James Francis Liggett1

M, #46461, b. 1 June 1891, d. 8 December 1975
Father*George A. Liggett2,3,4,5 b. 21 Oct 1859, d. 25 Dec 1922
Mother*Catharine E. Sykes2,3,4 b. 19 Feb 1859, d. 9 Jul 1932
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited21 Sep 2023
     He was born on 1 June 1891 at Shelby County, Indiana, USA.2,1,6,7,5 Frank married Lillie M. Smith on 28 July 1911 at Shelby County, Indiana, USA.8,1,3,7,9,5
     James Francis Liggett died on 8 December 1975, at his home in rural Fairland, at Shelby County, Indiana, USA, at age 84 according to Indiana Certificate of Death 75-045452. He was a farmer.1,3 The informant on his death registration was his wife, Lillie Mae Smith.3
     James Francis Liggett was buried on 10 December 1975 at Fairland Cemetery, Fairland, Shelby County, Indiana, USA.1,3
     He was commonly known as Frank Liggett.4,5
     James F. appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Van Buren Twp., Shelby County, Indiana in the household of his parents, George and Ella C. Liggett.2
     Frank and Lillie M. Liggett appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Hensley Twp., Johnson County, Indiana, enumerated 14 January 1920, described as a farmer in general farming. Their children: Mary G. and Hellen M., were listed as living with them. His father, George A. Liggett, was included in the household.5 Frank Liggett, of Morgantown, was the informant on the death registration of his father, George A. Liggett, who died on 25 December 1922.10
     In the obituary of George A. Liggett who died 25 December 1922, his son, Frank Liggett of Morgantown, was listed as a survivor.11
     Frank J. and Lillie M. Liggett appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Morgantown, Jackson Twp., Morgan County, Indiana, enumerated 5 April 1930, described as a laborer (general labor). Their children: Mary, Helen and Katherine, were listed as living with them.7 Frank Liggett, of Morgantown, Indiana, was the informant on the death registration of his mother, Catharine E. Sykes, who died on 9 July 1932.4
     James F. and Lilly Liggett appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Fairland, Brandywine Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, enumerated 5 April 1940, described as a farmer. Their daughter, Catherine, was listed as living with them. Their son-in-law, Harlen Alva Crafton was included in the household.9
     Frank Liggett, of Fairland, was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of his son-in-law, Floyd C. Johnson.12
     In the obituary of Bertha Barnes Peck who died 23 September 1960, her brother, Frank Liffett (sic), of Fairland, was listed as a survivor.13
     In the obituary of Helen Reichhart who died 20 September 1999, her parents, Frank Liggett and Lillie Smith were listed or implied as predeceased.14
     In the obituary of Katherine E. Crafton who died 17 November 2000, her parents, Frank Liggett and Lillie Smith were listed or implied as predeceased.15

Family

Lillie Mae Smith b. 21 Sep 1894, d. 11 Apr 1979
Marriage*Frank married Lillie M. Smith on 28 July 1911 at Shelby County, Indiana, USA.8,1,3,7,9,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [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., James Francis “Frank” Liggett.
  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. [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 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.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Katherine Elizabeth Liggett, Birth Date: 24 Jan 1922, Van Buren, Shelby, Indiana, USA, Father: James Francis Liggett, Mother: Lilly Smith. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  7. [S13143] Frank J Liggett household, 05 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Morgantown, Jackson, Morgan, Indiana; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0011; Family: 115, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  8. [S644] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941 , unknown repository, Indiana, Marriage Index, 1800-1941; "Tippecanoe County, Indiana 1850 - 1920 Inclusive; Index to Marriage Record Volume I Letters A - Eber, W. P. A. NOTE: images of the source dicuments are NOT available in this database"; cited as "Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index., Frank Liggett (21) & Lillie M Smith (18), Marriage Date: 28 Jul 1911, Groom's Birtdate: 01 Jun 1890, Bride's Birthdate: 27 Sep 1893.
  9. [S13172] James F Liggett household, 05 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Fairland, Brandywine, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 73-10; Family: 76, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  10. [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, Registration #: 36840.
  11. [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.
  12. [S8085] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 (Publisher: Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; "Database created from Draft Registration Cards of all U.S. states. Images are in Fold3, requiring a subscription to view"; cited as "US WWII Draft., Floyd Johnson; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940, Indiana, USA, Birth Date: 10 Sep 1911, Morgan, Indiana, Height: 5 7, Weight: 150, Eye Color: Blue, Hair Color: Brown, Complexion: Light, Employer: Noblitt Sparks Industries, Next of Kin: Frank Liggett.
  13. [S2209] Valley Deaths: Mrs. Bertha Barnes Peck, The Terre Haute Star, Terre Haute, Indiana, 26 Sep 1960, Page 2, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Bertha Barnes PECK (Aged 64). Hereinafter cited as Terre Haute Star.
  14. [S13199] Obituaries: Helen Richhart, The Daily Journal, Franklin, Indiana, 22 Sep 1999, Page 5, column 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Helen Richhart, 1916-1999 (Aged 83) part 1 and Obituary: Helen Richhart, 1916-1999 (Aged 83) part 1. Hereinafter cited as Daily Journal.
  15. [S13144] Obituaries: Katherine "Kate" E. Crafton, The Daily Journal, Franklin, Indiana, 18 Nov 2000, Page 5, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Katherine "Kate" E. Crafton nee Liggett. Hereinafter cited as Daily Journal.
  16. [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Mary Gertrude Liggett, Birth Date: 21 Nov 1914, Vanburen, Shelby, Indiana, USA, Father: J Francis Liggett, Mother: Lilly M Smith, Certificate Number: 50018.
  17. [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Helen Marie Liggett, Birth Date: 26 Feb 1916, Jackson, Morgan, Indiana, USA, Father: Jas. Francis Liggett, Mother: Lillie M. Smith, Certificate Number: 44080.
  18. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: Helen Richhart, Death Date: 20 Sep 1999, Shelbyville, Shelby, Indiana, USA, Age: 83, Birth Date: 26 Feb 1916, Morgan County, IN, Father: Frank Liggett, Mother: Lillie Liggett.
  19. [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.
  20. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Katherine Elizabeth “Kate” Crafton née Liggett.
  21. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: Katherine E. Crafton, Death Date: 17 Nov 2000, Franklin, Johnson, Indiana, USA, Age: 78, Birth Date: 24 Jan 1922, Morgan County, Indiana, Father: Frank Liggett, Mother: Lillie Liggett.

