BIO: PHILLIPS, Thomas L., s/o John & Melissa R. (Lewis) Phillips

Submitted by:  ivie@tima.com   (Diana Flynn)

PHILLIPS   LEWIS   ROACH

PAOLI TOWNSHIP, ORANGE COUNTY, INDIANA

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THOMAS L. PHILLIPS was born in Northeast Township (Orange County, Ind.),
June 23, 1836, and is the son of John Phillips, who was born in Stampers
Creek Township in 1812, and grandson of Thomas Phillips, a Virginian.  The
latter came from KENTUCKY in 1808, locating first at Corydon, but later in
Stampers Creek, though he was soon compelled to return to Kentucky, owing to
the hostility of the Indians.  They returned in 1810.  The grandfather was
in the war of 1812, and was wounded in the arm.  His son John married
Melissa R. Lewis, and to them were born eight children.  The father is the
oldest native citizen of the county now living.  His son, Thomas L., was
reared on a farm, with meager school advantages.  December 9, 1863, he
married Mary A. Roach, and they have this family:  Melissa A., Lovie E.,
John M., Lydia E., Thomas W., Cora E., Charles M. and Lewis.  Mr. Phillips
and wife have been saving and industrious, and now have a comfortable home
and 278 acres of good land, besides ninety-four acres elsewhere in the
county.  Mr. Phillips is a Democrat politically, and a useful citizen.  Mrs.
Phillips was born in Northeast Township April 5, 1848.
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