YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William C Stearns 1824–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1824

Birth Location: Vermont

Death Date: 31 Jan 1878

Death Location: Ionia, Ionia County, Michigan, USA

Father: Nathan Stearns

Mother:

Spouse(s): Delilah Stearns

Children(s): Louman Sterns, Leander Stearns, Harriet Stearns, Mary Stearns, Ida Stearns, Emma Stearns, Eben Stearns, Frank Stearns

The story of William C Stearns began in 1824 in Vermont. In 1850, William C Stearns resided in Lafayette, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA. In 1860, William C Stearns resided in Geneva, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA. William C Stearns married Delilah C Stearns, and had children including Eben Stearns, Emma Stearns, Frank D Stearns, Harriet Stearns, Ida Stearns, Leander Lee W Stearns, Louman G Sterns, Mary Stearns. William C Stearns passed away in 1878 in Ionia, Ionia County, Michigan, USA.

Find more search results for William Stearns
WS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of William C Stearns began in 1824 in Vermont.
  • In 1850, William C Stearns resided in Lafayette, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1860, William C Stearns resided in Geneva, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA.
  • William C Stearns married Delilah C Stearns, and had children including Eben Stearns, Emma Stearns, Frank D Stearns, Harriet Stearns, Ida Stearns, Leander Lee W Stearns, Louman G Sterns, Mary Stearns.
  • William C Stearns passed away in 1878 in Ionia, Ionia County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathan Stearns
1794–1825
Birth Location: Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts
NS

Spouses(s)

Delilah Stearns
1826–1905
Birth Location: New York, USA
DS

Children(s)

Louman Sterns
1848–1928
Birth Location: New York
LS
Leander Stearns
1849–1927
Birth Location: New York
LS
Harriet Stearns
1850–1931
Birth Location: Wisconsin, USA
HS
Mary Stearns
1853–
Birth Location: –
MS
Ida Stearns
1856–1910
Birth Location: Wisconsin
IS
Emma Stearns
1860–
Birth Location: –
ES
Eben Stearns
1868–
Birth Location: Michigan
ES
Frank Stearns
1869–
Birth Location: Michigan
FS

William Stearns's Ancestors

Self
William Stearns
1824–1878
Birth Place: Vermont
Parents
Nathan Stearns
1794–1825
Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Nathaniel (Stearns) II
1764–1848
Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Mary TURNER
1765–1834
Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Stearns
1735–1774
Sarah CHENEY
1727–1806
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Stearns
1701–1747
Mercy GRANT
1702–1766

William Stearns's Descendants

1.
WS
William (C) Stearns (1824–31 Jan 1878) m. Delilah (C) Stearns (29 July 1826–Feb. 28, 1905)
  1. 1. Louman (G) Sterns 1848–1928 m. Mary (A) Wohn 1847–1943
    1. 1. Ida (May) Hardman 1873–1953 m. Wm (H) Hardman 1861–1940
      1. 1. Maud Hardman 1899–1933
      2. 2. Ruth Hardman 1896–1978 m. George (W) Teague 1885–1951
        1. 1. Gladys Gamber 1915–1982
        2. 2. Arthur (A) Teague 1917–
        3. 3. Margorie (Arlene) Teague 1933–1994 m. Harold Poppino 1928–2015
        4. 4. Bill Teague 1925–
        5. 5. Fay (L) Teague 1931–2023 m. Raymond (Thomas) Courtney 1925–2004
        6. 6. George (Junior) Teague 1928–1989 m. Gloria (Gay) McCullough 1938–2009
      3. 3. David Hardman 1897–1974 m. Dorothy Hall 1904–1989
        1. 1. Robert (R. Hardman) Sr 1927–2005
        2. 2. Margerie (Davene) Hardman 1925–1928
      4. 4. Lula Hardman 1905–1922
      5. 5. Grace Turner 1931– m. Chester McCoy 1910– m. Lester (L Lt Usaf Ret Turner) Col 1905–1997
        1. 1. Nadine Turner 1931–2015
        2. 2. Dorothy (Davene) Turner 1930–2009
      6. 6. Fred (H) Hardman 1901–1960 m. Leona (Charlotte) Arms 1905–1968
        1. 1. Harry (Franklin) Hardman 1927–2007
        2. 2. Mae (Ida) Hardman 1923–1995
        3. 3. Fred (James Hardman) Jr 1932–2000
        4. 4. Betty (Lou) Peters 1929–1996
        5. 5. Jack (J) Hardman 1925–
        6. 6. Helen Hardman 1927–1985 m. Raymond Sorensen 1932–2010
        7. 7. Arthur Hardman 1935–1965
        8. 8. Maude (L) Hardman 1943–2019
        9. 9. Mildred Hardman 1938–2009
        10. 10. Jack (Dempsey Hardman) Sr 1924–1979
      7. 7. Mabel Hardman 1902–
      8. 8. Sylvester Hardman 1907–1986 m. Olla (Olivia) Hansen 1904–1975
      9. 9. Frankie Hardman 1909–
      10. 10. Luman Hardman 1910–
      11. 11. Mary (M) Hardman 1912–1993
        1. 1. Gloria (M) O'Brien 1935–2012
    2. 2. Edward (Eliott) Stearns 1879–
    3. 3. Frank (E) Stearns 1877–1960 m. Altha (Jane) Crossley 1882–1970
      1. 1. Nelson (James) Stearns 1914–1985
      2. 2. Lumen Stearns 1909–1925
      3. 3. Margaret Stearns 1919–1972
    4. 4. William (Wiley) Stearns 1870–1933
    5. 5. Charles Stearns 1872–
    6. 6. Mabel Stearns 1885–1931
    7. 7. Leonard Stearns 1874–1952
  2. 2. Leander ("Lee" W.) Stearns 1849–1927 m. Freeda (A) Fantorn 1872–1955
    1. 1. Karl (William) Stearns 1899–1993 m. Margaret (S) Sterns 1908–
    2. 2. Ida (Marie) Stearns 1900–1973
  3. 3. Harriet Stearns 1850–1931
  4. 4. Mary Stearns 1853–
  5. 5. Ida Stearns 1856–1910
  6. 6. Emma Stearns 1860–
  7. 7. Eben Stearns 1868–
  8. 8. Frank (D) Stearns 1869–

William Stearns's Timeline

5 Records

1824
1824
Birth of William C Stearns in Vermont
Vermont
1850
1850
Age 26
William C Stearns resided here in Lafayette, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA
Lafayette, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA
1860
1860
Age 36
William C Stearns resided here in Geneva, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA
Geneva, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA
1870
1870
Age 46
William C Stearns resided here in Easton, Ionia, Michigan, USA
Easton, Ionia, Michigan, USA
1878
31 Jan 1878
Age 54
Death of William C Stearns in Day, Montcalm, Michigan
Day, Montcalm, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1824
    Event Place: Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Easton, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M593_676; Page: 425A; Family History Library Film: 552175
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Geneva, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1434; Page: 240; Image: 250; Family History Library Film: 805434
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lafayette, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: M432_1007; Page: 250A; Image: 176
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lafayette, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lafayette, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: M432_1007; Page: 250A; Image: 176

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Geneva, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Geneva, Walworth, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1434; Page: 240; Image: 250; Family History Library Film: 805434

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Easton, Ionia, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Easton, Ionia, Michigan; Roll: M593_676; Page: 425A; Family History Library Film: 552175

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1878
    Event Place: Day, Montcalm, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ionia, Ionia County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for William Stearns

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE