Sylvester - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Sylvester family of Windham County, Vermont

pjsavel64 — 2009-09-18 02:39:47Z

I'm a ggg granddaughter of John F. A. and Laurana (Johnson or Hanson) Sylvester. John was originally from Canada and Laurana from Vermont. They had 7 children, Lester was my gg grandfather. Walter was another son, whom I believed died in the Brattleboro Vermont area in 1969 at the age of abt 101. I'm trying to locate any information that I can on them, and would love to find out which cemetery they are buried in so that I can then plan a trip there from Ohio. Lester married and lived in Cleveland Ohio area from abt 1884 to the time of his death around 1904. If anyone has any information on this family I would greatly appreciate any help that could be given. Thank you.

Re: John SYLVESTER married to Yvonne(?) Connecticut

cdgarrett_1 — 2009-08-31 23:26:00Z

My Mom's name was Marjorie Frances Sylvester. She graduated Bourne High School, Bourne Massachusetts in 1954

The meaning of the name Sylvester is "From The Forest"

The origin of the name Sylvester is English

I didn't know a lot about Mom's past or ancestry. I was curious to know more especially if she had any Jewish Hebrew ancestry.

Re: Sylvesters of Lincolnshire

rhodes100 — 2009-08-20 12:30:59Z

My GG Grandmother was a Sylvester - Mary b 1858 in Willoughby, she married Charles Rhoades 18 years her senior, her father was Richard who I believe was born in Welton (census says Wetton).

I would love to hear from any other descendents of this family, and swap info.

Dave

sylvester family in NY pls help me find my father

adastral2000 — 2009-05-13 20:07:56Z

hi there im trying to trace my biological father who was in the marines in 1977 time where he came to the uk and met my mother. all i know is his name was eddie sylvester and his parents lived in rochester county new york state. he is possibly in his 50's now. pls help if anyone knows any info. thankyou

Re: Brother and Sister

adastral2000 — 2009-05-13 20:05:59Z

hi im so sorry to intrude on the post but im looking for an eddie sylvester who was in the marines and had lived in rochester county ny in 1977 time and may have family there now? im trying to find him as he is my biological father pleas help

Re: Sylvester Lace industry Nottingham

Meld2410 — 2009-05-11 19:36:42Z

Hi again.
Thanks for replying. I will perhaps get a book out of the library and see if I can find anything about the Sylvesters. Looking at the censuses (censi????) they seem to have members of the family involved in different aspects of lace making. They seem to be based in Nottingham at present probably on a small scale but different generations following the same path.
Thanks again
Melanie

Re: Sylvester Lace industry Nottingham

SARA_SYLVESTER — 2009-05-04 14:39:51Z

hi Melanie,

I'm replying because I do most of the research, but my wife is registered with ancestry.co.uk

Lace making and weaving were very big industries in the 1800s in Nottingham and the Midlands. The Sylvester(Silvester) name comes up fairly readily, but establishing the relationship between the various branches of the family is proving more difficult. For example, there was a lace-making company 'Bridget and Sylvester', and I am aware that my GGGrandfather employed a significant number of workers, but there is no evidence of a link yet.

My branch of the Sylvesters moved to Nottingham from the Leicester area probably between 1826 and 1846. The name is more common on the Continent, and a significant number of French or Low Countries workers moved to Britain in the mid 1700s because of the increased demand for skilled workers in the industry.

I'll keep an eye open for your relatives. Is there anyone in particular who may be in the Leicester parish records who you would like me to look for?

Bill

SYLVESTER Surname In Indiana

tdsylvester — 2009-05-04 04:01:39Z

The link http://www.thesylvesterfamily.com has changed to http://www.sylvester-genealogy.com.

Is “Mrs. C. H. Sylvester”, Carrie Pippin, born1872, died after 1935 ?

bridgedavid — 2009-04-29 17:25:19Z

From the obituary of Charles M. Pippin (abt. 1869-1935) which appeared in the
Denton Journal, Denton, Caroline County, Maryland on February 2, 1935

We learn that "Charles M. Pippin, aged 66 , who had been in poor health died …Thursday evening …
he is survived by the following sisters and brothers: Misses Mary and Josephine Pippin and Mrs. C. H. Sylvester, of Denton; Mrs. Effa Patchett, of Atlantic City, N.J; James H. Pippin, Ridgely, and Guy Pippin, of Wilmington.”

