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Sylvanus Walker 1740–1827 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Sep 1740

Birth Location: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 16 Jul 1827

Death Location: Monroe County, Georgia, USA

Father: Tandy Walker

Mother: Judith Langford

Spouse(s): Sarah Blagrave

Children(s): Memucan Walker

Sylvanus Walker was born in 1740 in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA, the child of Tandy Walker And Judith Judah Walker Cargill Langford. In 1782, Sylvanus Walker resided in 04 10, Mecklenburg County, VA. In 1785, Sylvanus Walker resided in No Township Listed, Laurens County, SC. Sylvanus Walker married Sarah Blagrave, and had children including Memucan Joel Walker. Sylvanus Walker passed away in 1827 in Monroe County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • Sylvanus Walker was born in 1740 in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA, the child of Tandy Walker And Judith Judah Walker Cargill Langford.
  • In 1782, Sylvanus Walker resided in 04 10, Mecklenburg County, VA.
  • In 1785, Sylvanus Walker resided in No Township Listed, Laurens County, SC.
  • Sylvanus Walker married Sarah Blagrave, and had children including Memucan Joel Walker.
  • Sylvanus Walker passed away in 1827 in Monroe County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Tandy Walker
1714–1751
Birth Location: St Peters Parish, New Kent County, Virginia, USA
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Judith Langford
1714–1752
Birth Location: Franklin County, Virginia, USA
JL

Spouses(s)

Sarah Blagrave
1744–1833
Birth Location: Caroline County, Virginia, USA
SB

Children(s)

Memucan Walker
1764–1836
Birth Location: Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, USA
MW

Sylvanus Walker's Ancestors

Self
Sylvanus Walker
1740–1827
Birth Place: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
Parents
Tandy Walker
1714–1751
St Peters Parish, New Kent County, Virginia, USA
Judith ("Judah" (Walker) (Cargill)) Langford
1714–1752
Franklin County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sylvanus Walker's Descendants

