William Sylvester: Genealogy, Obituaries, Marriages, Births

William Sylvester is documented in 87 historical records spanning 1823-2014 across 31 cities — including Vancouver, Saskatchewan, Bury, Sainte-Justine-de-Newton, Oxford Nord, Winnipeg, Coleman, Parry Sound et Parry Island, Quartier Saint-David, and Crosby Sud. Sources include 25 births, 3 baptism records, 40 censuses, 8 marriage records, and 11 obituaries. Discover your genealogy on MesAieux (YourFolks), one of the best platforms for ancestry research, focusing on Quebec and Canada. Trace your family tree and track the lives of individuals named William Sylvester through these records — start uncovering your ancestors and build your complete family tree with William Sylvester today.

Year Type Subject Location Source Results

abt. 1823

Birth

William Silvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1881

abt. 1823

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1881 )

abt. 1824

Birth

William-C. Sylvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1881

abt. 1824

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1881 )

abt. 1834

Birth

William Sylvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1881

abt. 1834

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1881 )

abt. 1858

Birth

William-Y. Sylvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1881

abt. 1858

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1881 )

abt. 1861

Birth

William-John Sylvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1891

abt. 1861

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1891)

abt. 1864

Birth

William-J Sylvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1891

abt. 1864

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1891)

abt. 1866

Birth

William-A Silvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1891

abt. 1866

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1891)

abt. 1866

Birth

William-A Sylvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1931

abt. 1866

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

abt. 1870

Birth

William-H. Sylvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1881

abt. 1870

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1881 )

abt. 1873

Birth

William-B Sylvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1931

abt. 1873

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

abt. 1877

Birth

William-R. Sylvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1881

abt. 1877

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1881 )

abt. 1879

Birth

William-J. Sylvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1881

abt. 1879

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1881 )

abt. 1881

Birth

William-H Silvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1931

abt. 1881

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1881

Census

William-R. Sylvester

Parry Sound et Parry Island, ON

Recensement du Canada, 1881

1881

Census

Parry Sound et Parry Island, ON

(Recensement du Canada, 1881 )

1881

Census

William-Y. Sylvester & Emilie Sylvester

Sainte-Justine-de-Newton, QC

Recensement du Canada, 1881

1881

Census

Sainte-Justine-de-Newton, QC

(Recensement du Canada, 1881 )

1881

Census

William-J. Sylvester

Quartier Saint-David, ON

Recensement du Canada, 1881

1881

Census

Quartier Saint-David, ON

(Recensement du Canada, 1881 )

1881

Census

William-John Sylvester

Crosby Sud, ON

Recensement du Canada, 1881

1881

Census

Crosby Sud, ON

(Recensement du Canada, 1881 )

1881

Census

William Silvester & Sarah-J. Silvester

Oxford Nord, ON

Recensement du Canada, 1881

1881

Census

Oxford Nord, ON

(Recensement du Canada, 1881 )

1881

Census

William Sylvester

Blandford, ON

Recensement du Canada, 1881

1881

Census

Blandford, ON

(Recensement du Canada, 1881 )

1881

Census

William Silvester

Oxford Nord, ON

Recensement du Canada, 1881

1881

Census

Oxford Nord, ON

(Recensement du Canada, 1881 )

1881

Census

William Sylvester & Martha-Jane Sylvester

York Ouest, ON

Recensement du Canada, 1881

1881

Census

York Ouest, ON

(Recensement du Canada, 1881 )

1881

Census

William Sylvester & Matilda Sylvester

Chatham, ON

Recensement du Canada, 1881

1881

Census

Chatham, ON

(Recensement du Canada, 1881 )

1881

Census

William-C. Sylvester & Elisabeth Sylvester

Sainte-Justine-de-Newton, QC

Recensement du Canada, 1881

1881

Census

Sainte-Justine-de-Newton, QC

(Recensement du Canada, 1881 )

1881

Census

William-H. Sylvester

Barrie, ON

Recensement du Canada, 1881

1881

Census

Barrie, ON

(Recensement du Canada, 1881 )

abt. 1888

Birth

William-Henry Sylvester

Undetermined location

Recensement canadien des provinces des prairies, 1926

abt. 1888

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement canadien des provinces des prairies, 1926)

abt. 1891

Birth

William-Rene Sylvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1931

abt. 1891

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1891

Census

William-John Sylvester & Isabel Sylvester

St Patricks Ward, ON

Recensement du Canada, 1891

1891

Census

St Patricks Ward, ON

(Recensement du Canada, 1891)

1891

Census

William-J Sylvester & Sarah Sylvester

Bristol South, QC

Recensement du Canada, 1891

1891

Census

Bristol South, QC

(Recensement du Canada, 1891)

1891

Census

William-A Silvester

Armour and Ryerson, ON

Recensement du Canada, 1891

1891

Census

Armour and Ryerson, ON

(Recensement du Canada, 1891)

1891

Census

William-B Sylvester

Victoria City Johnson Street Ward, C-B

Recensement du Canada, 1891

1891

Census

Victoria City Johnson Street Ward, C-B

(Recensement du Canada, 1891)

1891

Census

William Sylvester & Rebecca Sylvester

York East, ON

Recensement du Canada, 1891

1891

Census

York East, ON

(Recensement du Canada, 1891)

1891

Census

William Sylvester & Alice Sylvester

Portage La Prairie, MB

Recensement du Canada, 1891

1891

Census

Portage La Prairie, MB

(Recensement du Canada, 1891)

abt. 1892

Birth

William-Thomas Silvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1931

abt. 1892

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1893

Marriage

William Sylvester & Hattie-Mary Renaud

Windsor, On

Vital records

1893

Marriage

Windsor, On

(Vital records)

abt. 1894

Birth

William-John Silvester

Undetermined location

Recensement canadien des provinces des prairies, 1926

abt. 1894

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement canadien des provinces des prairies, 1926)

abt. 1901

Birth

William-John Silvester-Jr

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1931

abt. 1901

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

abt. 1904

Birth

William-Leslie Silvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1931

abt. 1904

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

abt. 1911

Birth

William Sylvester-Jr

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1931

abt. 1911

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

abt. 1913

Birth

William-Brudnell Silvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1931

abt. 1913

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

abt. 1916

Birth

William-F Silvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1931

abt. 1916

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

abt. 1919

Birth

William-Alexander Sylvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1931

abt. 1919

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

abt. 1919

Marriage

William-Harrison Sylvester & Vera-May Rodgers

Undetermined location

Vital records

abt. 1919

Marriage

Undetermined location

(Vital records)

abt. 1921

Marriage

William Sylvestre & Pauline Vallieres

Undetermined location

Vital records

abt. 1921

Marriage

Undetermined location

(Vital records)

1926

Census

William Sylvester & Mimmie Sylvester

South Battleford, SK

Recensement canadien des provinces des prairies, 1926

1926

Census

South Battleford, SK

(Recensement canadien des provinces des prairies, 1926)

1926

Census

William Sylvester & Losaura Sylvester

Saskatoon, SK

Recensement canadien des provinces des prairies, 1926

1926

Census

Saskatoon, SK

(Recensement canadien des provinces des prairies, 1926)

1926

Census

William-Henry Sylvester

Swift Current, SK

Recensement canadien des provinces des prairies, 1926

1926

Census

Swift Current, SK

(Recensement canadien des provinces des prairies, 1926)

1926

Census

William-John Silvester & Emily Silvester

Winnipeg (Ville), MB

Recensement canadien des provinces des prairies, 1926

1926

Census

Winnipeg (Ville), MB

(Recensement canadien des provinces des prairies, 1926)

abt. 1928

Birth

Garnet-William Silvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1931

abt. 1928

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

abt. 1928

Birth

William-Henry Silvester

Undetermined location

Recensement du Canada, 1931

abt. 1928

Birth

Undetermined location

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

abt. 1928

Marriage

William Sylvester & Pauline Vallieres

Undetermined location

Vital records

abt. 1928

Marriage

Undetermined location

(Vital records)

