BIO: Philip Holbrook, Wyoming Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, PA & NY

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Chaffee, Amasa Franklin. History of the Wyoming 
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. 
New York: Eaton & Mains, 1904, pages 198-199.
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  HOLBROOK, PHILIP, was born on September 16, 1824, in Timsbury, 
Somerset, England.  His boyhood was in Wesleyan surroundings, and at 
eighteen he became a local preacher.  A few years later he desired to 
go to Africa as a missionary; being married prevented his going, as the 
Church did not then send out married men.  Leaving one child with his 
parents temporarily, he with his wife and baby daughter came to this 
country, and settled at Pittston.  His gifts were soon discerned, and 
work was given him.  In 1856 he united with the Conference.  His 
daughter, Mrs. Chappell, has been a successful missionary in Japan for 
a number of years.
  In 1892 he superannuated, and settled in Lynn, Susquehanna County, 
Pa.  His health declined, and his mental powers were disturbed.  On 
June 2, 1901, he died and went to the land where there are no 
hallucinations.  He was buried at Lynn.
  His pastoral record is as follows:  1856, Newton; 1857-58, Lehman; 
1859-60, Northmoreland; 1861-62, Kirkwood; 1863, Harpursville; 1864-65, 
Vestal; 1866-67, Caroline; 1868-69, North Danby; 1870-71, Brooklyn; 
1872-74, Rome; 1875-76, Le Raysville; 1877-79, Springville; 1880, 
Fairdale; 1881-83, Jackson; 1884-86, Hawleyton; 1887-89, Herrick 
Center; 1890-91, North Abington; 1892-1901, sd.