William Phillips
- Born: 3 Aug 1755, Bath England
- Marriage (1): Mary Thrasher on 22 Sep 1799 in Winchester VA
- Died: Dec 1836
General notes:
Silversmith
Events in his life were:
- , . 43 Trained as a silver bucklemaker in England, he came to Virginia in 1774 as an indentured servant.
- He worked in 1774 as a silversmith in Battletown VA 43
- He worked in 1775-1802 as a silversmith in Winchester VA 43
- He was a partner in 1802-1816 with Daniel Hartman in Winchester VA as HARTMAN & PHILLIPS. It would seem that Hartman, just 20 years old in 1802, was chiefly a financial, rather than a working partner. 43
- Cup by HARTMAN & PHILLIPS, c 1805
Private Collection
h: 3 1/2"
d: 3
wt: 3.45 oz
Engraved Daniel Morgan / 1776 on one side and H in a decorative cartouche on the other. Three other Morgan cups, each with a different initial, are known.
- He was a partner in 1817-1820 with John Foster in Winchester VA as PHILLIP & FOSTER. 43
- He worked in 1821-1836 as a silversmith in Winchester VA 43
William married Mary Thrasher on 22 Sep 1799 in Winchester VA.
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