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Sylvanus Walker (4 Sep 1740–16 Jul 1827) m. Sarah Blagrave (15 Jun 1744–27 Oct 1833)
  1. 1. Memucan (Joel) Walker 1764–1836 m. Rachel Lewis 1781–1859 m. Nancy Cargill 1770–1800 m. Molly Dorman 1783–1806
    1. 1. Joel (B) Walker 1809–1887 m. Mary (Lucinda) Fewell 1817–1887
      1. 1. Lewis (Marshall) Walker 1861–1945 m. Minnie (Adline) McAvoy 1868–1900 m. Verna (Luretta) Krantz 1878–1950
        1. 1. Mary (Jane) Walker 1888–1962 m. Floyd (Jackson) Marks 1873–1950
        2. 2. Ivan (Robert) Walker 1892–1972 m. Esta (Louisa) Christian 1905–1946
        3. 3. Eva (Luanna (Lowe)) Walker 1894–1985 m. Wickley (B "Wick") Lowe 1890–1943
        4. 4. Anna (Valeria) Walker 1900–1900
        5. 5. Sylvanes (Lee "Vance") Walker 1886–1943 m. Anna (Belle (Walker) (Fletcher) (Ewens)) Christensen 1890–1981
        6. 6. Laura (B (Lowe)) Walker 1890–1915 m. William (R) Lowe 1883–1915
        7. 7. Arthur ("Artie") Walker 1902–1950 m. Lenna N 1911–1950
        8. 8. Phala (May (Dodrill) (Bookhart)) Walker 1904–1998 m. Henry (Walter Bookhart) Jr 1913–1966 m. Andrew (Franklin "Andy") Dodrill 1895–1972
        9. 9. Virgil (Harvey) Walker 1906–1992 m. Roberta (Eleanor (Ruby) (Walker)) Gwinn 1921–1992
        10. 10. Alden (Oscar) Walker 1896–1965 m. Sylvia (Opal) Bowen 1906–1998 m. Florence (Ellen) Wright 1900–1918
      2. 2. Joel (McPherson "Mack") Walker 1853–1939 m. Rosina Boggs 1859–1940
        1. 1. Everett (Hampton) Walker 1885–1977 m. Lenna (Belle) Truman 1888–1986
        2. 2. Elihu (Jewel) Walker 1891–1962 m. Bertha (Mae) Hedges 1896–1969
        3. 3. Edgar (Marshall) Walker 1895–1969 m. Linnel (Marie) Davis 1893–1959 m. Aletha Walker –1976
        4. 4. Electa ("Lectie" (White)) Walker 1901–1993 m. Volley (Kay) White 1902–1973
        5. 5. Sylvanus (Granville) Walker 1880–1960 m. Sarah (Alice) Rapp 1878–1959
        6. 6. James (Edwin "Jimmie") Walker 1883–1972 m. Lillie (Viola) Strickland 1886–1960
        7. 7. Lakie (M (Robinson)) Walker 1898–1981 m. Harold (Gordon Robinson) Sr 1896–1967
        8. 8. Esther (Elizabeth "Estey" (Johnson)) Walker 1888–1984 m. Ernest (Edwin) Johnson 1886–1974
      3. 3. Martha (Jane (Ballengee)) Walker 1838–1925 m. Anderson Ballengee 1816–1888
        1. 1. Benjamin (O) Ballengee 1865–1886
        2. 2. Lucinda (Alice "Lucy" (Barnette)) Ballengee 1870–1924 m. Simon (Peter) Barnette 1864–1942
      4. 4. James (Madison Walker) POW 1833–1920 m. Jane Moore 1840–1931
        1. 1. Laura (Margaret (Ramsey)) Walker 1864–1951 m. Henry (L) Ramsey 1865–1898
        2. 2. Lottie (D (Lloyd)) Walker 1879–1959 m. Delbert (Eli) Lloyd 1875–1948
        3. 3. Lana (Catherine (Snyder)) Walker 1872–1963 m. Phillip (Melancthon Snyder) Sr 1869–1956
        4. 4. James (Otis "Oat" Walker) Sr 1884–1935 m. Georgia (A) Seldomridge 1891–1978
        5. 5. Dr. (John Andrew) Walker 1868–1933 m. Dollie Phillips 1878–1950
        6. 6. Floyd (E) Walker 1858–1940 m. Minnie (D) Nickell 1860–1953
        7. 7. Rosalind (S "Rosa") Walker 1867–1883
        8. 8. Myrtle (Ann "Myrtie" (Bailey)) Walker 1876–1965 m. Samuel (Tilden) Bailey 1880–1932
        9. 9. Bannah (Jane (Withrow)) Walker 1863–1941 m. Robert (Edward "Rob") Withrow 1856–1943
        10. 10. James (Asa) Walker 1870–1953 m. Nancy (Estiline "Nannie") Critchley 1870–1938
      5. 5. Virginia (Catherine (Richmond)) Walker 1846–1918 m. Enos (Ellis) Richmond 1846–1929
        1. 1. Celia (Bertha) Richmond 1872–1954 m. James (Walter) Lusher 1875–1938
        2. 2. Clara (Etta (Lusher)) Richmond 1882–1955 m. Powhatan Lusher 1878–1940
        3. 3. Rosa (Helen (Richardson)) Richmond 1884–1965 m. John (Wilson) Richardson 1882–1928
        4. 4. Sherman (Wade) Richmond 1887–1921 m. Maggie (Jane "Janie") Wheeler 1882–1917 m. Truesbie (Ellen (Tawney) (Richmond)) Grimmett 1900–1949
        5. 5. Jasper (Alexas) Richmond 1867–1944 m. Jennette (Ellen) Cales 1866–1929
        6. 6. Simon (Prince) Richmond 1870–1938 m. Sarah (Lanna) Fink 1867–1948
        7. 7. Solon (Green) Richmond 1875–1934 m. Rosa (Ellen "Rosie" (Richmond) (Sears)) Bragg 1877–1941
        8. 8. Everett (H) Richmond 1876–1880
        9. 9. Cordelia (Edna (Anderson)) Richmond 1879–1956 m. William (Chapman "Willie") Anderson 1871–1962
      6. 6. William (Washington) Walker 1847–1928 m. Ruhama (Jane) Mollohan 1853–1920
        1. 1. Lucy (Ann (Lewis)) Walker 1874–1943 m. Charles (William) Lewis 1854–1935
        2. 2. Curtis (C) Walker 1877–1966 m. Allie (Jane) Brown 1879–1964
        3. 3. Anson (Joel "Joe") Walker 1881–1962 m. Amanda (Ellen) Perkins 1886–1962
        4. 4. Rebecca (Catherine (Mullins) (Harris)) Walker 1888–1950 m. Walter (Scott) Mullins 1881–1917 m. William (Lanta) Harris 1880–1962
        5. 5. Charles (Emerson) Walker 1891–1967
        6. 6. Maude (Cornelia (Wilson)) Walker 1894–1975 m. James (F) Wilson 1888–1977
      7. 7. Smith Walker 1850–1928
      8. 8. Mary (F (Brock)) Walker 1857–1931 m. William (Grant "Willie") Brock 1867–1951
      9. 9. Marion Walker 1856–1900 m. Mary (Louisa (Walker) (Anderson)) Frazier 1859–1895
      10. 10. Sylvanus Walker 1858–1941 m. Rebecca (Ann (Williams) (Walker)) Davis 1859–1933
