Background
Sylvis, William H. was born on November 26, 1828 in Armagh, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Nicholas and Maria (Mott) Sylvis.
Sylvis, William H. was born on November 26, 1828 in Armagh, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Nicholas and Maria (Mott) Sylvis.
Organizer 1st convention of Iron-Moulders International Union, Philadelphia, 1859, elected treasurer President 1st meeting of National.
Married Amelia A. Thomas, April. Married second, Florrie Hunter, 1866.