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/5084.3.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I included the deed because I have seen your David listed many times as son of Elizabeth Tomlin. I think that is still a possibility, because our David could still be the son of a different brother of Abraham's. I'd like to suggest you look into the family of David Phillips Sr of Orange co., NC. He was listed on the 1755 tax list there. Benjamin is one of his family names. There is a William Phillips who has sons, David & Joel, I think the will is dated 1794. I am not certain whether William is David Sr.'s son or grandson, but I'm pretty sure they are related. Has anyone from your Phillips line had the dna testing yet? I strongly encourage you to find someone to do that, it will help rule out a lot of different Phillips, and possibly put you with a group of names that will make a giant leap forward. 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.