Will County IL Archives Biographies.....Born, Philip C 
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Author: Past & Present Will County, 1907

Philip C. Born, who was connected with the industrial interests of Joliet from 
1878 until the time of his death, was of German birth. The place of his 
nativity was Minsterapple, Germany, and his natal day August 16, 1836. He was 
only six years of age when brought to America by his parents, who located in 
Pennsylvania. There he resided until 1855, when he became a resident of Grand 
Mound, Iowa, and in 1878 he removed from that state to Illinois, after which 
he continued his residence in Joliet. He was here first employed in a 
lumberyard, of which he later became superintendent, occupying that position 
for fifteen years. He then engaged in business on his own account in the River 
block, but later suffered severe losses through fire. Subsequent to that time 
he worked for the Bates Machine Company, with which he continued until his 
death, on the 26th of April, 1891. While living in Grand Mound, Iowa, Mr. Born 
was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Eggleston, a native of Essex, New York. 
They became the parents of six children: Charles A., who is now in New York; 
Cornelia C.; Tillie M.; George R.; Mary E.; and Sarah A. Mr. Born was 
identified with the Baptist denomination and was very prominent in church 
work, doing all in his power to promote the growth and extend the influence of 
the church. He also belonged to the Ancient Order of United Workmen and Modern 
Woodmen of America and his political allegiance was given to the republican 
parry. His life was characterized by high and manly principles and worthy 
purposes, his Christian faith being manifest in his daily conduct. He was 
charitable in his opinions of others, reliable and trustworthy at all times 
and his name was honored by all who knew him.

Additional Comments:
PAST AND PRESENT OF WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS By W. W. Stevens President of the 
Will County Pioneers Association; Chicago: The S. J. Clarke Publishing 
Company, 1907

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