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Samuel Phillippe

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Samuel Phillippe

Birth
Death
25 May 1877 (aged 75)
Burial
Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA GPS-Latitude: 40.6965833, Longitude: -75.2189944
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Recognized as the inventor of the split bamboo fly rod in the United States in 1845. A gunsmith and violin maker by trade, he was also an avid trout fisherman.
Recognized as the inventor of the split bamboo fly rod in the United States in 1845. A gunsmith and violin maker by trade, he was also an avid trout fisherman.

Inscription

"Father"



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  • Created by: Rich H.
  • Added: Jul 22, 2004
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9167838/samuel-phillippe: accessed ), memorial page for Samuel Phillippe (9 Aug 1801–25 May 1877), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9167838, citing Easton Cemetery, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Rich H. (contributor 46489213).