Phillip A. Emery
Born 1844 in Canada - died November 17, 1890

Manning Cemetery

Parents: Daniel and Elizabeth (Toll) Emery
Wife: Eliza Jane (West) Emery married 1872
Children: Alfred, Irvine, Eldin P., Carrie

Enlistment March 3, 1862
Muster in March 15, 1862, at Caledonia, Illinois, Company E, 65th Infantry
Transfer out May 31, 1864 Muster in April 7, 1864 Unit E Transfer To Unit K consolidated
Muster out July 13, 1865, at Greensboro, North Carolina

Phillip was part of Sherman's March to the Sea and freeing the Union Soldiers at Libby Prison

Phillip came to Illinois from Canada at age 8.
Shortly after his discharge he came to Fayette County, Iowa, where he resided for two years, moving to O'Brien County, Iowa, in 1871, settling in Liberty Township, near Sutherland.
He then moved to the town of Manning, being one of the first citizens.
He joined the Christian Church and was a member of A.F. & A.M. and McPherson Post 33.