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Edna Margaret Sykes 1916–2001 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 Aug 1916

Birth Location: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA

Death Date: 30 Sep 2001

Death Location: Wabaunsee, Kansas, USA

Father: Schuyler Sykes

Mother: Maud Wilson

Spouse(s): Chester May

Children(s): Ottis May

In 1916, Edna Margaret Sykes entered the world in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA, born to Schuyler Colfax Sykes And Maud Ionie Wilson. In 1920, Edna Margaret Sykes resided in Fairfax Township, Osage, Kansas, USA. In 1925, Edna Margaret Sykes resided in Auburn, Shawnee, Kansas, USA. Edna Margaret Sykes married Chester O May, and had children including Ottis Loren May. Edna Margaret Sykes passed away in 2001 in Wabaunsee, Kansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1916, Edna Margaret Sykes entered the world in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA, born to Schuyler Colfax Sykes And Maud Ionie Wilson.
  • In 1920, Edna Margaret Sykes resided in Fairfax Township, Osage, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1925, Edna Margaret Sykes resided in Auburn, Shawnee, Kansas, USA.
  • Edna Margaret Sykes married Chester O May, and had children including Ottis Loren May.
  • Edna Margaret Sykes passed away in 2001 in Wabaunsee, Kansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Schuyler Sykes
1884–1970
Birth Location: Paxico, Wabaunsee, Kansas, United States
SS
Maud Wilson
1879–1964
Birth Location: Mayetta, Jackson, Kansas, USA
MW

Spouses(s)

Chester May
1909–1982
Birth Location: Eskridge, Wabaunsee, Kansas, USA
CM

Children(s)

Ottis May
1940–2013
Birth Location: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
OM

Edna Sykes's Ancestors

Self
Edna Sykes
1916–2001
Birth Place: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
Parents
Schuyler Colfax Sykes
1884–1970
Paxico, Wabaunsee, Kansas, United States
Maud (Ionie) Wilson
1879–1964
Mayetta, Jackson, Kansas, USA
Grandparents
Homer (Wilmer) Sykes
1850–1889
West Newton, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Amanda (Augusta "Mandy") Lind
1864–1947
Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Oliver (Judson) Wilson
1855–1919
Urbana, Champaign, Illinois, USA
Mary (Anna) Dreyer
1853–1946
Meredosia, Morgan, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Sykes
1807–1879
Elizabeth Hay
1810–1880
Gustaf Lind
1838–1872
Carolina Danielson
1844–1907
James Wilson
1818–1885
Anna Lindsay
1820–1902
Johann Dreyer
1822–1900
Dorothee Barner
1832–1917
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sykes
1775–1851
Hannah Brameth
1780–1852
Karl Lind
1815–
Johanna Pettersson
1817–1905
Johan Danielsson
1821–1853
Rebecca Mueller
1824–
James Wilson
1789–1838
Hannah Jones
1791–1838
Claus Dreÿer
1798–1828
Catharina Ahrens
1800–
1789–1874
Anne Bredemeier
1789–1848

Edna Sykes's Descendants

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Edna (Margaret) Sykes (09 Aug 1916–30 Sep 2001) m. Chester (O) May (21 Dec 1909–07 Nov 1982)
  1. 1. Ottis (Loren) May 1940–2013

Edna Sykes's Timeline

9 Records

1916
09 Aug 1916
Birth of Edna Margaret Sykes in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 4
Edna Margaret Sykes resided here in Fairfax Township, Osage, Kansas, USA
Fairfax Township, Osage, Kansas, USA
1925
1925
Age 9
Edna Margaret Sykes resided here in Auburn, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
Auburn, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Edna Margaret Sykes resided here in Auburn, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
Auburn, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
1935
Bet. 1935–1993
Age 19
Edna Margaret Sykes resided here in Harveyville, Wabaunsee, Kansas, USA
Harveyville, Wabaunsee, Kansas, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 24
Edna Margaret Sykes resided here in Auburn, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
Auburn, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 34
Edna Margaret Sykes resided here in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
1989
1989
Age 73
Edna Margaret Sykes resided here in Harveyville, Wabaunsee, Kansas, USA
Harveyville, Wabaunsee, Kansas, USA
2001
30 Sep 2001
Age 85
Death of Edna Margaret Sykes in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Aug 1916
    Event Place: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [3] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Auburn, Shawnee, Kansas; Roll: T627_1259; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 89-1.
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 509-42-1085; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: 1957-1958
    [6] Year: 1920; Census Place: Fairfax, Osage, Kansas; Roll: T625_543; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 107; Image: 319.
    [7] Year: 1930; Census Place: Auburn, Shawnee, Kansas; Roll: 722; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 3.0; FHL microfilm: 2340457.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [11] Web: Kansas, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fairfax Township, Osage, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Year: 1920; Census Place: Fairfax, Osage, Kansas; Roll: T625_543; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 107; Image: 319.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Auburn, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Auburn, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Year: 1930; Census Place: Auburn, Shawnee, Kansas; Roll: 722; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 3.0; FHL microfilm: 2340457.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1935–1993
    Event Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee, Kansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Auburn, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Auburn, Shawnee, Kansas; Roll: T627_1259; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 89-1.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1989
    Event Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harveyville, Wabaunsee, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Sep 2001
    Event Place: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 509-42-1085; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: 1957-1958
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [5] Web: Kansas, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2012

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wabaunsee, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Kansas, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2012
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