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Martha Jane Sykes 1855–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Feb 1855

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 6 Aug 1944

Death Location: Durham, Durham, North Carolina

Father: Enoch Sykes

Mother: Lucy Andrews

Spouse(s): Alexander Cheek

Children(s): John Cheek, Ira Cheek, Elsie Cheek, Lucy Cheek, Eugene Cheek

In 1855, Martha Jane Sykes entered the world in North Carolina, born to Enoch Sykes And Lucy Andrews. In 1860, Martha Jane Sykes resided in South Side of The NC Rr, Orange, North Carolina. In 1880, Martha Jane Sykes resided in Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, United States. Martha Jane Sykes married Alexander Whitfield Cheek, and had children including Elsie Cheek, Eugene Cheek, Ira Winfred Cheek, John Weldon Cheek, Lucy Cheek. Martha Jane Sykes passed away in 1944 in Durham, Durham, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Martha Jane Sykes entered the world in North Carolina, born to Enoch Sykes And Lucy Andrews.
  • In 1860, Martha Jane Sykes resided in South Side of The NC Rr, Orange, North Carolina.
  • In 1880, Martha Jane Sykes resided in Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, United States.
  • Martha Jane Sykes married Alexander Whitfield Cheek, and had children including Elsie Cheek, Eugene Cheek, Ira Winfred Cheek, John Weldon Cheek, Lucy Cheek.
  • Martha Jane Sykes passed away in 1944 in Durham, Durham, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Enoch Sykes
1829–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Lucy Andrews
1829–1900
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, United States
LA

Spouses(s)

Alexander Cheek
1853–1910
Birth Location: Orange, North Carolina, USA
AC

Children(s)

John Cheek
1874–1910
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
JC
Ira Cheek
1896–1982
Birth Location: , Durham, North Carolina, USA
IC
Elsie Cheek
1883–
Birth Location: North Carolina
EC
Lucy Cheek
1879–1966
Birth Location: , Orange, North Carolina, USA
LC
Eugene Cheek
1876–1964
Birth Location: Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, USA
EC

Martha Sykes's Ancestors

Self
Martha Sykes
1855–1944
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Enoch Sykes
1829–
North Carolina
Lucy Andrews
1829–1900
Orange, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Sykes's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Jane) Sykes (2 Feb 1855–6 Aug 1944) m. Alexander (Whitfield) Cheek (1853–Apr 1910)
  1. 1. John (Weldon) Cheek 1874–1910 m. Mary (Delilah) Lloyd 1874–1896 m. Dorsey (Dossie) Whitfield 1873–1945
    1. 1. Alpha (Grady) Cheek 1906–1933
    2. 2. Emma Cheek 1895–
    3. 3. Clara (P.) Cheek 1904–1979 m. Junius (Clay) Idol 1900–
      1. 1. Jessee (J) Idol 1923–
    4. 4. Edward (Eugene) Cheek 1894–1967 m. Hannah L 1906–
    5. 5. Gracie Cheek 1908–1910
    6. 6. Mary Cheek 1903–1984
    7. 7. Alexander (Whitfield Lexie) Cheek 1899–1910
    8. 8. Rosa Cheek 1901–1976 m. Hugh (Clifton) Gordon 1896–1967
      1. 1. Hugh (Clifton Gordon) Jr. 1928–1993
  2. 2. Ira (Winfred) Cheek 1896–1982
  3. 3. Elsie Cheek 1883–
  4. 4. Lucy Cheek 1879–1966
  5. 5. Eugene Cheek 1876–1964

Martha Sykes's Timeline

6 Records

1855
2 Feb 1855
Birth of Martha Jane Sykes in North Carolina
North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 5
Martha Jane Sykes resided here in South Side of The NC Rr, Orange, North Carolina
South Side of The NC Rr, Orange, North Carolina
1880
1880
Age 25
Martha Jane Sykes resided here in Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, United States
Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, United States
1910
1910
Age 55
Martha Jane Sykes resided here in Durham, Durham, North Carolina
Durham, Durham, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 65
Martha Jane Sykes resided here in Durham, Durham, North Carolina
Durham, Durham, North Carolina
1944
6 Aug 1944
Age 89
Death of Martha Jane Sykes in Durham, Durham, North Carolina
Durham, Durham, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1855
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Durham, Durham, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1291; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 38; Image: 845.
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: T9_976; Family History Film: 1254976; Page: 199.1000; Enumeration District: 198; Image: 0124.
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: South Side of The NC Rr, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: M653_908; Page: 268; Image: 537.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Durham, Durham, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1108; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 767.
    [6] North Carolina Death Collection, Source: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: South Side of The NC Rr, Orange, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: South Side of The NC Rr, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: M653_908; Page: 268; Image: 537.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina; Roll: T9_976; Family History Film: 1254976; Page: 199.1000; Enumeration District: 198; Image: 0124.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Durham, Durham, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Durham, Durham, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1108; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 767.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Durham, Durham, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Durham, Durham, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1291; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 38; Image: 845.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1944
    Event Place: Durham, Durham, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection, Source: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
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