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Philip Roos, birth 31 Mar 1849 Coevorden, died 1 Oct 1935 Coevorden, occupation: banker, son of David Levie Roos and Marianne Norden
Philip Roos was senior member of the council of the municipality of the town of Coevorden ( "wethouder") 1895-1919.

Married 31 Dec 1877 Coevorden to:
Helena Barta Wittgensteiner, birth 17 Oct 1852 Ootmarsum, died 12 Mar 1936 Coevorden, daughter of Mozes Hartog Wittgensteiner and Elisabeth Polak
The story goes that when husband Philip was given a special duty (a mitzva) in the synagogue ( the sjul ), he looked up to her and she would give him her blessing
(en Leentje nikte van boven " Goddelijk recht Philip,Goddelijk recht ).
1) David(Derek) Roos, birth 24 May 1878 Coevorden
2) Mozes(Maurice) Roos, birth 16 Aug 1880 Coevorden
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