Surnames: Phillips, Brown, Risbeck, Chalfant
David Phillips, deceased, was one of the foremost farmers of his township. He was born on the old "Phillips homestead," in Redstone township, Fayette county, Penna. He was the son of Benjamin Phillips, an enterprising and industrious farmer of Redstone township.Benjamin Phillips was a son of Benjamin Phillips Sr, an ex Revolutionary soldier. Banjamin Phillips Sr came from New Jersey to Jefferson township prior to 1800. He was a common laborer but being a man of energy, he acquire means sufficient to purchase what is now the old Phillips homestead farm in Redstone township. He died in 1831 aged eighty five years.
David Phillips was reared on a farm and received his education in the common schools. Leaving school he engaged in farming and stock raising until his death February 13, 1881. He was married to Miss Matilda Ann Brown, daughter of David Brown of Menallen township. Mr Brown was a prosperous farmer and prominent citizen of his township.
To Mr and Mrs Phillips were born three children, two of whom are living: Charles J Phillips, born October 25, 1862, married Harriet, daughter of John Risbeck; and Della P Phillips, born July 12, 1878.
David Phillips was a strong democrat and a successful farmer. His farm consisted of 213 acres of good land and passed at his death into the hands of Newton Chalfant. Mrs Phillips now resides on the old "Ryan place" in Menallen township. During his life Mr Phillips was held in high esteem by all who knew him.