Phillips, Mary Walker

The individuals involved in the creation of this document have not been identified with certainty. Although their names are known and listed in this record, their genealogy and dates of birth and death are unknown. It appears that several individuals by the name of Samuel Phillips resided in Boston at the time of this deed of sale's creation. William Fairfield, who purchased the plot of land from Mary Phillips, may be the William Fairfield (1662-1742) who served as speaker in the House of Representatives of the Massachusetts state legislature. Eleazar Phillips, Mary Phillips' grandson, was possibly the bookseller in Charlestown, Massachusetts, often referred to as Eleazer rather than Eleazar.

From the description of Deed of sale for land in Boston, sold by Mary Phillips to William Fairfield, drawn up and signed by Samuel Phillips, May 29, 1713. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 656154015