Who was Mrs. C. H. Sylvester, of Denton, MD.?
I believe that she may have been Carrie Pippin, born1872, died after 1935
What was her husband’s name?

More details on the other members of this family, listed above:
Miss Mary Pippin, unmarried, 1874-1948
Miss Josephine Pippin, unmarried, 1862-1947
Mrs. Effa Patchett, of Atlantic City, N.J; (1866-1947, she married Robert Harry Patchett)
James H. Pippin, Ridgely, MD, (1870-1951, he married Sarah Estelle Smith, 1870-1928)
Guy Pippin, of Wilmington, DE, (1881-1969, he married Emma H. Poore, 1993-1929)

David Bridge
Alexandria, VA
BridgeDavid at earthlink dot net

Re: Sylvester Lace industry Nottingham

Meld2410 — 2009-04-29 09:47:18Z

Hi
I have some relatives in the lace industry. William Sylvester (born about 1818), Thomas Sylvester (born about 1846) and Alfred Sylvester (born 1884). Alfred was my Great Grandfather. I don't really know anything about the lace industry yet or if what they did was unusual or if it was commonplace in Nottingham. I know that Alfred and Annie with their children Ivy and Leonard went to Germany before the First World War (something to do with lacemaking) so presume that is why they are not on the 1911 website.

Re: Eli, Almira and Anson Sylvester and Eleazer Sylvester of Chesterfield, Hampshire, MA

meldridgem — 2009-04-14 22:54:59Z

I think I might have "found" Eli, Almira and Anson Harvey Sylvester's parents along with a "new" brother(=Bartlett N. SYLVESTER, b. FEB 1822, Dutchess Co.) It all seems to fit. Go to rootsweb.com world tree and search for Nehemiah SYLVESTER, b. 27 Feb 1792 (prob. born in MA), m. to Palmedia MURDOCK (prob. born in NY, abt 1798) and died March 25,1839 (less than 3 months after Anson's birth, if 1839 is correct). Palmedia looks to have siblings: Daniel MURDOCK and Eli Harvey MURDOCK(lived in Cayuga Co.). Nehemiah's dad (also Nehemiah, b.1746) looks to be the brother of the Nathaniel in your query (Nehemiah Sr's wife, Hannah, might also be a BARTLETT). Residences of Nehemiah(b.1792) and Palmedia include Saratoga Co. Palmedia's dad, Eli MURDOCK (Sr.) was also in Dutchess Co. around the time that your Eli SYLVESTER was born there. What do you think?

Re: Brother and Sister

INNOgenius — 2009-04-05 04:02:02Z

Hi andrea

Re: Brother and Sister

INNOgenius — 2009-04-05 04:01:26Z

Hello there,

May I ask who you are? I may know the people you are looking for.

SYLVESTER~ William H. ( 1841) in ID

mttreehugger — 2009-04-01 20:53:35Z

Headstone is located in the Park View Cemetery: New Plymouth, Payette Co., ID.

SYLVESTER Gloria R 1936-2000 section 10

t42DFWNat — 2009-03-04 23:32:37Z

SYLVESTER Gloria R 1936-2000 section 10

I photographed this gravestone in the DFW National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 201,156 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: SYLVESTER, Mason Franklin of Oregon

JudeeHerr — 2009-03-01 20:25:46Z

I'm just now seeing your email, I'll look into checking
Oregon records, thanks so much.
Mason Sylvester was not my birth father, my mother
was married to him and had a daughter 12/7/1950. My
mother passed away last November and I'm now looking for
HER birth mother. Thanks for responding, I had pretty
much given up finding Kathy Sylvester. Judee

Re: DNA Test

cscrofano1 — 2009-01-31 01:17:05Z

Interesting, I just might have to try it. Which Sylvesters are you related to? Any in the Philadelphia Area? Contact me at msylvester713@aol.com

Re: John D Sylvester born 2/20/1940

cscrofano1 — 2009-01-31 01:15:10Z

Who was his brother? Also, what part of PA? Any updates on your information since this post? Contact me at msylvester713@aol.com. Thank you! We might have a match..