William A. Sykes1

M, #46462, b. 1861, d. 12 July 1894
Father*James Sykes1,2,3 b. 22 Jul 1831, d. 22 Sep 1909
Mother*Emerine Goodrich1,2,3 b. Sep 1833, d. 1906
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited8 Oct 2022
     He was born in 1861 at Indiana, USA, according to his gravemarker.1,2,4 William married Francis E. Stewart on 18 January 1884 at Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, USA.3
     William A. Sykes died on 12 July 1894 at Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, USA.5,6,4
     As well as his unnamed and estranged wife and three children.6
     William A. Sykes was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, USA.4
     He was commonly known as Will Sykes.7
     William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana in the household of his parents, James and Eveline Sikes.2
     William A. appeared on the 1880 Federal Census an unknown place in the household of his parents, James and Emeline Sykes, and he was listed as a tinner.1 William A. Sykes and Francis E. Stewart were separated between 1891 and 1893.4,6
     The following article appeared in the Indianapolis, Indiana The Indianapolis Journal, 13 July 1894 :
Took a Spoonful of Arsenic.
    [:NB:]Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
     SHELBYVILLE, Ind., July 12. — William Sykes, aged thirty-five, son of James Sykes, one of the oldest citizens of this city, has been in ill health for years. On last Tuesday, while laboring under a fit of despondency, he procured some arsenic and took a spoonful. When his mother returned home shortly afterwards he was very ill. He told her what he had done and that he had intended to kill himself, but was sorry. He lingered in much agony until 5 o'clock this afternoon, when death relieved him. He was married, but had not lived with his wife for several years and it is thought that fact may have added to "his despondency.6

     The following article appeared in the Logansport, Indiana Logansport Pharos-Tribune, 14 July 1894 :
Took a Big Dose of Poison.
     SHELBYVILLE, July 14.—William Sykes, aged 30, died from the effects of a teaspoonful of arsenic taken with suicidal intent, but concealed his act until too late, when, he relented and wanted to live. He leaves a widow and three children. Family discord is the alleged cause.8,9

     The following article appeared in the Franklin, Indiana The Franklin Republican, 20 July 1894 :
Grew Weary of Life
     Wm. Sykes, son of Jas. Sykes, of Edinburg, while laboring under a fit of despondency procured some arsenic and took a spoonful with intent to commit suicide. He lingered a day when death relieved him. He was married but had not lived with his wife for several years and it is thought that fact may have added to his despondency.10,4
In the death registration of Allen L. Sykes Sr., who died on 23 July 1954, Will Sykes was identified as his father.7

Family

Francis E. Stewart b. 14 Oct 1857, d. 24 Apr 1928
Marriage*William married Francis E. Stewart on 18 January 1884 at Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, USA.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  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. [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., James Sykes
    Grave marker transcription:
    SYKES
    (3 footstones)
    William     1861 - 1894
    James     1831 - 1906
    Emerine     1833 - 1906.
  5. [S2202] Pennsylvania, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1845-1963 , Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1845-1963; "Original data: Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1845-1963. Various Counties. Images included"; cited as "Pennsylvania, U.S., County Marriage Records., John Louttit & Frances E. Sykes, Marriage Date: 11 Apr 1896, Marriage Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, Certificate Number: 4485.
  6. [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.
  7. [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., Allen L Sykes Sr, Death Date: 23 Jul 1954, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA, Age: 66, Birth Date: 31 Jul 1887, Pennsylvania, Father: Will Sykes, Mother: Francis Sykes.
  8. [S2205] Indianapolis Journal, 13 Jul 1894, Page 5, column 3, William Sykes, father of three, took poison.
  9. [S2206] Took a Big Dose of Poison, Logansport Pharos-Tribune, Logansport, Indiana, 14 Jul 1894, Page 17, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, William Sykes, father of three, took poison. Hereinafter cited as Logansport Pharos-Tribune.
  10. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), Scanned by Mark McCrady at the Indiana State Library. No online source available (July 2022).
  11. [S2180] Deaths: Allen L. Sykes, The Brookville Democrat, Brookville, Indiana, 29 Jul 1954, Page 7, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Allen L. SYKES, Sr. (Aged 66). Hereinafter cited as Brookville Democrat.
  12. [S2193] Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages, 1852-1968 (Publisher: Wills Offices, Pennsylvania), Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages, 1852-1968; "Original data: Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. Various County. Images included"; cited as "Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages., Norman S Sykes & Frances D Confer, Marriage Date: 09 Jan 1911, Marriage Place: Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA.

Francis E. Stewart1

F, #46463, b. 14 October 1857, d. 24 April 1928
Father*John Stewart1
Last Edited17 May 2023
     She was born on 14 October 1857 at Monongahela, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA, according to her second marriage registration.2,3,4 Alternatively, she may have been born on 10 October 1857 at Monongahela, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA, according to her Find A Grave memorial page, a less reliable source.5 Francis married William A. Sykes on 18 January 1884 at Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, USA.1 Francis married John Mouton Louttit Jr. on 11 April 1896 at Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, according to Pennsylvania Marriage Certificate 4485.2,3,4,6,7
     Francis E. Stewart died on 24 April 1928, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Gibson, at Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA, at age 70.2
     Two daughters and a son, possibly from her second marriage, also survived her.2
     Francis E. Stewart was buried on 27 April 1928 at Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA.2,5
     She and William A. Sykes were separated between 1891 and 1893.8,9
     John and Francis Louttit appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Monongahela Borough, Pennsylvania, enumerated 6 June 1900, described as a coal miner. Their children: John, were listed as living with them. Her children: Robert Louttit and Allen Louttit, were listed as living with them. His children: Florence, Zadie and Mabel, were listed as living with them.6
     John M. and Francis E. Louttit appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Monongahela, Washington County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 27 April 1910, described as a miner for a coal company. Their children: John and Mary, were listed as living with them.3
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Daily Republican published in Monongahela, Pennsylvania 25 April 1928:
MRS. FRANCES EVA LOUTTIT
     Mrs. Frances (sic) Eva Louttit, aged 71 years, of Bluff street, this city, died yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Samuel Gibson of Akron, Ohio. Mrs. Louttit. who was visiting at the home of her daughter, was taken ill with a severe cold several days ago and her condition rapidly became worse, death coming yesterday.
     Mrs. Louttit was born in Monongahela and practically all of her life was spent here. She was a member of the First Baptist church.
     Her husband, John, two daughters, Mrs. Samuel Gibson and Mrs. Alonzo Mitchell, of Monongahela; and three sons, Norman, of Canton, O; Allen, of Harrison, O; and John, of Monongahela. survive. Three brothers. John Stewart, of Wilkinsburg; Charles Stewart of Vandergrift and David, of Greenfield. Ind.,also survive.
     Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Alonzo Mitchell, a daughter, 200 Vine street, this city.2

In the death registration of Allen L. Sykes Sr., who died on 23 July 1954, Francis Stewart was identified as his mother.10

Family 1

William A. Sykes b. 1861, d. 12 Jul 1894
Marriage*Francis married William A. Sykes on 18 January 1884 at Shelbyville, Addison Twp., Shelby County, Indiana, USA.1 
Children

Family 2

John Mouton Louttit Jr. b. 2 Sep 1858, d. 6 Feb 1934
Marriage*Francis married John Mouton Louttit Jr. on 11 April 1896 at Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, according to Pennsylvania Marriage Certificate 4485.2,3,4,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S2199] Obituary: Mrs. Frances Eva Louttit, The Daily Republican, Monongahela, Pennsylvania, 25 Apr 1928, Page 4, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Frances Eva LOUTTIT nee Stewart (Aged 71). Hereinafter cited as Daily Republican.
  3. [S2201] John M Louttit household, 27 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Precinct 2, Monongahela, Washington, Philadelphia, Pennsylv; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1066, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T624_1411; Image: 383.
  4. [S2202] Pennsylvania, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1845-1963 , Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1845-1963; "Original data: Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1845-1963. Various Counties. Images included"; cited as "Pennsylvania, U.S., County Marriage Records., John Louttit & Frances E. Sykes, Marriage Date: 11 Apr 1896, Marriage Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, Certificate Number: 4485.
  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., Frances Eva Louttit née Stewart
    Grave marker transcription:
    LOUTTIT
    John M.     1858 - 1934
    Frances
    1857 - 1928.
  6. [S2203] John Louttit household, 06 Jun 1900 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 3, Monongahela, Washington, Philadelphia, Pennsylv; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0157; Family: 118, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1494, For some reason, Robert is listed as John's step-son, but not Florence's other two sons. In all three cases, their surname is implied (by ditto marks) to be Louttit.
  7. [S6632] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1968 (Publisher: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission), Ancestry.com, ; "Original data: Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1968. Series 11.90 (1,905 cartons). Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Images included"; cited as "Pennsylvania Death Certificates., John M Louttit, Death Age: 74, Death Date: 06 Feb 1934, Death Place: Monongahela, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA, Birth Date: 02 Sep 1858, Birth Place: Dravosburg, Pennsylvania, Father: John Louttit, Mother: Margaret Ramsey, Spouse: Francis E Louttit, Certificate Number: 21020.
  8. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: James Sykes
    Grave marker transcription:
    SYKES
    (3 footstones)
    William     1861 - 1894
    James     1831 - 1906
    Emerine     1833 - 1906.
  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.
  10. [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., Allen L Sykes Sr, Death Date: 23 Jul 1954, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA, Age: 66, Birth Date: 31 Jul 1887, Pennsylvania, Father: Will Sykes, Mother: Francis Sykes.
  11. [S2180] Deaths: Allen L. Sykes, The Brookville Democrat, Brookville, Indiana, 29 Jul 1954, Page 7, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Allen L. SYKES, Sr. (Aged 66). Hereinafter cited as Brookville Democrat.
  12. [S2193] Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages, 1852-1968 (Publisher: Wills Offices, Pennsylvania), Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages, 1852-1968; "Original data: Marriage Records. Pennsylvania Marriages. Various County. Images included"; cited as "Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages., Norman S Sykes & Frances D Confer, Marriage Date: 09 Jan 1911, Marriage Place: Jefferson, Pennsylvania, USA.

