Beecher W. Phillips was born at French Creek, February 1, 1839, the son of Edwin and Sophronia Young Phillips. His first wifewas Lucretia Bunten and they had two children: Clyde and Ella (Elmer). His second wife was Delia Waid. He was a farmer and miller. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He died in Florida in January 1913 and is burried there. Note different death date from that listed by O. Linn Perry.