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Sylvester Shaffer Fulton 1861–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 01 Sep 1861

Birth Location: Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 28 Apr 1930

Death Location: Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Sylvester Fulton

Mother: Susana Shaffer

Spouse(s): Mariah Burkholder

Children(s): Blanche Fulton, Eva Fulton, James Fulton, Gertrude Fulton, Mary Fulton

The story of Sylvester Shaffer Fulton began in 1861 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. In 1870, Sylvester Shaffer Fulton resided in Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United S. In 1880, Sylvester Shaffer Fulton resided in Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States. Sylvester Shaffer Fulton married Laura Unknown, Mariah D Burkholder, and had children including Blanche Fulton, Eva Fulton, Gertrude Fulton, James Ervin Fulton, Mary Esther Fulton. Sylvester Shaffer Fulton passed away in 1930 in Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Sylvester Shaffer Fulton began in 1861 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1870, Sylvester Shaffer Fulton resided in Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United S.
  • In 1880, Sylvester Shaffer Fulton resided in Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Sylvester Shaffer Fulton married Laura Unknown, Mariah D Burkholder, and had children including Blanche Fulton, Eva Fulton, Gertrude Fulton, James Ervin Fulton, Mary Esther Fulton.
  • Sylvester Shaffer Fulton passed away in 1930 in Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sylvester Fulton
1861–1930
Birth Location: Fayette County, Pennsylvania
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Susana Shaffer
1836–1917
Birth Location: Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mariah Burkholder
1864–1939
Birth Location: Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
MB

Children(s)

Blanche Fulton
1892–
Birth Location: –
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Eva Fulton
1903–
Birth Location: Normalville, PA.,
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James Fulton
1885–1962
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Gertrude Fulton
1897–1930
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
GF
Mary Fulton
1887–1961
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
MF

Sylvester Fulton's Ancestors

Self
Sylvester Fulton
1861–1930
Birth Place: Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Parents
Sylvester S Fulton
1861–1930
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Susana Shaffer
1836–1917
Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Simon Fulton
–1903
Pennsylvania
Susana Shaffer
1836–1917
Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sylvester Fulton's Descendants

1.
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Sylvester (Shaffer) Fulton (01 Sep 1861–28 Apr 1930) m. Mariah (D.) Burkholder (05 Sep 1864–May 1939)
  1. 1. Blanche Fulton 1892–
  2. 2. Eva Fulton 1903–
    1. 1. Homer (William) Knopsnider 1923–1924
  3. 3. James (Ervin) Fulton 1885–1962 m. Norah (B.) Garlitts 1892–
    1. 1. Earl (David) Fulton 1919–1931
    2. 2. Orpha (E) Fulton 1921– m. Richard (S) Worley 1917–1962
  4. 4. Gertrude Fulton 1897–1930 m. Cleveland Shultz 1887–1965
  5. 5. Mary (Esther) Fulton 1887–1961
    1. 1. Louise (Mary) Shultz 1910–

Sylvester Fulton's Timeline

11 Records

1861
01 Sep 1861
Birth of Sylvester Shaffer Fulton in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Age 9
Sylvester Shaffer Fulton resided here in Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1880
1880
Age 19
Sylvester Shaffer Fulton resided here in Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 39
Sylvester Shaffer Fulton resided here in Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1910
1910
Age 49
Sylvester Shaffer Fulton resided here in Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1920
1920
Age 59
Sylvester Shaffer Fulton resided here in Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1930
1930
Age 69
Sylvester Shaffer Fulton resided here in Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1930
1930
Age 69
Sylvester Shaffer Fulton resided here in Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1930
26 Apr 1930
Age 69
Death of Sylvester Shaffer Fulton in Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
28 Apr 1930
Age 69
Burial of Sylvester Shaffer Fulton in Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1932
15 Sep 1932
Age 71
Death of Sylvester Shaffer Fulton in Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Sep 1861
    Event Place: Fayette County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 082501-085500
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 006501-009500
    [3] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Saltlick Township, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1930
    Event Place: Saltlick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1932
    Event Place: Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 082501-085500

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1930
    Event Place: Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
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