I'm curious as I have also heard there are Jewish Phillips families in New Zealand. There was talk that perhaps our Phillips family had traveled from Poland to England at some time and on to New Zealand. This never went further than a comment in passing. My Grandfather was David Ian Phillips. I realise that I may not at all be the Phillips family you are seeking. Here is a piece of my Phillips family tree which starts in London 4 November 1790. Best Wishes Katherine Tait (New Zealand)

Thomas Phillips Born 4 November 1790 - Occupation, Dyer
Married - Elizabeth Driver
Children - George: Born 24 May 1827
Owen : 22 June 1828....Market Harborugh
Lucy: 1 April 1835....Leicestershire
Alfred: 12 May 1836.... Died 28 April 1894 -Akaroa(New Zealand)
Joseph: 6 August 1846...London;Died 10 April 1923-Akaroa(New Zealand)

Hi there,
My Grandfather was Alfred Abraham Phillips and I have heard of the 'jewish' connection and I believe it because of the various jewish names such as Abraham. My Dad was Francis Benjamin Phillips though I'm not sure if my Poppa was born here and I can't recall his Father's name. I don't have dates, sorry:)
Regards
Megan Phillips

Katherine Tait. Can you please contactme as we have the sme ancestry of Phillips. Jan.a@clear.net.nz