Sylvester Warren Grant (1884 - 1957)

Born 2 May 1884 in Gloversville, Fulton, New York, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Martha E (Edgerton) Grant — married 4 Sep 1918 in Albany, New York, United States

Died 9 Jun 1957 at age 73 in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York, United States

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Biography

Sylvester Grant is a part of US Black heritage.

Sylvester Warren Grant was born about May 2, 1882-1884. He was the son of Charles Grant and Sarah Unknown.

Sylvester passed away on June 9,1957 in Saratoga Springs, New York and was buried in Greenridge Cemetery on June 12, 1957.

Sources

• 1892 Census: "New York, U.S., State Census, 1892", Original data: 1892 New York State Census. New York State Education Department, Office of Cultural Education. New York State Library, Albany, NY, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 3212 #344284 (accessed 25 September 2023), Sylvester Grant (10) in Greenwich, Washington. Born in United States.

• 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census", Year: 1900; Census Place: Saratoga Springs Ward 4, Saratoga, New York; Roll: 1159; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0132, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #67478301 (accessed 25 September 2023), Sylvester W Grant (18), single son, Day Laborer, in household of Chas H Grant (60) in Saratoga Springs Ward 4, Saratoga, New York. Born in New York, USA.

• 1905 Census: "New York, U.S., State Census, 1905", New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 04; City: Saratoga Springs; County: Saratoga; Page: 19, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7364 #6729319 (accessed 25 September 2023), Sylvester Grant (22) lodger in household of Allen J Jones (48) in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York, USA. Born in United States.

• Marriage: "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967", New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Marriage Index; Certificate Number: 19280, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61632 #6668252 (accessed 25 September 2023), Sylvester W Grant marriage to Mattie E. McHugh (Mattie E. Edgerton) on 4 Sep 1918 in Albany, New York, USA.

• 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census", Year: 1920; Census Place: Schenectady Ward 8, Schenectady, New York; Roll: T625_1263; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 156, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #85338638 (accessed 25 September 2023), Sylvester Grant (40), single boarder, Chauffer, in household of Mattie McHugh (58) in Schenectady Ward 8, Schenectady, New York. Born in New York.

• 1928 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995", Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #85229647 (accessed 25 September 2023), Name: Sylvester W Grant; Gender: Male; Residence Year: 1928; Street Address: 31 Walworth; Residence Place: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA; Occupation: Employee; Spouse: Matie Grant; Publication Title: Saratoga Springs, New York, City Directory, 1928.

• 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census", Year: 1930; Census Place: Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 2341377, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #46042400 (accessed 25 September 2023), Sylvester W Grant (45), married, Painter, head of household at 31 Walworth Street, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York, USA. Born in New York.

• 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census", Year: 1940; Census Place: Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02773; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 46-54, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #13649205 (accessed 25 September 2023), Sylvester Grant (53), widowed, Truck Driver, head of household in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York. Born in New York.

• Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942", The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of New York; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 234, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1002 #17314794 (accessed 25 September 2023), Name: Sylvester Warren Grant; Gender: Male; Race: Black; Birth Date: 2 May 1884; Birth Place: Gloversville, New York, USA; Residence Place: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA; Military Draft Date: 1942; Occupation: Schenectady General Depot; Height: 5 5; Eye Color: Brown; Hair Color: Gray; Weight: 150; Complexion: Dark; Notify: Lester Wilson.

• Social Security: "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007", Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007, Ancestry Record 60901 #1113244 (accessed 25 September 2023), Name: Sylvester Grant; Birth Date: 2 May 1884; Birth Place: Gloversville, New York; Claim Date: 27 Oct 1950; Notes: 10 Sep 1976: Name listed as SYLVESTER GRANT.

• Greenridge Cemetery Burial Record, 1948-2000, G, p. 3. [1]