YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Thomas Sykes 1841–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1841

Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 10 Sep 1901

Death Location: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Father: Slaughter Sykes

Mother:

Spouse(s): Virginia Dunton, Gertrude Sykes, Henrietta Wilkins

Children(s): Jennie Sykes, Maud Sykes, Russell Sykes, George Sykes

In 1841, Thomas Sykes entered the world in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, born to Slaughter Sykes And Fanny. Thomas Sykes married Gertrude Sykes, Henrietta C Wilkins, Virginia A Dunton, and had children including George Sykes, Jennie Natalee Sykes, Maud L Sykes, Russell Sykes. Thomas Sykes passed away in 1901 in Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for Thomas Sykes
TS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1841, Thomas Sykes entered the world in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, born to Slaughter Sykes And Fanny.
  • Thomas Sykes married Gertrude Sykes, Henrietta C Wilkins, Virginia A Dunton, and had children including George Sykes, Jennie Natalee Sykes, Maud L Sykes, Russell Sykes.
  • Thomas Sykes passed away in 1901 in Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Slaughter Sykes
1811–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
SS

Spouses(s)

Virginia Dunton
1844–
Birth Location: Northampton, Virginia, USA
VD
Gertrude Sykes
1853–1940
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
GS
Henrietta Wilkins
1846–1881
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
HW

Children(s)

Jennie Sykes
1872–1873
Birth Location: –
JS
Maud Sykes
1775–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
MS
Russell Sykes
1892–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
RS
George Sykes
1880–1930
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
GS

Thomas Sykes's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Sykes
1841–1901
Birth Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Parents
Slaughter Sykes
1811–
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Sykes's Descendants

1.
TS
Thomas Sykes (Abt. 1841–10 Sep 1901) m. Virginia (A.) Dunton (Abt. 1844–) m. Gertrude Sykes (Abt. 1853–20 Apr 1940) m. Henrietta (C.) Wilkins (1846–07 Sep 1881)
  1. 1. Jennie (Natalee) Sykes 1872–1873
  2. 2. Maud (L.) Sykes 1775– m. William (L.) Parron 1869–
  3. 3. Russell Sykes 1892–
  4. 4. George Sykes 1880–1930 m. Lola F. 1881–1930
    1. 1. Augusta (N) Sykes 1900–
    2. 2. Nellie (B) Pratt 1906– m. Paul (L) Pratt 1906–1986
      1. 1. Joan Pratt 1926–
    3. 3. Edward (F) Sykes 1910–

Thomas Sykes's Timeline

13 Records

1841
Oct 1841
Birth of Thomas Sykes in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1841
1841
Birth of Thomas Sykes in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1841
Abt. 1841
Birth of Thomas Sykes in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1843
Abt. 1843
Age 2
Birth of Thomas Sykes in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 9
Thomas Sykes resided here in Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia
Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia
1871
Bet. 02 Feb 1871–02 Oct 1884
Age 30
Thomas Sykes was employed in Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
Thomas Sykes resided here in Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
Thomas Sykes resided here in Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1881
07 Sep 1881
Age 40
Thomas Sykes resided here in Newton, Virginia, USA
Newton, Virginia, USA
1890
May 1890
Age 49
Thomas Sykes was employed in Berkley, VA
Berkley, VA
1890
May 1890
Age 49
Thomas Sykes resided here in Berkley, VA
Berkley, VA
1900
1900
Age 59
Thomas Sykes resided here in Washington, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Washington, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1901
10 Sep 1901
Age 60
Death of Thomas Sykes in Berkley, Virginia
Berkley, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1843
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Database online. Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, ED 80, roll T9_1382, page 621.3000, image .
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: 1382; Family History Film: 1255382; Page: 621C; Enumeration District: 080
    [3] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1841
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Database online. Washington, Norfolk, Virginia, ED , roll , page .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Database online. Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, roll M432_964, page 22, image 46.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1841
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Membership Application, Stonewall Camp of Portsmouth and Norfolk Co. Association of Confederate Veterans, Two-page membership application filled out by Thomas H. Sykes, May, 1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Database online. Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, roll M432_964, page 22, image 46.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Bet. 02 Feb 1871–02 Oct 1884
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Portsmouth, Virginia, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: 1382; Family History Film: 1255382; Page: 621C; Enumeration District: 080

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Database online. Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, ED 80, roll T9_1382, page 621.3000, image .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 07 Sep 1881
    Event Place: Newton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Obituary - Henrietta C. Sykes, page 8

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: May 1890
    Event Place: Berkley, VA
    Record Source: Membership Application, Stonewall Camp of Portsmouth and Norfolk Co. Association of Confederate Veterans, Two-page membership application filled out by Thomas H. Sykes, May, 1890

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: May 1890
    Event Place: Berkley, VA
    Record Source: Membership Application, Stonewall Camp of Portsmouth and Norfolk Co. Association of Confederate Veterans, Two-page membership application filled out by Thomas H. Sykes, May, 1890

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Database online. Washington, Norfolk, Virginia, ED , roll , page .

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: 1382; Family History Film: 1255382; Page: 621C; Enumeration District: 080
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1901
    Event Place: Berkley, Virginia
    Record Source: American Civil War Soldiers, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Oak Grove Cemetery Record of Graves, Portsmouth, Virginia
Find more search results for Thomas Sykes

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE