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Sylvanus Wilcox 1733–1821 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1733

Birth Location: Simsbury, Conn

Death Date: 1821

Death Location: Alford, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Ephraim Wilcox

Mother: Hannah Hill

Spouse(s): Christine Curtis, Chestina Wilcox

Children(s): Silvanus Jr, Pluma Tremain, Rufus Wilcox, Pluma Tremain, Rufus Wilcox

Sylvanus Wilcox was born in 1733 in Simsbury, Conn, the child of Ephraim Wilcox And Hannah Hill. In 1775, Sylvanus Wilcox resided in USA. In 1790, Sylvanus Wilcox resided in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Sylvanus Wilcox married Chestina Wilcox, Christine Curtis, and had children including Pluma Tremain, Rufus Wilcox, Silvanus Wilcox Jr. Sylvanus Wilcox passed away in 1821 in Alford, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Sylvanus Wilcox was born in 1733 in Simsbury, Conn, the child of Ephraim Wilcox And Hannah Hill.
  • In 1775, Sylvanus Wilcox resided in USA.
  • In 1790, Sylvanus Wilcox resided in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.
  • Sylvanus Wilcox married Chestina Wilcox, Christine Curtis, and had children including Pluma Tremain, Rufus Wilcox, Silvanus Wilcox Jr.
  • Sylvanus Wilcox passed away in 1821 in Alford, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ephraim Wilcox
1707–1773
Birth Location: –
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Hannah Hill
1702–
Birth Location: Sandiacre,Derby,England
HH

Spouses(s)

Christine Curtis
1742–1816
Birth Location: Southington, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
CC
Chestina Wilcox
1742–1816
Birth Location: Southington, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
CW

Children(s)

Silvanus Jr
1762–1846
Birth Location: Dutchess County, New York, United States of America
SJ
Pluma Tremain
1783–1806
Birth Location: Alford, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
PT
Rufus Wilcox
1763–1813
Birth Location: Alford, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
RW
Pluma Tremain
1783–1806
Birth Location: Alford, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
PT
Rufus Wilcox
1763–1813
Birth Location: Alford, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
RW

Sylvanus Wilcox's Ancestors

Self
Sylvanus Wilcox
1733–1821
Birth Place: Simsbury, Conn
Parents
Ephraim Wilcox
1707–1773
Hannah Hill
1702–
Sandiacre,Derby,England
Grandparents
Samuel Wilcox
1666–1713
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Mindwell Griffin
1662–1726
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Wilcoxson
1640–1713
Hannah Rice
1645–1713
Anna Griffin
1627–1684
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Bancroft
1592–1637
Jane Bancroft
1601–1644

Sylvanus Wilcox's Descendants

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Sylvanus Wilcox (1733–1821) m. Christine Curtis (1742–1816) m. Chestina Wilcox (12 June 1742–1816)
  1. 1. Silvanus (Wilcox) Jr 1762–1846 m. Sarah Johnson 1765–1830
    1. 1. Calvin (Pardee) Wilcox 1796–1871 m. Harriet Wilcox 1802–1865 m. Permelia (G) Wilcox 1799–1886
      1. 1. Hubbard (Avery) Wilcox 1834–1906 m. Elizabeth Wilcox 1837–1907 m. Hubbard Wilcox 1834–
        1. 1. Elizabeth Kermer 1920–2008 m. Nick Kremer 1911– m. James Pearson 1846– m. Steven (S) Kremer 1893– m. John Krmer 1833– m. Tunis (Van) Bunschoten 1755–1835 m. Mike Kremer 1880– m. Edward (Gerald Van) Benschoten 1919–1985 m. Percy (Van) Benschoten 1884–1948 m. Leonard (G Van) Benschoten 1846–1921 m. Alden (W. Van) Benschoten 1849– m. Ugune Karmer 1862– m. John (T) Kremer 1864– m. Fred Kremer 1894– m. Frank Kermar 1846–
        2. 2. Edward (F) Wilcox 1857–
        3. 3. Elisabeth Wilcox 1859–
        4. 4. Avery (H) Wilcox 1863–
        5. 5. Calvin Wilcox 1879–
        6. 6. Clyde Wilcox 1872–
      2. 2. William Wilcox 1841–1930
      3. 3. Phoebe (Fairchild) Wilcox 1848–1931
      4. 4. Phoebe (Fairchild) Taylor 1848–1931
    2. 2. Elijah Wilcox 1792–1866
  2. 2. Pluma Tremain 1783–1806
  3. 3. Rufus Wilcox 1763–1813
  4. 4. Pluma Tremain 1783–1806
  5. 5. Rufus Wilcox 1763–1813

Sylvanus Wilcox's Timeline

9 Records

1733
1733
Birth of Sylvanus Wilcox in Simsbury, Conn
Simsbury, Conn
1775
1775-1783
Age 42
Sylvanus Wilcox resided here in USA
USA
1790
1790
Age 57
Sylvanus Wilcox resided here in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
1800
1800
Age 67
Sylvanus Wilcox resided here in Alford, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Alford, Berkshire, Massachusetts
1803
1803
Age 70
Sylvanus Wilcox resided here in New York, USA
New York, USA
1810
1810
Age 77
Sylvanus Wilcox resided here in Alford, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Alford, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
1820
1820
Age 87
Sylvanus Wilcox resided here in Charleston, Montgomery, New York, United States
Charleston, Montgomery, New York, United States
1821
1821
Age 88
Death of Sylvanus Wilcox in Alford, Mass
Alford, Mass
1833
1833
Age 100
Sylvanus Wilcox resided here in New York
New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1733
    Event Place: Simsbury, Conn
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1775-1783
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: A roster of Revolutionary ancestors of the Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Alford, Berkshire, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1803
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Alford, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Charleston, Montgomery, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New York, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1821
    Event Place: Alford, Mass
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Alford, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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