Robert Erskine Philips 1861–1914

Robert Erskine Philips, 1861–1914 (aged 53 years)

Name: Robert Erskine /Philips/
Given names: Robert Erskine
Surname: Philips

Events of close relatives
Birth	October 16, 1861 31 29 Torryburn, Fife, Scotland
Birth of a sister	Elizabeth Philp December 19, 1863 (aged 2 years) Carnock, Fife, Scotland
Death of a sister	Elizabeth Philp September 24, 1864 (aged 2 years) Carnock, Fife, Scotland
Birth of a brother	John Philp December 9, 1867 (aged 6 years) Carnock, Fife, Scotland
Residence	1871 (aged 9 years) Carnock, Fife, Scotland Note: Relation to Head of House: Son
Birth of a sister	Agnes Philp January 6, 1873 (aged 11 years) Cairneyhill, Carnock, Fife, Scotland
Death of a sister	Jane Philp July 13, 1880 (aged 18 years) Cowdenbeath, Fife, Scotland
Residence	1881 (aged 19 years) Carnock, Fife, Scotland Note: Relation to Head of House: Son
Arrival	September 14, 1882 (aged 20 years) Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Marriage	Margaret Aitken — View this family August 3, 1883 (aged 21 years) Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Birth of a daughter	Susan Philips April 18, 1884 (aged 22 years) Castlereagh Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Death of a brother	William Philp March 10, 1885 (aged 23 years) Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Birth of a son	John Philips June 27, 1885 (aged 23 years) Castlereagh Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Birth of a daughter	Agnes Philips February 10, 1887 (aged 25 years) George Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Birth of a daughter	Ann Philips December 23, 1888 (aged 27 years) George Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Birth of a daughter	Jane Philips October 6, 1890 (aged 28 years) George Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Birth of a son	Robert Erskine Philips January 3, 1893 (aged 31 years) Pine Creek, Electra, Queensland, Australia
Birth of a son	George Philips February 25, 1895 (aged 33 years) Pine Creek, Electra, Queensland, Australia
Birth of a son	William Philips April 9, 1897 (aged 35 years) Pine Creek, Electra, Queensland, Australia
Birth of a daughter	Elizabeth Dewar Philips October 25, 1899 (aged 38 years) Pine Creek, Electra, Queensland, Australia
Death of a father	John Philp January 30, 1903 (aged 41 years) Carnock, Fife, Scotland
Birth of a daughter	Margaret Philips December 8, 1903 (aged 42 years) Pine Creek, Electra, Queensland, Australia
Death of a mother	Agnes Erskine August 2, 1904 (aged 42 years) Carnock, Fife, Scotland
Marriage of a child	Bertie Egerton Hillcoat — Susan Philips — View this family November 4, 1906 (aged 45 years) Gympie, Queensland, Australia
Residence	1908 (aged 46 years) Musgrave, Capricornia, Queensland, Australia
Death of a sister	Catharine Philp February 7, 1912 (aged 50 years) Chapel Place, Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland
Departure	Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death	November 21, 1914 (aged 53 years) General Hospital, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Note: Fracture to base of skull
Burial	Private Cemetery, Pine Creek, Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia

