Saturday, May 31, 2014

Carrie Phillips - Marion Cemetery

Marion Cemetery, Marion Ohio


In Marion Cemetery, very near the Warren G. Harding Monument lays Carrie Phillips. Phillips had a 15 year long affair with Harding. She is one of 4 that Harding had an affair with.She was essentially paid off to keep the whole thing quiet. During World War 1 and World War 2, Phillips supported the Germans. So much so, the U.S. had her followed during both wars.

Warren G. Harding, President from 1921 to 1923.

James Phillips was Carrie's husband. 


Carrie's daughter Isabelle and her husband William Mathee. Isabelle was able to get the love letters between Harding and Phillips sealed until 2023.

Other family members buried in the Phillips lot.