Winfield Forest SYLVESTER
- BIRTH: 13 Dec 1874; Madelia, Watonwan Co., Minnesota, USA
- DEATH: 24 Oct 1942; Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., Texas, USA
- BURIAL: Greenlawn Cemetery; Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., Texas, USA
Father: Charles Carroll SYLVESTER
Mother: Charlotte Clare BURNS
Family 1: Florence LOVEJOY
- MARRIAGE: 21 Mar 1903; Plainview, Wabasha Co., Minnesota, USA
- CHILDREN:
- Royal SYLVESTER
- Joy V. SYLVESTER
_Charles SYLVESTER _
_Caleb Barker SYLVESTER _|
| |_Lucy BARKER _______
_Charles Carroll SYLVESTER _|
| | _Micah WHITNEY _____
| |_Joanna WHITNEY _________|
| |_Hannah COBB _______
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|--Winfield Forest SYLVESTER
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| ____________________
| _Stephen M. BURNS _______|
| | |____________________
|_Charlotte Clare BURNS _____|
| ____________________
|_Marianne JORDAN ________|
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Notes
Updated February 10, 2015. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):(1) 1875 Minnesota State Census, Wantonwan Co., Fieldon.
[Winfield] Forest SYLVESTER is the son of C. C. and Charlotte SYLVESTER. He is less than a year old and born in Minnesota.
(2) LDS FamilySearch 1880 United States Census database for Fieldon, Watonwan Co., MN. Family History Library Film 1254637, NA Film Number T9-0637, Page 401A.
The Charles and Charlotte SYLVESTER family had moved to Wantonwan Co., MN by 1880. Winfield F. SYLVESTER is included as their 5-year-old son. His birthplace is listed as Minnesota.
(3) 1885 Minnesota State Census, Wantonwan Co., Town of Feldon, Madelia Post Office: Page 2; May 28, 1885.
Winfield SYLVESTER is the son of C. C. and Charlotte SYLVESTER. He is 10 years old and born in Minnesota.
(4) 1895 Minnesota State Census, Wantonwan Co., Madelia Village: Page 2; June 13, 1895.
Winfield F. SYLVESTER is the son of Chas. C. and Charlotte C. SYLVESTER. He is 20 years old, born in Minnesota, and is a student.
(5) 1900 United States Census for Minnesota, Watonwan Co., Madelia Twp., Village of Madelia: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 264; Sheet 4B; June 11, 1900.
Winfield F. SYLVESTER resides in the household of his brother, Fairfield E. SYLVESTER and wife. Winfield was born December 1874 in Minnesota and is 27 years old. He is a publisher.
(6) Minnesota, Marriages Index via Ancestry.com
- Name: Winfield F. SYLVESTER
- Marriage Date: 21 Mar 1903
- Marriage Place: Plainview, Wabasha, Minnesota
- Spouse's Name: Florence W LOVEJOY
- FHL Film Number: 132020
(7) 1910 United States Census for Texas, Jefferson Co., Port Arthur City; Precinct No 2: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 15; Sheet 8B, April 21, 1910.
Winfield F. SYLVESTER is head of household, married to Florence [LOVEJOY] SYLVESTER. Their son Royal is also a member of the household.
- Address: 1314 Fifth St.
- Age: 35; married for 6 years.
- Birthplace: Minnesota, with his father from Maine and his mother from Pennsylvania.
- Occupation: Mail carrier, post office.
- Home: Owns his house with a mortgage.
(8) WWI Civilian Draft Registrations via Ancestry.com
- Name: Winfield Forest SYLVESTER.
- Permanent Address: 1314-5th Pt. Arthur, Jefferson, Texas.
- Age: 43; born December 13, 1874.
- Permanent Occupation: Test work in laboratory.
- Employer: Gulf Refining Company, Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas.
- Nearest Relative: Mrs. Florence SYLVESTER, Wife; 1314-5th, Pt. Arthur, Jefferson, Texas.
- Physical Characteristics: height - medium; build - slender; eyes - blue; hair - brown.
- Date: September 12, 1918.
(9) 1920 United States Census for Texas, Jefferson Co., Port Arthur City, Justice Precinct 2, Ward 3: Supervisor's District 226; Enumeration District 109; Sheet 18B; January 10, 1920.
Winfield F. SYLVESTER is head of household, married to Florence A. [LOVEJOY] SYLVESTER. Their daughter Joy V. SYLVESTER is part of the household, as is Florence's father William G. LOVEJOY.
- Address: 1314 Fifth St.
- Home: Owned, free of mortgage.
- Age: 43 years old.
- Birthplace: Minnesota, with his father from Minnesota and his mother from Pennsylvania.
- Occupation: Chemist in an Oil Refinery.
