Mine starts out with William Phillips (1773 -1860) who arrived in America from Wales about 1795 with a brother named Philip and an elderly relative a cousin. I think they first arrived in Virginia. They then moved on to Davidson County TN. where they lived for a time with another relative. Not long after settling in Davidson County, William met Nancy Henderson in 1797 and married her and lived in Nashville and was friends with Andrew Jackson, he marched in the war of 1812 and attained the rank of Colonel. Nancy and William had eight children. They were 1. William Henderson Phillips (1798 -before 1870)in Davidson, county, TN. He was born a deaf mute and he married a Martha (Patsy) Cann who was also a deaf mute. They had four children and three was born deaf mutes. I have the name for two of the children names. 2. Isaac Cullen Phillips, (3-19-1800-1883) born in Davidson County, TN married Elizabeth Tinker in Hardin County Kentucky, (later Larue County) I have names of three of his children. They moved the last time to Arkansas 3. John B Phillips, (11-6-1803-1875) born in Davidson County, TN married Mary Neely in Hardeman county TN. I have found only one son. 4. Madison Phillips, (1805-1882) born in Davidson County, TN married Elizabeth Neely, sister to Mary Neely, I have names of two of his sons, don�t know whether he had more. 5. Josiah Phillips, (1808-1834) born in Davidson County, TN (my Gt, Gt. Grandfather)Moved to Hardin County (now LaRue county) with his parents and rest of the family, married Sarah Caroline Morrison, on 12-29-1831. I have quite a lot on her. They had seven children.. 6. James M. Phillips (1809- ?) born in Davidson County, TN died by falling out of a tree "when he was nearly grown 7. David Phillips (1810-1890) married? Had no children 8 Philip Purdy Phillips (1812-1890) in Davidson County, TN. Married Jane Williams I have one child on this one, don�t know whether there were more. My William Phillips is said to have come to America in 1795 with a brother and an elderly cousin. Supposedly he stayed with another relative in Davidson County. If anybody has any information would appreciate any help I can get. betty