Hardesty's History of Calhoun County, West Virginia

PHILIP TRIPPETT
 
     Philip Trippett, born in Monongalia County, Virginia, December 
28, 1838, was a son of Franklin and Lucinda V. (Lowe) Trippett, and 
came with them to Calhoun County, where the family settled in 
December 1853. His marriage was consummated in the county, and he 
chose for his wife Mary E. Ferrell, who was born in Barbour County, 
Virginia, March 7, 1844. U. M. and Hannah (Pride) Ferrell were his 
parents. 
     The children of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Trippett were born: Byron 
M., March 15, 1869; Caleb W., April 1. 1870; Laura F., February 21, 
1872; Lucinda A., May 15, 1874; Myrtle E., July 9, 1875; John B. F., 
November 21, 1877; Lemuel H., September 5, 1880. 
     The father of Philip Trippett, one brother, and himself 
volunteered June 15, 1861, Company A, 19th Virginia Cavalry, and in 
1863 Philip was commissioned second lieutenant, after which he served 
until the surrender of Lee. He is now engaged in farming in Sheridan 
district, with the postoffice address at Big Bend. 

(Linda Fluharty)