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Sylvester Lewis 1874–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1874

Birth Location: Nebraska

Death Date: 30 June 1950

Death Location: Tilden, Madison County, Nebraska, USA

Father: Van Lewis

Mother: Adeline Heath

Spouse(s): Hazel M., Myrtle Anson

Children(s): Eva Lewis, Albert Lewis, Gladys Lewis, Fern Lewis

In 1874, Sylvester Lewis entered the world in Nebraska, born to Van Buren Lewis And Adeline Heath. In 1880, Sylvester Lewis resided in Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska, United States. In 1885, Sylvester Lewis resided in Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska. Sylvester Lewis married Hazel M, Myrtle M Anson, and had children including Albert Anson Lewis, Eva L Lewis, Fern M Lewis, Gladys W Mcknight Lewis, Kathleen A Lewis. Sylvester Lewis passed away in 1950 in Tilden, Madison County, Nebraska, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1874, Sylvester Lewis entered the world in Nebraska, born to Van Buren Lewis And Adeline Heath.
  • In 1880, Sylvester Lewis resided in Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska, United States.
  • In 1885, Sylvester Lewis resided in Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska.
  • Sylvester Lewis married Hazel M, Myrtle M Anson, and had children including Albert Anson Lewis, Eva L Lewis, Fern M Lewis, Gladys W Mcknight Lewis, Kathleen A Lewis.
  • Sylvester Lewis passed away in 1950 in Tilden, Madison County, Nebraska, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sylvester Lewis's Ancestors

Self
Sylvester Lewis
1874–1950
Birth Place: Nebraska
Parents
Van Buren Lewis
1842–1922
Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Adeline Heath
1842–1902
Montpelier, Vermont
Grandparents
Leonard (Leland) Lewis
1822–1897
Petersburg, NY.
Lorinda Rounds
1837–1915
Richford, Franklin, Vermont, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sylvester Lewis's Descendants

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Sylvester Lewis (abt 1874–30 June 1950) m. Hazel M. (abt 1895–) m. Myrtle (M) Anson (OCT 1885–10 Feb 1922)
  1. 1. Eva (L) Lewis 1907–
  2. 2. Albert (Anson) Lewis 1912–1944
  3. 3. Gladys (W McKnight) Lewis 1903–1994
  4. 4. Fern (M) Lewis 1908–1977

Sylvester Lewis's Timeline

6 Records

1874
abt 1874
Birth of Sylvester Lewis in Nebraska
Nebraska
1880
1880
Age 6
Sylvester Lewis resided here in Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska, United States
Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska, United States
1885
1885
Age 11
Sylvester Lewis resided here in Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska
Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska
1935
1935
Age 61
Sylvester Lewis resided here in Meadow Grove, Madison, Nebraska
Meadow Grove, Madison, Nebraska
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 66
Sylvester Lewis resided here in Meadow Grove, Madison, Nebraska, United States
Meadow Grove, Madison, Nebraska, United States
1950
30 June 1950
Age 76
Death of Sylvester Lewis
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1874
    Event Place: Nebraska
    Record Source:
    [1] Nebraska, State Census Collection, National Archives and Records Administration; Nebraska State Census; Year: 1885; SeriesRecord Group: M352; County: Madison; Township: Jefferson; Page: 8
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Meadow Grove, Madison, Nebraska; Roll: T627_2257; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 60-14
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska; Roll: 752; Family History Film: 1254752; Page: 503C; Enumeration District: 102; Image: 0405
    [4] Nebraska, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska; Roll: 752; Family History Film: 1254752; Page: 503C; Enumeration District: 102; Image: 0405

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Jefferson, Madison, Nebraska
    Record Source: Nebraska, State Census Collection, National Archives and Records Administration; Nebraska State Census; Year: 1885; SeriesRecord Group: M352; County: Madison; Township: Jefferson; Page: 8

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Meadow Grove, Madison, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Meadow Grove, Madison, Nebraska; Roll: T627_2257; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 60-14

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Meadow Grove, Madison, Nebraska, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Meadow Grove, Madison, Nebraska; Roll: T627_2257; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 60-14

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 June 1950
    Record Source: Nebraska, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tilden, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: Nebraska, Find a Grave Index

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