YALE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY tE^fje Sterling #enealogp Sterling Cbition Volume One This edition is limited to fifty copies printed from type on Strathmore Japan paper, and contains fifty special photogravure illustra tions. Each copy is numbered and signed by the Author. The number cf this copy is..2r:.k ' tirling oA (jj^jtfii&er tCJe terling (§enealogj» Compileb anb SUlMtrateb bp ^Ihtxt iKack Sterling tiDiie ([Iratton l^vt&i Copyright, 1909 By The Grafton Press THIS WORK IS JBebitateii to tlje Jflemorp of Mv iWotfjer ELLEN ELIZABETH STERLING Daughter of Alfred Wolcott and Elizabeth (Jewett) Mack; born in Brooklyn, Pennsylvania September 6, 1835; died in Gaines New York, March 24, 1904. THE AUTHOR Contents Volume I PAGE Introductoht 1 Origin and Antiquity of the Najie 11 How the Name has been Spelled 15 Arms of the Family 17 The Stirlings op Scotland. The Ancient Stirlings op Cadder, Sheriffs op Stirling. The House of Stirling of Keir, Dun blane, Perthshire . .... 23 The Cadder Line 30 The Keir Line 35 The Stirlings of Craigbarnet and Glorat, Milton of Campsie, Stirlingshire .... . . 88 The Stirlings of Glorat . . 99 The Stirlings op Ardoch, Parish op Muthill, County op Perth 118 The Stirlings of Garden, Parish of Kippen, County op Stirling . 125 The Stirlings of Kippendavie and Kippenross, Dunblane, Perthshire .... 129 The Stirlings of Ballagan, Parish op Strathblane, County op Stirling . . . ... . . 143 The Stirlings of La-w, Portnellan and Edenbarnet, Parish of Old Kilpatrick, County of Dumbarton 147 The Stirlings op Drumpellier, Lettyr, Balquharagb and muiravonside ... . . . . 158 The Stirlings op Faskine . .... 168 The Stirlings of Mansfield, County of Ayr, and op Larbert, County of Stirling .... . . 173 Stirlings, Barons of Auchyll, Stirlings of Herbertshire, Parish of Port, Ste-warty of Menteith, County op Perth . 176 The Stirlings of Ester Braiky, Parish of Kinnell, County of Forfar ^'^^ The Stirlings of Glenesk, County of Forfar 182 viii CONTENTS PAGE The Stirlings of Tullyduffy or Tulyduvy, County of Forfak . 184 Stirling op Fairburn, Ross-Shire 185 Some Miscellaneous Scotch Records 187 The Sterlings of Ireland '. 193 The Sterlings op England 196 The Geographical Use op the Name 210 Chronological Index op Emigrations to America 212 William Sterling of Hungar's Parish, Northampton County, Virginia 228 William Sterling of Haverhill, Mass., and of Lyme, Conn., and his Descendants 241 illustrations Volume I PAGE Arms of Stirling of Cadder Frontispiece Albert M. Sterling facing 10 Stirling Castle from Raploch . . . facing 12 Stirling Castle and the Field of Bannockburn from the Cemetery facing 16 Distant View of Stirling Castle and the City of Stirling . facing 20 Bridge over the Forth, Stirling, on the Road to Keir 23 Cadder House . . .... facing 30 Dunblane Cathedral before Restoration and the River Allan, Burial Place of the Early Stirlings for Several Centuries . facing 32 Dunblane Cathedral from the Northeast, before Restoration facing 36 Dunblane Cathedral from the Southwest, after Restoration. . facing 40 Choir and Nave, Dunblane Cathedral, after Restoration . . . facing 46 Tower of Cambuskenneth Abbey and Tomb of King James III facing 48 House where King James III was assassinated. Whins of Milton facing 50 Keir House, Home of Captain Archibald Stirling ... . facing 56 View from the Terrace, Keir House facing 62 The Library, Keir House facing 70 Lecropt Church, Keir Estate, Present Burial Place of the Stir lings of Keir . . . facing 80 The Churchyard, Clachan of Campsie . facing 88 Dumbarton Rock and Castle . . ... ... facing 92 Craigbarnet House, the Home of George H. Miller-Stirling . . facing 94 The Offices, Craigbarnet, erected in 1785 . . . facing 96 Arms of Stirling of Craigbarnet . . . . .... 98 Glorat House, Home of Sir Charles E. F. Stirling, Bart . . facing 100 Old Glorat Seals .... 101 Courtyard, New Mill Farm, Glorat Estate . facing 108 Bencloich Farm, Glorat Estate facing 112 Glorat House, East Front 116 ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE Arms of Stirling of Glorat 117 Garden House, Home of James Stirling faffing 124 Kippendavie Lodge 129 Kippenross House, Home of John A. Stirling facing 130 Tablet to Members of the Kippendavie Family in Dunblane Cathedral 131 The Village of Kippen facing 136 Cambusbarron, Stirling Castle in the Distance facing 140 Arms of Colquhoun-Stirling of Law 152 Muiravonside House from the Front facing 158 Muiravonside House, Home of John Stirling facing 166 Raploch facing 174 Fairburn House, Home of Major William Stirling facing 184 Gargunnock facing 188 The Hamlet of Eastville, County-seat of Northampton Co., Va. facing 228 View of Lyme, Conn., from Candlewood Ledge facing 255 Tombstone of William Sterling . facing 260 View of the Older Portion of the Sterling City Cemetery 263 The Sterling City Cemetery facing 264 The Millpond at Sterling City 269 The Captain Daniel Sterling House ... facing 270 View West from near the Captain Daniel Sterling House, Sterling City 272, 273 The Captain Daniel Sterling House from the Site of the Old Mill . 275 The Captain Daniel Sterling House from the South facing 276 Tombstone of Captain Daniel Sterling 285 Tombstone of Jacob Sterling 293 The John Sterling House from the Rear, built about 1740 . . facing 302 Foundations of the Old Mill, Sterling City 305 The Captain Samuel Sterling House from the Front 327 The Captain Samuel Sterling House from the Rear 329 Home of Captain William Sterling, from the Front 338 The William Sill House 339 ILLUSTRATIONS PAGE The Captain William Sterling House from the Repr 341 Tombstone of Captain William Sterling facing 342 The Sylvanus Sterling House 348 The Captain Abijah Sterling House 351 James Sterling 378 Mrs. Ruth (Sterling) Atwell 380 General Elisha Sterling (from a miniature) facing 394 Judge Ansel Sterling facing 400 Adaline Wheelock Sterling 431 Alphonso Sterling 454 Judge Lord Sterling facing 468 Oliver Lord Sterling 479 David Sterlin 484 William Sterlin 485 Captain John W. Sterling facing 534 John W. Sterling, LL.D facing 554 Wbt Sterling (§enealogj> 3(ntrotiuctcir|) IT has been the effort of the Compiler of this work to make it a general history of the family as well as a genealogical record of certain of its branches. In so doing he has sought infor mation from every source, has consulted many hundred reference works in the great libraries of the country, has traveled through out the Eastern States from Maine to Virginia, searched original records in obscure places, employed professional assistance where necessary and has aimed to leave no fragment of information re specting the early generations of the Sterling family in America undiscovered. Besides following the descent of its most clearly defined and eminent lines he has endeavored to show the distribution of the family over the Earth, with particular reference to America, and has displayed all the evidence which tends to corroborate the be lief that nearly all if not all those who properly bear the name Stirling, Sterling, or Starling to-day are descended from one stock. He is impelled to this conclusion through lack of evidence to the contrary and from the fact that in every instance where the effort has been made to trace the various existing Hnes to their source sufficient foundation has been established to warrant the as sumption that there was but one point of origin. Of the half-hundred coats-of-arms granted the Stirling-Ster ling-Starling family the majority, thirty-nine in fact, bear the emblem of Stirling of Cadder, the three buckles upon the shield. It does not follow that the remainder, whose arms do not present the buckles, were of distinct origin. While among the very earliest generations there appears to have been a probable dual source, or possibly a third, the evidence goes to demonstrate that but one line was perpetuated. The place of origin of this family was at or in the immediate vicinity of Stirling, in Stirlingshire, Scotland, and the time — the THE STERLING GENEALOGY beginning of the twelfth century. At this date family names were first coming into use among the Scots. Prior to this, they were little known, men being designated as of their estates or as of the towns in which they lived, as the sons of their fathers or members of their respective clans. It will be seen that the Stirling race and its descendants derive their name from the fact that the founder was of Stirling. Many Scotch family names are compounds of a christian name with the prefix Mac (meaning son of) or the affix, son, as : MacDonald, son of Donald, MacGregor, son of Gregor, MacPherson, son of Pherson, etc., and Donaldson, son of Donald, Davidson, Johnson, et cetera. More significance is often attached to the varying use of the i, e, and a in the spelling of the name, whether Stirhng, Sterling, or Starling, than is justified. The use of these different vowels has no bearing on any theory of an individual origin for each of these forms. In Scotland, the name has been spelled in every con ceivable way during the eight hundred years of its history; at present, however, and for one hundred and fifty years or so, the use of the i has been universal and where found outside of Scotland usually indicates a close relationship with the family in that country. The e has been used by the Irish family throughout its exist ence, since the Scotch Covenanters first crossed over into Northern Ireland, during the first half of the seventeenth century. It is also the prevailing form adopted throughout America by the de scendants of the many emigrations from England and Ireland to this country since 1635. The a was in universal use in the American colonies down to the beginning of the nineteenth century, when it was gradually super seded by the e. Two branches in the United States still retain this earlier form. In England the a has excluded the other forms altogether, save where the bearer of the name has been closely related to the Scotch or Irish families. It has been claimed that Starling has an entirely distinct derivation than Stirling or Sterling, taking its origin from the bird of that name, but this is doubtful. Where coats-of- arms have been granted members of the Starling family in Eng- INTRODUCTORY land, the shield has borne the emblem of the Scotch family, — the three buckles. It will be sho-wn that most of the family, at an early date, used this spelling, or a contraction, without the final g and it is sur mised that it was so because of the broad Scotch pronunciation of the name. In considering the origin of the family, it is found that the authorities who have made a study of the subject have not reached a common verdict as to the first known to bear the name. William Eraser, in The Stirlings of Keir and Their Family Papers, issued in 1858, differs from other historians in claiming, on seemingly indisputable authority, that Walter de Striuelyng was the pro genitor of the early Stirlings, while William Playfair, in British Family Antiquity, London, 1811, John Riddell, in The Stirlings of Drumpellier, Edinburgh, 1860, and Joseph Bain, in his work, The Stirlings of Craigbarnet and Glorat, issued for Sir Charles E. F. Stirhng, Bart., in 1883, all demonstrate, on equally good evidence, that Toraldus, Vicecomes de Stirhng, was the founder of the family. There has been no effort in this work to undertake the probably impossible task of harmonizing these conflicting opinions or of estabhshing which of the two is the more entitled to be admitted. Both are given as they appear in the works above mentioned, from which all our knowledge of the Scotch family is derived. It will be found, however, that these authorities arrive at a common ground in the third generation, as is shown in the following table: Walter de Striuelyng. 1. Toraldus, Vicecomes. Peter de Striuelyng. 2. Willlam "filius Thoraldi." Sir Alexander de Striuelyng. 3. Alexander. John de Striuelyng. 4. Sir John db Strivelyn. and so following. From the third generation these diverse authorities proceed with practically no disagreement save over the representation of this ancient stock, commonly denominated the " Ancient Stirlings of Cadder," premier house of Stirling. This honor has been THE STERLING GENEALOGY claimed for the present houses of Keir, Glorat, and DrumpeUier, and the individual claims have been vigorously championed in the three histories of these hnes, which were written primarily with the object of demonstrating the right of the heads of these houses to the representation they claim. With this dispute, which has ex isted for a century, this work has nothing to do. An immediate descent from the house of Stirling of Keir and through them, from the Stirlings of Cadder, was claimed for William Sterhng, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, and Lyme, Connect icut, with whom and with whose descendants this work is mainly concerned, William's descendants representing the largest body of the name in America. This avowed connection was said to have been established by Dr. Alexander F. Sterhng of New York City, who devoted con siderable time to looking up the family's history and who traveled extensively throughout Scotland and England during the 70's. Taking as a basis the line of descent given in The Stirhngs of Keir, he supplied a connecting link through English residence with William Sterling of Haverhill. Copies of this document, called " Copy of the Register of the Stirlings of Keir, on file in the National Library at Glasgow, Scotland; also on file in the Public Library at Boston, Mass., and the Astor Library, New York," have been quite generally circulated among some of William's descendants and it has seem ingly been accepted as being authoritative and as demonstrating the right of adoption of the Keir coat-of-arms by these descend ants. This "Register" is given herewith: Walter de Streverlyinq born 1130. Had three sons. Alexander de Streverlying bom 1160. Peter de Streverlying bom 1165, John de Streverlying bom 1166. Sir Alexander de Streverlying Had eight sons; the eldest William. Sir William de Stryvelyne, Knight, Had three sons; the eldest, Lukas, was the first heir of Keir, bom 1215, INTRODUCTORY Lukas de Str'yvelyne Had six sons. Four were knighted. His eldest son William. He was heir of Keir, He took the name of Sir William Stirling, heir of Keir. Had five sons, One of these, John, was a Baron. His eldest son, Archibald, Sir Archibald Stirling, heir of Keir, Had six sons; the eldest, Archibald, He was not knighted. Archibald Stirling Had eight sons. The eldest, John, Sir John Stirling, knight and heir of Keir, Had three sons. The eldest, Archibald, Sir Archibald Stirling Had seven sons. The eldest, Andrew, Andrew Stirling Was heir of Keir but was not knighted. His eldest son, William Stirling John Stirling, Sir William's son and heir. He was not knighted. James Stirling, John Stirlmg's eldest son, James became a baron in Had ten pons. The eldest, William, William Stirling. Became heir of Keir but was not knighted. Had three sons; the eldest, John, bom 1240. knighted 1281. bom 1280. knighted 1322. born 1312. bom 1312. bom 1340. knighted 1370. bom 1372. born 1408. bom 1432. knighted 1471. bom 1462. bom 1486. knighted 1509. 1531. born 1533. born 1561. THE STERLING GENEALOGY John Stirling Had five sons. The eldest, George, hom 1593. The second son was James bom 1599. He left Keir and went to Hertfordshire, England. He changed his name to Sterling. (Note: "James claimed that he made the change in his name because he was an Englishman and desired his name to be the same as the purest silver of his country, namely. Sterling Silver.") James Sterling Had three sons. The eldest, John, bom 1620. John was knighted and came to New Eng land in 1652. James Sterling's second son was David, bom 1622, in Hertfordshire, England. David Sterling Came to New England and settled at Charles town, Mass. He had several sons, one of whom was William, bom 1632. William Sterling Was bom in Charlesto^wn, Mass., removed to Haverhill, Mass., in 1677, and eventually to Lyme, Conn., in 1703. And so on. This document, of which the Compiler has' seen a number of copies, is sadly inaccurate. There is scarcely a statement in it which is in harmony with the undoubted historical truths clearly defined in " The Stirlings of Keir " and the other author ities mentioned, and it would be entirely unworthy of even passing mention had it not been so generally distributed and accepted as authentic. First: It may be stated that while the Astor Library of New York contains a copy of " The Stirhngs of Keir," presented to it by William Stirling of Keir, afterward Sir William Stirhng-Maxwell, Bart., of Keir and PoUok, in 1858, the Compiler has found no copy of the book in the Boston Public Library and, so far as he knows, that in the Astor is the only one in America. The Boston Library does possess a copy of The Stirlings of Drumpellier, by John INTRODUCTORY Riddell and in the Baltimore PubHc Library is a copy of The Stirlings of Craigbarnet and Glorat, by Joseph Bain. A copy of this latter work is owned by David Stirhng Forbes, of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Second : It will be observed by comparing this " Register " with the descent of the Keir house as clearly shown in Mr. Eraser's work, that there is scarcely one statement which harmonizes with the facts. The line of descent down to 1630, from Walter, is through: Peter, Alexander, John, Sir William, John, William, Lucas, Sir William, Sir WiUiam, Sir John, Sir James, and Sir Archibald, who died May 17, 1630. It is difficult to determine who the John Stirling of Keir, born 1561, father of the James Sterling, who is stated to have settled in Hertfordshire, England, could have been. There were Sterlings in Hertfordshire at the time this indeterminate James is stated to have gone there. They had been there, too, for over sixty years at least, before James is stated to have been born. These Hertfordshire Stirhngs appear to have been of Scotch origin and closely related to the Keir family, as their coat-of-arms is identical with that of the Stirlings of Bankell, an estate belong ing to Stirhng of Keir and given a younger son in 1614. (In 1755 Alexander Stirling, afterward fourth Baronet of Glorat, was mayor of St. Albans, Hertfordshire.) John and David Sterling did come to America, sailing from Gravesend, the Port of London, November 8, 1651, and arriving at Charlestown, Massachusetts, May 12, 1652. They were Scotch prisoners of war, sent thither by Cromwell. There has been found, after careful and exhaustive research, no other mention of John and David in America than the record of their landing at Charles town. The " Register " further states that David Sterling, born, by its own declaration, in 1622, was the father of William Sterling of Haverhill, born in Charlesto-wn, Massachusetts, in 1632, when David had, according to its own authority, reached the mature age of ten years. In dismissing the assertions of this " Register " it may safely be said that its claims, as stated, are entirely without foundation and utterly impossible and there is no shadow of proof yet dis- THE STERLING GENEALOGY covered upon which a connection can be made for William Sterling with the House of Keir. The Compiler fully believes that WiUiam of HaverhiU and Lyme was a descendant of the early Scotch family of Stirling or Strivel- ing, but in what way may possibly never be determined. His par ents were probably obscure people, the product of one or several generations resident in England not far from' London, in the vicinity of which there were at that time a number of colonies of Sterlings or Starlings. A family of similar name, but assumedly of distinct origin, was the Danish Sturling, some of whose members were among the earliest settlers of Iceland. There are many Sterlings in America, and presumably else where, who are not properly of the name. Some are the descend ants of Holland Dutch emigrants whose names have been cor rupted from their original form to that of Sterling. The first of these Dutch settlers, whose progeny, now bearing the name " Sterling," are scattered throughout the United States, was Nicholas Ster, born in the Province of Guelderland, Holland, in 1663, who came to America in 1696 and settled eventually in the Mohawk Valley, State of New York, where many of his descend ants of the names of Sterling, Staring, and Starin yet hve. His grandson. Judge Heinrich Staring, an officer of the Revolution, has a large number of descendants throughout New York State and the West, all of whom are of the name of Sterhng. There are many Sterlings in Eastern Pennsylvania, probable descendants of Hans George CEsterle and Christoff OEsterlin, and possibly others, who arrived in Pennsylvania, September 30, 1743, on board the ship Robert and Alice, Hartley Cussack, commander, from Rotterdam, last from Cowes.^ Many of the Pennsylvania- Dutch Sterlings were soldiers in the Rebellion. Descendants of the Hollanders, now called Sterling or Star ling, may possibly be found in England. In support of this theory it may be quoted from the records of the Dutch Church, Austin Friars, London, that on December 31, 1605, Jasper Ster- ' Rupp's Collection of Thirty Thousand Names ot Immigrants in Penn., 1876, pp. 164-5. INTRODUCTORY lincx was married. This may have been one origin of an Enghsh- Dutch family. Considering its antiquity, the Stirhng-Sterhng family is not a large one as compared with some others of a contemporaneous origin. This fact is most clearly shown by consulting the direc tories of cities throughout Great Britain and the United States. It will be found that in many the name appears but once or twice, if at all, and seldom more than ten or a dozen times. That other famihes are so much larger may be due in some measure to their having had several sources of practically distinct origin, whUe the Stirling-Sterhng family, as assumed, sprang from one. There are few Enghsh-speaking families unconnected with the Royal houses of Scotland and England whose course of descent through so long a period is as clearly defined as that of Stirling of Scotland. Representatives of this race are scattered throughout the world, mainly, of course, in English-speaking countries: Great Britain, Ireland, the United States, Canada, Australia, India, New Zealand, and South Africa. Many years ago a member of the Scotch family settled in Germany, where his descendants yet live. In 1870 one of these, still retaining the name of Stirling, was a solicitor at Strassburg. Some of the family are resident in Spain: there is a Spanish General Sterling. The Secretary of the first President of the Republic of Cuba was Colonel Ernesto Fons Sterling, a Spaniard. The Compiler regrets that the lack of financial support for this work has not permitted a more exhaustive research along some lines. Undoubtedly an examination of early records through out England would throw considerable light upon the connection of the family there with that of Scotland and in some instances might show conclusively the relationship. Nothing has befin left undone to secure copies of aU the records relative to the earlier emigrants to America, but many obscure points regarding their origins in Great Britain and in Ireland and considerable valuable data respecting some of the lines of their descendants could, without doubt, be established by an extended search of records abroad and in some out-of-the- way places in a half-dozen Eastern States. 10 THE STERLING GENEALOGY All possible care has been taken to avoid errors of fact, but undoubtedly some appear. The Compiler disclaims responsibility for aU these, as much of the material herein shown has been gathered through correspondence, and the personal equation of some eight hundred correspondents is to be reckoned with. In receiving the record of the same family from two or more sources he has often found himself supplied with conflicting statements as to dates and names, and where this has occurred he has had to depend upon his judgment, perhaps in error, in making cor rections. And much other data sent him from single sources only may contain some inaccuracies of which he can have no knowledge. Fully nine thousand letters have been written and circulars sent out in this endeavor to give to the family a record of its history. A genealogy is necessarily, in great part, a repetition of the dry records of births, marriages, and deaths, but if the student of his ancestry will consider what a vast amount of happiness, joy, pathos, and sorrow have been associated with every one of these many dates and how vital each event was that these dates chronicle, to one or more of the blood, and that around such commonplace episodes cluster our dearest affections, he will find that these simple records contain all the elements that appeal to our highest natures, and an earnest consideration of the simple, humble lives of our parents and their forbears cannot but serve to strengthen our own purposes in the paths of modesty, gentle ness, and duty. Albert M. Stehuno Cije iBrtfitn anli antiqut'tj* of tlje ^ame IN works relating to the origin of family patronymics a dif ferent source is given for each of the more common forms of the name of STIRLING. STERLING, the form at present employed chiefly in America, is said to have been derived from the name of the English currency. STARLING, the form almost universally used by those of the EngUsh family, is stated to have sprung from the EngUsh species of raven, the starhng. STEARLING, a little known spelling, is fancifully asserted to have its source in the humble bovine, the steer; how, is not explained. Instead of each of these spellings having an individual source and therefore denominating entirely distinct families, there is no room for doubt but that they are all forms of the name Stirling or Strevelyn, as it was speUed in 1147 and for several centuries thereafter. Sterling, as applied to English money and used as a synonym of worth and character, is supposed to have had its origin back in the very early days of England, when the trade of the country was in the hands of a people from the continent of Europe who are said to have introduced coined money and the art of refining silver into England, thereby providing a currency of intrinsic value in place of the crude mediums of exchange in use prior to their advent. This people were caUed, it is claimed, Easterlings, from the point of the compass whence they came; hence this name was 12 THE STERLING GENEALOGY given eventually to their coinage and through the gradual elimi nation of the first syllable became Sterling. One reason for scepticism regarding this explanation is that there probably never was such a people as the Esterlings. Whether Sterling, used as an adjective, and the name Stirling, etc., can be traced to a mutual origin does not definitely appear. That the two were interchangeable terms and used variously in reference to the family, city, county, and the moneys of the realm, is evident from Maitland's " History of the House of Seton," where it is related that King Robert the Bruce founded a chapel in Dumfries In honor of the Virgin Mary, to commemo rate the third Sir Chrystell Seyton, and " gaif to the said priest and his successouris the soume of fyve punds streviling to be ta'en of the barony of Carlaverock for their sustentation." Also there is recorded in the ancient statutes of Scotland that " King Davyd [1124-1153] ordaynd at the sterlyng (or silver penny) suld wey xxxij cornys of gude and round quliete." The advent of the so-called Easterlings is stated to have been during the reign of King John of England (1199-1216), yet the word " Sterling " occurs in an ordinance of King Henry II (1154-1189), dated 1184, showing conclusively enough that the name, when used In signifying the true and genuine, is far more ancient than the migration of this people from the East. Starling was a common baptismal name in use before the con quest of England by WiUiam of Normandy in 1066, as Starlinc and Starhngus are found In the " Doomesday Book," that ancient record of the survey of most of the lands of England made by order of WiUiam about 1086. We find nothing to indicate that the name was ever taken as a surname or has come down to the present as such in this or some other form. It is shown, however, that the Starlings, in part, if not in entirety, are descendants of the Scotch family of Stirling. In seeking to determine the origin of our family name we have but to discover the beginning of the name of the Scottish town and county of Stirling, as the former was derived from the latter. There are a number of theories to account for the name's origin, but no doubt as to the immediate locahty of its original Stirling Castle from Raploch THE ORIGIN AND ANTIQUITY OF THE NAME 13 apphcation. This point was either the rock upon which Stirling Castle stands or in the very near vicinity. The advantage of the rock upon which the Castle of Stirling is situated was undoubtedly recognized by the earhest inhabitants. Naturally, the location would form a center for great gatherings, whether friendly or hostile, and from the frequency of the struggle for possession of the eminence it has been caUed " Strivehng," derived from the Norwegian " Storr Leon," meaning great rock, or the Rock of Strife — the Mons Dolorum of the early monastic writers. Such is the generally accepted derivation of the name of Stirling, but it is not altogether satisfactorily accounted for. Sir Robert Sibbald and other writers explain that the strife alluded to in " Strivehng " is not the warfare of men but the striving of the waters of the rivers Leith and Allan and the Forth, which meet near Stirhng, the ancient Gaelic for which " Stribh Lin," signifying the strife of streams, may have been originally given to the town. This derivation accounts for both parts of the word, which the other etymology fails to do. This latter theory would serve to make the name much more ancient than the former. The name has another explanation upon the theory of topo graphical location. When the face of the country was changed by the last geological elevation of the land and Mr. Geikie's " Lake Caledonia " rushed into the Firth of Forth and was lost in the German Ocean, the Rock of Stirling was surrounded by a marsh which in the deeper depressions formed httle locks or lakelets. In the name of Raploch, a village and farm lying at the foot of the Castle Rock to the west, we have, perhaps, a sur vival of the character of the country at that time just as in the beds of marine shells in Raploch quarry we have evidence of the sea which covered the plain at a still more remote period. The lands of Raploch or Roploch appear in the oldest records of Scotland, and as Roploch means " the robber's loch," it is not improbable that at one time the swamp near Stirling was in fested by marauders from the mountains; at any rate the name indicates the nature of the surroundings of the rock at an early date and Stirling is probably nothing more than the rock In the marsh. 