Descendants of Robert Phillips and Abigail Adkins - kennedyreuther ...

Descendants of 

Robert Phillips and Abigail Adkins 

By Catherine Reuther

Table of Contents 

. Robert . . . . . . Phillips . . . . . . . and . . . . Abigail . . . . . . Adkins . . . . . . .-. Descendants 

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. . . First . . . . Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 

. . . Second . . . . . . Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 

. . . Third . . . . . Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

. . . Fourth . . . . . . Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 

. . . Fifth . . . . Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 

. . . Sixth . . . . Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 

. . . Seventh . . . . . . . Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 

. Source . . . . . . Citations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 

. Name . . . . . Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 

Produced by: Catherine Reuther : 22 Jul 2012

Robert Phillips and Abigail Adkins - Descendants 

First Generation 

1. Robert Phillips, 1 son of Tobias Phillips and Margaret Jennings, was born in 1782 in 

Pittsylvania County, Virginia, 1 died in 1850 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at age 68, and was 

buried in Rocky Hollow, Walker County, Alabama. 

General Notes: Robert probably migrated from Tennessee to Alabama between 1816 and 

1820. Son Stephen, born about 1816, reported his birthplace as Tennessee, and son Burton, 

born abt 1821, reported his birthplace as Alabama. 

In the 1830 Census, Robert Phillips is living in Walker County, Alabama. Living in the 

house are 1 male between 5 & 10 (Burton), 1 male between 10 & 15 (Stephen), 2 males 

between 15 & 20 (Joseph & Charles), 1 male age 40 - 50 (Robert age 48), 1 female 

between 10 & 15 (dau Abigail), and one female age 40 - 50 (wife Abigail). Robert does not 

own any slaves. Living next door is son Jacob (Jefferson Jake Phillips) and his family. 

Robert's wife Abigail apparently died between the 1830 and 1840 Censuses. 

In the 1840 Census, Robert is living in Walker County. Living in the house are 1 male age 

15-20 (Stephen), 1 male age 20-30 (Burton), and 1 male age 40-50 (Robert). Robert does 

not own any slaves. Sons Jefferson and G.W. Phillips are living next door. 

In the 1850 Census (enumeration date Nov 16), Robert Phillips is living alone in Walker 

County. He is 69 years old, and was born in Virginia. He is a farmer and lists the value of 

his real estate as $500. On the other hand, there is another Robert Phillips, age 61, born in 

Virginia, living with George W Phillips (enumeration date Dec 21). Perhaps Robert moved 

and was counted twice. 

According to Katherine Southard, Robert and his son Jacob were buried in a place called 

Rocky Hollow in Walker County. The individual who purchased the land several years ago 

(before 2000) bulldozed the graves. 

Noted events in his life were: 

• Alt. Birth: 1782. 1 

Robert married Abigail Adkins 1 in 1804. 1 Abigail was born in 1785 in Bledsoe County, 

Tennessee 1 and died between 1830 and 1840. Another name for Abigail was Gill. 

Noted events in her life were: 

• Alt. Birth: 1785, Bledsoe County, Tennessee. 1 

Children from this marriage were: 

+ 2 M i. Jefferson Jake Phillips 2 was born in 1808 in Anderson, Tennessee, 3 died 

in 1892 in Dilworth, Walker County, Alabama 4 at age 84, and was buried in 

Rocky Hollow, Walker County, Alabama. (Relationship to Father: Unknown) 

+ 3 M ii. Joseph Phillips 1 was born in 1811 in Anderson County, Tennessee. 1 

+ 4 M iii. George Washington Phillips 1 was born on 10 Mar 1813 in Bledsoe County, 

Tennessee 1 and died after 1880. 

+ 5 F iv. Abigail Phillips 1 was born in 1815 in Sumiton, Walker Co., AL. 1 

+ 6 M v. Stephen Phillips 1 was born in 1816 in Tennessee 5 and died in 1874 at age 58. 

+ 7 M vi. Charles Alvie Phillips 1 was born about 1817 in Tennessee 6 and died in 1880 

in Sumiton, Walker Co., AL 1 about age 63. 

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+ 8 M vii. Burton Phillips 1 was born about 1821 in Alabama 5 and died in 1886 about age 

65. 


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Second Generation (Children) 

2. Jefferson Jake Phillips 2 (Robert 1 ) was born in 1808 in Anderson, Tennessee, 3 

died in 1892 in Dilworth, Walker County, Alabama 4 at age 84, and was buried in Rocky Hollow, 

Walker County, Alabama. Other names for Jefferson were Jacob and Jacob Phillips. 7 

General Notes: Alford B. Phillips grandfather, Jacob Phillips, was a Virginian, who 

coming West, lived for a time in Tennesee with his parents and was still only four years of 

age when the family located in Walker County, Alabama. He remained there engaged in 

farming and planting until his death. He married a Miss Henson. [History of Alabama and 

Her People, 1927 - listing for Alford B. Phillips, Vol III] 

According to the information on Jefferson Phillips in the History of Alabama and Her 

People, 1927, Jefferson and his parents would have moved to Alabama about 1812. They 

probably moved between 1816, when brother Stephen was born in Tennessee, and 1820, 

when brother Burton was born in Alabama. 

In the 1830 Census, Jacob Phillips is living in Walker County, Alabama, next door to his 

father Robert Phillips. In the house are 1 male under 5 (probably an unknown son who 

died early), 1 male between 20 & 30 (Jacob), and 1 female between 20 & 30 (wife 

Mary). Jacob does not own any slaves. 

In the 1840 Census, Jefferson Phillips is living in Walker County next door to his father 

Robert Phillips and brother G. W. Phillips. Living in the house are 2 males under 5 

(Jefferson & an unknown child), 2 males age 5-10 (Martin & Robert), 1 male age 10-15, 

1 male 30-40 (Jefferson), 2 females age 5-10, and one female age 30-40. Jefferson does 

not own any slaves. 

In the 1850 Census, Jefferson is living in Walker County. He is 42 years old (born abt 

1808), and born in Tennessee. He is a farmer, and lists the value of his real estate as 

$600. Living with him are his wife Mary, 42 & also born in Tennessee, Martin M, 20, 

Robert A, 19, Abigail, 16, Elisabeth, 14, Jefferson, 11, John W, 10, Charles V, 8, Stephen 

B, 6, daughter Emaby?, 4, and Sophilia, 3. All the children were born in Alabama. 

In the 1860 Census, Jefferson is living in the Eastern District of Walker County, in the 

area near Democrat. He is 51 years old, born in Tennessee, and a farmer. The value of 

his real estate is $1000, and his personal estate $2195. Living with him are Robert D, 27, 

Agil (Abigail), 25, Jefferson L, 21, John W, 19, Charles V, 17, Steven B, 16, Emily, 13, 

Sophilia B, 10, and Eli J, 7. Jefferson's wife Mary must have died between the birth of Eli, 

about 1853, and the census in July 1860. 

In the 1880 Census, Jefferson Phillips, Sr, is living in Walker County in Beat 16. Although 

the census lists him as a separate household in the house/dwelling of James L and 

Sophelia Sanders, Jefferson is living with his daughter Sophelia. Jefferson is 71, widowed, 

and a farmer. He was born in Tennessee and his parents were born in Virginia. 

There is a military memorial headstone in the Phillips Freewill Baptist Cemetery in Walker 

Co, Alabama, for Jefferson Phillips, 1808 - 1892. It is located with other military memorial 

headstones for his brothers, Bruton (?), Charles, Stephen, and George. The birth year is 

consistent with his brothers. This date is also consistent with the Census. 

According to Katherine Southard, Jacob was buried in a place called Rocky Hollow in 

Walker County. The individual who purchased the land several years ago (before 2000) 


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bulldozed the graves. Jacob's father was also buried there. 


• Alt. Birth: 1806, Anderson, Tennessee. 8 

• Alt. Birth: 1806, Anderson, Tennessee. 1 

• Alt. Birth: 1806, Virginia or Anderson, Tennessee. 1 

• Alt. Death: After 1880. 9 

Jefferson married Mary Henson 2 in 1829. 1 Mary was born in 1810 in Tennessee 8 and died 

between 1853 and 1860. Another name for Mary was Miss Henson. 


• Alt. Birth: 1810, Tennessee. 1 


+ 9 M i. Martin Marion Phillips 1 was born on 4 Jan 1831 in Walker County, 

Alabama, 8 died on 5 Feb 1905 in Walker County, Alabama 8 at age 74, and was 

buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 8 

+ 10 M ii. Robert Dee Phillips 1 was born in Feb 1832 in Walker County, Alabama, 10 

died in 1904 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at age 72, and was buried in Phillips 

Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 1 

+ 11 F iii. Abigail Phillips 5 was born about 1834 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 12 F iv. Elisabeth Phillips 5 was born about 1836 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 13 M v. Jefferson Lawrence Phillips 1 was born on 28 Nov 1838 in Walker County, 

Alabama, 1 died on 28 Jul 1887 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at age 48, and 

was buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 1 

+ 14 M vi. John W Phillips 5 was born in Jan 1840 in Walker County, Alabama. 11 

+ 15 M vii. Charles V Phillips 5 was born about 1842 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 16 M viii. Stephen Bird Phillips 1 was born about 1844 in Walker County, Alabama 5 and 

died on 31 Jul 1902 in Walker County, Alabama 1 about age 58. 

+ 17 F ix. Emily Phillips 6 was born about 1846 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 18 F x. Sophilia Phillips 5 was born between 1847 and 1850 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 12 

+ 19 M xi. Eli J Phillips 6 was born in Jan 1852 in Walker County, Alabama. 11 

3. Joseph Phillips 1 (Robert 1 ) was born in 1811 in Anderson County, Tennessee. 1 

4. George Washington Phillips 1 (Robert 1 ) was born on 10 Mar 1813 in Bledsoe County, 

Tennessee 1 and died after 1880. 

General Notes: In the 1840 Census, G. W. Phillips is living in Walker County, Alabama, 

next door to his father Robert and brother Jefferson. Living in the house are 1 male under 

5, 1 male age 20-30, 1 female under 5, and one female age 20-30. George does not own 

any slaves. 

In the 1850 Census, George W Phillips is living in Walker County. He is 36 years old and 

a farmer. The value of his real estate is $300. Living with him are his wife Elisabeth, 30, 

born in Kentucky, and children John H, 13, Nancy, 10, Mary Ann, 7, George W, 4, and 

Soloman, 2. All the children were born in Alabama. Also living with them is Robert 


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Phillips, age 61, farmer, and born in Virginia. George is living close to his brothers Bruton, 

Charles, and Stephen. 

In the 1860 Census, G W Phillips is living in the Eastern Division of Walker County, near 

the town of Democrat. He is 47 years old, born in Tennessee, and a farmer. The value of 

his real estate is $800, and his personal estate $884. Living with him are his wife 

Elizabeth, 40, born in Kentucky. Elizabeth is illiterate. Also living with them are their 

children John H, 21, Nancy, 20, Mary A, 18, George W, 14, Soloman, 12, Elizabeth, 9, 

Sarah, 6, and Malissa, 1. All the children were born in Alabama. 

In the 1880 Census, George W Phillips is living in Beat 16 of Walker County. He is 66 

years old, a farmer, and was born in Tennessee. Living with him is his wife Elizabeth, 61, 

born in Kentucky. She is illiterate. Also with them are their children Nancy, 40, Sarah M, 

24, Malisa C, 20, and Jefferson D, 18. All were born in Alabama. 


Co, Alabama, for George W. Phillips, 1814 - 1872. It is located with other military 

memorial headstones for his brothers, Bruton (?), Stephen, George, and Jefferson. The 

birth year is consistent with his brothers. 


• Alt. Death: 1874. 

George married Elizabeth Henson 1 in 1838. 1 Elizabeth was born about 1820 in Kentucky. 5 


+ 20 M i. John H Phillips 5 was born about 1839 in Walker County, Alabama. 6 

+ 21 F ii. Nancy Phillips 5 was born about 1840 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 22 F iii. Mary Ann Phillips 5 was born about 1843 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 23 M iv. George W Phillips 5 was born about 1846 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 24 M v. Solomon Phillips 5 was born about 1848 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 25 F vi. Elizabeth Phillips 6 was born about 1851 in Walker County, Alabama. 6 

+ 26 F vii. Sarah Phillips 6 was born about 1854 in Walker County, Alabama. 6 

+ 27 F viii. Malissa Phillips 6 was born about 1859 in Walker County, Alabama. 6 

+ 28 M ix. Jefferson D Phillips 9 was born about 1862 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

5. Abigail Phillips 1 (Robert 1 ) was born in 1815 in Sumiton, Walker Co., AL. 1 

General Notes: Although Abigail was reportedly born in Alabama, she was probably born 

in Tennessee as her younger brother Stephen reported Tennessee as his birthplace on both 

the 1850 & 1860 Censuses. 

6. Stephen Phillips 1 (Robert 1 ) was born in 1816 in Tennessee 5 and died in 1874 at age 

58. 

General Notes: In the 1850 Census, Stephen Phillips is living in Walker County, Alabama. 

He is 34 years old, born in Tennessee, and a farmer. Living with him are his wife 

Lucinda, 24 and born in South Carolina, and their children Martha, 7, Thomas, 2, and 

Lucinda, 1. All the children were born in Alabama. Stephen is living close to his brothers 

George, Charles, and Bruton. 

In the 1860 Census, Stevens Phillips is living in the Eastern Division of Walker County, 


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near Democrat. He is 45 years old, born in Tennesse, and a farmer. The value of his real 

estate is $200 and his personal estate $345. Living with him are his wife Lucinda, 35, born 

in South Carolina, Martha F, 13, Thomas M, 12, Lucinda C, 9, Mallissa, 7, and Darliw T, 

6. All the children were born in Alabama. Hopefully, Lucinda is the same Lucinda, age 1, 

on the 1850 Census. 


Co, Alabama, for Stephen Phillips, 1816 - 1874. It is located with other military memorial 

headstones for his brothers, Bruton (?), Charles, George, and Jefferson. The birth year is 

consistent with his brothers. 

Stephen married Lucinda 5 before 1843. Lucinda was born about 1826 in South Carolina. 5 

General Notes: In the 1880 Census, Lucinda Philips is living in Walker County, Alabama, 

in Beat 16. She is 67 years old, and was born in Alabama. She is a farmer. Living with her 

is her daughter Malisa, 26. Also living with them is Lucinda's son Thomas and his family. 

Thomas is listed as a separate family in the same house. 


+ 29 F i. Martha Phillips 5 was born about 1843 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 30 M ii. Thomas Phillips 5 was born about 1848 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 31 F iii. Lucinda C Phillips 5 was born about 1849 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 32 F iv. Mallissa Phillips 6 was born about 1853 in Walker County, Alabama. 6 

+ 33 M v. Darliw T Phillips 6 was born about 1854 in Walker County, Alabama. 6 

7. Charles Alvie Phillips 1 (Robert 1 ) was born about 1817 in Tennessee 6 and died in 

1880 in Sumiton, Walker Co., AL 1 about age 63. 

General Notes: In the 1840 Census, Charles Philips is living in Walker County, Alabama. 

Living in the house are 1 male under 5, 1 male between 20 & 30, and 1 female age 10-15. 

Charles does not own any slaves. 

In the 1850 Census, Charles is living in Walker County. He is 28 (should be 38). Living 

with him are his wife Cyntha, 26, and children William, 11, Madison, 8, Jefferson, 6, 

Gabriel, 4, John M, 1, and Patsy, 2 months. Patsy appears to have been born in Tennessee, 

although this could be the birthplace for her uncle Bruton on the next line of the census. 

Charles is living close to his brothers George, Bruton, and Stephen. 

In the 1860 Census, Charles is living in the Eastern Division of Walker County, near the 

town of Democrat. He is 43 years old, born in Tennessee, and a farmer. The value of his 

real estate is $300, and his personal estate $705. Living with him are his wife Syntha, 43, 

and born in Tennessee. Syntha is illiterate. Also with them are their children William, 20, 

James M, 18, Jefferson, 16, Gabrel, 13, John M, 10, Rily, 8, Martha, 5, and Abraham L, 

one month (born in June). All the children were born in Alabama. Patsy, 2 months old in 

1850, appears to have died while young. 


Co, Alabama, for Charles Phillips, 1818 - 1890. It is located with other military memorial 

headstones for his brothers, Bruton (?), Stephen, George, and Jefferson. The birth year is 

consistent with his brothers. 


• Alt. Birth: 1812, Bledsoe County, Tennessee. 1 


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Charles married Cyntha Henson 1 in 1838. 1 Cyntha was born about 1817 in Tennessee. 6 


+ 34 M i. William Phillips 5 was born about 1839 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 35 M ii. Madison Phillips 5 was born about 1842 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 36 M iii. Jefferson Phillips 5 was born about 1844 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 37 M iv. Gabriel Phillips 5 was born about 1846 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 38 M v. John M Phillips 5 was born about 1849 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 39 F vi. Patsy Phillips 5 was born in Oct 1850 in Walker County, Alabama 5 and died 

between Oct 1850 and Jul 1860 in Walker County, Alabama. 6 

+ 40 M vii. Rily Phillips 6 was born about 1852 in Walker County, Alabama. 6 

+ 41 F viii. Martha Phillips 6 was born about 1855 in Walker County, Alabama. 6 

+ 42 M ix. Abraham Phillips 6 was born in Jun 1860 in Walker County, Alabama. 6 

8. Burton Phillips 1 (Robert 1 ) was born about 1821 in Alabama 5 and died in 1886 about 

age 65. 

General Notes: There is a military memorial headstone in the Phillips Freewill Baptist 

Cemetery in Walker Co, Alabama, for Bruton Phillips, 1830 - 1886. It is located with 

other military memorial headstones for his brothers, Charles, Stephen, George, and 

Jefferson. The birth year is somewhat inconsistent with his brothers, but not entirely out 

of line. His mother Abigail would have been 45 in 1830, and could have born a child then. 

In the 1850 Census, Bruton Phillips is living in Walker County, Alabama. He is 29 years 

old, born in Alabama, and a farmer. He is illiterate. Living with his are his wife Mary, 28, 

born in North Carolina, and their children Charles, 9, William, 8, James, 6, and Robert, 4. 

All the children were born in Alabama. Bruton is living close to his brothers George, 

Charles, and Stephen. 

