About John Phillips
Lived 1810 – 1878 (aged 68). John Phillips was a Canadian politician.
John Phillips (June 16, 1810 – November 7, 1878) was an English-born political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Restigouche County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1870 to 1878 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Westmorland and educated in England. He immigrated to New Brunswick in 1831. The following year, he married Catherine McCarthy. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1861 and again for the House of Commons in 1867. He was elected to the provincial assembly in an 1870 by-election held after Alexander C. DesBrisay resigned his seat. Phillips also served as deputy sheriff for Gloucester County. His daughter Elizabeth married Joseph Cunard Barberie.
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Canadian politician (1810-1878)
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John Phillips was born on 16 June 1810.
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John Phillips died on 7 November 1878.
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John Phillips was a politician.
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John Phillips was Canadian.
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