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Sylvester Williams 1848–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1848

Birth Location: Pitt Co

Death Date: 1901

Death Location: North Carolina, USA

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Spouse(s): Isabelle marriages), Ethalinda Davenport

Children(s): Oscar Roebuck, John Williams, Mittie Williams

In 1848, Sylvester Williams entered the world in Pitt Co, born to John Williams And Sallie Mrs Williams. In 1850, Sylvester Williams resided in Northwest, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Sylvester Williams resided in Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA. Sylvester Williams married Ethalinda Davenport, Isabelle Issey Ross Roebuck Williams 2 Marriages, and had children including John R Williams, Mittie Williams, Oscar Cornelius Roebuck. Sylvester Williams passed away in 1901 in North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1848, Sylvester Williams entered the world in Pitt Co, born to John Williams And Sallie Mrs Williams.
  • In 1850, Sylvester Williams resided in Northwest, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Sylvester Williams resided in Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA.
  • Sylvester Williams married Ethalinda Davenport, Isabelle Issey Ross Roebuck Williams 2 Marriages, and had children including John R Williams, Mittie Williams, Oscar Cornelius Roebuck.
  • Sylvester Williams passed away in 1901 in North Carolina, USA.

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Sylvester Williams's Ancestors

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Sylvester Williams
1848–1901
Birth Place: Pitt Co
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Sylvester Williams's Descendants

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Sylvester Williams (1848–1901) m. Isabelle ((Issey) Ross Roebuck Williams (2) marriages) (1837–1892) m. Ethalinda Davenport (Apr 1856–DEAD)
  1. 1. Oscar (Cornelius) Roebuck 1874–1924 m. Anna (Elizabeth) Briley 1879–1928
    1. 1. Thomas (Leslie) Roebuck 1909–1964 m. Gladys (Belle) Harris 1913–1998
      1. 1. Richard (Arlien) Roebuck 1941–2009
      2. 2. Hugh (Carlton) Roebuck 1938–2009
      3. 3. James (Thomas) Roebuck 1929–2001
    2. 2. Oscar (Henry) Roebuck 1896–1954
    3. 3. Lena (Bell) Roebuck 1903–1989
    4. 4. Emma Roebuck 1908–
    5. 5. Esther Roebuck 1915–1968
  2. 2. John (R) Williams 1874–
  3. 3. Mittie Williams 1881–

Sylvester Williams's Timeline

8 Records

1848
1848
Birth of Sylvester Williams in Pitt Co
Pitt Co
1850
1850
Age 2
Sylvester Williams resided here in Northwest, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Northwest, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 12
Sylvester Williams resided here in Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 22
Sylvester Williams resided here in Pactolus, Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
Pactolus, Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 32
Sylvester Williams resided here in Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 52
Sylvester Williams resided here in Carolina, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
Carolina, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
1901
1901
Age 53
Death of Sylvester Williams in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1901
1901
Age 53
Sylvester Williams - Probate in Pitt, North Carolina, USA
Pitt, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1848
    Event Place: Pitt Co
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: 978; Page: 438c; Enumeration District: 129
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1155; Page: 195A
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carolina, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: 1212; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0085
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: M653_910; Page: 29; Family History Library Film: 8039
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Northwest, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: 621; Page: 145b
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [8] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Dec
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1155; Page: 195A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Northwest, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Northwest, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: 621; Page: 145b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: M653_910; Page: 29; Family History Library Film: 8039

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Pactolus, Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1155; Page: 195A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pactolus, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: 978; Page: 438c; Enumeration District: 129

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Carolina, Pitt, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carolina, Pitt, North Carolina; Roll: 1212; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0085

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records of Pitt County, North Carolina, 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina)

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Pitt, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records of Pitt County, North Carolina, 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina)

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