The father of James Philips Rivers.
| 1802 | 18 Oct. He was apprenticed to Joseph and Sarah Ring (A, Ao). |
| 1812 | 4 Jan. He obtained his freedom (F). |
| 1812 | Avon Street, Temple parish (P). |
| 1813 | 25 Apr. Temple Street, Temple parish on the baptism of his son James Philips. Wife Susan (TPR). |
| 1827 | 15 May. Coronation Road when he to his son James Philips Rivers as an apprentice (Ao). |
| 1830 | Temple Street, Temple parish (P). |
| 1832 | Charlotte Street, Bedminster (P). |
| 1835 | Charlotte Street, Bedminster (P). |
| 1841 | [Occupation illegible], Cart Lane, Temple parish (60) (41C). |
| 1851 | Potter, widower, lodging at Back Street, St Nicholas parish (66) (51C). |