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Robert C. Sterling 1826 – 1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jul 1826

Birth Location: Sugar Valley, Preston, West Virginia, United States

Death Date: 30 March 1903

Death Location: Elder Hill, Garrett County, Maryland, United States

Father: John Sterling

Mother: Eleanor Bachmann

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Sisler

Children(s): John Sterling, William Sterling, Samuel Sterling, Mary Sterling, Huldah Sterling, Susan Sterling, Maria Sterling, George Sterling

The story of Robert C. Sterling began in 1826 in Sugar Valley, Preston, West Virginia, United States. In 1860, Robert C. Sterling resided in District 1, Preston, Virginia. In 1870, Robert C. Sterling resided in District 2, Allegany, Maryland, United States. Robert C. Sterling married Elizabeth Ann Sisler, and had children including John Henry Sterling, William Sterling, Samuel J Sterling, Mary Sterling, Huldah Ann Sterling, Susan Sterling, Maria Sterling, George W. Sterling. Robert C. Sterling passed away in 1903 in Elder Hill, Garrett County, Maryland, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert C. Sterling began in 1826 in Sugar Valley, Preston, West Virginia, United States.
  • In 1860, Robert C. Sterling resided in District 1, Preston, Virginia.
  • In 1870, Robert C. Sterling resided in District 2, Allegany, Maryland, United States.
  • Robert C. Sterling married Elizabeth Ann Sisler, and had children including John Henry Sterling, William Sterling, Samuel J Sterling, Mary Sterling, Huldah Ann Sterling, Susan Sterling, Maria Sterling, George W. Sterling.
  • Robert C. Sterling passed away in 1903 in Elder Hill, Garrett County, Maryland, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sterling
1794 – 1839
Birth Location: Preston Co, W VA
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Eleanor Bachmann
1805 – 1902
Birth Location: Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Sisler
1830 – 1910
Birth Location: Sand Spring, Garrett County, Maryland, USA
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Children(s)

John Sterling
1852 – 1938
Birth Location: Maryland
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William Sterling
1854 – 1855
Birth Location: –
WS
Samuel Sterling
1856 – 1934
Birth Location: West Virginia, United States of America
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Mary Sterling
1860 – 1899
Birth Location: Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland, United States
MS
Huldah Sterling
1861 –
Birth Location: Maryland
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Susan Sterling
1863 –
Birth Location: Maryland
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Maria Sterling
1869 – 1880
Birth Location: Somerset, Maryland, United States
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George Sterling
1873 – 1928
Birth Location: Maryland
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Robert Sterling's Ancestors

Self
Robert Sterling
1826 – 1903
Birth Place: Sugar Valley, Preston, West Virginia, United States
Parents
John Sterling
1794 – 1839
Preston Co, W VA
Eleanor Bachmann
1805 – 1902
Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Sterling's Descendants

1.
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Robert (C.) Sterling (21 Jul 1826 – 30 March 1903) m. Elizabeth (Ann) Sisler (8 September 1830 – 17 June 1910)
  1. 1. John (Henry) Sterling (1852 – 7 Oct 1938)
  2. 2. William Sterling (12 May 1854 – 17 May 1855)
  3. 3. Samuel (J) Sterling (20 December 1856 – 24 May 1934) m. Sarah (Catherine) Sterling (about 1858 – 14 Apr 1925)
    1. 1. Frank (Philip) Sterling (24 Mar 1878 – 21 Mar 1952)
    2. 2. Anna (Virginia) Sterling (11 Nov 1884 – 31 Dec 1954) m. John (Allen) Liston (27 Sep 1888 – 13 Dec 1967)
      1. 1. Luceille Liston (8 Jun 1918 – 7 Mar 1998) m. Norman Mitlin (abt 1918 – 6 Dec 2003)
        1. 1. Laurance (R.) Mitlin (8 Feb 1947 – )
      2. 2. Laurence (Louis) Liston (16 Aug 1919 – 14 Nov 1998) m. Ruth (DeBaun) Eckerson (7 Dec 1919 – 24 May 2011)
        1. 1. Susan Liston (abt 1945 – )
        2. 2. Robert (Louis) Liston (25 Apr 1946 – 24 Feb 2014)
        3. 3. John (W.) Liston (abt 1947 – )
        4. 4. Maritza Liston
        5. 5. Francis Liston
        6. 6. Sandy Liston
      3. 3. Billie Liston (abt 1920 – )
    3. 3. Jennings (Darrel) Sterling (1905 – )
  4. 4. Mary Sterling (1860 – 07 Feb 1899)
  5. 5. Huldah (Ann) Sterling (1861 – )
  6. 6. Susan Sterling (1863 – )
  7. 7. Maria Sterling (1869 – bef 1880)
  8. 8. George (W.) Sterling (Jan 1873 – 1928)

Robert Sterling's Timeline

7 Records

1826
21 Jul 1826
Birth of Robert C. Sterling in Sugar Valley, Preston, West Virginia, United States
Sugar Valley, Preston, West Virginia, United States
1860
1860
Age 34
Robert C. Sterling resided here in District 1, Preston, Virginia
District 1, Preston, Virginia
1870
1870
Age 44
Robert C. Sterling resided here in District 2, Allegany, Maryland, United States
District 2, Allegany, Maryland, United States
1880
1880
Age 54
Robert C. Sterling resided here in Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland, USA
1903
30 March 1903
Age 77
Death of Robert C. Sterling in Elder Hill, Garrett County, Maryland, United States
Elder Hill, Garrett County, Maryland, United States
1903
30 March 1903
Age 77
Death of Robert C. Sterling in Elder Hill, Garrett County, Maryland, United States
Elder Hill, Garrett County, Maryland, United States
1908
20 March 1908
Age 82
Death of Robert C. Sterling in Elder Hill, Garrett County, Maryland, United States
Elder Hill, Garrett County, Maryland, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1826
    Event Place: Sugar Valley, Preston, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: 509; Page: 281A; Enumeration District: 095
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M593_566; Page: 22B; Family History Library Film: 552065
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Preston, Virginia; Roll: M653_1372; Page: 10; Family History Library Film: 805372
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Preston, Virginia
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Preston, Virginia; Roll: M653_1372; Page: 10; Family History Library Film: 805372

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Allegany, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M593_566; Page: 22B; Family History Library Film: 552065

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: 509; Page: 281A; Enumeration District: 095

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 March 1908
    Event Place: Elder Hill, Garrett County, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 March 1903
    Event Place: Elder Hill, Garrett County, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 March 1903
    Event Place: Elder Hill, Garrett County, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Friendsville, Garrett County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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