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William B Sterling 1852–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jan 1852

Birth Location: Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 22 May 1913

Death Location: Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Benjamin Sterling

Mother: Rachel Jordan

Spouse(s): Margret Sterling

Children(s):

In 1852, William B Sterling entered the world in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, born to Benjamin Franklin Sterling And Rachel Jordan. In 1870, William B Sterling resided in Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, William B Sterling resided in Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA. William B Sterling married Margret Sterling, and had children including Nettie Sterling. William B Sterling passed away in 1913 in Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1852, William B Sterling entered the world in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, born to Benjamin Franklin Sterling And Rachel Jordan.
  • In 1870, William B Sterling resided in Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, William B Sterling resided in Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William B Sterling married Margret Sterling, and had children including Nettie Sterling.
  • William B Sterling passed away in 1913 in Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Sterling's Ancestors

Self
William Sterling
1852–1913
Birth Place: Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Sterling
1818–1905
Mell Hall, Pennsylvania
Rachel Jordan
1822–1899
Curwensville, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
John Jourdan
1790–1858
Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States of America
Eve (Ann) Lawyer
1792–1878
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Martin Jordan
1761–1833
Eva (Blum)
1764–1845
Peter Lawyer
1761–1836
Elizabeth Heiney
1762–1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jean Jourdan
1712–
Barbara
1714–
Johan Jr
1731–1814
Eva Wagner
1734–1796
John LAWYER
1744–1799

William Sterling's Timeline

4 Records

1852
11 Jan 1852
Birth of William B Sterling in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Age 18
William B Sterling resided here in Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 58
William B Sterling resided here in Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
1913
22 May 1913
Age 61
Death of William B Sterling in Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1852
    Event Place: Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
    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] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1327; Page: 256B; Family History Library Film: 552826
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1331; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1375344

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1331; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1375344

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 May 1913
    Event Place: Ferguson, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 047821-051190

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