Background
Phillips, Levi Benjamin was born on November 21, 1868 in Golden Hill, Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. Son of George Washington and Mary Elizabeth (Leonard) Phillips.
Phillips, Levi Benjamin was born on November 21, 1868 in Golden Hill, Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. Son of George Washington and Mary Elizabeth (Leonard) Phillips.
Educated country school.
Mariner, 1882-1898, last 6 years as master of sea-going vessel. Established firm of L. B. Phillips & Company, oyster packers, Cambridge, Maryland, 1898, Phillips Packing Company, 1902, Phillips Hardware Company, 1903, Phillips Can Company, 1914, retired from Phillips Packing Company, 1937. Elected director National Bank of Cambridge, 1905, president, 1909-1941.
Director Baltimore Branch Federal Reserve Bank, 1927-1938. Director Town Cemetery Company. Member Eastern Shore Society, Society War of 1812.
Since righteousness is demanded of God, one needs to know how to receive lieutenant It is received through faith. It is having faith in God.
Church should be involved into political life by organizing delegations to party conferences.
Responsibility for parenting is to encourage social, economic, and religious efforts to maintain and strengthen relationships within families in order that every member may be assisted toward complete personhood.
Member Eastern Shore Society, Society War of 1812. Mason (Shriner), Elk. Clubs: Cambridge Yacht, Bishops Head Fish and Gun, Cambridge Country (retired president).
Married Florence T. Brannock, July 23, 1895. Children: Florence Mary (Mistress W. Fletcher Williamson), Viola Lee (Mistress Carlton S. Brerewood), Levi B., Junior.