1929

Marriage

William Sylvester & Mary-Elen Fitzgerald

Carillon, Qc

Vital records

1929

Marriage

Carillon, Qc

(Vital records)

1931

Census

Garnet-William Silvester

Vancouver (Cite), C-B

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Vancouver (Cite), C-B

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Sylvester & Jessie Sylvester

Vankleek Hill (Ville), ON

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Vankleek Hill (Ville), ON

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Sylvester & Laura Sylvester

Saskatchewan, SK

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Saskatchewan, SK

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Sylvester & Pauline Sylvester

Coleman (Canton), ON

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Coleman (Canton), ON

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Sylvester-Jr

Coleman (Canton), ON

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Coleman (Canton), ON

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Sylvester & Mary Sylvester

Police Village of Overbrook, ON

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Police Village of Overbrook, ON

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William Silvester & Minnie Silvester

Saskatchewan, SK

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Saskatchewan, SK

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William-B Sylvester & Daisy Sylvester

Victoria (Cite), C-B

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Victoria (Cite), C-B

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William-Brudnell Silvester

Saskatchewan, SK

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Saskatchewan, SK

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William-A Sylvester & Metta Sylvester

Penticton (District), C-B

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Penticton (District), C-B

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William-Alexander Sylvester

[Sans nom], MB

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

[Sans nom], MB

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William-Henry Silvester

Vancouver (Cite), C-B

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Vancouver (Cite), C-B

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William-F Silvester

Saskatchewan, SK

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Saskatchewan, SK

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William-H Silvester & Clara-Rose Silvester

Vancouver (Cite), C-B

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Vancouver (Cite), C-B

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William-Rene Sylvester

[Sans nom], ON

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

[Sans nom], ON

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William-Thomas Silvester & Lillian-Rose Silvester

Vancouver (Cite), C-B

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Vancouver (Cite), C-B

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William-John Silvester-Jr & Emily Silvester

Winnipeg (Cite), MB

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Winnipeg (Cite), MB

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William-Leslie Silvester

Vancouver (Cite), C-B

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Vancouver (Cite), C-B

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William-J Sylvester & Rosalia-M Sylvester

[Sans nom], ON

Recensement du Canada, 1931

1931

Census

[Sans nom], ON

(Recensement du Canada, 1931)

1933

Marriage

William Sylvester & Mary-Agatha O-Malley

Haileybury, On

Vital records

1933

Marriage

Haileybury, On

(Vital records)

1943

Baptism

William-Arthur Sylvester

Bury, QC

Vital records

1943

Baptism

Bury, QC

(Vital records)

abt. 1947

Marriage

William-Charles Sylvester & Nora-Marie Webb

Undetermined location

Vital records

abt. 1947

Marriage

Undetermined location

(Vital records)

1967

Baptism

Casey-William Sylvester

Bury, QC

Vital records

1967

Baptism

Bury, QC

(Vital records)

1972

Marriage

William-James Sylvester & Elfriede-A Rugemer

Brunswick, Me

Vital records

1972

Marriage

Brunswick, Me

(Vital records)

1990

Baptism

Derek-William Sylvester

Bury, QC

Vital records

1990

Baptism

Bury, QC

(Vital records)

Obituary of William-Charles Sylvester (1937 - 2001)

William-Charles Sylvester, born in 1937, spouse of Joyce Oakes, son of Bill and Sadie, father of Ron and Scott, died on July 9, 2001 at 64 years old.

Obituary: It is with sadness that the family of the late William Charles Sylvester of Bristol Mines, Quebec announces his death at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Monday, July 9, 2001, in his 64th year. Charley is survived by his loving wife Joyce Oakes, their sons Ron (Natalia Reis), Vancouver, B.C. [...]

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Obituary of William-M Sylvester

William-M. Sylvester, spouse of Pearl Taylor, father of Cathy Ann and Mary, died at 75 years old.