14 THE STERLING GENEALOGY The Castle Rock of Stirhng has been the site of fortifications since the days of primeval man. When the Romans invaded Britain and ancient Caledonia in the days of the Caesars in the first centuries of the Christian era, they undoubtedly appreciated the advantage of the site. By and by the position became too dangerous for the Romans to hold, and when they withdrew from the island Stirling formed part of the Pictish province of Fort- rein or Fortreun. When Egfrld, the Anglian King, overran the country in 681 and established a bishopric so near as Abercorn, on the Forth, he would naturally occupy Stirhng when he must have crossed the Forth, where four years later he burned Tulach Almond, near Scone. After the Picts received their liberty centuries of tribal wars followed, resulting in the formation under Kenneth I (843) of the Kingdom of Scotland, which comprised the modern counties of Perth, Fife, Stirling, and Dumbarton, and the greater part of Argyle. A fairly well built fortress was constructed during the reign of King Alexander I, who founded the first chapel within its walls. In the time of William the Lion, who died in 1214, it was one of the five principal fortresses of the kingdom. In 1304 it was strong enough to resist a siege of three months. The Castle has more than once been burned down and rebuilt during the wars with the English, it being near the then border of the country, which was ravaged by contending armies for centuries. A number of the bloodiest battles in Scottish history were fought around this grim rock: those of Stirling in 1297, Falkirk in 1298, Bannockburn, June 24, 1314, and Sauchieburn, June 18, 1488, being among the number. Hoto t\)t i^ame Jas been ^pelleli THE name of Stirling and Sterling, whether applied to the family, the county, and city in Scotland, or the currency of Great Britain, has perhaps been spelled in a greater variety of ways than any other surname or proper name in the English language. Beside the eighty-four instances of this re markable diversity given in the appended Hst, about fifty other forms have been collected from old manuscripts and printed rec ords having reference to the city and county of Stirling, making a total of about one hundred and thirty, and proceeding on the liberal hnes of the old writers in ringing the changes upon vowels and consonants, we may add a hundred to the number. Orthography of the name at different periods in Scotland, England, and America. Taken from family papers, from old charters, and public records. The dates refer to the year in which the documents were written. 1. Strevelyn 1160 2. Strivelin 1180 3. Strhtelyne 1227 4. Strhteline 1292 5. Struvelyne 1338 6. Stryvelyne 1339 7. Streuyllyn ..... 1357 8. Steeuyltn 1357 9. Striulyn 1382 10. Striuelyn 1382 11. Stryveline 1407 12. Streuelyn 1414 13. Strevylling 1420 14. Stbeveline 1421 15. Streuyllynq 1492 16. Strewynlynq 1422 17. Stirling 1433 18. Streueltng 1434 19. Striwylyne 1446 20. Strivelyng 1447 21. Str^yvelyng 1447 22. Streueline 1448 23. Sterling 1448 24. Striueline 1448 25. Striuelin 1448 26. Steiueling 1459 27. Stervelyng 1461 28. Streueling 1466 29. Striuelyng 1472 30. Stereling 1477 16 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 31. Stheling 1477 32. Sterulyng 1487 33. Striuelyng 1487 34. Stirlyng 1487 35. Streviling 1488 36. Sthevelyne 1492 37. STHErviLiNG 1488 38. Styrlinq 1493 39. Styrlinge 1502 40. Strivelynn 1502 41. Striulinq 1503 42. Stryuelyng 1508 43. Strevelinge 1516 44. Stiruelinq 1528 45. Stbyuelinq 1531 46. Stirveling 1542 47 STHrviLLiNQ 1542 48. Strivilynq 1545 49. Strevleng 1546 50. Stryveling 1554 51. Sterveling 1565 52. Striveling 1570 53. Strfvelinge 1588 54. Strivilinq 1606 55. Stihvlinq 1618 56. Strilin 1646 57. Sterline 1647 58. Stlrline 1649 59. Sterlinge 1652 60. Sterlyn 1653 61. Starling 1654 62. Stahlinge 1654 63. Stihlinge 1677 64. Stirllinq 1677 65. Strieuling 1507 66. Sthevelinq 67. Sterlyng 1545 68. Starlyng 1572 69. Sturlyng 1558 70. Stehuling 71. Stryvelin 72. esterlinge 1660 73. Starlingh 1666 74. Starllying 1671 75. Stahlynge 76. Starland 1750 77. Steeling 1699 78. Starting 1692 79. Starlin 1700-1780 80. Sterlin .... 1780-1850 81. Stearlinq 1870 82. Sturling 83. Storling 84. Esterlinq Stiki.ing Castle and the Field of BAxxocKBrRN fkom the Cemetery arms of tf)e jFamilp THE distinguishing feature of nearly aU the coats-of-arms granted to members of the family is the three buckles emblazoned on the shield, usually on a bend. The origin of this emblem is considered later, in the history of the Keir line. 1 Stirling of Cadder. Ar., on a bend, sa., three buckles, or. Crest: A swan's head and neck issuing out of a ducal coronet, ppr. 2 Stirling of Cadder. Quarterly: first and fourth, a bend cheque, for Monteith ; second and third, on a bend, three buckles for Stirling of Cadder. Crest (from the seal of William Stirling of Cadder, 1292) : the chivalrous " Impresa " of a swan's head and neck, with expanded wings, issuing from a coronet, 1382. The seal of Wil liam Stirhng of Cadder, 1292, presents two lions ram pant, supporting the shield in front of a tree, an unusual heraldic arrangement. 3 Striveline (Sir John of Moray). Six mullets on a field, about 1260. 4 Stirling of Glenesk, county of Forfar. Three stars, about 1350. 6 Stryvelin (from the seal of Sir John de Striveline of North umberland). Sa., three covered cups, and semee of cross crosslets, fitche, ar., 1367. 6 Strivelin. Sa., three covered cups, between nine crosslets, fitche, ar. 7 Strivelin. Quarterly, gu. and or. ; in the first, a cross patonce of the last. 8 Stryvelin. (Granted in the reign of Edward III, 1342, to Sir John de Stryvehne, Bart.) Ar., on a chief, gu., three round buckles, or. (also the buckles in fess). 18 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 9 Streveling (Scotland). Quarterly: first and fourth, ar., on a bend, engrailed, az., three buckles of the field ;_ In chief, on a scraggy branch, couped, a starling, facing the sinister, ppr. ; second and third, ar., a saltier en grailed, sa. ; in chief, a rose, gu. Crest : First, a hon's gamb holding an oak branch, acorned, ppr. ; second, a stag's head erased, ppr. 10 Streveling. Ar., on a bend three round buckles, or. Crest: The sun shining on the stump of an oak tree, ppr. 11 Streveling. Quarterly, gu. and or., a cross, ar. 12 Streveling. Ar., on a chief, sa., three round buckles, or. 13 Streveling. Sa., three covered cups between seven cross crosslets, ar. 14 Stirling of Keir. Ar., on a bend, sa. (also the bend az., also vert.), three buckles, or. Crest: A Moor's (negro's) head, couped, ppr. Motto: Gang forward. 15 Stirling of Keir and Pollok. Quarterly: first and fourth, ar., on a saltier, sa., an annulet, or., stoned, az. for Max well ; second and third, or., on a bend, sa., three buckles, or., for Stirling of Keir. Crest: A stag's head, erased, ppr. Supporters : Two apes, ppr. ar. (on a seal of 1400 are two lions). Motto: I am ready. 16 Stirling of Craigbarnet. Ar., on a bend, engrailed, az., be tween a rose in chief and a boar's head, cabossed, in base, qu., three buckles, or. Crest: A lady issuant from the breast upward, ppr., robed and winged, or., ensigned on the head with a cross, ppr. 17 Stirling of Craigbarnet. Quarterly, first and fourth. Ar., a saltier cantoned with four holly leaves, slipped, vert., for Gartshore ; second and third, Stirling of Craigbarnet as above. Crest: An eagle dlspL, ppr. Supporters: Two eagles with wings expanded, ppr. Motto : I renew my age. 18 Stirling of Craigbarnet. Ar., on a bend, az., three buckles of the field. Crest: A lady issuant from the breast up ward, ppr., attired and winged, or., ensigned on the head with a cross, gu. 19 Stirling of Glorat. Ar., a bend, engr., az., charged with three buckles, or., on a chief, gu., a naked arm Issuing out of a cloud from the sinister side, grasping a sword in pale, therewith guarding an imperial crown in the dexter chief point, ppr., all within a double tressure, counter- flowered with thistles, vert. Crest : A lion passant. ARMS OF THE FAMILY 19 20 Stirling of Glorat. Arms. Same as those of Craigbarnet. Crest: A Hon passant. Supporters: Two soldiers in armor with plumes. Motto: Semper fidehs. 21 Stirling. Confirmed in 1649 to Sir Robert Stirling, Kn't., Governor of the city and county of Cork, Ireland, fourth son of William Stirling of Glorat. Ar., on a bend, engr., az., three buckles, or., and for augmentation, on a canton, gu., a sword in pale, supporting on the point a crown, all ppr., between a thistle and a harp in the third. Crest: Out of a ducal coronet, or., an armed arm holding in the hand a sword, the point supporting a crown of laurel, all ppr. Motto: Gang through. 22 Stirling, Cadet of Glorat, 1672. Or., on a bend, engr., be tween a rose in chief and a martlet in base, gu., three buckles of the field. 23 Stirling of Herbertshire, 1672. Ar., on a bend, engr., az., between two roses, one in chief and the other in base, gu., three buckles, or. Crest: A Moor's head, couped, ppr. Motto:, Gang forward. 24 Stirling of Dundee, 1672. Or., on a bend, az., three buckles of the first; in chief a columbine flower, slipped, ppr. Crest : A ship under sail, ppr. Motto : Faventibus auris. 25 Stirling, George of Edinburgh, chirurgeon, 1672. Ar., on a bend, engr., az., between a rose in chief, gu., and a trapan (a chlrurgical instrument) in base, ppr., three buckles, or. Crest: A dexter hand, pointing a lancet, ppr. Motto: By wounding I cure. 26 Stirling of Ardoch, 1666. Ar., on a bend, engr., az., three buckles, or., quartered with a cross, engr., az. 27 Stirling of Law, County Dumbarton. Ar., on a bend, engr., az., three buckles, or.. In chief an oak tree, slipped, vert., thereon a raven, ppr. Motto: Hie fides et robur. 28 Stirling of Bankell. Ar., on a bend, engr., az., three buckles, or.. In chief a lion's head, erased, gu. Crest : A Hon passant, ppr. Motto: Fides servata secundat. (This coat and crest are identical with those of the Sterlings of Hertfordshire, Eng., No. 45.) 29 Stirling of Achoyle. Ar., on a bend, engr., az., between a rose in chief, gu., and an annulet in base, of the last, three buckles, or. Crest: A Moor's head, couped, sa. SO Stirling of Old Montrose. Ar., on a bend, engr., az., be tween a Moor's head, couped, sa., banded, or. and a garb 20 THE STERLING GENEALOGY in base, of the second, three buckles of the fourth. Crest: A demi Moor issuing from the wreath, at his back a sheaf of arrows, his dexter arm stretched out holding in fess, an arrow, all ppr. 31 Stirling. Ar., on a bend, sa., three buckles of the field, tongues in chief. Crest: A buck's head, az. attired, or. out of a ducal coronet of the last. Supporters: Two bulls, ppr., armed and maned, sa., collared and chained, or. 32 Stirling of Drumpellier. Ar., on a bend, engr., az., three buckles, or., between two cinquefoils, gu. ; a bordure, vert. Crest : Out of a ducal coronet, or., a stag's head, ppr. 33 Stirling of Drumpellier. Ar., on a bend, sa., three buckles, or. Crest: Issuing out of a ducal coronet a hart's head, az. Supporters: Two Caledonian bulls, ppr., gorged and chained, or. Mottoes: Gang forward and Castrumet nemus Strevileuse. 34 Stirling of Mansfield, County Ayr. Ar., a fess chequy, az., and of the field, between a lion rampart, gu., and a Moor's head, couped, ppr., in chief, a garb of the second in base ; over all a bend, engr. also of the second, charged with three buckles, or. Crest: A demi Moor, on his back a sheaf of arrows, his dexter arm stretched out holding an arrow in fess, all ppr. Supporters: Two Moors, girt around the loins with belts of feathers, each having a fiUet wreathed, ar. and az. around his head., a quiver of arrows at his back, a sword at his side, sandals on his feet and resting with his exterior hand on bow, aU ppr. Motto: Forward. 35 Stirling of Larbert. Same as the above without supporters. 36 Stirling of Duchray. Quarterly: first and fourth, ar., on a bend, engr., az., between two roses, gu., three buckles, or. ; second, or.. In fess, a broken wall, az., masoned, sa. ; in base a rose, gu., on a chief, engr. of the third, three escallops, or. ; in the collar point a crescent of the fourth, for diff. ; third, ar., a saltier, engr., az. on a chief of the last, three mullets of the field. Crest: An eagle displayed, holding in the dexter claw a sword and in the sinister a pistol, ppr. Supporters: Two lions, ar., im perially crowned, or. Motto (over) : For right. 37 Graham— Stirling of Duchray. Quarterly: first and fourth, ar., on a bend, engr., az., between two roses, gu., three buckles, or. ; second, on a broken wall, az., between Distant View of Stirling Castle and the City of Stirling ARMS OF THE FAMILY 21 a crescent in the collar point and in base a rose, gu., on a chief, engr., sa., three escallops of the field; third, ar., a saltier, engr., az., on a chief of the last, three mullets of the field. Crest: An eagle displayed, holding in the dexter claw a sword and in the sinister, a pistol, ppr. Supporters: Two lions, ar., imperially crowned, or. Mottoes (over) : For right. 38 Stirling of Kippendavie and Kippenross. Ar., on a bend, sa., three buckles of the first, in chief a crescent of the second. Crest : A Negro's head, Issuant. Motto : Gang forward. 39 Stirling of Faskine. Ar., on a bend, engr., az., between two roses, gu., seeded, or., barbed, vert., three buckles of the fourth, all within a bordure of the fifth. Crest: A dex ter armed arm issuing out of a ducal coronet, grasping a dagger, in fess, all ppr., the last hllted and pom melled, or. Supporters : Two hinds purpure semee of estoiles, ar., ducally gored, or. Motto : Gang forward. below the arms : Noctesque diesque proesto. 40 Sterling, Sir Robert, Kn't, 1661. Ar., on a bend, engr., az., three round buckles, or., on a sinister canton, gu., a sword erect in pale, the point pierced through a mural crown between, on the dexter a thistle and on the sin ister a harp, all of the third. 41 Sterling. Az., a cross flory, between four estoiles, or. 42 Sterling. Az., a cross pattee between four estoiles, or. 43 Sterling. Az., two bars general ar., on a chief of the second; three lozenges, gu. 44 Sterling (County Suffolk, Eng.). Az., a cross formee between four estoiles, or. 45 Sterling (Hertfordshire, Eng.). On a bend, engr., az., three round buckles, or., in chief, a Hon's head, erased, gu. Crest: A lion passant, ppr. 46 Sterling (Ireland). Az., a cross between four mullets, or. Crest: On the point of a sword, erect, ppr., a manche, gu. 47 Sterling (Sir Samuel, Lord Mayor of London, 1670). Granted to Samuel Sterling of Stoppesley, in the Parish of Stoppesley, Bedfordshire, Sept. 15, 1661. Ar., on a bend, az., three square buckles, or. 48 Starling. Ar., on a bend, az., three round buckles, or. Crest : A lion's head, ppr., collared, az. 49 Sterlyn. Ar., on a chief, sa., three buckles, or. THE STERLING GENEALOGY 50 Sternling. Ar., on a chief, sa., three buckles, or. 51 Sterland. Ar., a fess chequy, ar. and az.. In chief, two bells of the last. 52 Stripling. Granted to George Stripling of London, May 4, 1663. Ar., two bars gemelles, gu., on a chief of the second, three round buckles, or. The first thirty-nine coats-of-arms given in this list were granted to members of the Scotch family; the remainder be longed to the English branch with the one exception noted. The last. Stripling, may be of Stirling descent, the only reason for so thinking, however, being the similarity in name and the fact that their arms bear the three buckles. :C!)e Stirlings of ^totlantr Bridge ovf.r the Forth, Stirling, on the Road to Keir. Built about 1400 Cl^e Ancient ^ttrltng^ of CaDticr^ ^t)txifi^ of ^titling, Cl^e i$on^t of ^ttrlmg of SOME early genealogical writers have supposed that Henry de Strevelin, youngest son of David, Earl of Huntington, the brother of King William the Lion (a Scotch king who died in 1214) was the progenitor of the Stirling family of Scot land. One of the earliest writers on the subject, John Fairbain, author of the " History of the Drummonds," which was written ' This history of Stirling of Keir and of a number of other houses of the family of Stirhng in Scotland are taken mainly from Wilham Praser's "The Stirlings of Keir and their family papers," the principal authority upon the family, and whose work is here given entire, and is practically a reprint. This work was undertaken and issued at the instance of Wilham Stirling of Keir, 24 THE STERLING GENEALOGY In 1656, says the third and fourth sons of Earl David were Henry of Brechin and Henry of Stirling, so caUed from their birthplaces, and proceeds : " The youngest son of Earl David was Henry of Stirling, the stock of that ancient baron, the Laird of Keir and the rest of that tribe. He had of his father in patrimony, Longfordoun and many other lands in Angus, Mernes, and other places. There came of him one or two who were chancellors in the civil state and diverse of the clergy, who were men of great activities." This theory of the origin of the Stirling family was, however, proven to be erroneous, as there were others of the name in Scotland prior to the date of Henry of Stirling's birth. His father. Earl David, was born in 1144. The earliest of the name, according to William Eraser, was I WALTER DE STRIUELYNG, born about 1100. He is mentioned in a charter granted by King David I of Scotland, to Nicolas, his clerk, of twenty shillings out of the lands of Hedin- hame or Edname in Teviotdale, held of the King by Peter de Striuelyng, son of Walter. This charter is not dated, but was probably granted about the year 1150. Walter de Strivelyng Is one of the witnesses to a charter of confirmation by Henry, Prince afterward. Sir Wilham Stirhng-Maxwell, Bart., of Keir and Pollok, and comprises a volume of six hundred and ninety-two pages. Less than two hundred pages are devoted to a consideration of the actual historical record, two hundred and seventy-six contain ing copies of early charters, the oldest dated 1260, of which there are two hundred and thirty-one. Following are sixty-seven pages devoted to one hundred and three letters of the Keir Stirhngs and others, the earhest under date of 1550; a list of sixty-eight paintings, drawings, and busts at Keir and Cadder of members of the family since 1570; also reproductions of some of these^ with illustrations of twenty-seven seals, some crude pictures of Keir and Kenmure houses, Lecropt Churchyard, etc. The Prefatory Note of this work reads : "This volume is printed in order to secure the preservation of the Documents and other Memorials which it contains. The impression, which is private, consists of one hundred and fifty copies. It is intended for presentation to members of the family of which the book treats, to a few friends, curious in local history, and to some of our national libraries. "William Stibung. " Keir, September 6, 1858." This work is a very rare one and it is practically impossible to obtain a copy of it. The Compiler has advertised to that end in Great Britain for six years without success. The copy in the Astor Library, New York, the only copy in America, so far as known, is No. 120. THE STIRLINGS OF SCOTLAND 25 of Scotland, son of David I, to the church of Kelso, of the grant of the church of Sprouston, by John, Bishop of Glasgow. This confirmation was made at Roxburgh, on the Kalends of July, with out the year being stated, but it must have been previous to June 12, 1152, when Prince Henry died. Walter de Striuelyng died about 1160. He had two sons: II 1 Peter de Striuelyng, his heir. 2 John de Striuelyng, who adopted the surname of Lamb- dene, from the lands of that name in Teviotdale, which he inherited from his father. This appears from a charter granted by Johannes de Lambdene, filius Walteri de Striueling, to the church of Kelso, of a fort, and croft, and eight acres, in the village of Lambdene, circa, 1160. (A branch of the Stirlings continued to be connected with Roxburghshire till the reign of David II, who granted to Alexander Striu elyng a discharge of the castle wards fourth of his lands in Roxburghshire.) II PETER DE STRIUELYNG OF CAMBUSBARRON (1150-1180). Malcolm IV, King of Scotland, granted to the church of Dryburgh, in pure and perpetual alms, two merks yearly in Edinhame " Quas Nicolas clericus mens habuit in terra Petri." (The christian name, Peter, continued to be used by the Angus branch of the Stirlings.) In a charter by Hugh de Fraser, Lord of Kynnell, to WilHam de Camera, Lord of Ruchnawrys, Peter de Strevelyne, cousin of Hugh Fraser, is a witness. There was another charter by Hugh Fraser, Lord of Lovatt and Kynnell, to Peter de Strivelyne and John, his eldest son, whom failing, to Hugh, his second son of the lands of Easter Breky, in the barony of Kynnell and shire of Forfar, dated March 30, 1407, " fiHi Valteri de Strevelyn," circa, 1160. WilHam the Lion confirmed an excambion between the church of Dumfermllne and the King's chaplains at Stirling, of certain lands there which are described as lying near the lands of Cam busbarron belonging to Peter de Strlvehn. The marches were perambulated by Richard de MoreviUe, the constable, Peter de Striveline, and others. (The village of Cambusbarron is situated 26 THE STERLING GENEALOGY about a mile south of the town of Stirling.) This charter Is not dated, but it must have been granted before the year 1189, in which the constable died. As Peter, the son of Walter, was pro prietor of the lands of Cambusbarron in Stirlingshire, in addition to the lands of Edinhame in Teviotdale, It is probable that he had inherited the former as well as the latter from his father. Peter de Striuelyng had two sons : III 1 Alexander, his heir. 2 Thomas de Striuelyng, who was Archdeacon of Glasgow, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, etc. This Thomas ap pears frequently as a witness in charters of King Alexander II. Among other instances, a charter granted by that King to the Hospital of Soltre, dated at Stirling on the last day of September, and the eleventh year of his reign (1225), is attested by " Thoma de Striuelyng, Archidiacono Glasgueusi, Gilberto de Striuelyng, Alexandro fillo Patricio de Striuelyng." Another charter by the same King, dated at Edin burgh, September 13, in the fourteenth year of the King's reign (1227), is witnessed by "Thoma de Striuelyne, Archidiacono de Glasgow." An account of Thomas StirHng is given in Craufurd's lives of the Ofl5cers of State. He says that Thomas was a younger brother of Alexander " and devoting himself to the services of the church, he entered into order; was first one of the Clerici Regis and after that was made Archdeacon of Glasgow and Rector of Morebattle, anno, 1222. At length, King Alexander H, to whom the Archdeacon's parts and integrity were well known, promoted him to the Chancellor's place upon the removal of the Archdeacon of St. Andrews in 1226 and he held the ofiice until he died, which quickly thereafter ensued, anno 1227." Ill SIR ALEXANDER DE STRIUELING OF CADDER, SHERIFF OF STRIUELYNG (1180-1245). From a charter by King Alexander II, dated at StirHng, Sept. 30, 1225, above quoted. It appears that Alexander, son of Peter de Striuelyng, was a witness along with Thomas de Striuelyng, Archdeacon of Glasgow, his supposed brother and Gilbert de Striuelyng, who THE STIRLINGS OF SCOTLAND 27 may have been a brother or other relative of Alexander and Thomas. Alexander witnessed numerous other charters by Wil liam the Lion and Alexander II. About the year 1180 the lands of " Cader " and others were given to the Bishop of Glasgow by William the Lion for the safety of his soul. Soon afterwards the bishop appears to have feud out the lands of Cadder to Sir Alexander de Striuelyng, whose descendants have continued to hold them for centuries under the Bishops of Glasgow and their successors. Sir Alexander de Striuelyng endowed a chaplainry at the alter of St. Serran which he had founded in the Cathedral church of Glasgow, with three merks annually " de molendino meo de Cader." The charter of endowment is not dated, but the first witness named in it is " H. de Mortuomari," dean of Glasgow, who also wit nessed another grant in 1221, and the grant by Sir Alexander may therefore be held to have been about that date. It is cer tainly before 1232, as it was confirmed by Walter, Bishop of Glasgow, who died in that year. In a charter by William, son of Patrick, Earl of Dunbar, to the church of Kelso, dated 1241, the first witness is " Domino Alexandro de Striuelin, tunc, constabularlo de Rokesburg," an office which was then of great trust and importance, as the castle ot Roxburgh was one of the chief border strongholds. (The name " Cadder " has had many different spellings, — " Cader, Cadar, Cadare, Cawder, Calder," etc. The speUing usually found on maps is Cadder. The pronunciation which obtains in the district is as though it were speUed " Cawder." ) Sir Alexander de Striuelying appears to have been succeeded in his oflSce of Sheriff of Stirlingshire by his son IV JOHN DE STRIUELING OF OCHILTREE (1241- 1270). Under the designation of the Sheriff of Stirling, he wit nessed a charter of Alexander II, dated at Kirktune, September 12, in the twenty-eighth year of the King's reign (1241). John de Strivilen confirmed to the hospital of Soltre a toft and a croft in his manor of Ochiltree, with common pasture for four cows, twelve ewes, with their lambs of one year old, and also THE STERLING GENEALOGY one thrave of corn from every carrucate of his lands and of his men, wherever they might be on the southern side of the Forth. To that grant Galfred prepositus de Ochiltree was a witness. John Is presumed to have had three sons : V 1 Alexander Striveling of Cadder, from whom de scended Janet Stirling, heiress of Cadder, who was mar ried to her kinsman. Sir James StirHng of Keir, as wiU afterwards be seen. 2 Sir John of Carse and Alva, Knight, and William de Strivel ing, his brother, are witnesses in a charter by William de Kymmonde, without date, but probably about the year 1290. Sir John was present at the pleadings be tween Bruce and Baliol for the Scotch crown in 1292, and there, with the rest, gave his homage to Edward of England as Sovereign and Lord paramount.