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     Edwin C. Sykes was born in 1857 at New York, U.S.A; Date 1857 per 1900 Census.¹ He married Sarah P. ? in 1893 at New York, U.S.A; Per 80th birthday notice. Edwin C. Sykes appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Ward 14, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; Age 43 at 1900 Census: Sykes, Edwin C., 43, b. ?Mar 1838?, b. NY, parents b. Eng., married; Sarah, 28, b. ?Aug 1871?, b. Eng., parents b. Eng., married; Marshall, 5, b. ?May 1896?, b. NY, parents b. NY & Eng; Charlotte??, 4, b. Aug 1895; William, 2, b. ?Aug 1897 (ancestry.com - very poor quality.)¹ He appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Ward 14, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; Age 49 at 1910 Census: Sykes, Edwin C., 49, b. NY, parents b. Eng., 15 years marr., Electrician & Locksmith married; Sarah C., 38, b. NY, parents b. Eng., 15 years marr., married; Marshall E., 15, b. NY, parents b. NY, student; ?Phylia?(f), 14, student; Victor S., 7, student (ancestry.com.)¹ He died in 1919 at Rochester, New York, U.S.A; Per death notice of son William.

     Sarah P. ? was born on 16 August 1871 at England; Per 80th birthday notice. As of 1893,her married name was Sykes. She married Edwin C. Sykes in 1893 at New York, U.S.A; Per 80th birthday notice. Sarah P. ? appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Ward 14, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; Age 28 at 1900 Census: see Edwin Sykes.¹ She appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Ward 14, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; Age 38 at 1910 Census: see Edwin C. Sykes.¹ She We Congratulate - Mrs. Sarah T. Sykes ... on her 80th Birthday Today: Four generations of Sykes will be present when Mrs. Sarah T. Sykes, 52 Field St., celebrates her 80th birthday tonight at her son's cottage on Honeoye Lake. More than 30 members of the family, including her four children, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, are expected to attend the party. One son will travel upstate from New Jersey, while a grandson will come here from Connecticut. Mrs. Sykes, who is the widow of the late Edwin C. Sykes, founder of E. C. Sykes, Inc., is still in robust health and enjoys nothing more than puttering around her garden. She does all the work in it herself, and specializes in roses. She has been gardening since she was married and moved into her own home when she was 22. Mrs. Sykes came to this country from England when she was 18. An acative member of Central Presbyterian Church for more than 30 years, Mrs. Sykes still participates in many of its social groups and clubs." from a Rochester newpaper, Aug. 16, 1951, sent by Carole DeCook, Feb 19, 2001 on 16 August 1951 at Rochester, New York, U.S.A.. She died on 22 September 1958 at Rochester, New York, U.S.A., at age 87; "Sarah P. Sykes dies; Widow of Firm's Founder: Sarah P. Sykes, 87, of 52 Field St., widow of Edwin C. Sykes, founder of the E. C. Sykes locksmith firm on Front Street, died yesterday at her home. A native of England, Mrs. Sykes came here when she was 18. She was a gardening enthusiast and took great pride in the roses at her home. Mrs. Sykes was a member of Central Presbyterian Church more than 35 years and belonged to its Class 21. Surviving are three sons, Marshall E., William S., and Victor J. Sykes; a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis L. Marzluff; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Murphy Mortuary, 535 Oxford St. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are from 2 to 5 and 9 to 9 p.m." from Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, sent by Carole DeCook, FEb 19, 2001.

     William S. Sykes was born in August 1897 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; Per death notice. Date aug 1897 per 1900 Census.¹ He appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Ward 14, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; Age 2 at 1900 Census: see Edwin Sykes.¹ He married Mae ? after 1918 at Rochester, New York, U.S.A; Per death notice of husband William Sykes. William S. Sykes died on 19 April 1962 at Rochester, New York, U.S.A., at age 64; "William Sykes, 64; Funeral Tomorrow - A service for William S. Sykes, 64, vice president and secretary of E. C. Sykes Co., Inc., 6 Front St., locksmiths, will be held at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow in the Anthony Funeral Chapel Inc., 2305 Monroe Ave., Brighton. Mr. Sykes, who lived at 54 Highledge Drive, Penfield, died Thursday (paril 19, 1962) at his home. Burial will be in Mr. Hope Cemetery." from Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, sent by Carole DeCook, Feb 19, 2001.

     Victor S. Sykes was born in 1903 at Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; Date 1903 per 1910 Census. Not in 1900 Census.¹ He appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Ward 14, Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, U.S.A; Age 7 at 1910 Census: see Edwin C. Sykes.¹

     Mae ? was born before 1898. As of after 1918,her married name was Sykes. She married William S. Sykes, son of Edwin C. Sykes and Sarah P. ?, after 1918 at Rochester, New York, U.S.A; Per death notice of husband William Sykes.

     Richard W. Sykes was born in 1925 at Rochester, New York, U.S.A; Per death notice. He died on 4 October 1997 at Canadice, New York, U.S.A; "Sykes, Richard - Canadice: Oct 4, 1997 at age 72. Survived by wife Ida Ruth, sons Stephan E. (Stefania )Sykes, Daniel R. Sykes, Timothy W. (Dorothy) Sykes, John R. (Christine) Sykes; daughters Cynthia E. (Robert) Watrous, Susan M. Sykes, Beth S. (Joseph) WAtro, Amy R. (Stephen) Blair; 15 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother Rev. Thomas E. (Dorothy) Sykes; several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday 2-4, 7-9 at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., Briggs St., Honeoye. Funeral Service Friday 11:00 a.m in Canadice Methodist Church. Burial Canadice Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Memorial Fund of Canadice Methodist Church." from Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, sent by Carole DeCook, Feb 19, 2001. He was buried on 7 October 1997 at Canadice Hill Cemetery, Canadice, New York, U.S.A; Per death notice.

     Jeanne N. ? was born in 1923 at U.S.A; Per death notice. As of after 1940,her married name was Sykes. She died on 1 December 1997 at Honeoye, New York, U.S.A; "Sykes, Jeanne N. - Honeoye: Dec 1, 1997 at age 74. Survived by husband Robert "Bob" of Honeoye; sons Michael (Mary Eileen) Sykes of Canandaigua, james (Bonnie) Sykes of Honeoye; grandchildren, Shannon, Michael, Shanna, Pamela, Seth, and honorary granddaughter Dada; brother, Marvin (Velma) Aurand; sister, Gladys Livinsgston, all of Ohio; several neices and nephews. .. " from Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, sent by Carole DeCook, Feb 19, 2001.