Background
Wigfied-Phillip, Ruth Genivea was born on December 1, 1918 in Couer d' Alene, Idaho, United States. Daughter of Arthur and Jenivea Caroline (Crisp) Wigfield.
Wigfied-Phillip, Ruth Genivea was born on December 1, 1918 in Couer d' Alene, Idaho, United States. Daughter of Arthur and Jenivea Caroline (Crisp) Wigfield.
Bachelor, University Montana, Missoula, 1939. Registered genealogist, Augustine Genealogy School, Torrance, California, 1985. Descendant of William the Conquerer, Augustine Genealogy School, Torrance, California, 1997.
Descendant of Companion of William Conquerer, Augustine Genealogy School, Torrance, California, 1997.
Medical technician, Deaconess Hospital, Great Falls, Montana, 1939-1942;social worker, Montana State Welfare Department, Helena, 1944-1946;musical instructor, Montana Music Teachers Association, Great Falls, 1947-1962;musical instructor, Montana Music Teachers Association, Missoula, 1962-1972;genealogy researcher, Phillip Heritage House, Missoula, 1962-1966;writer, author, Phillip Heritage House, Missoula, since 1972.
Member Immanuel Lutheran Church, Sunday school superintendent, 1965-1972. Secretary Montana State Music Teachers Union, 1969-1971. Member Daughters of the American Revolution (regent Bitterroot chapter 1973-1975, state Indian chairman 1976-1990, 25 year h on. award Bitterroot chapter 1997), Guild of St. Margaret of Scotland (grand dame Montana, since 1986), Eastern Star (organist), Rebecca Lodge (organist).
Married Milton Fred Phillip, May 14, 1942 (deceased November, 1984). Children: Rochelle Ruth, Gloria Genivea, Nancy Lenore, Douglas Fred, Andrea Arleen.