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Family with parents
father	Links Birth: February 2, 1830 — Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland Marriage: February 17, 1854 — Carnock, Fife, Scotland Death: January 30, 1903 — Carnock, Fife, Scotland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Agnes Erskine Catharine Philp Jane Philp Catharine Philp William Philp Robert Erskine Philips Elizabeth Philp John Philp Agnes Philp John Philp 1830–1903 Birth: February 2, 1830 — Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland Death: January 30, 1903 — Carnock, Fife, Scotland
mother	Links Birth: 1832 — Carnock, Fife, Scotland Marriage: February 17, 1854 — Carnock, Fife, Scotland Death: August 2, 1904 — Carnock, Fife, Scotland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Philp Catharine Philp Jane Philp Catharine Philp William Philp Robert Erskine Philips Elizabeth Philp John Philp Agnes Philp Agnes Erskine 1832–1904 Birth: 1832 — Carnock, Fife, Scotland Death: August 2, 1904 — Carnock, Fife, Scotland
Marriage	Marriage — February 17, 1854 — Carnock, Fife, Scotland
5 months elder sister	Links Birth: July 15, 1854 24 22 — Torryburn, Fife, Scotland Death: 1855 — Torryburn, Fife, Scotland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Catharine Philp 1854–1855 Birth: July 15, 1854 24 22 — Torryburn, Fife, Scotland Death: 1855 — Torryburn, Fife, Scotland
17 months elder sister	Links Birth: December 8, 1855 25 23 — Torryburn, Fife, Scotland Death: July 13, 1880 — Cowdenbeath, Fife, Scotland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Jane Philp 1855–1880 Birth: December 8, 1855 25 23 — Torryburn, Fife, Scotland Death: July 13, 1880 — Cowdenbeath, Fife, Scotland
22 months elder sister	Links Birth: September 22, 1857 27 25 — Torryburn, Fife, Scotland Death: February 7, 1912 — Chapel Place, Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Catharine Philp 1857–1912 Birth: September 22, 1857 27 25 — Torryburn, Fife, Scotland Death: February 7, 1912 — Chapel Place, Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland
22 months elder brother	Links Birth: July 7, 1859 29 27 — Torryburn, Fife, Scotland. Death: March 10, 1885 — Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships William Philp 1859–1885 Birth: July 7, 1859 29 27 — Torryburn, Fife, Scotland. Death: March 10, 1885 — Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
2 years himself	Links Birth: October 16, 1861 31 29 — Torryburn, Fife, Scotland Arrival: September 14, 1882 — Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Marriage: August 3, 1883 — Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Departure: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland Death: November 21, 1914 — General Hospital, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Burial: Private Cemetery, Pine Creek, Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Margaret Aitken Susan Philips John Philips Agnes Philips Ann Philips Jane Philips Robert Erskine Philips George Philips William Philips Elizabeth Dewar Philips Margaret Philips Robert Erskine Philips 1861–1914 Birth: October 16, 1861 31 29 — Torryburn, Fife, Scotland Death: November 21, 1914 — General Hospital, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
2 years younger sister	Links Birth: December 19, 1863 33 31 — Carnock, Fife, Scotland Death: September 24, 1864 — Carnock, Fife, Scotland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Elizabeth Philp 1863–1864 Birth: December 19, 1863 33 31 — Carnock, Fife, Scotland Death: September 24, 1864 — Carnock, Fife, Scotland
4 years younger brother	Links Birth: December 9, 1867 37 35 — Carnock, Fife, Scotland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships John Philp 1867– Birth: December 9, 1867 37 35 — Carnock, Fife, Scotland
5 years younger sister	Links Birth: January 6, 1873 42 41 — Cairneyhill, Carnock, Fife, Scotland Departure: March 29, 1893 — Glasgow, Scotland Arrival: April 12, 1893 — Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and Boston, Massachusetts, USA INDI:MARR: April 17, 1893 — Nanaimo, BC, Canada Marriage: April 20, 1893 — Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Departure: Glasgow, Scotland Death: December 29, 1947 — 10 Lambert Dr, Clarkston, Busby, Renfrewshire, Scotland Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Robert Mercer Robert Bob Mercer Agnes Erskine MERCER Isabella Mercer John Mercer Jane Jean Mercer Janet Mercer Catherine Kate Mercer William Mercer Agnes Philp 1873–1947 Birth: January 6, 1873 42 41 — Cairneyhill, Carnock, Fife, Scotland Death: December 29, 1947 — 10 Lambert Dr, Clarkston, Busby, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Family with Margaret Aitken
himself	Links Birth: October 16, 1861 31 29 — Torryburn, Fife, Scotland Arrival: September 14, 1882 — Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Marriage: August 3, 1883 — Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Departure: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland Death: November 21, 1914 — General Hospital, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Burial: Private Cemetery, Pine Creek, Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Margaret Aitken Susan Philips John Philips Agnes Philips Ann Philips Jane Philips Robert Erskine Philips George Philips William Philips Elizabeth Dewar Philips Margaret Philips Robert Erskine Philips 1861–1914 Birth: October 16, 1861 31 29 — Torryburn, Fife, Scotland Death: November 21, 1914 — General Hospital, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
wife	Links Birth: February 17, 1862 34 31 — 57 Low Shaw St, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland Arrival: September 14, 1882 — Bundaberg INDI:MARR: 1883 — Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Marriage: August 3, 1883 — Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Departure: Glasgow, Scotland Death: August 17, 1942 — 14 Branyan Street, West Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Burial: Pine Creek, Northern Territory, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Robert Erskine Philips Susan Philips John Philips Agnes Philips Ann Philips Jane Philips Robert Erskine Philips George Philips William Philips Elizabeth Dewar Philips Margaret Philips Margaret Aitken 1862–1942 Birth: February 17, 1862 34 31 — 57 Low Shaw St, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland Death: August 17, 1942 — 14 Branyan Street, West Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Marriage	Marriage — August 3, 1883 — Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
9 months daughter	Links Birth: April 18, 1884 22 22 — Castlereagh Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Marriage: November 4, 1906 — Gympie, Queensland, Australia Death: June 16, 1964 — Monto, Queensland, Australia Burial: Gympie, Queensland, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Bertie Egerton Hillcoat Margaret Bertie Hillcoat Henry Egerton Hillcoat Robert Erskine Hillcoat Susan Philips 1884–1964 Birth: April 18, 1884 22 22 — Castlereagh Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Death: June 16, 1964 — Monto, Queensland, Australia
15 months son	Links Birth: June 27, 1885 23 23 — Castlereagh Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Death: Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships John Philips 1885– Birth: June 27, 1885 23 23 — Castlereagh Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Death: Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
20 months daughter	Links Birth: February 10, 1887 25 24 — George Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Marriage: April 22, 1919 — Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Death: March 27, 1974 — General Hospital, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Burial: Bundaberg Lawn, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Harry van der Wolf Agnes Philips 1887–1974 Birth: February 10, 1887 25 24 — George Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Death: March 27, 1974 — General Hospital, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
23 months daughter	Links Birth: December 23, 1888 27 26 — George Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Death: August 8, 1955 — Innisfail, Queensland, Australia Burial: Queensland, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Turnbull Margaret Aitken Turnbull Douglas James Turnbull Ann Philips 1888–1955 Birth: December 23, 1888 27 26 — George Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Death: August 8, 1955 — Innisfail, Queensland, Australia
22 months daughter	Links Birth: October 6, 1890 28 28 — George Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Death: June 25, 1966 — General Hospital, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Burial: Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Jane Philips 1890–1966 Birth: October 6, 1890 28 28 — George Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Death: June 25, 1966 — General Hospital, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
2 years son	Links Birth: January 3, 1893 31 30 — Pine Creek, Electra, Queensland, Australia Death: September 26, 1917 — Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Arrondissement leper, West Flanders, Belgium Burial: Ypres (Ieper), Arrondissement Ieper, West Flanders (West-Vlaanderen), Belgium Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Robert Erskine Philips 1893–1917 Birth: January 3, 1893 31 30 — Pine Creek, Electra, Queensland, Australia Death: September 26, 1917 — Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Arrondissement leper, West Flanders, Belgium
2 years son	Links Birth: February 25, 1895 33 33 — Pine Creek, Electra, Queensland, Australia Military service: 1914 — Maryborough, Queensland Marriage: June 4, 1930 — Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Death: February 6, 1972 — General Hospital, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Cremation: Albany Creek, Queensland, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Dempster Bell Daniel George Philips Margaret Elizabeth Philips Robert Erskine Phililps George Philips 1895–1972 Birth: February 25, 1895 33 33 — Pine Creek, Electra, Queensland, Australia Death: February 6, 1972 — General Hospital, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
2 years son	Links Birth: April 9, 1897 35 35 — Pine Creek, Electra, Queensland, Australia Death: September 1991 — Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Philips 1897–1991 Birth: April 9, 1897 35 35 — Pine Creek, Electra, Queensland, Australia Death: September 1991 — Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
3 years daughter	Links Birth: October 25, 1899 38 37 — Pine Creek, Electra, Queensland, Australia Marriage: April 16, 1924 — Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Death: October 4, 1975 — Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Burial: Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Gerald Edward Ewart Taylor Elizabeth Dewar Philips 1899–1975 Birth: October 25, 1899 38 37 — Pine Creek, Electra, Queensland, Australia Death: October 4, 1975 — Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
4 years daughter	Links Birth: December 8, 1903 42 41 — Pine Creek, Electra, Queensland, Australia Marriage: September 2, 1925 — Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Death: December 11, 1981 — J.B. Heaps Nursing Home, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Burial: Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse James Martin Svenson Kathleen May Svenson Margaret Philips 1903–1981 Birth: December 8, 1903 42 41 — Pine Creek, Electra, Queensland, Australia Death: December 11, 1981 — J.B. Heaps Nursing Home, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia

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Residence	Relation to Head of House: Son
Residence	Relation to Head of House: Son
Death	Fracture to base of skull

Media object	Robert Philp born 1861

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Family with parents
father	John Philp 1830–1903
mother	Agnes Erskine 1832–1904
elder sister	Catharine Philp 1854–1855
elder sister	Jane Philp 1855–1880
elder sister	Catharine Philp 1857–1912
elder brother	William Philp 1859–1885
himself	Robert Erskine Philips 1861–1914
younger sister	Elizabeth Philp 1863–1864
younger brother	John Philp 1867–
younger sister Family Robert Mercer Robert Bob Mercer Agnes Erskine MERCER Isabella Mercer John Mercer Jane Jean Mercer Janet Mercer Catherine Kate Mercer William Mercer	Agnes Philp 1873–1947

Family with Margaret Aitken
himself	Robert Erskine Philips 1861–1914
wife Parents Daniel Aitken Susan Shedden	Margaret Aitken 1862–1942
daughter Family Bertie Egerton Hillcoat Margaret Bertie Hillcoat Henry Egerton Hillcoat Robert Erskine Hillcoat	Susan Philips 1884–1964
son	John Philips 1885–
daughter Family Harry van der Wolf	Agnes Philips 1887–1974
daughter Family William Turnbull Margaret Aitken Turnbull Douglas James Turnbull Private	Ann Philips 1888–1955
daughter	Jane Philips 1890–1966
son	Robert Erskine Philips 1893–1917
son Family Elizabeth Dempster Bell Daniel George Philips Margaret Elizabeth Philips Robert Erskine Phililps	George Philips 1895–1972
son Family Private	William Philips 1897–1991
daughter Family Gerald Edward Ewart Taylor	Elizabeth Dewar Philips 1899–1975
daughter Family James Martin Svenson Kathleen May Svenson	Margaret Philips 1903–1981