^ Craw ford, in his remarks on the Ragman Roll ^ (which was subscribed by John de Striueling) , says that he " is the ' Upon the death of King Alexander III of Scotland in 1285 and the death shortly after of his granddaughter Margaret of Norway, then only eight years old, Scotland was left without an heir to the throne. In 1292, Robert Bruce, Lord of Annandale, a grandson, and John BaUol, Lord of Galloway, a great-grandson of King Wilham the Lion's brother, Da-vdd, Earl of Huntington, met in the Castle of Berwick to urge their respective claims to the Crown. The important Scottish lords and gentlemen were summoned to act as arbitrators at this meeting. Both Bruce and Bahol held recognized King Edward of England as Lord Superior and he acted as umpire between the two, deciding in favor of Bahol. Edward then provoked BaUol into resistance to his authority, whereupon he sent an army and fleet to conquer the Scots and add their country to his domain. After the defeat of the Scots at the Siege of Berwick and the Battle of Dunbar, when the flower of Scottish nobihty was either slain or captured, BaUol resigned the Crown into Edward's hands, 1296. The fealty to Edward lasted but httle more than a year, for the Scots arose under the leadership of Wilham Wallace, drove the English out of their strongholds and at the Battle of Stirhng, Sept 11, 1297, annihilated half the Enghsh Army of fifty thou sand men sent against them. Wallace, through the lack of support of the Scottish Nobility, was defeated at Falkirk, July 22, 1298, eventually captured, and conveyed to London in 1305 and murdered. Robert the Bruce, grandson of Bruce, who contested the throne with Bahol, was crowned King of Scotland at Scone in 1306. ' "The Ragman's Roll" was a list of the nobihty and gentry of Scotland who were compelled to acknowledge the sovereignty of Edward I of England and was subscribed to in 1292 and 1296. It was signed by the following members of the Stir hng family: Adam de Strivehn, Berwick; John de Strivelin, Berwick; John de StriueUn de Cars (the above) ; Master John de Stirhng de Moravia, chevaher; Alex ander de Stirhng, Lanarkshire; Andrew de Stirling, burgois de Ennerpethin; Master Henry de Stirhng, Stirhngshire ; Henry de Stirhng, persone del Eghse de Upsetelyng- ton, Berkwickshire ; Master John de Stirhng, chevaher, and Wilham de Stirhng, Wig- tonshire. (The Scotch-Irish, Chas. A. Hanna, 1902.) THE STIRLINGS OF SCOTLAND 29 ancestor of the Stirlings of Alva and Carse of the same family with the Stirlings of Cadder." The seal of arms of John, as appended to the Ragman RoU, Is stUl preserved and the shield bears on a chief, three buckles. This is the earhest extant seal of the family. Sir John de Striueling was sheriff and forester of Clackmannan and lord of the Carse of Stirling and Al- veth and the superiority of Ochiltree in the shire of Lln- hthgow. He died before the year 1357 and his offices and estates were inherited by his only daughter, Marjory Striueling. She married John de Monteith, a younger son of Monteith of Ruskle, and resigned her offices and estates in the hands of Robert, Steward of Scotland, who infeft John Monteith, the husband of Marjory, in the same. David II, by charter dated January 25, in the twenty-eighth year of his reign (1357), restored Marjory and John to her offices and estates, to be held by them and the heirs of their marriage, whom falling, the lawful heirs of Marjory, in the same way as John de Strevylyn, her father, held the same. King Robert II confirmed a resignation made at Scone, in the Parliament held there on October 22, 1382, by Marjory Stirling, daughter and heiress of the late John de Stirling, to William Monteith, her son and heir and Elisabeth, his spouse, of the said offices and estates and also the tenantries of Ochiltree and Pardovane, in the barony of West Kerse, reserving the Hfe rent of Marjory. On account of this alliance, the Monteiths of Carse always carried the three buckles of the Stirlings, quar tered with the Monteith arms. 3 Sir William de Striveling, Knight, from whom descended Sir James Stirling of Keir, who married Janet Stir ling, descendant of his (Sir William's) brother, Alex ander, above and thus united the two houses of Cad der and Keir, as will appear. %f)t CatJtier %.int V r^lIR ALEXANDER DE STRIUELING OF CADDER, ^^ KNIGHT (1272-1300). Alexander subscribed the ^"^^ Ragman's RoU in 1292 under the designation " del conte de Lanark." Crawford, in his remarks on that roll, says that "this Alexander," from vouchers which cannot be called In question, is head of the family of Stirlings of Cadder, near Glas gow. Alexander's eldest son was VI JOHN DE STRIVELING (1300-1333). In 1272, Sir Alexander de Striveling granted a charter of the church lands of Alveth to Saint Servan of Alveth, which Is witnessed by " Johanne fillo meo primogenito." John was killed and his cousin, also named John de Striuelin, was taken prisoner at the battle of Halidon HIU, July 19, 1333, when 10,000 Scots were killed. VII SIR JOHN OF STRIVELYNE OF CADDER AND REGORTON, KNIGHT (1333-1408). He is presumed to have been the son of John, who was slain at HaHdon Hill. He in herited the lands of Cadder which had belonged to his great- great-grandfather. Sir Alexander, the sheriff, and also the lands of Regorton, in Perthshire. Sir John died in the year 1408 and was succeeded in the lands of Cadder and Regorton by his son VIII WILLIAM OF STRIVELYNE OF CADDER AND REGORTON (1408-1432). He obtained from Matthew, Bishop of Glasgow, with the consent of the chapter, a charter of the lands of Cadder, which is not dated but must have been about the end of the year 1408. William of Strevylling, Lord of Cader, is a witness to a charter of the lands of Ballynconach and others, by Duncan, Earl of the Levenax (Lennox), to his " laffwell sone Donald of the Levenax," dated July 22, 1421. Cadder House THE CADDER LINE 31 On AprU 29, 1432, WilHam of Strivelyne was served heir of Sir John of Strivelyn, Knight, his father, in the lands of Regorton, in the shire of Perth, which were held In the ward of Waite de Haliburton and had been twenty-four years in non-entry, since the death of Sir John, i. e., since 1408. WilHam of Strivelyne of Cawder acquired on August 3, 1422, the lands of GaUisholme, lying in the west part of GaUIston and shire of Ayr, In wadset, from George CambeH, Laird of the west part of Galhston, to be redeemable on payment of twenty merks. In 1431, WiHiam Stureling of Cadder was one of the hostages for payment of the ransom of King James I, from the King of England. He died between Apnl 29, 1432, and June 23, 1434, and was succeeded by his son IX SIR WILLIAM STRIVELING OF CADDER AND REGORTON (1432-1487). It appears from an instrument of sa.slne, dated June 23, 1434, that he was Infeft in the lands of Cadder as heir of his father. On Jan. 21, 1442, a decree of the Lords of Council was ob tained at the instance of WilHam of Strivelyne, Larde of Cadare, against Gilbert of Striveling, concerning the lands of KIrkmlchael Strivelyne, lying above Leven, within the shire of Dumbarton, whereby it was found that these lands belonged to William, and Gilbert was ordained to remove therefrom and to pay the mail yearly to WilHam from the time he took sasine thereof.^ 1 Decree at the instance of William of Striuelyne, Laird of Cadar, against Gilbert of Striuelyn, Jan. 21, 1442. James and James be the grace of God Byschopis of Santandrowis and Dunkeldyn, Patrik Lorde the Grahame and George of Setoun Lorde of that Ilk, knychtis, Til al and syndry to quhais knawlagis thir oure lettris sal cum, Gretyng. Sen meidfull and merytabill thyng is to bere wytnes to the suthfastnes, tharfor it is that we here wytness that in the cans of debate and controuersy moved betwene Wilzane of Striuelyne Larde of Cadar on the ta part and Gilbert of Striuelyne on the tother part, ¦vpoun the the lands of Kyrkmychael Striuelyn, with the pertynence, Ivandis abovyn Le-vyn, wythin the Scbiredome of Dumbertane; In have the said Wilzane had gert somounde the said Gilbert, be the Kyngis letteris patent vender his signet, to compere befor our Souerane lorde the Kyng and his cousale and the partv had to say til h^vra, for the wrangwyse occupacioun of the said lands ; at the qululk tyme the said Gilbert com- peryt as he was somonde as defendoure and the said Wilzame comperyt as foloware. And thare the resouis and abaymentis of bath the forsaid partyes herde and sadly depestvt, •wyth diligent commiownyng, examinacioum and rype a-vysement; we, wyth the remanande of lordis of counsale •vnder-wryttyn, decretyt and ordanyt that the said landis of Kyrk mychael Striuelyne wyth the pertynence sulde remayne wyth the said Wilzam as his fee and his herytage ; because we faude hym possessoure of tharin lachfuU and nocht the said Gilbert. Alswa we decretyt, that because at the 32 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Sir WiUiam Strivelyne died May 6, 14*87. He had five sons: X 1 William Striveling, his successor. 2 Humphrey Striveling, who was procurator for his father in a requisition concerning the lands of Easter Cadder, dated at Stirling, May 10, 1472. 3 Robert Striveling ^procurators for their eldest brother, 4 Andrew Striveling > WiUiam of Cadder, on Jan. 7, 1492. 5 WilHam Strivehng, 2d son of the name. He and Andrew are called sons of Sir WilHam In the instrument of sasine in favor of his eldest son WilHam, as his heir in Cadder, dated May 31, 1487. X WILLIAM STRIVELING OF CADDER (1487-1505). William Stervelyng, son and heir apparent of the Lord of Cader, witnessed a charter by Sir Alexander Montgomeri of Ardrossane, Knight, dated Jan. 13, 1461. The jury find that the lands had been in non-entry through the death of Sir WilHam for three weeks and three days. He was infeft in Cadder, May 31, 1487, by virtue of a precept by the Vicar-General of Robert, Bishop of Glasgow, who was then abroad. William Striveling was also infeft In the lands of Kirkmilchael Stirlyng, on Dec. 31, 1487, and was served heir to his father in the lands of Letter, in the earldom of Lennox and shire of Stirling, on May 29, 1487. On Jan. 7, 1492, William Strevelyne of Cadder granted a procuratory to Robert and Andrew Strevelyne, his brothers, for said Gilbert had wrangwysly occupyit the said landis, that he sulde incontynen reraufe and devoyde the said landis zerly to the said Wilzame fra the tyme that the said Wilzame tuke state and seysyng of the said landis to the day of the makyng of their present letteris. Thir ar the lordis that war in cumpany ¦wyth vs vpoun the said decrete, that is to say, Johne of Dischyngtoun lorde of Ardross, procurature for oure souerane lady the quene, Mayster Thomas of Luyndeme, procurature for the Erie of Auguse, Schir Wilzane, Lorde of Borthwike, Schir Robert of Levyngstoun, Lord of Drumry, Schir Alexander Ramsay, Lorde of Dalwolsy, Alexander of Strathachyn, procurature for the Lorde of Kethe, Schir Dauid of Dunbar, Lorde of Cokburne, Schir Colyne Cambel, Schir Davy of Murrefe, Lorde of Tulybardyn, Johne of the Sandy- landis, Lorde of Caldor, Malcolme of Drummonde, Lorde of the Stobhall, James Levyngstoun, capytane of Striuelyne, Wilzame of I^evyngstoun of Balcastale, Mayster Johne of Bayhstoun, persoun of Douglas, secretare to the Kyng and Robert of Ches- holme. In ¦wytwess of the quhilk thyng to their present letteris we the saidis James and James, Byschopis, Patrik and George, Knychtis, has hungm oure seelis at Striuelyn the XXI day of the moneth Janware, the zere of God a M. four hundreth fourty and twa zere.This is the twentieth of the two hundred and thirty-one charters preserved at Keir House. The earliest is under date of 1260 and like the succeeding nineteen is in Latin. Dunblane Cathedral before Restoration and the River Allan, Burial Place of the Early Stirlings of the House OF Keir and Its Cadets THE CADDER LINE 33 resigning his lands of KIrkmlchael and Blarnaru, in the lands of the superior, in favor of WilHam Strevelyn, his son and heir ap parent, and EHzabeth Buchanan, his wife. There is still appended to this procuratory the seal of the grantor, which bears on a bend engrailed, three buckles. The crest is a swan's head issuing out of a coronet, being the same as the original crest of the Earls of Crawford. David, the fifth Earl, who was created Duke of Montrose in 1488, carried the same crest on his ducal seal. It might be thought that as the Keir family carried the plain bend and those of Cadder the bend engrailed, the latter were cadets of the former. But the mere fact of engraihng a bend does not invariably establish cadency. Nesbit says : " Those principal famiHes who have any of these Hnes of partition in their arms, their cadets, in my humble opinion, besides making them crooked by putting them under accidental forms, engrailed, invecked, waved, etc., should give also some other additional figure or some eminent alteration — for these accidental forms alone do neither show the degrees of birth, nor time when cadets descended of principal houses and are not so ser^viceable as the minute differences." Sir David Lindsay's heraldic work, ¦which was written in the middle of the sixteenth century, gives the arms of Stirling of Keir with the bend engrailed and those of Cadder with the bend plain. Nisbet mentions that in the House of Falahill their Keir arms, with the bend engrailed, were illumi nated with those of many others of the barons of Scotland in the year 1604. With such variation in the use of engrailing the bend, both by the Cadder and Keir famUIes, little weight can be attached to it as an heraldic test of cadency. On Dec. 27, 1505, WilHam of Strevelyne, Laird of Cadder, granted a precept for giving possession to William of Hamilton, in Kincaryll, of the lands of Craigbrey, in the barony of Berna- bogall and shire of Linlithgow, in the terms of an assignation of Hfe rent granted by the said WiUiam of Strevelyne. One of the witnesses to this precept is Mr. John Strevelyn, curate of Cadder. WilHam Strevelyne died Feb. 11, 1505. He had one son: 34 THE STERLING GENEALOGY XI WILLIAM STRIVELING OF CADDER (1505-1517). On March 23, 1505, he was served heir of his father, the deceased William Striueling of Cadder, who died about forty days before. He also obtained a precept, dated April 28, 1506, from Sir Wil liam Monteith of West Kerse, Knight, for infefting him as heir of his said father in the lands of Ochiltree in the barony of West Kerse. William Sturehng married Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Walter Buchanan of that family. He died before April 25, 1517, and was succeeded by his son. XII ANDREW STRIVELING OF CADDER (1517- 1522). On April 25, 1517, he obtained a precept of clare con stat from the said Sir William Monteith for infefting him as heir of his father In the lands of Ochiltree. He married Marjory Cunynghame, who sur-vived her husband and died shortly before Feb. 16, 1524. Andrew StirHng died before Sept. 15, 1522, leav ing an only daughter XIII JANET STRIVELING, HEIRESS OF CADDER. She succeeded her father, Andrew, in 1552, in the estate of Cadder. In 1534 or 1535 she was married to her kinsman James Striveling of Keir, and afterwards conveyed the estate of Cadder to hira and his heirs, as will be more particularly noticed when tracing the Keir line. %\it Mix S.me V ^IR WILLIAM DE STRIVELING, KNIGHT (12^(0- r^ 1295). Third son of John de Striueling of Ochiltree. He witnesed a charter by William Gourlay to the Abbey of Melrose in the year 1293, and with Sir John de Striveling, his brother, he witnessed a charter by WilHam de Kinmonde to the Abbey of Cambuskenneth. Sir James Balfour, in his Blazons, says that in the year 1292 " Sir WilHam Stirling, parted per fesse, sable and or, three buckles of the last on the first." Several seals belonging to persons of the name of Stirling are appended to the Deeds of Homage, commonly called the Rag man Rolls, which were exacted by Edward I of England from the Scottish Barons In 1292 and 1296, and are preserved in the Chapter House, Westminster. Willelmus de Strevelin has a shield of arms, on a chief, three buckles, supported by two lions. Jehan de Striveline, chevalier, bears the same coat as already shown. Johannes de Stirvelyn bears six mullets. He was Sir John Striveline of Moray, chief of the family of Strlvehngs which settled in Moray. Alexander de Striveling acquired lands there before 1234, by marriage with a daughter of Freskin de Kerdale, a near relative of the great family of Moravia, and Sir John was probably the son of that marriage. The mullets borne by him were the arms of the Moray family, and either through the inter marriage of his father, or from his being a vassal of that family, he had assumed the mullets as arms of alliance or dependence. The origin of the buckles, which have for so long a period been the cliief Stirling arms, has not been ascertained. Buckles, clasps, and rings in heraldry " represent power and authority in the bearers, as also an acknowledgment of a dependence of sov- 36 THE STERLING GENEALOGY ereign powers : for such things were old ordinary gifts of supe riors, as badges of fidehty and firmness." (Nisbet, I. 1401.) Bunkle, of that family, whose origin was In Berwickshire, car ried on a bend, three buckles. Through intermarriage, the Darn- ley or Lennox Stewarts quartered three buckles with their own arms. It is possible that one of the early Stirlings who settled in the border counties may have intermarried with the Bunkles and thus acquired the buckles in the same manner as the Stewarts. The buckles are the well-known badge of the Leslie family, and though the Stirlings acquired Keir from them, it is certain that they did not then assume the buckles, for it can be shown that they carried them for two centuries at least before their acquisition of Keir. It is worthy of notice that the ancient family of Calder car ried buckles, and the present Earl of Cawdor, as representing them, quarters the buckles with his own Campbell coat. It is pos sible that Cadder in Lanarkshire may have belonged to a family of that name before it was granted by William the Lion to the Bishop of Glasgow, and that Alexander Striveling, on his ac quiring the estates or through intermarriage with the family, may have adopted the buckles. Sir William Striveling Is presumed to have been the father of VI JOHN DE STRIUELYNE OF RATHORAN IN LORN^ (1295-1339). John de Strivelyne is presumed to have ' A conspicuous Stirhng of this period was Snt John de Sthi^'elyn of Nokth- dmbebland. This eminent personage has received a good 'deal of notice in different books, — in the Stirlings of Keir, in Riddell's Comments on Keir, — in Dugdale's Baronage, and in Nisbet's Heraldry. There are also accounts of him and his alli ances and his Durham and Northumberland possessions, in Sourtee's Durham and in Hodgson's Northumberland. It is unnecessary to refer in detail to all these different accounts, except to remark that in none of them is his true origin (as yet unknown) given and that all these authors except Surtees, have treated him as one instead of two different persons. While, seeing that his career extended over a period of at least forty-three or forty-four years, from 1335 to 1378, at the earlier of which dates he must have been a man in the full vigor of life, the term is too prolonged. Nor is it at all likely that the Su: John Strivelyn summoned to Parliament in 16 Edward HI (1343) is the same Sir John who, after a lapse of twenty-one years, was again summoned as a baron from 37 to 44 Edward III. Mr. Bain in his Stu'lings of Craigbarnet bestows considerable notice upon this matter. He ventures to think that Surtees is correct in his conclusion that the Sir Dunblane Cathedral erom the Northwest, before Restoration THE KEIR LINE 37 been taken prisoner at Halidon HiU on July 19, 1333, when his cousin of the same name was slain. John de Strivelyne married Mary, the aunt of John of ArgyU, Lord of Lorn, from Dugal, John Strivelyn summoned to Parhament in 1343 and the Su- John from 1364 to 1371, were father and son. Mr. Bain was fortunate enough to throw a httle more light on the interesting subject of the armorial bearings of the son at least. Mr. Riddell, from seeing the chief and buckles of the Stirhngs of Carse emblazoned on a copy of Dugdale's Baronage in Caius College, Cambridge, concluded that the Northumbrian knight was of that family. Nisbet (or rather George Crawfurd, his continuator) confused the English knight with the contemporary head of the Stu-hngs of Carse. Riddell also regretted that his arms, said to be exhibited on Belsay Castle, the seat of the Middleton family, whose ancestor married his heiress, were not given by Hodgson. This author does give them, however, at the first reference above, but this was a chance discovery of Mr. Bain ; for the division of the History of Northumberland into parts makes search in it diffi cult. But some years ago Mr. Bain discovered independently among the Exchequer Miscellanea in His Majesties Pubhc Record Ofiice, a bond granted to Edward III by Wilham Heroun and John de Strivelyn, Knights, for five hundred marks, dated at Wirkworth in Northumberland, on the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary (Aug. 15), 40 Edward III (1367), which clears up this point. The seals of both are stiU entire. That of Sir John bears three covered cups on a field semee of cross crosslets. The crest, on a helmet affrontee betokening his knightly rank, is a covered cup between two horns; the legend is "S' Joh' is de Strevelyn." This is quite different from any Scottish shield of the name and affords a tolerable conclusive proof that however eminent the father and son may have been in the Scottish wars, they were indigenous Northumbrians, unconnected by blood with the Scottish Strivelyns. Other Scottish nobles who sided with England did not on that account adopt new armorial bearings and it would have been a singular instance if the Strivelyns, father and son, had been of Scottish origin that they should have done so. The father may have acquired the surname otherwise, as it appears to have not been uncommon on the Borders at an early period. (There is also among the petitions to Edward I one by Walter, dean of Elgin, on behalf of his cousin John de Strivelyn, who was born in Berwick and a minor in 1296 and whose father died about 1292, praying a grant of his heritage, in which his father and grandfather died seised. — Stevenson's Illustra tions, Vol. II, p. 450.) It is scarcely fair that Sir John, senior, should be called a traitor on account of his surname, while the Unfra^villes, BalKols, Cumyns, and others became Enghshmen and Scotchmen by turns without any such stigma on their names. The present knightly owners of Belsay Castle may therefore, it is thought, entertain a just pride in the fame of these two distinguished ancestors, it being unsuUied by the groundless charge of having taken part against then- supposed countrymen. Even had they been Scots, it would have been absurd to single out those who only changed sides once and ever after held with the King of England; but as they were in all probabihty Enghsh Borderers, the accusation vanishes into air. Burke's Extinct Peerages makes this reference to Baeon Stbtvelest. Sir John de Stryvehn was in the garrison of Edinburgh Castle and in the 10th of the same monarch (King Edward HI of England, 1327-'77), he was constituted one of the commissioners with the bishop of Durham, Ralph, Ix)rd Nevill and others, to treat of peace ¦with the Scots. He was summoned to Parhament as a baron from Feb. 25, 1342, to Jan. 8, 1371, and he was in the famous expedition made into France in 1347. Lord Stryveline died without issue Aug. 15, 1378, whereupon the barony became extinct. On this failure of issue of Sir John Stryvelyn, Baron Stryvelin, certain lands that he died ijossessed of descended to Sir John Middleton and Christian de Stryvehn, his 38 THE STERLING GENEALOGY the son of Somerled of Argyle and the Isles. John of Lorn granted to Mary, his aunt, the wife of John de Strevelyn, the lands of Rathoran and others In Lorn, to be held of the grantor wife, but the relationship of Christian to Sir John is not known. Certain it is she was not his daughter and consequently she could not succeed to the barony. Playfair in his British Family Antiquity says: "John de Strivelin, an officer of the King of England, who having under him Michael and David de Weemyss, Michael de Arnst and Richard de Melville, with many other Scots of the Enghsh party, blockaded the Castle of Loehleven, in the time of Lent, which was held by Sir Alan Wypout for David II (of Scotland). He passionately vowed never to desist from his enterprise until he had overthrown the castle and put the garrison to the sword; yet he raised the siege and retired with the imputation of pcjury, says Fordun, as if the offence had consisted, not in swearing rashly, but in failing to accomplish what was imprac- tible." (P. 452, Part I, Vol. VII.) Androw of Wyntoun in his "Cronykil" thus relates at length the story of the siege of Loehleven Castle, built by Congal, sou of Dongart, King of the Picts, upon an island in the Lock, this being the earhest historical account of the fortress. A thowsand and three hundyr yhere Fyve and theretty to tha clere Fra lychtare wes the swete Vyrgyne, A knycht Schyre J hon cald off Stryvelyne, That in fewte was that day At the Kyng of Inglandis fay, Wyth a welle gret multytud Off manlyk men bathe stowt and gude Sum that ware cleue Inghs men. Sum Scottis Inglis sworne then ; Mychale off Arnot wes ane off tha, Mychale and Dawy off Wemys alsua, Rycharde alswa the Malewyll, And mony othir in to that qwhyle. That to the Kyng of Ingland Off fewte sworne (had) made the band. For till assege togyddyr ewyn Thai past to the CasteU off Lochlevryn. Fra the Myde-lentryn that yhere thare In that assege thai bydd and ware. And as thai spyid all abowt That castell, thai cowth nane ¦wyth-o^wt A place to ly in (fynd) so plesand Na to thare purpos swa gaynand. As was the kyrkyharde off Kynros: For — thi thare — in on set purpos Thai lugyd thame, there for to be Byddand (thar) oportwnunyte Offtyme, as thare hart was set That ilke castell for to get. Tlaare — • in thai made a fortalyce Till hald and trete thare jupardyce. Set thai war cald Crystyne men. All Crystyne dedis thai dyde noucht then In till that halowyd place to ly Thare Kyngis castell till aspy, To thare fays capytale To wyn off were than that castale. THE KEIR LINE .S9 for payment of a pair of spurs. This charter is dated at Perth on the Nativity of St. Mary, 1338, and it was perhaps granted to the lady on the occasion of her marriage. Captane off that castell than Wes Alane Wypwnd, a gud man, And Jakkis Lamby ; cytezane he Was off Saynctandrewys the cyte: Thir twa kepjrd the casteUe, And stiivffyde it, and defendyde welle. Fra off Mydlentryne the Sownday The ost, that in (the) kyrkyharde lay, Enbuschementis and sere assa^wtis made The tyme that thai thare abade. And fra Saynct Jhongstown in that qwhille, That wes fra thame bot ten myle, Offt renewyd thai war wyth men For till assayle that castell then. Before the castelle thus thai lay TiU Saynt Margret the Qwenys day. That day Schyr Jhon the Stryvelyne Past vvyth hys court till Dwnfermlyne, And all the gentlys, that wyth hym ware. And in the tyme, that thai war thare. And stwff, that wes off the castelle Full wyttyng gat, and herd rycht welle, That wyth Schyre Jhon off Stryvelyne Thare fays past to Dwnfermlyne: Thai yschyd owt, and s-wne tuk land. The Inglis men, that war byddand Behynd to kepe the fortalys, Fra thai saw, on gwhat kyn ¦ivys The castelanys the land had tane. Thai mellayd wyth thaim in bargane, Quhare men war slayne on ilke syde, And mony wowndyt that ilke tyde. Quhen thai thus had fowchtyn fast, "The castelanys wan at the last The fortalys, and tuk the men, And all that thai fand ¦wyth thaim then. Wyttale gud, and all ryches. That to thare lykyn plesand wes. Thai gert in to thare battis lay. And chassyd thare innymyis away. Behynd thaim thai lefft no thyng. That thare battis away mycht bryng: Alblasttys, and bo-wys off ¦vyse. And all thyng, that mycht mak serwyse. Or helpe thame in to pres off were, All thai gert thaire battis bere To the castelle. Qwhen that wes dwyne. Word come till Dwnfermlyne swne Till Schyre Jhon off Stryvelyne, Than (fra) Kynros (till) Dwnfermlyne: Than wes he nerrare wod thane wrathe, And swore mony ane awjuU athe, That he suld nevyre rest, na blyne, Quhill he suld that castell wyn; Na fra that sege he suld noucht ga, 40 THE STERLING GENEALOGY In the foUowing year, 1339, John de Strivelyne and Alan Boyd, styled by Fordum " valentes armigeri," commanded the archers under the Steward of Scotland, at the siege of Perth, when they both were killed. The death of John de Striuelyne at Perth is also recorded ^y Wyntoun in his " Cronykil " : "Inhil thai ware lyand at that To^ven Thai had oft tymys bykkoryng, Inhave there wes far and nere schotyng Thaire deyd twa Scottis Squyeris As thai were governand thaire archerys Alane Boyd and Jhone of Stryvelyne." He was father of VII WILLIAM OF STRB^LYN OF RATHORAN ( 1339- 1393). WilHam may have been bom in 1339, being the year following the marriage of his parents. He possessed the lands of Rathoran by the same tenure they had been granted to Mary, the wife of John de Strivelyne and her heirs. It appears from Quhill all the men he suld gare sla. That than wyth — in that castell ware. Swa made he hym for to byd thare In till assege all a qwhyUe, And offt wes set in hard peryle. The castelanys than offt and fast Had at hym swa, qwhyll at the last He saw welle, all, that he wrowcht, Lytill helpyt hym, or rycht nowcht, Wyth thaim he made a small trette. Swa s^wne owt off the land gat he Wyth a fere grettare schame, Than he browcht ¦wyth hym fra hame. In these days of chivahy it was the custom during a truce between contending forces for km'ghts from each to challenge one of the enemy to a friendly passage at arms. Wyntoun relates an encounter between Sir John Stirling and Wilham Douglas. At Blakb^wme wyth the Lord Berklay He wes set to full hard assay: Bot for thai fawcht in to the nycht. And faylyd fast (of ther) sycht. On bathe the halwys fled thare men. Bot Dowglas nere the war had then : Thare held noucht ¦wyth hym owre thre; Tharefore his folk (wende), slayne wes he. And at the Craggis by Cragyne He fawcht wyth Jhon off Stryvelyne, That was of Edynburch capitane. And tuk hym thare wyth mekill payne, For thai defendyt thame stowtly: Bot thai war wencust noucht for — thi. Dunblane Cathedral from the Southwest, after Restoration the keir line 41 the retour of his son in 1423 that WUliam had been dead about thirty years, that is, since 1393, fifty years after the grant to Mary Stirhng. William was succeeded by his son. VIII LUKAS OF STRIVELYNG OF RATHORAN, RATHERNE, BOGUHUMBRY AND THE FIRST OF KEIR (1370-1449). He acquired the lands of Ratherne or Quoigs, which lie in the parish of Dunblane, Perthshire, about the end of the fourteenth or the beginning of the fifteenth century. On Oct. 8, 1414, he obtained a charter from Euphemia, Countess Palatine of Stratherne, of the lands of Wester Ratherne, In the earldom of Stratherne, under a Hmltation to him and the heirs- male of his body, whom faiHng, to WilHam of Strivelyne, Lord of Cadar, and the heirs-male of his body, whom failing, to the nearest heirs-male of the surname of Strevelyne, whom failing, to the said Lucas' nearest heirs whomsoever, whom falling, to return to the Countess and her heirs. This charter proceeds upon the resignation made by Lukas, in consequence of a taillie be tween him and the said William of Strevelyne of Cadar, who appears to have been his nearest heir-male, failing his own chil dren. This family arrangement by the two cousins, at so early a period, corroborates the supposed relationship between them. On Jan. 11, 1423, Lucas of Strevelyn was served nearest heir of the deceased William of Strevelyn, his father. In the said lands of Rothoran and others. The retour bears that William of Strevelyn had been dead about thirty years. The christian name of Luke is of great antiquity in the earl dom of Stratherne. Luke, son of Theobold, son of William, the son of Clement, was Lord of Pethlandy, in the middle of the thirteenth century. He and his predecessors were benefactors of the Abbey of Inchaffray. Luke de Striveling of Ratherne and Duncan de Striveling were two of the Inquest on the service of Sir John Haldane, knight, as son and heir of Sir Bernard Haldame, knight Oct. 2, 1425. This Duncan may be the same person as the Duncan Striveling who is stated to have been the first of the Craigbarnet Stirlings.