At the time Philip was born Laura was employed as dressmaker as was her twin sister Lois, and also her two elder sisters, who were also twins, Ada and Ethel.
At ang oras ng Philip ay ipinanganak Laura ay trabaho bilang mananahi bilang ay ang kanyang dalawang kapatid na babae Lois, at din ang kanyang dalawang matanda madre, sino ay din twins, Ada at Ethel.