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George Odlum "Pop" Philip

George Odlum "Pop" Philip

Male 1863 - 1943  (80 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  George Odlum "Pop" PhilipGeorge Odlum "Pop" Philip was born 30 Jan 1863, Goderich Township, Huron Co., Ontario; died 6 May 1943, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Business: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Star Theatre
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188591484
    • Interesting: show, business, life story
    • Name: G. O. Philip
    • Name: George O. Philip
    • Name: Pop Philip
    • Residence: 9 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179857
    • Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
    • Residence: 1897, 9 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manager, Opera House
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Theatrical, Amusment
    • Residence: 1921, 9 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; hotel operator, theatre owner, polician

    Notes:

    "Pop" Philip, who headed every parade in the city, was probably the most colorful citizen in Kitchener's history. Born in Goderich, he later moved to this city. After rolling cigars and making buggy springs he became intensely interested in the theatre and while acting professionally married Minnie Estrelle, an American stage actress, before the footlights preceding a theatre performance. He brought many stage shows to Berlin and also developed amateur theatricals.

    He was a close friend of the late J. Ambrose Small, Toronto millionaire theatre producer, who vanished mysteriously. Philip operated a cigar store, and then leased and operated the Walper Hotel for three years. He bought the Clarendon Hotel across the street and became owner of several movie theatres in Ontario, but never lost his interest in things theatrical. Philip served as alderman for several years and supported the creation of Victoria Park.

    Waterloo Region Hall of Fame 2011

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    Berliner Journal September 3, 1896 Page 4 Column 2

    The new opera house is rapidly nearing completion and next Tuesday and Wednesday will be inaugurated by the Wilbur Opera Company.
    building is beautifully and practically organized throughout; the auditorium, measures 56' x 36' and has, together with the large gallery, seating for 800 people; the stage is 24' wide, 27' long and 47' high, including the rooms for scenery.

    The illumination is provided by fittings for gas and electric light. The building contract was bestowed on Mr. H. Wildfang, who had subcontracted the masonry work to Mr. George Schlee, the painting to Mr. F. Vetter, and the piping and conduits to Mr. P. Gies. As already announced, the Wilbur Opera Co. will give three performances in Berlin; in addition to the opera, there will be presentations of living pictures, marches, etc. with electrical illumination.

    Translated by:Patricia J. Kauk

    George — Minnie Whitcomb. Minnie was born 30 Aug 1851, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1938, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Leola Ethelle Philip  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Dec 1884, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Walter Depere "Tim" Philip  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 May 1886, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1918, , USA; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Margaret Fraser Philip  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 May 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Vera Fauchon Philip  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Dec 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Maggie Philip  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Leola Ethelle Philip Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 13 Dec 1884, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179860
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manager, Opera House
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Nurse
    • Residence: 1958, 35 Beverly St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada


  2. 3.  Walter Depere "Tim" PhilipWalter Depere "Tim" Philip Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 29 May 1886, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1918, , USA; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW1
    • Name: Tim Philip
    • Residence: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179861
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manager, Sugar Maker, Opera House
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Cadet
    • Misfortune: 1918, , USA; killed by fractured skull 7 internal injuries to chest due to aeroplane collision at Leaside, Ontario
    • Misfortune: 1918; Killed in WW1


  3. 4.  Margaret Fraser Philip Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 26 May 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret Fraser Herbst
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179862
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ? Felt Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

    Margaret married Charles George Herbst 2 Oct 1923, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Charles (son of Karl Friedrich "Charles" Herbst and Elizabeth Margaret Oehm) was born 18 Oct 1896, Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1991; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Vera Fauchon Philip Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 8 Dec 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Vera Fauchon Ruhlman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179863
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manager, Opera House
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Residence: 1936, 9 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Vera married Charles John Ruhlman 27 Sep 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Charles was born 28 Nov 1887, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States; died 11 Aug 1929, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. George Kuntz Ruhlman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Apr 1916, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1977; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 8. Margaret H. "Peggy" Ruhlman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 2003; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 6.  Maggie Philip Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-323825
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stenographer, Domion Life
    • Residence: 1921, 9 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  George Kuntz Ruhlman Descendancy chart to this point (5.Vera2, 1.George1) was born 26 Apr 1916, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1977; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185231
    • Residence: 1954, 316 St. Leger St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    George — Evelyn Martha Weis. Evelyn (daughter of Harvey Melvin "Harry" Weis and Martha Ella Bierwagen) was born 11 Apr 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1996; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Pamela Jane Ruhlman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Mar 1953; died 29 Oct 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 8.  Margaret H. "Peggy" Ruhlman Descendancy chart to this point (5.Vera2, 1.George1) was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 2003; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-408016
    • Residence: 1958, 35 Beverly St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1974, 37 Erb St. E., Waterloo, Ontario



Generation: 4

  1. 9.  Pamela Jane Ruhlman Descendancy chart to this point (7.George3, 5.Vera2, 1.George1) was born 25 Mar 1953; died 29 Oct 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185232

    Notes:

    Pamela Jane Ruhlman, 1 1/2 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Ruhlman, 316 St. Leger St., Kitchener, died Friday at St. Mary's Hospital after a short illness. Surviving besides her parents are two brothers, Timothy and Philip, and two sisters, Lynne and Gail. Her grandmother Mrs. Martha Weis also survives. The body is at the Gruhn Funeral Home where funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. Internment will be in Memory Gardens. Rev. R. E. Knoll will officiate.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record, October 30, 1954



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