Putzier

dede10 — 2008-06-18 18:58:53Z

Relatives of Hazel Putzier Sylvester or NE Iowa

Re: Sylvester and Pickett Family Tree

voyagerone — 2009-01-10 19:32:04Z

thank you for permitting me to see your information. It seems that your family is from the Sylvesters that landed in Massachusetts and mine landed in Maryland.

Thanks again.

Curt

Sylvester and Pickett Family Tree

voyagerone — 2009-01-05 22:50:20Z

I wish to contact the person who is in charge of the Sylvester and Pickett Family Tree. If anyone knows who is in charge of this family tree please email me at voyagerone@verizon.net or call me at 260-341-0815.

Thank you.. Curt Sylvester

Sylvesters of Maryland

voyagerone — 2009-01-05 22:39:08Z

I am seeking information about any of the Sylvesters in the colony of Maryland prior to 1800. Looking for information on John Silvester born 1717 in Talbot County and his son William born 1753 in Talbot County. Also information on John's ancestors.

Persons who have information are invited to call me at 260-341-0815.

Thank you. Curt Sylvester

Evander Sylvester

DorothySwanson44 — 2007-12-14 00:55:11Z

Would appreciate the obituary of Evander Sylvester who d. Aug. 4, 1960 at Bethesda, Maryland. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Re: Sylvester's of Philadelphia

cscrofano1 — 2009-01-31 00:55:47Z

My great Grandfather is that Carmen Sylvester who was a policeman, was Frank and Carmen's father named Angelo? I have plenty of family infos and would love to exchange them with you if this is a match! please contact me at email: msylvester713@aol.com ... i HOPE to hear from you soon! Thanks.

Sylvester (Silvestri) Italy-Philadelphia, PA

cscrofano1 — 2009-01-31 00:26:19Z

I am looking for anyone with the relation to:
Angelo Silvestri ( Italy )
Carmen Sylvester ( Philadelphia ) Married Mary Kilyan
Kids:
Romeo Carmen Sylvester ( " )
James "Jimmy" Sylvester ( " )
Angelina Sylvester ( " )
John Sylvester ( " )

Any information or correspondance would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Sylvester of Derry, PA

dutashark — 2008-01-07 01:07:53Z

I'm looking for information on Camille and Helen (Ellen?)Sylvester of Derry, PA and their descendants. The 1930 census information that I have shows that they had 8 children, Lewis, Diagina (Jean), Mary (my grandmother), Ardwin, Edna, Arthur, Louise, and Diana. They did not appear on any other earlier census which is odd. I have very little information on Camille except that he died circa 1934 in an accident, and I know even less about Helen (Ellen?). The son Arthur died in WWII at the age of 22 in 1944, and he was married to Perrine Maggorie. I would also like to know where in Italy that Camille and Helen immigrated from. Their youngest child, Diana, had at least one child, Sue Ellen Schmitt, born in 1954. I would like to get in touch with anyone who is a descendant of their children, so we can share family ancestry. Any one with information on these Sylvesters, I would greatly appreciate it if you email me at dutashark@yahoo.com.

Re: Robert Sylvester's daughter Lucy married William Church

countrycousin2 — 2008-03-22 15:45:24Z

William and Lucy B Sylvester Church had 4 children according to the 1910 History of Hanover, Lucy W. born 21 Nov. 1824, William born 15 Oct. 1827, Eliza M. born Feb. 1835 & Hannah S. born Nov. 1837. I see the Church line was descended through Richard born 1608 who had a son Col. Benjamin with a son Thomas in the intro to CHURCH.

Re: Nevada/California Sylvester

carolynnemolden — 2009-01-07 09:45:25Z

my grandfather William b sylvester and his family including his brother melton or milton sylvester left illinios to move to las vegas nevada sometime in the 50s but they never moved to cali but his brother might have.

Re: Gladys Sylvester

carolynnemolden — 2009-01-07 09:12:41Z

I have a greatgrandmother named gladys, who i have found very few tags too, im searching so hard for her but nothing matches. please send any info you might have. thank you

Jaques Sylvester

Hbrewster76 — 2009-01-27 16:53:12Z

I'm looking for information about a Jacques Sylvester born in Belgium in 1883 and came to Toronto in 1906. He married a Laura B. Corkum in Toronto in 1914. Anything about this couple would be great.