^ • One Gilbert de Strivelyn was ancestor of the Craigbernard and Glorat Stirhng, according to their record. 42 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Besides possessing Rathoran and Ratherne, Lukas of Strevelyn acquired Bouchquhumgre, in the barony of Leslie and shire of Fife, and was designated of these lands in 1448, when mutual excambions of lands were made between him and George, Lord the Leysly, of Lewyn, whereby the former acquired Keir and the latter Bynzharty and the hills of Balllngalle, in the lordship of Leslie. These excambions were made by procuratories of resig nation granted by the respective proprietors. The procuratory of Lukas of Sterhng is dated May 6, 1448. It empowers WUHam of Sterhng, his son and heir apparent, to resign Bynzharty and the hiUs of Balllngalle, holding of the baron of that family at Leysly, the Lord's chief place of the same barony. This procuratory is still preserved in the Rothes charter chest. It has the seal of Lukas appended — on a bend, three buckles. The buckles thus continued to be carried by Lukas Strivehng in the fifteenth century, as they had been by his ancestor, William de Striveling, in the thirteenth, with this change, that they were borne by both the Cadder and Keir families on a bend instead of a chief. This variation is noticed by Nisbet, who does not attach any Importance to the different situation of the buckles. On the day following. May 7, 1448, a procuratory was granted by George of Leysly, Lord of that family, for resigning in the King's hands the half of the lands of Keyr, in favor of Lucas of Striveling of Boquhumgre. Lukas had previously acquired a wadest of Keir from Norman of Lesley of Rothes, and was infeft in them on Jan. 22, 1433. In this instrument Lukas is desig nated of Retherne and he had probably acquired Bouquhumgre between that date and 1448, when he is designated of the latter estate. The place of Keir, which was thus originally acquired by Lukas of Striueling and other Keirs In the same district of the country, is thus described by the Rev. Dr. Robertson : " Kler is one of a chain of rude forts, which are all called kiers, that run along the north face of the Strath or valley of Monteath. These forts are at present in ruins and are discernible to strangers only by knolls of green surface, covering a great heap of loose stones, but weU known to the inhabitants of the country, who carry away THE KEIR LINE 43 the stones for building enclosures and houses. One of these forts was situated at the place of Keir. There are also Kiers at Achin- salt, at Borland, at Bahnackader, at Tar and in many other places of that direction, all similar to one another in respect of situation, construction, prospect and materials ; which is a strong presumption at least, if not clear proof, that their use was the same." (Statistical account of Lecropt Parish, 1796.) In the neighboring parish of Kippen many places have the name of Keir, " which bear the marks of some ancient military work, namely : Kelr-hlU of Glentirran, Kelr-hiU of Dasher, Keir-brae of Drum, Keir-know of Arnmore and Keir-brae of Garden. On the summit of each of these there is a plain of an oval figure, sur rounded with a rampart, which in most of them still remains entire. The Peel of Garden, on which there is a work of the same kind, is less elevated in point of situation. It rises but a Httle above the carse. The enclosure, however, is considerably larger than that of the Keirs and the rampart and ditch. In respect of form and appearance, having suffered less from the injuries of time." (Statistical account of the Parish of Kippen, 1796.) There is a parish called Keir, in Dumfriesshire, which the learned author of " Caledonia " says derives from the British " Caer," signifying a fort. " This appellation has assumed the form of Keir in many names of places in North Britain. A range of British or Caledonian forts along the northern side of the Forth are still called Keirs by the Scota-Saxon people, but Caer by the Gaelic inhabitants." This etymology Is confirmed by the later Statistical Account of the parish of Keir, which states that close by a farm home, now called Nether Keir, a tower once stood. Auld Keir, which is now a farm on the low grounds, about a mile to the southwest of Keir House, was perhaps the site of the original castle of Keir. Sir Walter Scott celebrates the Keir in " The Lady of the Lake " : "Blairdrummond sees the hoofs strike fire. They sweep like breeze through Ochertyre, They mark just glance and disappear. The lofty brow of ancient Keir." 44 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Lukas of Strevelyn, the first acquirer of Keir, died between Dec. 10, 1449, and AprU 13, 1452. Lukas was father of IX William Strevelyn, his heir, and Margaret Strevelyn, who married Sir Colin Campbell, second son of Sir Duncan Campbell of Lochaw, which Sir CoHn " wes the first laird of Glenurquhay discenditt off the house of Lochow off the name of Campbell." It appears from the same authority that Margaret Stirling was the fourth wife of Sir Colin and that on her " he begatt tua sones, the eldar callit Jhone Campbell (quha thaireftir succedit Laird of Lawerls) the other namit George Campbell, quha delt young and ane dochtir callit Helene Campbell, quha wes first mareit on Makeane of Arduamurroch and theraf ter on Makgregoure." An instrument records that on Feb. 9, 1468, Margaret de Strivehng, Lady of Glenurguha " in curia de Glendochyrt, tenta apud Kandrocht kilin, per bahorun ejusdem a Johanne McMal- calum McGregor, petit firmas suas de terris de Core- heynam. Qui Johannes respondebat plane in facie pre- fate curie, coram omnibus Ibidem existentibus, deuegaint et dixit quod non accepit assedatlonem dictarum terra- rum a dicta domina Margaretta sed a Deore de Meser et Quod non tenebatur in aliquas firmas de termines elapsls, quia solvit illas dicto. Deora quo accepit prefa- tus terras." IX SIR WILLIAM OF STRIVELINE OF RATHERNE AND KEIR, KNIGHT (1420-1471). WilHam, afterward Sir William of Striveling, Knight, the eldest son and heir of Lukas, was commonly designated of Ratherne after his father's death. Al though he inherited that part of Keir which was acquired by his father from Norman LesHe and himself acquired the other half of Keir, he was not usually designated of that estate. William of Strevelyne acquired several estates. In 1448 he obtained the lands of Lubnoch, in Stragartney, from Jonat of Kinross, Lady of Kippenross. The charter bears to be granted in consideration of his help and counsel afforded to the lady in recovering those lands which her forefathers had wadset to John of Monteith. The reddendo was a roebuck's head. In the year 1455 he bought the half of the lands of Keir, com- THE KEIR LINE 45 monly called Kere-Hawden (Haldane) from Walter Hawden of Kelore and also the middle part of the lands of GlassingaU, Schan- raw, and Garnortone, in the Earldome of Stratherne, from Archi bald of Kynbuck of that family. In the year 1468 he also acquired from the said Archibald of Kynbuck the lands of LytU and Mekle Kynbuck, in the regality of Stratherne. On Aug. 16, 1466, Sir Wilham Strevehne of Keir was infeft in five-eighths parts of the lands of Kennoway in Fife, on a charter by Thomas Chalmers, the superior. WiUiam of Striveline was knighted in 1460 and died between Sept. 8, 1468, and May 23, 1471. He was thrice married: first to Margaret Cunningham, second, in 1466, to Eufame (Great Seal Register, Oct. 27, 1466), and thirdly to Agnes Bruce, who survived him, and married before 1491, David Blare of Adamtown, whom she survived. She was living on July 15, 1513. By his first marriage William had: X 1 William Striveling, his heir. By his third marriage he had: 2 John Strivehng, who entered into a contract with his nephew. Sir John StirHng of Keir, dated July 15, 1513, whereby John obliged himself to renounce all his right to the lands of Monyvilowstoun and Balqu- homry and to cause his mother, Agnes Bruss, to re nounce her right to the said lands, in consideration whereof the said Sir John is to infeft his uncle in ten merk's worth of the lands of Lumbarry, in the barony of Bambreich and Shire of Fife and to give him four merk's worth of land which he had of the King, called the West Third of Ratterne, with the HaU on the Hall mark, which John of Lummysden inhabited, with seed and corn and whole plenishing thereof for his services done and to be done to Sir John. This John Strive ling was probably the father of Robert Striveling of Wellcoyg, whose two daughters and heirs, Mariot Striveling, in 1531, resigned these lands to Sir John Striveling of Keir, for certain good deeds done by him to them. 3 William Striveling, 2nd. The existence of William is proved by the following evidence: William Striuilin, 46 THE STERLING GENEALOGY brother of the Laird of Kere, was ordained by the Lords of Council on Feb. 3, 1488, to restore to James Simson a number of cattle, horses, and goods taken by WiUiam and his accomplices from the place of Lekra. On Feb. 27, 1489, the said Lords ordained certain persons named In their decree, to reHeve " Wil liam of Striuelin, brother to the Lard of Kere " at the hands of James Simson, from payment of portions of the above goods; and the Lord's Auditors ordained on Oct. 13, 1479, that William of Striueling of Kere, and WilHam, his brother, should relieve John, Bishop of Dunblane of £26 8s. William Stirling having been called by the same christian name as his eldest brother, the Laird, it may be doubted if the former was legiti mate, as it was not usual for two brothers-german to have the same christian name.-^ 4 Lewis Striveling, who was concerned in an adventure with Squire Meldrum regarding the widowed Lady Glenagles, which wUl be afterwards noticed. Beside these sons, Sir William Striveling of Keir appears to have had a daughter: 6 Catharine Striveling. In Martin's Genealogical Account of the Betons of Balfour, it is stated that John Beton, the fourth Laird of Balfour, married " Catharine Stir ling, daughter to the Laird of Keir, and got in tocher with her, the eighth part of the lands of Kennoway, which was the beginning of their interests there." There is no evidence of this marriage in the Keir charter-chest, but the papers may have perished in the burning of Keir in 1488. The ownership of Ken noway by the Stirhngs and their connections with the Betons are estabHshed by documents stiU in the Balfour charter-chest. These are an instrument of sasine of five-eighths parts of the lands of Kennoway, proceed ing on a charter by Thomas Chalmer, the superior, in favor of Sir WiUiam Streveling of Keir, Knight, dated Aug. 16, 1466, and assedation in feu-farm by this WilHam Streveling in favor of John Bethune of ' The articles which were taken by Wilham StriuiUng, 2nd, were very miscellaneous, as the following will show: ten oxen, thirteen kye, four young iiolt, two pan' of sheets, twa gownis, a pau: of donne coddis, a. blew palm of worset, two sarkis, a brest curche, three seklds, a womans haik, a pan: of scheris, two hewin axis, a womyll, a borale, a doseme of horse schone, twa plew irnis and all irne graith blanging to twa plewis, a tangis, a pare of wamanis knyffis. Choir and Nave, Dunblane Cathedral, after Restoration THE KEIR LINE 47 Balfour "his louit cousing" of the said lands of Kennoway, dated July 15, 1473. X SIR WILLIAM OF STRIVELING, OF KERE, KNIGHT (1471-1503). WiUiam of Striveling was infeft as heir of his father m the lands of Keir, GlassingaU, Lubnocht and others, on a Crown percept, dated May 23, 1471. In 1472 he founded the chaplainry at the altar of the Virgin, on the north side of the Cathedral Church of Dunblane, for the salvation of King James III, John Hepburn, Bishop of Dunblane, Lucas Strivehng, Sir WilHam Striveling, and Margaret, his wife (his own father and mother), and for the salvation of himself, his wife and children, endowing the chaplain with a toft and croft of the land of Keir, lying under the town thereof, the lands of Schanrach and Wodland, parts of GlassingaU and an annual rent of forty shillings from the lands of Kippanerayt and the MiU of Strowe, to be held by the chaplain for performing the divine service at the said altar, and declaring that the latter should forfeit his ofiice if he absented himself from his duty for two months and that the right of patronage should belong to the said William of Strivehng and his heirs, if they presented a chaplain witliin two months after a vacancy. This endowment was much more ample than those usually made in favor of chaplains. (George and Malcolm Strivehng are wit nesses to this sasine.) On March 1, 1472, WilHam Stirling of Keir granted a charter of his lands of Balquhomry to Mariot I lemlng, his spouse, daughter of Robert, Lord I lemlng, in Hfe rent and their children to be pro created, in fee. In 1473 he resigned. In the hands of James III, the lands of the Kere, Lupnoich, Glassingawis, Dachlewane and the Ratherne- Strivehn, in the earldom of Stratherne and the lands of Strowy in Perthshire ; and obtained a letter under the Privy Seal of the King, declaring them united to the barony of Keir. He granted a tack of the lands of TulHkettiU to his neighbor, Humphrey Murray of Abercairney, which he was called on to warrant in 1485. The Lord of Keir espoused the cause of the nobles, headed by Prince James, against King James III. Shortly before the battle of Sauchieburn, or as it was also called, The Field of StirHng, and 48 THE STERLING GENEALOGY after a skirmish with the Royal forces, in which the Prince's party was unsuccessful, the Prince took refuge in the Tower of Keir, but was driven out and the place burned to the ground by his pursuers. On Jan. 7, 1488, soon after the accession of James IV, William Striveline resigned In the King's hands the lands of Kere, the tower and Place of Kere, the lands of Kippendavy, GlassingaU, Strowe, Lupnoch, Rathberne-Striviling, Dachlewane and an annual rent of 40s. out of Kippenrate and on the same day a charter passed the Great Seal, by which the King, after narrating that the Tower and Place of Kere had been burned by order of James III when last at Strivehng, by the instigation of his evil councilors, by which all the old writs and evidents relating to the said lands had been de stroyed, erected all the said land and others into a Barony to be called the Barony of Keire, and to be held blanch for payment of a pair of gilt spurs at the Tower of Kere, on the feast of St. John the Baptist. When James IV accepted the resignation of the barony of Kere for a new erection, he had knighted the Laird, for in the instrument he is styled WiUiam Striveling and in the charter. Sir WilHam. James IV also granted, on Oct. 28, 1488, £100 to " Schir Wilzeam of StirHng to the bigging of his place." (In the same Treasurer's Account there is entered a payment of £4 12«. to " Jok of StriueHng to mak greyth to the Kingis Cross Bowls." Sir WiUiam Stirling obtained a decree by the Lord's Auditors against Sir Adam Murray, " Knycht," to pay the sum of £1000 for damages and skaith sustained by Sir WilHam in the destruction and " spuUzeing " of his place of the Kere, July 3, 1489.) This grant of money, the erection of the barony of Keir, and the Knighthood formed the recompense which Sir WiUiam Strivehng received for his support of the cause of James IV and for his losses at the hands of James III. Sir WilHam Striveling was engaged in the battle of Sauchie burn, June 18, 1488, and having been one of the three who were said to pursue the King from the field of battle, he has been ac cused of having been directly impHcated in the murder of the King. The accusation against Sir WilHam StirHng is stated by Scott Tower of Cambuskenneth Abbey and Tomb of King James III, Two Miles East of Stirling THE KEIR LINE 49 in his " Tales of a Grandfather." He says : " Who his murderer was has never been discovered or whether he was really a priest or not. There were three persons, Lord Gray, StirHng of Keir and one Borthwick, a priest, observed to pursue the King closely and it was supposed that one or other of them did the bloody deed." This statement is obviously taken from Buchanan, who says: " There were three who pursued the King very closely in his fiight, namely — Patrick Gray, the head of his family, Sterline of Keir, and a priest named Borthwick ; but it Is not weU known which of them gave him his mortal wound." While Buchanan, foUowed by Scott, names three persons who pursued the King and from that circumstance suspects one or the other of them as having done the deed, this Is at variance with the earlier and more authentic history of PItscottie, who accuses Lord Gray's servant alone (Hist, of Scot land, Robert Lindsay of PItscottie, 3d ed., p. 143). Pitscottie's Chronicle was written about the year 1565. He was assisted in his work by the brother and successor of David, Lord Lindsay of the Byres, who stood so steadfastly by James III and presented him with the horse which carried him from the field of battle. If there had been any suspicion or tradition that the Laird of Keir stabbed the King, PItscottie and Lord Lindsay would not have failed to notice it In their chronicle, instead of attributing the act to the servant of Lord Gray. On this evidence. Sir William Striveling might be cleared of the vague suspicion first thro'svn out by Buchanan about a century after the battle. But this is not the only evidence tending to ex culpate the Laird of Keir of any part in the assassination of James III. There Is an act of Parhament almost contemporary with the event, which provides " be the command and advertisement of our sovereign lord the king " that " for the eschewing and ceasing of the heavy murmurs and noise of the people of the deld (death) and slaughter of our sovereign lord's fader . . . that the person or persons that put violent hands on his person and slew him, are nocht punished, a reward should be given to any who should make known those that were the over throwers of the late king, with their hands, James IV being maist desirous that the perpetrators be known and punished after their demerits, calling the murder an 50 THE STERLING GENEALOGY odious and cruel deed, and a reward of 100 merks worth of land Is offered for the discovery." If at the date of this act, and previous to it, rumor had pointed to the Laird of Keir as the guilty person, the King would have been obliged to take cognizance of him, to satisfy the heavy murmurs and noise of the people, but instead of this, James IV conferred upon him repeated favors and treated him in a manner which he could not have done had he been suspected of his father's murder, regarding which the King himself is said to have entertained keen remorse. Abercromby in his " Martial Achievements " thus refers to the death of James III : " All that we certainly know of the matter Is, that he was inhumanly murdered in a mill to which he had re tired, some say by the Lord Gray, Robert Stirling of Keir, and Sir Andrew Bosthwick, an unworthy priest. Fame, says Haw- thornden, reportelth that the priest after shriving, which I take to be hearing his confession, stabbed him with a dagger. But I much doubt whether one that was so wicked as to take away his life, would, especially In that haste and hurry, be capable of so much good as to endeavor the salvation of his soul ! They of the sir-name of Stirling, which is certainly one of the most loyal in the Kingdom, are very much dissatisfied that any of them should be thought guilty of such an infamous action as the murder of a King. They say that it was not Robert, but one Sir William Stir ling, who was Laird of Keir at the time. Nor are they of the sir- name of Gray, less offended upon the same account. And Ferrerius tells us expressly that It was never known who those savage and furious rebels were that gave the blow to the King." (Aber cromby, Vol. II, p. 477.) Ferrerius' History of Scotland was written about the same time as Pitscottie's. The evidence of these two early authors, coupled with the contemporary proceedings of James IV and Sir WUliam Striveling, seems to exculpate the latter from any direct partici pation In the murder of James III. On Feb. 28, 1491, the " Forspekkare " for Agnes Brois, widow of David Blare of Adamtoun, asked In presence of the Lords of CouncU a " Not " that the procurator for the Laird of Keir House where King James III was Assassinated, Whins of Milton THE KEIR LINE 51 answered to the allegation of George, Lord Seton, that he had paid to the said Laird of Kere 312 merks for redemption of the lands of Monyvylouston and Kinwad. " That the said soume was nocht payit in suflicient money, bot in blak money, nocht haff and cours for the tyme, gif ony moneys wes payit." On July 14, 1492, the Lords of Council ordained that " Sir WilHam Striueling of the Kere, Knycht, as heir to umquhile Sir William Striuiling, his father," should warrant ten pounds worth of the lands of Mony- vyloustoun or other lands of equal value to " Agnes Brois and her Bairns." Agnes, the Bruce, Lady of Perston, was again before the Lords of Council on Nov. 23, 1503, in an action against the same Sir William Striueling of the Keir, Knight, anent the avale and quantity of the lands of Monivyloustoun, which Agnes had re ceived from Sir William. In this action, John Striueling was pro curator for Agnes. Sir William married first in 1472, Mariot daughter of Rob ert, Lord Fleming, who died without issue. He married second before 1495, Margaret, daughter of James Crichtoun of Ruth- vendenny (afterward the second wife of Sir John, first Lord Sem- pill), by whom she had no issue. He died after Nov. 23, 1503. By his second marriage he had : XI 1 Sir John Striveling, his heir. 2 William " Wilzeane of Striueling, brother of Sir John Striueling of the Keir, Knight," is a witness to a contract between Sir John and John Kinross of Kippenross, dated Apr. 10, 1516. 3 Katherine Stirling, the second wife of Archibald, Earl of Angus, called " Bell the Cat," of which marriage was Sir Archibald Douglas, appointed Lord Treasurer in 1526, whom James V at one time loved to call his " Grey Steil " (a hero of popular romance), the pro genitor of the Douglases of Kilspindle. He was at tained and forfeited by Parliament on Sept. 5, 1528, and retired into France ; but weary of exile, he re turned to Scotland. He went to StirHng and threw himself on his knees before the King, when returning from hunting, and implored permission to lead an obscure life in his native land. The King passed the suppliant without an answer and rode briskly up the steep hill toward the castle. Kilspindle kept pace 52 THE STERLING GENEALOGY with the horse, in vain endeavoring to catch a glance from the implacable monarch. He sat down at the gate, wearied and exhausted, and asked for a draught of water, which was refused by the royal attendants. Returning to France, he died of a broken heart. His forfeiture was rescinded Mar. 15, 1542, when Archibald Douglas of Kilspindle, his son and heir, was restored to his estates. Katherine StirHng had by Alexander, third Lord Home, Great Chamberlain, a natural son, John Home. On June 11, 1513, Lord Home granted a precept for infefting her in life rent and John Home, their son and his heirs, in fee. In the hands of Innerallon, In the shrine of Stirling. This grant was made on account of the great love and favor which Lord Home bore to the said Katherine Stirling and their son. On Aug. 24, 1541, Alexander, Master of Home, with con sent of George, Lord Home, his father and his cura tors, granted a charter to the said John Home, and his heirs, whom failing, to Andrew Home, brothers- german to the Master and the heirs whomsoever of the latter, of the half of the lands of Innerallon and on this charter John Home was infeft. In 1557 the lands fell to the Crown on the death of John Home, and Queen Mary granted a presentation in favor of James Striueling of Keir and Janet Chis- holme, his wife, in joint fee and the heirs of James, of the half of the lands of Innerallon, fallen In her Majesty's lands by the death of John Home, therein designed of Hutounhall, a bastard, without lawful heirs of his body or without making a disposition thereof in his lifetime. This presentation was made for the purpose of having the presentees entered to the lands by the Superior, Alexander, Lord Home, who refused to obey the same. He refused also to obey a third pre cept under the Quarter Seal and a fourth precept was issued in 1570, directed to the sheriff of Stirling for enforcing infeftment. In respect Lord Home had re fused to do so. The sheriff accordingly infeft James Striveling and Janet Chisholme. By a charter dated May 31, 1574, James VI, with consent of the Regent, Morton, in respect of the ser- THE KEIR LINE 53 vices done by Alexander Home of HuttonhaU, son of the said deceased John Home, In the past turbulent times and in regard that the lands of Innerallon had belonged to the deceased Alexander, sometime Lord Home) and his heirs, the lands of Innerallon. Soon the King granted to the said Alexander Home of HuttonhaU (who was a natural son of the said John Home) and his heirs, the lands of Innerallon. Soon after the date of this charter, an action of reduction of it was bought by the Laird of Keir, who entered into a contract in 1576 with Andrew, Commendator of Jedburgh, and the said Alexander Home, whereby they renounced their right in the lands to the Laird of Keir. The lands still form part of the Keir estate. 4 EHzabeth Stirling; married Sir Adam Crichton of Ruth- ven. She d. before Sept. 10, 1503, without issue. She d. before Sept. 10, 1503, without issue. 