Dilaway Philip operated a farm in the area of West Ghent, N.Y. during the nineteenth century. Upon his death in the 1880's his son-in-law, William J. Coons, took over the operation of the farm.

Index of papers:

• 1826
  • June 14 - Receipt to Mrs. Ostrander from A. A. Van Buren
• 1828
  • June 11 - Receipt from Spencer and Crocker for 1431 feet of hemlock boards
  • October 28 - Receipt to Ostrander from Raynor & Co. for 3 bunches of shingles
  • October 29 - Receipt to Wid James Ostrander from David Waltermier
  • Undated - Blank form for certification of schoolmaster
• 1829
  • September 17 - Receipt to Peter Philip and Dilaway Philip from James Van Bramer and B. Van Bramer in settlement of any possible legal action
• 1830
  • April 6 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip as commissioner of common schools from Henry Wager for support of common schools
• 1831
  • June 6 - Mortgage to Jacob A Hawver & wife from Nancy Ostrander (used as evidence in 1841 Probate trial)
  • November 4 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from Martin Balis for carding and dyeing of wool
  • December 9 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from Pugsly & Coburn
• 1832
  • January 20 - Receipt to John P. Ostrander from Peter Pulver for redemption of a judgement against Jacob A. Hawver
  • March 6 - Receipt to John P. Ostrander from Joseph Balcom, constable for fees on execution of papers serrved to Nancy Ostrander and Peter W. Pulver
  • April 21 - Employment agreement addressed to Peter Philip from James DeGroatt where DeGroatt agrees to work for Philip for six months
  • July 13 - Promisory Note to [Delemater and Heermance?] from Dilaway Philip to be paid in six months
  • August 16 - Receipt to John P. Ostrander and Nancy Ostrander from William Bame for carpenters work
  • December 4 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from [Delemater & Heermance?]
  • December 5 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from M. (Martin) Balis for carding and dyeing of wool
  • December 24 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from Conklin Terry for harness work
• 1833
  • February 28 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from E. B. Pugsly
  • March 22 - Receipt to Nancy Ostrander from Wm. G. Stupplebeen for mason work on Jacob Hawver's house
  • December 12 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from A. Woodworth
• 1834
  • January 16 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from Pugsley & Coburn
  • February 7 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from Pugsley & Coburn for medical bill
• 1835
  • December 25 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from A. Woodworth
• 1836
  • January 2 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from Andrew Kittle for E. B. Pugsley & E. L. Coburn
  • January 15 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from G. M. Pugsley for medical attendance
• 1837
  • July 7 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from E. S. & S. Coburn
  • December 1 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from E. S. & S. Coburn
• 1839
  • October 4 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from Stephen Hedges for coffin
• 1840
  • November 23 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from Peter J. Stophillbeen for Stophillbeen's house
• 1841
  • April 1 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from Peter Philip, Jr. for rent of land and building of house thereon
  • April 30 - Petition for Citation to Dilaway Philip and John J. Ostrander, executors to the will of Nancy Ostrander regarding a claim by Jacob Hawver
  • April 30 - Citation to Dilaway Philip and John J. Ostrander, executors to the will of Nancy Ostrander regarding a claim by Jacob Hawver
  • November 4 - Evidence - regarding Jacob Hawver's claim on Nancy Ostrander's estate
  • December 15 - Court Order for Dilaway Philip and John Ostrnder to produce deed for land in case of Jacob Hawver's claim on Nancy Ostrander's estate
  • December 17 - Testimony in case of Jacob Hawver's claim on Nancy Ostrander's estate
  • Undated - Evidence - unsigned note regarding Mr. Poucher's testimony regarding Jacob Hawver's claim to estate of Nancy Ostrander
  • Undated - Evidence - unsigned notes and accounts regarding Jacob Hawver's claim on Nancy Ostrander's estate
  • Undated - Evidence - unsigned note regarding Jacob Hawver's claim on Nancy Ostrander's estate
• 1842
  • January 4 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from Peter Philip, Jr. for rent of land and building of house thereon
  • March 27 - Sale to Dilaway Philip and John P. Ostrander of Evander M and Caroline Myers' claim to Nancy Ostrander's estate
  • November 21 - Promisory Note to Dilaway F. Philip from the Second Reformed Dutch Church (paid off November 1st 1843)
  • Undated - Bill of Dilaway Philip for services as executor of Nancy Ostrander's estate
  • Undated - Unsigned note supporting the honesty of executors of Nancy Ostrander's estate
• 1843
  • February 16 - Note from Dilaway Philip to Henry Miller, Surrogate regarding a mistake in calculating interest and impending bankruptcy of Henry Poucher
  • September 9 - Receipt to Building Committee from Wm. H. Simmon on Contract
  • October 29 - Receipt to Dilaway F. Philip from Wm. H. Simmon on Contract for Second Reformed Dutch Church
  • November 1 - Payment of Promisory Note to Dilaway F. Philip from the Second Reformed Dutch Church
  • November 1 - Receipt to Dilaway F. Philip from Wm. H. Simmon on Contract for Second Reformed Dutch Church
  • November 15 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from Peter Philip, Jr. for rent of land
  • November 15 - Receipt to Dilaway F. Philip from Wm. H. Simmon on Contract for Second Reformed Dutch Church
  • November 30 - Receipt to Dilaway F. Philip from Wm. H. Simmon on Contract for Second Reformed Dutch Church
• 1844
  • April 6 - Report of Building Committee of Second Dutch Church regarding purchase of Burying Ground
  • November 1 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from Peter Philip, Jr. for rent of land
• 1845
  • November 4 - Receipt to Dilaway Philip from Peter Philip, Jr. for rent of land
• 1849
  • May 10 - Note to Dilaway Philip from D. Van Shaack regarding Nancy Ostrander's estate
• 1878
  • November 4 - Receipt to William Coon from J. C. Rogerson, Hudson
• Undated
  • January - Note regarding annual temperance meeting of school districts 4 & 7
  • Undated - Report on school library