Re: Violet Sylvester (Robello)

bake32003 — 2009-01-27 17:35:19Z

Did you ever find her? It looks like you posted this many years ago. You may have already found what you needed. If not let me know. My family is from her 2nd family.

Re: Zella Sylvester 1911 - 1981

grammyd113 — 2008-11-29 02:04:02Z

My dad and Zella were brother and sister. My dad lives in Greenville near Grand Rapids. My older brother lives there too. There are 4 of us. There is George, Karen, Jean(me) and Richard. George lives in Greenville, Karen lives in Lansing, I live in Mackinaw City and Richard lives in Taylor. All in Michigan. I really didn't know that my dad had any sisters or a brother. I found out about maybe 5 out 10 years ago. I asked my dad about his side of the family because I didn't know my aunts or uncle or grandparents. I wanted to learn more about them. I would like to stay in contact with you. Here is my email address. grammy_d@charter.net E-mail me with your e-mail address.

Re: Zella Sylvester 1911 - 1981

grammyd113 — 2008-11-25 16:55:21Z

I would be a niece. My dad is her brother William Sylvester. I have been in contact with Rick too. He sent me the Family tree from the Sylvester's. Jean

Re: Sylvester/Lavouitte - Michigan

grammyd113 — 2008-11-24 19:50:07Z

webkbob
George W and Susan are my great grandparents. George F is my grandfather. George and Susan had 5 children. There names are Leonard G, George F, Mary Ellen, Frederick Melvin and Louis. If you want to know any more info you can email me at grammy_d@charter.net. I can give you more info.

Jean

Re: Zella Sylvester 1911 - 1981

grammyd113 — 2008-11-24 19:31:34Z

I am the niece of your grandmother Vivian. There are 6 children of George and Pearl. There names are William, Vivian, George, Zella, Jacqueline, and Willow. I have gone back to 1580 to Nehemiah, that is Richard Sylvester of 1608. Let me know how far you have gone back.

Jean

Re: Zella Sylvester 1911 - 1981

grammyd113 — 2008-11-24 19:14:35Z

I was just wondering if you have found any information about Zella Sylvester. If not I thind I can help you out.

Jean

Re: Priscilla Sylvester

lightninluke — 2008-12-27 20:30:13Z

im a sylvester from ohio my grandparents from around cleveland ohio edward sylvester i live in ashtabula co. ohio my name is kenneth sylvester. looking for info on sylvesters that are english french canadian german my father had 13 brothers and sisters they were mostly born in cleveland but lived in mantua ohio then rome ohio

Re: Retracing my steps: Sylvester - Barden connection

TonyS42 — 2007-12-18 22:32:57Z

Yes, we are on the same page(s), David, re Dr. Albie Warren Sylvester's interpretation of "The Sylvesters Or Silvesters And Their Name." And you are correct, he had Calvin's d.o.d as 1813. Another descendant had given me 1847, and having been warned that Dr. Albie's work was full of errors, questioned the discrepancy.

By the way, notice one of your web pages says "Mary or Sarah Sylvester" married Timothy Hall (b. 1714). Both sisters married and had children by Timothy Hall. It was sister Sarah's daughter by Hall (Mary Hall, b. 1754) who in 1771 married her third cousin, Edmund Sylvester (b. 1751), the father or your Calvin.

With thanks for your reply and best holiday wishes to you and yours from the Outer Banks of North Carolina,

Tony Sylvester

Re: Retracing my steps: Sylvester - Barden connection

TonyS42 — 2007-12-11 19:31:23Z

The late Dr. Abbie Warren Sylvester, in his genealogical papers, said Calvin died at Etna in October of 1847 (rather than 1813 as you have it) "leaving four small children in rather destitute circumstances." He identified three of them as Daniel, b. 11 Jan 1811; Sewell, b. 4 Jan 1812; and Lovina, b. 9 Jan 1813 and d. 26 May 1830. AWS did not identify the fourth child, which I gather from your list was a girl. The 1847 death date raises questions about the 'four small children' assertion but I also wonder whether 1813 is correct. Any comment, additions or corrections?

