John Syers Sr
John Syers Sr. was my great great grandfather.
Timeline:
- 27 June 1843 - born Pittsburg, Penn. to John and Mary (Uhlrich) Syers
- 1850 -
- 1860 -
- 2 May 1867 - Married Mary Uhlrich
- 1870 -
- 1880 - Enumerated in Union County, KY
- 1900 -
- 1910 -
- 27 Dec 1912 - Died Union Co, KY
Family Group - John Syers
Birth: 27 Jun 1843 Place: Pittsburg, PennsylvaniaDeath: 27 Dec 1912 Place: Union Co, KY
Father: John Syers (-1860)
Mother: Mary Uhlrich (1805-1873)
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Marriage: 2 May 1867 Place: Union Co, KY
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Wife: Roxena Boettger
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Birth: 13 Mar 1848 Place: Union County, KY
Death: 8 Jan 1899 Place: Union Co, KY
Father: Frederick C. Boettger (-1865)
Mother: Mary Jane Ervin
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Children...
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1. M Child: John Syers
Birth: 1868 Place: Kentucky
Death: 11 Mar 1953 Place: Union Co, KY
Spouse: Rosena Wisenfelter
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2. M Child: William Syers
Birth: 11 Feb 1870
Death: 3 Feb 1949 Place: Union Co, KY
Spouse: Emma Elizabeth Hina
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3. M Child: Fred Syers
Birth: 18 Oct 1871 Place: Kentucky
Death: 18 Aug 1954 Place: Union Co, KY
Spouse: Ida Belle Monroe
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4. M Child: Jacob Syers
Birth: 11 Sep 1873 Place: DeKoven, Union County, KY
Death: 17 Dec 1940 Place: Harrisburg, Saline County, Illinois
Spouse: Letta Virginia Sullivan (2nd wife - Grace Mae Horrell)
1st Marriage: 24 Dec 1895 Place: Commerical Point, KY
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5. M Child: Henry Syers
Birth: 13 Aug 1875
Death: 11 Jun 1922 Place: Union Co, KY
Spouse: Anna Taylor
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6. F Child: Roxinie "Rose" Syers
Birth: 16 Feb 1882
Death: 1957
Spouse: Lee Caldwell
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7. M Child: Gus Raymond Syers
Birth: 1886
Death: 1955
Spouse: Claribel Newkirk
Spouse: Minnie Mitchell
Wife’s Notes...
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Notes:
Name listed as Samoa Boettger on the death certificate of her son, Jacob.
From the Union County, Kentucky History Book ...
"John Syers is the son of John and Mary (Uhlrich) Syers, or as it is known in the German, Zieger. His parents were Prussians, his father being a shoemaker in that country. They came to America in 1846, and proceeded to Philadelphia, where they staid a short time, and then went to Pittsburg. Mr. Syers was born in Pittsburg, Penn., June 27, 1843. His parents moved to DeKoven when he was quite young, and he consequently received most of his school training in the common schools of that place. He married Roxena Boettger, of Union County, on May 2, 1867. She was born March 13, 1848. A sketch of her parents will be found in the sketch of Mr. Frederick Boettger, who is her brother. Six children have been born of this union, viz: John, born March 25, 1868; William, born February 23, 1870; Fred., born October 18, 1871; Jacob, born September 1873; Henry, born August 13, 1875; Roxinie, born February 16, 1882. Mr. Syers is a miner of good skill, and a public spirited man, whose presence in the community is well felt and appreciated. He is a member of the Knights of Honor and also belong to the Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery in Manonry. He has held the office of Junior Deacon and Tyler, in the blue Lodge, but was never elevated to any office in other bodies. He is an exemplary neighbor, a progressive citizen and an earnest, thoughtful man, anxious for the welfare and advancement of his town and vicinity."
1880 Census - Union County, KY
- John Siars 35
- Royena Siars 32
- John Siars 12
- William Siars 10
- Fredrick Siars 8
- Jacob Siars 6
- Henry Siars 4