Philip B. Low

Philip Burrill Low was a United States [House of Representatives|U.S. Representative] from New York.
Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, Low attended the public schools and was graduated from high school.
During the American [Civil War|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 [Party (United States)|Republican] to the 54th [United States Congress|Fifty-fourth] and Fifty-fifth Congresses.
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.