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Philip Sterling 1769–1845 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jan 1769

Birth Location: Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 24 Sep 1845

Death Location: Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Father: Sylvanus Sterling

Mother: Esther Sherwood

Spouse(s): Ruth Hawley

Children(s): Stephan Sterling

In 1769, Philip Sterling entered the world in Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to Sylvanus Sterling And Esther Sherwood. In 1820, Philip Sterling resided in Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. In 1839, Philip Sterling resided in Trumbull, Fairfield. Philip Sterling married Ruth Hawley, and had children including Esther Sterling, George Sterling, Mary Sterling, Pamela Sterling, Stephan Hawley Sterling. Philip Sterling passed away in 1845 in Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1769, Philip Sterling entered the world in Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to Sylvanus Sterling And Esther Sherwood.
  • In 1820, Philip Sterling resided in Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.
  • In 1839, Philip Sterling resided in Trumbull, Fairfield.
  • Philip Sterling married Ruth Hawley, and had children including Esther Sterling, George Sterling, Mary Sterling, Pamela Sterling, Stephan Hawley Sterling.
  • Philip Sterling passed away in 1845 in Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Philip Sterling's Ancestors

Self
Philip Sterling
1769–1845
Birth Place: Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Sylvanus Sterling
1739–1781
Stratford
Esther Sherwood
1737–1811
Grandparents
Stephen Sterling
1712–1793
Eunice Sherwood
1728–1808
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Sterling
1678–1765
Hannah Odell
1679–1756
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sterling
1637–1719
Mary Blaisdell
1642–1681

Philip Sterling's Descendants

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Philip Sterling (12 Jan 1769–24 Sep 1845) m. Ruth Hawley (5 Jul 1780–27 Apr 1876)
  1. 1. Stephan (Hawley) Sterling 1816–1893 m. Rebecca (Jane) Brinsmade 1822–1868
    1. 1. George (Loomis) Sterling 1855–
    2. 2. Arabella (Eliza) Sterling 1859–1914 m. George (Dimon) Mallett 1854–1903
      1. 1. Dwight (S) Mallette 1884–
      2. 2. Ruth (H) Mallette 1889–
      3. 3. Dorothy (B) Mallette 1892–
      4. 4. Alice (May) Mallett 1897–1985 m. Henry (Kitcher Wakeman) Sr 1894–1970
        1. 1. Henry (Kitcher Wakeman) Jr 1927–2001
        2. 2. Anna (Belle) Wakeman 1924–
    3. 3. Mary (Rebecca) Sterling 1860–

Philip Sterling's Timeline

5 Records

1769
12 Jan 1769
Birth of Philip Sterling in Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1820
1820
Age 51
Philip Sterling resided here in Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
1839
Abt 1839
Age 70
Philip Sterling resided here in Trumbull, Fairfield
Trumbull, Fairfield
1845
24 Sep 1845
Age 76
Death of Philip Sterling in Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1845
1845
Age 76
Philip Sterling - Probate in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1769
    Event Place: Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: North America, Family Histories

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut; Page: 231; NARA Roll: M33_1; Image: 164

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1839
    Event Place: Trumbull, Fairfield
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Files Collection, Early to 1880; Author: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut); Probate Place: Hartford, Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1845
    Event Place: Trumbull, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: North America, Family Histories

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Files Collection, Early to 1880; Author: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut); Probate Place: Hartford, Connecticut

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