Background
Mcgiffin, Philo Norton was born on December 13, 1860 in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Colonel Norton and Sarah (Quail) Mcgiffin.
Mcgiffin, Philo Norton was born on December 13, 1860 in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Colonel Norton and Sarah (Quail) Mcgiffin.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1882.
Served in Pacific Squadron, 1882, honorably discharged from United States Navy, 1884.