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     Cordelia E. Swyer was also known as Virginia.² She was born circa 1854 at Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of David Swyer and Louisa J. McBride.¹

     David Swyer was born in May 1800 at Virginia.¹ He married Louisa J. McBride, daughter of Thomas McBride and Nancy Larimore, on 15 September 1828 at Romney, Hampshire Co., VA (now WV). Occupation: Carpenter in 1860.¹ David Swyer lived on 8 August 1860 at Township 1, Range 8, St. Clair Co., IL.¹ He died in July 1884 at age 84. He was buried in 1884 at Green Mount Protestant Cemetery, Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL, Findagrave #154913713.

     David E. Swyer was born on 28 February 1851 at Illinois per headstone, or possibly 1850 per 1860 census.¹ He was the son of David Swyer and Louisa J. McBride.¹ David E. Swyer married Elizabeth Thornton. Occupation: Clerk in Railroad office in 1880 at Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL.² David E. Swyer died on 23 July 1890 at Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL, at age 39. He was buried in July 1890 at Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum, St. Louis, MO, Findagrave #47388437.

     Francis M. Swyer was born on 18 April 1832 at St. Clair Co., IL.¹ He was the son of David Swyer and Louisa J. McBride.¹ Occupation: Tile manufacturing in 1860.¹ Francis M. Swyer began military service on 20 September 1862 Civil War service, mustered in, U.S. Army, mustered out 22 MAY 1865, Washington D.C. He was buried on 11 January 1866 at Elkhart, Logan Co., IL. He was buried in January 1866 at Green Mount Protestant Cemetery, Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL, Findagrave #154909583.

     Helen Swyer was born circa 1842 at Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of David Swyer and Louisa J. McBride.¹

     Laura Swyer was born on 25 February 1844 at Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of David Swyer and Louisa J. McBride.¹ Laura Swyer married Adolphus North on 17 November 1880 at St. Clair Co., IL, no children. Laura Swyer died on 22 January 1918 at Ilberson, St. Clair Co., IL, at age 73. She was buried in January 1918 at College Hill Cemetery, Lebanon, St. Clair Co., IL, Findagrave #11810228.

     Mary L. Swyer was born circa 1876 at Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of David E. Swyer and Elizabeth Thornton.¹

     S. Virginia Swyer was born on 10 April 1830 at St. Louis, MO. She was the daughter of David Swyer and Louisa J. McBride. S. Virginia Swyer married Daniel E. Pierce on 27 July 1856 at St. Clair Co., Illinois.¹ S. Virginia Swyer lived on 8 August 1860 at P.O. Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL, Farming.² She lived on 11 June 1870 at P.O. Bunker Hill, Macoupin Co., IL, Farming.¹ She died on 12 October 1876 at age 46. She was buried in October 1876 at Green Mount Protestant Cemetery, Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL, Findagrave #154909390.

     Karl John Swygard was born on 5 August 1889 at Burlington, Des Moines Co., IA. He married Ruth Hazel VanNice on 4 August 1915 at Mediapolis, Des Moines Co., IA. Karl John Swygard died on 25 April 1963 at Birmingham, Van Buren Co., IA, at age 73

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

KARL J. SWYGARD
Mr. Karl J. Swygard, 73, died after a long illness at his home in Birmingham Monday, April 29. He had been a resident of Birmingham for about 16 years.
Mr. Swygard was born at Burlington on Aug. 5, 1889, the son of William H. and Mary M. Berges Swygard. On Aug. 4, 1915, he was married to Ruth Van Nice. She survives as do two sons and a daughter, William Swygard, Hialeah, Fla., Jerry Swygard, Fairfield, and Mrs. Nancy Dunbar, Buffalo, N. Y. and nine grandchildren.
Two brothers and two sisters also survive: William Swygard, Des Moines, John Swygard and Mrs. Minnie Luckenbill, both of Mediapolis and Mrs. Viola Joy, West Burlington.
Two sons, a daughter and a brother died previously.
Funeral services will be held at the Burch funeral home, Birmingham at 11 a. m. Thursday in charge of the Rev. Wayne Hoehns, pastor of the Birmingham Methodist church and Walter Vander Linden, pastor of the Birmingham Free Methodist church. Burial will be in Kossuth cemetery near Mediapolis.

He was buried in April 1963 at Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines Co., IA, Findagrave #16667997.

     William Howard Swygard was born on 24 June 1922 at Moline, Rock Island Co., IL. He was the son of Karl John Swygard and Ruth Hazel VanNice. William Howard Swygard began military service WW II service, U.S. Army, Cpl. He married Dorothy Ann Doyle, daughter of Maurice Ward Doyle and Mary Ellen Tallman, on 30 January 1949. William Howard Swygard and Dorothy Ann Doyle were divorced in October 1966 at Dade Co., FL; William remarried to Diane Lee Cote in 1970. William Howard Swygard died on 18 May 1981 at Hialeah, Miami-Dade Co., FL, at age 58. He was buried in May 1981 at Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines Co., IA, Findagrave #41241995.

     Benjamin Sybert married Mary Corder.

     Bessie Sybert was born on 25 May 1891. She was the daughter of Benjamin Sybert and Mary Corder. Bessie Sybert married Emmanuel Windle, son of John Hamilton Windle and Amanda Windle, circa 1912.

     Ida Elizabeth Sybert was born circa 1876. She married Lorenzo Dow Windle, son of John Hamilton Windle and Amanda Windle, circa 1899.

     Stella Sycamore married James Albert Starr, son of James S. Starr and Sarah D. Reid. Stella Sycamore was born in 1872.

     Alice Mary Sydnor was born on 19 July 1868 at Moscow Mills, Lincoln Co., MO, she was listed as age 2 on the 1870 census -- later documents show 1869, but she would have been barely one year as of the August 1870 census. 1868 seems most likely. DLB 2021.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. Anthony Wayne Sydnor and Dulcinia Clementine Martin.¹ Alice Mary Sydnor married Peter Edward White, son of Peter Elias White and Rose Matilda DeMay. Alice Mary Sydnor died on 5 April 1931 at Maplewood, St. Louis Co., MO, at age 62

Obituaries -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri; Tuesday, 7 APR 1931, p.24 (Newspapers.com):

WHITE, ALICE MARY (nee Sydnor) --
Entered into rest at her home, 7346 Gayola place, Maplewood, April 5, 1931, beloved wife of P. Edward White, dear mother of Peter X., DeMay and Roswell White, Florence Irvin, Belle Laumand, Alice Vogele, Sydnor Gordon and Clara Joyce, and our dear mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt and cousin, in her sixty-third year.

Funeral from the Parker chapel, 15 W. Lockwood boulevard, Webster Groves, Wednesday, April 8 to the Webster Groves Baptist Church, at 2 p.m. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery. Deceased was a member of Maplewood Chapter No. 264, O.E.S., Judia Shrine No. 14, Martha Washington Rebekah Lodge No. 45.




(Findagrave.com):

Alice Mary was the daughter of Dr. Anthony Wayne and Dulcinia (Martin) Sydnor. She married Peter Edward White and they had 12 children. Peter Xavier b.1890 d.1964 (Corrine) Florence Mary b. 1892 d.1981(William Irvin) Eddie Isabelle "Belle" b.1894 d.1981 (Robert Johnson Laumand)Alice Margaret b.1895 d. 1973 (Dewitt Talmadge Hull & Berthold Vogele)William d. infant Sept 14, 1897 John Cecil d. infant Ralph DeMay "DeMay" (his Gma's maiden name)b.1898 d.1945 Catherine "Sydnor"(mother's maiden name)b.1900 d. 1993 (Archie Palmer Gordon) Vida Vesta b. 1902 d 1910 (died of Diptheria) Delphine Boone (Boone after her Great Grma Mary Anne Boone Martin) b 1905 d. 2 months of pneumonia Clara Muzette b.1906 d.1999(Samuel Francis Joyce, Jr.) Roswell Arthur b.1909 d 1980 (Dorothy Charleville).

