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John W Sturgis 1778–1836 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1778

Birth Location: Accomack, Virginia, USA

Death Date: Mar 1836

Death Location: Accomack, Virginia, USA

Father: John STURGIS

Mother: Tabitha ROYAL

Spouse(s): Margaret Richardson

Children(s): Kendall Sturgiss

The story of John W Sturgis began in 1778 in Accomack, Virginia, USA. In 1800, John W Sturgis resided in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. In 1810, John W Sturgis resided in St George, Accomack, Virginia, USA. John W Sturgis married Margaret Peggy Richardson, and had children including Kendall Sturgiss. John W Sturgis passed away in 1836 in Accomack, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John W Sturgis began in 1778 in Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1800, John W Sturgis resided in Accomack County, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1810, John W Sturgis resided in St George, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • John W Sturgis married Margaret Peggy Richardson, and had children including Kendall Sturgiss.
  • John W Sturgis passed away in 1836 in Accomack, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John STURGIS
1750–1814
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Tabitha ROYAL
1755–1786
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Richardson
1776–1839
Birth Location: Accomack, Virginia, United States
MR

Children(s)

Kendall Sturgiss
1811–1860
Birth Location: Virginia
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John Sturgis's Ancestors

Self
John Sturgis
1778–1836
Birth Place: Accomack, Virginia, USA
Parents
John W. STURGIS
1750–1814
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Tabitha (Elizabeth) ROYAL
1755–1786
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Absalom Sturgis
1720–1773
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Esther Sturgis
1720–1780
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard II
1692–1744
Mary Barnes
1690–1725
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Sturgis
1672–1696
Sarah Wharton
1664–1696

John Sturgis's Descendants

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John (W) Sturgis (1778–Mar 1836) m. Margaret ("Peggy") Richardson (1776–25 Mar 1839)
  1. 1. Kendall Sturgiss 1811–1860 m. Elizabeth (Betsy) Bell 1803–1884
    1. 1. ELIZABETH (M 'BETSEY') STURGIS 1841–1881 m. JOHN (WILLIAM) ABRAMS 1840–1936 m. James (H.) Corbitt 1844–
      1. 1. Ida (Virginia) Abrams 1875–1950 m. Charles (H Ross) Sr 1870–1975
        1. 1. John (Thomas Ross) (Rosse) 1897–1974 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Ross 1900–1987
        2. 2. Charlie (Howard) Ross 1907–1965
        3. 3. William (Henry Ross) Sr 1893–1964 m. Elizabeth (J) Ross 1894–1968
        4. 4. Ida (E) Rossey 1900–1978
        5. 5. Anie (S) Rossey 1895–1982
        6. 6. Minnie (Sarah) Ross 1902–2001
      2. 2. Joseph (Cephors) Abrams 1876–1952
      3. 3. Frank (Hallett) Abrams 1878–1954
    2. 2. Sarah (H) Sturgis 1834–
    3. 3. Jane (T) Sturgis 1838–

John Sturgis's Timeline

6 Records

1778
1778
Birth of John W Sturgis in Accomack, Virginia, USA
Accomack, Virginia, USA
1800
1800
Age 22
John W Sturgis resided here in Accomack County, Virginia, United States
Accomack County, Virginia, United States
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 32
John W Sturgis resided here in St George, Accomack, Virginia, USA
St George, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 42
John W Sturgis resided here in Drummond, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Drummond, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 52
John W Sturgis resided here in St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1836
Mar 1836
Age 58
Death of John W Sturgis in Accomack, Virginia, USA
Accomack, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: Accomack, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Personal Property Tax Lists, 1800, Part A [Virginia State Library]; Call Number: FHL Film 2024439; Page Number: 19; Family Number: 11
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1800-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: St George, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: St George, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 66; Page: 60; Image: Vam252_66-0064; FHL Roll: 0181426

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Drummond, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Drummond, Accomack, Virginia; Page: 51; NARA Roll: M33_129; Image: 64

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 192; Page: 308; Family History Library Film: 0029671

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 1836
    Event Place: Accomack, Virginia, USA
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