In the 1860 Census, Bruten Phillips is living in the Eastern Division of Walker County, 

near the town of Democrat. He is 38 years old, born in Alabama, and a farmer. Burton is 

illiterate. The value of his real estate is $500, and his person al estate $218. Living with 

him are his wife Mary, 34 and born in North Carolina, and their children Charley, 18, 

William R, 16, James, 15, Roberts, 13, Abby, 7, Willis J, 6, and Sarah E, 4. All the 

children were born in Alabama. 

In the 1880 Census, Bouton Philips is living in Walker County, in Beat 16. He is a farmer, 

58 years old, and was born in Alabama. His parents were born in Virginia and 

Tennessee. Living with him are his wife Mary, 50, born in North Carolina, and their 

children, Charley, 37, Abby, 28, and Sarah E, 24. Charley is listed on the census as 

idiotic. 

Burton married Mary before 1841. Mary was born about 1822 in North Carolina. 5 


+ 43 M i. Charles Phillips 5 was born about 1841 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 44 M ii. William Phillips 5 was born about 1842 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 45 M iii. James Phillips 5 was born about 1844 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 46 M iv. Robert Phillips 5 was born about 1846 in Walker County, Alabama. 5 

+ 47 F v. Abby Phillips 6 was born about 1853 in Walker County, Alabama. 6 


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+ 48 M vi. Willis J Phillips 6 was born about 1854 in Walker County, Alabama. 6 

+ 49 F vii. Sarah E Phillips 6 was born about 1856 in Walker County, Alabama. 6 


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Third Generation (Grandchildren) 

9. Martin Marion Phillips 1 (Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 4 Jan 1831 in 

Walker County, Alabama, 8 died on 5 Feb 1905 in Walker County, Alabama 8 at age 74, and was 


General Notes: Martin Marion Phillips was born in Walker County in 1828. He lived there 

all his life, and about 1868 established his home two miles south of the fork of the 

Mulberry and Sipsey Rivers. He died at Dora February 5, 1902 [should be 1905]. For 

many years he held the post of justice of the peace, was a soldier of the Confederacy 

throughout the war between the states, was an active Democrat, a Baptist and a Mason. 

He married Elizabeth Fields, who was born near old Elyton, now the city of Birmingham in 

Jefferson County and died at the village of Democrat, Walker County. [History of 

Alabama and Her People, 1927 - listing for Alford B. Phillips, Vol III] 

M M Phillips enlisted on 6 September 1862 in Elijah Rices' Company at Jasper, Alabama. 

Variously listed as 13th & 56th Alabama Regiment, Company B & F. [1] 

Martin served in the Confederate Army, Co. F 56, Regiment , Alabama - Cavalry, under 

the command of Elijah Rices [Katherine Southard] [Phillips.FTW] 

In the 1860 Census, Martin is living in the Eastern Division of Walker County, near the 

town of Democrat. He is 29 years old and a farmer. Living with him is his wife Elizabeth, 

18. They were married within the year (census taken in July). 

In the 1880 Census, Martin, a farmer age 47, and Elizabeth, age 37, were living in Beat 16, 

Walker Co., Alabama, with their three children, Alfred B, age 19 and a schoolteacher, 

John V., age 18 and also teaching school, and Mary E, age 14. 

In the 1900 Census, Martin is widowed and living with his son John, his wife Lillian, and 

their 4 children. Also in the household are two lodgers or boarders, Eliza J. Thomas, age 

62, and James S. Grilleland, age 41. Living next door is Martin's brother Robert. 

Martin married his second wife Mary Elizabeth Walden [or Walton] Guthrie (1869-1930) 

on 21 September 1901. [2] 

On 7 March 1906, Martin's widow Mary Phillips applied for a widow's pension. [1] 

[1] Alabama Dept of Archives & History, Civil War Service Database (on-line) 

[2] Tree, Rootsweb.com, posted by Johnny Williams 


• Alt. Birth: Jan 1831, Walker County, Alabama. 13 

• Alt. Birth: 4 Jan 1831, Walker County, Alabama. 1 

• Alt. Birth: 1837, Walker County, Alabama. 1 

• Alt. Death: 5 Feb 1902, Dora, Walker County, Alabama. 7 

• Alt. Death: 5 Feb 1905, Walker County, Alabama. 1 

• Alt. Burial: Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 1 

• Occupation: Tax Collector. 8 

• Occupation: Justice of the Peace, Walker County, Alabama. 1 

• Occupation: Tax Collector, Walker County, Alabama. 1 


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• Occupation: Farmer, 1880. 9 

• Military: Jasper, Walker County, Alabama. 14 

Martin married Elizabeth Jane Fields, 15 daughter of John Fields and Nancy Malinda 

Bagley, on 16 Feb 1860 in Jefferson County, Alabama. 16 Elizabeth was born on 16 Sep 1842 

near Elyton (now Birmingham), Alabama, 17 died on 2 May 1893 in Walker County, Alabama 8 

at age 50, and was buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 8 

Another name for Elizabeth was Elizabeth Fields. 

Marriage Notes: M. M. Phillips married Elizabeth Fields on 16 Feb 1860 in Jefferson 

County, Alabama. The marriage was performed by B. E. Mullins, a minister of the gospel. 

[Alabama Marriages, 1809-1920 (Ancestry.com)] 

Noted events in their marriage were: 

• Alt. Marriage: 16 Feb 1860, Jefferson County, Alabama. 1 

General Notes: On the 1880 Census, Elizabeth J Phillips reported both her parents were 

born in Alabama. 


• Alt. Birth: 1843, Near Elyton (now Birmingham), Alabama. 7 

• Alt. Birth: 15 Sep 1847, Jefferson County, Alabama. 1 

• Alt. Birth: 15 Sep 1847, Jefferson County, Alabama. 8 

• Alt. Death: Between 1880 and 1900, Democrat, Walker County, Alabama. 18 

• Alt. Death: 2 May 1893, Walker County, Alabama. 1 



+ 50 M i. Dr. Alford Byrd Phillips was born on 23 Nov 1861 in Walker County, 

Alabama, died on 5 Mar 1935 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama 19 at 

age 73, and was buried on 7 Mar 1935 in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Bessemer, 

Jefferson County, Alabama. 20 

+ 51 M ii. John Bester Phillips 2 was born on 17 Mar 1863 in Walker County, 

Alabama, 21 died on 27 Apr 1916 in Empire, Walker County, Alabama 22 at age 

53, and was buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, 

Alabama. 1 

+ 52 F iii. Mary Etta Linda Phillips 23 was born in Oct 1865 in Walker County, 

Alabama, 11 died on 5 Apr 1924 in Dora, Walker County, Alabama 24 at age 

58, and was buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, 

Alabama. 1 

Martin next married Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Walden, 25 daughter of George Walton and 

Lettie Deann Mobley, on 21 Sep 1901. Mary was born on 20 Nov 1867 in Alabama, 25 died on 

19 Oct 1930 in Townley, Walker County, Alabama 24 at age 62, and was buried in Guthrie 

Cemetery, Townley, Walker County, Alabama. 25 Another name for Mary was Mary Elizabeth 

Walden (Walton). 

General Notes: Mary's first husband was Abraham Guthrie, 25 July 1866 - 16 Dec 1894. 

[3] 

Mary and Abraham's children were Foster, Effie Evelyn and John Cleveland Guthrie. [3] 

Mary Elizabeth Phillips, widow of Martin Phillips, died on 19 October 1930 in Townley, 


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Walker County, Alabama. She was 63 years and 11 months old, born about November 

1866 in Alabama. Her parents were George Walton and Lettie Deann Mobley. [1, 2] 

Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Walden Guthrie was born 20 November 1867 in Alabama and died 

19 August 1930. She is buried in Guthrie Cemetery, Townley, Walker County, Alabama. 

[3] 

[1] Alabama Deaths (Ancestry.com) -- Mary E (Martin) Phillips 

[2] Alabama Deaths (index) 1908-1974 (Family Search Labs) 

[3] Findagrave.com 


• Alt. Birth: 1869. 

• Alt. Birth: Nov 1866, Alabama. 19 

10. Robert Dee Phillips 1 (Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in Feb 1832 in Walker 

County, Alabama, 10 died in 1904 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at age 72, and was buried in 

Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 1 

General Notes: In the 1880 Census, Robert D. Phillips (age 48, born about 1832) and his 

wife Sarah (age 35, born about 1845) are living in Beat 16, Walker County, Alabama, with 

their four sons, Martin B., age 8, Charley P., age 6, John H., age 4, and Reubin S., age 2. 

Robert is a farmer. 

In the 1900 Census, Robert Phillips is living in Walker County in Preceinct 16. He is 68 

years old and a farmer. Living with him are his wife Sarah, 56, and their sons Martin B, 28, 

John H, 24, and Rob D, 20. Robert and Sarah have been married 31 years. They are living 

next to Robert's brother Martin and Martin's son John, and next to Robert's brother John. 

No Tombstone [Phillips.FTW] 



Robert married Sarah A. Burnum 1 about 1869. 11 Sarah was born on 18 Aug 1843 1 and 



• Alt. Marriage: Bef 1871. 9 

General Notes: No Tombstone [Phillips.FTW] 


+ 53 M i. Martin B. Phillips 9 was born in Sep 1871. 11 

+ 54 M ii. Charley P. Phillips 9 was born about 1874. 9 

+ 55 M iii. John H. Phillips 9 was born in May 1876. 11 

+ 56 M iv. Reubin S. Phillips 9 was born about 1878. 9 

+ 57 M v. Rob D Phillips 11 was born in Apr 1880. 11 

11. Abigail Phillips 5 (Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1834 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 5 

12. Elisabeth Phillips 5 (Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1836 in Walker 

County, Alabama. 5 


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13. Jefferson Lawrence Phillips 1 (Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 28 

Nov 1838 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died on 28 Jul 1887 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at 

age 48, and was buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 1 The 

cause of his death was typhoid fever. 

General Notes: Served as Private in Co. F 56th Alabama Cavalry under Captain Rice. 

Served until the end of the Civil War. [Phillips.FTW] 

In the 1880 Census (www.familysearch.org), Jefferson L. Phillips (age 41, born about 

1839), and his wife Elizabeth E. (age 34, born about 1846) are living in Beat 16, Walker 

County, Alabama, with their children Mary L, age 12, William J., age 10, Joseph S., age 8, 

Elizabeth E., age 6, Carry C., age 4, and James P., age 2. Jefferson is a farmer. 

Died of Typhoid Fever at his home near Mulberry Fork. [Phillips.FTW] 


• Military: Jasper, Walker County, Alabama. 1 


Jefferson married Elizabeth Evaline Burnum 1 on 3 Aug 1864. 1 Elizabeth was born on 13 

Jan 1846 in Pickens County, Alabama, 1 died on 27 Jan 1931 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at 

age 85, and was buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 1 


+ 58 F i. Mary Louisa Phillips 1 was born on 11 May 1867 in Walker County, 

Alabama, 1 died in 1950 1 at age 83, and was buried in Mount Zion Cemetary, 

Cullman, Alabama. 1 

+ 59 M ii. William Jefferson Phillips 1 was born on 8 Mar 1870 in Walker County, 

Alabama, 1 died in 1937 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at age 67, and was buried 

in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 1 

+ 60 M iii. Joseph Sydney Phillips 1 was born on 4 Jun 1872 in Walker County, 

Alabama, 1 died on 27 Nov 1961 1 at age 89, and was buried in Elmwood 

Cemetery, Birmingham, Alabama. 1 

+ 61 F iv. Evaline Elizabeth Phillips 1 was born on 4 Sep 1874 in Walker County, 

Alabama, 1 died in 1963 1 at age 89, and was buried in Mount Zion Cemetary, 

Corner, Alabama. 1 

+ 62 F v. Carry Cornelia Phillips 1 was born on 21 Jun 1876 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 1 

+ 63 M vi. James Powell Phillips 1 was born on 4 Jun 1878 in Walker County, 

Alabama, 1 died on 10 Dec 1882 1 at age 4, and was buried in Phillips Family 

Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 1 

+ 64 F vii. Trannie Alice Phillips 1 was born on 12 Apr 1881 in Walker County, 

Alabama, 1 died on 12 Apr 1882 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at age 1, and was 


14. John W Phillips 5 (Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in Jan 1840 in Walker 


General Notes: In the 1880 Census, John W Philips is living in Walker County, Alabama, 

in Beat 16. He is 40 years old, was born in Alabama, his parents in Tennessee. He is a 

farmer. Living with him is his wife Elizabeth, 32, and children Jefferson V, 10, Elizabeth 

O, 9, Idear E, 7, John W, 4, and Dellar, 2. 


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In the 1900 Census, John W Phillips is living in Walker County, in Precinct 16. He is 60 

years old and a farmer. Living with him are his wife Elizabeth, 52, and their children Ida E, 

26, Della M, 21, Dicie L, 19, Roxie L, 14, Farlon? L, 8, and two boarders, Edmond E 

Baggette and Daniel M Phillips. John and Elizabeth have been married 32 years. They are 

living close to John's brothers Martin and Robert. 


• Alt. Birth: Abt 1840, Walker County, Alabama. 5 

John married Elizabeth 9 about 1868. 11 Elizabeth was born in Mar 1848 in Alabama. 11 


• Alt. Marriage: Bef 1870. 


• Alt. Birth: Abt 1848, Alabama. 9 


+ 65 M i. Jefferson V Phillips 9 was born about 1870 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

+ 66 F ii. Elizabeth O Phillips 9 was born about 1871 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

+ 67 F iii. Ida E Phillips 11 was born in Jun 1873 in Walker County, Alabama. 11 

+ 68 M iv. John W Phillips 9 was born about 1876 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

+ 69 F v. Della M Phillips 11 was born in Aug 1875 in Walker County, Alabama. 11 

+ 70 F vi. Dicie L Phillips 11 was born in Jun 1880 in Walker County, Alabama. 11 

+ 71 F vii. Roxie L Phillips 11 was born in Jun 1885 in Walker County, Alabama. 11 

+ 72 M viii. Farlon L Phillips 

15. Charles V Phillips 5 (Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1842 in Walker 


16. Stephen Bird Phillips 1 (Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1844 in Walker 

County, Alabama 5 and died on 31 Jul 1902 in Walker County, Alabama 1 about age 58. 

General Notes: In the 1880 Census, S. B. Phillips (age 36, born about 1844) and his wife 

Mary A. (age 30, born about 1850) are living in Township 14, Beat 15, Walker County, 

Alabama, with their children Jefferson, age 9, Elbert C., age 7, Emily I., age 5, Stephen B., 

age 4, Martha E., age 2, and John, age 3 months, born in February 1880. Stephen's parents 

were born in Tennessee and Kentucky. He is a farmer. 

Living close by are Samuel J Fields, 52, and William A Fields, 28. They are probably 

relatives of Stephen's wife Mary Ann Fields. 


• Alt. Birth: 1 Sep 1842, Walker County, Alabama. 1 


Stephen married Mary Ann Fields 1 before 1871. Mary was born on 25 Nov 1849 1 and died on 

13 Aug 1895 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at age 45. 

Marriage Notes: In the 1880 Census (www.family search.org), S.B. and Mary A. Phillips 

are living in Township 14, beat 15, Walker Co., Alabama. Stephen is 36 years old (born 

about 1844) and a farmer. Mary is 30, born about 1850. Living with them are their 

children, Jefferson, age 9, Elbert C., age 7, Emily I., age 5, Stephen B., age 4, Martha E., 


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age 2, and John, 3 months. 


+ 73 M i. Jefferson M. Phillips 1 was born on 7 May 1871 in Walker County, 

Alabama, 1 died on 11 May 1945 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at age 74, and 


+ 74 M ii. Elbert Caloway Phillips 1 was born on 23 Oct 1872 in Walker County, 

Alabama 1 and died in Apr 1964 1 at age 91. 

+ 75 F iii. Emily I. Phillips 1 was born in 1875 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died 

after 1919 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 and was buried in Phillips Family 


+ 76 M iv. Stephen B. Phillips 1 was born on 5 Mar 1876 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 

died on 21 Oct 1948 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at age 72, and was buried in 


+ 77 F v. Martha Elizabeth Phillips 1 was born on 7 Jan 1878 in Walker County, 

Alabama, 1 died on 20 Apr 1905 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at age 27, and 


+ 78 M vi. John Washington Phillips 1 was born on 18 Feb 1880 in Walker County, 

Alabama, 1 died on 20 Apr 1905 at age 25, and was buried in Phillips Family 


+ 79 M vii. Robert L. Phillips 1 was born on 3 Apr 1884 in Walker County, 

Alabama, 1 died on 31 May 1924 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at age 40, and 


+ 80 M viii. Dover P. Phillips 1 was born on 5 Oct 1886 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 

died on 28 Jul 1929 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at age 42, and was buried in 


+ 81 M ix. Phelan Phillips 1 was born on 30 Nov 1888 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 

died on 16 Sep 1938 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at age 49, and was buried in 


+ 82 M x. Oather Phillips 1 was born on 30 Oct 1890 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 

died on 30 Dec 1933 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at age 43, and was buried in 


17. Emily Phillips 6 (Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1846 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 5 Another name for Emily was Emaby N Phillips. 5 

18. Sophilia Phillips 5 (Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born between 1847 and 1850 in 

Walker County, Alabama. 12 



Sophilia married James L Sanders 9 before 1875. James was born about 1850 in Georgia. 9 

General Notes: In the 1880 Census, James L Sanders is living in Walker County, Alabama, 

in Beat 16. He is 30 years old, a farmer, and was born in Georgia as were his parents. 

Living with him are his wife Sophelia B, 31, children Jefferson W L, 5, James A J, 3, and 

Emily L, 3 months, and his father-in-law Jefferson Phillips Sr, 71. 


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+ 83 M i. Jefferson W L Sanders 9 was born about 1875 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

+ 84 M ii. James A J Sanders 9 was born about 1877 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

+ 85 F iii. Emily L Sanders 9 was born in Mar 1880 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

19. Eli J Phillips 6 (Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in Jan 1852 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 11 

General Notes: In the 1880 Census, E J Phillips is probably Eli, son of Jefferson. E J 

Phillips is living in Walker County, Alabama, in Beat 16, next door to Jefferson Phillips. E 

J is 26 years old (born about 1854), and a farmer. He was born in Alabama, and his father 

was born in Tennessee. Living with him is his wife Francis E, 26, and children Charle L, 8, 

Francis E, 7, E J, 4, Sarah J, 2, and Marcus L, one month, born in May 1880. 

