Walter N. SYLVESTER (JAMES)

Father: Eugene Arthur SYLVESTER
Mother: Barbara MACHALA 

                                                       _Caleb Barker SYLVESTER_
                           _Charles Carroll SYLVESTER_|
                          |                           |_Joanna WHITNEY_________
 _Eugene Arthur SYLVESTER_|
|                         |                            _Stephen M. BURNS_______
|                         |_Charlotte Clare BURNS_____|
|                                                     |_Marianne JORDAN________
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|--Walter N. SYLVESTER (JAMES)
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|_Barbara MACHALA_________|
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Notes

Updated January 26, 2015. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1920 United States Census for Texas, Harris Co., Justice Precinct 20 (Part of), Ward 4, De Pelchin Faith Home: Supervisor's District 8; Enumeration District 74; Sheet 13A; January 15, 1920.

Walter SYLVESTER is listed as an inmate of the De Pelchin Faith Home as is his sister. His mother Barbara SYLVESTER is listed as an employee of the same facility on page 14A. Walter is one year and six months old, and born in the United States.

(2) 1930 United States Census for Texas, Harris Co., Houston City, Justice Precinct 1, Block 4232: Supervisor’s District 26; Enumeration District 101-41; Sheet 9A; April 3, 1930.

Walter N. JAMES is the son of Barbara JAMES and (adopted) son of Ralph L. JAMES, and thus has the JAMES surname. He is 12 years old, born in Texas and is attending school. The family resides at 4618 Nell St.

(3) 1940 United States Census for Texas, Harris Co., Houston, Justice Precinct I, Blocks 90-91-120: Supervisor's District 42-8; Enumeration District 258-81; Sheet 7A; April 13-15, 1940.

Walter N. JAMES is the son of Barbara JAMES and (adopted) son of Ralph L. JAMES, and thus has the JAMES surname.

- Address: 4618 Nett
- Age: 22
- Highest Grade of School Completed: High School - 3rd Year
- Birthplace: Texas
- Residence on April 1, 1935: Same House
- At Work: Yes
- Hours Worked (week): 48
- Occupation: Apprentice Engineer; Air Conditioning Company
- Occupation Code: 412-78-1
- Weeks Worked: 52
- Income: $1,040

(4) Snell family records; July 21, 2007.

- "She [Barbara] married Eugene at about 15 years of age and had... Thelma Eugenia SYLVESTER at age 16 on April 25, 1916. She had Walter, about 18 months later."
- "Mr. JAMES adopted both Jean and Walter, so that was the end of the name SYLVESTER in our family."