- "William Philips, first known ancestor, married Mary Swann, daughter of Mathew Swann, a prominent early citizen of Surry. (Col.Surry-107).
The will of William Philips, dated 2-14-1721, probated 4-19-1721 mentioned wife Mary, sons John, William, Swann, and Mathew Philips, the last three being under the age of 16 years, and daughters: Anne; Mary; and Elizabeth Philips.
The inventory of William Philips, signed by Mary Philips in April, 1721, listed personal property onthe Blackwater plantation, the Round Hill plantation and the "Home" plantation.
As Mary Philips, widow of William Phillips, she made her will in Surry 3-28-1727. The will mentions daughter Mary, wife of John Edwards, daughter Ann, niece Mary Crafford, daughter of Carter Crafford, daughter Elizabeth, wife of William Hancock, sons William and Swan Philips and grandaughters Ann Hancock and Mary Edwards. Carter Crafford was appointed executor. (Surry Wills 1715-1730, 697).
John Philips appears on the rent rolls of Surry in 1704 with 270 acres of land and William Philips with 300. (lbid: p.214).'
Southside Virginia Families, Volume 2
By John Bennett Boddie, Published 1956, Pages 350-356
PHILIPS of SURRY
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