Willy Scobie1

M, #46446
Last Edited13 Jul 2022
     Willy married Julia (?).1

Family

Julia (?)
Child

Citations

  1. [S2160] Deaths: Fairbrother, The Province, Vancouver, British Columbia, 02 Nov 2005, Page 83, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Hazel Emma FAIRBROTHER nee Scobie. Hereinafter cited as The Province.

Julia (?)1

F, #46447
Last Edited13 Jul 2022
     Julia married Willy Scobie.1

Family

Willy Scobie
Child

Citations

  1. [S2160] Deaths: Fairbrother, The Province, Vancouver, British Columbia, 02 Nov 2005, Page 83, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Hazel Emma FAIRBROTHER nee Scobie. Hereinafter cited as The Province.

Olive Geraldine Munroe1

F, #46449, b. 28 December 1919, d. 26 July 1994
Father*Roderick Rea Munro2
Mother*Margaret Severnia Malmin2
Last Edited30 Jul 2022
     She was born on 28 December 1919 at land location 30 35 08 W3, near Rice Lake between Asquith and Delisle, RM of Loganton, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.2,1 Olive married Harold Edward Souster in 1939.1,3
     Olive Geraldine Munroe died on 26 July 1994 at Sunnyside Nursing Home, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 74.1
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Predeceased by her husband, Harold Souster.1

     Olive Geraldine Munroe was buried on 29 July 1994 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.1
     Her name was recorded as Olive Gerldine Munro on her birth registration.2
     In the obituary of Harold Edward Souster who died 6 March 1970, his wife, Olive Souster, was listed as a survivor.3
     In the obituary of Florence Harriet Sarah Henry who died 18 September 1993, her sister-in-law, Olive Whyte, of Saskatoon, was listed as a survivor.4
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 29 July 1994.1

Family

Harold Edward Souster b. 23 Jul 1908, d. 6 Mar 1970
Marriage*Olive married Harold Edward Souster in 1939.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S2165] Deaths: Whyte, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 29 Jul 1994, Page 19, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Olive Geraldine (Souster) WHYTE, 1919-1994. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  2. [S1090] EHealth Saskatchewan, Genealogy Index Searches , eHealth Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Genealogy Search Page; "Birth, Marriage & Death Register Index"; cited as "SK eHealth Genealogy Searches., Olive Gerldine Munro, Gender: Female, Birth Date: 28 Dec 1919, Birth Place: 30 35 8 3, Saskatchewan, Canada, Father: Roderick Rea Munro, Mother: Margaret Severnia Malmin, Registration #: 21429.
  3. [S2169] Provincial obituaries: Harold Edward Souster, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 07 Mar 1970, Page 29, column 8 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Harold Souster (Aged 61). Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  4. [S2172] Deaths: Henry, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 20 Sep 1993, Page 27, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Florence Harnett Sarah HENRY nee Souster (Aged 82). Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.

Roderick Rea Munro1

M, #46450
Last Edited13 Jul 2022
     Roderick married Margaret Severnia Malmin.1

Family

Margaret Severnia Malmin
Child

Citations

  1. [S1090] EHealth Saskatchewan, Genealogy Index Searches , eHealth Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Genealogy Search Page; "Birth, Marriage & Death Register Index"; cited as "SK eHealth Genealogy Searches., Olive Gerldine Munro, Gender: Female, Birth Date: 28 Dec 1919, Birth Place: 30 35 8 3, Saskatchewan, Canada, Father: Roderick Rea Munro, Mother: Margaret Severnia Malmin, Registration #: 21429.

Margaret Severnia Malmin1

F, #46451
Last Edited13 Jul 2022
     Margaret married Roderick Rea Munro.1

Family

Roderick Rea Munro
Child

Citations

  1. [S1090] EHealth Saskatchewan, Genealogy Index Searches , eHealth Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Genealogy Search Page; "Birth, Marriage & Death Register Index"; cited as "SK eHealth Genealogy Searches., Olive Gerldine Munro, Gender: Female, Birth Date: 28 Dec 1919, Birth Place: 30 35 8 3, Saskatchewan, Canada, Father: Roderick Rea Munro, Mother: Margaret Severnia Malmin, Registration #: 21429.

