James PHILLIPS was a native of Alabama, and came to this section about 1830, becoming a very extensive land owner and dying here August 17, 1874, well respected and esteemed. He served as treasurer of the county one term, and in religion was a Methodist. His wife was a native of Kentucky, and a sister of C. B. SANDERS [see sketch], and after her death, in 1842, he wedded Elizabeth WILLIAMS, who lived until March, 1862. His third marriage was to Mrs. Polly JOHNSON.

William R. PHILLIPS remained with his father upon the farm until about thirty years of age. During the war he served in different companies on the Confederate army, at one time being lieutenant of Reagan's company. His whole term of service was from 1861 until 1865. He began farm life on his own account three miles below his present place, which is situated two miles west of Huntsville, and contains 300 acres of land. He also owns 123 acres in another farm. He is a successful farmer, his land being partly very well improved, and about 200 acres in a good state of cultivation. His whole attention has been given to farming, with the exception of five years spent in Huntsville in the mercantile business with W. A. GAGE.