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Fear Sturges 1678–1753

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Fear Sturges in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Researchers connected through Fear Sturges 1678–1753

and 1 more tree owner connected with Fear Sturges 1678–1753

Biography

Fear Sturges was born in 1678 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, the child of edward sturgis and temperance gorham. Fear Sturges married joshua holmes ii, and had children including 1 temperance holmes, abigail holmes, bethiah holmes, john holmes, joshua holmes iii, marvin holmes, mary holmes, prudence holmes, thankful holmes, thomas holmes. Fear Sturges passed away in 1753 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.

Sources

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    Census 1790 United States Federal Census

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  5. 5
    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Record Colonial Families of the USA

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

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    Marriage Records Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

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    Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  15. 15
    Record The Baldwin Genealogy from 1500 to 1881

  16. 16
    Record Genealogy of the descendants of William Chesebrough of Boston, Rehoboth, Mass. : the founder and first white settler of Stoning

Life Timeline

1678
Birth of Fear Sturges in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Birth
1753
Death of Fear Sturges in Stonington, New London, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Fear Sturges

This ancestor line traces from Benefield, Northamptonshire, England (1550) to Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1678) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fear Sturges (1678–1753) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Fear in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Fear Sturges's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Fear Sturges PTP
1678–1753
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Temperance Gorham PTP
1646–1714
Marshfield, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Fear Sturges's Descendants

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Fear Sturges PTP 1678–1753
  1. 1. Abigail Holmes PTP 1703–1732
  2. 2. Prudence Holmes PTP 1724–1799
  3. 3. Mary Holmes PTP 1713–1759
  4. 4. Thankful Holmes PTP 1708–1742