Derby Hall of Famer of the Week: Dr. Albert W. Phillips

Dr. Albert W. Phillips

Our Hall of Famer of the Week was a man of many talents and interests.

Though born in New York, he came to Derby after serving in the Civil War and provided homeopathic medical services in Derby for over 60 years.

He also found time to serve as Derby's fifth mayor in 1901-1902 as well as serving in many other volunteer capacities.

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'Turnback Tuesday' features first mayor of Derby

Turnback Tuesday introduces you to the first Mayor of Derby, Thomas Jefferson O’Sullivan, M.D. 
From 1894 to 1895, O’Sullivan was the first mayor after the separation of Ansonia. He received his M.D. from Bellevue Medical College in New York City. 
O’Sullivan moved to Birmingham in 1878 and rapidly developed a thriving practice that expanded his intimate knowledge of the community. 
It is said that, as a physician, he treated more patients who he knew couldn't pay than any other doctor in the city. He resided at 99 Elizabeth St. with his wife, Elizabeth. 
O'Sullivan died of cancer on Feb. 9, 1890 at the age of 48.


Thanks to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!

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'Turnback Tuesday' features first mayor of Derby

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features an image of Derby's first mayor, Thomas Jefferson O'Sullivan. 

Although Derby was officially recognized by the state of Connecticut in 1675, it wasn't until after Ansonia's separate incorporation as a city in 1893 that Derby's current boundaries were set, after which O'Sullivan was elected mayor of the City of Derby. 

Born in 1852 in Preston, Ct., O'Sullivan first attended medical school in Burlington, Vt. and eventually earned his medical degree in New York. 
After graduating in 1876, he practiced in Worcester, Mass. for two years before returning to Connecticut and setting up a new practice in Derby. 
He remained in Derby until his death around 1900.

Thanks go out to the Derby Public Library for sharing this interesting local history with the community.

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