Philip Burrill Low (May 6, 1836 – August 23, 1912) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Philip B. Low
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 15th district
In office
March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1899
Preceded byIsidor Straus
Succeeded byJacob Ruppert
Personal details
Born
Philip Burrill Low

(1836-05-06)May 6, 1836
Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedAugust 23, 1912(1912-08-23) (aged 76)
New York City, U.S.
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
ProfessionPolitician
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1862–1863
RankEnsign (acting)
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, Low attended the public schools and was graduated from high school. During the Civil War volunteered and was appointed acting ensign in the United States Navy and served in the North Atlantic Squadron during 1862 and 1863. He resigned and engaged in commercial pursuits in Boston, Massachusetts, until 1865, when he moved to New York City. Identified with the shipping and maritime interests.

Low was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-fourth and Fifty-fifth Congresses (March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1899). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1898 to the Fifty-sixth Congress. He continued his activities in maritime pursuits in New York City until his death there on August 23, 1912. He was interred in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Sources

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  • United States Congress. "Philip B. Low (id: L000471)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 15th congressional district

1895–1899
Succeeded by

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