John Stewart1

M, #46464
Last Edited15 Jul 2022

Family

Child

Citations

  1. [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.

Allen Lytle Sykes1

M, #46465, b. 31 July 1887, d. 23 July 1954
Father*William A. Sykes2 b. 1861, d. 12 Jul 1894
Mother*Francis E. Stewart2 b. 14 Oct 1857, d. 24 Apr 1928
Step-fatherJohn Mouton Louttit Jr.3 b. 2 Sep 1858, d. 6 Feb 1934
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited31 May 2023
     He was born on 31 July 1887 at Monongahela, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA.4,5,2,6 Alternatively, he may have been born in July 1884 at Pennsylvania, USA, in the 1900 census.3 Allen married Lola Rebecca Jones on 6 June 1911 at Indiana, USA.4,2,7,6
     Allen Lytle Sykes died on 23 July 1954 at Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, USA, at age 66.8,2 The informant on his death registration was his wife, Lola Rebecca Sykes. His parents were identified as Will Sykes and Francis Stewart.2
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Allen L. Sykes Sr..
Survived by his wife, the former Lola Jones. Survivor(s): Mrs. Herman Highfield, Allen L. Sykes Jr. and Norman Sykes.8

     Allen Lytle Sykes was buried before 29 July 1954 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana, USA.8
     
Military Service

     Allen Lytle Sykes began military service on 10 November 1907 at the age of 20 at Fort McDowell, Angel Island, California, USA.9
     Allen appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Monongahela Borough, Pennsylvania in the household of his step-father John Louttit and mother Francis.3
     Allen Lytle Sykes appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Lewis & Clark County, Montana, Fort William Henry Harrison, enumerated circa 3 May 1910, described as a soldier.10
     Allen Lytle Sykes registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 at Batesville, Laughery Twp., Ripley County, Indiana, USA, at the age of 29. He was a grocery clerk for John H. Walker & Co., Batesville. He previously had served 3 years in the U.S. Infantry as a private. He had a wife and two children. He was described as being of medium height and build with light blue eyes, light brown hair and not bald.5
     Allen and Lola Sykes appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of New Castle, Henry Twp., Henry County, Indiana, enumerated 8 January 1920, described as a merchant in the grocery industry. Their children: Naomia and Allen, were listed as living with them.11
     In the obituary of Frances (sic) Eva Louttit who died 24 April 1928, her son, Allen of Harrison, Ohio, was listed as a survivor.12
     Allen and Lola Sykes appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Connersville, Connersville Twp., Fayette County, Indiana, enumerated 24 April 1940, described as a manager in a retail grocery store. Their son, Allen, was listed as living with them.6
     Allen Lytle Sykes, of Connersville, was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of his son, Allen Lafayette Sykes Jr.13
     Allen Sykes, of Connersville, was referenced in the engagement announcement of Roberta Murphy and Allen Sykes Jr. on 16 November 1941 at the newspaper the at Palladium-Item; Roberta Murphy Engaged To Wed
     CONNERSVTLLE, Ind. — Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Roberta Murphy, daughter of Paul Murphy, of the Laurel road, to Allen Sykes, jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Sykes of Connersville was made at a miscellaneous shower Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Karl Hubert on Western avenue. The marriage will take place Sunday, Nov. 30.
     Yellow and blue, the bride-elect's chosen colors, were used in decorations and appointments for the refreshments which were served at small tables. The gift table was centered with a blue bowl of yellow chrysanthemums.
     Bridge was played and prizes were awarded Mrs. Donnelle Sherwood, Miss Beatrice Murphy, and Miss Roberta Murphy. Mrs. Hubert was assisted in entertaining by her mother, Mrs. Zed Layson.
     Among the parties scheduled in honor of Miss Murphy is one with Mrs. Charles Heck as hostess Nov. 26.14 Allen Lytle Sykes, Connersville, registered for the "Old Man's" draft on 27 April 1942 at Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, USA, at the age of 54. He was employed by Great A & P Tea Co. of Indianapolis.He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his son, Allen Sykes Jr.. He was described as 5' 7 3/4" and 155 lbs. with blue eyes, gray hair and a light complexion.15
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Brookville Democrat published in Brookville, Indiana, 29 July 1954.8
     In the obituary of Naomi Ann Sykes who died 27 October 1990, her parents, Allen Sykes and Lola Jones were listed or implied as predeceased.16

