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Barbara A. Sylvester 1874–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1874

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 1947

Death Location: Bowen, Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Allen Sylvester

Mother: Elvira Sylvester

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In 1874, Barbara A. Sylvester entered the world in Illinois, born to Allen Sylvester And Elvira Sylvester. In 1880, Barbara A. Sylvester resided in Houston, Adams, Illinois, USA. Barbara A. Sylvester passed away in 1947 in Bowen, Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1874, Barbara A. Sylvester entered the world in Illinois, born to Allen Sylvester And Elvira Sylvester.
  • In 1880, Barbara A. Sylvester resided in Houston, Adams, Illinois, USA.
  • Barbara A. Sylvester passed away in 1947 in Bowen, Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

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Barbara Sylvester's Ancestors

Self
Barbara Sylvester
1874–1947
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Allen Sylvester
1825–1900
Indiana
Elvira Sylvester
1830–1864
Grandparents
Emery Sylvester
1787–1838
Caroline, Maryland, USA
Margaret (Ann) Scott
1791–1844
Shelby, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Scott
1767–1807
Charlotte Scott
1769–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lettice Denny
1743–1785
Johann Daub
1723–1801
Margaret Dove
1725–1801

Barbara Sylvester's Timeline

3 Records

1874
1874
Birth of Barbara A. Sylvester in Illinois
Illinois
1880
1880
Age 6
Barbara A. Sylvester resided here in Houston, Adams, Illinois, USA
Houston, Adams, Illinois, USA
1947
1947
Age 73
Death of Barbara A. Sylvester
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1874
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Houston, Adams, Illinois; Roll: 174; Page: 159B; Enumeration District: 011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Houston, Adams, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Houston, Adams, Illinois; Roll: 174; Page: 159B; Enumeration District: 011

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1947
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bowen, Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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