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SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 10 Mar 1859 in Springville, Utah, Utah.4,5
She died on 10 Mar 1933 in St. George, Washington, Utah.4,5 She was buried
on 11 Mar 1933 in St. George, Washington, Utah.4,5 [master ged.FTW]
[1840319.FTW] !Baptism date from St. George East Ward (027,338), other records have a date a year earlier. Parents: James SYLVESTER and Rebecca NICHOLSON. Spouse: Andreas Ferdinand GREGERSON. Andreas Ferdinand GREGERSON and Altheria SYLVESTER were married on 20 Dec 1878 in St. George, Washington, Utah.4,5 Children were: Rosinia Christena SYLVESTER, Andrew Eric GREGERSEN, Arthur William GREGERSON, Wilford GREGERSEN, Grant GREGERSON, James Sylvester GREGERSEN, Altheria (Althea) Rebecca GREGERSON, Eliza Laprele GREGERSEN, Earl Francis GREGERSEN, Dorothy Lovinia Or Lavina GREGERSON. Angelina SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 18 Sep 1859 in Newbold On Avon, Warwick, England.4,5 She was christened on 6 Nov 1859 in Newbold On Avon, Warwick, England.4,5 She is reference number SY07040208. [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Christening: Newbold-on-Avon Parish Register Birth: Birthday book of neice, Annie Elizabeth West Parents: George SYLVESTER and Maria DANN. Ann SYLVESTER4,5 was christened on 13 May 1792 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5 She was buried on 1 May 1796 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Christening: Sheffield Parish Register Burial: Sheffield Parish Register Baptism and endowment done, 21 Feb 1975 / 8 Apr 1975. Parents: Joseph SELVESTER and Rebecca BERRY. Ann SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 28 Oct 1806 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5 She was christened on 26 Nov 1806 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5,3384 She died after 1852.4,5 Parents: Charles SYLVESTER and Sarah DIXON. Spouse: Thomas CRESWICK. Thomas CRESWICK and Ann SYLVESTER were married. Ann Maria SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 5 Aug 1839 in North Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5 She died on 12 May 1846 in Brightside, Sheffield, Yorks, Eng.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Birth: Some family records give her birth date as 6 Aug but the birth certificate says 5 Aug, residence #5 Smithfield, Sheffield North. Death: Certificate, residence Attercliff Rd. Brightside, Sheffield Parents: James SYLVESTER and Rebecca NICHOLSON. Anne SYLVESTER4,5 was christened on 27 Dec 1754 in Rotherham, Yorks, England.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Christening: Rotherham Parish Register Parents: Joseph SYLVESTER and Hannah RYDALL. Anne SYLVESTER5,128 was born about 1590.5,128 Spouse: Andrew COE. Andrew COE and Anne SYLVESTER were married. Arthur Franklin SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 7 Jul 1884 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 He died on 17 Oct 1935 in Tonopah, Nye, Nevada.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Sources: Death Cert., Elsinore Ward Records, 1900 US Census. Ward record give birthdate as 4 Jul 1884. Parents: Joshua William SYLVESTER and Caroline Carlson Or Engborg Or CHRISTENSEN. Benjamin SYLVESTER4,5 was christened on 20 Sep 1717 in Rotherham, Yorks, England.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Christening and Marriage: Rotherham Parish Register Parents: Edward SYLVESTER and Mary KENT. Spouse: Martha WAINWRIGHT. Benjamin SYLVESTER and Martha WAINWRIGHT were married on 11 Nov 1744 in Rotherham, Yorks, England.4,5 Benjamin SYLVESTER4,5 was christened on 21 Mar 1814 in Bloomsbury, London, Middlesex, England.4,5 He died about 1855 in India, Or At Sea, India.4,5 He is reference number SYL070402. [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Christening: St. George's, Bloomsbury Parish Register (by correspondence) Death: Family tradition/records say he died in India or at sea. Parents: Joshua SYLVESTER and Ann Or Hannah WEBB. Benjamin SYLVESTER4,5 was christened on 24 Oct 1779 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5 He died about 1855.