The Family of William Elias Sykes
“Jim” is James Hamilton Sykes b. 5 Oct 1858, d. 1 Jan 1919, William’s son
from his first marriage to
Hulda Basinger who died on 25 March 1860.
"Jim"
married Minerva Ellen Dowell on January 20, 1881 so we think
this photograph was taken in 1880 when
"Jessie" was less than 2 years old.
The other children pictured are from
William’s second marriage
on
28 October 1860 to Amanda Virginia Turner.
“Wilson”
is Thomas Wilson Sykes b. 14 Sep 1875, d. 16 Dec 1945.
“Robert”
is Robert Franklin Sykes b. 12 Oct 1877, d. 11 Feb 1965.
“Mary”
is Mary Etta Sykes b. 5 Aug 1866, d. 30 Jun 1947.
“Buck”
is William Elias Sykes b. 16 Dec 1831, d. 12 Jan 1908.
“Connie”
is Connie Frances Sykes b, 29 Aug 1871, d. 9 Dec 1951.
Jessie”
is Jessie Edward Sykes b. 25 Jul 1879, d. 23 Aug 1897.
“Mandy”
is Amanda Virginia Turner Sykes b. 19 Feb 1838, d. 19 Feb 1922.
“Lucy”
is Lucy Lee Sykes b. 5 Sep 1869, d. 16 Aug 1955.
“William”
is William Joshua Sykes b. 15 Sep 1873, d. 26 Aug 1950.
“Sarah”
is Sarah Minerva Sykes b. 5 Feb 1862, d. 23 May 1944.
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Last Updated January 2005