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Thomas Francis Sykes Senior 1881–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jun 1881

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 25 Oct 1946

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Thomas Sykes

Mother: Ellen Poorman

Spouse(s): Rachael McConville

Children(s): Alma Sykes, Helen Sykes, Thomas Junior, Marion Sykes, Rachael Sykes

In 1881, Thomas Francis Sykes Senior entered the world in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Thomas M Sykes And Ellen Margaret Poorman. In 1910, Thomas Francis Sykes Senior resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1917, Thomas Francis Sykes Senior resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Thomas Francis Sykes Senior married Rachael M Ray Mcconville, and had children including Alma V Sykes, Helen I Sykes, Marion Dorothy Sykes, Rachael W Sykes, Thomas Francis Sykes Junior. Thomas Francis Sykes Senior passed away in 1946 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1881, Thomas Francis Sykes Senior entered the world in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Thomas M Sykes And Ellen Margaret Poorman.
  • In 1910, Thomas Francis Sykes Senior resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1917, Thomas Francis Sykes Senior resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Thomas Francis Sykes Senior married Rachael M Ray Mcconville, and had children including Alma V Sykes, Helen I Sykes, Marion Dorothy Sykes, Rachael W Sykes, Thomas Francis Sykes Junior.
  • Thomas Francis Sykes Senior passed away in 1946 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Sykes
1832–1881
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Ellen Poorman
1841–1917
Birth Location: Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rachael McConville
1881–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
RM

Children(s)

Alma Sykes
1909–1935
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Helen Sykes
1905–1976
Birth Location: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
HS
Thomas Junior
1907–1965
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
TJ
Marion Sykes
1915–1977
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
MS
Rachael Sykes
1903–1959
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
RS

Thomas Senior's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Senior
1881–1946
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Thomas M. Sykes
1832–1881
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Ellen (Margaret) Poorman
1841–1917
Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
William (Henry) Sykes
1807–1879
Doncaster, Yorkshire, England
Elizabeth ("Eliza") Hay
1810–1880
Lightwood, Derbyshire, England
Great-Grandparents
James Sykes
1775–1851
Hannah Brameth
1780–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sykes
1752–1828
Hannah Heaton
1753–1828
John Bramwith
1750–1815

Thomas Senior's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (Francis Sykes) Senior (19 Jun 1881–25 Oct 1946) m. Rachael (M. "Ray") McConville (Feb 1881–)
  1. 1. Alma (V.) Sykes 1909–1935
  2. 2. Helen (I.) Sykes 1905–1976 m. Alfred (Aloysius) Schmidt 1898–1976
    1. 1. Alfred (Richard) Schmidt 1933–1933
  3. 3. Thomas (Francis Sykes) Junior 1907–1965 m. Agnes (Marie) McIntyre 1903–1962
    1. 1. James (A. "Jimmy") Sykes 1942–1946
    2. 2. Helen (Mary) Sykes 1943–2019 m. Joseph (Thomas McWilliams) Junior 1944–2021
  4. 4. Marion (Dorothy) Sykes 1915–1977 m. Elmer (Paynter Lingo) Junior 1912–1988
    1. 1. James (T.) Lingo 1939–2002
  5. 5. Rachael (W.) Sykes 1903–1959 m. John (Anthony) Daubert 1897–1970
    1. 1. Thomas Daubert 1927–1927

Thomas Senior's Timeline

9 Records

1881
19 Jun 1881
Birth of Thomas Francis Sykes Senior in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 29
Thomas Francis Sykes Senior resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 36
Thomas Francis Sykes Senior resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 39
Thomas Francis Sykes Senior resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Thomas Francis Sykes Senior resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 54
Thomas Francis Sykes Senior resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 59
Thomas Francis Sykes Senior resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1946
Oct 1946
Age 65
Death of Thomas Francis Sykes Senior in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1946
25 Oct 1946
Age 65
Burial of Thomas Francis Sykes Senior in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1881
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951
    [2] Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Philadelphia
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 23, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1396; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0463; FHL microfilm: 1375409
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 23, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1396; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0463; FHL microfilm: 1375409

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

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 23, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1625; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 660

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1209; FHL microfilm: 2341856

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03705; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 51-599

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03705; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 51-599

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1946
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1946
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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