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.
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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
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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 |
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Phillips, Ella |
L-149 |
4-Oct-1858 |
30-Oct-1938 |
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James Albain Phillips |
4-Oct-1877 |
Mott |
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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.
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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