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Abraham W Syphax A Boat Watchman and A Messenger 1864–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1864

Birth Location: Arlington, Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 25 Dec 1927

Death Location: Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States

Father: Cornelius Sr

Mother: Marcelena (Syphax)

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Abraham W Syphax A Boat Watchman and A Messenger was born in 1864 in Arlington, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, the child of Cornelius Syphax Sr And Marcelena Branham Syphax. In 1870, Abraham W Syphax A Boat Watchman and A Messenger resided in Arlington, Alexandria, Alexandria (Independent Cit. In 1880, Abraham W Syphax A Boat Watchman and A Messenger resided in Arlington, Alexandria, Virginia, USA. Abraham W Syphax A Boat Watchman and A Messenger passed away in 1927 in Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States.

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Biography

  • Abraham W Syphax A Boat Watchman and A Messenger was born in 1864 in Arlington, Alexandria, Virginia, USA, the child of Cornelius Syphax Sr And Marcelena Branham Syphax.
  • In 1870, Abraham W Syphax A Boat Watchman and A Messenger resided in Arlington, Alexandria, Alexandria (Independent Cit.
  • In 1880, Abraham W Syphax A Boat Watchman and A Messenger resided in Arlington, Alexandria, Virginia, USA.
  • Abraham W Syphax A Boat Watchman and A Messenger passed away in 1927 in Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States.

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Abraham Messenger's Ancestors

Self
Abraham Messenger
1864–1927
Birth Place: Arlington, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Parents
Cornelius Syphax Sr
1827–1885
Arlington House, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Marcelena (Branham) (Syphax)
1844–1903
Virginia
Grandparents
Charles (S. Syphax, Head slave in charge of the Dining Room & leader of the slaves at Arlington African) American
1791–1869
Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America
Mariah (Carter Custis (child of an illegitimate relationship between master and slave. She was later freed) African) American
1804–1886
Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William freed)
1773–1850
Eloisa Syphax
1772–1850
George Custis
1781–1857
Arrianna American
1786–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt Custis
1754–1781
Eleanor Stuart
1754–1811

Abraham Messenger's Timeline

5 Records

1864
abt 1864
Birth of Abraham W Syphax A Boat Watchman and A Messenger in Arlington, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Arlington, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 6
Abraham W Syphax A Boat Watchman and A Messenger resided here in Arlington, Alexandria, Alexandria (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Arlington, Alexandria, Alexandria (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 16
Abraham W Syphax A Boat Watchman and A Messenger resided here in Arlington, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Arlington, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
1926
1926
Age 62
Abraham W Syphax A Boat Watchman and A Messenger resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1927
25 Dec 1927
Age 63
Death of Abraham W Syphax A Boat Watchman and A Messenger in Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States
Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1864
    Event Place: Arlington, Alexandria, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Arlington, Alexandria, Alexandria (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Arlington, Alexandria (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: M593_1632; Page: 185A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Arlington, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Arlington, Alexandria, Virginia; Roll: 1351; Page: 417D; Enumeration District: 006

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1927
    Event Place: Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States

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