      11. 11. Benjamin (F) Walker 1843–1894 m. Frances (Caroline) Matheny 1850–1892
        1. 1. Julia (Frances (Carte)) Walker 1876–1911 m. William (French) Carte 1874–1913
        2. 2. Mary (Estella (Barnes) (Walker)) Walker 1874–1933 m. Oscar (Nathaniel) Walker 1874–1954
        3. 3. James (Flemming "Jim") Walker 1878–1956 m. Emma (Jane (Bowers) (Walker)) Sadler 1867–1951
        4. 4. Walter (Daniel) Walker 1879–1946 m. Wilma (Ethel) Barnes 1892–1980
        5. 5. Bessie ((Brady)) Walker 1889–1977 m. James (David) Brady 1884–1966
        6. 6. Homer Walker 1884–1915
        7. 7. Sgt. (Hazel William "Topp") Walker 1887–1973 m. Sarah ("Sadie") Graham 1891–1968
    2. 2. Virginia ((Nelson)) Walker 1824–1870 m. David Nelson 1815–1870
      1. 1. Lucinda (Belle (Burt)) Nelson 1861–1940 m. Calvin (Alexander) Burt 1863–1921
    3. 3. Lucinda ((Richmond)) Walker 1824–1901 m. James (Richmond) Sr 1823–1911
      1. 1. Oliver (R) Richmond 1869–1960 m. Laura (Belle) Underwood 1870–1942 m. Etta (Mae (Woodrow) (Perry) (Richmond)) Williams 1877–1958
      2. 2. Harvey (Thompson) Richmond 1849–1916 m. Lydia (A) Wood 1849–1910
      3. 3. Ballard (Preston) Richmond 1854–1923 m. Emily (Belle) Pack 1879–1911
      4. 4. Silvira (Elizabeth (Ellison)) Richmond 1861–1938 m. Nathaniel (Van Buren "Bug") Ellison 1861–1919
      5. 5. James (Carpenter) Richmond 1847–1898 m. Bethenia ("Bethany") Adkins 1850–1899
      6. 6. Lucinda (Ellen) Richmond 1872–1960
      7. 7. Ruth (Jane (Mann)) Richmond 1858–1881 m. William (Henry) Mann 1845–1922
      8. 8. Robert (G) Richmond 1864–1873
      9. 9. Rachel (M) Richmond 1852–1862
      10. 10. John (W) Richmond 1845–1847
      11. 11. William (D.) Richmond 1866–1867
    4. 4. Jane ((Hix)) Walker 1810–1862 m. John (Hix) Jr 1811–1902
      1. 1. Rachel ((Fox) (Ballengee)) Hix 1838–1919 m. Lorenzo Ballengee 1827–1911 m. William (G) Fox 1835–1865
      2. 2. Andrew (J.) Hix 1843–1889 m. Susan (M) Taylor 1843–1910
      3. 3. Virginia ((Bragg) (Persinger)) Hix 1846–1891 m. Thomas Bragg 1850–1871 m. Phillip (Alexander) Persinger 1849–1928
      4. 4. William Hix 1849–
      5. 5. Francis (Marion) Hix 1852–1929 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Ballangee 1856–1926
      6. 6. James (Muchem Hicks) Hix 1840–1917 m. Frances (Elizabeth) Bragg 1847–1928
    5. 5. Hezekiah (Lewis) Walker 1813–1881 m. Nancy Spencer 1813–1861 m. Margaret Fox 1835–1905
      1. 1. Lucinda (Frances "Fannie" (Bailey)) Walker 1871–1968 m. Dean (Sylvester) Bailey 1871–1931
      2. 2. Lillie (G (Dilworth)) Walker 1873–1958 m. Lewis (Marshall) Dilworth 1870–1947
      3. 3. Sylvanus (Earley) Walker 1879–1961 m. Roxetta ("Roxie") Suttle 1879–1967 m. Emma ((Gribble) (Walker)) Miller 1880–1930
      4. 4. John (W "Johnny") Walker 1836–1925 m. Abigail Lee 1848–1891 m. Rachel Smith 1866–1947
      5. 5. Sarah (Jane (Martin)) Walker 1835–1874 m. John (W) Martin 1830–1911
      6. 6. William (Beverly) Walker 1842–1899 m. Mary Syenstricker 1844–1920
      7. 7. Miranda (S (Miller) (Osborne)) Walker 1841–1894 m. Isaac (C) Osborne 1853–1908 m. John Miller 1827–
      8. 8. James (Harvey) Walker 1845–1939 m. Mary (Loutecia) Warren 1848–1932
      9. 9. Nancy (A (Fox)) Walker 1853–1877 m. Samuel Fox 1850–
      10. 10. America (Belle (Burke) (Elliott) (Lee) (Joseph)) Walker 1867–1931 m. James Elliott 1854–1931 m. Almond (D) Lee 1880–1910 m. James (Broadus) Burke 1863–1905 m. Ross (Parkinson) Joseph 1864–1949
    6. 6. John (Blagrave) Walker 1815–1893 m. Mary (Ann) Taylor 1833–1899
      1. 1. William (Blagrave) Walker 1868–1957 m. Emma (C) Fink 1870–1956
      2. 2. Mary (Frances "Fannie" (Kirk)) Walker 1858–1945 m. James (Madison) Kirk 1857–1921
      3. 3. Rachel ((Fox)) Walker 1856–1917 m. Thomas (L.) Fox 1848–1931
    7. 7. Rachel (Ellen (Bragg)) Walker 1818–1876 m. Abraham (Bragg) Sr 1811–1891
      1. 1. Virginia (Alma (Hatcher)) Bragg 1853–1920 m. William (Green) Hatcher 1847–1921
      2. 2. Sylvira ((Bowles)) Bragg 1839–1918 m. Irvin (E) Bowles 1840–1914
      3. 3. Thomas (Lewis) Bragg 1842–1870
      4. 4. Francis (Marion) Bragg 1844–1911 m. Elizabeth Meadows 1858–1939 m. Mary (E) Bragg 1850–1880
      5. 5. Rachel (Ellen (Richmond)) Bragg 1845–1907 m. Allen (Taylor Caperton) Richmond 1843–1920
      6. 6. Abraham (Thomas Bragg) Jr 1849–1916
      7. 7. Nancy (Jane (Plumley)) Bragg 1852–1897 m. Isaac Plumley 1844–1939
      8. 8. Lucinda ((Richmond)) Bragg 1857–1928 m. James (Newton) Richmond 1853–1921
    8. 8. Beverly (Allen) Walker 1796–1834 m. Frances (Leicester) Wilkes 1800–1858
      1. 1. Nancy (Cunningham (Givens)) Walker 1821–1897 m. John (T) Givens 1815–1901
      2. 2. Addison (Allen) Walker 1834–1907 m. Mary (Frances) Creyon 1838–1925
    9. 9. Rev. (Sylvanus) Walker 1799–1866 m. Nancy (S) Urquhart 1815–1880 m. Matilda Dendy 1800–1835
      1. 1. Harriet (Caroline) Walker 1831–1885 m. Crpl. (William Munroe) Harris 1823–1867
      2. 2. Martha (Jane (Alford)) Walker 1828–1901 m. Henry (Dortch Alford) Sr 1822–1908
    10. 10. Leah (Dorman (Humphreys)) Walker 1803–1841 m. Dr. (Cathell) Humphreys 1797–1866
    11. 11. William Walker 1821–

