Minis, Philip, -1789
Variant namesPhilip Minis (1734-1789), the son of Abraham and Abigail Minis, was the first white male child born in Georgia; he was born on July 11. In 1774, Minis married Judith Polack (1745-1819). He was a very successful merchant in Savannah. An active patriot during the Revolutionary War, his name is listed on the 1780 Georgia Disqualifying Act, a British document listing people who supported the patriots, and who therefore could not hold public office. Minis died March 6, 1789.
From the description of Philip Minis papers, 1777-1779 (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 76945096
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| referencedIn | Papers of Hannah Ruth London, 1919-1990, bulk: 1923-1980 | American Jewish Historical Society | |
| creatorOf | Minis, Philip, d. 1789. Philip Minis papers, 1777-1779 | Georgia Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | American Jewish Archives. American Jewish Archives collection on Georgia history, 1727-1779. | Georgia Historical Society | |
| creatorOf | Minis Family Papers | The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives |
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| associatedWith | Howe, Robert, 1732-1786. | person |
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| associatedWith | Minis family. | family |
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