YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sylvanus Galloway 1852–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 November 1852

Birth Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 3 December 1930

Death Location: Lake Toxaway, Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Augustus Galloway

Mother: Elizabeth Galloway

Spouse(s): Dorcas Galloway

Children(s): Sarah Galloway, Ottas Galloway, Laura McCall, William Galloway, Elzie Galloway, Senora Fisher, James Galloway, Sylvester Galloway

In 1852, Sylvanus Galloway entered the world in Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA, born to Augustus Eli Galloway And Elizabeth Owen Galloway. In 1880, Sylvanus Galloway resided in Gloucester, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA. Sylvanus Galloway married Dorcas L Fisher Galloway, and had children including Elzie Isaiah Galloway, James Alvoid Galloway, Laura Elizabeth Galloway Mccall, Ottas M Galloway, Sarah E Galloway, Senora Galloway Galloway Fisher, Sylvester Erastus Galloway, William Oscar Galloway. Sylvanus Galloway passed away in 1930 in Lake Toxaway, Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA.

Find more search results for Sylvanus Galloway
SG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1852, Sylvanus Galloway entered the world in Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA, born to Augustus Eli Galloway And Elizabeth Owen Galloway.
  • In 1880, Sylvanus Galloway resided in Gloucester, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA.
  • Sylvanus Galloway married Dorcas L Fisher Galloway, and had children including Elzie Isaiah Galloway, James Alvoid Galloway, Laura Elizabeth Galloway Mccall, Ottas M Galloway, Sarah E Galloway, Senora Galloway Galloway Fisher, Sylvester Erastus Galloway, William Oscar Galloway.
  • Sylvanus Galloway passed away in 1930 in Lake Toxaway, Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sylvanus Galloway's Ancestors

Self
Sylvanus Galloway
1852–1930
Birth Place: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Augustus Eli Galloway
1820–1898
Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth (Owen) Galloway
1817–1881
South Carolina
Grandparents
James (G.) Galloway
1790–1874
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah ("Sally\Sallie") Parker
1795–1880
Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sylvanus Galloway's Descendants

1.
SG
Sylvanus Galloway (3 November 1852–3 December 1930) m. Dorcas (L Fisher) Galloway (12 February 1856–12 March 1939)
  1. 1. Sarah (E.) Galloway 1877–
  2. 2. Ottas (M.) Galloway 1879–1960
  3. 3. Laura (Elizabeth Galloway) McCall 1877–1946
  4. 4. William (Oscar) Galloway 1883–1959
  5. 5. Elzie (Isaiah) Galloway 1889–1972
  6. 6. Senora (Galloway Galloway) Fisher 1892–1935
  7. 7. James (Alvoid) Galloway 1893–1978
  8. 8. Sylvester (Erastus) Galloway 1900–1966

Sylvanus Galloway's Timeline

3 Records

1852
3 November 1852
Birth of Sylvanus Galloway in Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA
Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 28
Sylvanus Galloway resided here in Gloucester, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA
Gloucester, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA
1930
3 December 1930
Age 78
Death of Sylvanus Galloway in Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA
Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 November 1852
    Event Place: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gloucester, Transylvania, North Carolina; Roll: 983; Family History Film: 1254983; Page: 258A; Enumeration District: 190; Image: 0430
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Gloucester, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gloucester, Transylvania, North Carolina; Roll: 983; Family History Film: 1254983; Page: 258A; Enumeration District: 190; Image: 0430

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 December 1930
    Event Place: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lake Toxaway, Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE