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Sylvester "Ves" Perkins 1886–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Feb 1886

Birth Location: West Pine Knot, Whitley, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 9 Aug 1925

Death Location: Marshes Siding, McCreary County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Randolph Perkins

Mother: Margaret Patrick

Spouse(s): Grace Grasham

Children(s): William Perkins, Bernice Perkins, Roger Perkins

The story of Sylvester "Ves" Perkins began in 1886 in West Pine Knot, Whitley, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Sylvester "Ves" Perkins resided in West Pine Knot, Whitley, Kentucky, USA. In 1917, Sylvester "Ves" Perkins resided in McCreary County, Kentucky, USA. Sylvester "Ves" Perkins married Grace Grasham, and had children including Bernice Allene Alexander Perkins, Roger Eugene Perkins, William Alva Perkins. Sylvester "Ves" Perkins passed away in 1925 in Marshes Siding, McCreary County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Sylvester "Ves" Perkins began in 1886 in West Pine Knot, Whitley, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Sylvester "Ves" Perkins resided in West Pine Knot, Whitley, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1917, Sylvester "Ves" Perkins resided in McCreary County, Kentucky, USA.
  • Sylvester "Ves" Perkins married Grace Grasham, and had children including Bernice Allene Alexander Perkins, Roger Eugene Perkins, William Alva Perkins.
  • Sylvester "Ves" Perkins passed away in 1925 in Marshes Siding, McCreary County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sylvester Perkins's Ancestors

Self
Sylvester Perkins
1886–1925
Birth Place: West Pine Knot, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Randolph D "Rans" Perkins
1851–1919
Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
Margaret ((Perkins)) Patrick
1855–1893
Whitley County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Cyrenous (William) Perkins
1831–1901
Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth (Mills) Perkins
1832–1908
Lee County, Virginia, USA
Leut. (William M Patrick) Sr
1829–1892
Whitley County, Kentucky, USA
Elisabeth (Jane) Walker
1832–1890
Whitley County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Perkins
1801–1860
Margaret McKee
1805–1832
Rev. Patrick
1805–1902
Olive Manning
1811–1898
Jesse Walker
1783–1871
Margaret Bishop
1799–1874
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt. Sr
1766–1835
Nancy Creekmore
1766–1835
William Manning
1775–1867
Nancy Whitecotton
1785–1852
Renelder Walker
1748–1825
Mary Wilcoxson
1756–1855
William Bishop
1755–1834
Mary Paul
1760–1840

Sylvester Perkins's Descendants

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Sylvester ("Ves") Perkins (14 Feb 1886–9 Aug 1925) m. Grace Grasham (12 Oct 1894–3 Apr 1987)
  1. 1. William (Alva) Perkins 1919–1986 m. Telker (Marie) Clark 1918–2007
  2. 2. Bernice (Allene (Alexander)) Perkins 1923–1965 m. Samuel (Paul) Alexander 1919–1994
  3. 3. Roger (Eugene) Perkins 1921–1989

Sylvester Perkins's Timeline

5 Records

1886
14 Feb 1886
Birth of Sylvester "Ves" Perkins in West Pine Knot, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
West Pine Knot, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
Sylvester "Ves" Perkins resided here in West Pine Knot, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
West Pine Knot, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 31
Sylvester "Ves" Perkins resided here in McCreary County, Kentucky, USA
McCreary County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Sylvester "Ves" Perkins resided here in Stearns, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
Stearns, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
1925
9 Aug 1925
Age 39
Death of Sylvester "Ves" Perkins in Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1886
    Event Place: West Pine Knot, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stearns, McCreary, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 167
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: McCreary County
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: West Pine Knot, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: McCreary County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: McCreary County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Stearns, McCreary, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stearns, McCreary, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 167

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1925
    Event Place: Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marshes Siding, McCreary County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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