John was born on November 26, 1770 in Boston, Massachusetts to Margaret and William Phillips.
In 1822, elected to be the First Mayor of Boston.
John passed away on May 29, 1823. He was laid to rest in the Granary Burial Ground, Boston, Massachusetts.
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