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Silas Walter Sterling 1874–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Sep 1874

Birth Location: Garrett, Maryland, United States

Death Date: Feb 1965

Death Location: Garrett, Maryland, United States

Father: John Sterling

Mother: Sarah Lewis

Spouse(s): Nora Sterling

Children(s): Florence Sterling, Clarence Sterling, Helen Sterling

In 1874, Silas Walter Sterling entered the world in Garrett, Maryland, United States, born to John Henry Sterling And Sarah Elizabeth Lewis. In 1910, Silas Walter Sterling resided in Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland, USA. In 1920, Silas Walter Sterling resided in West Oakland, Garrett, Maryland, USA. Silas Walter Sterling married Nora Sterling, and had children including Clarence R Sterling, Florence Sterling, Helen Sterling. Silas Walter Sterling passed away in 1965 in Garrett, Maryland, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1874, Silas Walter Sterling entered the world in Garrett, Maryland, United States, born to John Henry Sterling And Sarah Elizabeth Lewis.
  • In 1910, Silas Walter Sterling resided in Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1920, Silas Walter Sterling resided in West Oakland, Garrett, Maryland, USA.
  • Silas Walter Sterling married Nora Sterling, and had children including Clarence R Sterling, Florence Sterling, Helen Sterling.
  • Silas Walter Sterling passed away in 1965 in Garrett, Maryland, United States.

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Silas Sterling's Ancestors

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Silas Sterling
1874–1965
Birth Place: Garrett, Maryland, United States
Parents
John Henry Sterling
1852–1938
Maryland
Sarah (Elizabeth) Lewis
1856–1937
West Virginia, USA
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Silas Sterling's Descendants

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Silas (Walter) Sterling (11 Sep 1874–Feb 1965) m. Nora Sterling (abt 1882–)
  1. 1. Florence Sterling 1909–1973 m. Lester (Carson) Pratt 1914–1982 m. Leo (Paul) Keiper 1905–1972
  2. 2. Clarence (R) Sterling 1913–
  3. 3. Helen Sterling 1919–

Silas Sterling's Timeline

4 Records

1874
11 Sep 1874
Birth of Silas Walter Sterling in Garrett, Maryland, United States
Garrett, Maryland, United States
1910
1910
Age 36
Silas Walter Sterling resided here in Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Silas Walter Sterling resided here in West Oakland, Garrett, Maryland, USA
West Oakland, Garrett, Maryland, USA
1965
Feb 1965
Age 91
Death of Silas Walter Sterling in Garrett, Maryland, United States
Garrett, Maryland, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1874
    Event Place: Garrett, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Friendsville, Garrett, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Oakland, Garrett, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Oakland
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1965
    Event Place: Garrett, Maryland, United States

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