In the 1900 Census, Eli J Phillips is living in Walker County in Precinct 16. He is 48 years 

old, widowed, and a farmer. Living with him are his children Eli J, Jr, 23, Marcus E, 21, 

Mary S, 16, Bethie V, 11, and Fannie E Robinson, 26. Fannie is widowed. Her children 

Lena E, 8 and Bass E, 4, are living with them. Son Eli is a coal digger and son Marcus is 

helping on the farm. Eli's son Charles is living next door. 



Eli married Francis E 9 before 1872. Francis was born about 1854 in Alabama 9 and died 

between 1889 and 1900. 


+ 86 M i. Charles Phillips 11 was born in Mar 1872 in Walker County, Alabama. 11 

+ 87 F ii. Francis E Phillips 9 was born in Sep 1873 in Walker County, Alabama. 11 

+ 88 M iii. Eli J Phillips Jr 11 was born in Feb 1877 in Walker County, Alabama. 11 

+ 89 F iv. Sarah J Phillips 9 was born about 1878 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

+ 90 M v. Marcus L Phillips 9 was born in May 1880 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

+ 91 F vi. Mary S Phillips 11 was born in Dec 1885 in Walker County, Alabama. 11 

+ 92 F vii. Bethie V Phillips 11 was born in Jan 1889 in Walker County, Alabama. 11 

20. John H Phillips 5 (George Washington 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1839 in Walker 




21. Nancy Phillips 5 (George Washington 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1840 in Walker 


22. Mary Ann Phillips 5 (George Washington 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1843 in Walker 


23. George W Phillips 5 (George Washington 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1846 in Walker 


24. Solomon Phillips 5 (George Washington 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1848 in Walker 



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General Notes: In the 1880 Census, Solomon Philips is living in Walker County, Alabama, 

in Beat 16. He is living just a few household away from his father George. Solomon is 30 

years old, born in Alabama, with his father's birthplace as Tennessee and his mother's as 

Kentucky. He is a farmer. Living with him is his wife Mary, 31, born in Alabama. Her 

parents were born in South Carolina and Tennessee. Their children are Nancy E, 7, Celia 

C, 3, Ainon L, 2 and John M, 6 months, born in February. All the children were born in 

Alabama. 

Solomon married Mary 9 before 1873. Mary was born about 1849 in Alabama. 9 


+ 93 F i. Nancy E Phillips 9 was born about 1873 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

+ 94 F ii. Celia C Phillips 9 was born about 1877 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

+ 95 F iii. Ainon L Phillips 9 was born about 1878 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

+ 96 M iv. John M Phillips 9 was born in Feb 1879 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

25. Elizabeth Phillips 6 (George Washington 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1851 in Walker 


26. Sarah Phillips 6 (George Washington 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1854 in Walker 


27. Malissa Phillips 6 (George Washington 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1859 in Walker 


28. Jefferson D Phillips 9 (George Washington 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1862 in 


29. Martha Phillips 5 (Stephen 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1843 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 5 

30. Thomas Phillips 5 (Stephen 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1848 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 5 

General Notes: In the 1880 Census, Thomas is living in Walker County, Alabama, with his 

mother and sister. He is 30 years old, and a farmer. Living with him are his wife Sarah J, 

28, son Charles A, 4, and daughter Martha E, 2. 

Thomas married Sarah J 9 before 1876. Sarah was born about 1852 in Alabama. 9 


+ 97 M i. Charles A Phillips 9 was born about 1876. 9 

+ 98 F ii. Martha E Phillips 9 was born about 1878. 9 

31. Lucinda C Phillips 5 (Stephen 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1849 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 5 

32. Mallissa Phillips 6 (Stephen 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1853 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 6 

33. Darliw T Phillips 6 (Stephen 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1854 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 6 

34. William Phillips 5 (Charles Alvie 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1839 in Walker County, 


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Alabama. 5 

35. Madison Phillips 5 (Charles Alvie 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1842 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 5 

36. Jefferson Phillips 5 (Charles Alvie 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1844 in Walker 


37. Gabriel Phillips 5 (Charles Alvie 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1846 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 5 

38. John M Phillips 5 (Charles Alvie 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1849 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 5 

39. Patsy Phillips 5 (Charles Alvie 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in Oct 1850 in Walker County, 

Alabama 5 and died between Oct 1850 and Jul 1860 in Walker County, Alabama. 6 

40. Rily Phillips 6 (Charles Alvie 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1852 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 6 

41. Martha Phillips 6 (Charles Alvie 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1855 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 6 

42. Abraham Phillips 6 (Charles Alvie 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in Jun 1860 in Walker 


43. Charles Phillips 5 (Burton 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1841 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 5 

General Notes: In the 1880 Census, Charley Philips is living with his parents in Walker 

County, Alabama. His is 37 years old and a farm laborer. The census lists him as "idiotic". 

44. William Phillips 5 (Burton 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1842 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 5 

General Notes: In the 1880 Census, William M Philips is living in Walker County, 

Alabama, in Beat 16, near his father Burton (Bouton Philips on the census), and two of his 

brothers. William is 39 years old (born about 1841), and a farmer. Living with him are his 

wife Sarah, 34, born in South Carolina, and children Lucandus C, 6, Daniel M, 4, Manda 

E, 2, and William L, 8 months, born in October 1879. 

William married Sarah 9 before 1874. Sarah was born about 1846 in South Carolina. 9 


+ 99 F i. Lucandus C Phillips 9 was born about 1874 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

+ 100 M ii. Daniel M Phillips 9 was born about 1876 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

+ 101 F iii. Manda E Phillips 9 was born about 1878 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

+ 102 M iv. William L Phillips 9 was born in Oct 1879 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

45. James Phillips 5 (Burton 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1844 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 5 

General Notes: In the 1880 Census, James W Philips is living in Walker County, Alabama, 

in Beat 16, next door to his father Burton (Bouton Philips on the census). James is 33 years 

old (born about 1847), and a farmer. He cannot write. Living with him are his wife Thyma, 


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26, and children Mary E, 7, William B, 5, James J, 4 and Letha, 1. 

James married Thyma 9 before 1873. Thyma was born about 1854 in Alabama. 9 


+ 103 F i. Mary E Phillips 9 was born about 1873 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

+ 104 M ii. William B Phillips 9 was born about 1875 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

+ 105 M iii. James J Phillips 9 was born about 1876 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

+ 106 F iv. Letha Phillips 9 was born about 1879 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

46. Robert Phillips 5 (Burton 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1846 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 5 

General Notes: In the 1880 Census, Robert Philips is living in Walker County, Alabama, in 

Beat 16, near his father Burton (Bouton Philips on the census), and two of his brothers. 

Robert is 32 years old (born about 1848), and a farmer. He cannot read or write. Living 

with him are his wife Manda J, 20, and children James W R, 4, and Bouton, 1. 

Robert married Manda J 9 before 1876. Manda was born about 1860 in Alabama. 9 


+ 107 M i. James W R Phillips 9 was born about 1876 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

+ 108 M ii. Burton Phillips 9 was born about 1879 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

47. Abby Phillips 6 (Burton 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1853 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 6 

48. Willis J Phillips 6 (Burton 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1854 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 6 

General Notes: Willis may be the Milby or Wilby Philips found on the 1880 Census living 

near his father Burton and some of his brothers. Milby is 25, born abt 1855 in Alabama. 

His father was born in Alabama, and his mother in Tennessee. He is widowed. Living with 

him are his children John, 10, George, 8, and Elizabeth, 5. 

49. Sarah E Phillips 6 (Burton 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1856 in Walker County, 

Alabama. 6 


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Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren) 

50. Dr. Alford Byrd Phillips (Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 

23 Nov 1861 in Walker County, Alabama, died on 5 Mar 1935 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, 

Alabama 19 at age 73, and was buried on 7 Mar 1935 in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Bessemer, Jefferson 

County, Alabama. 20 Another name for Alford was Alford Byrd MD Phillips. 1 

General Notes: Dr. Phillips remembered as a boy when Wilson's Raiders come to his 

family's farm in 1864. They stole meat from the smokehouse, threw all the clothes on the 

floor and poured sorgam syrup over them. The negro servant had hidden the horses in the 

canebreak by the river. He had tied them so tight that all but two broke their necks 

struggling against the ropes. He also remembered they wove their own linsey-woolsey 

cloth during the war, and what a treat it was to dress up in his linsey-woolsey suit to go 

with the negro servant to Warrior to sell the cotton. [Catharine Phillips Hager, daughter] 

As none of the census takers from 1830 to 1860 recorded any slaves for any of the 

Phillips's, I think the inclusion of slaves in this story is a little suspect. [CAR] 

In 1880, Alford was a school teacher. [1880 Census] 

Dr. Phillips was born on a farm two miles south of the fork of the Mulberry and Sipsey 

Rivers in Walker County, November 23, 1861. 

Alford Byrd Phillips grew up on the home farm, attended common schools, completed 

his high school education in Jefferson County under Professor M. V. Henry and had his 

professional training at Vanderbilt University at Nashville, where he graduated M.D. in 

1883. After graduating he practiced two years and three months in Walker County and 

from 1885 to 1889 was located at Trenton in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was in 1889 that 

he established his permanent home at Dora, and since that date has been unflagging in 

attention to his duties as physician and surgeon, with a practice extending over a large area 

in Walker and Jefferson counties. He is a local surgeon for Pratt Fuel Corporation, with 

offices at Yerkwood and Burnwell, now called Beachy Hollow, and also at Red Star. 

Doctor Phillips has his home and offices, with a full equipment of the drugs required in 

his practice, at Dora. For fifteen years he was a member of the City Council of Dora, is a 

democrat, and was a charter member of the Dora Banking & Trust Company, served as 

its president and is still one of the stockholders and directors. He is a member of the 

Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and in Masonry is affiliated with Davis Fraternal 

Lodge No. 483, F. and A. M., at Dora, Alabama Consistory No. 1 of the Scottish Rite and 

Kamram Grotto of Masons at Birmingham, also Zamora Temple of the Mystic Shrine at 

Birmingham. He is member of the Walker County Medical Society and the Alabama State 

Medical Society and is a former fellow of the American Medical Association. During the 

World war he was liberal of his means in contributing to the war causes and the support of 

orphans of deceased soldiers. 

[History of Alabama and Her People, 1927 - listing for Alford B. Phillips, Vol III] 

From the 1900 and 1910 censuses, it appears Alford had an earlier marriage and was a 

widower by 1900. 

On May 26 1895, A. B. Phillips married S. B. McConbrey in Walker County. [1] It is very 

likely that this is Alford and his first wife. Alford was back in Walker County from 

Arkansas in 1889, so he was living there in at this time. A review of the 1900 Census did 

not turn up any candidates for this couple, supporting the theory that S. B. McConbrey is 

Alford's first wife and she died before 1900. 

In the 1900 Census, Alford B Phillips is living in Horse Creek, Walker Co, Alabama. He is 

a boarder in the house of Henry J Dollar. Alford is 38 years old and a physician. His 

marital status is single, but it also looks like the census taker wrote "wd" (widowed) in the 

next column. 


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In the 1910 Census, Alfred B Phillips is living on Main Street in Dora, Walker Co, 

Alabama. He is 48 years old and a physician in general practice. Living with him are his 

wife Maggie, 31, son A. B., 3, and daughter Katherine, 11 months. On the census, this is 

Alford's second marriage; it is Maggie's first. They have been married for 4 years. Maggie 

has had two children and both are living. Maggie's brother John Terry and his wife are 

living next door, and Alford's brother John is living just down the street. 

In the 1920 Census, Dr Phillips is living at the Burnwell Mine, near Dora, in Walker Co. 

He is 59 years old and a medical doctor. Living with him are his wife Margaret, age 40, 

and children Alford Jr, 13, and Catherine, 11. 

In the 1930 Census, Dr Phillips is living in Dora, Walker Co, Alabama. He is 68 years old, 

and a medical doctor in general practice. Living with him are his wife Maggie, age 52, and 

daughter Katherine, 21. Catharine is attending school. 

Dr. Phillips' office in Dora was downtown on the side of the street with the creek behind 

it. There was steep hill down to the creek from the street, so the buildings were supported 

by stilts at the back. [JHR] 

Family stories say Dr. Phillips practiced medicine during the week at Helena, Arkansas, 

and on the weekends he rode the river boats of the Mississippi gambling before returning 

to Alabama to live and practice medicine. 

Dr. Phillips was one of the first original stockholders of the Dora Banking and Trust 

Company, serving as its president for three years (1919-1922). [Katherine Southard] 

Alfred B Phillips died in March 1935 in Jefferson County, Alabama. [2] 

[1] Walker County marriage records, 1877-1928, Batch M593463, Source 1031137 IT 1, 

familysearch.org 

[2] Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959, Ancestry.com 


• Alt. Death: Mar 1935, Jefferson County, Alabama. 26 

• Alt. Death: 3 Mar 1935, Dora, Walker County, Alabama. 27 

• Degree: M.D., Vanderbilt University,, 1883, Nashville, Tennessee. 

• Misc: Dora, Walker County, Alabama. 1 

• Occupation: medical doctor for Pratt Fuel Corporation. 1 

• Occupation: school teacher, 1880. 9 

• Alt. Birth: 23 Nov 1861, Dora, Walker County, Alabama. 19 

• Alt. Death: 3 Mar 1935, Jefferson County, Alabama. 28 

Alford married Margaret Ferrell Terry, daughter of John Dallas Terry and Mary Catherine 

"Katie" Griffin, on 21 Dec 1905 in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. 29 Margaret was 

born on 21 Jun 1877 in Oak Mountain Springs, Harris County, Georgia, died on 6 Jun 1946 in 

Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama 30 at age 68, and was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, 

Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. Other names for Margaret were Maggie and Margaret 

Terry. 1 


• Alt. Marriage: 23 Dec 1906, Walker County, Alabama. 1 


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• Alt. Marriage: 23 Dec 1906, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. 7 

General Notes: Margaret Terry was born in Georgia and was a popular school teacher in 

her native state and also in Jefferson County, Alabama. [1] 

Margaret was educated at Locust Grove Institute, and taught in the public schools of 

Georgia and Jonesboro, Alabama. [2] 

In the 1900 Census, Maggie is living in Milners Crossroads District, Harris County, 

Georgia, with her parents, 5 siblings, and 4 nieces and nephews. She is a school teacher. 

In 1922 when William Phillips, son of her niece Lucille Murrah, was born in Shiloh, 

Georgia, Mrs A B Phillips of Dora, Alabama, was one of the visitors shortly after his 

birth. [4] 

Margaret Phillips and her husband Dr. Alford Phillips were so well regarded in the 

community that in the early 1940's when Mrs. Phillips wanted to go shopping in 

Birmingham she would call the bus company, and they would reroute a bus by her house to 

pick her up. [Katherine Southard] Granddaughter Jane remembers walking from Granny's 

house to the train tracks where the train would stop and pick them up. 

Granny Phillips had chickens and a strawberry patch at her house in Dora. There was also 

a china berry tree, and when the berries fell off they turned your feet purple when you 

walked barefoot in the yard. When she was 5 or 6 years old, granddaughter Jane 

remembers Granny had a field of cotton that Jane and Sara helped pick. It was high 

cotton, not the lower growing cotton that is grown today. Sara's hair got all full of cockle 

burrs while they were picking cotton. Jane remembers churning butter on the back porch. 

Granny had two stoves, a giant wood-burning stove that she used in winter because it 

helped heat the house, and an electric stove. After Dr. Phillips died in 1935, Granny rented 

out the back bedrooms to school teachers. Jane remembers that Granny had a beautiful set 

of painted furniture in the front bedroom. She had a bed, dresser, and dressing table 

painted pale green with flowers. 

Margaret was a quilter, and four of her quilts still exist. She made two Dresden plate quilts 

in a similar color scheme (yellow). One included scraps from granddaughter Jane's baby 

and toddler clothes, and is owned by great-granddaughter Catherine Reuther. Catherine 

also owns a second quilt made of small square blocks pieced in a log-cabin block style. 

Great-granddaughter Frances Moxley Zinder owns a Grandmother's Flower Garden made 

with small hexagon patches. According to previous owner Sara Hager Moxley, this quilt 

may have been quilted after Maggie died. The other Dresden Plate quilt is owned by 

great-granddaughter Elizabeth Moxley Penrod. 

After she died, a lot of things in the house, including Dr. Phillips' medical books, were put 

into a large pile and burned. [JHR] 

According to granddaughter Jane Hager Reuther, Margaret (Granny) was in the hospital in 

Birmingham when she died. 

Maggie T Phillips died 06 June 1946 in Jefferson County, Alabama. [3] 

[1] History of Alabama and Her People, 1927 - listing for Alford B. Phillips, Vol III 

[2] History and Genealogy of Thomas Wilkes (ca 1735-1809) and His Descendants 1865, 

by Ivan Ernest Bass 

[3] Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959 


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[4] Lue Thorn English, 2007 - signed William's baby book 


• Alt. Death: 5 Jun 1946, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. 31 

• Occupation: Schoolteacher, Georgia and Jefferson County, Alabama. 1 


+ 109 M i. Alford Byrd Phillips Jr. was born on 17 Oct 1906 in Alabama, died on 11 

Mar 1970 in Bryce Hospital, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 32 at age 63, and was 

buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama. 

+ 110 F ii. Catharine Elizabeth Phillips was born on 18 Jan 1909 in Alabama, died on 

22 Dec 1999 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama 33 at age 90, and 

was buried on 24 Dec 1999 in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, 

Alabama. 33 

51. John Bester Phillips 2 (Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 

17 Mar 1863 in Walker County, Alabama, 21 died on 27 Apr 1916 in Empire, Walker County, 

Alabama 22 at age 53, and was buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, 

Alabama. 1 Another name for John was John B Phillips. 

General Notes: In 1880, John was a school teacher. [1880 Census] 

On the 1900 Census, John is living in Walker County, Alabama. He is 37 years old and a 

farmer. Living with him are his wife Lillian A, 29, children James H, 6, Edward M, 4, 

Alford G, 1, Lillian M, six months, and father Martin M, 69. John and Lillian have been 

married for 9 years. Lillian has had 4 children and all are living. Also living with them are 

Eliza Thomas, lodger, and James Griffenland?, boarder. 

On the 1910 Census, John B Phillips is living on Main Street in Dora, Walker Co. He is 47 

years old and a merchant with a general store. Living with him are his wife Lillian, 38, and 

children Herman, 16, Edward, 14, Alfred, 11, Lillian, 10, Olius, 8, Irma, 6, Erlin (Earl), 3, 

and Virgil, a few months. Also living with them is Jane Frasier, 71, widowed, and a 

servant. John and Lillian have been married for 18 years. Lillian has born 9 children, 8 are 

living. 