Arthur James William Henry1,2

M, #46454, b. 7 August 1912, d. 13 July 1979
Last Edited14 Jul 2022
     He was born on 7 August 1912 at land location 02 35 26 W2, north of Viscount, Saskatchewan, CanadaG, according to Saskatchewan Birth Registration 5458.3 Arthur married Florence Harriet Sarah Souster on 29 June 1935 or 30 June 1935 at St. Andrews Presbyterian manse, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The earlier date is from a contemporary wedding announcement, and the second date is from his funeral notice.1,2
     Arthur James William Henry died on 13 July 1979 at University Hospital (Later Royal University Hospital), Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 66.4
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Arthur James William Henry.
Survived by his wife, Florence Harriet Sarah Souster.4

     Arthur James William Henry was buried on 17 July 1979 at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada.2,5
     The following article appeared in the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Star-Phoenix, 3 July 1935 :
HENRY - SOUSTER
     At St. Andrews Presbyterian Manse, on Saturday, June 29 by the Rev. V. O Brown, Miss Florence Harriet Sarah Souster to Mr. Arthur James William Henry, both of Asquith. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Mitchell of Asquith acted as witnesses. The bride and groom will make their home in Asquith.1

     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Star-Phoenix published in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 14 July 1979.4
     In the obituary of Florence Harriet Sarah Henry, who died 18 September 1993, her husband, Arthur Henry, was listed as predeceased.6

Family

Florence Harriet Sarah Souster b. 29 Oct 1910, d. 18 Sep 1993
Marriage*Arthur married Florence Harriet Sarah Souster on 29 June 1935 or 30 June 1935 at St. Andrews Presbyterian manse, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The earlier date is from a contemporary wedding announcement, and the second date is from his funeral notice.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S2171] Recent Weddings: Henry - Souster, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 03 Jul 1935, Page 5, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Souster - Henry. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  2. [S2173] Funerals: Henry, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 17 Jul 1979, Page 23, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Funeral: Arthur James William HENRY. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  3. [S1090] EHealth Saskatchewan, Genealogy Index Searches , eHealth Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Genealogy Search Page; "Birth, Marriage & Death Register Index"; cited as "SK eHealth Genealogy Searches., Arthur James William Henry, Gender: Male, Birth Date: 07 Aug 1912, Birth Place: 2 35 26 2, Saskatchewan, Canada, Father: James Arthur Henry, Mother: Lily Wilkinson, Registration #: 5458.
  4. [S2174] Deaths: Henry, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 174Jul 1979, Page 44, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Funeral: Arthur James William HENRY. Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.
  5. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Arthur James William Henry
    Grave marker transcription:
    HENRY
    Florence Harriett Sarah     1910 - 1993
    Arthur James W.     1912 - 1979.
  6. [S2172] Deaths: Henry, Star-Phoenix, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 20 Sep 1993, Page 27, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Florence Harnett Sarah HENRY nee Souster (Aged 82). Hereinafter cited as Star-Phoenix.

Hugh Allen McDonald1

M, #46455
Last Edited14 Jul 2022
     Hugh married Cassie Mowatt.1

Family

Cassie Mowatt
Child

Citations

  1. [S1090] EHealth Saskatchewan, Genealogy Index Searches , eHealth Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Genealogy Search Page; "Birth, Marriage & Death Register Index"; cited as "SK eHealth Genealogy Searches., John Alexander McDonald, Gender: Male, Birth Date: 13 Jun 1905, Birth Place: 34-06-02-2, Saskatchewan, Canada, Father: Hugh Allen McDonald, Mother: Cassie Mowatt, Registration #: 5855.