5 Janet Stirling ; married Sir David Bruce of Clackmannan, and had a son, Robert Bruce of Clackmannan. XI SIR JOHN STRIVELING, OF KEIR, KNIGHT (1503—1539). John Striveling, son and apparent heir of Sir WilHam Striveling of Keir, obtained on May 18, 1495, a charter from James IV, of the barony of Keir, on the resignation of Sir William, reserving his own life rent and the reasonable tierce of Margaret Crichton, his wife. When James IV attained his majority, he revoked all deeds done in his minority. As this revocation comprehended the erection of the barony of Keir in 1488, it seems to have been considered necessary to obtain a new charter of erection from the King. For this purpose. Sir William resigned the barony In the hands of the King, who on Sept. 10, 1503, granted a charter thereof to Sir John Striveling (who had been knighted in the interval), son and apparent heir of Sir William and his children to be born, whom failing, the one half of the barony of Keir to Katherine Strivehng, Countess of Angus, his sister, and her heirs, and the other half to Sir Adam Crichton of Ruthvens, and the heirs of his marriage with the deceased Elizabeth Strivehng, sister of Sir John, of the " lands of Kere, with the tower and manor-places, corn and waulk- milus and cruires thereof " ; the lands of Lupnon with fishings ; 54 THE STERLING GENEALOGY the lands of Strowe, Danachlowane, Reterne-Strlveline, otherways called Coygs of Strathalloune, Glassingallis, Schannon, the Wes ter Coyg, Beirholme, the Little Coyg, the Waist Poffill, with the mill of Coygs and lands of Glentye and advocation and donation of chaplainries and hermitage of Lupnon, newly erected into the barony of Kere. In 1516 Sir John Striveling was sheriff of Perth, as appears from a discharge by him in that character to Gilbert Gray of Buttergask, dated March 4, 1516. In 1523, Sir John was one of the arbiters for the Earl and Master of Glencairn, in their dispute with the Earl and Master of Eglington, concerning the Bailliary of Cunynghame, which were finally adjusted by the Regent Albany and others as oversmen. Upon the death of James IV, Sir John Stirling of Keir was ap pointed, along with the Lords of Erskine and Fleming, to the Im portant office of keeping the person of the young King. He was a member of the Parliament of 1524 and was chosen one of the Lords of the Articles amongst the commissioners of burghs, which, to gether with the terms of the Minutes of Parliament, renders It not improbable that he was at that time provost of StirHng. On June 21, 1526, the Lords Temporal of Parliament directed summons of treason to be raised in due form against the Earl of EgUngton, the Lord of Sempill, Neil of Montgomery, and John Striveling of the Keir, Knight. It would appear that Sir John Striveling had joined the party of the Queen-mother, in company with the lords of her faction, for he opposed the forces of Angus, Argyle, and Lennox, at Lin lithgow, with whom was the young King in person with his " baner displayit." Sentence of forfeiture was pronounced against Sir John on Nov. 19, 1526, for the crime of lese majesty, for convo cation of the lieges to " have tane the Kingis person " usurping his " auctorite riall " and for the treasonable convocation of the lieges at Stirling, moving the people to sedition and for raising and lead ing of a host and army " enter and in batall and fecht and at the Burgh of Lynllthgw, our said soverane Lord being present in propir persone and his baner displayit and cumand agains his graice and his trew lordis and baronis being with him be command of his letterz for defencion of his maist noble persone." THE KEIR LINE On the 4th of September of the following year the Laird of Keir is said to have accompanied Lennox in his attempt to rescue the young King from the hands of the Douglases, and authorities, even contemporary with the event, erroneously assert that he fell with Lennox at the passage of the Avon, beside Linlithgow. In Angus' Parliament, held at Edinburgh in May, 1527, Keir was restored to his estates and honor and the sentence of forfeiture rescinded. This laird added largely to the family estates. Between 1517 and 1535 he acquired the lands of Bardony, Barnellane, Blars- kelth, Easter Bankeir, Flenchart, Birdlstown, Buquharrage, Kin- caid, the patronage of the church of Bothornok in the County of Dumbarton; Lanerick and Auchlnbee, Boquhapple, Torry, Drungy and the Httle ward of Gudy, Drumness, otherwise called Glenbank, WeUcoig, Kippendavie, Brackland, Blackford, alias Blacksauche, Greenyards, Calliemuck, and others in the County of Perth ; Touchadam and others In the County of Fife ; Duffons, Pittlndrelch, Caldcottis, Darkle, Levingshaus, and half of the lands of Swinstone in the Shire of Elgin. By charter, dated Oct. 2, 1509, Sir John Striveling, for the safety of the soul of James IV and of Margaret, his queen, and their predecessors and successors, and for the safety of the souls of Lucas Striveling and of Sir William Striveling and Margaret Cunynghame, grandfather and grandmother of Sir John, and the souls of Sir WilHam Strivehng and Margaret Crichtoun, Lady Sympell, his father and mother, and Katharine Striveling, Countess of Angus, his sister, and for the safety of the souls of himself and his wife and their predecessor and successors ; granted to God and the Virgin Mary and all the Saints and to the altar of the Virgin, situated in the north part of the cathedral church of Dunblane, an annual rent of £20 Scots from the lands of Shanran, Wood land, and Kippenrate and mills of Strowy and Keir, to be held for performing of mass and prayer at the said altar. The chap lains were to reside constantly in Dunblane and to forfeit their office in case of their absence for two months and the right of patronage was to be in the said Margaret Crichton during her Ufe and thereafter in Sir John Striveling and his heirs. 56 THE STERLING GENEALOGY An adventure which was undertaken by Sir John on behalf of his uncle, Lukas Stirling, in the year 1517, against WiUiam Mel drum, Laird of Binns, popularly known as " Squire Meldrum," de serves special notice, since it has all the characteristics of a strik ing romance. The circumstances attending this affair have been recorded both in prose and verse by two Lindsays — the one, the well-known chronicler of PItscottie, and the other. Sir David Lind say of the Mount, in his still popular poem of " Squire Meldrum." " Thar was," says PItscottie, " ane gentleman in Edinburgh, namit William Meldrum, Laird of Bines, who had in company with him ane fair ladie, called the ladie Gleneagles, who was ane dochter to Mr. Richard Lawsone of Humby, Provaist of Edinburgh, the quhilk ladie had borne twa bairnes to the said Laird and (he) in tended to marie hir if he might purchase the Pope's Hsense, be tween her husband before and he were sib. Notwithstanding ane gentleman called Luke or Luis StirHng, inveyed the love and marriage betwixt thir two personages, thinking to have the gentle woman in marriage to himself, becaus he knew the Laird of Bines might not have hir richtle be the Pope's lawls. Therefoir he so- listed his brother sone, the Laird of Keir, with ane certane com- panie of armed men, to set vpoun the Laird of Bines to tak his ladie from him by way of deid; and to that effect foUowed him betwixt Leith and Edinburgh and set on him beneath the Reid (Holyrood) Chappell, with fyftie armed men and he agalne de- fendit himself with fine In number and fought with him and slew the Laird of Keires' principal servand before his face, defending himself and hurt the Laird of Keir to the periuU of his Hfe and twentie sax of his men were hurt and slaine. " Bot this WilHam Meldrum of BHnes was evil martyred, for his hochis war cutted and the Knojopis of his elbowis war stricken off and was strikin throw the badie, so thair was no signe of lyff In him. Yitt be the mightie power of God, he eschaped the death and all his men that were with him and leived fyftie yeires thairefter." This affair took place in the year 1517, during the regency of the Duke of Albany and when he was absent in France. Monsieur Delabatie was left in charge of affairs in Scotland, having a guard of fourscore French Hagbutteers at Holyrood. Word was sent to Keir House, Home of Captain Archibald Stirling THE KEIR LINE 57 Delabatie that Laird Meldrum was slain and his proceedings are recorded by PItscottie. " He incontinently gart strike an alarm and blew his trumpets and rang the common bell, commanding all men to follow him, both on foot and horse, that he might revenge the Lard slaughter and rushed fiercely forward to the place whar the battle was stricken and saw him noblemen lying deadly wounded and his men about him in the same manner ; and passed fiercely after the enemies and committers of the said crime and over hyed them at Linlithgow, where they took the peel upon their heads to be their safe quard, thinking to defend themselves therein ; notwith standing, this noble Regent lap manfully about the house and sieged it continuaUy till they rendered the same to come in his will; who took them and brought them to Edinburgh and gave them a fair assize; who were all convicted and condemned of the said crime and thereafter were put in the Castle of Edinburgh in sure keeping, induring the Regents will." Graphic as the language of PItscottie is, his prose account of the skirmish between the Stirlings and Squire Meldrum Is perhaps surpassed by his kinsman of the Mount, in his celebrated poem of " Squyer Meldrum," which was composed about the year 1550 : " Gude William Meldrum he was namit Quhilk in his honour was never defamit," etc. In justification, so far as Sir John Stirling's conduct to Squire Meldrum, It Is not too much to suppose that the Lady of Glen eagles and Luke StirHng may have been engaged to be married at the time that the Squire made his fatal appearance at Gleneagles Castle and overcame the heart and virtue of the lady by his fame and superior address. " Scotland, existing under an anarchial minority, furnished such a Squire many a field, both for the con flicts of war and the dalliances of love. His concluding adventure, in both, happened on the road from Edinburgh to Leith, In August, 1517, when jealousy and hatred in the person of Stirling of Keir, marched out with fifty men, to cut off his retreat to Fife." Sir John StirHng could have had no ground for jealousy and hatred, unless on account of rivalry in love on the part of his uncle Luke, who may have been unceremoniously supplanted at Glen eagles by the Squire, who, in his turn, met with a hard retribution. 58 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Sir William Stirling contracted on Mar. 30, 1501, with Sir Patrick Hume of Polwarth, Knight, who had also espoused the cause of James IV against his father and got a grant of Argaty and other lands situated near Keir, that John Stirling, son of Sir William, should marry Sir Patrick's eldest daughter Margaret, and failing her, Sibbale, or another sister, " so long as the said Sir Patrick has a lawful daughter remaining, till once the said mar riage is completed." John Stirling and the daughters of Polwarth appear to have been under age and even in childhood, for the con tract provides that the marriage shall be completed at the lawful age of the said bairns, the male being fourteen years and the female twelve years. This contemplated marriage did not take place, as John Stirling married before July 13, 1513, Margaret, daughter of Sir Walter Forrester of the Torwood. She was alive on Apr. 25, 1532. Sir John was one of the inquest which tried John, Lord Glammis, for concealing his mother's conspiracy against the King's life by poison. Sir John Stirling of Keir was murdered by Shaw of Cam- busmore, near Stirling, in a fit of compunction " for ha'ving been the unworthy instrument of Keir in assassinating Buchanan of Leny, whose daughters, co-heiresses, he had stript of a great part of their estate." (Drumpellier Printed Claim, p. 21.) This appears to be a very partial account of the slaughter of Sir John Stirling. There was a previous feud with the CampbeUs of Auchinhowie, in which Allan Hamilton of Bardowie, Andrew Striv elyng of Benkeir and Robert Strivelyng of Cadder, were slain. (Ibid., p. 20.) Sir John was alive on May 22, 1539, but his assassi nation occurred before Nov. 5, following, for on Nov. 4, 1542, David Schau and George Dreghorn had a respite under the Privy Seal " for slauchter of umquhile Johnne Strivilling of Keir, Knycht " ; but the cause or occasion of the slaughter is not men tioned In the respite. It is stated in Squire Meldrum, that Sir John was slain at the Bridge of Stirling. "Bot efterward, as I hard say, On Striveling brig upon ane day This Knight was slain with crueltie, And that day gate na mair mercie Nor be gaif to the young squyer." THE KEIR LINE 59 On Dec. 18, 1538, a Letter of Gift was made by King James V to Sir John Striveling of the Keir, Knicht, of the goods, etc., " which perteint to unquhle, Colin CampbeU of Auchinhouie, justifyit for art and part of the cruell slauchteris of unquhlle Alane Hammyl- toune of Bardowie, Robert Striveling of Lettir and Andru Strive ling in BaUindrocht." Sir John's children were: XII 1 Sir James Striveling, his heir. 2 William Stryveling of Dallachlewn, ancestor of the Stir lings of ARDOCH (g. f.). 3 Lucas btriveling. 4 Catharine Striveling. She was probably married to George Mushet of Tolgart, whose son, James Mus- het, of Tolgart, a minor in 1566, mentions Sir J ames Stirhng of Keir, Knight, and VVilliam StirHng of Ardoch, his mother's brothers. If Catharine was not the mother of James Mushet, a sister of hers, whose christian name has not been ascertained, must have been so. 5 Margaret Striveling. She was married to Walter Gra ham, who granted on Apr. 30, 1556, an obligation anent the lands of Brokland, which had been dis poned, redeemably, by John Stirling of Keir to Walter Graham and Margaret Stryvehng, his wife, " sister of the said James." 6 John Striveling, a natural son, who witnessed a sasine in favor of James of Keir, dated Jan. 24, 1541. XII SIR JAMES STRIVELING OF KEIR AND CAD DER, KNIGHT (1539-1588). James, the eldest son of Sir John, was served heir of his father. He was infeft in the barony of Keir on Nov. 5, 1539, and in the lands of Innerallon on Aug. 30, 1544. His curators, on the Hst of November, 1541, were Abraham Crichton, Parson of Crauf urdj ohn, and Alexander Crichton, Vicar of Innerwick. Sir James StirHng acquired the lands of Larry, Pitquhautrie, and Balmyle in the sheriffdom of Perth, BaUindrock, Bankell, and others, in the sheriffdom of Stirling and Laidurquhart and others in the shire of Fife. In 1522 Sir John Stirling of Keir purchased from the Archbishop of Glasgow, for 2500 merks, the marriage 60 THE STERLING GENEALOGY of Janet StrivIHng, daughter and heiress of the deceased An drew StrivIHng of Cadder, with the ward of her lands of Cadder and the mill thereof, lying in the regality of Glasgow. In 1529 Sir John had a Crown gift of the marriage. Janet StrivIHng was infeft as heiress of her father in 1534 and soon after married James Stirling, eldest son of Sir John. This marriage was a favorable one for the Keir family, as through it they acquired the valuable estate of Cadder, which has ever since been united with Keir. But the parties seem to have been 111 assorted, for soon after the marriage questions arose in the civil court between the heiress and her father-in-law regarding the alienation of the estates, and at the end of seven years the marriage was annuUed, chiefly through the dishonor of the heiress. On July 8, 1535, Janet brought an action in the civil court against her father-in-law and her hus band, setting forth that the former, having her marriage and the disposition of her ward lands, " causit ane pretendit matrimony to be maid betwix the said James and hir and senoyne the said Johnne hes haldin and as yit haldis her in subjection and will nocht suflir her to speik with hir friendis and hes compelllt hir to mak diuers alienationuis and takkis of hir lands." The Lords of Council ordered Sir John and James to " bring and produce the said Jonet before the Lordis, that sche may shew hir mynd to theim in the premises " and that all alienations made by her in the meantime should be null. This judicial injunction continued in force till the year 1541, when the arrangements effected for the conveyance of Cadder to her husband, and their divorce, rendered it necessary that the heiress should personally appear in the court of Session to have the first decree recalled. This she did on July 29, 1541, when she declared that she did so of her " awin free motive wUl," that she had been and was at free liberty and desired the said decree to be null, that she might dispone her lands at pleasure, as other heritors did, " and that I am nocht compelllt hereto, of the quhilk I geif my bodily aith." This was preparatory to her ahenatlon of Cadder, and on the 7th of December following Janet Striveling again appeared before THE KEIR LINE 61 the Lords of Council and produced a writing, setting forth that she had named certain procurators for resigning her lands to James Striveling, her husband and his heirs; and which pro curatory she declared "now in presense of your Lordships be my grett aith that the samin was maid be me of my awin fre mo- tiue wiU and sertain science vncompellit, coactit, dlssaint or cir- cumvenit be my said spous or any otheris, bot ouHe for the vele and proffeit of my said spous and his hous and for augmenta- tioune of the leving thairof, becaus It Is the principale and chief hous of his and m3me surnamis and ane grett part of the auld heretage and leving of Keir, annalyit and put away, sua that the saime was HkHe to half dekeit ; and als for the Huf and favour I half and bere to my said spous; and thairfor now instanthe, in presens of your Lordships, of my awin fre will, vncompeUIt as said is, ratlfels, appruvis and conferims the saidis letteris of pro- curatorie in all poyntis." •*¦ ' Considerable effort has been made at different times by several members of the various branches of the Stu-hng family, descendants of the Cadder house, to establish their claim to the representation of the family: that is, to show that in their persons was represented the most direct descent through the eldest sons of each succeeding generation ; the main point of contention in each case being to establish the heirs by blood of Janet Stirling, the last of the Cadder line. Andrew Stirling of Drumpelher had his status as heir male recognized in 1818 in the Lyon court and the undifferenced coat of Cadder, with supporters, allowed to him. He was at this time served heir male of his ancestor, Robert Stirhng of Lettyr and Bankeir, said to be identical with the Robert Stirhng who at his death in 1537 was confessedly heir male of Cadder. This claim was again championed about forty years later in a work by John Riddell, a herald and genealogist, in a book entitled " Com ments in refutation of Pretensions advanced for the first time and Statements in a recent Work " [by Cosmo Innes, Esq., advocate, John Dundas, Esq., C.S. and Mr. Wm. Fraser, Ass't Keeper of the Register of Sasines], "The Stirlings of Keir and their Family Papers ; with an Exposition of the Right of the Stirlings of Drumpellier to the Representation of the ancient Stirhngs of Cadder," Edinburgh, 1860, 4to, pp. 281. [300 copies for private distribution. British Museum Library, No. 99,179.] The Stirhngs of Keir base their claim to the representation upon a belief, which is well sustained, that John de Strivehn of Rathoran, hving in 1338, grandfather of Luke de Striveling who acquired half of Kerr in 14'18, was a son and heir of Sir Wilham, a younger brother of Sir Alexander de Strivehng of Cadder, and that no known descend ants in the male hne exist of any of the eight lords of Cadder from Sir Alexander, who swore fealty to Edward I of England in 1292, to Andrew, the last of Cadder, the father of Janet, who died in 1522. Again, Sir Charles Elphinstone Fleming Stirhng, 8th Baronet of Glorat, in " The Stirlings of Craigbarnet and Glorat" (by Joseph Bain, F.S.A., Scot., Edinburgh, 4to, 1883), claims for himself the representation of the Stirhngs of Cadder, a claim which will be enlarged upon more fuUy when considering that hne. It is a matter that cannot be of great interest to the representatives of the family in America and is therefore passed over with this slight mention. 62 THE STERLING GENEALOGY The divorce of Janet and James Striveling was pronounced by the OflUcial of Lothian on the last of January, 1541. The grounds of divorce set forth were that the parties were related In the fourth and fourth degrees of consanguinity, that is, that they were the great-great-grandchildren of a common ancestor. This relationship could not have been traced through males, as no such degree of consanguinity existed between the parties. But as the mother of Janet was Marj ory Cunninghame and the great- grandmother of James was Margaret Cunninghame, it is probable that these two ladies were descended from a Cunninghame ancestor common to them both. Hence James and Janet would stand in the relationship to each other by affinity and not of consanguinity, which is stated as the grounds of divorce, although Janet was a degree further removed from the supposed common ancestor than James. But the relationship between the parties, whether it was of consanguinity or affinity and whether real or pretended, was only a pretext for dissolving the marriage from which both parties perhaps wished to be free. Janet StirHng had been unfaithful to her husband. Her paramour was Thomas Bischop, who is said to have been originally a tailor and a servitor of Keir. If a separa tion had been craved by her husband on account of her crime, the marriage would still have subsisted as a bar to a subsequent mar riage. To annul the marriage effectually, recourse was had to the common plea of consanguinity, and thus the marriage being declared null, each party was free to contract another marriage, which they did. James Stirling was infeft In the lands of Cadder on a charter and precept by the Archbishop of Glasgow on Jan. 14, 1541, and the decree of divorce was pronounced on the 31st of that month. In the following month James Stirling granted a disposition and assignation, whereby, for certain sums of money paid to him by Thomas Bischop, his servitor and " spouse affidate " of the said Janet StrivIHng, and for his help and labor in soliciting and furthering the conveyance made by her of her heritage to the said James Striveling, he assigned to Bischop the marriage of the said Janet StrivIHng and became bound to dispone redeemably View from the Terrace, Keir House THE KEIR LINE 63 the lands of Ochiltree to them in joint fee, with some smaUer provisions; as also to do his dIHgence for getting a remission from the King for the said Thomas for " his alleged lying with the said Janet " while she was the said James's wife. Of the divorced lady little more is known. She was ahve In 1588. She seems to have met treatment which was to be expected from her second husband. A rhyme is still preserved, descriptive of her fortunes : " First she was Lady Cawder Syne she was Lady Keir And Syne she was Tarn Bishop's wife "Wha clippit wis the shear." Her paramour is more easily traced. He acted the part of a notary pubHc and a traitor to his country, having given assist ance to the English and gone with his wife to England, as a spy and instrument there in the transactions of Lennox and Queen Mary. He was afterwards a trader at Yarmouth, and finally an adulterer at Perth, where he found means to sojourn. ("About this same tyme, 1544, Lennox, seining himself so farr out stripit by the Regent and his two cheiffe supports, Angus and MaxswoU, detained closse prisoners ; he turns his coate and sends one Thomas BIschope, prlulley to Henrey, the Engllshe King, with offers to assist the King In his demands." Balfour's Annals, Vol. I, p. 280.) In 1586 Bishop was cast into the Tower of London for his supposed authorship of, or connection with, a spirited satirical rhyme against the Regent Murray. This poem is signed by " Tom Trouth," and in Bishop's judicial examination he was asked " what part did yourself make or minister to the makers of the book against the Earl of Murray.'' " His reply is not given.-' ' Queen Mary, on March 28, 1547, renewed a licence to her lovit, Janet Strivehng, spouse of Thomas Bischop, to remain with her husband in the parts of England for twenty days, notwithstanding the wars and ratified all rights made or to be made to the said Janet Striveling since her departure and during the currency of the Ucence. In 1555, Bishop virrote the English Secretary of State that "One Elder, a Scotchman (who was Lord Darnley's tutor), hath been with me. He told me he had letters from my Lord Aubigny, to my Lord Lennox, my Lord Darnley and as I think to my Lady. Elder said 'he showed the Queen of Scots, in France, my Lord Damley's hand, which he wrote, being eight years of age.'" (Maitland's Miscellanj', Vol. I, p. 101.) Miss Strickland thinks that this was the first time Mary's attention was called to her youthful kinsman's existence (Life of Queen Mary, Vol. Ill, p. 54). 64 THE STERLING GENEALOGY On the forfeiture of Bishop, Sir James Stirling reacquired Ochiltree from the Crown donator. In the year following his divorce, James Stirling of Keir entered into a contract of marriage with James Chisholm of GlassingaU and Jean Chisholme, " consigness " to WiUiam (Chis-_ holm) Bishop of Dumblane, whereby it is agreed that James Chis holm should, on his own expenses, procure a dispensation for third degrees of consanguinity and fourth of affinity, subsisting between James Striveling and Jean Chisholme. And that thereafter James Striveling should infeft Jean in her virginity in his £20 lands of old extent of Cadder, for her lifetime, and the heirs to be gotten between them, whom failing, to the said James' heirs ; and that he should thereafter solemnize marriage with her; for which James Cheisholme agreed to pay James Striveling the sum of £1000 Scots. Although Jean Chisholm was called a cousin of the Bishop, she was truly his daughter, according to the author of the gene alogy of the Drummonds, who says : " WiUiam, Bishop of Dun blane, had diverse natural children, according to the custom of the clergy in those days. Jean Cheesholm, his daughter, begotten upon Lady Jean Grahame, daughter to William, Earl of Mont rose, was married to James Sterhne of Keer and had to him Sir Archibald Sterhne of Keer and James Sterline his brother, killed in Dumblane by George Sinclair; and also daughters, to wit, Elspet Steallne, Lady Marchlston, Helen Sterline, Lady Dun- treath, Barbara Sterline, Lady Polmalse, Margaret Sterline, Lady Houstoune." On Nov. 3, 1570, Sir James Stirling granted at Kincardine a bond of manrent to John, Master of Graham. Sir James and Mr. John Graham of Halyards held a court of justice at Edin burgh on June 1, 1581, in terms of a commission from King James VI and his Privy Council, for the trial of James, Earl of Morton, for Lord Darnley's murder. (Pitcairn, Vol. I, p. 114.) Sir James pronounced the sentence of death on Morton. Sir James Stirling of Keir died at Cadder, Feb. 3, 1588. His will was made on the 4th of September in the same year, by which he appoints his wife and his soft Archibald his executors. THE KEIR LINE 65 He ordains them to plenish the half land given to his son James and to build him a reasonable house, either in Kippendavie or Lanerk, and plenish it weU. He prays Archibald to Hve with his mother and use her council, for she is his loving friend. He ordains the securities made to his son John to remain with his mother while she lives and then to be dehvered to Archibald, for it is reasonable, John be sustained. He leaves all effects that belong to his wife In life rent to Archibald in fee, except what his wife please to leave to their daughter, Margaret, or other friends at her discretion; he leaves the helping of servants and poor friends to the discretion of his wife and his son Archibald, and as to the council and company, Archibald should use, he refers that to his own wisdom, for he hopes in his judgment; he anew makes his son Archibald assignee to all his reversion of wadsets, as if he were his eldest son and heir; he ordains his son James to wait well on his brother Archibald and to be servant to him, and both of them to be good and kind sons to their mother, and James to marry with the consent of his mother and brother, which, if they do, he doubts not but God will assist them with his holy spirit, that they might live together in love, upright in God, true to the prince and kind to their friends, and he leaves his blessing with them and all his bairns, oyis (grandchildren) and friends. Sir James' issue by his first marriage with the Lady of Cadder was one son : John StirHng of Bankeir (1535-1597). John Stirling received from his father the estate of Bankeir, in the parish of Baldernock and shire of StirHng. John StirHng of Bankeir, son of Sir James, wit nessed an obHgation by James Strivehng of Fed- dals to Sir James, Oct. 18, 1582. On Feb. 16, 1592, a commission was granted under the Quarter Seal, for serving John Stirling, eldest son of the deceased Sir James Stirling of Keir, heir of his father, in the lands belonging to him in Perthshire. On Apr. 18, 1593, John Stirling had sasine of the lands of Auchimbee, in Strathberne, on a precept from Chancery, as heir of Sir James, his father. On May 4, 1597, John Stirling of Wester 66 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Bankeir and Margaret Colquhoun,^ his wife, en tered into an agreement with Sir Archibald Stir Hng of Keir and Dame Grizel Ross, his wife, whereby John and his wife became obliged to dis pone to Sir Archibald and his wife in life rent and William Stirling, their son and his heirs and assignees in fee, the lands of Wester Bankeir, and also to renounce an annuity of 40 merks, payable to the said John during his lifetime, out of the lands of Cadder, for which Sir Archibald and his lady obliged themselves to pay John the sum of 5000 merks and also to cause the tenants of the ten towns of Cadder, Ballmaroch, Haystoun and Blaquharne, carry every town a dozen of leads of coals yearly to the said John and his wife, at their lodging in Glasgow from any heugh in Camp sie or other heugh within four miles of Glasgow. It is presumed that John Stirling died without Issue, as no trace has been found of any descendants from him. Sir James Stirling's Issue by his second wife, Jean Chisholm, was: XIII 1 Archibald Stirling, his successor.