John Phillips (politician, 1770)
John Phillips (born November 26, 1770 - † May 29, 1823 ) was an American politician who is best known today as the first mayor of Boston . He held this office from May 1, 1822 to May 29, 1823. He was also a judge on the Court of Common Pleas . In 1810 he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences .
He was married to Sally Walley. They are parents of the abolitionist Wendell Phillips .
The Phillips School on the corner of Pinckney and Anderson Street in Boston was named after John Phillips . It was completed in 1825.
Web links
- John Phillips in the database of Find a Grave (English)
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| SURNAME | Phillips, John |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician, first mayor of Boston |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 26, 1770 |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 29, 1823 |