History of Fulton County, Illinois; together with
Sketches of its Cities, Villages and Townships, Educational, Religious,
Civil, Military, and Political History; Portraits of Prominent Persons
and Biographies of Representative Citizens. Chas. C. Chapman & Co.,
Peoria, Illinois, 1879, page 972, Young Hickory Township
Mrs. Caroline (Swartz) Phillippi was born in Westmoreland Co.,
Pa., June 12, 1827; received a common-school education, and was married
October 15, '46 to Martin Phillippi, who brought his family to Fulton
Co., in 1855. They have had 10 children, 9 of whom are living and
all, except 3 youngest, members of the U. B. Church. Emma and
Amanda are teaching school; three are married, and Wm. remains at home,
runs and takes care of the farm. Mr. Phillippi departed this life
Jan. 20, '73. Mr. P. filled the offices of Class-Leader, Steward
and S. S. Superintendent. Mrs. P. is a sister of Esquire Swartz,
of Fairview. P. O., Midway.
