History of Washington Co PA, Beers, pg 580 - "Isaac Philips, son of (Rev.) David and Mary, was born in 1787, on the home farm in Peters Twp, Washington Co PA. When a young man he was married to Nancy Leddie, a resident of Canonsburg, PA. She was reared to womanhood by Col. Morgan, a soldier of the Revolution, and founder of the Morganza Reform School. Mr. and Mrs. Philips began wedded life on the home farm, where he erected the dwelling which is now the home of his son. Here their children were born as follows: Sarah, Isabella, David, Mary, Jane, JOSEPH H., Dr. James L., Joshua (a minister, of Cleveland, Ohio) and Lucinda. JOSEPH H. PHILIPS, whose name opens this sketch, was born August 31, 1822, on the old homestead in Peters Twp. In 1846 he was united in marriage with Mary K. Foster, who bore him two children, Joseph and Mary (twins), who died in infancy. The mother died in 1848, and on February 14, 1850, he made a second choice in the person of Mary J., daughter of James McKnight, of Allegheny Co PA. Ten children have blessed their union, namely: Samantha J., Warren J., Flora, Nannie B., Louisa, Elizabeth M., Miranda, Elmer M., Mary E. and an infant. In political opinion Mr. Philips is a Republican, and has served in various local offices; in religion he is a member of the Baptist Church, and has led the choir for fifty years."
Buried towards the back left-hand corner of cemetery, shares gravestone with second wife.
Buried towards the back left-hand corner of cemetery, shares gravestone with second wife.
History of Washington Co PA, Beers, pg 580 - "Isaac Philips, son of (Rev.) David and Mary, was born in 1787, on the home farm in Peters Twp, Washington Co PA. When a young man he was married to Nancy Leddie, a resident of Canonsburg, PA. She was reared to womanhood by Col. Morgan, a soldier of the Revolution, and founder of the Morganza Reform School. Mr. and Mrs. Philips began wedded life on the home farm, where he erected the dwelling which is now the home of his son. Here their children were born as follows: Sarah, Isabella, David, Mary, Jane, JOSEPH H., Dr. James L., Joshua (a minister, of Cleveland, Ohio) and Lucinda. JOSEPH H. PHILIPS, whose name opens this sketch, was born August 31, 1822, on the old homestead in Peters Twp. In 1846 he was united in marriage with Mary K. Foster, who bore him two children, Joseph and Mary (twins), who died in infancy. The mother died in 1848, and on February 14, 1850, he made a second choice in the person of Mary J., daughter of James McKnight, of Allegheny Co PA. Ten children have blessed their union, namely: Samantha J., Warren J., Flora, Nannie B., Louisa, Elizabeth M., Miranda, Elmer M., Mary E. and an infant. In political opinion Mr. Philips is a Republican, and has served in various local offices; in religion he is a member of the Baptist Church, and has led the choir for fifty years."
Buried towards the back left-hand corner of cemetery, shares gravestone with second wife.
Buried towards the back left-hand corner of cemetery, shares gravestone with second wife.
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