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Irvin Russell Sykes 1901–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 Jul 1901

Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 15 Feb 1981

Death Location: Riverview, Hillsborough, Florida, USA

Father: Homer Sr.

Mother: Sophia Hardy

Spouse(s): Uva Forbes

Children(s): Dorothy Sykes, Uva Sykes

In 1901, Irvin Russell Sykes entered the world in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA, born to Homer Alfred Sykes Sr And Sophia Jane Hardy. In 1910, Irvin Russell Sykes resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. In 1920, Irvin Russell Sykes resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Irvin Russell Sykes married Beulah C, Uva Forbes, and had children including Dorothy Sykes, Uva June Sykes. Irvin Russell Sykes passed away in 1981 in Riverview, Hillsborough, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1901, Irvin Russell Sykes entered the world in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA, born to Homer Alfred Sykes Sr And Sophia Jane Hardy.
  • In 1910, Irvin Russell Sykes resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1920, Irvin Russell Sykes resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
  • Irvin Russell Sykes married Beulah C, Uva Forbes, and had children including Dorothy Sykes, Uva June Sykes.
  • Irvin Russell Sykes passed away in 1981 in Riverview, Hillsborough, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Homer Sr.
1874–1962
Birth Location: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
HS
Sophia Hardy
1876–1958
Birth Location: Tonypandy, Glamorgan, Wales
SH

Spouses(s)

Uva Forbes
1905–
Birth Location: –
UF

Children(s)

Dorothy Sykes
1923–1981
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
DS
Uva Sykes
1923–1999
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
US

Irvin Sykes's Ancestors

Self
Irvin Sykes
1901–1981
Birth Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Parents
Homer Alfred Sykes Sr.
1874–1962
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sophia (Jane) Hardy
1876–1958
Tonypandy, Glamorgan, Wales
Grandparents
Nathaniel (Paris) Sykes
1839–1905
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Julia (Curtis) Wilcox
1847–1882
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Sykes
1807–1879
Elizabeth Hay
1810–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sykes
1775–1851
Hannah Brameth
1780–1852

Irvin Sykes's Descendants

1.
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Irvin (Russell) Sykes (09 Jul 1901–15 Feb 1981) m. Uva Forbes (Abt. 1905–)
  1. 1. Dorothy Sykes 1923–1981
  2. 2. Uva (June) Sykes 1923–1999 m. Robert Delamater 1915–

Irvin Sykes's Timeline

7 Records

1901
09 Jul 1901
Birth of Irvin Russell Sykes in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 9
Irvin Russell Sykes resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 19
Irvin Russell Sykes resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 29
Irvin Russell Sykes resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 39
Irvin Russell Sykes resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1954
1954
Age 53
Irvin Russell Sykes resided here in La Porte, LaPorte, Indiana, USA
La Porte, LaPorte, Indiana, USA
1981
15 Feb 1981
Age 80
Death of Irvin Russell Sykes in Riverview, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
Riverview, Hillsborough, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Jul 1901
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1780
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_956; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 103-1154.
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 325-10-6565; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 32, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_349; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 1957; Image: 824.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 427; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0336; Image: 847.0; FHL microfilm: 2340162
    [7] Florida Death Index
    [8] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1944; Arrival: LaGuardia Airport, New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6847; Line: 3; Page Number: 396
    [9] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1944; Arrival: LaGuardia Airport, New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6844; Line: 3; Page Number: 58
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 32, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_278; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1373; Image: 621; FHL microfilm: 1374291.
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 18 Feb 1981; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America; ,0.24460341,0.26741618,0

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 32, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_278; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 1373; Image: 621; FHL microfilm: 1374291.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 32, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_349; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 1957; Image: 824.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 427; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0336; Image: 847.0; FHL microfilm: 2340162

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_956; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 103-1154.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1944
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1944; Arrival: LaGuardia Airport, New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6847; Line: 3; Page Number: 396
    [2] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1944; Arrival: LaGuardia Airport, New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6844; Line: 3; Page Number: 58

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: La Porte, LaPorte, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1981
    Event Place: St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Tampa Bay Times - 18 Feb 1981 - Page 70, Obituary for IRVIN RUSSELL SYKES (Aged 79) 18 Feb 1981

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Casablanca, Morocco
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1944; Arrival: LaGuardia Airport, New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6847; Line: 3; Page Number: 396
    [2] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1944; Arrival: LaGuardia Airport, New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6844; Line: 3; Page Number: 58

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Port Richey, Pasco, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 18 Feb 1981; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America; ,0.24460341,0.26741618,0

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1981
    Event Place: Riverview, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 325-10-6565; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Florida Death Index
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 18 Feb 1981; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America; ,0.24460341,0.26741618,0
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