Career
He represented Restigouche County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1870 to 1878 as a Liberal member. He was born in Westmorland and educated in England. He immigrated to New Brunswick in 1831.
He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1861 and again for the House of Commons in 1867.
He was elected to the provincial assembly in an 1870 by-election held after Alexander C. DesBrisay resigned his seat. Phillips also served as deputy sheriff for Gloucester County.
