. Enos, b. 1765
• 4. Percis, b. 2 Jul 1767, d. Vermont Apr 1829
• 5. Hannah, b. 14 Mar 1770, d. 13 Jan 1850, m? ____ Fulton
• 6. Marcy, b. 22 Sep 1773, d. 21 Feb 1831
• 7. Phoebe, b. 4 Feb 1777, d. Marlborough, VT 14 Aug 1863, m(1) 5 Sep 1797 James Charter, bap. Hartford CT 24 May 1741, d. 21 Apr 1821, m(2) Marlborough 13 Dec 1831 Joseph Bryant, d. Marlborough 23 May 1843
• 8. Sally, b. 2 May 1780, d. 17 May 1862, m. Joshua Morse

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• "Biographical Sketches of Richard Ellis" page 18.
• Biographical Sketches of Richard Ellis, the First Settler of Ashfield, Mass., and His Descendants (Google eBook) W. Graham, 1888 - 483 pages.  Page 74.
• Find A Grave Memorial# 49480141

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