Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Sylvester W Gaines
Add photo

Sylvester W Gaines 1919 - 2005

Sylvester W Gaines Jr of Saint Louis, Saint Louis City County, MO was born on October 11, 1919, and died at age 86 years old on November 30, 2005. Sylvester Gaines was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section TT Site 1487 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis.
Sylvester W Gaines Jr
Saint Louis, Saint Louis City County, MO 63108
October 11, 1919
November 30, 2005
Male
Looking for another Sylvester Gaines?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Sylvester.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Sylvester W Gaines Jr's History: 1919 - 2005

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 10/11
    1919

    Birthday

    October 11, 1919
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    St Louis City County, Missouri United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: SGT Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii Military serial#: 37369073 Enlisted: June 25, 1942 in Jefferson Barracks Missouri Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Porters, N.e.c.
  • 11/30
    2005

    Death

    November 30, 2005
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

    mm/dd/yyyy
    Funeral date
    Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section TT Site 1487 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo 63125
    Burial location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Sylvester

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1919, in the year that Sylvester W Gaines was born, on January 6th, President Theodore Roosevelt died. Having gone to bed the previous night after being treated for breathing problems, the ex-President died in his sleep from a clot that had traveled to his lungs. He was 60. After a simple service, Roosevelt was buried on a hillside overlooking Oyster Bay.
Did you know?
In 1935, Sylvester was 16 years old when on August 14, the Social Security Act was signed into law. The purpose was to "provide federal assistance to those unable to work". The law established the Social Security Administration whose primary focus was to "provide aid for the elderly, the unemployed, and children". The Act survived many Supreme Court challenges and the Administration continues until today.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Sylvester Gaines' Family Tree & Friends

Sylvester Gaines' Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Sylvester's Friends

Friends of Sylvester Friends can be as close as family. Add Sylvester's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top