• Alt. Birth: Mar 1863. 34 

• Alt. Birth: Mar 1865. 

• Alt. Death: 1917. 7 

• Occupation: First Ford Dealership - Alabama. 1 

• Occupation: school teacher, 1880. 9 

John married Lillian Ann Goodwin, 1 daughter of Pinkney Edward Goodwin and Mattie 

Martha Nail, on 21 May 1891 in Jefferson County, Alabama. 1 Lillian was born on 30 Dec 1871 

in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died on 9 Mar 1941 in Empire, Walker County, Alabama 35 at 


Another name for Lillian was Lillian A. 36 

General Notes: Lillian and brother James are most likely the children of Pinkney Edward 

Goodwin and Mattie Martha (or Martha Ann) Nail. [2, 3] 

In 1880 Edward Goodwin and wife Marthy are living in Jefferson County, Alabama. 

Edward is a farmer. With them are their children lilly, 9, Alice [s.b. Pinkney Ollie], 7, 


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James, 5, and Nancy, 3. [2] 

In 1920, Lillie Phillip is living in Beat 16/Empire, Walker County, Alabama. She is 49, 

widowed, and a farmer. She owns the farm. Living with Lillie are her children, Ollie, 18, 

Mabel, 20, Irma, 15, Erline (son), 13, Virgil, 10, and Martha, 9. 

In the 1930 Census, Lillie A Phillips is living at 3328 2nd Street in Birmingham, Jefferson 

Co, Alabama. She is 58 and widowed. Living with her are her children John O, 27, Earl C, 

23, Virgil A, 20, and Martha E, 18. 

Lillie Ann Phillips, wife of J B Phillips, died 9 March 1941 in Empire, Walker County, 

Alabama, at age 69 years, 2 months, and 7 days. Her parents were Pri__k Goodwin and 

Mattie Martha Nail. [1, 4] 

[1] Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959 (Ancestry.com) 

[2] 1880 US Census, Dist 73, Jefferson Co, AL, p 6 

[3] Ancestry.com tree - Donald McInnis 



• Alt. Birth: Dec 1871, Alabama. 36 


+ 111 M i. James Herman Phillips 1 was born on 5 Nov 1893 in Walker County, 

Alabama, 1 died on 10 Apr 1957 1 at age 63, and was buried in Phillips Family 


+ 112 M ii. Edward Martin Phillips 37 was born on 9 Jul 1895 in Dora, Walker County, 

Alabama, 38 died on 3 Apr 1935 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, 

Alabama 39 at age 39, and was buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, 


+ 113 M iii. Alfred Goodwin Phillips 19 was born on 30 Jun 1898 in Dora, Walker County, 

Alabama, 1 died on 24 May 1943 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, 



+ 114 F iv. Lillian Mabel Phillips 1 was born in Jan 1900 in Walker County, Alabama 10 

and died in Dec 1978 in Alabama 41 at age 78. 

+ 115 M v. John Ollious Phillips 1 was born on 14 Apr 1902 in Walker County, 

Alabama, 1 died on 4 Sep 1962 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, 



+ 116 F vi. Irma Etta Phillips 1 was born on 2 Mar 1904 in Dora, Walker County, 

Alabama, 42 died on 11 May 1929 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, 

Alabama 43 at age 25, and was buried on 12 May 1929 in Phillips Family 


+ 117 M vii. Earl Phillips 1 was born on 1 Nov 1906 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 

died on 26 Sep 1932 in Empire, Walker County, Alabama 19 at age 25, and was 


+ 118 M viii. Stillborn Phillips 1 was born about 1908 and died about 1908. 

+ 119 M ix. Virgil A. Phillips 1 was born on 10 Jan 1910 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 

died on 27 Jun 1991 1 at age 81, and was buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, 

Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 1 


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+ 120 F x. Martha Elizabeth Phillips 

52. Mary Etta Linda Phillips 23 (Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was 

born in Oct 1865 in Walker County, Alabama, 11 died on 5 Apr 1924 in Dora, Walker County, 


Alabama. 1 Another name for Mary was Marietta Phillips. 1 

General Notes: According to the medical family history for her nephew A. B. Phillips, Jr, 

Mary was epileptic. [Bryce Hospital] 

Mary Etta Gravlee died 5 Apr 1924 in Dora, Walker County, Alabama. [1, 2] 

[1] Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959 (Ancestry.com) -- Mary Etta Gravles 

[2] Alabama Deaths (index) 1908-1974 (Family Search Labs) -- Mary Etta Chawler 


• Alt. Birth: 1865, Walker County, Alabama. 1 

• Alt. Death: 1924. 1 

• Alt. Death: Bef 1927, Dora, Walker County, Alabama. 7 

Mary married Hubbard Barker Gravlee, 23 son of John B Gravlee and Ewille 

Wharton, on 14 Sep 1881 in Walker County, Alabama. 44 Hubbard was born in Oct 1860 in 

Dora, Walker County, Alabama, 45 died on 25 Oct 1945 in Gardendale, Jefferson County, 


Alabama. 1 Other names for Hubbard were Herbert P. Gravelee, 1 Hubbard Gravelee, 1 

Herbert B Gravlee, 7 and Hubbard B Gravlee. 9 

Marriage Notes: Hubbard P Gravlee and Marietta Phillips were married 14 September 

1881 in Walker County, Alabama. 

[Walker County marriage records, 1877-1928, Batch M593461, Source 1031135 IT 2, 

familysearch.org] 

General Notes: In the 1900 Census, Hubard Gravelee is living in Walker County, Alabama. 

He is 39 and a farmer. Hubard's wife Mary E is 34. They have been married 19 years, and 

Mary has had 5 children, 4 are living. Their children are Cuthbert, 17, Dow, 15, George A, 

12, and Bessie C, 11. 

In the 1910 Census, H B Gravlee is living in Dora, Walker Co, Alabama. He is 49 years 

old and a justice of the peace. Living with him is his wife Etta, 44. They have been married 

28 years, and Etta has had five children, four are still living. Also living with them are their 

sons Dow, 25, a coal inspector for the rail road, and Alf, 22, a coal miner. 

In the 1920 Census, Hubbard Gravlee is living in Jefferson County, Alabama, at the Bessie 

Mining Camp. He is 59 years old. Living with Hubbard are his wife, Etta, 54, and son 

Dow, 34. Hubbard and Dow both work at the coal mine, but their job description was not 

clear. 

Herbert B. Gravlee is now a merchant in Birmingham. [2] 

In the 1930 Census, Hubbard is living in Precinct 46 of Jefferson County. He is 70 years 

old, widowed, and a farmer. Living with him are his son Dow, Dow's wife Flora, and their 

son Hubbard W. 

Hubbard B Gravlee died 25 Oct 1945 in Gardendale, Jefferson County. [1, 3] 



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[2] History of Alabama and Her People, 1927 - listing for Alford B. Phillips, Vol III 



• Alt. Birth: 1860, Dora, Walker County, Alabama. 1 

• Alt. Death: 1945. 1 


+ 121 M i. Cuthbert Earle Gravlee 37 was born on 19 Jun 1882 in Walker County, 

Alabama, 46 died on 26 Feb 1965 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama 35 

at age 82, and was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Alabama. 25 

(Relationship to Father: Unknown) 

+ 122 M ii. Edward Dow Gravlee 19 was born on 18 Sep 1884 in Alabama, 10 died on 

29 Jan 1963 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama 35 at age 78, and was 

buried in Moncrief Cemetery, Gardendale, Jefferson County, Alabama. 25 

(Relationship to Father: Unknown) 

+ 123 M iii. George Alford Gravlee 1 was born on 4 Jun 1887 in Alabama, 37 died on 9 

Mar 1921 in Dora, Walker County, Alabama 47 at age 33, and was buried in 

Davis Cemetery, Dora, Walker County, Alabama. 47 (Relationship to Father: 

Unknown) 

+ 124 F iv. Bessie Clair Gravlee 1 was born on 8 May 1889 in Alabama 48 and died on 15 

Jun 1969 41 at age 80. (Relationship to Father: Unknown) 

+ 125 M v. Hubbard Barker Gravlee Jr. 1 was born on 6 Jul 1891 in Alabama, 1 died on 

27 May 1892, 1 and was buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker 

County, Alabama. 1 (Relationship to Father: Unknown) 

53. Martin B. Phillips 9 (Robert Dee 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in Sep 

1871. 11 


• Alt. Birth: Abt 1872. 9 

54. Charley P. Phillips 9 (Robert Dee 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 

1874. 9 

55. John H. Phillips 9 (Robert Dee 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in May 

1876. 11 


• Alt. Birth: Abt 1876. 9 

56. Reubin S. Phillips 9 (Robert Dee 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 

1878. 9 

57. Rob D Phillips 11 (Robert Dee 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in Apr 

1880. 11 

58. Mary Louisa Phillips 1 (Jefferson Lawrence 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was 

born on 11 May 1867 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died in 1950 1 at age 83, and was buried in 

Mount Zion Cemetary, Cullman, Alabama. 1 Another name for Mary was Mary Lou. 

Mary married John Madison Goodwin 1 on 22 Dec 1889 in Walker County, Alabama. 1 John 

was born in Jan 1861, 1 died in 1937 1 at age 76, and was buried in Mount Zion Cemetary, 


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Corner, Alabama. 1 Another name for John was Matt. 

59. William Jefferson Phillips 1 (Jefferson Lawrence 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

was born on 8 Mar 1870 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died in 1937 in Walker County, Alabama 1 


General Notes: William may be the William J Phillips who was the census taker for 

Precinct 16 of Walker County, Alabama, in 1900. 

William married Nancy Lee Goodwin 1 in Jan 1894. 1 Nancy was born in Dec 1876, 1 died 

in 1937 1 at age 61, and was buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, 

Alabama. 1 Another name for Nancy was Nannie. 

The child from this marriage was: 

+ 126 M i. Jefferson Lawrence Phillips 1 was born on 4 Mar 1901 in Walker County, 

Alabama 1 and died on 3 Jun 1973 in Athens, Alabama 1 at age 72. 

60. Joseph Sydney Phillips 1 (Jefferson Lawrence 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

was born on 4 Jun 1872 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died on 27 Nov 1961 1 at age 89, and was 

buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Alabama. 1 

Joseph married Asa Estella Sellars 1 in Sep 1898. 1 Asa was born on 12 Dec 1883 in Jefferson 

County, Alabama, 1 died on 4 Mar 1964 1 at age 80, and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, 

Birmingham, Alabama. 1 

61. Evaline Elizabeth Phillips 1 (Jefferson Lawrence 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

was born on 4 Sep 1874 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died in 1963 1 at age 89, and was buried in 

Mount Zion Cemetary, Corner, Alabama. 1 Another name for Evaline was Eva. 

Evaline married Thomas Jefferson York 1 on 1 Sep 1895 in Walker County, Alabama. 1 

Thomas was born on 15 Jun 1874, 1 died in 1932 1 at age 58, and was buried in Mount Zion 

Cemetary, Corner, Alabama. 1 Another name for Thomas was Jeff. 

62. Carry Cornelia Phillips 1 (Jefferson Lawrence 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was 

born on 21 Jun 1876 in Walker County, Alabama. 1 

Carry married James Perry Goodwin, 1 son of Pinkney Edward Goodwin and Mattie 

Martha Nail,. James was born on 29 Sep 1876, 1 died on 24 Oct 1913 1 at age 37, and was 

buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 1 Another name for 

James was Jap. 


+ 127 M i. James Hewitt Goodwin 

+ 128 F ii. Verla Goodwin 

+ 129 F iii. Trannie Goodwin 

+ 130 F iv. Eula Goodwin 

63. James Powell Phillips 1 (Jefferson Lawrence 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

was born on 4 Jun 1878 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died on 10 Dec 1882 1 at age 4, and was 


64. Trannie Alice Phillips 1 (Jefferson Lawrence 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

was born on 12 Apr 1881 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died on 12 Apr 1882 in Walker County, 


Alabama. 1 


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65. Jefferson V Phillips 9 (John W 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 

1870 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

66. Elizabeth O Phillips 9 (John W 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1871 

in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

67. Ida E Phillips 11 (John W 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in Jun 1873 in 

Walker County, Alabama. 11 Another name for Ida was Idear E Phillips. 9 



68. John W Phillips 9 (John W 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1876 in 


69. Della M Phillips 11 (John W 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in Aug 1875 

in Walker County, Alabama. 11 Another name for Della was Dellar Phillips. 9 



70. Dicie L Phillips 11 (John W 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in Jun 1880 in 


71. Roxie L Phillips 11 (John W 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in Jun 1885 

in Walker County, Alabama. 11 

72. Farlon L Phillips (John W 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

73. Jefferson M. Phillips 1 (Stephen Bird 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born 

on 7 May 1871 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died on 11 May 1945 in Walker County, Alabama 1 


74. Elbert Caloway Phillips 1 (Stephen Bird 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born 

on 23 Oct 1872 in Walker County, Alabama 1 and died in Apr 1964 1 at age 91. 

75. Emily I. Phillips 1 (Stephen Bird 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in 1875 

in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died after 1919 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 and was buried in 


76. Stephen B. Phillips 1 (Stephen Bird 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born 

on 5 Mar 1876 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died on 21 Oct 1948 in Walker County, Alabama 1 


77. Martha Elizabeth Phillips 1 (Stephen Bird 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was 

born on 7 Jan 1878 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died on 20 Apr 1905 in Walker County, 


Alabama. 1 

78. John Washington Phillips 1 (Stephen Bird 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

was born on 18 Feb 1880 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died on 20 Apr 1905 at age 25, and was 



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• Alt. Death: 20 Apr 1905, Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 1 

79. Robert L. Phillips 1 (Stephen Bird 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 

3 Apr 1884 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died on 31 May 1924 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at 


80. Dover P. Phillips 1 (Stephen Bird 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 

5 Oct 1886 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died on 28 Jul 1929 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at 


81. Phelan Phillips 1 (Stephen Bird 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 30 

Nov 1888 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died on 16 Sep 1938 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at age 

49, and was buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 1 

82. Oather Phillips 1 (Stephen Bird 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 30 

Oct 1890 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died on 30 Dec 1933 in Walker County, Alabama 1 at age 

43, and was buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 1 

83. Jefferson W L Sanders 9 (Sophilia Phillips 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was 

born about 1875 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

84. James A J Sanders 9 (Sophilia Phillips 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born 

about 1877 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

85. Emily L Sanders 9 (Sophilia Phillips 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in 

Mar 1880 in Walker County, Alabama. 9 

86. Charles Phillips 11 (Eli J 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in Mar 1872 in 

Walker County, Alabama. 11 Another name for Charles was Charley L Phillips. 9 

General Notes: In the 1900 Census, Charles is living in Walker County, Alabama, next to 

his father Eli. He is 28 years old and a coal digger. Living with him are his wife Etta, 28, 

and children Mosley?, 10, Curtis, 5, and Sukar, 1. Charles and Etta have been married 10 

years. Etta has had 6 children, 5 are living. Only three children are on the census with 

them. 



Charles married Etta 11 about 1889. 11 Etta was born in Feb 1872 in Alabama. 11 


+ 131 M i. Mosley Phillips 

+ 132 M ii. Curtis Phillips 

+ 133 F iii. Sukar Phillips 

87. Francis E Phillips 9 (Eli J 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in Sep 1873 in 


General Notes: In the 1900 Census, Fannie E Robinson is 26, widowed, and living in her 

father's house. Her children Lena E, 8 and Bass E, 4, are living with them. 


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88. Eli J Phillips Jr 11 (Eli J 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in Feb 1877 in 

Walker County, Alabama. 11 Another name for Eli was E J Phillips. 9 

General Notes: In the 1900 Census, Eli J, Jr, 23, is a coal digger, and living in his father's 

house. 



89. Sarah J Phillips 9 (Eli J 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1878 in 


90. Marcus L Phillips 9 (Eli J 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in May 1880 in 



• Alt. Birth: May 1879, Walker County, Alabama. 11 

91. Mary S Phillips 11 (Eli J 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in Dec 1885 in 


92. Bethie V Phillips 11 (Eli J 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in Jan 1889 in 


93. Nancy E Phillips 9 (Solomon 3 , George Washington 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 


94. Celia C Phillips 9 (Solomon 3 , George Washington 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 


95. Ainon L Phillips 9 (Solomon 3 , George Washington 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 


96. John M Phillips 9 (Solomon 3 , George Washington 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in Feb 


97. Charles A Phillips 9 (Thomas 3 , Stephen 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1876. 9 

98. Martha E Phillips 9 (Thomas 3 , Stephen 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1878. 9 

99. Lucandus C Phillips 9 (William 3 , Burton 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1874 in 


100. Daniel M Phillips 9 (William 3 , Burton 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1876 in 


General Notes: In the 1900 Census, Daniel appears to be living with his father's first 

cousin, John Phillips and his family. Daniel is 24 years old, born in December 1875, and is 

a farm laborer. 

101. Manda E Phillips 9 (William 3 , Burton 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1878 in 



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102. William L Phillips 9 (William 3 , Burton 2 , Robert 1 ) was born in Oct 1879 in 


103. Mary E Phillips 9 (James 3 , Burton 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1873 in Walker 


104. William B Phillips 9 (James 3 , Burton 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1875 in 


105. James J Phillips 9 (James 3 , Burton 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1876 in Walker 


106. Letha Phillips 9 (James 3 , Burton 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1879 in Walker 


107. James W R Phillips 9 (Robert 3 , Burton 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1876 in 


108. Burton Phillips 9 (Robert 3 , Burton 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1879 in Walker 



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Fifth Generation (Great Great-Grandchildren) 

109. Alford Byrd Phillips Jr. (Alford Byrd (Dr.) 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , 

Robert 1 ) was born on 17 Oct 1906 in Alabama, died on 11 Mar 1970 in Bryce Hospital, 

Tuscaloosa, Alabama 32 at age 63, and was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Bessemer, Jefferson 

County, Alabama. Another name for Alford was A.B. 

General Notes: A.B. contracted syphilis about 1926, and was uncooperative in the 

treatment prescribed by his father and other doctors, including his uncle Dr. L.L. Terry. 

