James Phillips was the son of Charles Phillips and Ann Beckham.

James was born around 1853 in Birmingham, Warwickshire.

James married Amy Emma L Taylor in 1873 in Birmingham, Warwickshire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Amy Emma L Taylor:

- James Tom Phillips	born on 3 December 1874 in Birmingham, Warwickshire.
- Henry (Harry) Phillips	born around 1878 in Birmingham, Warwickshire.
- Amy Jemima Phillips	born around 1886 in Birmingham, Warwickshire.
- Eva Elizabeth Phillips	born on 18 December 1889.

James was a Gun Action Fitter.

Details of James's death are not known.

Census Data:

Year	Address
1861	Victoria Place, Lower Russell Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire.
1871	Back 108 Gt. Hampton Row, Birmingham, Warwickshire.
1881	1 House, Back of 57, Tower Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire.
1891	51, James Street, Lozells, Aston, Warwickshire.