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2. Lee, Mary J. Handwritten chronology in the form of a letter to her son, Laurence M Phillips. Pontiac, Mich.: author, [nd].
3. Phillips, Laurence M. Newspaper clippings describing his military service. Pontiac, Mich.: Pontiac Press, 1943.
4. US Social Security Administration. Social Security death index. Fall, 1995.
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16. US Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States. 1900. Michigan Soundex H546 (vol 74, ed 143, sheet 5, line 6.).
17. Ibid. Michigan Soundex H546 (vol 74, ed 143, sheet 5, line 6.).
18. Combination atlas map of St. Clair County, Michigan compiled, drawn and published from personal examination and surveys. Philadelphia, Pa.: Everts & Stewart, 1876. Map of Brockway Township.
19. Phillips, Abraham P. Order of Commitment to Eastern Michigan Asylum for the Insane of Abram Phillips. Port Huron, Mich.: Probate Court of St. Clair County, 6 Feb 1906.
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21. US Bureau of the Census. Ninth Census of the United States. 1870. stamped page 544 verso, handwritten page 32, line 19 (house 251, family 248.).
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31. US Bureau of the Census. Tenth Census of the United States. 1880. Indiana Soundex C616, Philip CORBERY.
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33. Himmelwright, Samuel. "S. Himmelwright claimed by death." [Obituary]. Decatur, Mich.: Decatur Republican, 12 Apr 1934.
34. US Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States. 1900. Michigan Soundex H546 (vol 74, ed 143, sheet 5, line 2.).
35. Ibid. Michigan Soundex H546 (vol 74, ed 143, sheet 5, line 3.).
36. Ibid. Michigan Soundex H546 (vol 74, ed 143, sheet 5, line 3.).
37. Ibid. Michigan Soundex H546 (vol 74, ed 143, sheet 5, line 4.).
38. Himmelwright, Edward. "Funeral services held." [Obituary]. Decatur, Mich.: Decatur Republican, 7 Aug 1958.
39. US Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States. 1900. Michigan Soundex H546 (vol 74, ed 143, sheet 5, line 4.).
40. Ibid. Michigan Soundex H546 (vol 74, ed 143, sheet 5, line 5.).
41. Ibid. Michigan Soundex H546 (vol 74, ed 143, sheet 5, line 5.).
42. Ibid. Michigan Soundex H546 (vol 74, ed 143, sheet 5, line 7.).
43. Ibid. Michigan Soundex H546 (vol 74, ed 143, sheet 5, line 7.).
44. Kroeg, Gertrude M. "Gertrude Kroeg." [Obituary]. Decatur, Mich.: Decatur Republican, 27 Dec 1977.
45. Phillips, Nicholas. Tombstone inscription, transcribed from photograph. (Guysboro Cemetery, Bayham Twp., Ontario, 1862).
46. Combination atlas map of St. Clair County, Michigan compiled, drawn and published from personal examination and surveys. Philadelphia, Pa.: Everts & Stewart, 1876. Map of Brockway Township.
47. Ibid. Map of Brockway Township.
48. Lee, William. Family Bible register of marriages, births, and deaths. 1793-1860.
49. Lee, Harvey. Page from his ledger or business journal. abt. 1840.
50. US Bureau of the Census. Ninth Census of the United States. 1870. stamped page 148, handwritten page 17, line 10 (house 157, family 155.).
51. Ibid. stamped page 148, handwritten page 17, line 11.
52. Bigelow, J. A. Sixty years ago, a reminiscence. Pontiac, Mich.: transcribed Lee A Phillips, abt. 1909.
53. US Bureau of the Census. Ninth Census of the United States. 1870.
54. Ibid. stamped page 148, handwritten page 17, line 12.
55. Ibid. stamped page 544 verso, handwritten page 32, line 37.
56. Mentor, John W. Military pension file #381579. Atlanta, Ga.: National Archives, copied 1997. Application for reimbursement filed 1 May 1928 by Mary L Phillips.
57. Ashton, Charles S. Military pension file. Annapolis, Md.: National Archives, copied 1996. Declaration for pension, 21 May 1912.
58. Ashton, Charles S. Military records, Co. I 100th Ohio Reg. Annapolis, Md.: National Archives, copied 1996.
59. Ibid. Company descriptive book, Co. I 100 Reg't Ohio Infantry.
60. Ashton, Charles S. Military pension file. Annapolis, Md.: National Archives, copied 1996. Declaration for pension, 21 May 1912.
61. Ibid. Declaration for pension, 21 May 1912.
62. Ibid. Declaration for pension, 21 May 1912.
63. Ibid. Declaration for pension, 21 May 1912.
64. Ibid. Declaration for pension, 21 May 1912. Affidavit by Michael S Ashton, 15 Feb 1915.
65. Ibid. Final expense and death benefit claim, 14 May 1913.
66. Ibid.
67. Ibid. Declaration of wife, filed by Susannah C Ashton, 25 Feb 1901.
68. US Bureau of the Census. Tenth Census of the United States. 1880. Indiana Soundex C616 Philip CORBERY.
69. Ibid. Indiana Soundex C616 Philip CORBERY.
70. Ibid. Indiana Soundex C616, Philip CORBERY.
71. Ibid. Indiana Soundex C616, Philip CORBERY.
72. Ibid. Indiana Soundex C616, Philip CORBERY.
73. Ibid. Indiana Soundex C616, Philip CORBERY.
74. US Bureau of the Census. Eighth Census of the United States. Annapolis, Md.: National Archives, 1860. Snyder Co, Perry Twp, handwritten page 178, stamped page 562, line 21.
75. Ibid. Snyder Co, Perry Twp, handwritten page 178, stamped page 562, line 21.
76. Ibid. Snyder Co, Perry Twp, handwritten page 178, stamped page 562, line 21.
77. Pate, Joan, ed. Farmington and Farmington Hills Cemeteries. Birmingham, Mich.: Oakland County Genealogical Society, 1990.
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80. Johnson, William (1752-1842). Revolutionary War pension file 18678. Annapolis Jct., Md.: National Archives, copied 1997. Letter from J. Wilbur Clayton of West Orange, NJ, dated 4 Jan 1937.
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82. Record of Pennsylvania Marriages Prior to 1790. Harrisburg, Penn.: Pennsylvania Archive, 1880. v.1 p.19, 127.
83. World Family Tree CD-ROM series. Novato, Calif.: Broderbund Software, 1995-. Volume 5 (1996) pedigree #2103.
84. Ibid. Volume 5 (1996) pedigree #2103.
85. Ibid. Volume 5 (1996) pedigree #2103.
86. Ibid. Volume 5 (1996) pedigree #2103.
87. Ibid. Volume 5 (1996) pedigree #2103.
88. Ibid. Volume 5 (1996) pedigree #2103.
89. Record of Pennsylvania Marriages Prior to 1790. Harrisburg, Penn.: Pennsylvania Archive, 1880. v.2, p.220.
90. Clemens, William Montgomery. American Marriage Records Before 1699. Pompton Lakes, N.J.: The Biblio Company, 1926. p. 38.
91. Langestraet, Stoffel D. Last Will and Testament. 1 Dec 1739.
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