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Occupation: Bridlebit Maker Christening: Sheffield Parish Register Marriage: Wife's given name from christening records of children, no marriage found Parents: Joseph SELVESTER and Rebecca BERRY. Spouse: Elizabeth. Benjamin SYLVESTER and Elizabeth were married. Caroline SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 6 Feb 1882 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 She died on 16 Feb 1882 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 Parents: Joshua William SYLVESTER and Caroline Carlson Or Engborg Or CHRISTENSEN. Charles SYLVESTER4,5 was christened on 27 May 1751 in Rotherham, Yorks, England.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Christening: Rotherham Parish Register Parents: Joseph SYLVESTER and Hannah RYDALL. Charles SYLVESTER4,5 was christened in 1755 in Rotherham, Yorks, England.4,5 Parents: Samuel SYLVESTER and Mary. Charles SYLVESTER4,5 was christened on 11 Jun 1809 in Weeley, Essex, England.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Weeley Parish Register, 1,702,651.7 Register gives birth date as 13 Jun even though christening was 11 Jun. Joshua listed as in the 59th Reg. and Ann's maiden name of Webb given in christening record. Parents: Joshua SYLVESTER and Ann Or Hannah WEBB. Charles SYLVESTER4,5 was christened on 10 Jul 1774 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5,3384 He died on 15 Jan 1828 in Gt Russell St., London, Mddlsx, England.4,5,3738 He was buried on 21 Jan 1828 in St. George's, Bloomsbury, Mddlsx, England.4,5,3739 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Christening: Sheffield Parish Register Marriage: Rotherham Parish Register Death and burial: Obituary and letters (Sheffield Library) !Charles Sylvester was a fairly renowned inventor during his lifetime. A bust of him, purported to be by Sir Francis Chantrey is held by the Derby Museum. He worked with William Strutt in the design of heating systems in many building in England, including the Derby Infirmary. Parents: Joseph SELVESTER and Sarah MILLS. Spouse: Sarah DIXON. Charles SYLVESTER and Sarah DIXON were married on 13 Aug 1798 in Rotherham, Yorks, England.4,5,2528 Children were: Sarah SYLVESTER, John SYLVESTER, Mary SYLVESTER, Charles SYLVESTER, Charles SYLVESTER, Ann SYLVESTER. Charles SYLVESTER4,5 was christened on 8 Jun 1821 in Bloomsbury, London, Middlesex, England.4,5 He died on 10 Nov 1882 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5 He is reference number SYL070405. [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Christening: St. George's, Bloomsbury Parish Register (by correspondence) Birth: 1851 Census says born in Sheffield, 1871 Census says born in London. Marriage: Marriage Certificate, residence, Doctor's Field, Sheffield, age 28, bachelor, AugerMaker Death: Death Certificate Resided at 4 Milton St., Eccleshall Bierlow, Sheffield (wife's death cert. and letters. Sealing of spouse also done 11 May 1984 London Temple. Parents: Joshua SYLVESTER and Ann Or Hannah WEBB. Spouse: Sarah COTTERELL. Charles SYLVESTER and Sarah COTTERELL were married on 28 Aug 1850 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5 Children were: Albina SYLVESTER. Charles SYLVESTER4,5 was born about 1804 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5 He was buried on 31 Jul 1804 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5,3384 Parents: Charles SYLVESTER and Sarah DIXON. Charles SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 7 Apr 1805 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5,3384 He was christened on 11 Sep 1805 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5,3384 He was buried on 10 Feb 1808 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5,3384 Parents: Charles SYLVESTER and Sarah DIXON. Charles SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 17 Feb 1873 in Newbold On Avon, Warwick, England.4,5 He is reference number SY07040214. [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Birth: Birth Certificate Parents: George SYLVESTER and Maria DANN. Christine Eliza SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 24 Nov 1866 in Gunnison, Sanpete, Utah.4,5 She died on 20 Sep 1918 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 She was buried in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Old family records and Elsinore Ward Records give her birthplace as Gunnison, but her death certificate and cemetary records give her birthplace as Mona. !Eliza was sealed to Hammer Magleby (deceased) the day she was endowed. This has been verified as being performed on 4 Apr 1917 in the Manti Temple. The sealing record gives his name as "Hanmer" Magleby, born 24 Feb 1867, Milton, Morgan, UT and