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Sylvester C ALFORD 1919–2000 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Sep 1919

Birth Location: Oklahoma, United States

Death Date: 20 Jun 2000

Death Location: MI

Father: Wesley ALFORD

Mother: Emily DUNLAP

Spouse(s): Decca Russell

Children(s):

In 1919, Sylvester C ALFORD entered the world in Oklahoma, United States, born to Wesley Dow Alford And Emily Jane Dunlap. In 1930, Sylvester C ALFORD resided in Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee, Oklahoma. In 1935, Sylvester C ALFORD resided in Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee, Oklahoma. Sylvester C ALFORD married Decca Mae Russell, and had children including Sylvester Joe Keith Alford. Sylvester C ALFORD passed away in 2000 in MI.

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Biography

  • In 1919, Sylvester C ALFORD entered the world in Oklahoma, United States, born to Wesley Dow Alford And Emily Jane Dunlap.
  • In 1930, Sylvester C ALFORD resided in Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee, Oklahoma.
  • In 1935, Sylvester C ALFORD resided in Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee, Oklahoma.
  • Sylvester C ALFORD married Decca Mae Russell, and had children including Sylvester Joe Keith Alford.
  • Sylvester C ALFORD passed away in 2000 in MI.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wesley ALFORD
1882–1939
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
WA
Emily DUNLAP
1887–1970
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
ED

Spouses(s)

Decca Russell
1920–1993
Birth Location: –
DR

Children(s)

Sylvester ALFORD's Ancestors

Self
Sylvester ALFORD
1919–2000
Birth Place: Oklahoma, United States
Parents
Wesley Dow ALFORD
1882–1939
Mississippi, United States
Emily (Jane) DUNLAP
1887–1970
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Matt Alford
1860–1961
Mississippi
Minnie Alford
1876–
Mississippi
Robert Dunlap
1861–1951
MS
Sylvia Dunlap
1863–1942
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Dunlap
1822–1900
Francis RICHARDS
1841–1937
William Trotter
1819–
Emily Trotter
1840–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew RICHARDS
1816–

Sylvester ALFORD's Timeline

6 Records

1919
25 Sep 1919
Birth of Sylvester C ALFORD in Oklahoma, United States
Oklahoma, United States
1930
1930
Age 11
Sylvester C ALFORD resided here in Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee, Oklahoma
Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee, Oklahoma
1935
1935
Age 16
Sylvester C ALFORD resided here in Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee, Oklahoma
Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee, Oklahoma
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 21
Sylvester C ALFORD resided here in Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, United States
Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, United States
1993
1993
Age 74
Sylvester C ALFORD resided here in Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
2000
20 Jun 2000
Age 81
Death of Sylvester C ALFORD in Detriot,Wayne County,Michigan,USA
Detriot,Wayne County,Michigan,USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1919
    Event Place: Oklahoma, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Public Records Index
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3316; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 54-8
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 441-18-6974; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee, Oklahoma; Roll: 1917; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 140.0; FHL microfilm: 2341651
    [6] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [7] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee, Oklahoma; Roll: 1917; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 140.0; FHL microfilm: 2341651

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3316; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 54-8

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3316; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 54-8

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Chicago, IL
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Public Records Index
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Oklahoma
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 441-18-6974; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Okfuskee, Oklahoma
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jun 2000
    Event Place: Detriot,Wayne County,Michigan,USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 441-18-6974; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: MI
    Record Source: U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
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