Sara (Russell) Philip (1870 - 1945)

Born 8 Jul 1870 in Stouffville, Markham, York, Ontario, Canada

Ancestors

Wife of Thomas Philip — married 28 Nov 1894 in Brougham, Ontario, Canada

Descendants

Died 24 Sep 1945 at age 75 in Brougham, Ontario

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Biography

Sara (sometimes Sarah) was born in 1870 to Jonathan Russell and Elizabeth Boyer. ^[1] She married Thomas Philip in 1894 ^[2] and they had seven children. Sara passed away in 1945. ^[3]

On the event of Thomas and Sarah's 50th wedding anniversary in 1944 ...

"Four Generations Present for Wedding Anniversary. Fifty years married on Saturday, Nov. 25, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Philip, sr., marked the occasion in fitting manner when some 35 relatives and friends assembled at their home in Brougham, on this their golden wedding day. Included in the group were four generations, beginning with the bride of fifty years ago, then her daughter Mrs. Arthur Farthing (Marion) of Stouffville, and her daughter and baby Mrs. G. Smith and Katherine who has never seen her daddy, still away off in Italy with the Canadian forces. The gathering was favored by an address from Mrs. G. Smith, granddaughter which eulogized the honored couple, bride and groom of fifty years ago. The presentation to Mr. and Mrs. Philip of a pair of lovely woolen blankets was then made by Miss Muriel Crawford and Miss Ileen Gostick on behalf of the family. The immediate family of four sons and three daughters were all able to attend with their husbands including, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Philip of Buffalo, N.Y. (Frank and Edna), Mr. and Mrs. Boyer Philip of Brooklin (Boyer and Thelma), Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Philip, jr., Brougham (Thomas and Irene), Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Philip, Dunbarton (Percy and Jullie), Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Farthing, Stouffville (Art and Marion), Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gostick, Claremont (Frank and Pearl), and Mr. and Mrs. Gormley Crawford, Enniskillen (Joseph and Maude). In addition ten of their twelve grandchildren were present, also an only grandchild. An interesting feature in connection with the event was the presence of Mr. and Mrs. George Lee of Stouffville, since Mrs. Lee was the bridesmaid of fifty years ago. Other guests included Mrs. George Philip (Margaret) of Brougham, sister-in-law, but a grandson George Gostick in training with the Canadian army in Calgary, was unable to be present." ^[4]

On the event of Sarah's passing ...

"Brougham, Ont. Oct. 9. - There passed away at her home here on Sept. 24, Sarah Russell Philip, beloved wife of Thomas Philip Sr., who had lived her life in this district. A daughter of the late John and Mrs. Russell, she lived on the 7th concession and her married life adjacent to Brougham. Always a quiet, reserved nature, she devoted her life to home and family, and was a kindly neighbor and friend. She will be missed by many, especially her husband and family, of three daughters: Mrs. Gostick and Maud, Mrs. Crawford, and four sons: Russell, of Detroit, Thomas on the home farm, Boyer, of Newmarket, and Gordon, of Dunbarton." ^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ Ontario Births, 1869-1911" https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMS1-GQ1
2. ↑ Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FMK7-15N
3. ↑ There is a monument at the Claremont Union Cemetery which reads as follows: "In memory of Thomas Philip 1867-1954 Sara Russell his wife 1869-1945".
4. ↑ As transcribed in Tweedsmuir History-Brougham, https://fwio.on.ca/tweedsmuir-history-books
5. ↑ As transcribed in Tweedsmuir History-Brougham, https://fwio.on.ca/tweedsmuir-history-books

• Canada Census, 1901: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHLT-FBS
• The George and Elisabeth Russell Family History: 1799-1986, Betty Russell Cannaday
• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207075380/sarah-philip