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Louis Frederick Phillipps

Birth	:	29 Dec 1863 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	11 Jul 1930 Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Westlawn Cemetery, Littleton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.5407486, -71.4979706
Description	:	Married to Margaret Wellmann on 6-13-1895. ------------------------------ The attractiveness of Platte county as a place of residence is evidenced in the fact that many of her native sons have remained within her borders, finding here business conditions and opportunities which have enabled them to win success and gain a creditable position among men of affluence. To this class belongs Louis F. Phillipps, who is now living retired in Columbus after long connection with mercantile interests in his native county. He was born December 29, 1863, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Phillipps, in whose family were six children, and... Read More	Married to Margaret Wellmann on 6-13-1895. ------------------------------ The attractiveness of Platte county as a place of residence is evidenced in the fact that many of her native sons have remained within her borders, finding here business conditions and opportunities which have enabled them to win success and gain a creditable position among men of affluence. To this class belongs Louis F. Phillipps, who is now living retired in Columbus after long connection with mercantile interests in his native county. He was born December 29, 1863, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Phillipps, in whose family were six children, and three sons and two daughters are still living. The father, a native of Baden, Germany, died in 1907, at the age o£ eighty-two years, having long survived his wife, who was a native of Switzerland and died at the age of sixty-eight. He was a shoemaker by trade and on coming to the United States settled in Missouri but in 1856 cast in his lot with the pioneer residents of this county, having made the journey by team to Nebraska. He secured a homestead claim in Loup township, where he faced the conditions and hardships of frontier life. The Indians were still numerous in this part of the state. Wild game of all kinds could be had in abundance and there were many other evidences of the fact that civilization was just beginning to push its way into the western region. Mr. Phillipps used ox teams in cultivating his farm of one hundred and sixty acres, which was situated a half mile from the Platte river. His early home was a dugout and it contained few comforts and conveniences, but with resolute spirit he set to work to develop his land and provide a living for his family. He carried on general farming and when the grasshoppers destroyed his crops he removed to Columbus and worked at his trade. In time he established a store for the sale of shoes and later added a stock of groceries, becoming one of the enter- LOUIS F. PHILLIPPS AND FAMILY PAST AND PRESENT OF PLATTE COUNTY 133 prising merchants of the town, continuing active in business until fifteen years prior to his death, when he retired. His religious belief was that of the Catholic church. Louis F. Phillipps attended the public schools of Columbus and when fifteen years of age became an apprentice in a painter's and carpenter's shop. He continued to engage in painting until twenty-one years of age, when his health became poor and he took up carpentering, at which he worked for six years. In 1893 he engaged in the sporting goods business, carrying a stock of guns, bicycles, phonographs and other merchandise of similar character. He had practically no capital with which to start in this business but his enterprise, diligence and honorable dealing carried him through and he won success, remaining active along that line until 1909, when he retired. His trade in the meantime had increased to extensive proportions, bringing to him a gratifying annual income. He is still the owner of valuable landed possessions, having three hundred acres in Nance county, Nebraska, together with two hundred and thirty-five acres on what is known as Buck Island, at the mouth of the Platte and Loup rivers. In 1894 Mr. Phillipps was joined in wedlock to Miss Margaret Wellmann, who was born on the same lot in Columbus on which their home now stands. To them have been born two children: Harold, who is a graduate of the Columbus high school; and Catherine, at home. Mr. Phillipps is a prominent and well known figure in fraternal circles He has been a very active and zealous member of the Knights of Pythias lodge, in which he has held all of the offices. He also belongs to the Woodmen of the World, the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Sons of Herman. His connection with the Maennerchor indicates his activity in musical circles and he is likewise a charter member of the Orpheus Society. His political indorsement has been given to the democratic party since age conferred upon him the right of franchise and his fellow townsmen, recognizing his ability, have several times called him to public office. For six years he served as a member of the city council, exercising his official prerogatives in support of various movements for the public good. He has also been water commissioner and for six years was a member of the school board, serving for one year as its president. He stands at all times stanch in support of those measures which are a matter of civic virtue and civic pride.

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Louis Frederick Phillipps's memorial is located at: Westlawn Cemetery, Littleton, Middlesex County, USA.
When did Louis Frederick Phillipps death?
Louis Frederick Phillipps death on 11 Jul 1930 in Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.5407486
Longitude: -71.4979706

Family Members:

Parent

Alois Louis Phillipps

(1828 - 1910)

Elizabeth Hoffman Phillipps

(1833 - 1906)

Spouse

Margaret M. Wellmann Phillipps

(1872 - 1942)

Siblings

Wilhamina Fredolina “Minnie” Phillipps Plath

(1860 - 1940)

Henry A. Phillipps

(1870 - 1955)

Children

Harold L. Phillipps

(1896 - 1970)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Westlawn Cemetery
Littleton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5407486, -71.4979706

2. Old Burying Ground
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Coordinate: 42.5451060, -71.4764600

3. Westlawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5716019, -71.4668808

4. Power Burying Ground
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6. Shaker Burying Ground
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Coordinate: 42.5309900, -71.5554600

7. Pine Grove Cemetery
Westford, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5806900, -71.4720700

8. Saint Catherine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5867081, -71.4644775

9. Captain Benjamin Stewart Gravesite
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Coordinate: 42.5189400, -71.5630800

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Coordinate: 42.4917908, -71.5271149

11. Woodlawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5508194, -71.5721512

12. Saint Marks Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 42.5883210, -71.4548420

13. Old Pioneer Burying Ground
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Coordinate: 42.5508490, -71.4166670

14. South Cemetery
Boxboro, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4758377, -71.5134506

15. Wright Cemetery
Westford, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6091537, -71.4668121

16. Fairview Cemetery
Westford, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5868034, -71.4216919

17. Davis Monument
Acton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4855800, -71.4334100

18. Forest Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5237503, -71.4003601

19. Mount Hope Cemetery
West Acton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4684868, -71.4735718

20. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Ayer, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5653000, -71.5958023

21. Harvard Center Cemetery
Harvard, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4991989, -71.5847015

22. Hillside Cemetery
Westford, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6074333, -71.4444809

23. Woodlawn Cemetery
Acton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4787700, -71.4231000

24. Heart Pond Cemetery
South Chelmsford, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5700520, -71.3851480