Source: Commemorative Biographical Record of Sandusky County, Ohio
Their story
What the record says
Born January 1, 1786.
Married Sarah Lowrie.
Nine children.
Settled in Trumbull County, Ohio, then moved to Riley township 1834.
Died September 2, 1834.
Old-line Whig.
Presbyterian.
NOTE: This is the father (Sr.).
A son also named Sylvester (b.1819) is a distinct record.
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