« Reply #10 on: Monday 31 May 10 07:44 BST (UK) »
Hi Peter,
As far as I know I am not related to these Philps, but will investigate further.
I have found these folks who may be yours in 1851 Census, and they seem to have disappeared by the 1861 Census !
1851 Scotland Census for Abbey Street St Andrews
Robert Philp Aged approx.1 born St Andrews
Son of William 36 Painter born Anstruther
and Isabella 37 Straw Bonnet Maker born Dysart
Other children
John Philp 7 born Anstruther
William Philp 5 born Pittenweem
Robert Philp was born 8th Dec 1849 in St Andrews and St Leonards paraish
of parents William Philp and Isabella Weepers
Old Parish Record transcription
William Philp married Isabella Weepers on 15 September 1843 in Anstruther Easter Parish
Old Parish Record transcription
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