1778 William Phillips President, 1794-96 1802
Brother of two preceding [Samuel and John Phillips];
born, Andover, July 6, 1722;
clerk for Edward Bromfield, Esq., Boston, and afterward his partner;
prominent and wealthy merchant;
representative;
senator;
member of convention for adopting the constitution of the United States; 1788 ;
deacon of the Old South Church ;
liberal benefactor of Phillips Academy;
died Jan. 15, 1804.