Henry
Phillips
Born in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 75
in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 2 Dec 2023
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Biography
Henry Phillips is a part of US Black heritage.
Henry Phillips was born on September 5, 1915 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United States. He was the son of Willie J. Phillips and Willie Louise White.
In 1920, Henry (4) was living in household of Willie Phillips (34) in Memphis Ward 7, Shelby with his father, Willie (34); his siblings, Clelon (10), and Zela (7); and Mattie White (62, grandmother). [1]
In 1940, Henry (24) was living in Marshall, Mississippi with Henry Phillips (24), Susie Phillips (21), and Loue Zell Phillips (1). [2]
Henry served in World War II. [3], [4]
In 1950, Henry (34) was living in Memphis, Shelby with Henry Phillips (34), Susie Phillips (31), Lovie Z Phillips (11), Henretta Phillips (9), Clinton Phillips (6), and Willie E Phillips (2). [5]
Henry died on August 24, 1991 in Memphis, aged 75. He was buried in Memphis National Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.[6]
Research Notes
The following people may need profiles:
- Susie Phillips
- Lovie Zell Phillips
- Henretta Phillips
- Clinton Phillips
- Willie E Phillips
Sources
- ↑ 1920 Census:
"1920 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1920; Census Place: Memphis Ward 7, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1763; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 106
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #22003609 (accessed 2 December 2023)
Henry Phillips (4), single son, in household of Willie Phillips (34) in Memphis Ward 7, Shelby, Tennessee. Born in Tennessee.Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Willie Phillips F 34 Widowed Head Cook Mississippi Clelon Phillips M 10 Single Son Tennessee Zela Phillips F 7 Single Daughter Tennessee Henry Phillips M 4 Single Son Tennessee Mattie White F 62 Widowed Mother Laundress Tennessee - ↑ 1940 Census:
"1940 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1940; Census Place: Marshall, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02049; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 47-20
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #119099184 (accessed 2 December 2023)
Henry Phillips (24), married, Farming, head of household in Marshall, Mississippi. Born in Mississippi.Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Henry Phillips M 24 Married Head Farming Mississippi Susie Phillips F 21 Married Wife Farm Laborer Mississippi Loue Zell Phillips F 1 Single Daughter Mississippi - ↑ Military:
"U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946"
National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Number: 08623; Reel: 284
Ancestry Record 8939 #221418 (accessed 2 December 2023)
Name: Henry Phillips; Race: Negro (Black); Marital Status: Married; Rank: Private; Birth Year: 1915; Nativity State or Country: Tennessee; Citizenship: Citizen; Residence: Marshall, Mississippi; Education: Grammar school; Civil Occupation: Farm hands, general farms; Enlistment Date: 11 Dec 1943; Enlistment Place: Camp Shelby, Mississippi; Service Number: 34879196; Branch: No branch assignment; Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men); Source: Civil Life; Height: 88; Weight: 066. - ↑ Military:
"U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Mississippi, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 150
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #269192255 (accessed 2 December 2023)
Name: Henry Phillips; Gender: Male; Race: Negro (Black); Age: 25; Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head); Birth Date: 14 Sep 1915; Birth Place: Shelby, Tennessee, USA; Residence Place: Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi, USA; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940; Registration Place: Holly Springs, Marshall, Mississippi, USA; Employer: Broodie Howard; Height: 5 6; Weight: 145; Complexion: Light Brown; Hair Color: Black; Eye Color: Black; Next of Kin: Susie Phillips;
Household Members (Name) Relationship:
Henry Phillips Self (Head)
Susie Phillips Wife. - ↑ 1950 Census:
"1950 United States Federal Census"
National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 6208; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 98-457
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62308 #106495299 (accessed 2 December 2023)
Henry Phillips (34), married, Checker, head of household in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA. Born in Pennsylvania.Name Sex Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Henry Phillips M 34 Married Head Checker Pennsylvania Susie Phillips F 31 Married Wife Mississippi Lovie Z Phillips F 11 Never married Daughter Mississippi Henretta Phillips F 9 Never married Daughter Mississippi Clinton Phillips M 6 Never married Son Pennsylvania Willie E Phillips F 2 Never married Daughter Tennessee - ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18500721/henry-phillips: accessed), memorial page for Henry Phillips (5 Sep 1915–24 Aug 1991), Find a Grave Memorial ID 18500721, citing Memphis National Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Carole McCaig (contributor 46785778).
See also:
- Obituary:
"U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
The Commercial Appeal; Publication Date: 25 Aug 1991; Publication Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/774041332/?article=4dc5b85d-98c6-491e-95dc-902d4c13bcde&focus=0.5088296,0.67753386,0.6567127,0.76246107&xid=3355
Ancestry Record 61843 #972429925 (accessed 2 December 2023)
Name: Henry Phillips; Gender: Male; Death Age: 76; Birth Date: abt 1915; Death Date: Abt 1991; Obituary Date: 25 Aug 1991; Obituary Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Newspaper Title: The Commercial Appeal; Spouse: Susie Phillips; Child: Lovle Clinton Phillips Reginald Phillips; Siblings: Zella Johnson.
- 1991 Newspaper:
"Newspapers.com"
The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tennessee) Sun, Aug 25, 1991, page 24
Newspapers Clip: 136150136 (accessed 2 December 2023)
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