May Elizabeth SMILEY

Father: Andrew P. SMILEY
Mother: Elizabeth B. COWEN

Family 1: George Walter SYLVESTER

(1) Source: Maine, U.S., Vital Records via Ancestry.com: Volume 2 - Marriages.

(2) Source: The Portland Daily Press; Portland, Maine; Tuesday, October 27, 1885; Page 4.

  1. Harold Rydell SYLVESTER
  2. Philip A. SYLVESTER
  3. Angie Marie SYLVESTER
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Notes

Updated March 8. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1860 United States Census for Maine, Kennebec Co., Vassalboro (Vassalboro Post Office): Pages 1-2; June 1, 1860.

Unnamed SMILEY is the daughter of Andrew P. SMILEY (age 40, b. Maine, a farmer) and Elizabeth SMILEY (age 38, b. Maine). The unnamed child is 6 months old and born in Maine. Her siblings are Amelia (age 16), Henrietta (age 11), Emma L. (age 9), Angie (age 7), and Alice M. (age 3).

(2) 1870 United States Census for Maine, Kennebec Co., Vassalboro (North Vassalboro Post Office): Page 36; June 14, 1870.

Mary E. SMILEY is the daughter of Andrew SMILEY (age 51, b. Maine, a farmer) and Elizabeth SMILEY (age 49, b. Maine). Mary is 10 years old, born in Maine, and is attending school. Her siblings are Angie P. (age 16) and Alice M. (age 13). Mary COWAN (her maternal grandmother?, age 72) also resides in the household.

(3) 1880 United States Census for Maine, Kennebec Co., Vassalboro: Supervisor's District 1; Enumeration District 105; Page 27; June 15, 1880.

Mary E. SMILEY is the daughter of Andrew P. SMILEY (age 62, b. Maine, a farmer) and Elizabeth B. SMILEY (age 57, b. Maine). Mary is 20 years old and born in Maine.

(4) Maine, U.S., Vital Records via Ancestry.com: Volume 2 - Marriages

"SYLVESTER, Geo. W., s. of George and Alice (SMALL), and May E. SMILEY, Oct. 20, 1885.

(5) Marriage via Newspapers.com: The Portland Daily Press; Portland, Maine; Tuesday, October 27, 1885; Page 4

"MARRIAGES... In Vassalboro, Oct. 20, George W. SYLVER of Augusta and Miss May E. SMILEY of Riverside."

(6) 1900 United States Census for Maine, Kennebec Co., Augusta Town: Supervisor's District 1; Enumeration District 103; Sheet 8A; June 7, 1900.

Mary E. [SMILEY] SYLVESTER is married to George SYLVESTER, head of household. Children in the household are Philip A. (b. Mar 1894) and Angie W. (Oct. 1895), both born in Maine. George's mother Alice W. SYLVESTER also resides in the household as do two borders.

- Address: 33 Gage Street
- Birth date: October 1859; age 40
- Number of Years of Present Marriage: 14 years
- Motherhood: She has given birth to 3 children, 2 of whom are presently living
- Birthplace: Maine, as were her parents

(7) 1910 United States Census for Maine, Kennebec Co., Augusta City, Ward 1: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 84; Sheet 6B; April 19, 1910.

May E. [SMILEY] SYLVESTER is married to George SYLVESTER, head of household. Children in the household are Phillip A. (age 16) and Angie M. (age 14).

- Address: 33 Gage St.
- Age: 50; married for 24 years
- Motherhood: She has given birth to 3 children, 2 of whom are presently living
- Birthplace: Maine, as were her parents
- Home ownership: The family owns a house free of mortgage

(8) U.S., City Directories via Ancestry.com: Augusta, Maine

- 1917: SYLVESTER May E., wid of George W., h 33 Gage
- 1919: SYLVESTER May E., wid of George W., h 33 Gage
- 1921: SYLVESTER May E., wid of George W., h 33 Gage

(9) Maine, U.S., Death Records via Ancestry.com: Kennebec County

- Name: Mrs. May E. SYLVESTER
- Place of Death: Augusta
- Address: 33 Gage Street; Ward 1
- How long a resident: 36 Years
- Previous Residence: Vassalboro
- Date of Death: 16 Nov 1921
- Age: 62 years; 0 months; 27 days
- Place of Birth: Vassalboro
- Date of Birth: 20 Oct 1859
- Marital Status: Widow
- Occupation: Housekeeper
- Parents: Andrew P. SMILEY (b. Sidney, Maine; a farmer) and Elizabeth COWAN (b. Augusta, Maine)
- Widow of: George W. SYLVESTER
- Cause of Death: Sarcoma of Uterus and liver and pylorus; duration, a few months
- Contributing Cause: none
- Cemetery: Mt. Pleasant

(10) Obituary via Newspapers.com: Daily Kennebec Journal; Augusta, Maine; Thursday, November 17, 1921; Page 10

"Mrs. May E. SYLVESTER. The many friends of Mrs. May E. SYLVESTER will be deeply grieved to learn of her death which occurred Wednesday noon at her home, 33 Gage street, following a very brief illness. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Cony A. DUNCAN, a son, Philip A., three sisters and several nieces. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock and will be private."

(11) Obituary via Newspapers.com: Daily Kennebec Journal; Augusta, Maine; Monday, November 21, 1921; Page 9

"Funeral of Mrs. May E. SYLVESTER. Funeral services for Mrs. May E. SYLVESTER were held at her late home, 33 Gage street, Saturday afternoon, Rev. A. Francis WALCH officiating. The bearers were Carroll JONES and Roscoe JONES of South China; Cony A. DUNCAN and Philip A. SYLVESTER of this city. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant cemetery."

(12) Find a Grave

- Name: May E. SMILEY SYLVESTER
- Birth: 20 Oct 1859
- Death: 16 Nov 1921 (aged 62)
- Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery; Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
- Memorial ID: 172741630

(13) Other records via Ancestry.com

- Maine, U.S., Vital Records: Son, Harold Rydell SYLVESTER, of George and May (SMILEY) SYLVESTER died in Augusta; 19 Jun 1891; age 2 years 8 months
- Maine, U.S., Birth Records: Son, Philip A. SYLVESTER born in Augusta, Maine; 4 March 1894. Second child of Geo. W. SYLVESTER and Mary E. SMILEY
- Maine, U.S., Marriage Records: Daughter, Angie Marie SYLVESTER (b. Waterville, Maine) married Cony A. DUNCAN in Augusta; 18 Aug 1919