Gaston, Joseph. "Portland, Oregon Its History and Builders." Vol. 3. Chicago and Portland, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1911. p. 605. PHILIP SCHUYLER MALCOLM "I wish to preach not the doctrine of ignoble ease," said President Roosevelt in a memorable address, "but the doctrine of the strenuous life." This expression has been quoted the world over and has met with a heartiness of response that is evidence of a conviction of its truth. Few men present a better illustration of a life abounding in activity than Philip Schuyler Malcolm. An irrepressible desire to see the world and to take an active part in its affairs early manifested itself and it has found expression in many climes and under many conditions. Mr. Malcolm is essentially a man of quick apprehension, strong convictions and well grounded principles which have sought a useful outcome for all expenditure of time and energy. As a result he occupies one of the most important government positions in the northwest, and also has gained recognition in Masonic circles as one of the leading men of the order. Philip S. Malcolm was born at Oswego, New York, October 30, 1847 and comes of noted ancestry, being a son of William S. and Emma (Lawrence) Malcolm. His father was for many years connected with the federal service in New York state and during some years was in charge of the United States harbor construction at the port of Oswego. He was a man of fine address and unusual intelligence, and many of the leading characteristics of the son were inherited from the father. The subject of this review was reared in Oswego and educated in the public schools. The desire to see the world early manifested itself, and for many years he traveled widely over the world, in the course of which he visited all the leading countries and gained by observation and direct contact with men many lessons not taught in the books. A natural versatility enabled him to accommodate himself to almost any circumstance and to learn readily almost any line of business to which his attention was directed. From 1869 until 1876 he was connected with the operating department of the Panama Railroad on the isthmus of Panama, and from 1879 until 1882 he engaged in the mercantile business at Melbourne, Australia, as importer of goods from America. He came to Portland in 1882, and for several years was in the employ of the construction department of the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company. Later he went to London, England, as special representative of eastern manufacturers. After taking up his permanent residence at Portland, he engaged in the fire insurance business and is now at the head of P. S. Malcolm & Company, one of the best known fire insurance agencies in Portland. He has for many years been an energetic worker in the republican party, and in recognition of his character and services he received from President Roosevelt on January 1, 1907, the appointment of collector of customs at the port of Portland. This office he has administered with an efficiency which indicates that the choice for the position was well made. The only other public office he has ever held was that of recorder of conveyances of Multnomah county, Oregon, having been elected to the office upon the republican ticket for two terms. Mr. Malcolm was united in marriage August 5, 1885, to Miss Sarah Roberts, a daughter of Andrew Roberts, one of Portland's pioneers. Mrs. Malcolm is an accomplished lady, possessing the most desirable attributes of womanhood, and to her husband she has proven a constant encouragement and support. During many years of a busy life, Mr. Malcolm has taken great interest in Masonry, whose teachings have found ready response in a man of large social instincts and active, sympathetic nature. He has not only attained the honorable rank of the thirty-third or highest degree in modem Masonry but has held many of the most important offices in the order. He is a past grand master of Masons of the state of Oregon and past grand commander of the Knights Templar of Oregon. He is the deputy of the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the state of Oregon. Mr. Malcolm is not only highly popular in Masonic circles, but he numbers among his friends men of all parties and creeds. Acquaintance with the world years ago made him a cosmopolitan, and he recognizes all human beings as "made of one blood" and capable, under wise education and favorable environment, of becoming active and useful members of society. Transcriber's additional notes Census: 1850, Aug. 24; Oswego Co, NY; city of Oswego, p 251 Wm. S. Malcolm, 40, NY, merchant Emma, 28, NY Catherine, 7, NY, att. school Mary, 5, NY, att. school Philip, 2, NY Sarah, 9/12, NY Emma, 9/12, NY Ann Riley, 30, IRE Mary Ryann, 17, IRE 1860, June 20; Oswego Co, NY; Oswego Wd 4, p 743 William Malcolm, 50, NY, sailor, 13,000 real estate, 11,000 pers. prop. Emma, 38, NY Catherine, 17, NY Mary, 15, NY Philip, 12, NY Emma, 10, NY Lovina, 8, NY William, 3, NY Ellen Naef, 18, NY 1870, Aug. 4; Oswego Co, NY; Oswego Wd 1, p 105 Wm. S. Malcolm, 60, NY Philip, 22, NY, lumber merchant Lawrence, 18, NY Emma, 20, NY Wm, 13, NY Anna V, 9, NY 1900, June 12; Multnomah Co, OR; Portland, Mt. Tabor Pct, p 146; Hawthorne ave. P.H. Malcolm, no age, Oct 1847, NY, NY, NY, mar 15 yrs, county recorder S.R., wife, 45, Feb 1855, OR, Scotland, NY, mar 15 yrs, 0 children-0 living 1910, April 23; Multnomah Co, OR; Portland Pct 54; 404 Hawthorne ave. Philip S. Malcolm, 65, NY, NY, NY, mar 25 yrs, collector, custom house, owns home free Sara R, wife, 54, OR, Scotland, PA, mar 25 yrs, 0 children Emma M. Forko, servant, 22, FIN, FIN, FIN, to US 1900,single 1920, Jan. 12; Multnomah Co, OR; Portland Pct 37, p 200; 101 Eleventh (Hotel) Philip S. Malcolm, lodger, 72, NY, NY, NY, insurance accountant Sarah R, lodger, 65, OR, Scotland, PA Oregon Death Index http://www.heritagetrailpress. com/DEATH_INDEX/ Malcolm, Philip Schuyler - February 1, 1929 - City of Portland -cert.# 409 Morning Oregonian; August 19, 1885; p 3 The Malcolm-Roberts Wedding An event expected in Portland social circles took place in the Hotel Vendome, in the city of New York, on Wednesday, the 5th last. It was the marriage of Miss Sarah Elizabeth Roberts, daughter of Mr. Andrew Roberts, to Philip Schuylar Malcolm, formerlay of Oswego, N. Y., now of London, England. The marriage took place in the parlor of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fishel, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. Dr. Lindsley, who incorporated the solemn words of the ancient church in a ceremony which was pecularly appropriate to the persons and the occasion. Though the wedding was private there sat down to a sumptuous supper the following guests; Mr. Clarence Carry, Mrs. Fanny Roberts, Master Frank Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Goodkind, Dr. and Mrs. Lindsley, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fishel, Marc and Rose Fishel, besides the giver of the teas. Mr. Roberts, and the bride and bridegroom. The best wishes of a host of friends will follow the happy pair across the ocean. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in January 2009 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.