OBIT: Benjamin F. PHILLIPS, 1920, Northwood, Tyrone, Blair County, PA

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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PHILIPS,

Of the village of Northwood, following an affliction from rheumatism 
and resultant diseases for several years, passed from this life to the 
better life beyond on Tuesday night at 11.30 o'clock. He was a veteran 
of the Civil war and served in Company G, 125th regiment, Pennsylvania 
volunteer infantry, which was mustered into service in 1861, and 
participated in many battled with the army of the Potomac. He was born 
at Tipton, Dec. 20, 1843, having lived one day over 77 years. Before 
his affliction became severe he was employed by the West Virginia Pulp 
and Paper company and was always faithful in the discharge of his 
duties. On May 17, 1882, he was united in marriage with Miss Laura 
Belle Walker, who survives with one son, John Philips. One brother also 
survives, Abraham Philips of Tipton. He was a member of Sinking Spring 
Castle, Knights of Pythias, and of Good Will council No. 42, Junior 
Order United American Mechanics. Funeral services will be conducted at 
the home at Northwood, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, by Rev. A. S. 
Fasick, D.D., pastor of the First Methodist church. Interment in 
Eastlawn cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Thursday, December 23, 1920