^ ' It appears that this was not the first alhance •with the Colquhouns. Charles B. Tieman of Baltunore, Md., iu "The Tiernan and other Famihes," 1901, employs the folio-wing: "A dau. of Stirhng of Keir m. Colquhoun of Luss, in Dumbartonshire, the Laird who had the famous feud with the MacGregors, and had a dau. who m. Stewart of Scottstown, a son of Stewart of Blackball. Their dau. m. Sir Archibald Fleming of Fenn in Lanarkshire and had a dau. who m. Somerville of Kennox (son of James Somerville; grandson of Lord Somerville of Cambusnethan) in Ayrshire and had James Somerville who m. a dau. of Montgomerie of Asoloas and had several children, among them Wilham, John, and James. James d. at Somerville, N. J., unm. John migrated to America in the reign of Geo. HI, and settled as a merchant and later a planter in Maryland; he m. a dau. of Col. George Clarke of Bloomsbury, St. Maiy's Co., and d. in 1788; had 3 sons: John, b. Dec. 6, 1754; moved to No. Carolina; m. there in Aug., 1773, Mary, dau. of John Goodloe, and d. Nov. 18, 1806, leaving issue; George served as a surgeon in the Revolutionary Army and d. umn.; Wilham, 2nd son, b. Dec. 25, 1755; m. May 1, 1788, Ehzabeth Hebb, dau. of Col. Vernon and Anna (Hopewell) Hebb of Porto Bello, Md., b. Nov. 22, 1770, d. Nov. 2, 1792. He was a planter in Md., d. Dec. 29, 1806. He had three children: Eliza beth, b. in 1789, m. George Plater, son of Gov. Plater of Md., and had one dau. who d. Nov. 20, 1820; William Clarke SomerviUe, b. Mar. 25, 1790, d. in France, Jan. 5, 1826, unm. (See Appleton's Cyclopedia of Am. Biog.), and Henry Vernon Somerville of Catonsville, Md., b. Mar. 12, 1792; m. Dec. 26, 1815, Rebecca Tiernan and d. Aug. 26, 1837; 'a very elegant gentleman.'" " In a charter by Ludovick, Duke of Lennox, dated Mar. 20, 1586, of the lands of Lettu-, Archibald is called second son of Su: James. On May 23, 1588, Schh James THE KEIR LINE 67 2 James Stirling. By disposition, dated at Keir, Dec. 20, 1574, Sir James Striuiling of Keir, as patron of the chaplanry or altarage in the cathedral Kirk of ¦ Dunblane, granted to James Striuiling, his son, the said chaplanry, with all lands, rents, and emolu ments thereof, to be possessed by James " for sup port of his entertelnment at the Sculls." The chap lanry was vacant in consequence of Sir William Blackwood, the last chaplain, not compearing to conform to the reformed religion. In an assign ment, dated Dec. 27, 1587, by WiUiam Synclare and Elizabeth StrivIHng, his wife, in favor of this James StrivIHng, he Is called Fiar of Kippen davy, and third lawful son of Sir James. James StrivIHng was killed at Dunblane by William Sin clair of Galwadmoir, in a quarrel about the right of property in Auchlnbee, in the parish of Dun blane. Sinclair founding on an Infeftment of feu- farm of the lands granted to him by the King as part of the temporality of the bishopric of Dun blane, attempted to dispossess James Stirling by force and in a scufile which ensued on June 3, 1593, Sinclair and Edward and George, his sons, were slain, and a third severely wounded. On July 5, following. Sir Archibald Stirling, with his servant and two others, were ordained to be denounced rebels for non-appearance to answer touching the slaughter of William Sinclair and his sons, but in a few years the feud was staunched, and on Apr. 8, 1596, the Sinclairs finally gave up their claim to the land by a contract, to which Keir was a party. 3 Margaret Stirling, married Sir John Houston of that family. They had a Crown charter of Houstoun and other lands, June 27, 1609. He died In the same year, leaving issue. 4 Elizabeth Stirling, Lady Merchieston. On Sept. 28, 1563, WilHam, Bishop of Dunblane, and EHzabeth, daughter of Keir, renounced In his favor the lands of Strowie-Striveling, called StrowiehlU. Sir Strivehnge of Keir, Knycht, Jeane Cheshohne, his spouse, and Archibald Strivehng, their son and appearaned heir, were infeft in the five-pound and of Eiste Cader. (Protocol Book of Robert Blau-, notary public, in the Library of Glasgow University.) 68 THE STERLING GENEALOGY James Stirling granted on June 29, 1567, a char ter to Elizabeth, his daughter, of the lands of WeUcoig and Westercoig and an annual rent of 40 merks each out of Auld Keir and Camiebank. There is an instrument of renunciation, dated Feb. 16, 1571, on the back of that charter, by Elizabeth and her tutor (which shows that she was then under age), of the said lands and annual rent to Sir James, because he had become obliged to pay to Archibald Napier of Merchistoun, in considera tion of the marriage to be solemnized between her and John Napier, his son and heir apparent, the sum of 3000 merks in name of tocher, as men tioned in their marriage contract, dated In De cember, 1571, and also because her said father had expended other great sums for her utlHty. She was married to John Napier of Merchistoun, the in ventor of logarithms. The marriage is thus noticed in the memoirs of Napier : " The contract of marriage between John Napier, son of Archibald Naper of Edlrklnbilhe, Knycht, and Elizabeth Striueling, daughter of the Rycht HonorablU Sir James Striveling of Keir, Knycht, and Jane Chisholm, his spouse, is dated Feb. 23, 1571-2. " The marriage did not take place till toward the close of the following year. Sir James Striveling of Keir, already noticed as the colleague of Sir Archibald Napier, in the office of Justice Depute and who was knighted at the same time, repre sented one of the oldest and most respectable baron ial families in Scotland. His place of ' The Keir,' celebrated both in history and song, joined the Napier estates in the Monteith and was finely situated for astronomical purposes." ^ ' This was not the earhest alhance between the famihes of Napier and Stirling. At the Wrights' Houses, near Edinburgh, which was for a long period a well-known residence of Napiers, there is still preserved a stone, with the armorial bearings, which appears to record a marriage between a Napier and a Stirling as early as 1399. The shield is of a florid form and impaled on the dexter side with the arms of Napier, on a bend a crescent between two mullets with the initials A. N. for A. Napier of Wrycht- ishousis and on the sinister side, a bend charged either with three buckles or three annulets and in the sinister chief point a unicorn's head. Below, the initials I. S., evidently for a lady named I. Stu-ling, if the bearing on the bend is buckles. Motto: "Constantia et labore, 1399." THE KEIR LINE 69 Sir James Stirling of Keir had also two " fou begotten " (natural) daughters. 5 " Helen Stryveling, daughter fou-begotten of the said James Stryveling, with consent of Mr. James Kennedy, chancellor of Dumblane," granted a re version to the said James Stryveling, of the lands of Beirholme, in the barony of Keir, 1552. Helen married Sir James Edmonston of Duntreath. They had two sons and four daughters. 6 " Jean Stryveling, daughter fou-begotten of the said James Stryveling, with consent of Robert Lelr- mouth, her tutor, and William, Bishop of Dun blane," granted a reversion to the said James Striveling of the lands of Kippendavy, in 1554. XHI SIR ARCHIBALD STIRLING OF KEIR AND CADDER, KNGHT (1588-1630). Sir James, his father, dis poned the barony of Keir to his son Archibald, Sept. 15, 1579, and Archibald was infeft in Cadder the next year on the resig nation of his father. Sir Archibald was knighted between Oct. 12, 1587, and June 7, 1592. He had a commission from King James IV, dated July 22, 1601, and was appointed Admiral Depute of the West Seas and Lochs " at the float and tak of the herring in the year 1601." ^ Sir Archibald Stirling married first, Mary, youngest daughter of David, second Lord Drummond. He married second, contract dated Mar. 18, 1589, Grizell, daughter of James, Lord Ross, and Jane his wife, daughter of Lord Sempill. Sir Archibald died May 17, 1630. By his first marriage, Sir James had: XIV 1 James Stirling, his eldest son. 2 Jeane Stirling, married Sir William Drummond, third " laird of Riccarton, eldest sone of the last Harie." By his second marriage he had: XrV 3 John Stirling of GARDEN who carried on the line of the family. 4 William Stirling. He had the ward and non-entry of the lands of Bankell in the parish of Baldernock, from ' Sir Archibald was a member of the Convention as a minor baron for Stirling shire, 1609-17-25, and a member of Parhament, 1621. (Members of Parliament, Scotland, Joseph Foster, 1882.) 70 THE STERLING GENEALOGY John, Earl of Mar, by disposition, dated July 14, 1614. He had a son, WilHam Stirling of BankeU, who died before Oct. 31, 1654, without Issue and was succeeded by his cousin, John Stirling (son of Henry, fifth son of Sir Archibald Stirling of Keir), who was served heir to William of that date. I 5 Archibald Stirlino:, who acquired from his father the lands of KIPPENDAVIE in 1594, and was the first of that branch of the Keir family (q.v.). 6 Henry Stirling. Had two sons: John, who succeeded William StirHng of Bankell, his cousin, and who married before Feb. 7, 1661, EHzabeth Dick, daughter of John Dick, fiar of Braid, and one other. 7 Alexander Stirling. 8 Agnes or Anna Stirling. XIV SIR JAMES STIRLING, FIAR OF KEIR, KNIGHT. He was knighted after Apr. 30, 1607. He married (contract dated July and August, 1606) Anna, eldest daughter of Sir George Home of Wedderburn, who divorced him. His children were: 1 James Stirling. 2 Archibald StirHng, died before Aug. 17, 1630. XV 3 George Stirling of Keir and Cadder. 4 Mary Stirling; married John Stewart, the younger of BlackhaU (contract dated Aug. 23, 1633). Had four sons : Archibald, who succeeded his grandfather in 1658 and was created a baronet in 1667, Walter, David, and James, and two daughters, Mary and Anabel. 6 Jean StirHng. XV SIR GEORGE STIRLING OF KEIR AND CADDER, KNIGHT (1630-1667). He succeeded his grandfather. Sir Archibald Stirling, in 1630.^ He married first (contract dated December, 1630) at the age of eighteen, his cousin, the Honorable Margaret Ross, born Dec. 19, 1615, daughter of James, Lord Ross, who died and was buried in Holyrood Chapel, Mar. 27, 1633; married second (settlement dated Jan. 2, 1637), Margaret ' A member of Parliament for Stirlingshire, 1639^1 ; was kn'ghted at Holyrood House, June 2, 1632. (Members of Parhament, Scotland, Joseph Foster.) The Library, Keir Hotise THE KEIR LINE 71 Napier, daughter of Archibald, first Lord Napier, by Margaret, sister of the great Marquis of Montrose ; married third (contract dated Feb. 2, 1654), Anna, second daughter of Sir Thomas NIcol- son of Carnock, Bart. ; married fourth, June 8, 1666, Lady Mar garet Livingston, widow of Sir Thomas Nicolsone of Carnock, Knight, daughter of Alexander, second Earl of Linlithgow. Sir George Stirling died In June, 1667. He had by his first marriage an only daughter: Margaret Stirling, who died in childhood. He was succeeded by his cousin, Sir Archibald StirHng, Knight, Lord Garden, descended from XIV SIR JOHN STIRLING OF GARDEN, KNIGHT (1595-1643). He was the eldest son of Sir Archibald Stirling of Keir by his second marriage with Dame Grizell Ross, and was born Sept. 30, 1595. He was educated at Glasgow University and went to France in October, 1610, where he studied law, fenc ing, dancing, etc., till March, 1613. He kept a minute account of his traveling and personal expenses, still preserved at Keir.^ He married first, Aug. 17, 1613, Margaret Menteith, youngest daughter of Sir WilHam Menteith of Kerse, Knight. The mar riage took place In Alva church. Sir Archibald and Sir John Stirling thereby, with consent of Dame GrizeU Ross, obHge them selves to Infeft Margaret Menteith in Hfe rent of the tower and place of Garden. Margaret died at " Keir on Mononday the xxi of July, 1628, at fyve horis in the morning and was burlet in Dunblalne." Sir John married secondly (contract dated Oct. 13, 1638), Margaret Bruce, daughter of Sir John Bruce of Kincavil, Knight, and Dame Jean Drummond. He died Apr. 15, 1643. Sir John's children by his first marriage were: 1 John Stirling, " born In the Keir on Saturday the xxiii of July 1614, at ten horis at nicht " ; died without issue before 1639. XV 2 Archibald Stirling " was borne In Cadder on monon day the Ix of June 1617 at two horis afternoon " ; carried on the Hne of the Keir family. > Su- John was a member of Pariiament for Lmhthgowshbe in 1640-41. (Mem bers of Parhament, Scotland, Joseph Foster.) 72 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 3 William StirHng " was borne in Cadder on Sonday the xxiii j of December, 1620, betwix 3 and 4 in the evening " ; probably died in infancy. 4 James Stirling " was borne in the Keir on Thursday the XXX of May, 1622, just at xii horis at nicht." He was captain of the town of Berwick, June 28, 1675 ; a major in the army. He married before 1675 Margaret, daughter of Col. James Innes of Easter Denson, Forfarshire. She died about May, 1681. He had: James Stirling; died without Issue before Apr. 80, 1698. Francis StirHng; a colonel in the army; mar ried Agnes, daughter of Robert Murray, third son of Sir Archibald Murray of Blackbarony, Bart., by whom he had two daughters, Frances and Barbara. Christian Stirling (probably) ; married before 1697 Mr. Bower of KIncaldrum and Meathie; had five sons, James, Francis, Archibald, Peter, and Alexander. Mary Stirling; married before 1698 Alexander Bower of Carret. Anna Stirling. Margaret Stirling ; married (contract dated Feb. 15, 1700), David Brown; d. in June, 1706; issue, two sons. 5 WilHam StirHng " was borne in the Keir on Saturday the XV of January 1625 betwix ten and elevin in the morninge." 6 George StirHng " was borne in Cadder on Mononday the xvui of September 1626, at ten horis in the morninge " ; died before 1639. 7 Alexander StirHng " was borne in the Keir on Thursday the xvn of July 1628 befoir fyve horis in the morninge." 8 GrisseU StirHng " was borne in Cadder on Sonday the xi of Februar, 1616 at fyve horis in the morninge"; died before 1639. 9 Anne StirHng " was borne In the Keir on Saterday the xi of July, 1618, betwix x and xi at nicht"; mar ried (contract dated June 5, 1635) Alexander Cowan of Wester Polmalse, and died without issue before 1638. THE KEIR LINE 73 10 Margaret Stirling " was borne in The Keir the 1st of August, 1619, before viij horis in the morninge"; died before 1639. XV SIR ARCHIBALD STIRLING OF GARDEN, KNIGHT, LORD GARDEN (1617-1668). Archibald Stirling was educated at the University of Glasgow; studied law, and at an early age entered pubHc Hfe. He was a member of various committees of war appointed for the defence of the country In 1643, and subsequently commanded a troop of horse in the army. He was appointed one of the Committee of Estate on June 9, 1648. Sir Archibald was fined £1500 by Oliver Cromwell's Act of Grace and Pardon In 1654. On Feb. 14, 1661, he was nominated one of the Senators of the College of Justice, when he assumed the title of Lord Garden. He was one of the commissioners to the convention and Parhament for Linlithgow from 1661 until he was chosen a Lord of the Articles, 1661 and 1663.^ Sir Archibald was served heir male of Sir George Stirling of Keir, Knight, his uncle's son in the lands and barony of Keir and others, Aug. 15, 1667. He married first, EHzabeth, eldest daugh ter of Sir Patrick Murray of Elibank, Baronet, and Dame EHza beth Dundas, his second wife (contract dated June 24, 1637) ; marriage at Edinburgh, July 9, 1637 ; married second (contract dated June 24, 1646), Mause Murray, daughter of Sir James Murray of Kilbaberton, by his wife Dame Katharine Weir. Sir Archibald died at Edinburgh, Apr. 23, 1668; buried at Dunblane. By his first marriage Sir Archibald had: XVI 1 John Stirling, "born at Ochlltrle the 13th day of ApralU 1638," succeeded his father In Keir and Cadder. 2 George Stirling, " born at Polmease, 16th day of June, 1642 " ; died young. 3 Anne Stirling, "bom at Gardenn the 3d of August, 1639." 4 Margaret Stirling, "born at Stirling upon the 9th of Januar, 1640." ' Sir Archibald was a member of Parhament for Linlithgowshh-e, 1646-47, 1648, 1661-63 1667; a member of various committees of war, 1643, commanded a troop of horse after the'battle of Preston and was appomted a Senator of the CoUege of Justice, June 1, 1661. (Members of Parliament, Scotland, Joseph Foster.) 74 THE STERLING GENEALOGY By his second marriage Sir Archibald had: III 5 Archibald Stirling, " borne at Gardenne the 21st of March, 1651 " ; succeeded his father in GARDEN and continued that branch. 6 James Stirling, " borne in Gardenne the 29th of June 1652"; married (contract dated June 22, 1681) Mary, daughter of Sir George StirHng, first Bar onet of Glorat. He died before Apr. 2, 1699, leaving a son James and a daughter Christian, both living Aug. 15, 1702. 7 George Stirling, " borne at Ochlltrle, the 20th day of July, 1653." 8 WilHam StirHng, " borne at Ochlltrle, the 20th day of Oct"^ 1654 " ; probably died young. 9 Alexander Stirling, " born at Ochiltrie, the 9th of April, 1656 " ; probably died young. 10 Thomas Stirling, "borne at Ochiltrie, the 25th De cember, 1658 " ; probably died young. 11 Henry Stirling, " borne at Edinburgh the 20th day of July, 1667." He was appointed ensign In the com pany levied by the merchants of London to go to the East Indies ; died in the end of August, 1736; had a son born in 1709 or 10, who was Hving in 1731. 12 Catharine Stirling, "borne at Edin'' the 8th Sep tember 1647." 13 Elizabeth Stirling, " borne at Ochiltrie upon the last of January, 1649 " ; married James Letoun of Touch. 14 Rebecca Stirling, " bom at Ochiltrie upon the 2nd AprU, 1650." XVI SIR JOHN STIRLING OF KEIR AND CADDER, KNIGHT (1668-1684). He married first, at Stirling, Feb. 6, 1668, Lady Margaret Livingston, daughter of Alexander, second Earl of Linlithgow (widow of Sir Thomas Nicolson of Carnock and of Sir George Stirling of Keir). She died at Keir, Nov. 2, 1674, without living issue. He married second, at the Abbey of Holyroodhome, Dec. 2, 1675, Lillas, eldest daughter of Sir John Colquhon of Luss. He died at Cadder, in March, 1684, " a dis creet, honest and ingenious gentleman." ^ She married second, the ' He was a member of Parliament for StWingshtte, 1667-72, 1674, and 1678. (Members of Parliament, Scotland, Joseph Foster.) THE KEIR LINE 75 Hon. Charles Maitland, third son of Charles, third Earl of Lauderdale, by whom she had no issue. She died at Cadder, Dec. 31, 1726. Sir John Stirling by his second marriage had: 1 Archibald Stirling " was borne at the Keir 29th Oct. 1676, at five o'clock on Sonday Morning"; died young. XVII 2 John Stirling " was borne at Sterling 26th Oct. 1677 at five o'clock on Fraydie morning " ; succeeded his his father. 3 George Stirling " was borne at the Kere on Tuesday, 12th November, 1678 " ; died without issue. XVII 4 James Stirling "was borne at the Keir on Saturday, the 1st of November, 1679 " ; succeeded his brother John In Keir. 5 William Stirling " was borne at Keir on Fraydie, 24th March, 1682, at Six o'clock in the morning " and " was baptized on Saturday 26th of March at Lecrop by Mr. William Weems, minister at Le- crop." He is called the third son In his father's testament In 1682, by which he has a provision of 12,000 merks. He acquired the lands of North- side before Feb. 29, 1704. He had a son James who is supposed to be the James Stirling men tioned In a letter from James StirHng " the Vene tian " to John Stirling of Keir, dated May 26, 1726. " Your coosen, James Stirling of New England, is expected here in a little while from Portugal, where he has lately sold a great ship of 600 tun." ^ (Original at Keir.) James Stir- ' The "James Stirhng of New England" referred to here was not James, son of William of Northside, as James of New England was a considerably older man than William's son could have been. The Boston (Mass.) Town Records, p. 241, Vol. 29, say "on board the George Pumiss y^ Brigg*. Joseph & Sarah fr™ London & Tenareaf — James Sterhng, a Merch* & Six of his Marin^, " Sept. 20, 1716. A James Sterling, probably the same, was married in Boston, Dec. 23, 1718, to Elizabeth Waite, by the Rev. Samuel Miles, Presbyterian mmister. (Ibid., Vol. of 1898.) On Aug. 27, 1722, in a hst of "New Inhabit^ Admitted by ye Sel'men" James Cotter from London, with a wife and child, were admitted "Capt. James Starlings giving Security to the Town Treasurer in the Sum of One Hundred pounds to keep the Town from Charge by the Said family." (Ibid., Vol. of 1885.) Capt. James Jeffrey of New London, Conn., in 1723, contracted to build for Capt. James Sterling the largest ship that had been constructed on the American side of the Atlantic. (Hist, of New London, Frances Calkins). This was very likely the vessel he sold three years later in Portugal. He was one of a committee to select a site for a 76 THE STERLING GENEALOGY ling, son of William Stirling of Northside, was " out " in the Rising of 1745 against the English. He appears to have been in Jamaica (Kingston) in May, 1748, as a letter of that date from James Stirling to his brother Archibald says, " Our cousin James Stirling is well." WUHam Stirling died at Monkrig, near Haddington. 6 Lillas Stirling " was bom at the Keir, on Thursday, 13th January, 1681, at 6 In the morning"; mar ried at Cadder, Dec. 18, 1701, John Murray. 7 Elizabeth Stirling " was bom at Keir on Sonday, 3d June, 1683, at 2 o'clock In the morning " ; died young. XVII JOHN STIRLING OF KEIR AND CADDER (1684—1693). He was infeft in the family estates as heir of his father, Apr. 14, 1686. He died In October, 1693, and was buried on the 20th in the family aisle in Dunblane Cathedral. He was succeeded by his brother XVII JAMES STIRLING OF KEIR AND CADDER (1693—1715). James was served heir to his brother in the barony of Keir, May 1, 1694. He was accused of being implicated in the attempt made on behalf of the Stuart family to Invade Britain in 1708. With others he was tried for high treason in the Court of Justiciary at Edinburgh on Nov. 15, 1708. He was acquitted of the charge on Nov. 23. In 1715 James was attainted for having been at SherUfmuir, and his estates were forfeited. They were purchased from the Crown by Robert, Lord Blantyre, Sir James Hamilton of Rosehall, Bart., James Graham of Airth, Judge of the High Court of Admiralty in Scotland, John Stuart, advocate, brother of Lord Blantyre, Ralph Dundas of Manor and William Stirling of Northwoodside, for behoof of John, eldest son of James. On the breaking out of the RebelHon church of the denomination of the Church of England, to which (he being one of the largest subscribers) he gave £25, June 5, 1725. Capt. James Sterling was a warden of the King's Chapel in Boston, of the established faith. In April, 1724, he was called before the Lieutenant Governor and Council of the Colony of Massachusetts in Bos ton, upon the request of the Rev. Henry Harris, pastor of the King's Chapel, who represented Capt. Sterling as being opposed to the authority of the English King. (Hist. Coll. of the Am. Colonial Church, pp. 144-145-164.) There is no record of any children to Capt. Sterhng. THE KEIR LINE 77 in 1745, James Stirling was imprisoned in Dumbarton Castle, together with his son Hugh and James StirHng of Craigbarnet. Lady Hamilton, who was Margaret Stirling, daughter of James, visited the prisoners, and by conceaHng a rope about her dress, they availed themselves of it and escaped. He spent some of his latter years In hiding from the govern ment, and died at Cadder, Feb. 25, 1749. He married at Cardonald, Feb. 24, 1704, Marione Stuart, eldest daughter of Alexander, Lord Blantyre, by Anne, his second wife, daughter of Sir Robert Hamilton, Lord Pressmenman, and sister of John, second Lord Belhaven. She died at Cadder, Mar. 20, 1770. Of this union there were twenty-two children: XVIII 1 John Stirling, born at Erskine, Nov. 18, 1704; succeeded his father in the estates of Keir and Cadder. 2 Alexander Stirling. XVHI 3 Archibald Stirling, bom at Keir, Sept. 4, 1710; succeeded his brother John. 4 Walter StirHng, born at Keir, Aug. 30, 1711 ; died without issue. 5 Charles Stirling, born at Keir, Oct. 1, 1712; died without issue. 6 WilHam Stirling, born at Keir, Sept. 8, 1713; died without issue. 7 James StirHng, born at Keir, Sept. 17, 1714; a merchant at Kingston, Jamaica, in 1734. He died at Monkrigg, near Haddington, Aug. 9, 1773. 8 Robert Stirling, born at Keir, Sept. 14, 1715; also a merchant at Kingston, 1734-1748. He died there in 1760. (James Stirling, the Venetian, writes to James Stirling of Keir, on Christmas Day, 1735, " Your sons in Jamaica are both in good health and good esteem, according to all accounts, particularly Roby.")^ 9 Henry Stirling, born at Keir, Nov. 22, 1718 ; died in India before Nov. 1, 1748. • Robert Sterhng of Jamaica appears to have died later than 1760. His will is on file in Philadelphia, Penn. It is dated Nov. 16, 1763, and was probated in 1764, wherein he mentions his brothers Wilham, James, and Archibald and cousin Patrick Sterling. 78 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 10 Charles StirHng, born at Cadder, Mar. 8, 1722 ; died at Manchester, Feb. 7, 1740. 11 Hugh Stirling, born at Cadder, Feb. 26, 1723 ; was concerned in the rising of 1745 with his father and imprisoned in Dumbarton Castle. He was a merchant at Calcutta in 1748 and died at Fort St. Davids, East Indies, Apr. 7, 1749. XVHI 12 William Stirling, born at Cadder, June 5, 1725; succeeded his brother Archibald and carried on the line of the family. 13 Lewis Stirling, born at Cadder, Nov. 30, 1726; died In Jamaica. 14 Alexander Stirling, born at Glasgow, Dec. 4, 1729. 15 Ann StirHng, born at Keir, Jan. 20, 1706 ; married John Erskine of Carnock, advocate, and died at Edinburgh, May 11, 1779. Had issue. 16 LiHas Stirling, born at Edinburgh, Feb. 6, 1707; died unmarried at Cadder about 1775. 17 Frances Stirling, born at Keir, Dec. 30, 1707; mar ried Mar. 31, 1742, Sir Archibald Stuart of Castlemilk, Bart. ; died at Gourock, Sept. 12, 1757. Had one son, who died young, and a daughter Anne, who married Sir John Stuart of Castlemilk, her cousin, who died Jan. 18, 1797, and was the last Baronet of Castlemilk. She died Dec. 16, 1821, without issue. 18 Elizabeth Stirling, born in Edinburgh, Jan. 17, 1718 ; died unmarried. 19 Helen Stirling, born at Keir, Oct. 10, 1719; died unmaried. 20 Margaret StirHng, born at Keir, Oct. 6, 1720 ; mar ried Sir Hugh Hamilton of Rosehall and died at Edinburgh, Oct. 20, 1802. 21 Magdalen Stirling, born at Cadder, Feb. 29, 1724; died at Edinburgh In February, 1798. 22 Henrlett, born at Cadder, Mar. 20, 1728, XVIII JOHN STIRLING OF KEIR AND CADDER (1728-1757). The family estates which had been forfeited by his father in 1715 and purchased by his friends, were reconveyed to John in June, 1728. The rental of these estates was then £795. The vassals of Keir, who had become Crown holders by Act of Parhament, reconveyed to him the superiority of the THE KEIR LINE 79 lands. It appears from a letter from John Stirling of Garden, Mar. 10, 1746, that " on the march of the Duke of Cumberland's Army northwards, that part of them were quartered at Keir on the night of the 4th of February last, did then take away or destroy a great many papers." John Stirling died at Edinburgh, unmarried, July 7, 1757, and was succeeded by his brother XVHI ARCHIBALD STIRLING OF KEIR AND CAD DER. He went to Jamaica In early life and became a merchant ; acquired a modest fortune and returned in 1748. He married first (contract dated at Cardross, June 21, 1755 ; is post nuptial and narrates their marriage in February, 1751), Margaret Erskine, daughter of Col. WilHam Erskine of Torrie. She died on Sept. 4, 1761, aged 29, without issue. He married second, at Balmanno, Perthshire, Oct. 7, 1762, Dame Ann Hay, daugh ter of Alexander Hay of Drummelzier, widow of Sir Patrick Hepburn Murray, Bart. She died at Cadder, Oct. 14, 1807, aged 80. By deed of entail dated Nov. 5, 1771, Archibald entailed the estates of Keir and Cadder and others on the heirs-male of his body and the persons and heirs male of a number of specified members of his immediate family, brothers and sisters, etc. In his will, confirmed Aug. 25, 1784, he bequeathed to John, Archi bald, Charles, and Robert, the younger sons of his brother Wil liam, successively, and the heirs of their bodies and In default of such heirs, to James Sterling, eldest son of his brother William, the plantations and sugar works of Hampden, Keir, and Frontier in Jamaica. Archibald died at Keir, Nov. 3, 1783, without issue and was succeeded by his brother XVHI WILLIAM STIRLING OF KEIR AND CADDER (1783-1793). Although the twelfth son, he inherited the estates of Keir through the faUure of his eleven elder brothers. He was engaged in the rising in favor of the Stuart family, along with his father and brother in 1745. He married first, at Edinburgh, Oct. 1, 1765, the Hon. Helen Gray, second daughter of John, Lord Gray. She died at Cadder, July 31, 1776, aged thirty, and was burled at Dunblane in the Keir aisle of the Cathedral. He 80 THE STERLING GENEALOGY married second, at Castlemilk, Nov. 3, 1781, Jean Stuart, young est daughter of the deceased Sir John Stuart of Castlemilk, Bart. William StirHng died suddenly at Keir, May 22, 1793; buried at Dunblane. William's children by his first marriage were: XIX 1 James Stirling, born at Cadder, Oct. 8, 1766; suc ceeded his father. 2 John Stirling, born at Cadder, Feb. 23, 1768; went to Kingston, Jamaica, in 1789, and died there in Hampden, Mar. 24, 1793; unmarried. XIX 3 Archibald Stirling, born at Cadder, Aug. 2, 1769; succeeded his brother James. 