Husband Cyrus Dixon "Uncle Cy" Phipps 1
Born: 14 Nov 1845 - Franklin, Venango Co, PA
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Died: 1932 2
Buried: 14 Apr 1932 - Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Venango Co, PA 3
Father: Capt. Samuel Phipps (1795-1879) 4 5
Mother: Amelia Halyday (1805-1869) 6
Marriage: 19 Sep 1871 - Franklin, Venango Co, PA 7
Wife Mary Grace Parker 8
Born: Abt 1845
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Died: 25 Mar 1914
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Father: George Parker ( - )
Mother: Mary Jane Cannan ( - )
Children
1 M Charles Parker Phipps 8
Born: 1873 8
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2 F Jennie Amelia "Millie" Phipps 8
Born: 1876 8
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Died: Aft 1919
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Spouse: Earl H. Myers (1879-1926) 9
Marr: 16 Mar 1899 - ? Venango Co, PA
3 F Eliza Egbert Phipps 8
Born: 1880 8
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Died: 25 Apr 1901 8
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4 M George Parker Phipps 8
Born: 1883 8
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5 M Samuel Eaton Phipps 8
Born: 1886 8
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6 F Lida E. Phipps
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Died: Bef 1919
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General Notes: Husband - Cyrus Dixon "Uncle Cy" Phipps
He spent his early life on the farm in Clinton Township, Venango County, PA, his father returning to that property with his family in April, 1848, a few months after the completion of his term as sheriff. Except for a few months' absence he remained there until 1871, in which year he married and settled at Rocky Grove, near Franklin, the home of his bride. Reared by a thoughtful and intelligent father, he was allowed excellent educational advantages for the time and place, and at the same time received thorough training for the practical duties of life. But what was more important, he was helped to a realization of the problems and responsibilities of life, and brought up to feel a keen sense of personal duty. This has been evident in all of his relations with his fellow men no less than in the closer domestic and family ties. He has had his work and the care of his family, in common with other men. But his devotion to their welfare, though complete, has not been selfish, and he has found time for kindly help to others by the way. His mind has been as busy as his hands. He had not long been a resident of Rocky Grove when he commenced his activities in the betterment of conditions there, according to modern ideas of progress. Soon after settling there he became local correspondent of the Franklin Evening News, and as such not only contributed items of news interest to that paper but also articles from time to time advocating improvements of various kinds in the conditions affecting the daily lives of his fellow citizens, or in commendation and support of movements of that kind already on foot. His friendly encouragement of educational projects, his advocacy of wholesome lives for all, have been exerted untiringly in the war on ignorance and the liquor traffic, these in his experience being the greatest bars to social progress. His own example has been no small factor in the success of his work in this line. An article which appeared in the Evening News of March 31, 1917, contained this very significant tribute: "He is, more than any of us, an institution; a part of our city and church and emotional life. His friends equal in number those who know him; his goodwill has made thousands his debtor. Claiming nothing, he is yet a leader in his neighborhood. Asking nothing, all men wish to give him expressions of goodwill and trust. No flowers that can ever be laid on any place of rest can be more fair than those thoughts with which the people about him greet him or the mention of his name. In the more essential way he is the most successful man that has ever lived in Rocky Grove."
Mr. Phipps is now correspondent for the Daily Herald of Franklin. He has had a substantial part in the development of Rocky Grove. When he moved there, some forty-six years ago, he bought one of the three houses then at that point, the others being the Parker home (his wife's home) and the Lamberton farmhouse. The thriving little town which has since grown up has always had the benefit of his best endeavors in its advancement. He has been particularly active in securing the best possible public school facilities, and has long been a leader in church work.
In the spring of 1885 Mr. Phipps became the keeper of the cemetery at Franklin, and he has performed the duties of that position ever since-a period of over thirty-three years, during which time more than three thousand, eight hundred burials have taken place there. It is characteristic of him that he has discharged his obligations with a high idealism which has won the friendly regard of all who meet him. He has kept the cemetery open to all comers, and the grounds in the beautiful order appropriate to a spot sacred to the departed. The grass and the flowers and shrubs thrive under his solicitous care, and though he is now past three score and ten his strength and skill have not failed him. He has tended the blossoms and protected the birds, and in every possible way beautified the "God's Acre" intrusted to his keeping, taking affectionate pride in its attractive appearance, which is appreciated by all the community. [CAB, 850]
Notes: Marriage
• Location of wedding: St. John's Episcopal Church: Franklin, Venango Co, PA.