1851 Birth:2333 Phillips Family Bible lists birth as "Edward D. Phillips son of Jonathan M. & Rachel J. Phillips his wife was born August the 5th 1851."

1870 U.S. Census:742 Edward Phillips not located in Porter County, Indiana.

1875 Birth of Daughter Blanche:415 Birth of daughter Blanche, based on 1880 census.

1878 Marriage:1752 "The home of Cyrus and Lucinda Bay was the place, Nov. 28th the day, and the marriage, of Lucy E., their daughter, to Edward D. Philips, the happy event. The nuptial knot was tied by A. J. Clifton, pastor of the M. E. church."

1880 U.S. Census:415
Porter County, Indiana (Portage Township)
Enumerated 1 June 1880
Edward D. Phillips •• white, male, age 32 on June 1, 1880, married, laborer, born in New Jersey, father born on Atlantic Ocean, mother born in New Jersey
Lucy •• white, female, age 21 on June 1, 1880, keeping house, born in Indiana, father born in Ohio, mother born in Ohio
Blanche •• white, female, age 5, daughter, single, born in Indiana, father born in New Jersey, mother born in Indiana
Irene L. •• white, female, born in January, age 5 months, born in January, daughter, single, born in Indiana, father born in New Jersey, mother born in Indiana
Edward Phillips and family enumerated as a separate family living in the dwelling of Elisha Arnold, age 66, and wife Phebe, both born in New York. The 1910 enumeration indicates there were four children born of this marriage, of which one was still living. Documentary proof exists for Irene L. (Porter County Vidette1751 death notice), Aurie Marie (death certificate1598), and Otis Edward (living at time of 1910 census). Although this couple were married in late 1878 and age 5 is very clearly written for Blanche in the 1880 census, perhaps an enumerator's error took place and Blanche was actually younger than 5 years of age. No other documented evidence of Blanche Phillips or other children of this marriage has yet been discovered; however, the 1890 census was lost and this family has not been located in the 1900 enumeration.

1886 Relocation to Englewood:1580,332 Edward D. Phillips and Lucy Bay took their family to Englewood, Chicago, Illinois.

1888 Voter Registration:2237, E. D. Phillips, p. 551. Congressional District 1, Ward Lake, Precinct 16, 6215 School St., E. D. Phillips, born in New Jersey, white, lived in precinct 2 years, lived in county 2 years, lived in state 2 years, not naturalized citizen, qualified voter, registration application dated 6 October 1888, voted, ballot number 94.

1890 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois City Directory:75, 1890, p. 1752. Phillips, Edward, carp. h. 6215 Princeton Ave.

1892 Voter Registration:2239, E. D. Phillips, p. 527. Congressional District 1, Ward 31, Precinct 18, 739 65th St., E. D. Phillips, born in New Jersey, lived in precinct 6 months, lived in county 6 years, lived in state 6 years, native citizen, qualified voter, application registration dated 18 October 1892, voted.

1899 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois City Directory:75, 1899. Philip, Edward carp 721 Southport Ave.

1900 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois City Directory:75, 1900, p. 1509. Phillips, Edward D., carp, 1250 75th.

1900 U.S. Census: Edward D. Phillips family not located at 1250 75th Street, Cook County, Illinois, ED 1104, Sheet 21B. No Phillips family found at 1260, 1258, 1252, 1254, 1249, 1248, 1250, 1244, or 1240 76th Street nor at ED 1104, Sheet 7A, 1243 or 1259 75th Street. (National Archives Microfilm T-623, Roll 290).

1900 U.S. Census: Phillips family not located; 721 Southport is in ED 789.

1910 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, City Directory:75, 1910, p. 1050. Phillips, Edward D., h. 6450 Aberdeen.

1910 U.S. Census:997
Cook County, Illinois (32nd Ward Chicago)
Enumerated 29 April 1910
6450 Aberdeen Street
Edward D. Phillips •• head, male, white, 58, first marriage, married once for 31 years, born in New Jersey, father born on sea, American citizen; mother born in New Jersey, no trade or profession, can read and write, rents home
Lucy E. •• wife, female, white, 50, married once for 31 years, 4 children born of this marriage and 1 still living, born in Indiana, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Ohio, dressmaker at home, can read and write
Otis E. •• son, male, white, 18, single, born in llinois, father born in New Jersey, mother born in Indiana, bookkeeper at cream separating company, can read and write

1912 Death Certificate:332 Edward D. Phillips. white male; married; born New Jersey Aug. 6, 1851; age 61 years, 2 months, 14 days; died on 20 October 1912; last occupation: carpenter, from 1880 to 1912; usual residence 6450 Aberdeen St.; place of death 6218 May St.; burial Wheeler, Ind., Oct. 22, 1912; Chicago resident for 26 years; Illinois resident for 26 years; father Jonathan M. Phillips, born in New Jersey; mother Rachel Snyder, born in New Jersey; informant O. E. Phillips of 6218 May St.

1912 Death Mention:701 "The funeral of Mr. Phillips of Chicago, a brother-in-law of Mrs. M. L. Crull, was held at the M. E. Church Tuesday morning."

1912 Death:2333 Phillips Family Bible lists death as "Edward D. Phillips passed on October 20th 1912."