Cassie Mowatt1

F, #46456
Last Edited16 Jul 2022
     Cassie married Hugh Allen McDonald.1

Family

Hugh Allen McDonald
Child

Citations

  1. [S1090] EHealth Saskatchewan, Genealogy Index Searches , eHealth Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Vital Statistics Genealogy Search Page; "Birth, Marriage & Death Register Index"; cited as "SK eHealth Genealogy Searches., John Alexander McDonald, Gender: Male, Birth Date: 13 Jun 1905, Birth Place: 34-06-02-2, Saskatchewan, Canada, Father: Hugh Allen McDonald, Mother: Cassie Mowatt, Registration #: 5855.

Thomas Nathan Sykes1,2

M, #46457, b. 4 January 1867, d. 29 August 1920
Father*James Sykes3,4,5,6 b. 22 Jul 1831, d. 22 Sep 1909
Mother*Emerine Goodrich3,4,6 b. Sep 1833, d. 1906
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited6 Oct 2022
     He was born on 4 January 1867 at Indiana, USA.3,4,7,2,8 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1866 at Indiana, USA, since he was age 44 in the 1910 census.9 Thomas married Agnes Murdock on 26 February 1894 at Shelby County, Indiana, USA.7,9,10,8
     Thomas Nathan Sykes died on 29 August 1920 at Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, USA, at age 53 according to Indiana Death Registration 28992.1,2,6
      The informant on his death registration was his wife, Agnes Sykes.6
     Thomas Nathan Sykes was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, USA.2
     Nathan appeared on the 1870 Federal Census Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana in the household of his parents, James and Eveline Sikes.4
     Thomas N. appeared on the 1880 Federal Census an unknown place in the household of his parents, James and Emeline Sykes.3
     Thomas and Agnes Sykes appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, enumerated 9 June 1900, described as a silversmith. Their children: William H. and James M., were listed as living with them.8 T. N. Sykes, of Shelbyville, was the informant on the death registration of his father, James Sykes, who died on 22 September 1909.5
     Thomas M. and Agnes Sykes appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, Ward 2, enumerated 24 April 1910, described as "jewelry" in a jewelry store. Their children: William H. and James M., were listed as living with them.9
     Thomas Nathan and Agnes Sykes appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, Ward 2, enumerated circa 6 January 1920, described as a jeweller in a store. Their children: McGavin and Thomas H., were listed as living with them.7
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Indianapolis Star published in Indianapolis, Indiana 31 August 1920:
SHELBYVILLE
     Thomas Nathan Sykes, 53 years old, prominent Jeweler and business man of this city, is dead from cancer. He had been ill for the last six months. Mr. Sykes was owner of extensive land interests in the county. He was also a prominent member of the K. of P. and Ben-Hur lodges of this city. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Agnes Murdock Sykes; three sons, William, Henry and Thomas McGavin; one brother, Henry Sykes of San Francisco, Cal., and sister, Mrs. Ella Liggett of this city.1

Thomas Sykes, of Shelbyville, was the informant on the death registration of his wife, Agnes Sykes, who died on 26 December 1936.11 In the death registration of William H. Sykes, who died on 15 July 1979, Thomas N. Sykes was identified as his father.12 In the death registration of James McGavin Sykes, who died on 5 June 1990, Thomas N. Sykes was identified as his father.13

Family

Agnes Murdock b. 11 May 1861, d. 26 Dec 1936
Marriage*Thomas married Agnes Murdock on 26 February 1894 at Shelby County, Indiana, USA.7,9,10,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2219] Deaths in Indiana: Shelbyville, The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana, 31 Aug 1920, Page 4, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Thomas Nathan Sykes (Aged 53). Hereinafter cited as Indianapolis Star.
  2. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Thomas Nathan Sykes
    Grave marker transcription:
    SYKES
    Thomas N. Sykes     1867 - 1920.
  3. [S2191] James Sykes household, 12 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 296D; Enumeration District: 209; Family: 361, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  4. [S2216] James Sikes household, 1 Jul 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Addison, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 316A; Family: 50, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M593_357.
  5. [S6399] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011 , Ancestry.com, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011; "Based upon the Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. NOTE: this ancestry.com database includes images of the individual death certificates"; cited as "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011., James Sykes, Death Date: 22 Sep 1909, Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA, Age: 78, Birth Date: 22 Jun or Jul 1831, Ohio, Father: John Syles, Mother: Elizabeth Syles; NOTE: his birth month appeaars to read Juy.
  6. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: Thomas N Sykes, Death Date: 29 Aug 1920, Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA, Age: 53, Birth Date: 04 Jan 1867, Ind, Father: James Sykes, Mother: Emerine Sykes, Spouse: Agnes Sykes.
  7. [S2217] Thomas M (sic) Sykes household, about 6 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 2, Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 5B; Family: 124; Enumeration District: 105, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_465.
  8. [S13072] Thomas Sykes household, 06 June 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Shelbyville, Addison, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0103; Family: 164, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  9. [S2218] Thomas M Sykes household, about 24 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 2, Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0130; Family: 222, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_382; FHL microfilm: 1374395.
  10. [S7087] Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001 (Publisher: FamilySearch), unknown repository, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001; "An ancestry.com database based upon one of the same name at FamilySearch, 2013, that also links to images of the documents. This database includes data not found on the actual documents, and may be derived from linked FamilySearch trees"; cited as "Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001., Edward Bryant & Nellie Shallenberg     Edward Bryant & Nellie Shallenberg; Marriage: 24 Apr 1904, Indiana, United States. Reviewed at FamilySearch where images are available.
  11. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: Agnes Sykes, Death Date: 26 Dec 1936, Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA, Age: 75, Birth Date: 11 May 1861, Indiana, Father: Mc Gavin Murdoch, Mother: Mary Rebstock.
  12. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: William H. Sykes, Death Date: 15 Jul 1979, Morristown, Shelby, Indiana, USA, Age: 83, Birth Date: 15 May 1896, Indiana, Father: Thomas N. Sykes, Mother: Agnus Sykes.
  13. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: James M Sykes, Death Date: 05 Jun 1990, Centerville, Wayne, Indiana, USA, Age: 91, Birth Date: 27 Jun 1898, Shelbyville, Indiana, Father: Thomas N Sykes, Mother: Agnes Sykes.
  14. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: William Henry Sykes
    Grave marker transcription:
    (footstone) William H. Sykes     1896 - 1979.
  15. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: James McGavin Sykes
    Grave marker transcription:
    SYKES
    James M.     1898 - 1990
    Orena R.     1900 - 1971.
  16. [S638] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018 (Publisher: Ohio Historical Society and Ohio Department of Health), unknown repository, Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018; "This database, with over 5.3 million names, lists those who died between 1908 and 2007 in the state of Ohio. Within that range the coverage is incomplete or missing for 1933-1937 and 1952-1955"; cited as "Ohio, U.S., Death Records., Thomas H Sykes; Death: 26 Sep 1996, Hospital: Other/Nursing Home, Montgomery, Hamilton, USA; Birth Date: 16 Jun 1902, Indiana, USA.

Emerine Goodrich1,2

F, #46458, b. September 1833, d. 1906
Last Edited15 May 2023
     She was born in September 1833 at Indiana, USA.3,4,5,6,7 Emerine married James Sykes on 28 April 1855 at Indiana, USA.3,4,5,6,8,2,7
     Emerine Goodrich died in 1906.6
     Emerine Goodrich was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, USA.6
     Her name was also recorded as Emeline Goodrich.2
     James and Emarine Sykes appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana, enumerated 12 June 1860, described as a tinner. Their daughter, Catharine E., was listed as living with them.4
     James and Eveline Sikes appeared on the 1870 U.S. Federal Census of Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, enumerated 1 July 1870 Their children: Ella, William, Henry and Nathan, were listed as living with them.5
     James and Emeline Sykes appeared on the 1880 U.S. Federal Census of an unknown place , enumerated 12 June 1880, described as a tinner. Their children: Ella, William A., James H. and Thomas N., were listed as living with them.3
     Emerine Goodrich, of Shelbyville, Indiana, was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of her son William Sykes who died 12 July 1894; As well as his unnamed and estranged wife and three children.9
     James and Emeline Sykes appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, enumerated 12 June 1900, described as a Tinner.7

Family

James Sykes b. 22 Jul 1831, d. 22 Sep 1909
Marriage*Emerine married James Sykes on 28 April 1855 at Indiana, USA.3,4,5,6,8,2,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6399] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011 , Ancestry.com, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011; "Based upon the Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. NOTE: this ancestry.com database includes images of the individual death certificates"; cited as "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011., Thomas N Sykes, Death Date: 29 Aug 1920, Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA, Age: 53, Birth Date: 04 Jan 1867, Ind, Father: James Sykes, Mother: Emerine Sykes, Spouse: Agnes Sykes.
  2. [S7087] Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001 (Publisher: FamilySearch), unknown repository, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001; "An ancestry.com database based upon one of the same name at FamilySearch, 2013, that also links to images of the documents. This database includes data not found on the actual documents, and may be derived from linked FamilySearch trees"; cited as "Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001., Edward Bryant & Nellie Shallenberg     Edward Bryant & Nellie Shallenberg; Marriage: 24 Apr 1904, Indiana, United States. Reviewed at FamilySearch where images are available.
  3. [S2191] James Sykes household, 12 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 296D; Enumeration District: 209; Family: 361, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  4. [S2192] James Sykes household, 12 Jun 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Franklin, Johnson, Indiana; Page: 688; Family: 171, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_271.
  5. [S2216] James Sikes household, 1 Jul 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Addison, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 316A; Family: 50, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M593_357.
  6. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Emerine Sykes née Goodrich
    Grave marker transcription:
    SYKES
    (3 footstones)
    William     1861 - 1894
    James     1831 - 1906
    Emerine     1833 - 1906.
  7. [S13205] James Sykes household, 12 June 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Shelbyville, Addison, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0105; Family: 248, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  8. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: Ella Liggett, Death Date: 09 Jul 1932, Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA, Age: 73, Birth Date: 19 Feb 1859, Iowa, Father: James Sykes, Mother: Emenne Sykes, Spouse: George Liggett.
  9. [S2205] Took a Spoonful of Arsenic, The Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Indiana, 13 Jul 1894, Page 5, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Death of William Sykes (Aged 35). Hereinafter cited as Indianapolis Journal.

Catharine E. Sykes1

F, #46459, b. 19 February 1859, d. 9 July 1932
Father*James Sykes2,1,3,4,5 b. 22 Jul 1831, d. 22 Sep 1909
Mother*Emerine Goodrich2,1,3,4,5 b. Sep 1833, d. 1906
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited14 Jun 2023
     She was born on 19 February 1859 at Iowa, USA, according to most sources. However, her marriage registration indicates she was born in Shelbyville, Indiana.2,1,6,7,3,8,4,5 Catharine married George A. Liggett on 13 March 1884 at Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, USA. He was a farmer of Sugar Creek township.6,4,5 Catharine E. Sykes and George A. Liggett were divorced before 1920. since he was recorded as divorced in the 1920 census.9,4
     Catharine E. Sykes died on 9 July 1932 at Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, USA, at age 73. She was a retired farm owner.8,4 The informant on her death registration was her son, Frank Liggett.4
     Catharine E. Liggett was buried on 12 July 1932 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, USA.4,8
     She was also known as Ella C. Sykes according to her marrige registration.5
     Catharine E. appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana in the household of her parents, James and Emarine Sykes.1
     Ella appeared on the 1870 Federal Census Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana in the household of her parents, James and Eveline Sikes.3
     Ella appeared on the 1880 Federal Census an unknown place in the household of her parents, James and Emeline Sykes, and she was listed as a school teacher.2
     George A. and Ella C. Liggett appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Van Buren Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, enumerated 6 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their children: James F. and Bertha, were listed as living with them.6
     Ella Liggett appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, Ward 2, enumerated circa 12 January 1920, described as a widow. Her daughter, Bertha, was listed as living with her.7
     In the obituary of Thomas Nathan Sykes who died 29 August 1920, his sister, Ella Liggett of Shelbyville, was listed as a survivor.10

