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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => London and Middlesex => Topic started by: ErinMaryRyan on Sunday 31 December 17 06:50 GMT (UK)
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Hello Roots Chatters,
Looking for any references whatsoever to a George Phillips, Ironmonger of Bishopsgate. He was recorded as the brother in law of convict William Taylor who was transported to Tasmania in 1828.
Have found in newspapers a reference that he was opposite Bishopsgate Church in 1830 and in 1832 a reference to him being bankrupt.
Sadly, I have no other information to share.
Any and all miracles welcome, with thanks!
Happy New Year to you all.
Erin.
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Welcome to RootsChat ;D
Later reports mention him living at Bishopsgate St so I wonder if this could be the family in 1841 living at Bishopsgate Street, St Botolph Without Bishopsgate, East London
Katherine Phillips 72 Independant
George Phillips 50 Furnishing ??
Carmelia? Phillips 48
Mary Ann Phillips 21
Alfred Phillips 19 Printer
Kay
Added Possible marriage of George Phillips to a Camilla Mary Margo Coudun 6 Dec 1813 Allhallows London Wall,London
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V5VR-5Y1
And in 1861 I think George listed as a locksmith https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2ML-MZFX On the image Camilla is listed as a British Subject born Zurich, Switzerland
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From directories:
1825 Pigots: Geo Philips ironmonger and brazier, 13 Camomile Street, Bishopsgate
He's not listed in 1822 or 1839 editions
Bankruptcy proceedings in 1832:
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/18987/page/2354
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/19005/page/2779
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Bankrupt Directory
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George Phillips 50 Furnishing ??
That could be furnishing ironmger
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1825 Pigots: Geo Philips ironmonger and brazier, 13 Camomile Street, Bishopsgate
In Kent's directory for 1823, the ironmonger at 13 Camomile Street is John Phillips.
I note in passing that the Tasmanian convict record simply says "Bro in law an ironmonger named Phillips opp the church in Bishopsgate Street". No first name given.
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The London PO Directory for 1829 lists:
Phillips Geo Furnishing Ironmonger 4 Bishopsgate
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Happy New Year and thank you to you all for the wonderful replies. You have provided me with more information in a couple of hours than I have been able to locate in weeks. You have certainly given me a bit to follow up on.
Erin.
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From the directory information provided by ShaunJ, I have located another reference to Phillips in Camomile Street.
Phillips & Son, Whitesmiths, 13, Camomile-str.
http://www.londonancestor.com/kents/kents-p.htm
"Directory of London and Westminster, & Borough of Southwark. 1794." I don't know London at all, but do you feel that this would be the same family?
Look forward to your opinions, with thanks.
Erin.
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George's father John Phillips died circa 1829 (possible burial at All Hallows on 6 October 1829, age 62). There's a PCC will proved in 1830; quite lengthy, mentions beneficiaries under his father's will, his sister Elizabeth Turner, wife Catherine, son George. No other offspring mentioned as far as I can see on a quick read through.
Perhaps John Phillips was the "bro in law" ?
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George's grandfather (also named John Phillips) died circa 1807 and left a lengthy will which was proved in the PCC in 1808. On a quick read through only two children are mentioned: son John and daughter Elizabeth Hester.
Elizabeth Phillips married John Hester in 1796, and John Turner in 1807.
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Thank you Shaun, you have given me a great deal to follow up on, I am very grateful for your assistance.
Erin.