He had attended Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University). He had been a 

bookkeeper for the Chevrolet people, and then was a bookkeeper at Dora Motor 

Company, which Dr. Phillips had a half interest i 

About 1928, A. B. became moody and depressed. He lost interest in his work and became 

careless in his dress. He had obsessed ideas and hallucinations, and once or twice 

threatened suicide. He was suspicious, and thought his father and mother were taking his 

mind away. He became untruthful, and at times vulgar and profane. He was in the hospital 

for three weeks where his mental condition greatly improved, but on returning home, 

refused treatment. In August 1928 he was then confined to Hill Crest Sanitarium in 

Birmingham. 

In October 1928, A.B.'s condition was taken before the court and he was committed to the 

state hospital, Bryce in Tuscaloosa. He was brought to the hospital by his cousins Joe 

Phillips and W. W. Phillips, most likely Joseph Phillips and William Jefferson Phillips, the 

sons of Jefferson Lawrence Phillips, brother to Martin Marion Phillips, Dr. A. B. Phillips' 

father. 

The doctors at Bryce diagnosed A.B. as having Dementia Praecox - Hebephrenic Type. 

This was later updated to more current terminology of Schizophrenic Reaction, 

Hebephrenic Type. According to the correspondence in the Bryce Hospital records, A.B.'s 

doctors at Bryce did treat him for syphilis using the available treatment of Salvarsan, since 

this was before penicillin was available, but they did not think his syphilis was the cause of 

his mental illness. Hebephrenic schizophrenia is today defined as a form of schizophrenia 

characterized by severe disintegration of personality including erratic speech and childish 

mannerisms and bizarre behavior. It usually becomes evident during puberty, and is the 

most common diagnostic category in mental institutions. 

A.B. spent the remainder of his life at Bryce Hospital. He was described in the medical 

records as being delusional, suffering hallucinations, being silly at times, laughing for no 

apparent reason. He apparently suffered a cerebral thrombosis in January 1970, and passed 

away March 11, 1970. 

The correspondence in the Bryce Hospital file included letters from A.B.'s parents to his 

doctor. Often they were sending money and/or requesting a special meal for him. In 

February 1931, Dr. Phillips wrote to Dr. Partlow - "How is my boy A. B. Phillips Jr?". Just 

those few words seemed to express how heart-rending A.B.'s illness was for the family. 

Upon the death of his parents, Henry Hager, A.B.'s brother-in-law, became his guardian. 

Jane Hager Reuther remembers that sometime after A.B.'s funeral, Catharine Phillips 

Hager told her that the woman who had been A.B.'s girlfriend or fiancee when he was 


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committed to Bryce had come to the funeral. [Catherine Reuther August 2000] 


• Alt. Death: Mar 1970. 49 

• Education: Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University), Auburn, Alabama. 7 

110. Catharine Elizabeth Phillips (Alford Byrd (Dr.) 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 

2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 18 Jan 1909 in Alabama, died on 22 Dec 1999 in Birmingham, 

Jefferson County, Alabama 33 at age 90, and was buried on 24 Dec 1999 in Elmwood Cemetery, 

Birmingham, Alabama. 33 

General Notes: As a child, Catharine used to help her father out in his doctor's office. 

In her younger days, Catharine was an artist. She painted china, as well as drawing and 

painting. Only 1 drawing and 2 paintings survive. Catharine left most of her artwork at 

Judson when she left school. A drawing of a teapot executed when she was 9 is owned by 

daughter Jane. Daughter Sara owns an oil painting of wisteria, and Phillip owns an oil 

painting of fruit. 

In 1925-1926, Catharine attended Rivers Academy/Athens College in Athens, Alabama. 

She graduated from there in May 1926. In 1927 Catharine was a sophmore at Chowan 

College in Murphreesboro, North Carolina. Cousin Margaret Murrah was Director & 

Coach of Athletics, and aunt Lena Terry was Professor of Home Economics that year. In 

1929, Catharine was a junior at Howard College in Birmingham. Also in her class was 

William M Herbert, cousin of Catharine's future husband Henry Hager. [1] 

Catharine taught school for a short while either before and/or after she married Henry. 

[Sara Moxley] 

She was an excellent seamstress. Catherine could go into a store, find a dress she or her 

daughters liked, do a quick sketch on the street, and then go home and make the dress. 

Listed as a survivor on her obituary was her sister-in-heart, Sarah Fleetwood Hendrix. She 

and Sarah met in the spring of 1914 when they were 5 years old, and remained lifelong and 

close friends. Sarah was known to all Catharine's children and grandchildren as Aunt 

Sarah. 

When Catharine died, her daughter Sara had just bought her a nice nightgown and bed 

jacket for Christmas since Catharine was confined to bed. She was buried on Christmas 

Eve in her new nightgown. 

[1] scrapbook and school annuals - collection of Catherine Reuther 


• Graduation: Howard College (now Samford University), Birmingham, Jefferson County, 

Alabama. 

• Education: Judson College, Marion, Alabama. 

Catharine married Henry Jordan Hager, son of Charles Jacob Hager and Maggie 

Herbert, on 31 Jul 1931 in Dora, Walker County, Alabama. Henry was born on 28 Oct 1906 in 

Burnwell Mine, between Flat Creek & Dora, Walker County, Alabama, died on 4 Nov 1985 in 

Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama at age 79, and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, 

Birmingham, Alabama. 

Marriage Notes: Henry and Catharine were married in the yard at Dr. Phillip's house in 


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Dora. The preacher goofed, and said "John" instead of "Henry" during the ceremony. 

[daughters Jane and Sara] 

Catharine and Henry may have honeymooned in Chattanooga, Tennessee. [Sarah Hendrix] 

A party was given by Catharine and Henry's children, Jane Hager and Calvin Reuther, Sara 

Hager and Tom Moxley, Henry and Sandra Nelson Hager, Jr., and Phillip Hager, in 

celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary on August 1, 1981, at the Vestavia Country 

Club in Birmingham, Alabama. [invitation] 

General Notes: Henry was named for his uncle, Henry Jordan, his father Charles' sister 

Annie's husband. 

When he was younger, Henry was known as Hank. As an adult most people called him 

Henry, but old friends still called him Hank. [3] 

Henry attended 2nd and 3rd grades (1915-1916) at Ira Street School in Atlanta, Georgia, 

while living with his Aunt Annie Hager Jordan and Uncle Henry Jordan. Uncle Henry 

signed his report cards. Henry attended the second grade for the first 3 quarters, and was 

then promoted to the 3rd grade by examination (Apr 3 1916) and attended the 4th quarter 

of the 3rd grade. [report cards] 

When he was young, Henry hoboed on a train from West Virginia to Atlanta, and came 

down with appendicitis on the way and almost died. His Aunt Annie Jordan lived in 

Atlanta, and took him to the doctor. [3] 

In the 1930 Census, Henry Hager was living in Birmingham, Alabama, on Highland 

Avenue. He was 23 years old and an engineer, working in the mechanical industry. His 

roommate, or lodger on the census, was D. A. York (?), 36 years old and a physician. 

Henry's first job after college was at American Cast Iron Pipe Co, in the drafting office, 

where future in-law Stephen Moxley (father of Henry's future son-in-law) was his boss. 

Stephen Moxley was later president of the company. Alabama By Products, the company 

Henry worked for most of his life, was a major supplier to ACIPCo. [3] 

In addition to his B.S. degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Alabama, 

Henry also received a Masters from the University on a research scholarship with the US 

Bureau of Mines. [4] 

The Mine Foreman Certificate of Competency that Henry received in 1939 is required in 

order to be an underground mine foreman in the coal industry. Underground mining is 

quite hazardous. [4] 

Daughter Sara and son-in-law Tom Moxley struck up a conversation with a man they met 

while out to dinner in Birmingham. The man happened to have worked in coal mining. 

Sara said her father was Henry Hager. The man said that he had been a negotiator for 

the union and Henry was the fairest man he ever dealt with. [1] 

Henry was instrumental in getting the Negro high school built in Walker or Jefferson 

county. They wanted to hang his picture in the high school. Henry did not want it there as 

he did not want everyone to know all he did to help other people. [2] 

When I was about 5 or 6, I remember Granddaddy telling this story: Once upon a time 

there was a band of robbers sitting around the campfire. The leader said, "Pedro, tell us a 

story." And Pedro said . . . Once upon a time there was a band of robbers sitting around 


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the campfire. The leader said, "Pedro, tell us a story." And Pedro said . . . Once upon a 

time there was a band of robbers sitting around the campfire. The leader said, "Pedro, tell 

us a story." And Pedro said . . . . And on and on the story would go until he couldn't 

repeat it any more times, or you were laughing so hard he couldn't continue. [CAR] 

Grandmother and Granddaddy would occasionally drive up to Huntsville from 

Birmingham. Granddaddy would come in, say Hello, have a drink of whiskey, and stand 

around jingling the change and keys in his pockets. He had come, said hello, and now it 

was time to go. Grandmother, of course, needed to sit and visit for a while. [CAR] 

Henry had scars on his lungs, probably from childhood T. B. (tuberculosis). He received 

further scarring on his lungs in the winter of 1936 from severe pneumonia. He smoked 

most of his life, usually in secret. [5] He died November 4, 1985, from complications after 

lung surgery. After surgery to remove part of his lung, a clot formed and/or broke loose 

and traveled to his lungs causing them to fill with fluid as if he had pneumonia. This was 

his second surgery to remove part of his lung. The first surgery was several years prior to 

the second. 

[1] Sara Hager Moxley, 16 Feb 2006 

[2] Sara Hager Moxley & Jane Hager Reuther, 16 Feb 2006 

[3] Tom Moxley 

[4] The Hager Family, Geo-Petro Notes, Jan 1980 

[5] Catharine Phillips Hager to Catherine Reuther, May 30, 1988 


• Certificate: Mine Foreman First Class Certificate of Competency, 28 Jul 1939. 

• Graduation: University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, 

29 May 1928, Tuscaloosa Co, Alabama. 50 

• Graduation: Walker County High School, 28 May 1924, Jasper, Walker County, 

Alabama. 50 

• Occupation: from plant foreman to executive vice president for Alabama By-Products, 

Between Jun 1931 and Jul 1973. 51 


+ 134 F i. Jane Marie Hager 

+ 135 F ii. Sara Ferrell Hager 

+ 136 M iii. Henry Jordan Hager Jr 

+ 137 M iv. Phillip Terry Hager 

111. James Herman Phillips 1 (John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , 

Robert 1 ) was born on 5 Nov 1893 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died on 10 Apr 1957 1 at 

age 63, and was buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 1 Another 

name for James was James H Phillips. 36 

General Notes: In 1917, James Herman Phillips, MD, registered for the World War I draft. 

James was living in Dora at Burnwell Mine, Walker County, Alabama. He was born Nov 5 

1893 in Dora, Alabama. He was working for Bryan Coal Corporation at Burnwell mines. 

James' mother and four siblings under age 12 were dependant on him for support. James 

also had spent two years at a military school. James was single. 

Herman spent time in Bryce mental hospital in Tuscaloosa. He was also the first person in 

Alabama to undergo electric shock therapy. [Katherine Southard] 


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In 1920, there is a Jas. Phillips, age 27 (born abt 1893), at Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa, 

Alabama. 


• Alt. Birth: Nov 1893. 

• Occupation: Medical Doctor. 1 

112. Edward Martin Phillips 37 (John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 

2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 9 Jul 1895 in Dora, Walker County, Alabama, 38 died on 3 Apr 

1935 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama 39 at age 39, and was buried in Phillips Family 

Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 1 Other names for Edward were Edward M 

Phillips 36 and Edward Marvin Phillips. 1 

General Notes: In 1917, Edward Martin Phillips registered for the World War I draft. He 

was born July 9 1894 in Dora, Alabama. Edward is living in Empire, Walker County, 

Alabama, and is a farmer. He is single and supporting his mother and two brothers and 

two sisters under age 12. 

In the 1930 Census, Edward Phillips is living in Precinct 16, Walker Co, Alabama. He is 

36 and an electrician for a coal mine. With him is his wife Effie, 26. They were married 

when they were 25 and 15 years old. Living with them are their children Willaim E, 9, 

Mary, 6, James 4, and Arnold, 1 1/2. 

Ed. Phillips died Apr 1935 in Jefferson County, Alabama. 

[Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959 (Ancestry.com)] 


• Alt. Birth: Jul 1895. 11 

Edward married Clara E 1 about 1920. 52 Clara was born on 5 Dec 1904 in Alabama, 1 

died on 18 Mar 1959 1 at age 54, and was buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker 



+ 138 M i. William E Phillips 

+ 139 F ii. Mary Phillips 

+ 140 M iii. James Phillips 

+ 141 M iv. Arnold Phillips 

113. Alfred Goodwin Phillips 19 (John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 

2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 30 Jun 1898 in Dora, Walker County, Alabama, 1 died on 24 May 

1943 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama 40 at age 44, and was buried in Phillips Family 

Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 1 Other names for Alfred were Alford Phillips 1 

and Alford G Phillips. 36 

General Notes: Alfred G Phillips died 24 May 1943 in Jefferson County, Alabama. 

[Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959 (Ancestry.com)] 


• Alt. Birth: Jun 1898, Walker County, Alabama. 53 

Alfred married Jessie. 54 

114. Lillian Mabel Phillips 1 (John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , 

Robert 1 ) was born in Jan 1900 in Walker County, Alabama 10 and died in Dec 1978 in 


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Alabama 41 at age 78. Other names for Lillian were Mabel and Lillian M Phillips. 36 

General Notes: Lillian is probably the Mabel Cox born 11 January 1900 and died Dec 

1978. Her last residence was Sumiton, Walker County, Alabama. [Social Security Death 

Index] 

Lillian married Benton Clyde Cox 37 about 1923. 52 Benton was born on 19 May 1899 in 

Alabama 41 and died in Oct 1981 in Alabama 41 at age 82. Other names for Benton were Clyde 

and Clyde Cox. 1 

General Notes: On Sept 12 1918, Benton Clyde Cox registered for the World War I draft in 

Blount Springs, Blount County, Alabama. He was born May 19 1899. Clyde was engaged 

in farming. 

In the 1930 Census, Clyde Cox is living in Precinct 16, Walker County, Alabama. He is 30 

years old and a carpenter at the coal mine. Living with him are his wife Mabel, 28, and 

daughter Doris, 2 years and 6 months. Clyde and Mabel were married when they were 25 

and 23 years old. Living next door are Mabel's brother Edward Phillips and his family. 

Clyde Cox was born 19 May 1899 and died Oct 1981. His last residence was Sumiton, 

Walker County, Alabama. [Social Security Death Index] 




+ 142 F i. Doris Cox 

115. John Ollious Phillips 1 (John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , 

Robert 1 ) was born on 14 Apr 1902 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died on 4 Sep 1962 in 

Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama 35 at age 60, and was buried in Phillips Family 

Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 1 Another name for John was Oll. 

General Notes: In 1920, Ollie Phillip is living in Beat 16/Empire, Walker County, 

Alabama. He is and a mail carrier. Ollie is living with his mother Lillie, older sister Mabel, 

and 4 younder siblings. 

In the 1930 Census, John O Phillips is living in Birmingham, Alabama, with his mother 

Lillie and 3 of his siblings. John is 27 and a manager of a grocery store. His brother Earl 

is probably working with him as a clerk. 

John spent time in Bryce mental hospital in Tuscaloosa, and died there. His and Clara's 

son has also been in Bryce off and on most of his life. [Katherine Southard] 


• Alt. Birth: 14 Apr 1902. 1 

• Alt. Death: 4 Sep 1962. 1 


John married Clara Mae Clark. 1 


+ 143 F i. Rosa Ann Phillips 

+ 144 M ii. John Ollious Phillips Jr 

116. Irma Etta Phillips 1 (John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , 


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Robert 1 ) was born on 2 Mar 1904 in Dora, Walker County, Alabama, 42 died on 11 May 

1929 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama 43 at age 25, and was buried on 12 May 1929 in 

Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, Walker County, Alabama. 42 Another name for Irma was Ima 

Eatta Phillips. 19 She never married and had no children. 


• Alt. Death: 11 May 1928. 1 

117. Earl Phillips 1 (John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 

1 ) was born on 1 Nov 1906 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died on 26 Sep 1932 in Empire, 

Walker County, Alabama 19 at age 25, and was buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, 


General Notes: In the 1930 Census, Earl C Phillips is living in Birmingham, Alabama, with 

his mother Lillie and 3 of his siblings. Earl is 23 and a clerk in a grocery store. He is 

probably working with his brother John who is a manager of a grocery store. 

Earl was found dead in a storm cellar, with an empty bottle of whiskey and a snake. They 

were never sure which one killed him. [Phillips.FTW] 


• Alt. Birth: 1 Nov 1906. 1 

• Alt. Death: 25 Sep 1932. 1 


• Alt. Death: 25 Sep 1932, Walker County, Alabama. 55 

Earl married Jewel Rowe. 56 

118. Stillborn Phillips 1 (John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

was born about 1908 and died about 1908. 

119. Virgil A. Phillips 1 (John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 

1 ) was born on 10 Jan 1910 in Walker County, Alabama, 1 died on 27 Jun 1991 1 at age 81, and 


General Notes: In the 1930 Census, Virgil A Phillips is living in Birmingham, Alabama, 

with his mother Lillie and 3 of his siblings. Virgil is 20 and an electrician at a pipe factory. 

Virgil A Phillips was born 20 Jan 1910 and died 27 Jun 1991. His last residence was 

Birmingham, Jefferson Co, Alabama. - Social Security Death Index 

120. Martha Elizabeth Phillips (John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 

1 ) 

Martha married Charles Bethelle Berrey Jr, 1 son of Charles B Berrey and Elizabeth 

Barnett,. Charles was born on 14 Feb 1908 in Ramer, Alabama, 1 died on 17 Jan 1966 in 

Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama 35 at age 57, and was buried in Ramer, Alabama. 1 


• Soc Sec Num: 417-03-2621. 1 


+ 145 M i. Charles Bethelle Berrey III 

+ 146 F ii. Shirley Elizabeth Berrey 


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121. Cuthbert Earle Gravlee 37 (Mary Etta Linda Phillips 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson 

Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 19 Jun 1882 in Walker County, Alabama, 46 died on 26 Feb 1965 

in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama 35 at age 82, and was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, 

Birmingham, Alabama. 25 Another name for Cuthbert was Cuthbert Earl Gravlee. 1 

General Notes: Johnny Williams reported that Cuthbert first married Verna GRIMES, and 

then married Cleo BEASLEY. [Ancestry.com World Tree Project] 

In 1910, C E Gravlee is living in on Head Street in Dora, Walker County, Alabama. He is 

27 and a coal miner. Living with him are his wife Vernon, 22, and son Ahgut (??), possible 

Alford, age 2. C E and Vernon have been married 3 years, and Vernon has had one child. 

