American Silversmiths

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William Phillips
(1755-1836)

 

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1. Mary Thrasher

William Phillips
  • Born: 3 Aug 1755, Bath England
  • Marriage (1): Mary Thrasher on 22 Sep 1799 in Winchester VA
  • Died: Dec 1836

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  • , . 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

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  • 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

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  • 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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