Contributor: Tammy Sydnor Reller (48934420.)

She was buried in April 1931 at Oak Grove Cemetery, Bel-Nor, St. Louis Co., MO, Findagrave #206147764.

     Dr. Anthony Wayne Sydnor was born in 1834 at Virginia. He was the son of John Womack Sydnor and Wilmoth M. Terry. Dr. Anthony Wayne Sydnor married Dulcinia Clementine Martin, daughter of Henry Franklin Martin and Mary Ann Boone, in 1857. Dr. Anthony Wayne Sydnor lived on 30 August 1870 at Cuivre Twp., St. Charles Co., MO, doctor.¹ He died in 1908 at Webster Groves, St. Louis Co., MO,

Biographical sketch -- (Findagrave.com):

Dr. A.W. Sydnor was considered a Confederate sympathizer. After the Civil War, he was ostracized as a traitor. As a consequence, he lost all of his property and died a poor man in the home of his daughter Alice White in what is now Webster Groves, MO. His daughter also cared for her Mother Dulcinia, her husband's parents, an aunt, and her own 12 children. The letter attached is from his grand daughter Catherine "Sydnor" White Gordon written to her 1st cousin 1x removed Robert Sydnor in March of 1975. She said that her Grandparents died in their home and they could not afford tombstones for their graves. She said they rode with Grandpa's body on the train to Troy, MO when she was 8. They had 6 children but only 3 survived to adulthood. Lottie Arcelia was born in Jan of 1871 and died June 05, 1871 in Wentzville. I do not know where she is buried. The other 2 were born premature and did not survive.

     Charles Sydnor Sr. was born on 4 December 1863 at Moscow Mills, Lincoln Co., MO. He was the son of Dr. Anthony Wayne Sydnor and Dulcinia Clementine Martin. Charles Sydnor Sr. died on 30 November 1928 at St. Louis Co., MO, at age 64. He was buried in December 1928 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Jennings, St. Louis Co., MO, Findagrave #217726474.

     Eugene Baird Sydnor was born on 23 February 1891 at St. Louis, MO. He was the son of William Thomas Sydnor and Annie Jessie Shepperd. Eugene Baird Sydnor married Elizabeth Mary Kreutzman, daughter of Nicholas Kreutzman and Bernadine Doemker. Eugene Baird Sydnor died in March 1968 at Saint John, St. Louis Co., MO, at age 77. He was buried in March 1968 at Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum, St. Louis, MO, Findagrave #47388461.

     Helen Mae Sydnor was born on 1 September 1888 at St. Louis, MO. She was the daughter of William Thomas Sydnor and Annie Jessie Shepperd. Helen Mae Sydnor married James Aloysius Cummiskey. Helen Mae Sydnor died on 15 May 1961 at Richmond Heights, St. Louis Co., MO, at age 72. She was buried in May 1961 at Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum, St. Louis, MO, Findagrave #52255919.

     John Joseph Sydnor was born on 16 March 1925. He was the son of Eugene Baird Sydnor and Elizabeth Mary Kreutzman. John Joseph Sydnor died on 15 March 2017 at age 91

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Sydnor, John J. Jack passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at the age of 91. Loyal and loving husband of Jean Marie Sydnor (nee Rogers) for 66 years; dear father of Thomas (Kimberly) and the late Kurt Sydnor; grandfather of Tayler and Michael Sydnor and Kristin (Joe) Sidlo. Jack served as an Electrician on the U.S.S. Cowpens in the Pacific in WWII; graduated from the University of Missouri at Rolla, MO in 1950 (BSEE). As a registered professional engineer, he established St. Louis Elevator Company in December of 1966, and retired in 1987. He loved piloting his plane, golf and traveling extensively. Services: Visitation at Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church, Monday, March 20, 9 am until funeral mass at 10 am. Interment Calvary Cemetery.

