Frank Phillips (Missouri politician) explained

Frank Phillips
Birth Date:2 May 1862
Birth Place:Independence, Missouri, U.S.
Death Place:Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Resting Place:Mount Saint Mary's Cemetery
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Frank Phillips (May 2, 1862 – September 16, 1926) was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives.

Early life

Frank Phillips was born on May 2, 1862, in Independence, Missouri. He attended public schools there.[1]

Career

At the age of eighteen, Phillips became a conductor for the street railway company. In 1888, Phillips was made the supervisor of the Tenth Street and Brooklyn Avenue line.[1]

Phillips was a Democrat. Phillips was elected to the Kansas City, Missouri City Council for two terms. He then served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives.[1]

Personal life

Phillips married and had one child, Robert F. (or Frank F), sources differ.[1] [2] [3]

Phillips died on September 16, 1926, at his home, 3416 Michigan Avenue, in Kansas City, Missouri.[2] He was buried at Mount Saint Mary's Cemetery in Kansas City.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Creel . George . Slavens . John . Men Who Are Making Kansas City . 1902 . 113 . 2022-11-04.
  2. News: Frank Phillips is Dead . 1926-09-16 . . 2 . . 2022-11-04.
  3. News: Death of Frank Phillips . 1926-09-17 . . 17 . . 2022-11-04.