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Sylvester P. Ralston 1904–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Aug 1904

Birth Location: Iowa

Death Date: Oct 1982

Death Location: Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Grant Ralston

Mother: Nancy Sinkey

Spouse(s): Mary Turley

Children(s):

In 1904, Sylvester P. Ralston entered the world in Iowa, born to Grant U Ralston And Nancy Mary Sinkey. In 1910, Sylvester P. Ralston resided in Buffalo, Linn, Iowa. In 1920, Sylvester P. Ralston resided in Scotch Grove, Jones, Iowa. Sylvester P. Ralston married Mary L Turley. Sylvester P. Ralston passed away in 1982 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1904, Sylvester P. Ralston entered the world in Iowa, born to Grant U Ralston And Nancy Mary Sinkey.
  • In 1910, Sylvester P. Ralston resided in Buffalo, Linn, Iowa.
  • In 1920, Sylvester P. Ralston resided in Scotch Grove, Jones, Iowa.
  • Sylvester P. Ralston married Mary L Turley.
  • Sylvester P. Ralston passed away in 1982 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Grant Ralston
1868–1948
Birth Location: Jackson, Iowa, USA
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Nancy Sinkey
1868–1933
Birth Location: Jackson, Iowa, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Turley
1899–1974
Birth Location: Iowa
MT

Children(s)

Sylvester Ralston's Ancestors

Self
Sylvester Ralston
1904–1982
Birth Place: Iowa
Parents
Grant U Ralston
1868–1948
Jackson, Iowa, USA
Nancy (Mary) Sinkey
1868–1933
Jackson, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Mellon Ralston
1833–1896
Butler,PA.
Eliza (Louise) Sinkey
1842–1909
Licking County,Ohio
Andrew (Jackson) Sinkey
1843–1917
Licking County,Ohio
Mary (Agnes) Heath
1843–1883
Brandon Township, Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1807–1873
Nancy McLane
1814–1905
Matthew Sinkey
1808–1894
Nancy Houston
1817–1890
Matthew Sinkey
1808–1894
Nancy Houston
1817–1890
James Heath
1822–1880
Minerva Edwards
1822–1902
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ralston
1776–1849
Elizabeth Sharp
1780–1847
William Sinkey
1765–1850
Mary McCartney
1770–1850
Andrew Huston
1776–1848
Elizabeth Green
1780–1844
William Sinkey
1765–1850
Mary McCartney
1770–1850
Andrew Huston
1776–1848
Elizabeth Green
1780–1844
Daniel Heath
1794–1836
Sara Sinkey
1795–1850
Eli Edwards
1793–1867
Julia Tompkins
1796–1874

Sylvester Ralston's Timeline

7 Records

1904
25 Aug 1904
Birth of Sylvester P. Ralston in Iowa
Iowa
1910
1910
Age 6
Sylvester P. Ralston resided here in Buffalo, Linn, Iowa
Buffalo, Linn, Iowa
1920
1920
Age 16
Sylvester P. Ralston resided here in Scotch Grove, Jones, Iowa
Scotch Grove, Jones, Iowa
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 21
Sylvester P. Ralston resided here in Scotch Grove
Scotch Grove
1935
1935
Age 31
Sylvester P. Ralston resided here in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 36
Sylvester P. Ralston resided here in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, United States
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, United States
1982
Oct 1982
Age 78
Death of Sylvester P. Ralston in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1904
    Event Place: Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T627_1175; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 57-47
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 480-03-0533; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Scotch Grove, Jones, Iowa; Roll: T625_495; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 78; Image: .
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Buffalo, Linn, Iowa; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] Iowa, Marriage Records
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Buffalo, Linn, Iowa
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Buffalo, Linn, Iowa; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Scotch Grove, Jones, Iowa
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Scotch Grove, Jones, Iowa; Roll: T625_495; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 78; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Scotch Grove
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T627_1175; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 57-47

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa; Roll: T627_1175; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 57-47

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids IA.
    Record Source: Iowa, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1982
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 480-03-0533; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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