Ira Phillips

Male27 March 1861–24 June 1924

Brief Life History of Ira

When Ira Phillips was born on 27 March 1861, in Hartland, Huron, Ohio, United States, his father, Richard R. Phillips, was 28 and his mother, Emily Dolbee, was 23. He married Nina Lunette Ney about 1886, in Huron, Ohio, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. He lived in Oberlin, Lorain, Ohio, United States in 1910 and Canton, Stark, Ohio, United States in 1920. He died on 24 June 1924, in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, United States, at the age of 63.

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Family Time Line

Ira Phillips
1861–1924
Nina Lunette Ney
1864–
Marriage: about 1886
Mary E Philips
1886–1950

Sources (8)

  • Ira Phillips, "United States Census, 1920"
  • Ira Phillips, "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952"
  • Ira Phillips in entry for Mary E. Hayes, "Ohio, County Death Records, 1840-2001"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    about 1886Huron, Ohio, United States

    • Children (1)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (2)

    World Events (8)

    1863

    Age 2

    Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

    1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

    Age 2

    The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.

    1879 · New State Capitol Building Dedicated

    Age 18

    After the second state capitol had been destroyed, Michigan Governor Henry P. Baldwin initiated the passing of a bill that would cover the costs for a new building. The bill was adopted and raised over $1 million by a six year state income tax. Architect Elijah E. Myers' design named Tuebor, or I will defend, was selected and he was commissioned to design the new capitol building. The renaissance revival brick and sandstone building soared 267 feet from the ground and was dedicated on January 1, 1879.

    Name Meaning

    English, Dutch, North German, and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): patronymic from the personal name Philip . In North America, this surname has also absorbed cognates from other languages (see Philips ).

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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