died 1896. His brother, John Ephraim Magleby was the proxy. Parents: Joshua William SYLVESTER and Christine Christensen Or JENSEN. Claudis SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 2 Aug 1891 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 He died on 2 Aug 1891 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 Parents: Joshua William SYLVESTER and Caroline Carlson Or Engborg Or CHRISTENSEN. Clinton Reed SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 17 Sep 1903 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 He died on 3 Jan 1982 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah.4,5 Parents: James William SYLVESTER and Mahala Charlotte BELL. Curtis SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 7 Aug 1892 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 He died on 5 Sep 1892 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 Parents: Joshua William SYLVESTER and Caroline Carlson Or Engborg Or CHRISTENSEN. Dee Or Dea Thomas SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 4 Apr 1897 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 He died on 3 Nov 1962 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah.4,5 Parents: James William SYLVESTER and Mahala Charlotte BELL. Dora Lavina SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 6 Sep 1877 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 She died on 2 Nov 1878 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 Parents: Joshua William SYLVESTER and Caroline Carlson Or Engborg Or CHRISTENSEN. Edward SYLVESTER4,5 was christened on 21 Jan 1679 in Rotherham, Yorks, England.4,5,2528 He was buried on 30 Nov 1758 in Rotherham, Yorks, England.4,5,2528 He is reference number SY20802. [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Occ: Naylor Christening, Marriage and Burial: Rotherham Parish Register Parents: John SYLVESTER. Spouse: Mary KENT. Edward SYLVESTER and Mary KENT were married on 22 Sep 1700 in Rotherham, Yorks, England.4,5 Children were: Joseph SYLVESTER, Elizabeth SYLVESTER, Mary SYLVESTER, Edward SYLVESTER, Samuel SYLVESTER, Sarah SYLVESTER, Benjamin SYLVESTER, Thomas SYLVESTER. Edward SYLVESTER4,5 was christened in Mar 1707 in Rotherham, Yorks, England.4,5 He died on 14 Jan 1776 in Rotherham, Yorks, England.4,5 He was born in Kimberworth.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Christening, Burial: Rotherham Parish Register Marriage, Wooley Parish Register Parents: Edward SYLVESTER and Mary KENT. Spouse: Annie Marie WENTWORTH. Edward SYLVESTER and Annie Marie WENTWORTH were married on 21 Nov 1726 in Wooley, Yorks, England.4,5 Eleanore SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 13 Nov 1885 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 She died on 17 Nov 1891 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Source: Headstone Parents: Joshua William SYLVESTER and Caroline Carlson Or Engborg Or CHRISTENSEN. Eliza SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 7 Mar 1852 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri.4,5 She died on 1 Aug 1867 in Nephi, Juab, Utah, Utah.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Birth: Information given in St. George Temple at time of her endowment gives birth as 7 Mar 1852. (TIB) Sealing record shows date of 7 Aug 1852. Parents: James SYLVESTER and Rebecca NICHOLSON. Elizabeth SYLVESTER4,5 was christened on 2 Oct 1796 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Christening: Sheffield Parish Register Name in temple records given as Betsy. Parents: Joseph SELVESTER and Rebecca BERRY. Spouse: JACKSON. JACKSON and Elizabeth SYLVESTER were married. Elizabeth SYLVESTER4,5 was christened on 28 Jun 1702 in Rotherham, Yorks, England.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Christening: Rotherham Parish Register Parents: Edward SYLVESTER and Mary KENT. Elizabeth SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 22 Feb 1879 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 She died on 12 Feb 1973 in Richfield, Sevier, Utah.4,5 She was also known as Libby. She was buried in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah.4,5 Parents: Joshua William SYLVESTER and Caroline Carlson Or Engborg Or CHRISTENSEN. Emma SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 17 Dec 1847 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5 She died on 4 Feb 1864 in Gunnison, Sevier, Utah, Utah.