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Rev. Sylvester L Thigpen 1888 – 1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1888

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: 8 MAY 1970

Death Location: Taylorsville, Mississippi (Smith County)

Father: Lyakriel Thigpen

Mother: Leah Smith

Spouse(s): Alice Ducksworth

Children(s): H Thigpen, Ceroy Thigpen, Mae Thigpen, "JW" Thigpen, Essie Thigpen, Rev Thigpen, Ed Thigpen, Harold Thigpen, Alvin Thigpen, Frances Thigpen, William Thigpen

In 1888, Rev. Sylvester L Thigpen entered the world in Mississippi, born to Lyakriel "Gabe" Thigpen and Leah Smith. In 1900, Rev. Sylvester L Thigpen resided in Beat 4, Jasper, Mississippi, USA. Rev. Sylvester L Thigpen married Alice Savannah Ducksworth, and had children including H Leroy (Ceroy) Thigpen, Ceroy Thigpen, Mae Leah Thigpen, "JW" John Wesley Thigpen, Essie L Thigpen, Rev Chester Douglas Thigpen, Ed Thigpen, Harold Dubois Thigpen, Alvin Thigpen, Frances Thigpen, William Thigpen. Rev. Sylvester L Thigpen passed away in 1970 in Taylorsville, Mississippi (Smith County).

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Biography

  • In 1888, Rev. Sylvester L Thigpen entered the world in Mississippi, born to Lyakriel "Gabe" Thigpen and Leah Smith.
  • In 1900, Rev. Sylvester L Thigpen resided in Beat 4, Jasper, Mississippi, USA.
  • Rev. Sylvester L Thigpen married Alice Savannah Ducksworth, and had children including H Leroy (Ceroy) Thigpen, Ceroy Thigpen, Mae Leah Thigpen, "JW" John Wesley Thigpen, Essie L Thigpen, Rev Chester Douglas Thigpen, Ed Thigpen, Harold Dubois Thigpen, Alvin Thigpen, Frances Thigpen, William Thigpen.
  • Rev. Sylvester L Thigpen passed away in 1970 in Taylorsville, Mississippi (Smith County).

Immediate Family

Parents

Lyakriel Thigpen
1866 – 1929
Birth Location: Paulding, Jasper, Mississippi, USA
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Leah Smith
1868 – 1950
Birth Location: Paulding, Jasper, Mississippi, USA
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Spouses(s)

Alice Ducksworth
1883 – 1987
Birth Location: Smith County, Mississippi, USA
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Children(s)

H Thigpen
1910 – 2007
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Ceroy Thigpen
1910 – 1987
Birth Location: Taylorsville, Smith, Mississippi, United States of America
CT
Mae Thigpen
1912 – 2004
Birth Location: Mississippi
MT
"JW" Thigpen
1915 – 1993
Birth Location: Taylorsville-Bennion, Mississippi
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Essie Thigpen
1918 –
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Rev Thigpen
1919 – 1987
Birth Location: Taylorsville, Smith, Mississippi, United States of America
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Ed Thigpen
1920 –
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Harold Thigpen
1924 – 2007
Birth Location: Taylorsville-Bennion, Mississippi
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Alvin Thigpen
1928 –
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Frances Thigpen
Birth Location: –
FT
William Thigpen
Birth Location: –
WT

Rev. Thigpen's Ancestors

Self
Rev. Thigpen
1888 – 1970
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
Lyakriel "Gabe" Thigpen
1866 – 1929
Paulding, Jasper, Mississippi, USA
Leah Smith
1868 – 1950
Paulding, Jasper, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Jacob Thigpen
1840 –
Alabama
Maria Thigpen
1843 –
Alabama
Hart Smith
1846 –
Hinds County, Mississippi, United States of America
Milly
1842 –
Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hagar Thigpen
1810 – 1871
Mariah Thigpen
1820 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rev. Thigpen's Descendants

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Rev. (Sylvester L) Thigpen (Oct 1888 – 8 MAY 1970) m. Alice (Savannah) Ducksworth (14 April 1883 – 2 February 1987)
  1. 1. H (Leroy (Ceroy)) Thigpen (abt 1910 – October 5, 2007)
  2. 2. Ceroy Thigpen (abt 1910 – 6 January 1987)
  3. 3. Mae (Leah) Thigpen (abt 1912 – 11/20/2004)
  4. 4. "JW" (John Wesley) Thigpen (24 Jul 1915 – Sep 1993)
  5. 5. Essie (L) Thigpen (abt 1918 – )
  6. 6. Rev (Chester Douglas) Thigpen (14 October 1919 – 12 April 1987) m. Christine (Cordelia) Collins (18 February 1923 – 24 Jan 1987)
    1. 1. Evelyn (Vanessa) Thigpen (26 Apr 1942 – 26 Jan 2012) m. John (Thomas) Williams (25 Apr 1940 – 9 Dec 2000)
      1. 1. John (Thomas) Williams (26 August 1966 – 4 May 1989)
  7. 7. Ed Thigpen (abt 1920 – )
  8. 8. Harold (Dubois) Thigpen (21 March 1924 – 6 Oct 2007)
  9. 9. Alvin Thigpen (abt 1928 – )
  10. 10. Frances Thigpen
  11. 11. William Thigpen

Rev. Thigpen's Timeline

7 Records

1888
23 OCT 1888
Birth of Rev. Sylvester L Thigpen in Bay Springs, Mississippi
Bay Springs, Mississippi
1888
Oct 1888
Birth of Rev. Sylvester L Thigpen in Mississippi
Mississippi
1900
1900
Age 12
Rev. Sylvester L Thigpen resided here in Beat 4, Jasper, Mississippi, USA
Beat 4, Jasper, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Rev. Sylvester L Thigpen resided here in Beat 4, Jasper, Mississippi, USA
Beat 4, Jasper, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Rev. Sylvester L Thigpen resided here in Beat 2, Smith, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Smith, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Rev. Sylvester L Thigpen resided here in Beat 2, Smith, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Smith, Mississippi, USA
1970
8 MAY 1970
Age 82
Death of Rev. Sylvester L Thigpen in Taylorsville, Mississippi (Smith County)
Taylorsville, Mississippi (Smith County)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 OCT 1888
    Event Place: Bay Springs, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 426-76-1225; Issue State: Mississippi; Issue Date: 1956
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 2, Smith, Mississippi; Roll: T625_893; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 121
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 2, Smith, Mississippi; Roll: 1165; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340900
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Smith; Roll: 1683983
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 4, Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: 812; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1240812
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 4, Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: T624_744; Page: 37A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1374757
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1888
    Event Place: Mississippi

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 4, Jasper, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 4, Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: 812; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1240812

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 4, Jasper, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 4, Jasper, Mississippi; Roll: T624_744; Page: 37A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1374757

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beat 2, Smith, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 2, Smith, Mississippi; Roll: T625_893; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 121

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 2, Smith, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 2, Smith, Mississippi; Roll: 1165; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Smith, MS
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Smith, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Smith; Roll: 1683983

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 MAY 1970
    Event Place: Taylorsville, Mississippi (Smith County)
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 426-76-1225; Issue State: Mississippi; Issue Date: 1956
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Taylorsville, Smith County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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