Family

Lola Rebecca Jones b. 15 Nov 1888, d. 13 Aug 1987
Marriage*Allen married Lola Rebecca Jones on 6 June 1911 at Indiana, USA.4,2,7,6 
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., Allen Lafayette Sykes Jr, Death Date: 22 Sep 2007, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA, Age: 93, Birth Date: 20 Feb 1914, Batesville, 1n, Father: Allen Lytle Sykes, Mother: Lola Roebecca Sykes.
  2. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: Allen L Sykes Sr, Death Date: 23 Jul 1954, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA, Age: 66, Birth Date: 31 Jul 1887, Pennsylvania, Father: Will Sykes, Mother: Francis Sykes.
  3. [S2203] John Louttit household, 06 Jun 1900 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 3, Monongahela, Washington, Philadelphia, Pennsylv; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0157; Family: 118, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: 1494, For some reason, Robert is listed as John's step-son, but not Florence's other two sons. In all three cases, their surname is implied (by ditto marks) to be Louttit.
  4. [S2189] Allen Sykes household, 08 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 4, Newcastle, Henry, Indiana; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 69; Family: 172, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_437.
  5. [S4046] World War I Draft Registration, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482, Allen Lytte Sykes, Birth Date: 31 Jul 1887, Pennsylvania, USA, Residence Place: Ripley County, Indiana, USA, Eye Color: Light Blue, Hair Color: Light Brown, Height: Medium, Marital status: Married, Physical Build: Medium. Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Registration.
  6. [S13132] Allen Sykess household, 24 April 1940 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 4-10, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: m-t0627-01027.
  7. [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.
  8. [S2180] Deaths: Allen L. Sykes, The Brookville Democrat, Brookville, Indiana, 29 Jul 1954, Page 7, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Allen L. SYKES, Sr. (Aged 66). Hereinafter cited as Brookville Democrat.
  9. [S13204] U.S., Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914 (Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration), Ancestry.com, U.S., Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914; "This database contains a register of enlistments in the U.S. Regular Army from 1798-1914. Images of the register pages are included"; cited as "U.S., Army, Register of Enlistments., Allen L Sykes, Birthyear: abt 1885, Birth Place: Pennsylvania, United States, Enlistment Date: 10 Nov 1907, Enlistment Age: 22 3/12, Location: Ft. McDowell, California.
  10. [S13133] Fort William Harrison, c23 Apr 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Kessler School District, Lewis and Clark, Montana; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 143, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  11. [S1467] Elbert C Blasdel household, 22 & 24 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Miller, Dearborn, Indiana; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 50, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_428; Image: 981.
  12. [S2199] Obituary: Mrs. Frances Eva Louttit, The Daily Republican, Monongahela, Pennsylvania, 25 Apr 1928, Page 4, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Frances Eva LOUTTIT nee Stewart (Aged 71). Hereinafter cited as Daily Republican.
  13. [S8085] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 (Publisher: Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; "Database created from Draft Registration Cards of all U.S. states. Images are in Fold3, requiring a subscription to view"; cited as "US WWII Draft., Allen Lafayette Sykes; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940, Indiana, USA, Birth Date: 20 Feb 1914, Batesville, Indiana, Height: 6 1, Weight: 145, Eye Color: Blue, Hair Color: Brown, Complexion: Light, Employer: None, Next of Kin: Allen Lytle Sykes.
  14. [S2190] Robereta Murphy Engaged To Wed, Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana, 16 Nov 1941, Page 5, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Engagement: Murphy - Sykes. Hereinafter cited as Palladium-Item.
  15. [S2619] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration), Ancestry.com, World War II Draft Registration search; "United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration"; cited as "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942., Allen Lytle Sykes, Military Draft Date: 1942, Birth Date: 31 Jul 1887, Next of Kin: Allen Sykes.
  16. [S2185] Obituaries: Naomi Highfield, The Noblesville Ledger, Noblesville, Indiana, 29 Oct 1990, Page 8, columns 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Naomi Highfield nee Sykes (Aged 78). Hereinafter cited as Noblesville Ledger.
  17. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: Lola Rebecca Sykes, Death Date: 13 Aug 1987, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA, Age: 98, Birth Date: 15 Nov 1888, Indiana, Father: Lafayette Jones, Mother: Hester Jones.
  18. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: Naomi Highfield, Death Date: 27 Oct 1990, Noblesville, Hamilton, Indiana, USA, Age: 78, Birth Date: 18 Sep 1912, Batesville, In, Father: Allen Sykes, Mother: Lola Sykes.
  19. [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Anna Naomi Sykes, Birth Date: 18 Sep 1912, Batesville, Ripley, Indiana, USA, Father: Allen Lytte Sykes, Mother: Lala Rebecka Jones. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  20. [S2179] Obituaries: Allen L. Sykes, Jr., Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana, 25 Sep 2007, Page 5, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Allen L Sykes, 1914-2007 (Aged 93). Hereinafter cited as Palladium-Item.
  21. [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Alyn Lafayette Sykes, Birth Date: 20 Feb 1914, Batesville, Ripley, Indiana, USA, Father: Alyn Sykes, Mother: Lola James.

Lola Rebecca Jones1,2,3

F, #46466, b. 15 November 1888, d. 13 August 1987
Father*Lafayette Jones1,3
Mother*Hester White1,3
Last Edited15 May 2023
     She was born on 15 November 1888 at Oak Forest, Butler Twp., Franklin County, Indiana, USA. Note that her daughter's marriage license identified Brookville, Indiana as her mother's birthplace.1,3,4 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1890 at Indiana, USA, since she was age 30 in the 1920 census.5 Lola married Allen Lytle Sykes on 6 June 1911 at Indiana, USA.6,7,3,4
     Lola Rebecca Jones died on 13 August 1987 at Lincoln Lodge Nursing Center, Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, USA, at age 98 according to Indiana Death Registration 87-028616.1 The informant on her death registration was her daughter, Naomi Highfield.1
     Lola Rebecca Jones was buried on 17 August 1987 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana, USA.1
     Allen and Lola Sykes appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of New Castle, Henry Twp., Henry County, Indiana, enumerated 8 January 1920, described as a merchant in the grocery industry. Their children: Naomia and Allen, were listed as living with them.5
     Allen and Lola Sykes appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Connersville, Connersville Twp., Fayette County, Indiana, enumerated 24 April 1940, described as a manager in a retail grocery store. Their son, Allen, was listed as living with them.4
     Mrs. Allen Sykes Jr., of Connersville, was referenced in the engagement announcement of Roberta Murphy and Allen Sykes Jr. on 16 November 1941 at the newspaper the at Palladium-Item; Roberta Murphy Engaged To Wed
     CONNERSVTLLE, Ind. — Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Roberta Murphy, daughter of Paul Murphy, of the Laurel road, to Allen Sykes, jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Sykes of Connersville was made at a miscellaneous shower Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Karl Hubert on Western avenue. The marriage will take place Sunday, Nov. 30.
     Yellow and blue, the bride-elect's chosen colors, were used in decorations and appointments for the refreshments which were served at small tables. The gift table was centered with a blue bowl of yellow chrysanthemums.
     Bridge was played and prizes were awarded Mrs. Donnelle Sherwood, Miss Beatrice Murphy, and Miss Roberta Murphy. Mrs. Hubert was assisted in entertaining by her mother, Mrs. Zed Layson.
     Among the parties scheduled in honor of Miss Murphy is one with Mrs. Charles Heck as hostess Nov. 26.8
     In the obituary of Allen L. Sykes Sr. who died 23 July 1954, hiswife, the former Lola Jones, of near Brookville, was listed as a survivor.9 She, of Connersville, was the informant on the death registration of her husband, Allen L. Sykes Sr., who died on 23 July 1954.7
     In the obituary of Naomi Ann Sykes who died 27 October 1990, her parents, Allen Sykes and Lola Jones were listed or implied as predeceased.10

Family

Allen Lytle Sykes b. 31 Jul 1887, d. 23 Jul 1954
Marriage*Lola married Allen Lytle Sykes on 6 June 1911 at Indiana, USA.6,7,3,4 
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., Lola Rebecca Sykes, Death Date: 13 Aug 1987, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA, Age: 98, Birth Date: 15 Nov 1888, Indiana, Father: Lafayette Jones, Mother: Hester Jones.
  2. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: Allen Lafayette Sykes Jr, Death Date: 22 Sep 2007, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA, Age: 93, Birth Date: 20 Feb 1914, Batesville, 1n, Father: Allen Lytle Sykes, Mother: Lola Roebecca Sykes.
  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. [S13132] Allen Sykess household, 24 April 1940 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 4-10, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: m-t0627-01027.
  5. [S1467] Elbert C Blasdel household, 22 & 24 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Miller, Dearborn, Indiana; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 50, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_428; Image: 981.
  6. [S2189] Allen Sykes household, 08 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 4, Newcastle, Henry, Indiana; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 69; Family: 172, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_437.
  7. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: Allen L Sykes Sr, Death Date: 23 Jul 1954, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA, Age: 66, Birth Date: 31 Jul 1887, Pennsylvania, Father: Will Sykes, Mother: Francis Sykes.
  8. [S2190] Robereta Murphy Engaged To Wed, Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana, 16 Nov 1941, Page 5, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Engagement: Murphy - Sykes. Hereinafter cited as Palladium-Item.
  9. [S2180] Deaths: Allen L. Sykes, The Brookville Democrat, Brookville, Indiana, 29 Jul 1954, Page 7, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Allen L. SYKES, Sr. (Aged 66). Hereinafter cited as Brookville Democrat.
  10. [S2185] Obituaries: Naomi Highfield, The Noblesville Ledger, Noblesville, Indiana, 29 Oct 1990, Page 8, columns 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Naomi Highfield nee Sykes (Aged 78). Hereinafter cited as Noblesville Ledger.
  11. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: Naomi Highfield, Death Date: 27 Oct 1990, Noblesville, Hamilton, Indiana, USA, Age: 78, Birth Date: 18 Sep 1912, Batesville, In, Father: Allen Sykes, Mother: Lola Sykes.
  12. [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Anna Naomi Sykes, Birth Date: 18 Sep 1912, Batesville, Ripley, Indiana, USA, Father: Allen Lytte Sykes, Mother: Lala Rebecka Jones. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  13. [S2179] Obituaries: Allen L. Sykes, Jr., Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana, 25 Sep 2007, Page 5, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Allen L Sykes, 1914-2007 (Aged 93). Hereinafter cited as Palladium-Item.
  14. [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Alyn Lafayette Sykes, Birth Date: 20 Feb 1914, Batesville, Ripley, Indiana, USA, Father: Alyn Sykes, Mother: Lola James.

