John married 1st in Exeter, NH Sarah Emery on Aug 4, 1743. Sarah died in 1765 and he married 2nd in Andover, MA, Elizabeth Dennet on Nov 3, 1767.
On April 3, 1781 Phillips Academy was Incorporated. Then on May 17, 1781 John Phillips and his wife Elizabeth sign the Deed of Gift, the "Constitution" of the Academy.
On April 3, 1781 Phillips Academy was Incorporated. Then on May 17, 1781 John Phillips and his wife Elizabeth sign the Deed of Gift, the "Constitution" of the Academy.
John married 1st in Exeter, NH Sarah Emery on Aug 4, 1743. Sarah died in 1765 and he married 2nd in Andover, MA, Elizabeth Dennet on Nov 3, 1767.
On April 3, 1781 Phillips Academy was Incorporated. Then on May 17, 1781 John Phillips and his wife Elizabeth sign the Deed of Gift, the "Constitution" of the Academy.
On April 3, 1781 Phillips Academy was Incorporated. Then on May 17, 1781 John Phillips and his wife Elizabeth sign the Deed of Gift, the "Constitution" of the Academy.
Inscription
John Phillips, LLD
Founder
Of the Phillips Exeter Academy
an
Associate Founder
Of the Phillips Academy at Andover
and
A liberal benefactor of Dartmouth College.
Died April 21,
1795
Aged 75 years.
Actuated by his ardent attachment
To the cause of Christianity,
He devoted his wealth
To the advancement
of
Letters and Religion.
His appropriate Monument
Are the institutions
Which bear his name.
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