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George Sisson Sykes 1881–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Apr 1881

Birth Location: Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 28 Jul 1947

Death Location: Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Sykes

Mother: Elmira Slater

Spouse(s): Charlotte Larish

Children(s): Lorna Sykes, George Svkes

In 1881, George Sisson Sykes entered the world in Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Clyde Sykes And Elmira Ella Slater. In 1900, George Sisson Sykes resided in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1901, George Sisson Sykes resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. George Sisson Sykes married Charlotte Larish, and had children including George Stuart Svkes, Lorna Blanche Sykes. George Sisson Sykes passed away in 1947 in Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1881, George Sisson Sykes entered the world in Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Clyde Sykes And Elmira Ella Slater.
  • In 1900, George Sisson Sykes resided in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1901, George Sisson Sykes resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • George Sisson Sykes married Charlotte Larish, and had children including George Stuart Svkes, Lorna Blanche Sykes.
  • George Sisson Sykes passed away in 1947 in Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sykes
1837–1917
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Elmira Slater
1842–1907
Birth Location: Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
ES

Spouses(s)

Charlotte Larish
1882–1971
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
CL

Children(s)

Lorna Sykes
1903–1982
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
LS
George Svkes
1907–1983
Birth Location: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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George Sykes's Ancestors

Self
George Sykes
1881–1947
Birth Place: Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John Clyde Sykes
1837–1917
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Elmira ("Ella") Slater
1842–1907
Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
William (Henry) Sykes
1807–1879
Doncaster, Yorkshire, England
Elizabeth ("Eliza") Hay
1810–1880
Lightwood, Derbyshire, England
Great-Grandparents
James Sykes
1775–1851
Hannah Brameth
1780–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sykes
1752–1828
Hannah Heaton
1753–1828
John Bramwith
1750–1815

George Sykes's Descendants

1.
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George (Sisson) Sykes (02 Apr 1881–28 Jul 1947) m. Charlotte Larish (1882–24 Dec 1971)
  1. 1. Lorna (Blanche) Sykes 1903–1982 m. Francis (McClure Kees) Reverend 1902–1983
    1. 1. Francis (Robert "Frank") Kees 1930–2010
    2. 2. William (George) Kees 1925–1975 m. Virginia (Kathryn) McGraw 1928–2019
    3. 3. James (Albert) Kees 1932–2007
  2. 2. George (Stuart) Svkes 1907–1983 m. Jean Conlogue 1910–1967

George Sykes's Timeline

11 Records

1881
02 Apr 1881
Birth of George Sisson Sykes in Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 19
George Sisson Sykes resided here in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1901
01 Jul 1901
Age 20
George Sisson Sykes resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1917
Age 36
George Sisson Sykes resided here in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 39
George Sisson Sykes resided here in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
George Sisson Sykes resided here in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1939
1939
Age 58
George Sisson Sykes resided here in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 59
George Sisson Sykes resided here in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 61
George Sisson Sykes resided here in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1947
24 Jul 1947
Age 66
Death of George Sisson Sykes in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1947
28 Jul 1947
Age 66
Burial of George Sisson Sykes in Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1881
    Event Place: Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roll: ; Local board: Allegheny , Pennsylvania.
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3409; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 2-302.
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944
    [4] Year: 1920; Census Place: McKeesport Ward 7, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1515; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 223; Image: 142.
    [5] Year: 1930; Census Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1966; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 684; Image: 1065.0; FHL microfilm: 2341700.
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Draft Board: .
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: McKeesport Ward 7, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1369; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 431; FHL microfilm: 1241369.
    [8] Web: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Mt. Vernon Cemetery Index, 1849-2012
    [9] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1909; Box Number: 88
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [12] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: McKeesport Ward 7, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1369; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 431; FHL microfilm: 1241369.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jul 1901
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Draft Board: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Year: 1920; Census Place: McKeesport Ward 7, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1515; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 223; Image: 142.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Year: 1930; Census Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1966; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 684; Image: 1065.0; FHL microfilm: 2341700.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3409; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 2-302.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roll: ; Local board: Allegheny , Pennsylvania.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; S

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1947
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944
    [2] Web: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Mt. Vernon Cemetery Index, 1849-2012
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1947
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Mt. Vernon Cemetery Index, 1849-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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