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Paul Boyton Sterling 1887–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Sep 1887

Birth Location: Luthersburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 3 May 1961

Death Location: Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Henry Routman

Mother: Sallie Sterling

Spouse(s): Hattie Donehay

Children(s): Ruth Sterling, Clyde Sterling, Robert Sterling, Sarah Sterling, John Sterling

The story of Paul Boyton Sterling began in 1887 in Luthersburg, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, Paul Boyton Sterling resided in Sandy, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1917, Paul Boyton Sterling resided in Du Bois, Pennsylvania, USA. Paul Boyton Sterling married Hattie Jane Donehay, and had children including Clyde Sterling, John Sterling, Robert Sterling, Ruth Sterling, Sarah Sterling. Paul Boyton Sterling passed away in 1961 in Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Paul Boyton Sterling began in 1887 in Luthersburg, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, Paul Boyton Sterling resided in Sandy, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1917, Paul Boyton Sterling resided in Du Bois, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Paul Boyton Sterling married Hattie Jane Donehay, and had children including Clyde Sterling, John Sterling, Robert Sterling, Ruth Sterling, Sarah Sterling.
  • Paul Boyton Sterling passed away in 1961 in Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Routman
1847–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
HR
Sallie Sterling
1855–1940
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SS

Spouses(s)

Hattie Donehay
1886–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
HD

Children(s)

Ruth Sterling
1925–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
RS
Clyde Sterling
1918–1979
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
CS
Robert Sterling
1917–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
RS
Sarah Sterling
1910–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SS
John Sterling
1915–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Paul Sterling's Ancestors

Self
Paul Sterling
1887–1961
Birth Place: Luthersburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Henry T Routman
1847–
Pennsylvania
Sallie (T.) Sterling
1855–1940
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Benjamin (Franklin) Sterling
1818–1905
Mell Hall, Pennsylvania
Rachel Jordan
1822–1899
Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Jourdan
1790–1858
Eve Lawyer
1792–1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Martin Jordan
1761–1833
Eva (Blum)
1764–1845
Peter Lawyer
1761–1836
Elizabeth Heiney
1762–1836

Paul Sterling's Descendants

1.
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Paul (Boyton) Sterling (12 Sep 1887–3 May 1961) m. Hattie (Jane) Donehay (abt 1886–)
  1. 1. Ruth Sterling 1925–
  2. 2. Clyde Sterling 1918–1979
  3. 3. Robert Sterling 1917–
  4. 4. Sarah Sterling 1910–
  5. 5. John Sterling 1915–

Paul Sterling's Timeline

10 Records

1887
12 Sep 1887
Birth of Paul Boyton Sterling in Luthersburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Luthersburg, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Paul Boyton Sterling resided here in Sandy, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Sandy, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1917
Age 30
Paul Boyton Sterling resided here in Du Bois, Pennsylvania, USA
Du Bois, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Paul Boyton Sterling resided here in Du Bois Ward 2, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Du Bois Ward 2, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Paul Boyton Sterling resided here in Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Paul Boyton Sterling resided here in Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania
Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 53
Paul Boyton Sterling resided here in Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 55
Paul Boyton Sterling resided here in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1955
1955
Age 68
Paul Boyton Sterling resided here in Du Bois, Pennsylvania, USA
Du Bois, Pennsylvania, USA
1961
3 May 1961
Age 74
Death of Paul Boyton Sterling in Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1887
    Event Place: Luthersburg, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03470; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 17-39
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 042001-044850
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Du Bois Ward 2, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1553; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 79
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2341752
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Clearfield; Roll: 1877879; Draft Board: 2
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sandy, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Page: 24; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1241397
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sandy, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sandy, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Page: 24; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1241397

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Du Bois, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Du Bois Ward 2, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Du Bois Ward 2, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1553; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 79

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2341752

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03470; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 17-39

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dubois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03470; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 17-39

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Du Bois, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Clearfield; Roll: 1877879; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 May 1961
    Event Place: Du Bois, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 042001-044850
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