Obituary: SYLVESTER - William M., age 75 years of Hawthorne on Monday, November 1,2004. Beloved husband of Pearl (nee Taylor) Sylvester. Devoted father of Cathy Ann Sylvester of Hawthorne and Mary Beth,and her husband,Jeffrey Frank of Kinnelon. Grandfather of William and Ryan Frank. The funeral will depart 9 AM Thursday, November [...]

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Obituary of William-G Sylvester (1934 - 2005)

William-G. Sylvester, born in 1934, spouse of Janice Sylvester, father of Greg and Jo Ellen, died on February 14, 2005 at 71 years old.

Obituary: SYLVESTER, WILLIAM G. , 71, Kissimmee, FL passed away February 14, 2005 from complications of Lymphoma. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Janice; son, Greg (MiCha) of NJ; daughter Jo Ellen Kennell (Terry) of Montverde; grandchildren, Jessica, Daniela, Zachary, and Gabriel Sylvester, Aaron and Victoria Kennell. Bill [...]

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Obituary of William-W Sylvester (1929 - 2007)

William-W. Sylvester, born in 1929, died on September 5, 2007 at 78 years old.

Obituary: SYLVESTER, WILLIAM W. - 78, of Westbrook, Sept. 5, 2007. Death & resurrection service, 3 p.m., Sept. 9, 2007, Elm Street United Methodist Church, South Portland. Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland.

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Obituary of William-H Sylvester (1931 - 2010)

William-H. Sylvester, born in 1931, son of William H and Beatrice, died on June 21, 2010 at 79 years old.

Obituary: William H. Sylvester -->William H. Bruddie Sylvester, age 79 passed away at his nephews home on Monday June 21, 2010. He is survived by his 14 nieces and nephews, his many great-nieces and nephews and his great great niece and nephew. Bruddie was born in Orleans and was the son [...]

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Obituary of William-A Sylvester ( - 2010)

William-A. Sylvester, died on August 16, 2010.

Obituary: William A. (Bill) Sylvester Holland Patent William A. (Bill) Sylvester passed away on August 16, 2010, as a result of injuries he suffered from an automobile accident. His family was at his side at the time of his passing. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:30 AM from [...]

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Obituary of William-E Sylvester (1933 - 2010)

William-E. Sylvester, born in 1933, spouse of Marie Sylvester, son of William-Sylvester and Odile, died on November 12, 2010 at 76 years old.

Obituary: William E. Sylvesterof Freemont, NH, formerly of Lowell; 76 FREEMONT, NH -- William E. Sylvester, age 76, passed away on Friday, Nov. 12th, 2010 at Exeter Hospital in Exeter, NH after an extended illness.He was born in Lowell on Dec. 14, 1933, a son of the late William Sylvester and [...]

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Obituary of William Sylvester

William Sylvester, died.

Obituary: William Sylvester CHARLESTOWN, NH There will be a graveside committal service for William Sylvester at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 23rd in the Forrest Hill Cemetery in Charlestown. Bill passed away Feb. 2 at Dartmouth Medical Center.There will be a celebration of his life immediately following the service at his home [...]

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Obituary of William Sylvester (1938 - 2012)

William Sylvester, born in 1938, died on February 2, 2012 at 74 years old.

Obituary: CHARLESTOWN, N.H. - Thegraveside service for William Sylvester, 74, who died Feb. 2, 2012, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 23 in Forrest Hill Cemetery in Charlestown and followed by a celebration of his life at his home on Briggs Hill.

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Obituary of William Sylvester

William Sylvester, died.

Obituary: ->Sylvester, William D.., died on May 26, 2014.

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Obituary of William Sylvester (1954 - 2014)

William Sylvester, born in 1954, spouse of United States, died on May 26, 2014 at 60 years old.

Obituary: ->William D. SylvesterWilliam Donald Sylvester went home to be with Jesus on Monday, May 26, 2014, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, his four children, seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, and numerous extended family and friends. The two overarching themes [...]

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What are the most common first names in Sylvester family?

The most popular first names associated with the Sylvester surname.

These percentages represent the proportion of all genealogy records with the Sylvester who bear each given name, based on the 648 available.

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