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Cynthia "Sitha" Syphey Roberts 1820–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1820

Birth Location: Giles Co., TN

Death Date: 1892

Death Location: Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Roberts

Mother: Anna Helvey

Spouse(s): Daniel Helvey

Children(s): Joel Helvey, Sarah Helvey, Harriett Robertson, John Helvey, Benjamin Helvey, Mary Lewis, Lydia Helvey, Gilbert Helvey

In 1820, Cynthia "Sitha" Syphey Roberts entered the world in Giles Co., TN, born to Benjamin Franklin Roberts And Anna Helvey. In 1850, Cynthia "Sitha" Syphey Roberts resided in Dallas, Texas, USA. Cynthia "Sitha" Syphey Roberts married Daniel Miliam Helvey, and had children including Benjamin M Helvey, Gilbert Marcus Helvey, Harriett R Robertson, Joel R Helvey, John Wesley Helvey, Lydia Ann Helvey, Mary Ann Lewis, Sarah E Helvey. Cynthia "Sitha" Syphey Roberts passed away in 1892 in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1820, Cynthia "Sitha" Syphey Roberts entered the world in Giles Co., TN, born to Benjamin Franklin Roberts And Anna Helvey.
  • In 1850, Cynthia "Sitha" Syphey Roberts resided in Dallas, Texas, USA.
  • Cynthia "Sitha" Syphey Roberts married Daniel Miliam Helvey, and had children including Benjamin M Helvey, Gilbert Marcus Helvey, Harriett R Robertson, Joel R Helvey, John Wesley Helvey, Lydia Ann Helvey, Mary Ann Lewis, Sarah E Helvey.
  • Cynthia "Sitha" Syphey Roberts passed away in 1892 in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Roberts
1785–1875
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
BR
Anna Helvey
1808–1875
Birth Location: Wythe County, Virginia, USA
AH

Spouses(s)

Daniel Helvey
1810–1898
Birth Location: Wytheville, Wythe, Virginia, United States
DH

Children(s)

Joel Helvey
1857–1893
Birth Location: Texas, USA
JH
Sarah Helvey
1844–1894
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
SH
Harriett Robertson
1851–1910
Birth Location: Dallas County, Texas, USA
HR
John Helvey
1848–1935
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
JH
Benjamin Helvey
1839–1904
Birth Location: McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
BH
Mary Lewis
1841–1920
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
ML
Lydia Helvey
1859–1892
Birth Location: Texas, USA
LH
Gilbert Helvey
1855–1943
Birth Location: Dallas County, Texas, USA
GH

Cynthia Roberts's Ancestors

Self
Cynthia Roberts
1820–1892
Birth Place: Giles Co., TN
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Roberts
1785–1875
North Carolina, USA
Anna Helvey
1808–1875
Wythe County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Cynthia Roberts's Descendants

