Background
Bliss, Phillip Paul was born on July 9, 1838 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Isaac and Lydia (Doolittle) Bliss.
Bliss, Phillip Paul was born on July 9, 1838 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Isaac and Lydia (Doolittle) Bliss.
Studied music at academic, Geneso, New New York
Worked on farms, in lumber camps and taught school during youth. Became member music publishing firm Root and Cady, Chicago, circa 1865. Conducted musical conversations, gave concerts throughout Illinois.
Became chorister of 1st Congregational Church of Chicago.
Evangelist (with Doctorate. West. Whittle) throughout West and South, 1874-1876. Author: (song books) The Charm, 1871.
The Song Tree, 1872. The Sunshine, 1872. The Joy, 1873.
Company-author: Gospel Songs, 1874.
Member music publishing firm Root and Cady, Chicago
Married Lucy J. Young, June 1, 1859.