Sylvanus Walker's Timeline

7 Records

1740
4 Sep 1740
Birth of Sylvanus Walker in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
1782
1782
Age 42
Sylvanus Walker resided here in 04 10, Mecklenburg County, VA
04 10, Mecklenburg County, VA
1785
1785
Age 45
Sylvanus Walker resided here in No Township Listed, Laurens County, SC
No Township Listed, Laurens County, SC
1793
1793
Age 53
Sylvanus Walker resided here in USA
USA
1800
1800
Age 60
Sylvanus Walker resided here in Laurens District, South Carolina
Laurens District, South Carolina
1810
1810
Age 70
Sylvanus Walker resided here in Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
1827
16 Jul 1827
Age 87
Death of Sylvanus Walker in Monroe County, Georgia, USA
Monroe County, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Sep 1740
    Event Place: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: 04 10, Mecklenburg County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Laurens County, SC
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S., Compiled Service Records, Post-Revolutionary War Volunteer Soldiers, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served from 1784 to 1811

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Laurens District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Laurens District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 30; Image: 65; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: 62; Page: 524; Image: 00121; Family History Library Film: 0181421

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: No.2, Quince's street; Town: Charleston; American County: South Carolina
    Record Source: U.K. and U.S. Directories, 1680-1830

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Town: Charleston; American County: South Carolina charleston
    Record Source: U.K. and U.S. Directories, 1680-1830

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1827
    Event Place: Monroe County, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, South Carolina Will Transcripts, 1782-1868; Author: United States. Works Progress Administration (South Carolina); Probate Place: Greenville, South Carolina
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