YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Charles Wesley Sterling 1869–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 DEC 1869

Birth Location: Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio, 45891, USA

Death Date: 26 MAR 1943

Death Location: Middle Point, Van Wert County, Ohio, 45863, USA

Father: William Sterling

Mother: Martha Longwell

Spouse(s): Velma Wagner, Bertha Rothacker

Children(s): Mary Sterling

In 1869, Charles Wesley Sterling entered the world in Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio, 45891, USA, born to William Thomas Sterling And Martha Jane Longwell. In 1870, Charles Wesley Sterling was recorded in the census in Ohio, USA. In 1880, Charles Wesley Sterling was recorded in the census in Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, USA. Charles Wesley Sterling married Bertha Rothacker, Velma Gladys Wagner, and had children including Mary Beatrice Sterling. Charles Wesley Sterling passed away in 1943 in Middle Point, Van Wert County, Ohio, 45863, USA.

Find more search results for Charles Sterling
CS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1869, Charles Wesley Sterling entered the world in Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio, 45891, USA, born to William Thomas Sterling And Martha Jane Longwell.
  • In 1870, Charles Wesley Sterling was recorded in the census in Ohio, USA.
  • In 1880, Charles Wesley Sterling was recorded in the census in Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, USA.
  • Charles Wesley Sterling married Bertha Rothacker, Velma Gladys Wagner, and had children including Mary Beatrice Sterling.
  • Charles Wesley Sterling passed away in 1943 in Middle Point, Van Wert County, Ohio, 45863, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Charles Sterling's Ancestors

Self
Charles Sterling
1869–1943
Birth Place: Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio, 45891, USA
Parents
William Thomas Sterling
1839–1908
Knox County, Ohio, USA
Martha (Jane) Longwell
1851–1932
Delaware County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Charles Sterling's Descendants

1.
CS
Charles (Wesley) Sterling (9 DEC 1869–26 MAR 1943) m. Velma (Gladys) Wagner (18 NOV 1884–12 APR 1916) m. Bertha Rothacker (1885–)
  1. 1. Mary (Beatrice) Sterling 1914–1990 m. Milford (Gerald) Johns 1912–1994
    1. 1. Phil (Eugene) Johns 1939–1967
    2. 2. Roger (Alan) Johns 1948–2015

Charles Sterling's Timeline

8 Records

1869
9 DEC 1869
Birth of Charles Wesley Sterling in Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio, 45891, USA
Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio, 45891, USA
1870
1 JUN 1870
Age 1
Charles Wesley Sterling appeared in census in Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA
1880
1880
Age 11
Charles Wesley Sterling appeared in census in Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, USA
Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, USA
1880
1880
Age 11
Charles Wesley Sterling resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 31
Charles Wesley Sterling appeared in census in Jackson Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, USA
Jackson Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 31
Charles Wesley Sterling resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 51
Charles Wesley Sterling resided here
None
1943
26 MAR 1943
Age 74
Death of Charles Wesley Sterling in Middle Point, Van Wert County, Ohio, 45863, USA
Middle Point, Van Wert County, Ohio, 45863, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 DEC 1869
    Event Place: Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio, 45891, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 MAR 1943
    Event Place: Middle Point, Van Wert County, Ohio, 45863, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Middle Point, Van Wert County, Ohio, 45863, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jackson Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1 JUN 1870
    Event Place: Ohio, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hoaglin Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE