of Huron County, Ohio · documented from the public record
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Daniel Sykes d. 1883
Daniel Sykes⚭ Arabella
childrenWilliam H. Sykes · Andrew J. Sykes · Royal Sykes · Aurilla Sykes · Otis Sykes
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What the record says
Commemorative Biographical Record, Ohio.
Pioneer farmer in Huron County, Ohio.
Cleared 40 acres near Greenfield Center, in 1836 bought 60 acres in Richmond Township from a Mr. McMaster, built up a 120-acre farm.
Baptist.
Originally a Democrat, later Republican.
Eight children born, five reached maturity.
Wife Arabella (married name Sykes).
Died June 10, 1883, from a railroad accident (struck by a locomotive).
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