philip lemont barbour was born in louisville, kentucky on 21 december 21, 1898. his father was dr. philip foster barbour (born 24 february 1867 in danville, kentucky; died 1 november 1944, aged 77, in louisville, kentucky) and his mother was jessie e. lemont (born 28 april 1872, louisville, kentucky; died 7 march 1947 in new york, new york aged 74). his parents were married on 29 october 1891 in louisville.