1827 Birth:1618,1502 Birth date of 26 June 1827 based upon information from other researcher, but it is supported by age (33 years) in 1860 census enumeration. Birth place given in same enumeration as Ohio.

1860 U.S. Census:1502
Porter County, Indiana (Porter Township, Valparaiso Post Office)
Enumerated 7 September 1860
James Phillips •• 33, male, farmer, real estate value $3,000, personal property value $1,000, born in Ohio
Armond •• 33, female, born in Ohio
Ira •• 10, male, born in Indiana, attended school within the year
Honor •• 6, female, born in Indiana, attended school within the year
Brice •• 3, male, born in Indiana
Levi •• 6 months, male, born in Indiana