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !In separate records the surname Lewis or Lees is added after Emma's name. But there is no record of marriage for her. An old Genealogical Society correspondence file (539,845) makes reference to a James Lees born at Sheffield. Birth: Certificate, residence Duke St, Sheffield Park Parents: James SYLVESTER and Rebecca NICHOLSON. Emma SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 19 Apr 1880 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 She died on 15 Aug 1927 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Baptism: Elsinore Ward Records (025,931). Ratification baptism also performed 8 Dec 1967 (TIB). Parents: Joshua William SYLVESTER and Christine Christensen Or JENSEN. Spouse: Arthur William MCGHIE. Arthur William MCGHIE and Emma SYLVESTER were married on 4 Sep 1912 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah.4,5 Children were: Sybil Louise MC GHIE. Esther SYLVESTER4,5 was christened on 27 Apr 1748 in Rotherham, Yorks, England.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Christening: Rotherham Parish Register Parents: Joseph SYLVESTER and Hannah RYDALL. Eugene SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 17 Jan 1899 in Toquerville, Washington, Utah.4,5 He died on 9 Sep 1899.4,5 Parents: Joseph SYLVESTER and Jane Allie HANKS. Fawn Mahala SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 28 Oct 1901 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 She died on 9 Mar 1932 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 Parents: James William SYLVESTER and Mahala Charlotte BELL. Franklin James SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 17 Jun 1881 in Pintura, Washington, Utah.4,5 He died on 8 Mar 1962 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah.4,5 Parents: Joseph SYLVESTER and Jane Allie HANKS. George SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 4 Jun 1812 in Pittsmoor, Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5 He died on 15 May 1886 in Rugby, Warwks, England.4,5 He is reference number SY070401. [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Birth: Date from Sheffield Ward Records, place from Census records, although two census records say he was born at sea and two say he was born in Sheffield. (1851 born Sheffield, 1861 born at sea, 1871 born Pittsmoor (Sheffield), 1881 born at sea). Tradition among his descendants say he was born at sea. Marriage: #1, marriage record not found, #2 Newbold-on-Avon parish register (555,375) Death: Death Certificate Occupation: Railroad Engineer He was baptized 2 Jan 1851, excomunicated 16 Mar 1856. His son was excom- municated on 27 July 1856, rebaptized on 26 Apr 1857, and excommunicated again on 14 Feb 1858. His first wife, Agnes, died as a member of the Church but her baptism date is unknown. (Source: Rugby Branch Records) He spent some time in France working on the railroad, and one daughter, Rosina or Rosenia, was supposedly born in Paris in 1847. Parents: Joshua SYLVESTER and Ann Or Hannah WEBB. Spouse: Agnes LAWRENCE. George SYLVESTER and Agnes LAWRENCE were married about 1838.4,5 Children were: Theodore SYLVESTER, Agnes SYLVESTER, Lavena SYLVESTER, Rosenia SYLVESTER, Joseph SYLVESTER. Spouse: Maria DANN. George SYLVESTER and Maria DANN were married on 12 May 1856 in Newbold On Avon, Warwks, England.4,5 Children were: Selina Dann SYLVESTER, Theophilus SYLVESTER, Angelina SYLVESTER, Philip SYLVESTER, Theadore SYLVESTER, Walter Fray SYLVESTER, Joshua George SYLVESTER, Osgood SYLVESTER, Charles SYLVESTER. George Albert SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 13 Sep 1880 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 He died on 23 Dec 1957 in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, California.4,5 He was buried on 28 Dec 1957 in Santaquin, Utah, Utah.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Elsinore Ward Record gives birthdate as 27 Sep. Parents: Joshua William SYLVESTER and Caroline Carlson Or Engborg Or CHRISTENSEN. Gladys SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 23 May 1896 in Pintura, Washington, Utah.4,5 She died on 9 Jul 1960 in Toquerville, Washington, Utah.4,5 She was buried in St. George, Washington, Utah.4,5 Parents: Joseph SYLVESTER and Jane Allie HANKS. Hadava SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 24 Jan 1875 in Bellevue, Washington, Utah.4,5 She died on 6 Feb 1970 in Richfield, Sevier, Utah.4,5 She was also known as Ada. [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Baptism date given in Elsinore Ward Records as 10 Jan and 10 June. Parents: Joshua William SYLVESTER and Caroline Carlson Or Engborg Or CHRISTENSEN. Hannah SYLVESTER4,5 was christened on 16 Dec 1787 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Christening: Sheffield Parish Register Endowment also done 8 Apr 1975 Parents: Joseph SELVESTER and Rebecca BERRY. Hannah SYLVESTER4,5 was christened on 14 Mar 1738 in Rotherham, Yorks, England.4,5 She was buried on 17 Mar 1738 in Rotherham, Yorks, England.