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John W Chester Wilkes 1861–1904 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 January 1861

Birth Location: Laurens County, Georgia

Death Date: 27 March 1904

Death Location: Rockledge, Laurens County, Georgia

Father: Elisha Jr

Mother: Elizabeth Gay

Spouse(s): Rutha (Wilkes)

Children(s): John Wilkes, Mary (Carter), Walter Wilkes, Anna (Carter), Ruth Wilkes, Thomas Wilkes, Charles Wilkes

In 1861, John W Chester Wilkes entered the world in Laurens County, Georgia, born to Elisha Wilkes Jr And Elizabeth S Gay. In 1870, John W Chester Wilkes resided in Militia District 86, Laurens, Georgia, United Stat. In 1900, John W Chester Wilkes resided in Brewton & Lovett towns, Laurens, Georgia. John W Chester Wilkes married Rutha Matilda Sumner Wilkes, and had children including Anna Wilkes Carter, Charles Wilkes, John T Wilkes, Mary E Wilkes Carter, Ruth Wilkes, Thomas Wilkes, Walter Wilkes. John W Chester Wilkes passed away in 1904 in Rockledge, Laurens County, Georgia.

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Biography

  • In 1861, John W Chester Wilkes entered the world in Laurens County, Georgia, born to Elisha Wilkes Jr And Elizabeth S Gay.
  • In 1870, John W Chester Wilkes resided in Militia District 86, Laurens, Georgia, United Stat.
  • In 1900, John W Chester Wilkes resided in Brewton & Lovett towns, Laurens, Georgia.
  • John W Chester Wilkes married Rutha Matilda Sumner Wilkes, and had children including Anna Wilkes Carter, Charles Wilkes, John T Wilkes, Mary E Wilkes Carter, Ruth Wilkes, Thomas Wilkes, Walter Wilkes.
  • John W Chester Wilkes passed away in 1904 in Rockledge, Laurens County, Georgia.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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John Wilkes's Ancestors

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John Wilkes
1861–1904
Birth Place: Laurens County, Georgia
Parents
Elisha Wilkes Jr
1830–1894
Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
Elizabeth (S) Gay
1830–1899
Laurens County, GA, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Wilkes's Descendants

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John (W Chester) Wilkes (17 January 1861–27 March 1904) m. Rutha (Matilda Sumner) (Wilkes) (16 November 1860–17 February 1904)
  1. 1. John (T.) Wilkes 1879–1899
  2. 2. Mary (E. Wilkes) (Carter) 1882–1925 m. Bascomb (Dessie Carter) Sr. 1878–1924
    1. 1. Larry (Aldace) Carter 1906–1984 m. Arrie (Mae Brower) (Carter) 1916–2003
  3. 3. Walter Wilkes 1885–1929
  4. 4. Anna (Wilkes) (Carter) 1886–1928 m. Hillary (Chappel) Carter 1877–1940
  5. 5. Ruth Wilkes 1892–1939 m. Harmon (H. Wilkes) Sr. 1886–1946
    1. 1. Harmon (H. Wilkes) Jr. 1915–1919
  6. 6. Thomas Wilkes 1894–1940 m. Willie (Wynn) (Wilkes) 1898–1987
  7. 7. Charles Wilkes 1897–

John Wilkes's Timeline

4 Records

1861
17 January 1861
Birth of John W Chester Wilkes in Laurens County, Georgia
Laurens County, Georgia
1870
1870
Age 9
John W Chester Wilkes resided here in Militia District 86, Laurens, Georgia, United States
Militia District 86, Laurens, Georgia, United States
1900
1900
Age 39
John W Chester Wilkes resided here in Brewton & Lovett towns, Laurens, Georgia
Brewton & Lovett towns, Laurens, Georgia
1904
27 March 1904
Age 43
Death of John W Chester Wilkes in Rockledge, Laurens County, Georgia
Rockledge, Laurens County, Georgia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 January 1861
    Event Place: Laurens County, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Militia District 86, Laurens, Georgia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carter, Laurens, Georgia; Roll: T623_31077_4120071; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240208.
    [3] Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Militia District 86, Laurens, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Militia District 86, Laurens, Georgia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Brewton & Lovett towns, Laurens, Georgia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carter, Laurens, Georgia; Roll: T623_31077_4120071; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240208.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 March 1904
    Event Place: Rockledge, Laurens County, Georgia
    Record Source: Web: Georgia, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011

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