John Daniel Phillips 1887 or 1891??completed

[VivienR]

Thanks Cas
The birthdates aren't quite the same so can't say for sure this is the right Thomas without some further poking around but it's a strong possibility. I have noticed that quite often the birthdates vary from census to census.  Everything else seems to match though.

Your help is much appreciated.
VivienR

[Chasing-fireflies]

Thats right. typed a bit quick the other day without checking details. Are any of these related to you? I believe there may of been a Gwen Smith(after marriage nee Phillips) but i am not entirely sure. I know that my Grandmothers birth mother was Amelia Smith and some relative of Johns born 1888. Would you have any more info on any of these? The only records i have are from John's service records that i have at home and from medals that i have that i was left.
Karren

[Chasing-fireflies]

I am losing it!!!I didn't even read page 2 this time!! What birth date do you have for your Thomas Phillips? I can ask my very old Aunt that knew these people but she only remembers things after i spend ages looking so its not definite she would know anything but worth a shot.
Karren

[VivienR]

Hi Karren

My Thomas Phillips was born 1856 in Aberdare but after taking a look at the 1881 census I don't think he is the Thomas Phillips you are looking for. 

I found a Thomas Phillips born 1860 in Aberdare living with a father John Phillips in Ystradyfodwg on the 1881 census.  I have the 1881 census for my John Phillips and it's not the same John Phillips. 

So back to square one with my Thomas Phillips.
Good luck with your search
VivienR