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Sylvester or Vester Tackett 1879–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 April 1879

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 9 June 1944

Death Location: Virgie, Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: ENOCH Tackett

Mother: Elisabeth Tackett

Spouse(s): Leatha Tackett, Rosey Tackett

Children(s): Pearlie Tackett, Sylvanus Tackett

The story of Sylvester or Vester Tackett began in 1879 in Kentucky. In 1880, Sylvester or Vester Tackett resided in Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, USA. In 1940, Sylvester or Vester Tackett resided in Mag Dist #2, Pike, Kentucky, USA. Sylvester or Vester Tackett married Leatha Tackett, Rosey Tackett, and had children including Pearlie Tackett, Sylvanus Tackett. Sylvester or Vester Tackett passed away in 1944 in Virgie, Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Sylvester or Vester Tackett began in 1879 in Kentucky.
  • In 1880, Sylvester or Vester Tackett resided in Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1940, Sylvester or Vester Tackett resided in Mag Dist #2, Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • Sylvester or Vester Tackett married Leatha Tackett, Rosey Tackett, and had children including Pearlie Tackett, Sylvanus Tackett.
  • Sylvester or Vester Tackett passed away in 1944 in Virgie, Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sylvester Tackett's Ancestors

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Sylvester Tackett
1879–1944
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
ENOCH Tackett
1847–1929
Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Elisabeth Tackett
1850–1929
Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
William Tackett
1809–1894
Knox County, Tennessee, USA
Sarah Tackett
1813–1898
Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sylvester Tackett's Descendants

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Sylvester (or Vester) Tackett (3 April 1879–9 June 1944) m. Leatha Tackett (abt 1899–) m. Rosey Tackett (6 March 1870–19 May 1919)
  1. 1. Pearlie Tackett 1922–
  2. 2. Sylvanus Tackett 1925–2003 m. Zelma Tackett 1934–2017

Sylvester Tackett's Timeline

4 Records

1879
3 April 1879
Birth of Sylvester or Vester Tackett in Kentucky
Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 1
Sylvester or Vester Tackett resided here in Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1940
1940
Age 61
Sylvester or Vester Tackett resided here in Mag Dist #2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist #2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1944
9 June 1944
Age 65
Death of Sylvester or Vester Tackett
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 April 1879
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01350; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 98-10
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Family History Film: 1254439; Page: 616A; Enumeration District: 096; Image: 0088
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pikeville, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Family History Film: 1254439; Page: 616A; Enumeration District: 096; Image: 0088

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist #2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01350; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 98-10

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sp, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01350; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 98-10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 June 1944
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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