Elihu Phillips
19th century American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elihu Lyman Phillips (February 16, 1800 – January 10, 1884) was an American businessman, politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing Fond du Lac County during the 1860 and 1861 sessions, and earlier represented Onondaga County, New York, in the New York State Assembly during the 1846 session. His name was often abbreviated as E. L. Phillips.
Quick Facts Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 20th district, Preceded by ...
Elihu Phillips | |
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Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 20th district | |
In office January 2, 1860 – January 6, 1862 | |
Preceded by | Edward Pier |
Succeeded by | George W. Mitchell |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the Onondaga County district | |
In office January 1, 1846 – January 1, 1847 Serving with Lake I. Teft, Julius C. Kinne, & Alonzo Wood | |
Preceded by | Julius C. Kinne, Dennis McCarthy, David Preston, & Lake I. Teft |
Succeeded by | William Henderson, John Lakin, Manoah Pratt, & Joseph Prindle |
Sheriff of Onondaga County, New York | |
In office January 1, 1838 – January 1, 1841 | |
Preceded by | Dorastus Lawrence |
Succeeded by | Frederick Benson |
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Born | (1800-02-16)February 16, 1800 Manlius, New York, U.S. |
Died | January 10, 1884(1884-01-10) (aged 83) Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, New York |
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Relatives | Lyman Phillips (brother) |
Occupation | Merchant |
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