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Sylvester Howard 1861–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Feb 1861

Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 6 Aug 1948

Death Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, United States

Father: George Howard

Mother: Elizabeth Barnett

Spouse(s): Minerva Joseph, Mary Blanton

Children(s): Beulah Howard, Kit Howard

In 1861, Sylvester Howard entered the world in Breathitt, Kentucky, United States, born to George Howard And Elizabeth Barnett. In 1870, Sylvester Howard resided in Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky. In 1880, Sylvester Howard resided in Springfork, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States. Sylvester Howard married Mary Elizabeth Blanton, Minerva Joseph, and had children including Beulah Howard, Kit Howard. Sylvester Howard passed away in 1948 in Breathitt, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1861, Sylvester Howard entered the world in Breathitt, Kentucky, United States, born to George Howard And Elizabeth Barnett.
  • In 1870, Sylvester Howard resided in Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky.
  • In 1880, Sylvester Howard resided in Springfork, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States.
  • Sylvester Howard married Mary Elizabeth Blanton, Minerva Joseph, and had children including Beulah Howard, Kit Howard.
  • Sylvester Howard passed away in 1948 in Breathitt, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Howard
1828–1873
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, United States
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Elizabeth Barnett
1830–1880
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, United States
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Spouses(s)

Minerva Joseph
1865–1888
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
MJ
Mary Blanton
1868–1930
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky
MB

Children(s)

Beulah Howard
1885–
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
BH
Kit Howard
1892–
Birth Location: Kentucky
KH

Sylvester Howard's Ancestors

Self
Sylvester Howard
1861–1948
Birth Place: Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
Parents
George Howard
1828–1873
Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Elizabeth Barnett
1830–1880
Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sylvester Howard's Descendants

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Sylvester Howard (3 Feb 1861–6 Aug 1948) m. Minerva Joseph (1865–Oct 1888) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Blanton (1 May 1868–28 Nov 1930)
  1. 1. Beulah Howard 1885–
  2. 2. Kit Howard 1892–

Sylvester Howard's Timeline

8 Records

1861
3 Feb 1861
Birth of Sylvester Howard in Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 9
Sylvester Howard resided here in Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky
Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 19
Sylvester Howard resided here in Springfork, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
Springfork, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 39
Sylvester Howard resided here in Magisterial District 7, Spring Fork, Breathitt, Kentucky
Magisterial District 7, Spring Fork, Breathitt, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 49
Sylvester Howard resided here in River, Morgan, Kentucky
River, Morgan, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 59
Sylvester Howard resided here in Precinct 19, Breathitt, Kentucky
Precinct 19, Breathitt, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 69
Sylvester Howard resided here in Elliotsville, Breathitt, Kentucky
Elliotsville, Breathitt, Kentucky
1948
6 Aug 1948
Age 87
Death of Sylvester Howard in Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
Breathitt, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Feb 1861
    Event Place: Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 19, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 854.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elliotsville, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 736; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 415.0.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Springfork, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T9_405; Family History Film: 1254405; Page: 628.1000; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 0058.
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: M593_449; Page: 422; Image: 372.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spring Fork, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T623_510; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 7.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T624_492; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 148; Image: 950.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 4, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: M593_449; Page: 422; Image: 372.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Springfork, Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Springfork, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T9_405; Family History Film: 1254405; Page: 628.1000; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 0058.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 7, Spring Fork, Breathitt, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spring Fork, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T623_510; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 7.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T624_492; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 148; Image: 950.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Precinct 19, Breathitt, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 19, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 854.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elliotsville, Breathitt, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elliotsville, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 736; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 415.0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Breathitt
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1948
    Event Place: Breathitt, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index
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