Family

George A. Liggett b. 21 Oct 1859, d. 25 Dec 1922
Marriage*Catharine married George A. Liggett on 13 March 1884 at Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, USA. He was a farmer of Sugar Creek township.6,4,5 
Divorce Catharine E. Sykes and George A. Liggett were divorced before 1920. since he was recorded as divorced in the 1920 census.9,4  
Children

Citations

  1. [S2192] James Sykes household, 12 Jun 1860 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Franklin, Johnson, Indiana; Page: 688; Family: 171, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M653_271.
  2. [S2191] James Sykes household, 12 Jun 1880 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 296D; Enumeration District: 209; Family: 361, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  3. [S2216] James Sikes household, 1 Jul 1870 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Addison, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 316A; Family: 50, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: M593_357.
  4. [S6399] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011 , Ancestry.com, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011; "Based upon the Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. NOTE: this ancestry.com database includes images of the individual death certificates"; cited as "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011., Ella Liggett, Death Date: 09 Jul 1932, Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA, Age: 73, Birth Date: 19 Feb 1859, Iowa, Father: James Sykes, Mother: Emenne Sykes, Spouse: George Liggett.
  5. [S7087] Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001 (Publisher: FamilySearch), unknown repository, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001; "An ancestry.com database based upon one of the same name at FamilySearch, 2013, that also links to images of the documents. This database includes data not found on the actual documents, and may be derived from linked FamilySearch trees"; cited as "Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001., Edward Bryant & Nellie Shallenberg     Edward Bryant & Nellie Shallenberg; Marriage: 24 Apr 1904, Indiana, United States. Reviewed at FamilySearch where images are available.
  6. [S2207] George A Liggett household, 06 June 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Van Buren, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 1 & 2; Enumeration District: 0126; Family: 32, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  7. [S2215] Ella Liggett household, about 12 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 2, Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 11B; Family: 392; Enumeration District: 105, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_465.
  8. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Ella Liggett née Sykes.
  9. [S13198] Frank Liggettc household, 14 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Hensley, Johnson, Indiana; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 137; Family: 49, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_442.
  10. [S2219] Deaths in Indiana: Shelbyville, The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana, 31 Aug 1920, Page 4, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Thomas Nathan Sykes (Aged 53). Hereinafter cited as Indianapolis Star.
  11. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: James Francis Liggett, Death Date: 08 Dec 1975, Fairland, Shelby, Indiana, USA, Age: 84, Birth Date: 01 Jun 1891, Indiana, Father: George Liggett, Mother: Ella Sykes, Spouse: Lillie Smith, Informant: Mrs. J. F. (Kate) Liggett, wife, Fairland, Ind., R.R. 1, Box 2.
  12. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: Bertha Peck, Death Date: 23 Sep 1960, Greenfield, Hancock, Indiana, USA, Age: 64, Birth Date: 06 Oct 1895, Indiana, Father: George Liggett, Mother: Ella Liggett.

George A. Liggett1,2,3,4

M, #46460, b. 21 October 1859, d. 25 December 1922
Father*Francis H. Liggett5,3
Mother*Sarah Haney5,3
Last Edited14 Jun 2023
     He was born on 21 October 1859 at Shelby County, Indiana, USA. However, note that he gave his birthplace as Park County on his son James' birth certificate.2,6,3,5 Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1856 at Indiana, USA, since he was age 63 in the 1920 census.4 George married Catharine E. Sykes on 13 March 1884 at Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, USA. He was a farmer of Sugar Creek township.2,7,3 George A. Liggett and Catharine E. Sykes were divorced before 1920. since he was recorded as divorced in the 1920 census.4,7
     George A. Liggett died on 25 December 1922 at Fountaintown, Van Buren Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, USA, at age 63 according to Indiana Certificate of Death 36840. He was a farmer.5,1 The informant on his death registration was his son, Frank Liggett.5
     
     George A. Liggett was buried on 27 December 1922 at Concord Cemetery, Indiana, USA.8
     George A. and Ella C. Liggett appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Van Buren Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, enumerated 6 June 1900, described as a farmer. Their children: James F. and Bertha, were listed as living with them.2

