Edward Phillips
Edward Phillips (1813-1896) was born 2 Apr. 1813 in Oxenhall, Gloucestershire, England. He was the son of William Phillips and Mary Presdee. He married Hannah Simmon on 2 Aug. 1842 in Hancock Co., Illinois; participated in plural marriage. He was baptized by Wilford Woodruff on 30 Mar. 1840 and served with him while presiding over Church branches in England. He died 1 Dec. 1896 in Kaysville, Davis Co., Utah.
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