[2] 

On Sept 12 1918, Cuthbert Earle Gravlee registered for the World War I draft. He was 

living at Dora, Walker County, Alabama. Cuthbert was born June 19 1882. He was 

working in Dora as a storekeeper for Pratt C??? Coal Company. His nearest relative was 

Laura Vernon Gravlee. 

In 1920 Earl Gravlee is living in a coal mining camp near Dora, Walker County, Alabama. 

He is 36 and a store manager in a general store at the camp, probably the company-owned 

store of the coal mining company. Living with Earl are his wife Vernan, 33, and son Paul, 

12. [1] 

Cuthbert Earl Gravlee died 26 February 1965 in Birmingham. He was married to Cleo 

Gravlee at the time. [3] 

[1] 1920 US Census, Dora, Walker Co, AL, ED 112, sheet 5A 

[2] 1910 US Census, Dora, Walker Co, AL, ED 183, sheet 4B 



• Alt. Death: 14 Feb 1695. 25 

Cuthbert married Laura Vernon Grimes, 57 daughter of William R Grimes and Julia 

Parkman, on 27 Sep 1906. 58 Laura was born on 5 Oct 1885 in Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, 

Alabama, 59 died on 14 Mar 1951 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama 19 at age 65, and 

was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Alabama. 25 Another name for Laura was 

Vernon Louise Grimes. 19 


• Alt. Marriage: Abt 1907. 60 

General Notes: Vernon Louise Gravlee died 14 March 1951 in Birmingham at age 57 (??), 

born about 1894. [1] 






+ 147 M i. Paul Gravlee 61 was born about 1908 in Alabama. 61 

Cuthbert next married Cleo Beasley, 19 daughter of W H Beasley and Margaret Guthrie, on 

25 Jul 1953. 58 Cleo was born about 1898 19 and died on 16 Sep 1974 in Birmingham, Jefferson 


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County, Alabama 19 about age 76. 

General Notes: Before marrying Cuthbert in 1953, Cleo was married to a man named 

Brown. [1] 

[1] findagrave.com - entry for Cutherbert Earl Gravlee by Diane Gravlee 

122. Edward Dow Gravlee 19 (Mary Etta Linda Phillips 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson 

Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 18 Sep 1884 in Alabama, 10 died on 29 Jan 1963 in 

Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama 35 at age 78, and was buried in Moncrief Cemetery, 

Gardendale, Jefferson County, Alabama. 25 Other names for Edward were Edward Dowe 

Gravelee, 25 Dow Gravlee, 1 and Edward Gravlee. 41 

General Notes: On Sept 12 1918, Dow Gravlee registered for the World War I draft. He 

was born September 18 1884 and is living in Dora, Walker County, Alabama. Dow is 

working as a machinist for Sloss Sheffield Steel Company. His father H R Gravlee is listed 

as his nearest relative. 

In the 1930 Census, Dow is living with his father in Jefferson County. Dow is 44 (should 

be 46) years old and helping his father on his farm. Living with them are Dow's wife Flora, 

22, and their son Hubbard W, 1 year and 6 months old. Dow and Flora were married when 

they were 34 (should be 44) & 20 years old. 

Edward Gravlee was born 18 September 1884 and died 29 January 1963 In Birmingham, 

Alabama. He was married to Flora Mae Gravlee. [1, 2] 

[1] Social Security Death Index 


Edward married Rassie 62 before 1928. Rassie was buried in Phillips Family Cemetery, Empire, 

Walker County, Alabama. 

General Notes: Rassie Gravlee, wife of Edward Dow Gravlee, died in childbirth. She is 

buried at the Phillips Family Cemetery in Walker County, Alabama. [1] 

Roszie A. M. Gravlee died November 1927 in Jefferson County, Alabama. [2] She may be 

Edward's wife. 

No additional information is available 

[1] findagrave.com, posted by Diane Gravlee. No birth or death dates provided. 


Edward next married Flora Mae Nicholls 63 about 1928. 52 Flora was born on 1 Oct 1906 

in Alabama, 41 died on 15 Mar 1990 in Gardendale, Jefferson County, Alabama 64 at age 83, 

and was buried in Moncrief Cemetery, Gardendale, Jefferson County, Alabama. 25 Another 

name for Flora was Flora. 52 

General Notes: Flora M. Gravlee was born 1 October 1906 and died 15 March 1990. [1] 





+ 148 M i. Hubbard Walter Gravlee 65 was born on 7 Nov 1928, 41 died on 9 Apr 

2009 41 at age 80, and was buried on 11 Apr 2009 in Oakwood Cemetery, 


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Gardendale, Jefferson County, Alabama. 66 

+ 149 M ii. John Alford Gravlee 67 was born on 2 Apr 1931 in Birmingham, Jefferson 

County, Alabama, 68 died on 13 Jun 1995 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, 

Alabama 69 at age 64, and was buried on 15 Jun 1995 in Walkers Chapel 

Cemetery, Fultondale, Jefferson County, Alabama. 70 

123. George Alford Gravlee 1 (Mary Etta Linda Phillips 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson 

Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 4 Jun 1887 in Alabama, 37 died on 9 Mar 1921 in Dora, Walker 

County, Alabama 47 at age 33, and was buried in Davis Cemetery, Dora, Walker County, 

Alabama. 47 

General Notes: On June 5 1917, George Alford Gravlee registered for the World War I 

draft. George was born June 4 1887. He is living in Dora, Walker County, Alabama, and is 

working at a saw mill. He is married with a wife and child. 

In 1920, George A Gravlee is living at Bessie Mining Camp, Jefferson County, Alabama. 

He is 33 and a timber cutter for the coal mine. Living with him are his wife Stella, 28, and 

daughter Gertha?, 7. 


• Alt. Birth: Jun 1887, Alabama. 11 


George married Stella Rose Hart, 71 daughter of James Hart and Caroline Hawkins, in 

1912. 47 Stella was born on 27 Aug 1892 in Alabama 72 and died on 29 Jun 1966 in Jasper, 

Walker County, Alabama 73 at age 73. Other names for Stella were Stella Hart 74 and 

Stella. 61 

General Notes: In 1930 Stella Hart [should be Gravlee] is living in Dora, Walker County, 

Alabama, with her parents James and Carolyn Hart, brother Levcart, and daughters Zertha, 

17, and Alphie Roe, 7. Zertha and Alphie are incorrectly listed as Hart instead of Gravlee. 

James and Levcart are blacksmiths, with their own shop. [2] 

Stella Gravlee was born 27 August 1892 and died 15 June 1966. Her last residence was in 

Dora, Walker County, Alabama. [1] 


[2] 1930 US Census, Dora, Walker Co, AL, ED 19, sheet 7A 



• Alt. Death: 15 Jun 1966. 41 


+ 150 F i. Zertha Salota Gravlee 47 was born on 11 Sep 1912 in Dora, Walker County, 

Alabama, 47 died on 4 May 1961 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama 47 

at age 48, and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Alabama. 47 

+ 151 F ii. Alpha Roe Gravlee 47 was born on 24 Jul 1922, 75 died on 2 Jun 1998 41 at 

age 75, and was buried in Walker Memory Gardens, Jasper, Walker County, 

Alabama. 47 

124. Bessie Clair Gravlee 1 (Mary Etta Linda Phillips 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 

2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 8 May 1889 in Alabama 48 and died on 15 Jun 1969 41 at age 80. 

General Notes: Bessie G. Grimes was born 8 May 1889 and died 15 June 1969. Her last 


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residence was in Gardendale, Jefferson County, Alabama. 



• Alt. Birth: 1889, Alabama. 1 

• Alt. Death: 1969. 1 

Bessie married Charles Stephen Grimes 37 between 1904 and 1905. 76 Charles was born on 20 

May 1878 in Alabama. 77 Another name for Charles was Charles Steven Grimes. 1 

General Notes: In 1910 Charles Grimes is living on 32nd Ave in Birmingham, Jefferson 

County, Alabama. He is 31 and a collector for a furniture store. Living with Charles are his 

wife Bessie, 20, and daughter Berel, 4. Charles and Bessie have been married for 5 years, 

and Bessie has had one child. [1] 

In September 1918, Charles Stephen Grimes is living in West Blocton, Bibb County, 

Alabama. He is a store manager for Allen Furniture Co in West Blocton. Charles is 40 

years old, born 20 May 1878. His wife Bessie Grimes is his closest relative. [3] 

In the 1920 Census, Charley Grimes is living at 4713 5th Ave in Birmingham. He is 41 

years old and was born in Alabama. His parents were born in Georgia. Charles is a 

salesman for a furniture store. His wife Bessie is 30 years old. With them are their sons 

Moye, 8, and Charles, 5. 

In the 1930 Census, Charles Grimes is living on 32nd Avenue North in Birmingham. He is 

50 years old and was born in Alabama. His parents were born in Georgia. Charles is a 

collector for a clothing store. Living with him is his wife Bessie, 40. They were married 

when they were 25 and 15 years old. With them are their children Moye, 18, Charles, 15, 

and Laurie, 10. Moye is a clerk in a hardware store. 

Charles may be the Charles S Grimes who died Oct 1931 in Jefferson County, Alabama. 

[2] 

[1] 1910 US Census, Birmingham, Jefferson Co, AL, ED 86, sheet 20A 


[3] World War I draft registration 




+ 152 M i. Beryl Olga Grimes 47 was born on 16 Feb 1906 in Dora, Walker County, 

Alabama, 47 died on 21 Mar 1912 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama 47 

at age 6, and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Alabama. 47 

+ 153 M ii. Moye Gravlee Grimes 1 was born on 16 Aug 1911 in Alabama 78 and died in 

Jan 1976 in Gardendale, Jefferson County, Alabama 79 at age 64. 

+ 154 M iii. Charles Dow Grimes 1 was born on 12 Nov 1914 in Alabama 41 and died on 14 

Jun 2002 41 at age 87. 

+ 155 F iv. Laurie Etta Grimes 1 was born on 18 Jan 1920 in Alabama 41 and died on 12 

Dec 2002 41 at age 82. 

125. Hubbard Barker Gravlee Jr. 1 (Mary Etta Linda Phillips 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson 

Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 6 Jul 1891 in Alabama, 1 died on 27 May 1892, 1 and was 


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126. Jefferson Lawrence Phillips 1 (William Jefferson 4 , Jefferson Lawrence 3 , Jefferson 

Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 4 Mar 1901 in Walker County, Alabama 1 and died on 3 Jun 1973 

in Athens, Alabama 1 at age 72. Another name for Jefferson was Jeff. 

127. James Hewitt Goodwin (Carry Cornelia Phillips 4 , Jefferson Lawrence 3 , Jefferson Jake 

2 , Robert 1 ) 

128. Verla Goodwin (Carry Cornelia Phillips 4 , Jefferson Lawrence 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , 

Robert 1 ) 

129. Trannie Goodwin (Carry Cornelia Phillips 4 , Jefferson Lawrence 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , 


130. Eula Goodwin (Carry Cornelia Phillips 4 , Jefferson Lawrence 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , 


131. Mosley Phillips (Charles 4 , Eli J 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

132. Curtis Phillips (Charles 4 , Eli J 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

133. Sukar Phillips (Charles 4 , Eli J 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 


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Sixth Generation (3rd Great-Grandchildren) 

134. Jane Marie Hager (Catharine Elizabeth Phillips 5 , Alford Byrd (Dr.) 4 , Martin Marion 

3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

Jane married Calvin Russell Reuther, son of Russell Evans Reuther and Lydia 

Johanna Speiser,. Calvin was born on 16 Mar 1930 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, 

Connecticut, 80 died on 14 Jan 2000 in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama at age 69, and 

was buried on 18 Jan 2000 in Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, Alabama. The cause of his 

death was Multiple organ failure following heart by-pass surgery. Another name for Calvin 

was Cal. 

General Notes: Born one month premature at 7:05 PM, weighed 4 pounds, 13 3/4 ounces, 

at Bridgeport Hospital [Lydia Speiser Reuther's notebook]. 

During college (Auburn, AL), Cal owned and flew his own airplane, an Ercoupe. 

In 1951 or 1952, Cal flew to Connecticut from Auburn through bad weather with no radio 

and was the only plane flying over NY. Coming back to to Auburn, he developed trouble 

in Maryland (?). He was able to land but could not afford to fix the plane, and left it at the 

airport. [Jane Reuther] 

During college at API Cal worked for Mr. Fortner at Jake's Joint and the Elk's Club. He 

met Jane at Jake's Joint. Mrs. Fortner gave Cal her recipe for Barbecue Sauce and 

Barbecue Basting Sauce that he used throughout his life to make fantastic barbecue 

chicken on the grill. 

Cal graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute (API - later re-named Auburn 

University) in Auburn, Alabama, in 1953, with a Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical 

Engineering. His first job was across the country for Boeing in Seattle, Washington, 

working on the B-52 airplane. He left Boeing in 1956 for Westinghouse in Pittsburgh, PA, 

but was on his way back to Boeing and Seattle in 1958 when Jane was pregnant with 

Cathy. Just weeks after Cathy was born in September, they headed for a new assignment 

in Fort Walton Beach, FL, and the BOMARC missile program at Eglin AFB. 

In 1963, Cal, Jane, Cathy and Russell moved to California where Cal worked on the 

Minuteman weapon system. 

In April 1965, Cal, Jane and the children moved to Huntsville, Alabama, where Cal 

continued his work for Boeing, this time on the space program. He was responsible for the 

Boeing Saturn V Logistics Support Staff, developing a Logistics Support Plan. He was 

also responsible for Saturn V Logistics activities and program schedule. In 1967 he 

assumed responsibility for directing the preparation of the Saturn V Flight Manual, a single 

source reference prepared specifically for the astronauts' use. 

When Boeing reduced their operations in Huntsville in 1974 (the summer President 

Richard Nixon resigned and the fall Cathy got her driver's license), Cal and Jane decided 

to stay in Huntsville rather than be transferred to another city, and Cal went to work for 

Sperry Corporation on tactical missile systems at MICOM. In 1980 he began a brief stint 

at Guest Associates providing marketing and technical representation for technically 

oriented customers, as well as consultation to small business through the Small Business 

Administration. 

In 1982, Cal went back to work for Boeing on marketing management assignments for the 

Air Force, MSFC, MICOM, and SSDC customers. He retired early in 1993 after Jane's 


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brain aneurysms and surgery that year. 

Early in their marriage, when they were young and poor, Cal decided to start making 

furniture instead of buying it. He bought the appropriate tools and set up shop in the spare 

bedroom in their apartment. The first thing he made was a long low bench in the Danish 

Modern style. He made their bedroom furniture and later on a hi-fi cabinet, kitchen table, 

and a new dresser for Jane in the 1970's. 

In 1983, when his mother Lydia was no longer making the family Christmas cookies, Cal 

took up the task, often with daughter Cathy's help. He made their favorites Springerli, 

Brownie Lebkuchen & Schwaben Brodli, and new ones as well. Just as Lydia did, he kept 

track of what he made and how many. In 2002, Cathy took up the tradition on her own. 

Cal also had a vegetable garden for many years, and took up canning at that time. Not 

only did he can vegetables, but he also made jellies and pickles. 

In 1988 & 1989, Cal and Jane built a new, larger house on Mountain Springs Circle in 

Huntsville and moved in in April 1989. The house included a 3-car garage with large shop 

attached, and Jane's large weaving room over the garage and shop. After Cal's death, the 

house was sold to Hank and Kathy Perkins, friends from church, and a school friend 

(Hank) of daughter Cathy's when growing up. 

Cal entered Huntsville Hospital November 25, 1999 (Thanksgiving Day) for heart bypass 

surgery on November 26. The surgery was successful, but numerous complications 

ensued due to Cal's emphysema and the steroids he had been taking for the emphysema 

that interfered with the healing process. After seven weeks in ICU, he passed away due 

to multiple organ system failure on January 14, 2000, at 5:05 PM. Daughter Cathy, son 

Russell, future son-in-law Bryan Kennedy, and Dr. T. Benton Washburn were present. 

He was buried January 18, 2000 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville. 

Unknown to his family until after he entered the hospital, Cal had been having heart 

problems for some time. Nitroglycerin pills were found in his study for heart pain. Cal left 

a folder of instructions for his daughter Cathy just prior to entering the hospital in case he 

passed away. The information and instructions included the notice of his death to be 

published in the newspaper. Cathy used this almost as he had written it. 


• Education: University of Bridgeport, Between 1948 and 1949, Bridgeport, Fairfield 

County, Connecticut. 81 

• Graduation: Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University) with a B.S in 

Electrical Engineering, Aug 1953, Auburn, Alabama. 81 

• Graduation: Mount Hermon high school (boarding school), 1948, Northfield, 

Massachusetts. 

• Occupation: Design Engineer for Westinghouse Electric Corp, Between Jan 1957 and 

Apr 1958. 81 

• Occupation: Associate engineer on B-52 Airplane program for Boeing Company, 

Between Sep 1953 and Dec 1956. 81 

• Occupation: Boeing company representative to the Air Force on the Bomarc weapon 

system, Between Apr 1958 and Jul 1963. 81 

• Occupation: Boeing company representative to the Air Force on the Minuteman weapon 

system, Between Jul 1963 and Apr 1965. 81 

• Occupation: Saturn program for the Boeing Company, Apr 1965. 81 


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• Occupation: Boeing company marketing representative for USAMICOM, weapons 

ranging from portable Stinger missles to long-range tactical missles, 1988. 82 

• Height: 5 ft. 9 in. 


+ 156 F i. Catherine Ann Reuther 

+ 157 M ii. Russell Evans Reuther 

135. Sara Ferrell Hager (Catharine Elizabeth Phillips 5 , Alford Byrd (Dr.) 4 , Martin Marion 


Sara married Thomas Clark "Tom" Moxley, son of Stephen Dewey Moxley and Marion 

Frances Bishop,. 


+ 158 F i. Frances Moxley 

+ 159 F ii. Elizabeth Moxley 

+ 160 M iii. John Clark Moxley 

+ 161 M iv. David Bishop Moxley 

+ 162 M v. Richard Phillips Moxley 

136. Henry Jordan Hager Jr (Catharine Elizabeth Phillips 5 , Alford Byrd (Dr.) 4 , Martin 

Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

Henry married Sandra Louise Nelson, 83 daughter of Sumter Rhane Nelson and Louise,. 