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Christening: Rotherham Parish Register Burial: Rotherham Parish Register Parents: Joseph SYLVESTER and Hannah RYDALL. Helen SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 4 Aug 1911 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 She died on 4 Aug 1911 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 Parents: James William SYLVESTER and Mahala Charlotte BELL. Herman Cyrus SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 11 Aug 1889 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 He died on 22 Feb 1982 in Richfield, Sevier, Utah.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Elsinore Ward Records and Social Security Death Index list name as Cyrus H. Sylvester. Parents: Joshua William SYLVESTER and Caroline Carlson Or Engborg Or CHRISTENSEN. Hessie Henrietta SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 29 Dec 1889 in Elsinore, Sevier, Utah.4,5 She died on 23 Dec 1979 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah.4,5 Parents: James William SYLVESTER and Mahala Charlotte BELL. James SYLVESTER4,5 was christened on 25 Sep 1785 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5 [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Christening: Sheffield Parish Register Marriage: Sheffield Parish Register Occupation: Bracebitmaker Parents: Joseph SELVESTER and Rebecca BERRY. Spouse: Mary COLLEY. James SYLVESTER and Mary COLLEY were married on 24 Jul 1806 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5 James SYLVESTER4,5 was born on 4 Dec 1815 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5 He was christened on 28 Jan 1816 in St. Peter's, Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5 He was buried in May 1888 in Pintura, Washington, Utah.4,5 He died on 19 May 1888 in Pintura, Washington, Utah.4,5 He is reference number SY0702. [master ged.FTW] [1840319.FTW] !Christening: St. Peter's, Sheffield Parish Register Marriage: Marriage Certificate, residence Hermitage St., Sheffield Death: LDS Ward Record Baptism: Sealing record !James always gave his birthdate as 4 Dec 1815, yet the christening record lists his birthdate as 4 Sep 1815. We give James benefit of the doubt and credit the mistake with the Sheffield parish clerk. !Sealed by George A. Smith at his home in Provo (EH 183,983). Also sealed when endowed in the EH on 3 Jun 1865. Sealed by Wilford Woodruff (183,405) A note in one of the temple record books kept by James and Rebecca and their daughter Roseinia Sylvester Jarvis records that on 30 June 1882 in the St. George Temple, James and Rebecca received the second anointing. Anointed to James Sylvester was Rebecca and also Ann Hague and Hannah Cowley. The anointing was under the hands of John D.T. McAllister. !There were many deceased women sealed to James Sylvester in the St. George Temple. These included: Ann Hague, died 6 Jul 1851, and sealed to James on 14 Mar 1877. It is believed that her son Leonard was one of the orphans brought to Utah by James. She was sealed to James by Erastus Snow. Hannah Cowley, d. Jun 1849, sealed on 15 Mar 1877 by Wilford Woodruff. Mary Petrina Christensen, sealed 10 Apr 1877 SG Sarah Moore, b. abt 1817 in Gloucester, Eng., sealed 21 Jun 1882 SG Deborah Badger, b abt 1813 in Sheffield and Ann Butterell b abt 1817 in Sheffield who were sealed on 27 Feb 1891. Two groups of women from Massachusetts with the surname Sylvester were sealed to him on 8 May 1901 and 27 Apr 1904. Parents: Joshua SYLVESTER and Ann Or Hannah WEBB. Spouse: Rebecca NICHOLSON. James SYLVESTER and Rebecca NICHOLSON were married on 27 Feb 1838 in Sheffield, Yorks, England.4,5 Children were: Ann Maria SYLVESTER, Rebecca SYLVESTER, Joshua William SYLVESTER, Mary Elizabeth SYLVESTER, Emma SYLVESTER, James SYLVESTER, Eliza SYLVESTER, Lovinia Nicholson SYLVESTER, Roseinia SYLVESTER, Altheria SYLVESTER, Joseph SYLVESTER. |