(10) 1930 United States Census for Texas, Jefferson County, Port Arthur City (part of): Supervisor's District 27; Enumeration District 27; Sheet 10B; April 11, 1930.
W. F. SYLVESTER is head of household, married to Florence A. [LOVEJOY] SYLVESTER. Their daughter Joy V. SYLVESTERis also included in the household.
- Address: 1314 Fifth Street.
- Home ownership: yes; value $4,000.
- Radio ownership: yes.
- Age: 55 years old at time of census; 28 when first married.
- Birthplace: Minnesota, with his father from Maine and his mother from Pennsylvania.
- Occupation: Proprietor of a printing shop (code 7249).
- Veteran: Spanish-American War
(11) 1940 United States Census for Texas, Jefferson Co., Port Arthur, Justice Precinct 2, Blocks 505-506: Supervisor's District 42-2; Enumeration District 123-101; Sheet 4A; April 16, 1940.
W. F. SYLVESTER is head of household, married to Florence [LOVEJOY] SYLVESTER. W. F. provided information to the census taker for this household.
- Address: 1314 5th St.
- Home: Owner, valued at $3,500
- Age: 65; married
- Highest Grade of School Completed: College, 4 years
- Birthplace: Minnesota
- Residence on April 1, 1935: Same House
- At Work: Yes
- Hours Worked (week): —
- Occupation: Printer, Own Business
- Occupation Code: 310-14-4
- Income: $0 (i.e, self-employed)
- Income From Other Sources: Yes
(12) U.S. City Directories, Port Arthur, Texas via Ancestry.com
- 1911: SYLVESTER Winfield F, carrier P O, r 1314 5th
- 1913: SYLVESTER Winfield F, carrier P O, r 1314 5th
- 1914: SYLVESTER Winfield F, carrier P O, r 1314 5th
- 1920: SYLVESTER Winfield F (Florence) hlpr Gulf Ref Co r 1314 5th
- 1923: SYLVESTER Winfield F (Florence) carrier P O r 1314 5th
- 1927: SYLVESTER Winfield F (Florence) printer 1314 5th
- 1929: SYLVESTER WINFIELD F (Florence), Commercial Job Printing and Engraving, Announcements, Invitation and Holiday Greeting Cards 1314 5th, Tel 1351
- 1931: SYLVESTER Winfield F (Florence) printer 1314 5th
- 1933: SYLVESTER Winfield F (Florence) printer 1314 5th h do
- 1936: SYLVESTER Winfield F (Florence) printer 1314 5th h do
- 1938: SYLVESTER Winfield F (Florence) printer 1314 5th h do
- 1939: SYLVESTER Winfield F (Florence) printer 1314 5th r do
- 1940: SYLVESTER Winfield F (Florence) printer 1314 5th r do
(13) Texas, Death Certificates via Ancestry.com
- Full Name of Deceased: Winfield F. SYLVESTER
- Date of Death: October 24, 1942; 3:00 pm
- Place of Death: 1314 Fifth Street; Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., Texas
- Cause of Death: Natural cause (primary); heart failure (contributory)
- Residence of Deceased: 1314 Fifth Street; Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., Texas
- Length of Residence Where Death Occurred: 42 years
- Marital Status: Married
- Trade: Printer; Print Shop Proprietor
- Date of Birth: December 13, 1874 (age 67 years, 10 months, 11 days)
- Birthplace: Madelia, Minn.
- Father: Charles C. SYLVESTER (birthplace unknown)
- Mother: Charlotte Clare BURNS (birthplace unknown)
- Place of Burial or Removal: Greenlawn; Pt. Arthur, Texas
- Informant: Mrs. R. L. MATHIS; Pt. Arthur, Texas [NOTE: this is Winfield’s daughter]
(14) U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans via Ancestry.com
- Name: SYLVESTER, Winfield F.
- Enlistment: April 29, 1898 - November 5, 1898
- Pension: 1624985 (C-2 278 666)
- Service: Private, Co. H, 12th Reg. Minnesota Inf.
- Date of Death: October 24, 1942
- Marker: Flat Granite
- Cemetery: Greenlawn Cemetery; Port Arthur, Texas
- Ship to: Mrs. Florence L. SYLVESTER; 1314-5th St., Port Arthur, Texas
(15) Family History, Volume S(4), Sylvester, Daughters of the American Revolution library, Washington, DC., p. 4.
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Additional Notes.
Mayflower lineage: Howland/Tilley -1; Hope Howland -2; Hope Chipman -3; Samuel Cobb -4; Chipman Cobb -5; Andrew Cobb -6 (DAR/SAR ancestor); Hannah Cobb -7; Joanna Whitney -8; Charles Sylvester -9; Winfield Sylvester -10.