+ 163 F i. Julie Lynn Hager 

+ 164 F ii. Kimberly Leighann Hager 

+ 165 F iii. Beth Ann Hager 

137. Phillip Terry Hager (Catharine Elizabeth Phillips 5 , Alford Byrd (Dr.) 4 , Martin Marion 


Phillip married Linda Bettison. 


+ 166 F i. Carole Louise Hager 

+ 167 F ii. Faith Hager 

+ 168 F iii. Heather Hager 

138. William E Phillips (Edward Martin 5 , John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 


139. Mary Phillips (Edward Martin 5 , John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 


140. James Phillips (Edward Martin 5 , John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 


141. Arnold Phillips (Edward Martin 5 , John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 


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142. Doris Cox (Lillian Mabel Phillips 5 , John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 


Doris married Louis Schlock Sr. 1 


+ 169 M i. Louis Schlock Jr 

+ 170 F ii. Patsy Schlock 

143. Rosa Ann Phillips (John Ollious 5 , John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 


Rosa married William Winston Lynch. 1 


+ 171 M i. William Lawrence Lynch 

+ 172 F ii. Lynda Ann Lynch 

+ 173 F iii. Laura Paige Lynch 

144. John Ollious Phillips Jr (John Ollious 5 , John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson 

Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

John married Betty Lou. 84 

145. Charles Bethelle Berrey III (Martha Elizabeth Phillips 5 , John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 


146. Shirley Elizabeth Berrey (Martha Elizabeth Phillips 5 , John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , 

Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

Shirley married William Thurman Southard. 1 William was born on 22 Aug 1927 in 

Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 1 died on 19 Dec 1995 in Birmingham, Jefferson 

County, Alabama 1 at age 68, and was buried on 21 Dec 1995 in Oakwood Memorial, 

Gardendale, Jefferson County, Alabama. 1 


• Military: Little Creek, VA - UDT - WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Between 1944 and 1966. 1 


+ 174 F i. Martha Kate Southard 

+ 175 F ii. Anna Katherine Southard 

+ 176 F iii. Karen Elizabeth Southard 

+ 177 M iv. William Thurman Southard Jr 

147. Paul Gravlee 61 (Cuthbert Earle Gravlee 5 , Mary Etta Linda Phillips 4 , Martin 

Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born about 1908 in Alabama. 61 

General Notes: Social Security Death Index 

Raul Gravlee 

Last Residence:Metairie, Jefferson, Louisiana 

Born:1 Oct 1907 

Died:Mar 1973 


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State (Year) SSN issued:Louisiana (Before 1951) 

148. Hubbard Walter Gravlee 65 (Edward Dow Gravlee 5 , Mary Etta Linda Phillips 4 , 

Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 7 Nov 1928, 41 died on 9 Apr 

2009 41 at age 80, and was buried on 11 Apr 2009 in Oakwood Cemetery, Gardendale, Jefferson 


General Notes: Hubbard Walter Gravlee, of Gardendale, AL, passed away on 9 April 2009. 

He was born the son of Edward Dow and Flora Nichols Gravlee. He attended Mortimer 

Jordan High School and was a member of Gardendale-Mt. Vernon UMC. He was 

preceded in death by his parents and only brother, John A. Gravlee. 

He is survived by his wife, Sue Anders Gravlee and children Teresa Gravlee, Vann 

Gravlee (Renee) and Cindy Gravlee Bonds (Brian); grandchildren Jennifer (Bill) Tsantes, 

Nowell (Ashley) White, Ashley Gravlee, Ryan (Tiffany) Gravlee, Austin Gravlee, Shealyn 

and Brianna Bonds, Tina Brannon, Keith (Nichole) Byram, and Ashley Glaze; great 

grandchildren, Aristotle and Vasileah Tsantes, Terra Kelley, Killian White, Alex Sandlin, 

Drew Brannon, and Keith Byram. 

Hubbard was retired from Alabama Gas Company and then retired again from the 

Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Board. [1] 

[1] Birmingham News (AL), 10 April 2009, page 4B (GenealogyBank.com) 


• Alt. Birth: Abt Oct 1928. 52 

Hubbard married Janie S Anders. 85 


+ 178 F i. Teresa Gravlee 

+ 179 M ii. Van Gravlee 

+ 180 F iii. Cindy Gravlee 

149. John Alford Gravlee 67 (Edward Dow Gravlee 5 , Mary Etta Linda Phillips 4 , 

Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 2 Apr 1931 in Birmingham, 

Jefferson County, Alabama, 68 died on 13 Jun 1995 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, 

Alabama 69 at age 64, and was buried on 15 Jun 1995 in Walkers Chapel Cemetery, Fultondale, 

Jefferson County, Alabama. 70 Another name for John was John A Gravlee. 

General Notes: John A Gravlee of Fultondale died 13 June 1995. He was a veteran of the 

Korean War. John was survived by his wife Margaret Davison Gravlee, sons and 

daughters-in-law, J. Barry and Stephanie Gravlee of Gardendale, Jeffrey C. and Julie 

Gravlee of Gardendale; three granddaughters; and brother, Hubbard W. Gravlee. [1] 

[1] Birmingham News (AL), 13 Jun 1995 (GenealogyBank.com) 

John married Margaret Jean Davison. 86 


+ 181 M i. John Barry Gravlee 

+ 182 M ii. Jeffrey Clarke Gravlee 

150. Zertha Salota Gravlee 47 (George Alford Gravlee 5 , Mary Etta Linda Phillips 4 , Martin 

Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 11 Sep 1912 in Dora, Walker County, 

Alabama, 47 died on 4 May 1961 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama 47 at age 48, and was 

buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Alabama. 47 Another name for Zertha was Gertha 


47


Gravlee. 61 


• Alt. Birth: Abt 1913, probably Dora, Walker Co, Alabama. 61 

Zertha married Theopolius Lee Collins, 47 son of James Early Collins and Maggie Mae 

Matthews,. Theopolius was born on 19 Mar 1913, 47 died on 15 Jan 1982 47 at age 68, and was 

buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Alabama. 47 

151. Alpha Roe Gravlee 47 (George Alford Gravlee 5 , Mary Etta Linda Phillips 4 , Martin 

Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 24 Jul 1922, 75 died on 2 Jun 1998 41 

at age 75, and was buried in Walker Memory Gardens, Jasper, Walker County, Alabama. 47 


• Alt. Death: 4 Jun 1998, Walker County, Alabama. 47 

• Residence: 1998, Fultondale, Jefferson County, Alabama. 41 

Alpha married William Cecil Self. 47 William was born on 13 Jan 1918, 47 died on 16 Dec 

1995 47 at age 77, and was buried in Jasper Memorial Cemetery, Jasper, Walker County, 

Alabama. 47 

152. Beryl Olga Grimes 47 (Bessie Clair Gravlee 5 , Mary Etta Linda Phillips 4 , Martin 

Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 16 Feb 1906 in Dora, Walker County, 

Alabama, 47 died on 21 Mar 1912 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama 47 at age 6, and was 

buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Alabama. 47 Other names for Beryl were Berel 

Grimes 60 and Beril Grimes. 1 



• Alt. Death: 1912. 1 

153. Moye Gravlee Grimes 1 (Bessie Clair Gravlee 5 , Mary Etta Linda Phillips 4 , Martin 

Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 16 Aug 1911 in Alabama 78 and died in 

Jan 1976 in Gardendale, Jefferson County, Alabama 79 at age 64. 

General Notes: Moye Grimes was born 16 August 1911 and died January 1976. His last 

residence was in Gardendale, Jefferson County, Alabama. [1] 




Moye married Lucille Self. 1 

154. Charles Dow Grimes 1 (Bessie Clair Gravlee 5 , Mary Etta Linda Phillips 4 , Martin 

Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 12 Nov 1914 in Alabama 41 and died on 

14 Jun 2002 41 at age 87. 

General Notes: Charles D. Grimes was born 12 Nov 1914 and died 14 Jun 2002. His last 

residence was Gardendale, Jefferson Co, Alabama. [1] 



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• Alt. Birth: 12 Nov 1914, Alabama. 41 

Charles married Catherine Shirley Thompson. 1 

155. Laurie Etta Grimes 1 (Bessie Clair Gravlee 5 , Mary Etta Linda Phillips 4 , Martin 

Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) was born on 18 Jan 1920 in Alabama 41 and died on 

12 Dec 2002 41 at age 82. 

General Notes: Laurie G. Witcher was born 18 January 1920 and died 12 December 2002. 

Her last residence was in Gardendale, Jefferson County, Alabama. [1] 




Laurie married George Witcher. 1 


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Seventh Generation (4th Great-Grandchildren) 

156. Catherine Ann Reuther (Jane Marie Hager 6 , Catharine Elizabeth Phillips 5 , Alford Byrd 

(Dr.) 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

Catherine married Bryan Kent Kennedy, son of Bill Kent Kenndy and Barbara Sue Gwinn,. 

157. Russell Evans Reuther (Jane Marie Hager 6 , Catharine Elizabeth Phillips 5 , Alford Byrd 


Russell married Jamie McCutchen. 87 

Russell next married Teresa Faye Watson, 87 daughter of William Watson and Rachael,. 


183 M i. Russell Evans Reuther 

Russell next married Linda Marlene Schwarzmeier, 88 daughter of Frank Schwarzmeier and 

Unknown,. 

158. Frances Moxley (Sara Ferrell Hager 6 , Catharine Elizabeth Phillips 5 , Alford Byrd (Dr.) 

4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

Frances married Mark Douglas Zinder. 


184 M i. Andrew Phillips "Drew" Zinder 

185 F ii. Catherine Elizabeth "Katie" Zinder 

186 F iii. Hannah Michelle Zinder 

159. Elizabeth Moxley (Sara Ferrell Hager 6 , Catharine Elizabeth Phillips 5 , Alford Byrd (Dr.) 


Elizabeth married Michael Stephen Penrod, son of Rex Leonard Penrod and Kathryn Carol 

H,. 


187 F i. Sara Katherine Penrod 

188 F ii. Susan Frances Penrod 

189 F iii. Emily Elizabeth Penrod 

160. John Clark Moxley (Sara Ferrell Hager 6 , Catharine Elizabeth Phillips 5 , Alford Byrd 


John married Pamela Lynn Scott, 89 daughter of James Felton Scott Jr and Mary Lynne 

Rumore,. 


190 M i. boy Moxley was born on 22 Jun 1991 in Cincinnati, Ohio 90 and died on 23 Jun 

1991 in Cincinnati, Ohio. 90 

General Notes: Baby Moxley was discovered to have birth defects related to 

his heart before he was born. He died shortly after he was born and his body 

was donated to science. 

191 M ii. Jacob C Moxley 


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192 F iii. Alexandria Scott "Ali" Moxley 

193 F iv. Reagan Lily Moxley 

194 F v. Sadie Claire Moxley 

161. David Bishop Moxley (Sara Ferrell Hager 6 , Catharine Elizabeth Phillips 5 , Alford Byrd 


David married Kelly Rae Hancock, 91 daughter of James Hancock and Unknown Ritchie,. 


195 M i. James Richard Moxley 

196 M ii. Thomas David Moxley 

197 M iii. Philip Jordan Moxley 

162. Richard Phillips Moxley (Sara Ferrell Hager 6 , Catharine Elizabeth Phillips 5 , Alford 

Byrd (Dr.) 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

Richard married Cheryl Ann Bacak, 91 daughter of James William Bacak and Anita Joyce 

Hutzler,. 


198 M i. Stephen Phillips Moxley 

199 M ii. John Benjamin Moxley 

200 F iii. Kayla Marie Moxley 

163. Julie Lynn Hager (Henry Jordan Hager Jr 6 , Catharine Elizabeth Phillips 5 , Alford Byrd 


Julie married Chadwick Jon Stogner, 83 son of Ralph A Stogner and Robbie Zell,. 


201 M i. Jon Fielding Stogner 

202 F ii. Lillie Catharine Stogner 

164. Kimberly Leighann Hager (Henry Jordan Hager Jr 6 , Catharine Elizabeth Phillips 5 , 

Alford Byrd (Dr.) 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

165. Beth Ann Hager (Henry Jordan Hager Jr 6 , Catharine Elizabeth Phillips 5 , Alford Byrd 


Beth married Patrick Edward Morgan. 

166. Carole Louise Hager (Phillip Terry Hager 6 , Catharine Elizabeth Phillips 5 , Alford Byrd 


Carole married Rashid Aniff Ghoorahoo. 

167. Faith Hager (Phillip Terry Hager 6 , Catharine Elizabeth Phillips 5 , Alford Byrd (Dr.) 4 , 

Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

Faith married Robert Leech. 92 


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203 M i. Phillip Terry Leech 

204 M ii. Max Stuart Leech 

168. Heather Hager (Phillip Terry Hager 6 , Catharine Elizabeth Phillips 5 , Alford Byrd (Dr.) 


169. Louis Schlock Jr (Doris Cox 6 , Lillian Mabel Phillips 5 , John Bester 4 , Martin 


170. Patsy Schlock (Doris Cox 6 , Lillian Mabel Phillips 5 , John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 


171. William Lawrence Lynch (Rosa Ann Phillips 6 , John Ollious 5 , John Bester 4 , Martin 


172. Lynda Ann Lynch (Rosa Ann Phillips 6 , John Ollious 5 , John Bester 4 , Martin 


Lynda married Case. 

173. Laura Paige Lynch (Rosa Ann Phillips 6 , John Ollious 5 , John Bester 4 , Martin 


Laura married Hastings. 

174. Martha Kate Southard (Shirley Elizabeth Berrey 6 , Martha Elizabeth Phillips 5 , John 

Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

Martha married Steven Young Burnett. 1 


205 M i. Scott Steven Burnett 

206 M ii. Jason Ryan Burnett 

175. Anna Katherine Southard (Shirley Elizabeth Berrey 6 , Martha Elizabeth Phillips 5 , John 


Anna married someone. 

Her child was: 

207 M i. Tye Corbet Southard 

Anna married Jeffrey Lee Reece. 1 

176. Karen Elizabeth Southard (Shirley Elizabeth Berrey 6 , Martha Elizabeth Phillips 5 , John 


Karen married Michael Heinreich. 1 

177. William Thurman Southard Jr (Shirley Elizabeth Berrey 6 , Martha Elizabeth Phillips 5 , 

John Bester 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

178. Teresa Gravlee (Hubbard Walter Gravlee 6 , Edward Dow Gravlee 5 , Mary Etta Linda 

Phillips 4 , Martin Marion 3 , Jefferson Jake 2 , Robert 1 ) 

179. Van Gravlee (Hubbard Walter Gravlee 6 , Edward Dow Gravlee 5 , Mary Etta Linda 


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Van married Renee. 93 

180. Cindy Gravlee (Hubbard Walter Gravlee 6 , Edward Dow Gravlee 5 , Mary Etta Linda 


Cindy married Brian Bonds. 93 

181. John Barry Gravlee (John Alford Gravlee 6 , Edward Dow Gravlee 5 , Mary Etta Linda 


John married Stephanie. 94 

182. Jeffrey Clarke Gravlee (John Alford Gravlee 6 , Edward Dow Gravlee 5 , Mary Etta Linda 


Jeffrey married Julie. 94 


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1. Katherine Southard, Phillips.FTW. 

2. Katherine Southard. .... Katherine Southard, Phillips.FTW. 

3. Katherine Southard - cemetery transcriptions. .... Katherine Southard. 

4. Katherine Southard - cemetery transcriptions. 

5. 1850 Census. 

6. 1860 Census. 

7. History of Alabama & Her People, 1927. 

8. Katherine Southard. 

9. 1880 Census. 

10. Katherine Southard, Phillips.FTW. .... 1900 Census. 

11. 1900 Census. 

12. 1850 Census. .... 1860 Census. 

13. History of Alabama & Her People, 1927. .... Lena Terry's notebook. 

14. State of Alabama, Confederate Widow's Pension Application. .... Katherine Southard, Phillips.FTW. .... Katherine Southard. 

15. Katherine Southard. .... Katherine Southard, Phillips.FTW. .... Katherine Southard - cemetery transcriptions. 

16. Katherine Southard. .... Alabama Marriages, 1809-1920 (Ancestry.com). 

17. Katherine Southard - cemetery transcriptions. .... History of Alabama & Her People, 1927. 

18. History of Alabama & Her People, 1927. .... Terry Family Cemetary, Harris Co., Georgia. .... Lena Terry's notebook. 

19. Alabama Deaths 1908-1974 (transcription) (FamilySearch.org - beta). 

20. Catherine Reuther. .... Alabama Deaths 1908-1974 (transcription) (FamilySearch.org - beta). 

21. Katherine Southard, Phillips.FTW. .... Katherine Southard - cemetery transcriptions. 

22. Katherine Southard, Phillips.FTW. .... Katherine Southard - cemetery transcriptions. .... Alabama Deaths 1908-1974 

(transcription) (FamilySearch.org - beta). 

23. Gravelee Family history. 

24. Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959 (Ancestry.com). .... Alabama Deaths 1908-1974 (transcription) (FamilySearch.org - beta). 

25. findagrave.com. 

26. Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959 (Ancestry.com). 

27. John Dallas Terry family tree (1), written by Catharine Phillips. 

28. John Dallas Terry family tree (1), written by Catharine Phillips. .... Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959 (Ancestry.com). 

29. Alabama Marriages 1816-1957 (Family Search Labs), A B Phillips to Maggie Terry. 

30. Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959 (Ancestry.com). .... Jane Hager Reuther. 

31. Jane Hager Reuther. 

32. Bryce Hospital records - A.B. Phillips, Jr. 

33. Catherine Reuther. 

34. Lena Terry's notebook. .... 1900 Census. 

35. Katherine Southard, Phillips.FTW. .... Alabama Deaths 1908-1974 (transcription) (FamilySearch.org - beta). 

36. Lena Terry's notebook. 

37. World War I draft registration. 


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38. Katherine Southard, Phillips.FTW. .... Alabama Deaths 1908-1974 (transcription) (FamilySearch.org - beta), Ed Phillips. 

39. Katherine Southard, Phillips.FTW. .... Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959 (Ancestry.com). .... Alabama Deaths 1908-1974 

(transcription) (FamilySearch.org - beta), Ed Phillips. 

40. Katherine Southard, Phillips.FTW. .... Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959 (Ancestry.com). .... Alabama Deaths 1908-1974 

(transcription) (FamilySearch.org - beta). 

