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Bio: Phillips, James Albain (1856 - 1920)
 

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Surnames: PHILLIPS JAMES SOULES MOTT

 

----Source: 1918 History of Clark County, Wisconsin

JAMES ALBIAN PHILLIPS, leading real estate man and prominent citizen of Neillsville, came to Clark County in 1894, and in the nearly quarter of a century which has passed since then, he has not only prospered in his own line and built up a large business, but has also actively identified himself with the growth and the progress of this region by bringing in many new and desirable residents. As a real estate man, as insurance agent, and as abstractor, not only in this county, but to some extent in other sections of the state, he has proven his energy, his worth and his ability. Busy though he is with his many duties he has found time for the development of the social and fraternal side of his nature, and is the present Master of Neillsville Lodge, No. 163, A. F. A. M., and a member of Neillsville Chapter, No. 66, R. A. M., Neillsville Commandery, No. 36, K. T., as well as an initiate in all the Consistory rites available in this state. He is also a member of Neillsville Court, 3094, 1. 0. F. Born near Bangor, La Crosse County, this state, the youngest of eight children, Mr. Phillips, after acquiring a good common school education, began his career as a railroad man, and was thus engaged until he became interested in real estate.

 

He was married at Leon, Oct. 4, 1878, to Ella A. Mott, who was born in Kane County, Ill., youngest daughter of John and Adaline (Soules) Mott, and this union has been blessed with one daughter, Lulu May, who resides at home. Mrs. Phillips is a member of the Christian Science Church. She is prominent in church and social affairs, their home is noted for its cheer and hospitality, and the family is one of the most highly respected and esteemed in the entire community. John and Charlotte (James) Phillips the parents of James A. Phillips, were born in Wales, where their respective parents were tenant farmers. They were married in Canada, and there resided several years, during which they developed two farms. Upon coming to the United States they located in La Crosse and later Monroe County, this state. They took up wild land and developed a good farm, becoming substantial and prosperous residents.

 

 

The above photo is from the collection of Ruby Yndogliato.

 

1896 view of Columbia, Wisconsin, from the east side.  A boarding house, a saloon, and general store can be seen in the background.  William Farning operated the saw mill at Columbia, at the confluence of Five Mile Creek and Wedges Creek.  The Slashings from the mill can be seen along the creek bank, as well as a few cows grazing nearby. 

 

*The Guide to Wisconsin Newspapers, 1833 - 1957, compiled by Donald E. Oehlerts, State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Madison 1958, lists James A. Phillips as the Editor of the Columbia Gazette (1895 - 1898); Columbia, Clark Co., Wisconsin, pg. 29.

 

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Neillsville City Cemetery

 

Phillips, James Albain

L-149

23-Aug-1856

1920

D. rcd says B. 1857 Ella Mott

4-Oct-1877

John & Charlotte (Owen) Phillips

Both are buried in theFairview Cemetery
Bangor, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, USA

Phillips, Ella

L-149

4-Oct-1858

30-Oct-1938

 

James Albain Phillips

4-Oct-1877

Mott

Phillips, Lula May

L-149

29-Jan-1880

8-Feb-1927

D. Rcd says B. 1878   

Single

James & Ella (Mott) Phillips

 

Father: John Phillips 1824–1885


Mother: Charlotte James Phillips 1816–1895

Spouse: Ella A. Mott Phillips 1858–1938; married: 1877

Siblings

Elizabeth Phillips Sturdevant 1846–1904; Josiah Phillips 1848–1906; Thomas Phillips 1850–1930; Emma J Phillips Peck; 1860–1946

Children
Lula May Phillips 1880–1927

 

1905 Wisconsin State Census, Neillsville, Wis.

 

Household
James A Philips Head Male 47y Wisconsin
Ella Philips Wife Female 46y Illinois
May Philips Daughter Female 26y Wisconsin

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Bio: Philips / Phillips, James Albron (1857-1920)

 

Transcriber: Stan

 

Surnames: Mott, Philips

 

----Source: Black River Falls, Jackson County Journal (25 Jan 1904), Family Records

 

J. A. Philips has moved his office furniture to Neillsville (Wisconsin) and will open a real estate office. The family will remain here until March.  Black River Falls, Jackson County Journal (25 Jan 1904)

 

 

James Albron Philips 23 August 1857 – 12 February 1920

 

James Albron Philips was married to Ella A. Mott 4 Oct 1878, in Sparta, WI.  When the 1900 Census was taken, they were living in LaCrosse where he engaged in Real Estate and later set up an office in Merrillan, Wis., before moving to Neillsville in the early part of 1904.  At the time, their daughter, Lula May Phillips, had just turned twenty-four.

 

1905 Wisconsin State Census, Neillsville, Wisconsin, 2nd Ward

 

 Parents: John (21 Feb 1824, Wales-21 Mar 1885, Monroe Co., WI) and Charlotte (16 Dec 1816, Wales-6 Oct 1895, Monroe Co., WI).  Both were buried in the Fairview Cemetery, Bangor, La Crosse County, Wis.,


The siblings of James Albron Philips were, Elizabeth Phillips Sturdevant 1846–1904; Josiah Phillips 1848–1906; Thomas Phillips 1850–1930 and Emma J Phillips Peck .1860–1946.

 


 

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Obit: Phillips / Phillips, John (1824-1885)

 

Transcriber: Stan

 

Surnames: Mott, Philips

 

----Source: Family & Cemetery Records

 

John Phillips and his wife are all buried in Bangor, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, USA. 

Their son, James Albain Philips, was a Real Estate Dealer in Neillsville, Wisconsin.
 


Inscription: "Father John", Husband of Charlotte, Ch: Mary & Charlotte

Buried in Section: 017 LOT: 003 Gravesite: 001

 

 


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