Sylvester Lace industry Nottingham

SARA_SYLVESTER — 2008-12-09 10:07:25Z

I am trying to unravel the multitude of Sylvesters working in the lace industry in Nottingham, England in the 19C. Does anyone else have ancestors in this category?

Re: Sylvester and Pickett Family Tree

wildfir399 — 2009-01-07 23:10:09Z

my mom was a sylvester. please cheack out my page and i will also e-mail you.

Re: Sylvester of Philadelphia

rscriboni — 2007-11-19 01:41:20Z

Hi Cheryl: Wondering if you post thost pics of Sylvester. it would be appreciated.... thanks

Sylvester's of Philadelphia

rscriboni — 2007-11-05 23:31:08Z

Looking for information re: Frank Sylvester brother Carmen Sylvester was a detective in Philadelphia. Possibly born in NY approx. 1880-1890. He was linked to a Rose Morrow (Lynch) of Philadelphia and they had two children Frank and Samuel Any info greatly appreciated.

Re: Zella Sylvester 1911 - 1981

MDYKI — 2008-11-25 13:37:28Z

I have the same information. I have been in contact with R. Birch. One of G-A. Jackie's boys. Are you one of Zella's children? I've been able to find stuff on most of the other siblings but oddly enough, not so much on my grandmother, not even a picture. Thanks for sending the message. M'Lis

Re: Zella Sylvester 1911 - 1981

MDYKI — 2008-11-26 13:26:24Z

Jean if you would like you can contact me via e-mail.
mimid189@hotmail.com

Re: Zella Sylvester 1911 - 1981

MDYKI — 2008-11-26 13:22:37Z

I having alot of info about Zella. She was the first one I found stuff on. I guess I should amend my earlier statement. I don't know alot about George or your dad. Everyone I asked had no idea what had happened to him. The only info I had is that he had a son named Tom (Butch) that lived with my grandmother Vivian. I guess that means that Tom is your brother? He would know the most about my grandmother. Probably even has pictures. Do you know how to contact him? My dad and his sister Fran have been asking me to try and find one. They were all sent away and my aunt has never seen her. M'Lis

Re: Retracing my steps: Sylvester - Barden connection

DavidWSylvester — 2007-12-12 00:05:22Z

Hi TonyS42,

Thanks for your note about Calvin Sylvester.

I haven't seen Dr. Sylvester's "genealogical papers" per se but I do have an expanded copy of his booklet entitled "The Sylvesters Or Silvesters And Their Name". Are we talking about the same thing? (By "expanded" I mean that my grandmother Evangeline Sylvester (nee Washburn) added later generations).

In Dr. Sylvester's booklet (by the way the spelling of his name was Albie Warren Sylvester) he gives 1813 as Calvin's date of death.

On page 4 he states:

"Calvin (6) Born in Chesterfield, Mass. Nov.1, 1782, Went to Etna, Maine in 1808. Perhaps with Asa (6). Married ... Died in 1813, leaving four small children in rather destitute circumstances. His widow afterwards married John Dunton of Hampden, Maine."

On page 9 in addition to the information on Daniel and Sewell he states:

"3 and 4 Daughters of Calvin. No record found."

Maybe you have some information that I don't have. I would like to know the source of Dr. Sylvester's "genealogical papers" if you wouldn't mind sharing.

Regards,

David

Re: Allen Sylvester of Indiana/Illinois

casper707 — 2008-04-27 18:13:36Z

i have information on allen sylvester parents and elvira parents.. elvira father was my g/g/g grandfather contact me at thassell@cebridge.net

DNA Test

thompsongarya — 2008-06-16 19:58:05Z

I would encourage and Sylvester males to get a DNA test such as the one offered on Ancestry.com. The more results that are posted and compared there, the better chance we have of making connections. It will also help eliminate lines that are not related.My father is the only Sylvester on the Ancestry site so far.

Mary Sylvester, was Mary Waterhouse

TANYACLANCY1 — 2008-11-28 18:29:36Z

Hi All

I am looking to try and contact a Mary Sylvester (was Waterhouse) widow of Paul R Sylvester. We believe that her father Rupert Waterhouse was my Great Grandfathers - Tinsley Waterhouse brother. We also believe that she is leaving in Bath England
Looking forward to hearing from anyone who can help us reunite a family that knows very little about each other.

Kind Regards
Tanya