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Thomas Clyde Sykes 1884–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jan 1884

Birth Location: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 30 Apr 1932

Death Location: Thompsonville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Sykes

Mother: Elmira Slater

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Finney

Children(s): James Sykes, Clifford Sykes, Betty Sykes

In 1884, Thomas Clyde Sykes entered the world in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Clyde Sykes And Elmira Ella Slater. In 1900, Thomas Clyde Sykes resided in South Greensburg & Southwest Greensburg boroughs, . Thomas Clyde Sykes married Elizabeth Adeline Lizzy Finney, and had children including Betty Mae Sykes, Clifford Eugene Sykes, James Henry Sykes. Thomas Clyde Sykes passed away in 1932 in Thompsonville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Thomas Clyde Sykes entered the world in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Clyde Sykes And Elmira Ella Slater.
  • In 1900, Thomas Clyde Sykes resided in South Greensburg & Southwest Greensburg boroughs, .
  • Thomas Clyde Sykes married Elizabeth Adeline Lizzy Finney, and had children including Betty Mae Sykes, Clifford Eugene Sykes, James Henry Sykes.
  • Thomas Clyde Sykes passed away in 1932 in Thompsonville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sykes
1837–1917
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Elmira Slater
1842–1907
Birth Location: Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Finney
1889–1982
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
EF

Children(s)

James Sykes
1913–1979
Birth Location: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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Clifford Sykes
1916–1916
Birth Location: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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Betty Sykes
1926–2016
Birth Location: Canonsburg, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
BS

Thomas Sykes's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Sykes
1884–1932
Birth Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John Clyde Sykes
1837–1917
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Elmira ("Ella") Slater
1842–1907
Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland, 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 Sykes's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (Clyde) Sykes (18 Jan 1884–30 Apr 1932) m. Elizabeth (Adeline "Lizzy") Finney (15 Jun 1889–13 Mar 1982)
  1. 1. James (Henry) Sykes 1913–1979 m. Virginia (J. "Virgie") Malicki 1914–1972 m. Helen Sikorski 1914–2001
    1. 1. Thomas (George) Sykes 1937–2014
  2. 2. Clifford (Eugene) Sykes 1916–1916 m. Bessie (Blanche) Giffin 1923–1988
  3. 3. Betty (Mae) Sykes 1926–2016 m. Mervin (Cecil) Reynolds 1924–1993

Thomas Sykes's Timeline

10 Records

1884
18 Jan 1884
Birth of Thomas Clyde Sykes in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
Thomas Clyde Sykes resided here in South Greensburg & Southwest Greensburg boroughs, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
South Greensburg & Southwest Greensburg boroughs, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
Thomas Clyde Sykes resided here in Southwest Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Southwest Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1909
21 Mar 1909
Age 25
Thomas Clyde Sykes resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1917
Age 33
Thomas Clyde Sykes resided here in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Thomas Clyde Sykes resided here in Conneaut Township, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
Conneaut Township, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Thomas Clyde Sykes resided here in Conneaut, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
Conneaut, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Thomas Clyde Sykes resided here in Peters Township, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Peters Township, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Thomas Clyde Sykes resided here in Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1932
30 Apr 1932
Age 48
Death of Thomas Clyde Sykes in Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1884
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944
    [2] Year: 1920; Census Place: Conneaut, Crawford, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1555; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 779.
    [3] Year: 1930; Census Place: Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2163; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 95; Image: 447.0; FHL microfilm: 2341897.
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Draft Board: .
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Southwest Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1499; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 135; FHL microfilm: 1241499.
    [6] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Birth Certificates, 1906-1913; Box Number: 556; Certificate Number Range: 90601-93450
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Notes; Publication Date: 30 Apr 1932; Publication Place: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.52318186,0.26194978,0.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1884
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: WWI Draft Registration Cards, Page 1 - WWI Draft Registration Cards 18 Jan 1884

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: South Greensburg & Southwest Greensburg boroughs, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Southwest Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1499; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 135; FHL microfilm: 1241499.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Southwest Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1909
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Pittsburgh Post - 21 Mar 1909 - Page 27, 21 Mar 1909

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1909
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Pittsburgh Daily Post; Publication Date: 21 Mar 1909; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Draft Board: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Conneaut Township, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Conneaut, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Year: 1920; Census Place: Conneaut, Crawford, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1555; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 779.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Peters Township, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Year: 1930; Census Place: Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2163; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 95; Image: 447.0; FHL microfilm: 2341897.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Apr 1932
    Event Place: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Daily Notes - 30 Apr 1932 - Page 3, Obituary for Thomas Clyde SYKES (Aged 48) 30 Apr 1932

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Publication Date: 10 Sep 1911; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Apr 1932
    Event Place: Peters, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Notes; Publication Date: 30 Apr 1932; Publication Place: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.52318186,0.26194978,0.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Thompsonville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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