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Rachel Jordan 1822–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Nov 1822

Birth Location: Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: Abt 1899

Death Location: Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: John Jourdan

Mother: Eve Lawyer

Spouse(s): Benjamin Sterling

Children(s): Sallie Sterling, Jennie Smith, Edward Sterling, Walter Sterling, William Sterling

In 1822, Rachel Jordan entered the world in Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States, born to John Jourdan And Eve Ann Lawyer. In 1850, Rachel Jordan resided in Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, Rachel Jordan resided in Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA. Rachel Jordan married Benjamin Franklin Sterling, and had children including Edward I Sterling, Jennie B Smith, Sallie T Sterling, Walter Patton Sterling, William B Sterling. Rachel Jordan passed away in 1899 in Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1822, Rachel Jordan entered the world in Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States, born to John Jourdan And Eve Ann Lawyer.
  • In 1850, Rachel Jordan resided in Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, Rachel Jordan resided in Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Rachel Jordan married Benjamin Franklin Sterling, and had children including Edward I Sterling, Jennie B Smith, Sallie T Sterling, Walter Patton Sterling, William B Sterling.
  • Rachel Jordan passed away in 1899 in Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Jourdan
1790–1858
Birth Location: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States of America
JJ
Eve Lawyer
1792–1878
Birth Location: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
EL

Spouses(s)

Benjamin Sterling
1818–1905
Birth Location: Mell Hall, Pennsylvania
BS

Children(s)

Sallie Sterling
1855–1940
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SS
Jennie Smith
1845–1933
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JS
Edward Sterling
1861–1937
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
ES
Walter Sterling
1859–1946
Birth Location: Curwensville, Pennsylvania
WS
William Sterling
1852–1913
Birth Location: Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
WS

Rachel Jordan's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Jordan
1822–1899
Birth Place: Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
John Jourdan
1790–1858
Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States of America
Eve (Ann) Lawyer
1792–1878
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Martin (Mark) Jordan
1761–1833
Hunterdon Co, NJ
Eva (Ann Bloom) (Blum)
1764–1845
Mount Pleasant, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States of America
Peter Lawyer
1761–1836
Landisburg, Perry, Pennsylvania, United States
Elizabeth Heiney
1762–1836
Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jean Jourdan
1712–
Barbara
1714–
Johan Jr
1731–1814
Eva Wagner
1734–1796
John LAWYER
1744–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Marie Grossin
1686–1731
Johann Wagner
1710–1774
Jacob Lawyer
1723–1802
Elizabeth Sternberg
1726–1796

Rachel Jordan's Descendants

1.
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Rachel Jordan (17 Nov 1822–Abt 1899) m. Benjamin (Franklin) Sterling (Abt 1818–1905)
  1. 1. Sallie (T.) Sterling 1855–1940 m. Henry (T) Routman 1847–
    1. 1. Hanna (A) Troutman 1898–
    2. 2. Paul (Boyton) Sterling 1887–1961 m. Hattie (Jane) Donehay 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–
    3. 3. Clyde (W) Sterling 1882–1978
  2. 2. Jennie (B) Smith 1845–1933
  3. 3. Edward (I.) Sterling 1861–1937 m. Martha (A) Sterling 1865–1936
    1. 1. Carl Sterling 1893–
    2. 2. Frank Sterling 1890–
    3. 3. Laurence Sterling 1904–
  4. 4. Walter (Patton) Sterling 1859–1946
  5. 5. William (B) Sterling 1852–1913 m. Margret Sterling 1846–

Rachel Jordan's Timeline

8 Records

1822
17 Nov 1822
Birth of Rachel Jordan in Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
1850
1850
Age 28
Rachel Jordan resided here in Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 38
Rachel Jordan resided here in Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 48
Rachel Jordan resided here in Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1876
25 Feb 1876
Age 54
Rachel Jordan resided here in Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
Rachel Jordan resided here in Brady, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Brady, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1899
Abt 1899
Age 77
Death of Rachel Jordan in Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
1899
1 Feb 1899
Age 77
Rachel Jordan - Probate in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1822
    Event Place: Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 047821-051190
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 005551-008550
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 026001-029000
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 010801-013350
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brady, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1116; Page: 66D; Enumeration District: 259
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1327; Page: 256B; Family History Library Film: 552826
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1096; Page: 923; Family History Library Film: 805096
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_768; Page: 287A; Image: 10
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_768; Page: 287A; Image: 10

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1096; Page: 923; Family History Library Film: 805096

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1327; Page: 256B; Family History Library Film: 552826

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1876
    Event Place: Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 320

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brady, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brady, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1116; Page: 66D; Enumeration District: 259

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt 1899
    Event Place: Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Packets Or Files, 1789-1917; Author: Allegheny County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Curwensville, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1899
    Event Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Packets Or Files, 1789-1917; Author: Allegheny County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania
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