41. Social Security Death Index. 

42. Katherine Southard, Phillips.FTW. .... Alabama Deaths 1908-1974 (transcription) (FamilySearch.org - beta), Ima Eatta 

Phillips. 

43. Alabama Deaths 1908-1974 (transcription) (FamilySearch.org - beta), Ima Eatta Phillips. 

44. Katherine Southard, Phillips.FTW. .... Walker County marriage records, 1877-1928, familysearch.org. 

45. 1900 Census. .... Katherine Southard. 

46. Katherine Southard, Phillips.FTW. .... 1900 Census. .... findagrave.com. 

47. findagrave.com, Diane Gravlee. 

48. 1900 Census. .... Social Security Death Index. 

49. Catharine Phillips Hager. 

50. graduation invitation. 

51. The Hager Family, Geo-Petro Notes, Jan 1980. 

52. 1930 Census. 

53. 1900 Census. .... Alabama Deaths 1908-1974 (transcription) (FamilySearch.org - beta). 

54. Alabama Deaths 1908-1974 (transcription) (FamilySearch.org - beta), for husband Alfred Goodwin Phillips. 

55. Katherine Southard, Phillips.FTW. .... Alabama Death Index, 1908-1959 (Ancestry.com). 

56. Alabama Deaths 1908-1974 (transcription) (FamilySearch.org - beta), for husband Earl Phillips. 

57. Ancestry.com trees. 

58. findagrave.com, info for Cutherbert Earl Gravlee (posted by Diane Gravlee). 

59. findagrave.com, entry posted by Diane Gravlee. 

60. 1910 Census. 

61. 1920 Census. 

62. findagrave.com. .... findagrave.com, entry for Edward Dowe Gravlee by Diane Gravlee. 

63. findagrave.com, posted by Diane Gravlee. 

64. Social Security Death Index. .... findagrave.com, posted by Diane Gravlee. 

65. 1930 Census. .... Birmingham News (GenealogyBank.com), 10 Apr 2009, p. 4B. 

66. Birmingham News (GenealogyBank.com), 10 Apr 2009. 

67. findagrave.com, posted by John Gravlee. 

68. Social Security Death Index. .... findagrave.com, posted by John Gravlee. 

69. Social Security Death Index. .... Birmingham News (GenealogyBank.com), 13 Jun 1995. .... findagrave.com, posted by John 

Gravlee. 

70. Birmingham News (GenealogyBank.com), 13 Jun 1995. .... findagrave.com, posted by John Gravlee. 

71. findagrave.com, entry for George Alford Gravlee by Diane Gravlee. 

72. Social Security Death Index. .... 1920 Census. 

73. Alabama Deaths 1908-1974 (transcription) (FamilySearch.org - beta), indexed as Atella Gravlee. 


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74. Ancestry.com World Tree Project. 

75. Social Security Death Index, Alphie R Self. 

76. 1930 Census. .... 1910 Census. 

77. World War I draft registration. .... 1910 Census. 

78. 1930 Census. .... Social Security Death Index. 

79. Katherine Southard, Phillips.FTW. .... Social Security Death Index. 

80. Speiser Family Bible (in German). 

81. Calvin R. Reuther, Application for professional engineer certificate, 1967. 

82. Boeing Aerospace Marketing newsletter, Summer 1988. 

83. Julie Hager Stogner. 

84. Ann Phillips Lynch. 

85. Alabama Marriage Collection 1800-1973 (Ancestry.com). 

86. Birmingham News (GenealogyBank.com), 13 Jun 1995, obit for John A Gravlee. .... findagrave.com, posted by John Gravlee. 

87. Russell Reuther II. 

88. Russell Reuther II. .... Linda Schwarzmeier. 

89. Tom Moxley. .... Pam Scott Moxley. 

90. Pam Scott Moxley. 

91. Tom Moxley. 

92. Phillip Hager. 

93. Birmingham News (GenealogyBank.com), 10 Apr 2009, obit for Hubbard W Gravlee. 

94. Birmingham News (GenealogyBank.com), 13 Jun 1995, obit for John A Gravlee. 


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Name Index 

(No surname) 

Betty Lou, 46 

Clara E (1904-1959), 35 

Elizabeth (1848- ), 13 

Etta (1872- ), 28 

Francis E (Abt 1854-Between 1889/1900), 

15 

Jessie, 35 

Julie, 53 

Kathryn Carol H, 50 

Louise, 45 

Lucinda (Abt 1826- ), 6 

Manda J (Abt 1860- ), 18 

Mary (Abt 1822- ), 7 

Mary (Abt 1849- ), 16 

Rachael, 50 

Rassie, 39 

Renee, 53 

Sarah (Abt 1846- ), 17 

Sarah J (Abt 1852- ), 16 

Stephanie, 53 

Thyma (Abt 1854- ), 18 

ADKINS 

Abigail (1785-Between 1830/1840), 1 

ANDERS 

Janie S, 47 

BACAK 

Cheryl Ann, 51 

James William, 51 

BAGLEY 

Nancy Malinda (Abt 1824-1884), 10 

BARNETT 

Elizabeth, 37 

BEASLEY 

Cleo (Abt 1898-1974), 38 

W H, 38 

BERREY 

Charles B, 37 

Charles Bethelle III, 37, 46 

Charles Bethelle Jr (1908-1966), 37 

Shirley Elizabeth, 37, 46 

BETTISON 

Linda, 45 

BISHOP 

Marion Frances (Abt 1902-1967), 45 

BONDS 

Brian, 53 

BURNETT 

Jason Ryan, 52 

Scott Steven, 52 

Steven Young, 52 

BURNUM 

Elizabeth Evaline (1846-1931), 12 

Sarah A. (1843- ), 11 

CASE 

(No Given Name), 52 

CLARK 

Clara Mae, 36 

COLLINS 

James Early, 48 

Theopolius Lee (1913-1982), 48 

COX 

Benton Clyde (1899-1981), 36 

Doris, 36, 46 

DAVISON 

Margaret Jean, 47 

FIELDS 

Elizabeth Jane (1842-1893), 10 

John (1814-1847), 10 

Mary Ann (1849-1895), 13 

GHOORAHOO 

Rashid Aniff, 51 

GOODWIN 

Eula, 26, 42 

James Hewitt, 26, 42 

James Perry (1876-1913), 26 

John Madison (1861-1937), 25 

Lillian Ann (1871-1941), 22 

Nancy Lee (1876-1937), 26 

Pinkney Edward, 22, 26 

Trannie, 26, 42 

Verla, 26, 42 

GRAVLEE 

Alpha Roe (1922-1998), 40, 48 

Bessie Clair (1889-1969), 25, 40 

Cindy, 47, 53 


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Name Index 

GRAVLEE 

Cuthbert Earle (1882-1965), 25, 38 

Edward Dow (1884-1963), 25, 39 

George Alford (1887-1921), 25, 40 

Hubbard Barker (1860-1945), 24 

Hubbard Barker Jr. (1891-1892), 25, 41 

Hubbard Walter (1928-2009), 39, 47 

Jeffrey Clarke, 47, 53 

John Alford (1931-1995), 40, 47 

John B, 24 

John Barry, 47, 53 

Paul (Abt 1908- ), 38, 46 

Teresa, 47, 52 

Van, 47, 52 

Zertha Salota (1912-1961), 40, 47 

GRIFFIN 

Mary Catherine "Katie" (1853-1936), 20 

GRIMES 

Beryl Olga (1906-1912), 41, 48 

Charles Dow (1914-2002), 41, 48 

Charles Stephen (1878- ), 41 

Laura Vernon (1885-1951), 38 

Laurie Etta (1920-2002), 41, 49 

Moye Gravlee (1911-1976), 41, 48 

William R, 38 

GUTHRIE 

Margaret, 38 

GWINN 

Barbara Sue, 50 

HAGER 

Beth Ann, 45, 51 

Carole Louise, 45, 51 

Charles Jacob (1869-1936), 32 

Faith, 45, 51 

Heather, 45, 52 

Henry Jordan (1906-1985), 32 

Henry Jordan Jr, 34, 45 

Jane Marie, 34, 43 

Julie Lynn, 45, 51 

Kimberly Leighann, 45, 51 

Phillip Terry, 34, 45 

Sara Ferrell, 34, 45 

HANCOCK 

James, 51 

Kelly Rae, 51 

HART 

James, 40 

Stella Rose (1892-1966), 40 

HASTINGS 

(No Given Name), 52 

HAWKINS 

Caroline, 40 

HEINREICH 

Michael, 52 

HENSON 

Cyntha (Abt 1817- ), 7 

Elizabeth (Abt 1820- ), 5 

Mary (1810-Between 1853/1860), 4 

HERBERT 

Maggie (1884-1967), 32 

HUTZLER 

Anita Joyce (1941-1998), 51 

JENNINGS 

Margaret (1753-Abt 1830), 1 

KENNDY 

Bill Kent, 50 

KENNEDY 

Bryan Kent, 50 

LEECH 

Max Stuart, 52 

Phillip Terry, 51 

Robert, 51 

LYNCH 

Laura Paige, 46, 52 

Lynda Ann, 46, 52 

William Lawrence, 46, 52 

William Winston, 46 

MATTHEWS 

Maggie Mae, 48 

MCCUTCHEN 

Jamie, 50 

MOBLEY 

Lettie Deann, 10 

MORGAN 

Patrick Edward, 51 


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Name Index 

MOXLEY 

Alexandria Scott "Ali", 51 

boy (1991-1991), 50 

David Bishop, 45, 51 

Elizabeth, 45, 50 

Frances, 45, 50 

Jacob C, 50 

James Richard, 51 

John Benjamin, 51 

John Clark, 45, 50 

Kayla Marie, 51 

Philip Jordan, 51 

Reagan Lily, 51 

Richard Phillips, 45, 51 

Sadie Claire, 51 

Stephen Dewey (1898-1967), 45 

Stephen Phillips, 51 

Thomas Clark "Tom", 45 

Thomas David, 51 

NAIL 

Mattie Martha, 22, 26 

NELSON 

Sandra Louise, 45 

Sumter Rhane, 45 

NICHOLLS 

Flora Mae (1906-1990), 39 

PARKMAN 

Julia, 38 

PENROD 

Emily Elizabeth, 50 

Michael Stephen, 50 

Rex Leonard, 50 

Sara Katherine, 50 

Susan Frances, 50 

PHILLIPS 

Abby (Abt 1853- ), 7, 18 

Abigail (1815- ), 1, 5 

Abigail (Abt 1834- ), 4, 11 

Abraham (1860- ), 7, 17 

Ainon L (Abt 1878- ), 16, 29 

Alford Byrd (Dr.) (1861-1935), 10, 19 

Alford Byrd Jr. (1906-1970), 22, 31 

Alfred Goodwin (1898-1943), 23, 35 

PHILLIPS 

Arnold, 35, 45 

Bethie V (1889- ), 15, 29 

Burton (Abt 1821-1886), 2, 7 

Burton (Abt 1879- ), 18, 30 

Carry Cornelia (1876- ), 12, 26 

Catharine Elizabeth (1909-1999), 22, 32 

Celia C (Abt 1877- ), 16, 29 

Charles (1872- ), 15, 28 

Charles (Abt 1841- ), 7, 17 

Charles A (Abt 1876- ), 16, 29 

Charles Alvie (Abt 1817-1880), 1, 6 

Charles V (Abt 1842- ), 4, 13 

Charley P. (Abt 1874- ), 11, 25 

Curtis, 28, 42 

Daniel M (Abt 1876- ), 17, 29 

Darliw T (Abt 1854- ), 6, 16 

Della M (1875- ), 13, 27 

Dicie L (1880- ), 13, 27 

Dover P. (1886-1929), 14, 28 

Earl (1906-1932), 23, 37 

Edward Martin (1895-1935), 23, 35 

Elbert Caloway (1872-1964), 14, 27 

Eli J (1852- ), 4, 15 

Eli J Jr (1877- ), 15, 29 

Elisabeth (Abt 1836- ), 4, 11 

Elizabeth (Abt 1851- ), 5, 16 

Elizabeth O (Abt 1871- ), 13, 27 

Emily (Abt 1846- ), 4, 14 

Emily I. (1875-After 1919), 14, 27 

Evaline Elizabeth (1874-1963), 12, 26 

Farlon L, 13, 27 

Francis E (1873- ), 15, 28 

Gabriel (Abt 1846- ), 7, 17 

George W (Abt 1846- ), 5, 15 

George Washington (1813-After 1880), 1, 4 

Ida E (1873- ), 13, 27 

Irma Etta (1904-1929), 23, 36 

James, 35, 45 

James (Abt 1844- ), 7, 17 

James Herman (1893-1957), 23, 34 

James J (Abt 1876- ), 18, 30 

James Powell (1878-1882), 12, 26 


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Name Index 

PHILLIPS 

James W R (Abt 1876- ), 18, 30 

Jefferson (Abt 1844- ), 7, 17 

Jefferson D (Abt 1862- ), 5, 16 

Jefferson Jake (1808-1892), 1, 3 

Jefferson Lawrence (1838-1887), 4, 12 

Jefferson Lawrence (1901-1973), 26, 42 

Jefferson M. (1871-1945), 14, 27 

Jefferson V (Abt 1870- ), 13, 27 

John Bester (1863-1916), 10, 22 

John H (Abt 1839- ), 5, 15 

John H. (1876- ), 11, 25 

John M (1879- ), 16, 29 

John M (Abt 1849- ), 7, 17 

John Ollious (1902-1962), 23, 36 

John Ollious Jr, 36, 46 

John W (1840- ), 4, 12 

John W (Abt 1876- ), 13, 27 

John Washington (1880-1905), 14, 27 

Joseph (1811- ), 1, 4 

Joseph Sydney (1872-1961), 12, 26 

Letha (Abt 1879- ), 18, 30 

Lillian Mabel (1900-1978), 23, 35 

Lucandus C (Abt 1874- ), 17, 29 

Lucinda C (Abt 1849- ), 6, 16 

Madison (Abt 1842- ), 7, 17 

Malissa (Abt 1859- ), 5, 16 

Mallissa (Abt 1853- ), 6, 16 

Manda E (Abt 1878- ), 17, 29 

Marcus L (1880- ), 15, 29 

Martha (Abt 1843- ), 6, 16 

Martha (Abt 1855- ), 7, 17 

Martha E (Abt 1878- ), 16, 29 

Martha Elizabeth, 24, 37 

Martha Elizabeth (1878-1905), 14, 27 

Martin B. (1871- ), 11, 25 

Martin Marion (1831-1905), 4, 9 

Mary, 35, 45 

Mary Ann (Abt 1843- ), 5, 15 

Mary E (Abt 1873- ), 18, 30 

Mary Etta Linda (1865-1924), 10, 24 

Mary Louisa (1867-1950), 12, 25 

Mary S (1885- ), 15, 29 

PHILLIPS 

Mosley, 28, 42 

Nancy (Abt 1840- ), 5, 15 

Nancy E (Abt 1873- ), 16, 29 

Oather (1890-1933), 14, 28 

Patsy (1850-Between 1850/1860), 7, 17 

Phelan (1888-1938), 14, 28 

Reubin S. (Abt 1878- ), 11, 25 

Rily (Abt 1852- ), 7, 17 

Rob D (1880- ), 11, 25 

Robert (1782-1850), 1 

Robert (Abt 1846- ), 7, 18 

Robert Dee (1832-1904), 4, 11 

Robert L. (1884-1924), 14, 28 

Rosa Ann, 36, 46 

Roxie L (1885- ), 13, 27 

Sarah (Abt 1854- ), 5, 16 

Sarah E (Abt 1856- ), 8, 18 

Sarah J (Abt 1878- ), 15, 29 

Solomon (Abt 1848- ), 5, 15 

Sophilia (Between 1847/1850- ), 4, 14 

Stephen (1816-1874), 1, 5 

Stephen B. (1876-1948), 14, 27 

Stephen Bird (Abt 1844-1902), 4, 13 

Stillborn (Abt 1908-Abt 1908), 23, 37 

Sukar, 28, 42 

Thomas (Abt 1848- ), 6, 16 

Tobias (1750-1808), 1 

Trannie Alice (1881-1882), 12, 26 

Virgil A. (1910-1991), 23, 37 

William (Abt 1839- ), 7, 16 

William (Abt 1842- ), 7, 17 

William B (Abt 1875- ), 18, 30 

William E, 35, 45 

William Jefferson (1870-1937), 12, 26 

William L (1879- ), 17, 30 

Willis J (Abt 1854- ), 8, 18 

REECE 

Jeffrey Lee, 52 

REUTHER 

Calvin Russell (1930-2000), 43 

Catherine Ann, 45, 50 

Russell Evans, 45, 50 


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Name Index 

REUTHER 

Russell Evans (1893-1967), 43 

RITCHIE 

Unknown, 51 

ROWE 

Jewel, 37 

RUMORE 

Mary Lynne, 50 

SANDERS 

Emily L (1880- ), 15, 28 

James A J (Abt 1877- ), 15, 28 

James L (Abt 1850- ), 14 

Jefferson W L (Abt 1875- ), 14, 28 

SCHLOCK 

Louis Jr, 46, 52 

Louis Sr, 46 

Patsy, 46, 52 

SCHWARZMEIER 

Frank, 50 

Linda Marlene, 50 

SCOTT 

James Felton Jr, 50 

Pamela Lynn, 50 

SELF 

Lucille, 48 

William Cecil (1918-1995), 48 

SELLARS 

Asa Estella (1883-1964), 26 

SOUTHARD 

Anna Katherine, 46, 52 

Karen Elizabeth, 46, 52 

Martha Kate, 46, 52 

Tye Corbet, 52 

William Thurman (1927-1995), 46 

William Thurman Jr, 46, 52 

SPEISER 

Lydia Johanna (1897-1996), 43 

STOGNER 

Chadwick Jon, 51 

Jon Fielding, 51 

Lillie Catharine, 51 

Ralph A, 51 

TERRY 

John Dallas (1838-1908), 20 

Margaret Ferrell (1877-1946), 20 

THOMPSON 

Catherine Shirley, 49 

WALDEN 

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (1867-1930), 10 

WALTON 

George, 10 

WATSON 

Teresa Faye, 50 

William, 50 

WHARTON 

Ewille, 24 

WITCHER 

George, 49 

YORK 

Thomas Jefferson (1874-1932), 26 

ZELL 

Robbie, 51 

ZINDER 

Andrew Phillips "Drew", 50 

Catherine Elizabeth "Katie", 50 

Hannah Michelle, 50 

Mark Douglas, 50 


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