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Cynthia ("Sitha" Syphey) Roberts (1820–1892) m. Daniel (Miliam) Helvey (6 Nov 1810–25 June 1898)
  1. 1. Joel (R) Helvey 1857–1893
  2. 2. Sarah (E) Helvey 1844–1894
  3. 3. Harriett (R) Robertson 1851–1910 m. Robert (B.) Robertson 1847–1920
    1. 1. C. (F.) Robertson 1885–
    2. 2. Altie Robertson 1883–1951
    3. 3. Charlie (Sadler) Robertson 1884–1902 m. Willie (Claude) Howell 1891–1974
      1. 1. Robert (H) Robertson 1913–
      2. 2. Charlie (Fay) Robertson 1917–2001
    4. 4. Sallie (Jo) Robertson 1871–1955
    5. 5. Elbert (Earl) Robertson 1879–1957
    6. 6. Odis (Lee) Robertson 1874–1937
    7. 7. Sallie (Jo) Robertson 1871–1955
  4. 4. John (Wesley) Helvey 1848–1935
  5. 5. Benjamin (M.) Helvey 1839–1904
  6. 6. Mary (Ann) Lewis 1841–1920
  7. 7. Lydia (Ann) Helvey 1859–1892
  8. 8. Gilbert (Marcus) Helvey 1855–1943 m. Mary (Elizabeth) DeSpain 1858–1938
    1. 1. Randolph (Clark "Dock") Helvey 1880–1966 m. Leona (" Lee") Phares 1881–1958
      1. 1. Estelle Helvey 1900–1984
      2. 2. Lavelle Helvey 1904–1996 m. Ben (F) Gordon 1887–
        1. 1. Majorigie Gordon 1926–
        2. 2. Nolen (F) Gordon 1924–
      3. 3. Una Helvey 1907–
      4. 4. Bert Helvey 1909–1987
      5. 5. Ray (W) Helvey 1912–1993
    2. 2. Robert (Onis) Helvey 1875–1958 m. Sarah (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Holt 1874–1950
      1. 1. Alline Birdwell 1909–2001
      2. 2. Willie (H) Helvey 1897–1977
      3. 3. Granville (H) Helvey 1899–1960
      4. 4. Gilbert (Marcus) Helvey 1902–1978
      5. 5. Minnie (Ola) Helvey 1904–1985
      6. 6. Paul Helvey 1906–1983
      7. 7. Mary (Alline) Helvey 1909–2001
      8. 8. Thomas (Jefferson) Helvey 1911–1973
      9. 9. Vivian (Peggy) Helvey 1913–1976
      10. 10. Prince (Collins) Helvey 1915–1979
      11. 11. Lillie (Belle) Helvey 1919–1986
    3. 3. Florence (E) Helvey 1877–1967 m. Edward (Wilson) Rankin 1872–1955
      1. 1. William (Jessie) Rankin 1896–
      2. 2. Frank Rankin 1895–
      3. 3. Joe (Helvey) Rankin 1898–1982
      4. 4. Nora (A) Rankin 1900–1981
      5. 5. Grace Rankin 1904–
      6. 6. James (Gilbert) Rankin 1906–1995
      7. 7. George (Glenn) Rankin 1908–1976
      8. 8. Myra (Emma) Rankin 1911–1988
      9. 9. Henry (Wade) Rankin 1915–2005
      10. 10. Edward (J) Rankin 1917–1918
      11. 11. Mary Rankin 1902–
      12. 12. Sena Rankin 1913–
    4. 4. Luther (Lillard) Helvey 1884–1980 m. Minnie (Adell) Roman 1885–1979
      1. 1. Jack (Lillard) Helvey 1910–1945
    5. 5. Wilfred (Hall) Helvey 1888–1949 m. Lydia 1898–
      1. 1. Douglas Helvey 1920–
    6. 6. Myra (H) Helvey 1889–1974 m. John (William) Covington 1877–1948
      1. 1. Phella Covington 1909–
      2. 2. Oleta Covington 1910–
      3. 3. Gilbert (Milton) Covington 1910–1967
      4. 4. Vivian (Fanetta) Covington 1913–2006
      5. 5. Tully (Christopher 'Tullie') Covington 1921–1983
      6. 6. Florence (Christine) Covington 1913–
      7. 7. Una (F) Covington 1916–
    7. 7. Carlin (L) Helvey 1892–1934 m. Frances (Gertrude 'Gertie') Williams 1898–1961
      1. 1. Kenneth Helvey 1921–2011
      2. 2. Wanda (Fay) Helvey 1923–2008 m. Leonard McPeters 1913–1991
    8. 8. William (Tullie) Helvey 1895–1968 m. Stella (Mae) Chambers 1896–
      1. 1. Mary (Frances) Helvey 1918–1984
    9. 9. Alfred (Douglass) Helvey 1882–1953 m. Beulah (Belle) Martin 1885–1959
      1. 1. Floyd (Douglas) Helvey 1904–1956
      2. 2. Loyd (Henry) Helvey 1906–1976
      3. 3. Mary Helvey 1906–
      4. 4. Flodell (Florence) Helvey 1907–1992

Cynthia Roberts's Timeline

7 Records

1820
1820
Birth of Cynthia "Sitha" Syphey Roberts in McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
1820
1820
Birth of Cynthia "Sitha" Syphey Roberts in Giles Co., TN
Giles Co., TN
1850
1850
Age 30
Cynthia "Sitha" Syphey Roberts resided here in Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Texas, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
Cynthia "Sitha" Syphey Roberts resided here in Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
1870
1870
Age 50
Cynthia "Sitha" Syphey Roberts resided here in Precinct 1, Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
Cynthia "Sitha" Syphey Roberts resided here in Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas, USA
1892
1892
Age 72
Death of Cynthia "Sitha" Syphey Roberts in Grayson County, Texas, USA
Grayson County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: McMinn County, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Giles Co., TN

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Dallas, Texas; Roll: 910; Page: 87b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Grayson, Texas; Roll: M653_1295; Page: 165; Family History Library Film: 805295

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas; Roll: M593_1588; Page: 66B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas; Roll: 1306; Page: 109A; Enumeration District: 005

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1892
    Event Place: Grayson County, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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