Published in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Mar. 16, 2017.

     John Womack Sydnor was born on 6 February 1809. He married Wilmoth M. Terry. John Womack Sydnor died on 25 December 1891 at age 82

Biographical sketch -- (Findagrave.com):

Born in Halifax, VA, he was the son of Thomas and Mary Ann WOMACK SYDNOR. He married Wilmoth. Known children:

-Dr. Anthony Wayne Sydnor (1834-1908) m. 24 Sep 1857 to Dulcinia Clementine Martin, b. 1835.

-Elizabeth W Sydnor Parker m. 5 Apr 1853 to Charles Wheeler Parker Sr. (b.1835)

-Abiah Franklin Sydnor (1837-1911) m. 17 Oct 1855 to Nicholas Hunter Meriwether and married second on 16 Jan 1866 to Thomas W. Withrow.

John is found in census records of Lincoln Co., MO for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880.

John Wayne Sydnor married second in 1839 to Harriet Miller Wadsworth Powell (widow, b. 1811, VT), and they had one daughter (1840-31 Jan 1841) named Wilmoth after John Wayne's first wife.

He was buried in December 1891 at Troy City Cemetery, Troy, Lincoln Co., MO, Findagrave #31447700.

     Kurt Alan Sydnor was born on 4 July 1956. He was the son of John Joseph Sydnor. Kurt Alan Sydnor died on 16 January 2017 at Kirkwood, St. Louis Co., MO, at age 60

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Kurt Alan Sydnor Monday January 16, 2017
Loving father of Kristin (Joe) Sidlo and Michael Sydnor; beloved son of Jean and John Sydnor; dear brother of Tom (Kim) Sydnor; dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

Kurt was a successful business owner for 30 years. He had a great love of music and was always quick with a smile.

Funeral Saturday, January 21st, 10:30 am at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Visitation Friday 3-8:00 pm.

     William Thomas Sydnor was born on 3 June 1861 at Moscow Mills, Lincoln Co., MO. He was the son of Dr. Anthony Wayne Sydnor and Dulcinia Clementine Martin. William Thomas Sydnor married Annie Jessie Shepperd in 1886. William Thomas Sydnor died on 6 October 1890 at St. Louis Co., MO, at age 29. He was buried in October 1890 at Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum, St. Louis, MO, Findagrave #47388463.

     Charles Richard Sykes was born on 30 June 1931 at Kansas; son of Charles Lester and Ida Jean (Snelling) Sykes. He married Eulalia Marlene Wiens, daughter of Peter F. Wiens and Lanah Hannah Long, on 7 August 1955 at Lyons Presbyterian Church, Lyons, Rice Co., KS. Charles Richard Sykes lived in 1961 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS. He died on 2 October 1982 at age 51. He was buried in October 1982 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Florence, Marion Co., KS, Findagrave #76126682.

     Emma Sykes married William Hacker.

     Beulah Sylvester was born on 25 April 1897 at Washington Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Gabriel Filmore Sylvester and Clara Olivine DeVault. Beulah Sylvester married Alva George Beard, son of Mark N. Beard and Martha A. (?), on 15 August 1919.

     Fred W. Sylvester was born on 23 August 1901 at Washington Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Gabriel Filmore Sylvester and Clara Olivine DeVault. Fred W. Sylvester married Mabel O. Archer on 30 May 1932. Fred W. Sylvester died on 11 June 1989 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, at age 87.² He was buried in June 1989 at Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Sulpher Springs, Washington Co., TN.

     Gabriel Filmore Sylvester was born on 15 December 1859 at Washington Co., TN. He was the son of John Sylvester and Chloe Walker. Gabriel Filmore Sylvester married Clara Olivine DeVault, daughter of Frederick William DeVault and Laura Adelaide Martin. Gabriel Filmore Sylvester died on 19 March 1949 at age 89. He was buried in March 1949 at Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Washington Co., TN.

     John Sylvester married Chloe Walker.