Lafayette Jones1

M, #46467
Last Edited15 Jul 2022
     Lafayette married Hester White.1

Family

Hester White
Child

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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., Lola Rebecca Sykes, Death Date: 13 Aug 1987, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA, Age: 98, Birth Date: 15 Nov 1888, Indiana, Father: Lafayette Jones, Mother: Hester Jones.

Hester White1

F, #46468
Last Edited15 Jul 2022
     Hester married Lafayette Jones.1

Family

Lafayette Jones
Child

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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., Lola Rebecca Sykes, Death Date: 13 Aug 1987, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA, Age: 98, Birth Date: 15 Nov 1888, Indiana, Father: Lafayette Jones, Mother: Hester Jones.

Naomi Ann Sykes1

F, #46469, b. 18 September 1912, d. 27 October 1990
Father*Allen Lytle Sykes2,3,4,5,1 b. 31 Jul 1887, d. 23 Jul 1954
Mother*Lola Rebecca Jones2,3,4,5,1 b. 15 Nov 1888, d. 13 Aug 1987
Relationship4th cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited15 May 2023
     She was born on 18 September 1912 at Batesville, Ripley County, Indiana, USA.6,7,8,2,4,5,1 Naomi married Herman C. Highfield on 27 April 1935 at Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA.9,6,8,10,5
     Naomi Ann Sykes died on 27 October 1990 at Manor House at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana, USA, at age 78.7,4 The informant on her death registration was her daughter, Patricia Whittemore.4
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Survivor(s): Patricia Whittemore and Allen Sykes. Predeceased by her husband, Herman Highfield. Predeceased by her parents: Allen Sykes and Lola Jones.7

     Naomi Ann Sykes was buried on 30 October 1990 at Dales Cemetery, Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, USA.7,4
     Naomia appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of New Castle, Henry Twp., Henry County, Indiana in the household of her parents, Allen and Lola Sykes.11
     Herman and Naomi Highfield appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Connersville, Connersville Twp., Fayette County, Indiana, enumerated 11 April 1940, described as an acetylene welder in the manufacture of "refigerators". Their children: Patricia, were listed as living with them.6
     Herman C. and Naomi A. Highfield appeared on the 1950 U.S. Federal Census of Connersville Twp., Fayette County, Indiana, enumerated 3 April 1950, described as an insurance agent in the life insurance industry. Their children: Patricia J., were listed as living with them.8
     In the obituary of Allen L. Sykes Sr. who died 23 July 1954, his daughter, Mrs. Herman Highfield, of Cleveland, was listed as a survivor.9
     In the obituary of Herman Clay Highfield who died 3 April 1984, his wife, Naomi Highfield, was listed as a survivor.12 She, of Connersville, was the informant on the death registration of her mother, Lola Rebecca Sykes, who died on 13 August 1987.3
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Noblesville Ledger published in Noblesville, Indiana, 29 October 1990.7
     In the obituary of Patricia J. Highfield Whittemore who died 5 January 2013, her parents, Herman Highfield and Naomi Sykes were listed or implied as predeceased.13

Family

Herman Clay Highfield b. 13 Apr 1914, d. 3 Apr 1984
Marriage*Naomi married Herman C. Highfield on 27 April 1935 at Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA.9,6,8,10,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Anna Naomi Sykes, Birth Date: 18 Sep 1912, Batesville, Ripley, Indiana, USA, Father: Allen Lytte Sykes, Mother: Lala Rebecka Jones. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  2. [S2189] Allen Sykes household, 08 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 4, Newcastle, Henry, Indiana; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 69; Family: 172, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_437.
  3. [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., Lola Rebecca Sykes, Death Date: 13 Aug 1987, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA, Age: 98, Birth Date: 15 Nov 1888, Indiana, Father: Lafayette Jones, Mother: Hester Jones.
  4. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: Naomi Highfield, Death Date: 27 Oct 1990, Noblesville, Hamilton, Indiana, USA, Age: 78, Birth Date: 18 Sep 1912, Batesville, In, Father: Allen Sykes, Mother: Lola Sykes.
  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. [S2181] Herman Highfield household, 11 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Connersville, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 21-10, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  7. [S2185] Obituaries: Naomi Highfield, The Noblesville Ledger, Noblesville, Indiana, 29 Oct 1990, Page 8, columns 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Naomi Highfield nee Sykes (Aged 78). Hereinafter cited as Noblesville Ledger.
  8. [S2186] Herman C Highfield household, 03 Apr 1950 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Connersville Twp., Fayette, Inidana; Sheet: 1; Enumeration District: 21-8; Dwelling: 7, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  9. [S2180] Deaths: Allen L. Sykes, The Brookville Democrat, Brookville, Indiana, 29 Jul 1954, Page 7, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Allen L. SYKES, Sr. (Aged 66). Hereinafter cited as Brookville Democrat.
  10. [S2198] Connersville News: Highfield - Sykes, The Richmond Item, Richmond, Indiana, 10 Sep 1935, Page 9, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Highfield - Sykes. Hereinafter cited as Richmond Item.
  11. [S1467] Elbert C Blasdel household, 22 & 24 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Miller, Dearborn, Indiana; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 50, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_428; Image: 981.
  12. [S2188] Obituaries: Herman Clay Highfield, The Noblesville Ledger, Noblesville, Indiana, 05 Apr 1984, Page 12, columns 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Herman Clay Highfield (Aged 69). Hereinafter cited as Noblesville Ledger.
  13. [S10991] Legacy.com , www.legacy.com, Legacy.com search; "Legacy publishes obituaries, but unfortunately, they are removed after a period of time. Where possible I try to find a more persistent version of the obituary"; cited as "Legacy.com., Obituary: Patricia Whittemore; Died:.
  14. [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Patricia Joan Highfield, Birth Date: 18 Jul 1939, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA, Father: Herman Clay Highfield, Mother: Naomi Ann Sykes.

