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David Phips | |
|---|---|
| Sheriff of Middlesex County | |
| In office 1764–1775 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Foster, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | James Prescott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 25, 1724 Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Died | July 7, 1811 (aged 86) Bath, United Kingdom |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Greenleaf (m. 13 Sep 1753) |
| Children | 7 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  British America (1745–1782) |
| Rank | Colonel (Army) Captain (Naval) |
| Battles/wars | |
Colonel David Phips was a British Army officer and adamant loyalist who served as the Sheriff of Middlesex County from 1764 to 1775. He is best known for his involvement during the Powder Alarm of '75, where he was tasked by General Thomas Gage, the governor of Massachusetts to retrieve the keys to the powderhouse from William Brattle.