George A. Liggett appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Hensley Twp., Johnson County, Indiana, in the household of Frank and Lillie M. Liggett, and he was listed as a divorced, retired farmer.4
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Hancock Democrat published in Greenfield, Indiana 28 December 1922:
Death of George A. Liggett.
     George A. Liggett, age 63 years, passed away at the home of Alva Willard, one mile south of Fountaintown. His death was due to a complication of diseases. Mr. Liggett was a well known and prosperous farmer and was highly esteemed in his community. He was a member of the Fouutaintown M. E. church. Mr. Liggctt had resided on his farm near Fountalntown practically all of his life. Mr. Liggett is survived by one son. Frank Liggett, of Morgantown, and one daughter, Mrs. Bertha Barnes of Jessup, Ind. The funeral services were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willard, the Rev. J. J. Collins officiating.1

Family

Catharine E. Sykes b. 19 Feb 1859, d. 9 Jul 1932
Marriage*George married Catharine E. Sykes on 13 March 1884 at Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, USA. He was a farmer of Sugar Creek township.2,7,3 
Divorce George A. Liggett and Catharine E. Sykes were divorced before 1920. since he was recorded as divorced in the 1920 census.4,7  
Children

Citations

  1. [S13898] Death of George A. Liggett, The Hancock Democrat, Greenfield, Indiana, 28 Dec 1922, Page 1, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: George A. Liggett. Hereinafter cited as Hancock Democrat.
  2. [S2207] George A Liggett household, 06 June 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Van Buren, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 1 & 2; Enumeration District: 0126; Family: 32, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  3. [S7087] Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001 (Publisher: FamilySearch), unknown repository, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001; "An ancestry.com database based upon one of the same name at FamilySearch, 2013, that also links to images of the documents. This database includes data not found on the actual documents, and may be derived from linked FamilySearch trees"; cited as "Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001., Edward Bryant & Nellie Shallenberg     Edward Bryant & Nellie Shallenberg; Marriage: 24 Apr 1904, Indiana, United States. Reviewed at FamilySearch where images are available.
  4. [S13198] Frank Liggettc household, 14 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Hensley, Johnson, Indiana; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 137; Family: 49, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_442.
  5. [S6399] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011 , Ancestry.com, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011; "Based upon the Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2011. NOTE: this ancestry.com database includes images of the individual death certificates"; cited as "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011., George A Liggett, Death Date: 25 Dec 1922, Fountaintown, Shelby, Indiana, USA, Age: 63, Birth Date: 21 Oct 1859, Indiana, Father: Frances H Liggett, Mother: Sarah Hamney, Registration #: 36840.
  6. [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, James Darrel Bornes, Birth Date: 01 Jul 1926, Gary Ind, Lake, Indiana, USA, Father: Earl C. Bornes, Mother: Bertha Liggett. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  7. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: Ella Liggett, Death Date: 09 Jul 1932, Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA, Age: 73, Birth Date: 19 Feb 1859, Iowa, Father: James Sykes, Mother: Emenne Sykes, Spouse: George Liggett.
  8. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: George A Liggett, Death Date: 25 Dec 1922, Fountaintown, Shelby, Indiana, USA, Age: 63, Birth Date: 21 Oct 1859, Indiana, Father: Frances H Liggett, Mother: Sarah Hamney, Burial: 27 Dec 1922, Concord Cemetery, Registration #: 36840.
  9. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: James Francis Liggett, Death Date: 08 Dec 1975, Fairland, Shelby, Indiana, USA, Age: 84, Birth Date: 01 Jun 1891, Indiana, Father: George Liggett, Mother: Ella Sykes, Spouse: Lillie Smith, Informant: Mrs. J. F. (Kate) Liggett, wife, Fairland, Ind., R.R. 1, Box 2.
  10. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: Bertha Peck, Death Date: 23 Sep 1960, Greenfield, Hancock, Indiana, USA, Age: 64, Birth Date: 06 Oct 1895, Indiana, Father: George Liggett, Mother: Ella Liggett.