4 Charles Stirling, born at Cadder, May 12, 1771. He inherited from his father a thirteenth share in the copartnery of Somerville, Gordon and Co., West India Merchants in Glasgow, and was engaged during most of his Hfe conducting the ali'airs of that firm. In 1806 he purchased the lands of KENMURE, adjoining his brother's estate of Cadder, and built the greater part of the existing Mansion house, which he sold to his brother Archibald for £40,000. He married at Linlathen, Oct. 14, 1817, Christian, daughter of David Erskine, C.S., and died at Cadder, Jan. 30, 1830; buried at Lecropt, being the first of his family buried in the vault under the southern end of the then recently built church. 5 Robert Stirling, twin with Margaret, born at Cadder, Dec. 24, 1772; went to Jamaica in 1790, and became a planter. He married, in 1807, Sarah, daughter of Dr. Thomas SteeF of Steelfield, Jamaica ; he died at Kingston, Jamaica, Sept. 28, 1808, leaving one daughter, Helen, who died in London, Feb. 4, 1822. His widow married Sept. 3, 1821, Com. Gen. Thomas Dunmore, and died June 23, 1823. * The "Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies," 1875, p. 121, gives the inscription upon the stone of Robert Sterling: "Robert Stu-hng, Esq., of Hampton, in the Parish of St. James — Fifth son of Wilham Stirling of Keir, in the County of Perthshu-e, Scotland, who died September the 28th 1808, aged 36 years." The same work states that "the branches of the Stirlings of Kippenross and Kippendavie were also connected with Jamaica. Patrick, son of John Stirling of the latter, married a daughter of George Wedderburn of Paris, Westmoreland, and WiUiam Stirhng, his younger brother, married the daughter and heiress of Henry Barrett of Cinnamon Hill." (See the Kippenda^vie Line.) L.CROPT Church, Keir Estate, P.esent Burial P..ce oe the Stirlings of Keir ."^^^^^/o.^ THE KEIR LINE 81 6 Margaret Stirling; died at Keir in June, 1784. 7 Marion Stirling, born at Cadder, June 12, 1774 ; she kept house at Keir for her brothers James and Archibald for fifty years, and died there, unmar ried. Mar. 1, 1842, and was buried at Lecropt. 8 Jean Stirling, born at Cadder, July 2, 1775 ; died at Bromley, Kent, Sept. 7, 1855. Children by second marriage: 9 WilHam StirHng, born at Keir, Aug. 23, 1789. He entered the First King's Dragoon Guards in 1810 ; was a captain In 1815, and was engaged at the Battle of Waterloo. He retired in 1818. He married first, Mary, daughter of John Anderson, a merchant in London, and had one son: WilHam Stuart Stirling-Crawfurd, bom Nov. 29, 1819, of Milton. He assumed the name of Crawfurd on inheritance from his grandaunt, Mrs. Margaret Stuart Rae Crawfurd of Milton. Wm. S. Stirling-Crawfurd, J.P., D.L., County Lanark, Lieut. Col. First Lanark Artillery. He married, Jan. 22, 1876, Catharine, Dowager Duchess of Montrose and daughter of John, Second Lord Decies. Capt. WilHam StirHng married second, in 1822, Anne Charlotte Maitland, daughter of Sir Alex ander Charles Maltland-GIbson of Cliftonhall, Bart., and had by her (who died Sept. 17, 1875) James Stirling Stirling-Stuart, born in 1825, and Helen Maitland StirHng. James S. Stirling-Stuart succeeded to the estate of Castlemilk in 1828 upon the death of his grandaunt, Mrs. Margaret Stuart Rae Crawfurd of Milton. He was a captain of the King's Dragoon Guards ; married at Dublin, June 1, 1852, Harriet Boswell Erskine, second daughter of Matthew Fortescue of Belvidere, Dub- Hn. Had a son and five daughters : William James Stirling-Crawfurd-Stuart, born May 9, 1854, now of Castlemilk. The estate of CASTLEMILK comprises 2137 acres, with an annual income of £3300. Address, Castlemilk, Lanarkshire. Erskine Mary Katharine ; married Aug. 2, 1875, Charles Shipley Gordon, third son of J. Gor- THE STERLING GENEALOGY don of Aikenhead, and his wife. Lady Isabella Gordon, and has a daughter, born Feb. 7, 1879. Anne Helen Margaret; married Jan. 25, 1876, Maj. Gen. William Gordon, C.B., K.L.H.M., Lieut. Col. brigade depot, Hamilton, Scotland, 1873-1875; commanded 17th foot, 1859-1869. Harriet Christian. Hannah Geraldine. Marian Jane. Helen Maitland StirHng, born in 1823 ; married at Edinburgh, Dec. 17, 1846, Henry Everard of Fulney, Lincolnshire. Had an only son, Harry Stuart-Stirling-Crawfurd-Everard, born Jan. 30, 1848, at Claybrooke Hall, Leicestershire, England. Capt. WiUiam Stirling died at Castlemilk Dec. 1, 1825. 10 Helen Stirling, born at Cadder, Feb. 14, 1783; mar ried, in 1816, the Rev. Angus Makellar, D.D.; had a son, the Rev. WilHam Makellar, born Aug. 29, 1816. 11 Anne Stirling, born at Keir, Feb. 23, 1785; died un married June 4, 1849. XIX JAMES STIRLING OF KEIR AND CADDER (1793-1831). Born at Cadder, Oct. 8, 1766. He entered the 11th Dragoons as lieutenant in 1787 and remained until 1793. He made considerable additions to Keir house on the western side; died unmarried July 26, 1831 ; buried in Lecropt church. He was succeeded by his brother XIX ARCHIBALD STIRLING OF KEIR AND CADDER (1831-1847). Born at Cadder, Aug. 2, 1769. He went to Jamaica In early Hfe and was for twenty-five years a planter there on his father's estates at Hampden and Frontier. He com pleted the additions to Keir house, begun by his brother, and added considerably to the value of the estates by the discovery and development of iron, coal, and freestone. He sold the estate of Frontier in Jamaica and purchased from his brother Charles the estate and house of Kenmure, where he Hved for a time, then removed to Edinburgh. He married, June 1, 1815, EHzabeth MaxweU, born In 1793, second daughter of Sir John Maxwell of Pollok, in Renfrewshire, seventh Baronet, by his wife Hannah Anne, THE KEIR LINE 83 daughter of Richard Gardiner of Aldborough, Suffolk. Her issue was heir of her brother. Sir John Maxwell, eighth Baronet, who died without issue. Elizabeth died Sept. 5, 1822. Archibald died Apr. 9, 1847. Archibald's children were: XX 1 William Stirling, born at Kenmure, Mar. 8, 1818; suc ceeded his father In Keir and Cadder and his uncle in Pollok. 2 Hannah Ann Stirling, born at Kenmure, Aug. 17, 1816; died unmarried at Carlsbad, Germany, July 18, 1843 ; buried at Lecropt. 3 EHzabeth Stirling, born at Kenmure, Aug. 24, 1822; died unmarried Sept. 12, 1845 ; buried at Lecropt. XX SIR WILLIAM STIRLING-MAXWELL OF KEIR AND CADDER, NINTH BARONET OF POLLOK (1847- 1878). He was born at Kenmure, Mar. 8, 1818. Educated at private school In Buckinghamshire; Trinity College, Cambridge, B.A., 1839, M.A., 1843. Spent some time abroad, after leaving college In 1839, In Spain and the Levant; explored Mount Leba non; Hved with the monks on INJount Carmel, and returned to England from Syria in 1843. He made other visits to Spain and became greatly Interested in Spanish art. His researches on the subject were embodied in a work which first appeared in 1848, — "Annals of the Artists of Spain" (London, 3 vols., 8vo), — a work which has remained an authority and has appeared in many editions and was translated into German and French. In 1852 was issued " The Cloister Life of the Emperor Charles V " (London, 8vo), which has likewise been translated into other tongues and passed through many editions. In 1847 William Stirling succeeded to the family estates, which he disentailed in 1849, upon the death of his father. Be tween that date and 1851 he remodelled the mansion at Keir. In 1852 he sold the estate of Hampden in Jamaica, the remainder of the family holdings in that Isle. He was a member of Parlia ment for Perthshire in 1857, '59 and '65 and '74; member of the Universities Commission, 1859, the Historical Manuscripts Commission and Scottish Education Board. Besides his Scottish residences, Mr. Stirling had a fine mansion in London, where he 84 THE STERLING GENEALOGY entertained freely, and where he associated Intimately with the men prominent in literature in his day: the Due d'Aumale, Lord Dufferin, Thackeray, Monckton Milnes, and Preseott, the histo rian. He was elected a rector of St. Andrews University, Nov. 27, 1862, over Lord Dalhousie ; In 1870 a rector of Aberdeen Uni versity ; on Feb. 5, 1872, was installed rector of Edinburgh University, and on Apr. 27, 1876, chancellor of Glasgow Uni versity. On June 21, 1876, he was created D.C.L. by the University of Oxford, and the same year he had the exceptional honor for a commoner of being nominated a knight of the Thistle. In 1865, by the death of his uncle. Sir John Maxwell, ninth Baronet of Pollok, William succeeded to the title and estate and assumed the additional name of Maxwell. Sir William took great interest In the breeding of short-horned cattle and Clydesdale horses, and was a member of the Highland Agricultural Society in 1841 ; was elected honorary secre tary Jan. 15, 1868, and was also president of the Glasgow Agri cultural Society. His hobby was the collection of works of art and vertu and of sixteenth century engravings ; of the bibUog- raphy of proverbs, and in making additions to his extensive library at Keir. He passed many hours in the reading-room of the British Museum Library and was appointed a trustee of that institution in 1872. He was also a trustee of the National Gal lery and a member of the senate of London University, 1874-1878. A terra-cotta bust of Sir WilHam is in the National Portrait Gallery in London. Five years after his death his most important literary work was pubHshed, " Don John of Austria, or Passages from the History of the Sixteenth Century, 1547-1578," 2 vols., 8vo. He also contributed many papers to periodicals and issued some thirteen volumes of an historical character, several of which were privately printed. (For a more extended account of Sir Wil liam's career see the " Dictionary of National Biography," Vol. LIV, London, 1898). Sir WilHam married first. In Paris, Apr. 26, 1865, Anna Maria, third daughter of David Leslie Melville, tenth Earl of Leven and THE KEIR LINE 85 Melville, who died Dec. 8, 1874; married second. Mar. 1, 1877, Caroline EHzabeth Sarah Norton, who died on June 15, follow ing. Sir WilHam Stirlmg-MaxweU died at Venice, Jan. 15, 1878 ; burled in Lecropt church. Sir WilHam's children by his first marriage were: XXI John Stirling-Maxwell, born June 6, 1866, succeeded his father. Archibald Stirling, born In 1867; lieutenant 3d Bat talion, Princess Louise Argyll and Southerland Highlanders ; captain Scots Guards ; unmarried. Address: Keir House, Dunblane, Perthshire. XXI SIR JOHN STIRLING-MAXWELL, TENTH BARONET OF POLLOK (1878- ). He was born June 6, 1866; married in 1901 Ann Christian, daughter of the Right Hon. Sir Herbert Eustace Maxwell, seventh Bart, of Monreith, by Mary, eldest daughter of H. F. Campbell. Sir John was educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge (B.A.) ; M.P. (C), College Division of Glasgow, 1895-1906. By the will of the late baronet, his eldest son, upon attaining his majority, was to elect between the estates of Pollok and Keir, the baronetcy having originally been limited to the heirs of entail of the former. The POLLOK estate comprises 4773 acres, including mines and quarries, and has an income of £14,000 annually. Ad dress: 48 Belgrave Sq., S. W., London; Pollok House, PoUok- shaws, Renfrewshire. The estate of KEIR comprises 8863 acres, with an annual Income of £6000. Keir, the most imposing and beautiful place in a locahty celebrated for its scenery, is situated on a rising ground between the rivers Allan and Forth, four miles from the city of Stirling and two from the picturesque town of Dunblane. In front of the mansion rise the wooded and precipitous rocks of StirHng, Craig Forth, and Abbey Crag, out of the rich alluvial plain of the Forth. Somewhat nearer, in the east, the view is bounded by Dumiat, the finest and boldest of the Ochil hlUs, and the rich woods of Aithrey and Kippenross. Below the house lies the vale of Blair Drummond, with the last defended Scottish fortress, the Castle of Doune, and far to 86 THE STERLING GENT^ALOGY the north the prospect Is terminated by the magnificent range of the noble Grampian Hills ; the mountains of Ben Lodi, Ben Lo mond, and Ben Venue, all being included within the horizon of Keir. The old house was a large and ugly building, — an oblong square, three floors high, and whitewashed. It contained noth ing worthy of notice, excepting a huge saloon on the ground floor, painted in fresco, and overlooking the lovely valley toward Doune Castle, and a handsome drawing-room, with some good pictures, on the second floor, which commanded a view of the three remark able rocks on the plain of the Forth. About the year 1830 the old house of Keir received very considerable additions; a hand some corridor and spacious dining-room and drawing-room were built on the ground floor, and about the same time great alterations were made in the park, which is of considerable ex tent. Inclining downwards to the rivers Forth and Allan, and having a handsome lodge both on the StirHng and Dumblane roads. Under the care of the late proprietor. Sir William Stirling- Maxwell, Bart., the character of the house and grounds was greatly changed, and Keir was made one of the most remarkable places in Scotland. In former times the shaved lawn of the park came close up to the windows of the house ; now, immense terraces are inter posed between the mansion house and the lawn, so as to give to the place the air of one of the magnificent villas In the vicinity of Rome. The entrance to the house has been entirely changed, and stately colonnades and covered galleries, adorned with artificial rock work, have been thrown out between the house and the ofiices. The interior was greatly changed, the library, among other altera tions, being heightened to include two floors of the house. A number of paintings by the old masters are among the collection of valuable works of art.-^ The estate of CADDER, in Cadder parish, Lanarkshire, near Glasgow, which has been in the possession of the Stirling family ' A visitation of The Seats and Homes of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, Sir Bernard Burke, London, 1855, Vol. II. THE KEIR LINE 87 uninterruptedly since the twelfth century, and is now owned by Capt. Archibald Stirling of Keir, comprises 5691 acres, having a rental income of £9000 and produces minerals to the value of £3250 annually. The present tenant is G. Buchanan. Address: Bishopbriggs, Glasgow. CJ)e g'tirltngs of Crais^barnet anti (Glorat, iEilton of Campsite, ^ttrlings|)ire T jORALDUS, VICECOMES 1; so named in a charter by King David I, granting Kelso Abbey a salt pit in Carsaak, dated " apud Strivelin," before 1147. (Chartulary of Kelso.) He is held to have been one of the distinguished strangers from the south who were brought by David I to cIvIHze his native coun try, and from the names of the other witnesses to David's charter must have been of the highest rank. John, Bishop of Glasgow, one of the witnesses, having died in 1147, according to the chronicles of Melrose and Holyrood, Toraldus thus flourished at that early date. Nothing more seems to be known of him.^ ' It will be observed that there is a marked difference between the origin of the family here given and that supplied by Sir William Fraser, in his work, " The Stir lings of Keir and their Family Papers," immediately preceding. Why the two historians of the Scottish family did not reach a common ground respecting the identity of the first two generations, does not appear. There is no mention in Mr. Bain's work, here given in its entirety, of the difference between his explanation of the family's source, and that given in Mr. Eraser's earlier work. Each claim seems to rest upon ndisput- able authority. These two gentlemen have made very exhaustive researches in their efl'orts to find all existing material respecting the early generations of the family and it is fair to assume that they have discovered all that we can ever hope to know of these, our early ancestors. Whether Walter de Striuelyng and Toraldus "vicecomes de Strivelyn" were identical, and are confused as two separate individuals, the compiler of this present history cannot surmise. Mr. Fraser was aware of the existence of Toraldus, for he is claimed to have been the ancestor of the Stirling Family by William Playfair in his extensive work "British Family Antiquity," published in London in 1811. 2 William Playfair in his work, above mentioned, states: "There have been a multiphcity of branches from the original stock; viz., the Stu-lings of Glesneck (said to have derived their descent from Henry, a natural son of Da^vid de Scotia, 'Comes de Huntingdon et de Gorioch,' brother to William King of Scotland in 1165, who was called the Lyon which Henry is frequently spoken of in Abbey Chartularies, etc., and assumed his name from the town of Stirling or Striveling) and the Stirlings of Calder in Lanarkshire (whose genealogy commenced, according to the authority of Old Church and Churchyard, Clachan of Campsie, Burlll Place or the Ancient Stirlings of Craig barnet AND Glorat THE STIRLINGS OF CRAIGBARNET 89 II WILLIAM, " filius Thoraldi Vicecomes de Strivelyn," son of the preceding. (1165-1214, Chartulary of Arbroath.) His status and relationship are vouched for (1) by a charter the chartulary of the episcopal see of Glasgow, the original of which was in the Scots College at Paris, with 'Wilhelmus, fiUus Thoraldi.' possessor of the lands of Calder in the reign of King David I)." The ancestor of these, the above mentioned Willelmus, fihus "Thoraldi Vicomes de Strivehng" made a donation to the bishop and the chapter of the see ot Glasgow "de molendino suo de Calder," together with certain lauds "versus Ecclesiam de Calder" and from his office of Sheriff of the county of Stu-hng, adopted the surname and designation of Stu-hng, or as it was called iu ancient writs and deeds, Strivelyn. There is also another notification by the same "Willeknus, fihus Thoraldi, Vicomes de Strivelyn, Ecclesiae Sancte Maria de Strivelyn & abbate & conventue ejusdem," that is to say, to the Abbey of Cambuskenneth, "de Ecclesia de Ku-kintaUoch, in puram & perpetunam elemosyanam." His successor, if not the son of this Willelmus, Vicomes de Strivelyn, was Petrus de Strivelyn, who was a witness, under the name of Strivelyn, to a charter of King William to the Abbey of Cambuskenneth in 1200. P. 586, Vol. VII. John Riddell, in his work wherein he claims the representation of the Stirlings of Cadder for the Drumpellier branch also finds the early generations to be ditferent from those detailed by Mr. Fraser, and agrees with Playfair. Relative to this point he says: " A full statement of the original and early ancestry of the fibulati (a term derived from the fact of their having buckles on their shield as distinguished from the Stirlings of Moray and Glenesk, whose shield bore three stars) StriveUenses in the person of the ancient and distinguished Vicecomites de Strivehne from whom the former derive their descent and their name." I. Toraldus or Thoraldus — Vicecomes — the first generation and conceived ancestor from what will transpire of the Stirhngs in question. Proofs: Charter by David I who reigned from 1125 to 1153, to the Abbey of Kelso, of a saltpit in Carsaak, dated "apud Strivehn," which is witnessed — "Roberts, Saueti Andree Episcopo; Johanne, Glasqueusi Episcopo; Edwardo, Chancellario ; Duncano- Comiti; Herberto, Camerario; Toraldo, Vicecomite; Alwino MacArchile, Uctredo fiho Fergusii." All the above witnesses were persons of the highest rank and consid eration holding great public offices and beside the two first Bishops of the Kingdom, the Chancellor and Chamberlain, there is Duncan, Earl of Fife and Uctred, son of Fergus, the Lord of Galloway. Thoraldus is held to have been a Saxon chief or leader, whom with various Saxons, Normans and strangers David I, during what Chalmers styles the Scoto-Saxon period, imported into Scotland to colonize and civilize it. From the date of the above charter at Stirling, taken with what will follow, we may conclude that the Sheriffdom he undoubtedly held was that of Stirling. This charter must have been signed in or before 1147, that being the year when, according to the "Chronicls of Melrose and Holyrood," John, Bishop of Glasgow, a witness thereto, died. II. WiLLiEMUs, Filius Thoraldi, Vicecomes de Strivelyn, son and heir of the preceding Thoraldus. The proof of his existence and connection is found in a charter by William the Lion, who reigned from 1165 to 1214, to the Abbey of Arbroath, of a saltpit in the Kars, which is witnessed " inter ahas, by Wihiemo fiho Thoraldi." Further, in a charter without date "Willemus, fiUus Thoraldi, vicecomes de Strivelyn" to the Church of St. Mary of Stirhng and Abbot thereof (the same as of Cambuskenneth), of the Church of KirkintuUoch and others. III. Alkxandee, son of WiUiam, son of Thorald, or as he came to be styled, Alex- 90 THE STERLING GENEALOGY of William the Lion to Arbroath Abbey, of a salt pit in the Kars to which he is a witness ; (2) a charter by the same king to the Abbey of Dunfermline, to which he is a witness, granted at Stir ling; and (3) a charter granted by himself, as "William, son of Thorald, Sheriff of Stirling," of the church of Kirkintilloch, to Cambuskenneth Abbey, witnessed by Alan, his son, among others. These are all without date but are prior to 1214, when Wil Ham the Lion died. Other documents, cited by Riddell in his com ments on the pretensions of the house of Keir to the representation of the sheriffs of Stirling, show that WiUiam had at least three sons: III 1 Alexander de Strivelyn, his heir. 2 Alan de Strivelyn, and IV 3 John de Strivelyn, who succeeded his brother. Ill "ALEXANDER DE STRIVELYN (1222-1244), son of WilHam, son of Thorald," or simply " Sheriff of StirHng " and Justiciary of Lothian, was the first proprietor on record of Ochil tree and Cadder. The charters and other documents cited by Riddell from the Chartularies of Dunfermline of the priory of St. Andrew of New- bottle and other sources fully prove his existence and style, and that he had a brother IV JOHN DE STRIVELYN, afterwards Sir John de Strive lyn, " Dominus de Ochiltree," and also sheriff of Stirling. He is called the son of Alexander (No. Ill) by the editor of the Stirlings of Keir; but from the evidence adduced by Riddell he was more probably his younger brother and appears to have flour ished about the middle of the thirteenth century. In the next generation, three knights appear on record, who ander Vicecomes of Strivelyn and Justiciary of Lothian also Sheriff of Stirling and proprietor of Ochiltree and Cadder the original patrimonies of the fibulati Strivelienses aown to 1541. The Vicecomites of Stirling had not yet in the time of Alexander adopted the sur name of Strivelyn, which they came afterwards to take, from the high office which they uniformly held. In this way the original ancestry and descent of the fibulati Strive lienses have been ueduced, through their rei-resentatives, the Vicecomites of Strivelyn (then as much the capital of Scotland as Edinburgh), which high office was in a manner hereditary in the family and from which they derived their surname; with it they conjoined their noted patrimonies of Ochiltree and Cadder besides other valuable domains and fiefs. THE STIRLINGS OF CRAIGBARNET 91 there is little doubt were the sons of the above Sir John. They were: V 1 Sir Alexander de Strivelyn, " del conte de Lanark," who swore fealty to Edward I of England in 1296. He was the ancestor of the Cadder line. 2 Sir John de Strivelyn of Carse and Alva. He appears as " Jehan de Striveline, Chevaler," on the Ragman Roll. His seal, three round buckles on a chief, is in the Chapter House Collection, H. M. Public Record Office. His only daughter, having married one of the Menteiths of Ruskie, carried his estates into that family, who, in consequence of the alliance, quartered the Stirling buckles with their own coat of arms. 3. Sir William de Strivelyn, ancestor of the Keir line. V SIR ALEXANDER DE STRIVELYN OE CADDER died some time before 1304, leaving a widow, whose christian name was Marie. Among the Scottish Chancery documents in the Public Record Ofiice, the editor lately found a writ by Edward I, dated " TuUib- othevIUe, 20 April" (1304), commanding the sheriff of Lanark to allow Marie, widow of " Monsieur Alexander de Strivelyn," to have peaceable possession of her lands in heritage, held in capite, as she had done homage and fealty. There is a similar writ to the sheriff of Dumfries; and from this it may be concluded the lady was an heiress. It has not hitherto been known that the Stirhngs of Cadder ever had lands in this latter county. Alexan der left a son VI JOHN DE STRIVELYN, kiUed at the battle of HaHdon HiU, July 19, 1333. His son: VII SIR JOHN DE STRIVELYN OF CADDER, who died before 1408, in which year his son: VIII WILLIAM DE STRIVELYN had a charter of Cadder from Matthew, Bishop of Glasgow. He was a hostage for the ransom of King James I, and appears to have died about 1434. He was the father of: IX 1 Sir WiUiam de Strivelyng of Cadder and Regorton, an cestor of Janet Stirhng, heiress of Cadder. 92 THE STERLING GENEALOGY IX 2 Gilbert de Strivelyn, ancestor of the Stirlings of Craig bernard and Glorat. IX GILBERT DE STRIVELYN married the daughter and heiress of Alicia de Erth, Lady of Cragbernard, and died a young man before 1434, leaving a minor son and heir: X JOHN DE STRIVELYN OF CRAGBERNARD. He was one of the jurors on the service of James Livingstone as heir to his father, James, Lord Livingstone, in the barony and castle of Calendar, etc., on Nov. 7, 1467. He was also one of the jurors on the service of John, Lord Dernley, in 1473. He resigned in 1486, Cragbernard, Bal- grochqueris, Corfatrik, Leychedis, and Balglas, in favor of his eldest son John, reserving his own life rent. On May 29, 1487, he was one of the jurors who served William de Strivelyn, heir of Sir William de Strivelyn of Cadder, his father, in the lands of Letter. He is said to have married a daughter of Galbraith of Kil- crench. He died about July 26, 1497, and was succeeded by his son: XI SIR JOHN STRIVELING OF CRAGBERNARD. He was also one of the jurors on the service of William de Strivelyn of Cadder in 1487. On his father's resignation he re ceived from James III, on May 29, 1486, a charter of Crag bernard and other lands. He is there styled the King's beloved, familiar squire. He was a courtier and a man of distinction, and much about the persons of this unfortunate sovereign and his son, by the latter of whom he was knighted. According to documents cited in Chalmer's Caledonia (Vol. Ill, p. 278), he obtained from James IV a grant of the keeping of Dumbarton Castle for nineteen years on July 26, 1497. This honorable and responsible post was filled by his younger son and his grandson during the greater part of the following half cen tury. On May 1, 1502, he was Comptroller to King James IV. This king visited Sir John at Craigbernard in 1507, as the ac counts of the Lord High Treasurer for that year, February 9, bear : " Item, that nycht in Craigbernard, to the King to play o p< Mo o •A O Eh < u THE STIRLINGS OF CRAIGBARNET 93 at the cartis, XXIHj s." The King is supposed to have held a court at the place since known as Court HiU. Sir John Striveling acquired the lands of Glorat from Mat thew, Earl of Lennox, by charter, dated May 27, 1508, confirmed by James IV by charter dated the 31st of the same month, wherein he is styled the King's famUiar knight. On June 6, 1508, Sir John founded a chaplainry In the church of Campsie and at his place of Craigbernard, the provisions of which grant are curious and interesting. Sir John married Margaret, eldest daughter of James, third Lord Abernethy of Saltoun. He died before Aug. 3, 1510. He had at least four sons : XII 1 George Strivelyn, his heir. 2 WiUiam Strivelyn, first of GLORAT (q. v.). 3 Walter Strivelyn, first of BALLAGAN (q.v.). 4 Robert Strivelyn, brother-german of William, named in a grant by Colin Campbell of Auchinhowie to WiUiam Stirling of Glorat, of the ward of the lands of Branzaite, is clearly a fourth son of Sir John. He had also a daughter who married John Lennox of Balcorroch. XII GEORGE STRIVELING OF CRAIGBERNARD. On Aug. 15, 1510, he received from Matthew, Earl of Lennox, a precept of sasine as heir of his father in Glorat and Kilwynnet, on which he was infeft the 21st of the same month. On June 17, 1511, George Striveling " Dominus de Cragbernard," as heir of his deceased father. Sir John, the first founder and patron, In ducted Sir George Mason, late vicar of Drumman (Drymen) to the chaplainry in the parish of Campsie and the private chapel of Craigbernard. George married before Mar. 16, 1502, EHzabeth Park, by whom he had seven sons and one daughter. He died between Feb. 10 and Apr. 12, 1520, and was succeeded by his eldest son. His children were: XIII 1 John Striveling, his heir. 2 James Striveling, witness to a charter by Sir James StirHng of Keir, dated Aug. 11, 1566. 94 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 3 William Striveling. 4 Duncan Striveling. 5 William Striveling. 6 Walter. (The last four are mentioned as brothers- german to the " Auld Lard " of Craigbernard in 1565.) 7 David, mentioned as her deceased brother In a discharge by Margaret Stirling, spouse of Andrew Symple of Bryntschellis, dated Nov. 30, 1565. 