Jesse J. Phillips

Jesse J. Phillips (February 22, 1837 – February 16, 1901) was an American jurist.

Born in Montgomery County, Illinois, Phillips served in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, during the American Civil War, and was a brigadier general. In 1879, Phillips was elected an Illinois circuit court judge. Phillips served on the Illinois Supreme Court from 1893 until his death in 1901 and was chief justice of the court. Phillips died at his home in Hillsboro, Illinois.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ↑ Illinois Supreme Court-Jesse J. Phillips
  2. ↑ 'Death of Judge Phillips,' The Kokomo Daily Tribune (Indiana), February 16, 1901, pg. 1

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