Allen Lafayette Sykes Jr.1

M, #46470, b. 20 February 1914, d. 22 September 2007
Father*Allen Lytle Sykes2,3,4,1,5 b. 31 Jul 1887, d. 23 Jul 1954
Mother*Lola Rebecca Jones2,3,4,1,5 b. 15 Nov 1888, d. 13 Aug 1987
Relationship4th cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited12 Aug 2022
     He was born on 20 February 1914 at Batesville, Laughery Twp., Ripley County, Indiana, USA, according to Indiana Certificate of Birth 48628.6,2,3,4,1,7,8 Allen married Roberta Maxine Murphy on 30 November 1941 at Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, USA.9,6,5
     Allen Lafayette Sykes Jr. died on 22 September 2007 at Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, USA, at age 93.2,1 The informant on his death registration was his son.1
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Allen L. Sykes Jr..
Predeceased by his wife, the former Roberta Murphy.2

     Allen Lafayette Sykes Jr. was buried on 26 September 2007 at Dales Cemetery, Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, USA.2,1
     
Military Service

     Allen Lafayette Sykes Jr. began military service on 13 May 1942 at the age of 28 at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA, joining the U.S. Army.10,11 Allen Lafayette Sykes Jr. ended military service as part of general demobilization on 12 October 1945
End of Military Service section.11,7

     His name was recorded as Alyn Lafayette Sykes on his birth registration.4,7
     Allen appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of New Castle, Henry Twp., Henry County, Indiana in the household of his parents, Allen and Lola Sykes.12
     Allen appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Connersville, Connersville Twp., Fayette County, Indiana in the household of his parents, Allen and Lola Sykes, and he was listed as a new worker.8
     Allen Lafayette Sykes Jr., of Connersville, living with his parents, registered for the draft on 16 October 1940 at Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, USA, at the age of 26. He was unemployed. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his father, Allen Lytle Sykes. He was described as 6' 1" and 145 lbs. with blue eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.7
     The engagement of Roberta Murphy and Allen Sykes Jr. was announced by Paul Murphy on 16 November 1941 at the newspaper the, Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana, USA; Roberta Murphy Engaged To Wed
     CONNERSVTLLE, Ind. — Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Roberta Murphy, daughter of Paul Murphy, of the Laurel road, to Allen Sykes, jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Sykes of Connersville was made at a miscellaneous shower Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Karl Hubert on Western avenue. The marriage will take place Sunday, Nov. 30.
     Yellow and blue, the bride-elect's chosen colors, were used in decorations and appointments for the refreshments which were served at small tables. The gift table was centered with a blue bowl of yellow chrysanthemums.
     Bridge was played and prizes were awarded Mrs. Donnelle Sherwood, Miss Beatrice Murphy, and Miss Roberta Murphy. Mrs. Hubert was assisted in entertaining by her mother, Mrs. Zed Layson.
     Among the parties scheduled in honor of Miss Murphy is one with Mrs. Charles Heck as hostess Nov. 26.13 Allen Sykes Jr., of R.R.#1, Connersville, was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of his father, Allen Lytle Sykes.14
     Allen L. and Roberta M. Sykes appeared on the 1950 U.S. Federal Census of Connersville Twp., Fayette County, Indiana, enumerated 17 April 1950, described as an assistant manager in retail grocery.6
     In the obituary of Allen L. Sykes Sr. who died 23 July 1954, his son, Allen L. Sykes Jr., of Connersville, was listed as a survivor.15
     In the obituary of Naomi Ann Sykes who died 27 October 1990, her brother, Allen Sykes, of Connersville, was listed as a survivor.16 He, of Connersville, was the informant on the death registration of his wife, Roberta M. Sykes, who died on 17 June 1999.17
     In the obituary of Roberta Murphy Sykes who died 17 June 1999, her husband, Allen L. Sykes, was listed as a survivor.9
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Palladium-Item published in Richmond, Indiana, 25 September 2007.2

Family

Roberta Maxine Murphy b. 28 Jul 1914, d. 17 Jun 1999
Marriage*Allen married Roberta Maxine Murphy on 30 November 1941 at Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, USA.9,6,5 

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., Allen Lafayette Sykes Jr, Death Date: 22 Sep 2007, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA, Age: 93, Birth Date: 20 Feb 1914, Batesville, 1n, Father: Allen Lytle Sykes, Mother: Lola Roebecca Sykes.
  2. [S2179] Obituaries: Allen L. Sykes, Jr., Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana, 25 Sep 2007, Page 5, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Allen L Sykes, 1914-2007 (Aged 93). Hereinafter cited as Palladium-Item.
  3. [S2189] Allen Sykes household, 08 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 4, Newcastle, Henry, Indiana; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 69; Family: 172, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_437.
  4. [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Alyn Lafayette Sykes, Birth Date: 20 Feb 1914, Batesville, Ripley, Indiana, USA, Father: Alyn Sykes, Mother: Lola James. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  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. [S2177] Allen L Sykes household, 17 Apr 1950 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Connersville Twp., Fayette, Inidana; Sheet: 29; Enumeration District: 21-23; Dwelling: 259, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  7. [S8085] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 (Publisher: Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; "Database created from Draft Registration Cards of all U.S. states. Images are in Fold3, requiring a subscription to view"; cited as "US WWII Draft., Allen Lafayette Sykes; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940, Indiana, USA, Birth Date: 20 Feb 1914, Batesville, Indiana, Height: 6 1, Weight: 145, Eye Color: Blue, Hair Color: Brown, Complexion: Light, Employer: None, Next of Kin: Allen Lytle Sykes.
  8. [S13132] Allen Sykess household, 24 April 1940 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 4-10, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: m-t0627-01027.
  9. [S2176] Obituaries: Roberta Sykes, Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana, 19 Jun 1999, Page 5, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Roberta Murphy Sykes nee Murphy, 1914-1999 (Aged 84). Hereinafter cited as Palladium-Item.
  10. [S3544] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 (Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration), Ancestry.com, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; "This database contains information on about 8.3 million men and women who enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II"; cited as "US WWII Army Enlistment., Allen L Sykes, Enlistment Date: 13 May 1942, Indianapolis, Indiana, Birth Year: 1914, Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA, Civil Occupation: Retail managers, Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men), Marital status: Married, Service Number: 35353754.
  11. [S3870] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 (Publisher: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), Ancestry.com, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; "Original data: Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs."; cited as "BIRLS Death File., Allen Lafayette Sykes, Birth Date: 20 Feb 1914, Death Date: 22 Sep 2007, Enlistment Date: 13 May 1942, Enlistment Branch: ARMY, Discharge Date: 12 Oct 1945.
  12. [S1467] Elbert C Blasdel household, 22 & 24 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Miller, Dearborn, Indiana; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 50, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_428; Image: 981.
  13. [S2190] Robereta Murphy Engaged To Wed, Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana, 16 Nov 1941, Page 5, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Engagement: Murphy - Sykes. Hereinafter cited as Palladium-Item.
  14. [S2619] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration), Ancestry.com, World War II Draft Registration search; "United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration"; cited as "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942., Allen Lytle Sykes, Military Draft Date: 1942, Birth Date: 31 Jul 1887, Next of Kin: Allen Sykes.
  15. [S2180] Deaths: Allen L. Sykes, The Brookville Democrat, Brookville, Indiana, 29 Jul 1954, Page 7, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Allen L. SYKES, Sr. (Aged 66). Hereinafter cited as Brookville Democrat.
  16. [S2185] Obituaries: Naomi Highfield, The Noblesville Ledger, Noblesville, Indiana, 29 Oct 1990, Page 8, columns 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Naomi Highfield nee Sykes (Aged 78). Hereinafter cited as Noblesville Ledger.
  17. [S6399] "Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011", online Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011: Roberta M. Sykes, Death Date: 17 Jun 1999, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA, Age: 84, Birth Date: 28 Jul 1914, Wayne County., Indiana, Father: Paul Murphy, Mother: Eva Murphy, Spouse: Allen L. Sykes.

Roberta Maxine Murphy1

F, #46472, b. 28 July 1914, d. 17 June 1999
Father*Paul W. Murphy2,3,4,1
Mother*Eva Moffett2,3,4,1 d. b 26 Nov 1941
Last Edited16 Jul 2022
     She was born on 28 July 1914, on a farm near Jacksonburg, at Harrison Twp., Wayne County, Indiana, USA, according to Indiana Birth Certificate 62397.2,5,1,3 Roberta married Allen Lafayette Sykes Jr. on 30 November 1941 at Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, USA.2,5,1
     Roberta Maxine Murphy died on 17 June 1999, She had been a teacher, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA, at age 84.2,4 The informant on her death registration was her husband, Allen L. Sykes.4
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Survived by her husband, Allen L. Sykes.2

     Roberta Maxine Murphy was buried on 21 June 1999 at Dales Cemetery, Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, USA.2,4
     The engagement of Roberta Murphy and Allen Sykes Jr. was announced by Paul Murphy on 16 November 1941 at the newspaper the, Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana, USA; Roberta Murphy Engaged To Wed
     CONNERSVTLLE, Ind. — Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Roberta Murphy, daughter of Paul Murphy, of the Laurel road, to Allen Sykes, jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Sykes of Connersville was made at a miscellaneous shower Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Karl Hubert on Western avenue. The marriage will take place Sunday, Nov. 30.
     Yellow and blue, the bride-elect's chosen colors, were used in decorations and appointments for the refreshments which were served at small tables. The gift table was centered with a blue bowl of yellow chrysanthemums.
     Bridge was played and prizes were awarded Mrs. Donnelle Sherwood, Miss Beatrice Murphy, and Miss Roberta Murphy. Mrs. Hubert was assisted in entertaining by her mother, Mrs. Zed Layson.
     Among the parties scheduled in honor of Miss Murphy is one with Mrs. Charles Heck as hostess Nov. 26.6
     Allen L. and Roberta M. Sykes appeared on the 1950 U.S. Federal Census of Connersville Twp., Fayette County, Indiana, enumerated 17 April 1950, described as an assistant manager in retail grocery.5
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Palladium-Item published in Richmond, Indiana, 19 June 1999.2
     In the obituary of Allen L. Sykes Jr. who died 22 September 2007, his wife, the former Roberta Murphy, was listed as predeceased.7

Family

Allen Lafayette Sykes Jr. b. 20 Feb 1914, d. 22 Sep 2007
Marriage*Roberta married Allen Lafayette Sykes Jr. on 30 November 1941 at Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, USA.2,5,1 

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S2176] Obituaries: Roberta Sykes, Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana, 19 Jun 1999, Page 5, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Roberta Murphy Sykes nee Murphy, 1914-1999 (Aged 84). Hereinafter cited as Palladium-Item.
  3. [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Robertta Maxine Murphy, Birth Date: 28 Jul 1914, Harrison, Wayne, Indiana, USA, Father: Paul Murphy, Mother: Eva Moffett. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  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., Roberta M. Sykes, Death Date: 17 Jun 1999, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA, Age: 84, Birth Date: 28 Jul 1914, Wayne County., Indiana, Father: Paul Murphy, Mother: Eva Murphy, Spouse: Allen L. Sykes.
  5. [S2177] Allen L Sykes household, 17 Apr 1950 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Connersville Twp., Fayette, Inidana; Sheet: 29; Enumeration District: 21-23; Dwelling: 259, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  6. [S2190] Robereta Murphy Engaged To Wed, Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana, 16 Nov 1941, Page 5, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Engagement: Murphy - Sykes. Hereinafter cited as Palladium-Item.
  7. [S2179] Obituaries: Allen L. Sykes, Jr., Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana, 25 Sep 2007, Page 5, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Allen L Sykes, 1914-2007 (Aged 93). Hereinafter cited as Palladium-Item.

Paul W. Murphy1

M, #46473
Last Edited16 Jul 2022
     Paul married Eva Moffett.1
     The following article appeared in the Richmond, Indiana Palladium-Item, 16 November 1941 :
Roberta Murphy Engaged To Wed
     CONNERSVTLLE, Ind. — Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Roberta Murphy, daughter of Paul Murphy, of the Laurel road, to Allen Sykes, jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Sykes of Connersville was made at a miscellaneous shower Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Karl Hubert on Western avenue. The marriage will take place Sunday, Nov. 30.
     Yellow and blue, the bride-elect's chosen colors, were used in decorations and appointments for the refreshments which were served at small tables. The gift table was centered with a blue bowl of yellow chrysanthemums.
     Bridge was played and prizes were awarded Mrs. Donnelle Sherwood, Miss Beatrice Murphy, and Miss Roberta Murphy. Mrs. Hubert was assisted in entertaining by her mother, Mrs. Zed Layson.
     Among the parties scheduled in honor of Miss Murphy is one with Mrs. Charles Heck as hostess Nov. 26.2

Family

Eva Moffett d. b 26 Nov 1941
Child

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S2190] Robereta Murphy Engaged To Wed, Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana, 16 Nov 1941, Page 5, column 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Engagement: Murphy - Sykes. Hereinafter cited as Palladium-Item.
  3. [S2176] Obituaries: Roberta Sykes, Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana, 19 Jun 1999, Page 5, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Roberta Murphy Sykes nee Murphy, 1914-1999 (Aged 84). Hereinafter cited as Palladium-Item.
  4. [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Robertta Maxine Murphy, Birth Date: 28 Jul 1914, Harrison, Wayne, Indiana, USA, Father: Paul Murphy, Mother: Eva Moffett. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  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., Roberta M. Sykes, Death Date: 17 Jun 1999, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA, Age: 84, Birth Date: 28 Jul 1914, Wayne County., Indiana, Father: Paul Murphy, Mother: Eva Murphy, Spouse: Allen L. Sykes.

Eva Moffett1

F, #46474, d. before 26 November 1941
Last Edited15 Jul 2022
     Eva married Paul W. Murphy.1
     Eva Moffett died before 26 November 1941.1

Family

Paul W. Murphy
Child

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S2176] Obituaries: Roberta Sykes, Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana, 19 Jun 1999, Page 5, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Roberta Murphy Sykes nee Murphy, 1914-1999 (Aged 84). Hereinafter cited as Palladium-Item.
  3. [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Robertta Maxine Murphy, Birth Date: 28 Jul 1914, Harrison, Wayne, Indiana, USA, Father: Paul Murphy, Mother: Eva Moffett. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  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., Roberta M. Sykes, Death Date: 17 Jun 1999, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA, Age: 84, Birth Date: 28 Jul 1914, Wayne County., Indiana, Father: Paul Murphy, Mother: Eva Murphy, Spouse: Allen L. Sykes.

