John Phillips (4)
c. 1837 Born in Birmingham, son of Philip Phillips
1860 William Pursall left the partnership of Pursall, Phillips and Son; Philip and his son John continued in business, presumably as metallic bedstead manufacturers.
1871 Metallic bedstead manufacturer, living in Edgbaston, employing 108 hands, with Leah Phillips 25, Harry P Phillips 4, Minnie Phillips 5, Gerald A Phillips 2[1]
1881 Iron bedstead manufacturer[2]
1891 Manufacturer, living in Kings Norton, with Leah Philips 44, Minnie D Philips 25, Harry H Philips 23, manufacturer, Gerald A Philips 22, manufacturer[3]
1901 Retired manufacturer living in Kings Norton with his wife[4]
1911 Mr and Mrs John Phillips were boarding in Eastbourne[5]