Hi Julia, Since Joshua PHILLIPS was in the War of 1812-14, perhaps Joshua's son[s] served as Union Solider[s] in the CIVIL WAR. For town of residences, military engagements, etc. of 3 dozen PHILLIPS soldiers serving from 1861-1865 check out http://www.vermontcivilwar.org Good luck and happy searching, Jan in VT <<soldier Joshua Phillips of Marlboro, VT. was killed Sept. 17, 1814 at Sackett's Harbor, NY. What were their childrens names? Julia, Mamapapalewis@aol.com>>