Pvt.
Company A
1st Tennessee Infantry
Confederate States ArmyThe Family of Jackson Phipps (1815-1899) came to Pelham Valley before 1820. He had several brothers also in this area, most of whom later went west. It is thought their father was John Phipps ( Note by Alma: John Boone Phipps and their mother Mary Sanders.
Jackson Phipps was a farmer in the area south of Pelham. Court records show that he and his brother David also operated a liquor distillery (moonshine still) and were arrested for it. The case eventually was heard in the State Supreme Court. Jackson's wife was Sallie Smith, a native of Alabama. Their children were: Elizabeth m. -Gilley; Marth (never married); James; Louisa m. 1.___Hobbs, 2. ___Meeks; Sarah m. ___Hawks; Emeline m. ___ Henley; John: Mary Jane (never married but won a breech of marriage suit in 1895, and had a son); William; Nancy m.____Hamby; Selina (died young).
James Phipps ran away at the age of 15 and joined the Confederate Army, lying about his age. His mother went to the camp, found him, and made him come home with her. Like his father, he raised a large family, including: Nancy Bowlin, Sallie Manley, Dewit, Lee, Ida O'Neill, Mollie Hart, Joe, and Sam. His wife was Amanda Spencer. Most of this Later group of Phippses have moved away from the Pelham area.
Sam Phipps
Sam Phipps rode his horse to Pelham, and his dog followed along. While there, someone kicked the dog. Sam became so infuriated that he killed the man who kicked the dog. He rushed back to his home in Burrows' Cove and quickly disposed of his land by making a deal with James Sartain. Sr. to move him and his family to Anderson, Alabama. James agreed to do so in return for Sam's land.
Sam Phipps had a twin brother, David. Jackson Phipps was thought to be their brother.
Company A
1st Tennessee Infantry
Confederate States ArmyThe Family of Jackson Phipps (1815-1899) came to Pelham Valley before 1820. He had several brothers also in this area, most of whom later went west. It is thought their father was John Phipps ( Note by Alma: John Boone Phipps and their mother Mary Sanders.
Jackson Phipps was a farmer in the area south of Pelham. Court records show that he and his brother David also operated a liquor distillery (moonshine still) and were arrested for it. The case eventually was heard in the State Supreme Court. Jackson's wife was Sallie Smith, a native of Alabama. Their children were: Elizabeth m. -Gilley; Marth (never married); James; Louisa m. 1.___Hobbs, 2. ___Meeks; Sarah m. ___Hawks; Emeline m. ___ Henley; John: Mary Jane (never married but won a breech of marriage suit in 1895, and had a son); William; Nancy m.____Hamby; Selina (died young).
James Phipps ran away at the age of 15 and joined the Confederate Army, lying about his age. His mother went to the camp, found him, and made him come home with her. Like his father, he raised a large family, including: Nancy Bowlin, Sallie Manley, Dewit, Lee, Ida O'Neill, Mollie Hart, Joe, and Sam. His wife was Amanda Spencer. Most of this Later group of Phippses have moved away from the Pelham area.
Sam Phipps
Sam Phipps rode his horse to Pelham, and his dog followed along. While there, someone kicked the dog. Sam became so infuriated that he killed the man who kicked the dog. He rushed back to his home in Burrows' Cove and quickly disposed of his land by making a deal with James Sartain. Sr. to move him and his family to Anderson, Alabama. James agreed to do so in return for Sam's land.
Sam Phipps had a twin brother, David. Jackson Phipps was thought to be their brother.
Pvt.
Company A
1st Tennessee Infantry
Confederate States ArmyThe Family of Jackson Phipps (1815-1899) came to Pelham Valley before 1820. He had several brothers also in this area, most of whom later went west. It is thought their father was John Phipps ( Note by Alma: John Boone Phipps and their mother Mary Sanders.
Jackson Phipps was a farmer in the area south of Pelham. Court records show that he and his brother David also operated a liquor distillery (moonshine still) and were arrested for it. The case eventually was heard in the State Supreme Court. Jackson's wife was Sallie Smith, a native of Alabama. Their children were: Elizabeth m. -Gilley; Marth (never married); James; Louisa m. 1.___Hobbs, 2. ___Meeks; Sarah m. ___Hawks; Emeline m. ___ Henley; John: Mary Jane (never married but won a breech of marriage suit in 1895, and had a son); William; Nancy m.____Hamby; Selina (died young).
James Phipps ran away at the age of 15 and joined the Confederate Army, lying about his age. His mother went to the camp, found him, and made him come home with her. Like his father, he raised a large family, including: Nancy Bowlin, Sallie Manley, Dewit, Lee, Ida O'Neill, Mollie Hart, Joe, and Sam. His wife was Amanda Spencer. Most of this Later group of Phippses have moved away from the Pelham area.
Sam Phipps
Sam Phipps rode his horse to Pelham, and his dog followed along. While there, someone kicked the dog. Sam became so infuriated that he killed the man who kicked the dog. He rushed back to his home in Burrows' Cove and quickly disposed of his land by making a deal with James Sartain. Sr. to move him and his family to Anderson, Alabama. James agreed to do so in return for Sam's land.
Sam Phipps had a twin brother, David. Jackson Phipps was thought to be their brother.
Company A
1st Tennessee Infantry
Confederate States ArmyThe Family of Jackson Phipps (1815-1899) came to Pelham Valley before 1820. He had several brothers also in this area, most of whom later went west. It is thought their father was John Phipps ( Note by Alma: John Boone Phipps and their mother Mary Sanders.
Jackson Phipps was a farmer in the area south of Pelham. Court records show that he and his brother David also operated a liquor distillery (moonshine still) and were arrested for it. The case eventually was heard in the State Supreme Court. Jackson's wife was Sallie Smith, a native of Alabama. Their children were: Elizabeth m. -Gilley; Marth (never married); James; Louisa m. 1.___Hobbs, 2. ___Meeks; Sarah m. ___Hawks; Emeline m. ___ Henley; John: Mary Jane (never married but won a breech of marriage suit in 1895, and had a son); William; Nancy m.____Hamby; Selina (died young).
James Phipps ran away at the age of 15 and joined the Confederate Army, lying about his age. His mother went to the camp, found him, and made him come home with her. Like his father, he raised a large family, including: Nancy Bowlin, Sallie Manley, Dewit, Lee, Ida O'Neill, Mollie Hart, Joe, and Sam. His wife was Amanda Spencer. Most of this Later group of Phippses have moved away from the Pelham area.
Sam Phipps
Sam Phipps rode his horse to Pelham, and his dog followed along. While there, someone kicked the dog. Sam became so infuriated that he killed the man who kicked the dog. He rushed back to his home in Burrows' Cove and quickly disposed of his land by making a deal with James Sartain. Sr. to move him and his family to Anderson, Alabama. James agreed to do so in return for Sam's land.
Sam Phipps had a twin brother, David. Jackson Phipps was thought to be their brother.
