Philip was born on June 2nd, 1888 in Nieu-Bethesda and his baptism took place on October 15th, 1888 in Nieu-Bethesda NG Kerk conducted by minister Ds. F. S. du Toit.
Birth Notes
Namen der Doopgetuigen. Johannes Philippus Lehman Dandelina Margaretha Jubilius Stephanus Potgieter Jacoba Helena van der Merwe Johannes Gerhardus Naude Further record: Aangenomen.21 Junie 1918 Bevestigd. 23 Junie 1918 Aanmerkingen. Buitengewoon. Na Oos Afrika
Brother Philip spent most of his life in Kenya, where he grew Pyrethrum. He retired to South Africa, and missed Kenya very much "he used to cry". He was very attached to Kenya and Uganda. He was married twice - his first wife died.
Namen der Doopgetuigen. Johannes Philippus Lehman Dandelina Margaretha Jubilius Stephanus Potgieter Jacoba Helena van der Merwe Johannes Gerhardus Naude Further record: Aangenomen.21 Junie 1918 Bevestigd. 23 Junie 1918 Aanmerkingen. Buitengewoon. Na Oos Afrika