This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: archaeoamy Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.phillips/5084.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Just came across a land deed, dated 1801, in Rockingham co., NC. Abraham Philips to Elizabeth Tomlin, 60 acres on Wolf Island Creek: "...Witnesseth that the said Abraham Philips for and in consideration to him in the sum of five shillings as also that good will which he hath and beareth unto his sister and for the better maintainance and perferment of the same..." Rockingham Co., NC Deed Book G, p. 243 This is the same Abraham that David, in his pension file states is his "uncle Abram of Rockingham co.". This David Phillips died in Jackson co., TN, in 1846, wife Agnes Ashley; children: Thomas, Charles, Stephen, James, Jacob, Nancy, and Fanny. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.