Herman Clay Highfield1,2

M, #46479, b. 13 April 1914, d. 3 April 1984
Father*Clay Highfield3,2
Mother*Ona May Worrel3,2
Last Edited15 May 2023
     He was born on 13 April 1914 at Dallas City, Illinois, USA.4,5,2 Herman married Naomi Sykes on 27 April 1935 at Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA.6,4,5,7,2
     Herman Clay Highfield died on 3 April 1984 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA, at age 69.8,9,3
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Herman Clay Highfield.
Survived by his wife, Naomi Highfield. Survivor(s): Patricia Whittemore.9

     Herman Clay Highfield was buried on 6 April 1984 at Dales Cemetery, Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana, USA.3
     The following article appeared in the Richmond, Indiana The Richmond Item, 10 September 1935 :
Highfield-Sykes
     Announcement was made today of the marriage of Miss Naomi Sykes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Sykes, 415 Eastern Avenue, to Herman C. Highfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cly (sic) Highfield, Rural Route 7, Connersville, The wedding was solemnized Apr. 27 at Richmond with Rev. Frank H. Kennedy, pastor of the First Christian Church officiating.7

     Herman and Naomi Highfield appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Connersville, Connersville Twp., Fayette County, Indiana, enumerated 11 April 1940, described as an acetylene welder in the manufacture of "refigerators". Their children: Patricia, were listed as living with them.4
     Herman C. and Naomi A. Highfield appeared on the 1950 U.S. Federal Census of Connersville Twp., Fayette County, Indiana, enumerated 3 April 1950, described as an insurance agent in the life insurance industry. Their children: Patricia J., were listed as living with them.5
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Noblesville Ledger published in Noblesville, Indiana, 5 April 1984.9
     In the obituary of Naomi Ann Sykes, who died 27 October 1990, her husband, Herman Highfield, was listed as predeceased.8
     In the obituary of Patricia J. Highfield Whittemore who died 5 January 2013, her parents, Herman Highfield and Naomi Sykes were listed or implied as predeceased.10

Family

Naomi Ann Sykes b. 18 Sep 1912, d. 27 Oct 1990
Marriage*Herman married Naomi Sykes on 27 April 1935 at Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, USA.6,4,5,7,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Robert Keith Highfield, Birth Date: 18 Jul 1939, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA, Father: Herman Clay Highfield, Mother: Naomi Ann Sykes. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  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. [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., Herman C Highfield, Death Date: 03 Apr 1984, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA, Age: 69, Birth Date: 13 Apr 1914, Illnois, Father: Clay Highfield, Mother: Ona Highfield, Spouse: Naomi Highfield.
  4. [S2181] Herman Highfield household, 11 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Connersville, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 21-10, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  5. [S2186] Herman C Highfield household, 03 Apr 1950 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Connersville Twp., Fayette, Inidana; Sheet: 1; Enumeration District: 21-8; Dwelling: 7, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  6. [S2180] Deaths: Allen L. Sykes, The Brookville Democrat, Brookville, Indiana, 29 Jul 1954, Page 7, column 5 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Allen L. SYKES, Sr. (Aged 66). Hereinafter cited as Brookville Democrat.
  7. [S2198] Connersville News: Highfield - Sykes, The Richmond Item, Richmond, Indiana, 10 Sep 1935, Page 9, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Highfield - Sykes. Hereinafter cited as Richmond Item.
  8. [S2185] Obituaries: Naomi Highfield, The Noblesville Ledger, Noblesville, Indiana, 29 Oct 1990, Page 8, columns 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Naomi Highfield nee Sykes (Aged 78). Hereinafter cited as Noblesville Ledger.
  9. [S2188] Obituaries: Herman Clay Highfield, The Noblesville Ledger, Noblesville, Indiana, 05 Apr 1984, Page 12, columns 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Herman Clay Highfield (Aged 69). Hereinafter cited as Noblesville Ledger.
  10. [S10991] Legacy.com , www.legacy.com, Legacy.com search; "Legacy publishes obituaries, but unfortunately, they are removed after a period of time. Where possible I try to find a more persistent version of the obituary"; cited as "Legacy.com., Obituary: Patricia Whittemore; Died:.
  11. [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Patricia Joan Highfield, Birth Date: 18 Jul 1939, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA, Father: Herman Clay Highfield, Mother: Naomi Ann Sykes.

Patricia Joan Highfield1

F, #46480, b. 18 July 1939, d. 5 January 2013
Father*Herman Clay Highfield2,3,1 b. 13 Apr 1914, d. 3 Apr 1984
Mother*Naomi Ann Sykes2,3,1 b. 18 Sep 1912, d. 27 Oct 1990
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited6 Oct 2022
     She was born on 18 July 1939 at Fayette Memorial Hospital, Connersville, Connersville Twp., Fayette County, Indiana, USA.2,3,1 Patricia married John E. Whittemore Jr. on 22 August 1964 at First United Presbyterian church, Richmond, Indiana, USA.4,5
     Patricia Joan Highfield died on 5 January 2013 at Indiana, USA, at age 73.6
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Predeceased by her husband, John Whittemore. Predeceased by her parents: Herman Highfield and Naomi Sykes.6

     Patricia appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Connersville, Connersville Twp., Fayette County, Indiana in the household of her parents, Herman and Naomi Highfield.2

Patricia J. appeared on the 1950 Federal Census Connersville Twp., Fayette County, Indiana in the household of her parents, Herman and Naomi A. Highfield.3
     In the obituary of Herman Clay Highfield who died 3 April 1984, his daughter, Patricia Whittemore, of Noblesville, was listed as a survivor.7 She, of Noblesville, was the informant on the death registration of her mother, Naomi Sykes, who died on 27 October 1990.8
     In the obituary of Naomi Ann Sykes who died 27 October 1990, her daughter, Patricia Whittemore, of Noblesville, was listed as a survivor.9
     In the obituary of John E. Whittemore Jr. who died 9 December 2012, hiswife, the former Patricia Highfield, was listed as a survivor.5
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Indianapolis Star published in Indianapolis, Indiana, 8 January 2013.6

Family

John E. Whittemore Jr. b. 13 Nov 1934, d. 9 Dec 2012
Marriage*Patricia married John E. Whittemore Jr. on 22 August 1964 at First United Presbyterian church, Richmond, Indiana, USA.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S6378] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, Patricia Joan Highfield, Birth Date: 18 Jul 1939, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana, USA, Father: Herman Clay Highfield, Mother: Naomi Ann Sykes. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  2. [S2181] Herman Highfield household, 11 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal census, Washington, DC, USA, Connersville, Connersville, Fayette, Indiana; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 21-10, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  3. [S2186] Herman C Highfield household, 03 Apr 1950 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Connersville Twp., Fayette, Inidana; Sheet: 1; Enumeration District: 21-8; Dwelling: 7, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  4. [S2182] Connersville Girl Will Be Married, Palladium-Item, Richmond, Indiana, 16 Jul 1964, Page 5, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Engagement: Highfield - Whittemore. Hereinafter cited as Palladium-Item.
  5. [S2183] Obituaries: John E. Whittemore Jr., The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana, 13 Dec 2012, Page B5, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: John E. Whittemore, 1934-2012 (Aged 78). Hereinafter cited as Indianapolis Star.
  6. [S10991] Legacy.com , www.legacy.com, Legacy.com search; "Legacy publishes obituaries, but unfortunately, they are removed after a period of time. Where possible I try to find a more persistent version of the obituary"; cited as "Legacy.com., Obituary: Patricia Whittemore; Died:.
  7. [S2188] Obituaries: Herman Clay Highfield, The Noblesville Ledger, Noblesville, Indiana, 05 Apr 1984, Page 12, columns 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Herman Clay Highfield (Aged 69). Hereinafter cited as Noblesville Ledger.
  8. [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., Naomi Highfield, Death Date: 27 Oct 1990, Noblesville, Hamilton, Indiana, USA, Age: 78, Birth Date: 18 Sep 1912, Batesville, In, Father: Allen Sykes, Mother: Lola Sykes.
  9. [S2185] Obituaries: Naomi Highfield, The Noblesville Ledger, Noblesville, Indiana, 29 Oct 1990, Page 8, columns 1 & 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Naomi Highfield nee Sykes (Aged 78). Hereinafter cited as Noblesville Ledger.