John Phillips was the second son of Michael Phillips and Ave Rosena Sheperda. Born March 4th, 1825 in Stundweiler, Germany, he came to America with his parents in 1837. He was married to Catherine Gross, who was born January 2, 1829. Ten children: John Jr., Louis, Joseph, Martin, Mary, Jacob, Fannie, Anna, Helen, and Matilda. One July 1, 1902, John died at the age of 77 years, 3 months, and 27 days. He was laid to rest at St. Stephen's Cemetery (in Seneca County, Oh). Catherine Gross Phillips died in 1910 at the age of 81 years and was laid to rest, also, in St. Stephen's.