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I am looking for the parents of Henery Charles Philbrick born June 6, 1843 in Mississippi and died June 13, 1902 in Dallas, Texas. His wife was Mittie Glover Overstreet. She was born in Nov. 10, 1854, Owensboro, Ky., and died
April 24, 1905 in Dallas, Texas. Mittie's father was James W. Overstreet from Ky. Her mother was Jane C. Glover from Ky. Jane had a brother named Mitch.

I can account for two of the five sons of Henry C. Philbrick.

They are Alphonosor Glover, born Oct. 28, 1877-Apr. 24, 1948, and Frank Porter, born Jan 15, 1880, died Jun. 11, 1935.

Dates are unknown on the following sons.

Charles Philbrick

Edgar Philbrick

Walter Philbrick

I am of A.G. Philbricks lineage. A.G. married Linnie Mae Baxter, born April 11, 1881, died April 26, 1959. They had 12 children.

Charles Baxter(CB) March 2, 1902 to May 30, 1959.

Alphonso Glover (Ted), March 1, 1904 to Dec. 25, 1978.

Inez Belle, July 3, 1906 to March 28, 1944.

Edger John, Nov. 25, 1907 to Sept. 16, 1970.

Alice Carey, Oct. 20, 1910 to May 19, 1988.

Ethel Linnie (Eppie), Sept. 12, 1912.

George Rex, Mar. 7, 1914.

Jack Howard, Jan. 20, 1916 to Oct. 8, 1990.

Malcolm Robert (Mack), Oct. 16, 1917 to Oct. 19, 1973.

Maud Daniel (Maudie), Feb. 13, 1920 to Aug. 23, 1987.

Callander Johnson (Kelly), Dec. 18, 1921 to Sept 3, 1947.

Margie Elizabeth, Nov. 30, 1923.

Any help in the area of the 3 brothers or on C. H. Philbrick's parents would be appreciated.

Brad Philbrick Wall

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This is a practice that is being banned in some states and in many cemeteries. Connecticut has particular problems because of the many
gravestones that are sandstone. These stones will erode internally leaving the surface (that has hardened over the years due to environmental
exposure) seemingly very stable for rubbing when in fact the stone is hollow beneath. The pressure of wax rubbing or cleaning can cause
the stone to fracture or implode, if you will, causing irrevocable damage to an historic artifact. Many cemeteries now ask for permits before
you are allowed to do rubbings; check this information out in advance.

1) Be sure the stone you choose is stable; completely stable.

2) Be sure that your medium will in no way leave any residue on the stone.

3) Be sure that you completely cover the entire stone before beginning your rubbing, making sure that it is securely taped down. If only
doing lunettes, please be sure that a large enough area is covered to protect the stone. Doing a rubbing with waxes is not the only medium
used these days for copying that image you are so fond of. Check other

resources and learn more about other techniques like dabbing and foiling.

Teachers - Please seek advice before taking a group of school children out in an old graveyard to do rubbings. There are many ways to work
with children of all ages using an old graveyard for your resource. Many of them are virtually "no cost" activities. For more information,
contact CGN.

CGN recommends that you learn to use a mirror to light a stone that is in the shade or is difficult to read. Reflecting the sun with a mirror
can create shadows in the lettering to add contrast. In general, highlighting the lettering with chalk (which is an abrasive), or any other
method, is not recommended. Do NOT use shaving cream because adding chemicals to the stone can have other deteriorating effects.
Waiting for the rain to wash off anything that you put on it is not a responsible action. The stone should NOT be damaged by your use of it.
A mirror is always safe and helps to produce a great photograph.

Enough with the wire brushes! Would you clean your teeth with a wire brush?

Wire brushes, metal instruments and abrasive pads may give you instant satisfaction but, if you clean with anything

that is harder than the stone, you risk scratching the face of the stone and causing more damage in the long run. The same goes for acidic
cleaners which includes most household cleaners. Powerwashers are also NOT recommended. Anything that puts out greater than 60 psi is
too much force to use on OLD and fragile stones. A garden hose putting out a gentle soaking spray is enough

to clean and flush the stone (garden type sprayers also work well).

Stones are composed of minerals and salts. Adding chemicals to them can often cause chemical reactions that will erode the stone faster than
if you just left it alone. CGN recommends that you use the following low tech method and consult with us or professionals before using
other methods. Remember, we respect our monument dealers but often we are talking OLD gravestones, not the granite that has been used
for the past century. Each stone may need its own diagnosis; what is good in one situation is not necessarily good for all.

For marble, limestone and sandstone, use water and soft bristle brushes, natural or nylon . Granted it doesn't sound like a miracle cleaner
and it doesn't happen quickly but with some patience and time this will clean most environmental soiling and lichens from stones. Keep the
stone wet at all times; really wet. Where a garden hose is not available, be sure to bring plenty of jugs of water and keep dowsing the stone
as you work and, most importantly, flush the stone well when done. Scrub the stone from the bottom up to avoid streaking and further
staining.

Household ammonia can be used if one can stand the aroma, but again be sure you flush the stone completely, more than one or two times,
when you are done. Wearing proper eye protection is also a must.

If lichen is a problem, you can scrape with a wooden or plastic scraper. Tongue blades or craft sticks work well. Also, inexpensive plastic
putty scrapers from home stores work well. Remember, no metal.

There are also poulticing techniques that can be used to soften lichen. Many lichens will, once removed, leave a scaring affect on the stone
because the waste product they give off is an acid that works with the stone's own salts and chemistry to erode it or bleach out some of its
mineral component.

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