Thanks, John.

I think you may have something in suggesting the name Phillip. In the ancestry.com records he shows up as the father of my great grandmother, Mary Jane Teare, born in St. Johns, New Brunswick, 21 May 1842.

My family history describes her as a very tall woman, nearly 6 feet. Does that tally with Teare family traits?

Any idea of a connection between the names Phillip and Richard?

Kind regards,
James