8 Margaret Striveling, the above. XIII JOHN STRIVELING OF CRAIGBERNARD. John, Earl of Lennox, granted a precept on Apr. 18, 1520, In his favor as heir of his father in Craigbarnet and Kylwinnet. He appears as a witness and otherwise in various deeds to June 12, 1579, when he resigned his estates In favor of his eldest son, John, who had a charter of that date from Robert, Earl of Lennox. John mar ried Euphame Logan, probably a daughter of John Logan of Gartconnell, before Feb. 10, 1520. He died between June 12, 1579, and Dec. 22, 1580, when he was called umquhile in a discharge by James, his third son. (So stated in the Genealogy of the Stirhngs of Keir. But in an old Inventory of Writs there is a Prorogation of a Submis sion between William Livingston of Kilsyth and Marion Foster, spouse of John Stirling of Craigbarnet, on account of Wilham Stirling of Glorat, one of the arbiters, dated Jan. 1, 1534.) John's children were: XIV 1 John Striveling, his heir. 2 Walter Striveling, a witness in 1546. 3 James Striveling, mentioned in 1580. 4 Margaret Striveling, presumed his daughter from her mention In the dispensation for her marriage to David Watson in June, 1545. XIV JOHN STRIVELING OF CRAIGBERNARD. He succeeded his father before December, 1580. He was one of the executors named in the will of Walter Striveling of Ballagan on Dec. 17, 1697, confirmed in the Edinburgh Commissary Court Books, July 4, 1599. He seems to have married Margaret Reid and to have had at least two children. He was living In 16 — i the date of his death is apparently unknown. ^MO.VK.KT House, th. Hom. o. George H. Miller-Stirling THE STIRLINGS OF CRAIGBARNET 95 His children: XV John Striveling, his successor. Jean Striveling, who married, Oct. 7, 1593, Walter Bu chanan of Splttal. XV JOHN STRIVELING OF CRAIGBERNARD. He ap pears to have married first, Margaret Graham, who died in June, 1587 ; second, in 1588, EHzabeth, daughter of John Hamilton of Bardowie. He and his second wife had a charter of Craig bernard and other lands from Ludovic, Duke of Lennox, in 1591. He died between 1633 and 1640. His children by his first marriage were: XVI 1 John Striveling, his successor. 2 WilHam Striveling. 3 Robert Striveling. 4 Alan Striveling. 5 Andrew Striveling. (These children appear as execu tors in their mother's will.) 6 Agnes Striveling, testament, dated in 1587. 7 Margaret Striveling. 8 Jane Striveling. 9 SibeUa Striveling. 10 Elspeth Striveling, contracted In marriage to Gabriel Corbet of Hardgray, Apr. 19, 1600. XVI JOHN STRIVELING OF CRAIGBERNARD. He married, Oct. 11, 1618, Annabella, daughter of Thomas Ewing of Cuklspow. He seems to have died before May 9, 1646, and was succeeded by his son XVII JOHN STRIVELING OF CRAIGBERNARD. Born in 1627, as in a deposition made by him In 1673, he gives his age as " 46 years or thereby." He had a precept from WiUiam Livingston of KUsyth, as heir of his father, In parts of Crag bernard, on May 9, 1646. He is named as baihe in a charter of adjudication by Sir Mungo Stirling of Glorat, Knt., dated July 27, 1655. He married in Nov., 1656, Mary, youngest daughter of Sir Mungo StirHng of Glorat. Her tocher was 6000 merks. He died between 1697 and 1700. His wife died in 1719, aged 86. 96 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Children : XVHI 1 Mungo Stirling, his successor. 2 George Stirling, who was a writer In Glasgow and witnessed a bond by the Laird, Apr. 29, 1708. He was living in 1712, and was named in a letter by his brother Mungo to the Laird of Garden. 3 James Stirling, witnessed a discharge by his father, May 18, 1684. 4 A daughter, who married Bell of Antermony. XVHI MUNGO STIRLING OF CRAIGBERNARD. On Feb. 26, 1702, he entered into an agreement of sale of his estate with Sir Mungo Stirling of Glorat. He and his wife sold the Mains of Craigbernard, etc., to John Stirling of Keir in 1731. Archibald Stirling, who succeeded his brother John in Keir, re conveyed the estate to James Stirling, son of Mungo, in 1768. As Mr. Fraser remarks, this transaction Is an honorable one to the Keir family. Mungo Stirling married Marjory Stirling, his cousin, the daughter of Sir George, of Glorat, the first baronet. He died of " cold and asthma," Jan. 7, 1733, aged 73 years. His widow survived him only eleven days, dying on Jan. 18, 1733, also of " cold and asthma," aged 63 years. They had two sons and a daughter: XIX 1 James Stirling, his successor. 2 A son, name not ascertained. 3 Mary StirHng, who married George Graham of Schauno- chile, a cadet of the Grahams of Airth. Her de scendants succeeded to Craigbarnet. She died in 1759, aged 70 years and upwards. XIX JAMES STIRLING OF CRAIGBARNET. He had a tack from John StirHng of Keir of the Mains of Craigbarnet, dated July 20, 1730. He was " out " in the risings of 1715 and 1745. He captured during the latter eleven dragoons without assistance and after receiving many shots. How he did it does not appear. It was certainly a remarkable feat, arguing either great stupidity or pusillanimity in the soldiers or consummate skill on the part of the Laird of Craigbarnet. He was also said to have concealed him- The Oeeices, Craigbarnet, erected in 1785 upon the Site OP the Ancient Castle of Craigbarnet THE STIRLINGS OF CRAIGBARNET 97 self from pursuit while in hiding at this time. In the plantations of Woodhead, opposite to Craigbarnet, dressed as an old woman spinning. (There is also a tradition that he was sometimes hidden in a secret chamber in the old house of Glorat.) He was cap tured and confined In the Castle of Dumbarton in May, 1746, along with James StirHng of Keir. He married Catharine, daughter of James Monteith of Auld- cathy. He was not reinvested in his estates untU 1768, when he was quite an elderly man. He died after Feb. 17, 1774. Issue : XX 1 John Stirling, who succeeded. 2 Charlotte StirHng who married James Gartshore of Al- derston, by whom she had four sons: James, who died in France, unmarried; John, who died unmar ried; Alexander, who succeeded to Craigbarnet; MaxweU, who died in the West Indies, unmarried; and a daughter, who died unmarried. 3 James StirHng (a natural son), who married and had a daughter. XX JOHN STIRLING OF CRAIGBARNET. He exe cuted, Mar. 14, 1799, an entail of Craigbarnet, in which, after the heirs of his own body, he called to the succession the heirs of the body of his sister, Charlotte StirHng and her husband, James Gartshore, whom failing, the heirs of the body of Robert Graham Burden of Feddel. Under this substitution Charles Campbell Graham, only son of John Graham, succeeded to Craigbarnet. John Stirling married Anne, daughter of Sir Patrick Murray of Balmanno, Bart. He died before May 28, 1805, without law ful issue and was succeeded by his nephew XXI ALEXANDER GARTSHORE-STIRLING OF CRAIGBARNET, third son of James Gartshore and Charlotte Stirling, as before shown, who took the name of Stirling in addi tion to his own. He was born Jan. 21, 1773, and became a lieu tenant in the Royal Navy. He married (proclamation of banns made on Feb. 23, 1806) Ann, only daughter of James Millar of Glasgow. He died of heart disease, Apr. 21, 1852, without issue, and was succeeded by 98 THE STERLING GENEALOGY XXII CHARLES CAMPBELL GRAHAM-STIRLING OF CRAIGBARNET, the only son of the deceased John Graham, who was the second son of Rob ert Graham Burden of Feddel, whose grandmother was Mary Stirling, as before stated. He was a major In the army and a captain in the 42d High landers, or Black Watch, with which regiment he served with distinction in the Crimean War. He commanded at the final assault on Sebastopol in Sep tember, 1853. He married at Ballagan House, Dec. 2, 1856, Elizabeth Agnes, elder daughter of the late Robert Dunmore Napier of BaUikinrain. He died July 25, 1898, and was succeeded by his only child. XXIII CAROLINE FRANCES MILLER-STIRLING OF CRAIGBARNET. She married, Jan. 10, 1883, George H. Miller (who added the name of StirHng to his own), commander of the Royal Navy, now retired, and third son of the late James Black Miller, Esq., of Muirshiels, Renfrewshire. The estate of CRAIGBARNET consists of 3400 acres lying in the parishes of Campsie and Strathblane, Stirhngshire, having an annual income of some £1700. Address : Craigbarnet, Campsie Glen. Issue of the above : Elizabeth Georglna Caroline, bom Mar. 9, 1885. Harry James Graham Stirling, born at Halifax, N. S., Aug. 2, 1886. Edward George Bradshaw, born Apr. 8, 1890. Arthur Eustuce Stirling, born July 15, 1895. CJe g^ttrlinss of (Hlorat THE elder line of Craigbarnet ha-vdng failed in the person of John Stirling (XX) in 1805, the male representation devolved upon their kinsmen of Glorat. The lands of Glorat, or a part of them (for there is reason to beHeve that he held some part of them already), were acquired in 1507 by Sir John Striveling (XI) of Craigbernard, who on May 27, 1508, had a charter from the superior, Matthew, second Earl of Lennox. The second son of Sir John and his wife Margaret Abernethy was: I WILLIAM STRIVELING, FIRST OF GLORAT. The above Earl Matthew, on Oct. 10, 1508, granted a charter to him, therein styled son of the Earl's beloved cousin. Sir John Strive hng, Knt., which bears that the lands had been resigned in Wil liam's favor by his father. On July 8, 1523, John, third Earl of Lennox, bound himself, " becauss of profitts and gratitude don be the said William to ws," to give him new infeftment of the lands of Glorat and the superiority of the lands of Easter Baldorane, belonging to Walter Stewart. In fulfilment of which promise the Earl, on Aug. 3, thereafter, granted him a charter of these lands and superiority. On Feb. 20, 1529, George Colquhoun of Glyne conveyed the 50*. lands of old extent of Wester Baldoran to Wil liam Striveling and Margaret Houstoun, his spouse, by charter of that date. By indenture, dated June 24, 1510, between Robert, Lord Erskine, and WilHam Striveling of Glorat, which contains a curious list of the effects within the fortress, it would seem that WUHam had been previously keeper of Dumbarton Castle, probably as deputy to his father. On Feb. 3, 1514, John, Earl of Lennox, in consideration that " our traist cousyng and famlHar servitour, 100 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Williame Strivelyng of Glorat, has to his labouris, travelhs, costis and expensis, gotten and optenit to us the Castale of Dunbertane," bound himself to give to William and his heirs charter and seisin of the £5 lands of Keppock. After the cruel murder of this Earl on LinHthgow field In 1526 by Sir James Hamilton of Fynnart, William Striveling ob tained from Sir James the office of keeper of Dumbarton Castle for seventeen years, from Whitsunday following the date of the deed, — Mar. 19, 1527. William Strivelyng was appointed curator to Matthew, the fourth Earl of Lennox (an office only conferred on a near relative) by grant under the Privy Seal of James V, dated Aug. 3, 1531, and he was Sheriff of Dumbartonshire in that year. In a letter of bailliary granted to him on July 10, 1532, he is styled the Earl's well beloved cousin and curator. He signs along with his ward, a gift by Matthew, Earl of Levanax, with consent of William Stryvelyng of Glorat, his curator, to Sir John Striveling of Keir, of the non-entry duties of the lands of Auchinhowie, dated Aug. 1, 1532. To this deed, his seal is said to be appended. William Stryvelyng met with a sudden end to his busy career. He was murdered on Good Friday, 1534, by Humphry Galbrath and his accomplices, being then on the King's employment, coming from Strivehng to Dumbarton, by those who, in the expressive Scottish phrase, " wes hounded out for that end, becaus the said William did take the Castell of Dunbarton from those who wes in possession thereof, and did possess the said John, Earl of Lennox therein." He was married first, before Apr. 20, 1517, to Mariota Bris bane, a daughter of Brisbane of Bishoptoun. John Brisbane of Bishoptoun was on the above date appointed one of her attorneys by James V. His second wife, to whom he was married before 1527, was Margaret, a daughter of Houstoun, of that family. By his first marriage he had : II 1 George Striveling, his heir. By his second marriage he had : 2 Andrew Striveling, ancestor of the Stirlings of LAW and EDINB ARNET, now extinct in the male line (q.v.). Glorat House, Home ov Sir Chakles E. F. Stirling, Baut. THE STIRLINGS OF GLORAT 101 3 James Strivehng, styled Mr. James, brother-german to An drew Stirling of Law, on Jan. 27, 1561, and on May 4, 1564. 4 John Striveling. 5 Walter Strivehng, who as " brother to the said capitane " was a pledge for George in the articles of agreement between the Regent Arran and the latter, dated Apr. 1, 1545. He was slain when quite a youth, before Mar. 3, 1545-1546, on which date John SympiU of Foulwod and John SympUl, his son and heir-apparent, and others, found caution to underly the law at the next justice aires of Dumbarton and Renfrew, for art and part In the cruel slaughter of Walter Strivelyng, brother of George Strivelyng of Glorat. Old Globat Seals H GEORGE STRIVELING OF GLORAT. He was served heir of his father In Glorat and Baldoran on Jan. 15, 1537. As captain of the Castle of Dumbarton he was granted receipts on July 30 and Mar. 19, 1536, to Huchoun Rose, Baron of Kilravock, for sums due his " burd " while In ward there. As son and heir of William Strivelyng, he had a crown charter of the lands of Mains and others in Dumbartonshire, dated May 24, 1536, and another of the lands of Glorat, Baldorran, Portnellan, Halliday, Capeth, and Park of Inchinman, dated July 15, 1646. He also had a charter of the lands of Keppoch, from Matthew, Earl of Lennox, on Apr. 1, 1544. He succeeded his father In the captaincy of Dumbarton Castle, having had a gift of that oflSce from James V, dated at Stirling, Apr. 13, 1634. This document narrates the true service done to the King and his father by the late WiUiam Striveling and his 102 THE STERLING GENEALOGY father (Sir John), and that WilHam was cruelly slain last Good Friday acting for the King In his charge and service. In the fol lowing month the King wrote to George, thanking him for his diligence and good service " wherebye ye could have done us nae greater pleasour." ^ On the death of James V, Matthew, Earl of Lennox, returned to Scotland in 1543. On January 27 of that year he granted the captaincy of Dumbarton Castle to George Striveling, and on Apr. 19, 1644, it appears that the Earl and George entered into a mutual bond, offensive and defensive. Tytler (Hist, of Scotland) relates how Lennox and his secretary, Thomas Bischop, attempted to persuade George Striveling to surrender the Castle, without suc cess, and though the captain would have protected his relative, the Earl, from violence, the garrison took arms, on which Lennox and his English followers betook themselves for safety to their ships. The captain appears to have resolved to hold the Castle tlU he could make safe terms with the Regent Arran. He stood a siege for many months, and at last entered into articles of agreement with Arran on Apr, 1, 1545. Tytler, on the authority of Bishop Lesley, says that George Striveling, for a high reward, was Induced to deHver the fortress into the Governor's hands, but the terms of the articles afford no countenance to this assertion, and show distinctly that George Striveling was to continue to hold the Castle for the Queen, with the Governor's approval. If he had dehvered It to his cousin Len nox, representing the English interests, then there might have been some foundation for the charge, which, however, seems groundless. Besides, aU his influential neighbors, some of them his near relatives, the Barons of Lennox, by their declaration of July 13, ' Letter by James V to Greorge Stirhng of Glorat thanking him for his service; dated May 21, 1534. Rex. Trast and well beloved friend, we greet you heartily ; and has understoud by our secretar and James Wallace pursevant, the bearer, your dilhgence and good service done to us att this time, whereby ye could have done us nae greater pleasour ; wherefor we thank you greatly, praying you to continew in your diligence and gud service in time coming. Like as the said James will inform you, as ye will report our speciale thanks and reward, and doe us singular empleasour. Subscribed with our hand and under our signet att Dundee, the twenty-first day of May, and of our reigne the twenty- first year. James Rex. THE STIRLINGS OF GLORAT 103 1546, clearly showed him that failing his compHance with the ra tional party, they were prepared to assist in placing the Castle in the hands of the Regent and Council by force of arms. More over, in the memorandum submitted to the Duke of Lennox by Sir Mungo Stirling, the great-grandson of George, credit is justly claimed for his having performed his part of the bond with the Earl, " which the said George performed to his uttermost, having keeped the Castell for the space of ane yelre against the Governor of Scotland and all his power and never did surrender the same till the said Earle of Lennox wreatt to him from France so to doe and upon honorable and advantageous conditions to the said Earle and himself, rendered up the place." On Apr. 25, 1545, George Striveling received a formal com mission from the Queen, with the consent of the Regent, to be cap tain, constable, and keeper of the Castle.-^ George Striveling married, before Aug. 6, 1544, Margaret Buchanan, daughter of the Laird of Buchanan. She is named as " Lady Glorat " in a charter by Walter Striveling, brother to George, in her favor in life rent, and the heirs betwixt her and George, in fee, of the Kirkland of Strathblane, dated Aug. 6, 1544. George Striveling was kiUed at Pinkie in 1647, and on Dec. 24, 1550, Queen Mary granted a precept to John Striveling as his heir In the lands of Glorat and others, on which John was infeft the 29th day of the same month. George had at least the son above mentioned who succeeded him. Ill JOHN STRIVELING OF GLORAT. This laird mar ried, probably between 1665 and 1570, AnnabeUa, fourth daugh ter of Sir WilHam Edmonstone of Duntreath by his second wife, Margaret, daughter of Sir James CampbeU of Lawers, ancestor of the Earls of Loudoun. • Absb-act of a copy of Grant by Queen Mary, with the Lord Governor's consent, to G«orge Stirhng of Glorat, of the office of Captain of Dunbarton Castle. Dated Apr. 25, 1545. Mary Queen of Scots, with the advice and consent of her "dearest cousing and tutour" James, Earl of Arran, &c., makes and constitutes her lovite George Stirhng of Glorat, "his heirs or assigneys" captains, keepers and constables of her castle of Dunbarton, then in his keeping, for nine years after the date of the deed; with all powers competent to former captains of said castle. Given under the privy seal at Edinburgh, Apr. 25. 1545, and thu:d year of her reign. 104 THE STERLING GENEALOGY On June 23, 1576, the Lords of Council and Session granted a decree absolving John Striveling of Glorat, John Striveling, called Tutor of Glorat, and Luke Striveling of Baldorran, from an action brought against them by Robert Callender, younger of Ballin- choch, who accused them of molesting and troubling him, occupy ing his lands " bodin in feir of weir " and other crimes, but failed to prove his case. In 1579 he had a sasine in the lands of Keppoch. On Dec. 9, 1581, " Jolne Striveling of Glorat, John Strivehng younger of Craigbarnet, Walter Striveling of Ballagane, Louke Striveling of Baldorane, and Johnne Striveling, servitour to Glor- att, were dilaitt of airt and pairt of the crewall slauchter of umquhile Malcume Kincald, sone to James Kincaid of that Ilk, commited in Junij last by past." In 1588, In consequence of the marriage between his daughter Mary and Robert Striveling of Lettir, he granted to them, with the consent of AnnabeUa Edmonstoune, his wife, and John, his apparent heir, an annual rent of £10 out of the lands of Glorat. He is said to have died between May 24, 1608, and May 18, 1613, and was succeeded by his eldest son. Issue : IV 1 John Striveling, his heir. 2 James Strivehng, a witness with George, his brother, to a sasine, in 1595, in favor of John Strivehng, senior of Glorat, of the lands of Capuc (Keppoch) for im plementing a contract between his eldest son and Wil Ham, his " fihus liberaHs." 3 WiUiam Striveling, who received a grant from his father, with consent of John, fiar of Glorat, of certain lands about Cardross, in 1595. 4 George Striveling, who received from his father, propriis manibus, sasine of the lands of Easter Baldorran, in 1593. Among the witnesses are John Striveling, younger of Glorat, and Robert Striveling of Lettir. He is said to have died without issue, before May 24, 1608, when his father was confirmed executor to him by the commisaries of Edinburgh. 5 Mary Strivehng, who married Robert Striveling of Lettir, circa 1588. 6 Elizabeth Striveling. 7 A daughter (possibly Jean Strivehng, to whom and her THE STIRLINGS OF GLORAT 105 husband, Livingstone, John Striveling of Glorat granted an annual rent out of Baldorran in 1607). IV JOHN STRIVELING OF GLORAT. He had a precept of Clare Constat from Sir WilHam Livingstone of KUsyth, Bart., a senator of the College of Justice, in his favor, as heir of his father. In Easter and Wester Glorat, dated Oct. 13, 1613. He is said to have acquired, in 1601, the lands of Wester Bal dorran from James Striveling (and Helen Dalziel, his spouse), heir and successor of umquhile Lukas Stirling, his father, and In 1604 to have sold these lands to John Livingstone. He was infeft in Keppoch on a precept of clare constat by Ludovic, Duke of Lennox, Apr. 14, 1614. On Nov. 16, 1629, with consent of his eldest son, Mungo Stir ling, fiar of Glorat, he sold Keppoch to John Ewing. He married, before Sept. 28, 1604, Annabell Graham, and had seven sons and two daughters. He died about 1642, and was suc ceeded by his eldest son. Issue : V 1 MuNGO Stirling, his heir. 2 John StirHng, who married LiHas Grahame. They were living In 1640. 3 Archibald Stirling, living in 1636. 4 James Stirling, who died before January, 1631, leaving a son, Archibald, and a daughter, Christian, who married Alexander Livingstone of Parkhills. 5 George Stirling, mentioned in a contract between John Stir ling of Glorat and John, his son, dated Feb. 26, 1629. He also witnessed a charter by John Stirling, son law ful to John Stirling of Glorat, to John Shaw of Bar- garrane for 500 merks. In which Mungo StirHng, their brother-german, fiar of Glorat, is a cautioner, dated May 27, 1635. 6 WilHam StirHng, parson of Baldernock. 7 A daughter, married John LivInj?stone of Baldorran. 8 Margaret Stirling, who married WilHam Dalziel of Chlssin. She is called his relict on June 26, 1649. V SIR MUNGO STIRLING OF GLORAT. Sir Mungo had a precept of sasine from Sir WilHam Livingstone of Kilsyth, as heir to his father. In 1642. 106 THE STERLING GENEALOGY He was an active politician, and was deeply engaged in pubhc affairs during the troublesome times In which his long life was cast. Being a steady Royalist, he suffered much during the usurpation of Cromwell. Beside these public engagements, his private affairs occupied no small share of his time, as many deeds in the Glorat charter chest still remain to attest. He was evidently a man much trusted by his neighbors and his friends, both in public and per sonal matters. He was a captain in the army which the celebrated Field Marshal Alexander LesHe, afterwards Earl of Leven, led across the border in aid of Charles I of England, as the following docu ment shows : " Sir Alexander LesHe of Balgonie, Knight, GeneraU of the Scottish Armle. " Whereas Capitane Mungo Stirling in my Lord Esklne's Regiment is going to Scotland for fourtein dayes about the dis- patche of his affairs. Thairfor this shall be ane suflicient for- loffe for him and his servant In their going and returning wtout spoke or hinderance of any of the Guards belonging to the Scot- tishe Armie. " Dated at Newcastle the 3d of June 1641 Yeires. "A. Leslie." He was again In arms for the King four years later under Montrose. Sir Mungo married first, contract dated Aug. 11, 1614, Mar garet, third daughter of Alexander Hamilton of Kinglas and Elizabeth Forrester, his spouse. He married second, before 1631, Marion, daughter of Wauchope of NIddrie ; third, contract dated Oct. 2, 1641, Margaret Livingstone, who was living in 1666. He died later than January, 1669 ; was succeeded by his eldest son. Children : VI 1 George Stirling, his heir. 2 William Stirling, of whom little seems to be known. 3 Jean Stirling, who married George Ross of Galston in 1649. 4 Margaret Stirling, who married Thomas Kennedy of Bal- tersan in 1649. 6 Mary StirHng, who married, contract dated Oct. 31 and Nov. 4, 1656, John StirHng of Craigbarnet. VI SIR GEORGE STIRLING OF GLORAT, FIRST BARONET. Like his father, he was a strong RoyaHst, but the THE STIRLINGS OF GLORAT 107 only reward they received was the dignity of Night Baronet and an honorable augmentation to their armorial bearings. Sir George, who was already a knight, was created a baronet of Nova Scotia with Hmltation to the heirs male of his body by patent, dated at WhitehaU, Apr. 30, 1666.^ It narrates : " The good and faithful services, great sufferings and losses, through several imprisonments, fynes and other prejudices sus tained by Sir Mungo Stirling of Glorat and Sir George Stirling, his sone, for and in His Majestie's service and His Majestic being no less sensible thereof is desyrous for their encouragement in the future, to put ane mark of His Majestie's favour upon that family." Sir George married, contract dated July 11, 1657, Mary, daughter of Sir George Seaton of Haillls. She died in August, 1659, leaving an only child and daughter. Sir George married second, contract dated Feb. 1, 1666, Marjory, eldest daughter of Sir WilHam Purves of Woodhouselee, Bart., and had three sons and four daughters. Sir George was living Mar. 7, 1693. He was succeeded by his eldest son. Issue: VII 1 Mungo Stirling, his heir. 2 Robert Stirling, who left no issue, as his next brother, John, carried on the line of the family. He was lost at sea. 3 John Stirling, W.S., of Edinburgh, whose son, Alex ander, became the fourth baronet. 4 Margaret Stirling, who married William Cross, merchant of Glasgow, contract dated Feb. 5, 1691. They had a daughter, Katharine, Hving in 1728. ' " The order of the Knights-Baronets was designed to be estabhshed by King James VII in 1621, but it was not actually founded until the year 1625 when King Charles I granted a certain portion of land in Arcadia (Nova Scotia), a New Scotland, to each person upon whom a baronetcy was conferred. " This land they were to hold of Sir WiUiam Alejcander, afterward Earl of Stirling, with precedency to them and their heirs-male forever, before all Knights called Eauites, Aurati and all lesser barons called Lairds and all other gentlemen, except Sir Wilham Alexander, his Majestie's Lieutenant in Nova Scotia, his heir, their wives and children. " Sir was to be prefixed to their christian name and Baronet added to their sur name, and their own and their eldest son's wives were to enjoy the title of Lady, Madam, or Dame. Thus, from the institution and design of this order of Baronets in Scotland, they are denominated Baronets of Nova Scotia." (Members of Parhament, Scotland, Joseph Foster.) 108 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 5 Marjory or May Stirling, who married Mungo StirHng of Craigbarnet. (q. v.) 6 Helen Stirling, who married Andrew Currier, W.S., Edin burgh, who survived her, and as assignee granted a discharge to Lady StirHng in 1720. 7 Ann Stirling, Hving in 1720. VII SIR MUNGO STIRLING OF GLORAT, SECOND BARONET. He married, about 1705, Barbara, eldest daughter of Hugh Corbet of Hardgray and widow of John Douglass of Mains. He was living at Glorat on July 10, 1706, and Mar. 19, 1712. In a letter from WilHam StirHng, dated Aug. 20, 1715, to John Stirling of Garden, he says : " I gott a letter from the Lady Glorat with ane account of hir son Mr. James, being In a fiver." Sir Mungo made his will on Apr. 21, 1712, and died on the same day. His widow made her will Dec. 29, 1740. Issue : VIII 1 James Stirling, his heir. 2 WUHam Stirling.^ 3 Hugh StirHng. VIII SIR JAMES STIRLING OF GLORAT, THIRD BARONET. Sir James was only six years old when served heir ' Wilham and Hugh Stirling were among the first settlers of the Colony of Georgia. It is hkely that they came with Oglethorpe at the time of the first settlement, arriving Feb. 1, 1733, in company with the forty families, totahng one hundred persons, which comprised the first of the colonists. The "Narrative of the Colony of Georgia," by P. Timothy, pubhshed at "Charles Town," in 1741, locates definitely the Slirlin? plantation: "Twelve Miles Southward by Land from Savannah is Mr. Hoiistm's Plantation, kept with one Servant, And About Thirty Miles from that, up the River Ogeeche, was the Settlements ot Messrs Stirlings, &c, with Twenty five Servants: This Place, when they went there was the Southernmost Settlement in the Colony and very remote. (This was the only Spot aUowed them to settle upon, any other Place being refused.) ; so that they were obliged to build, at their own expence and at a considerable charge, a strong Wooden Fort for Defence. And the said Messers Stirhngs halving resided for about three Years with the Servants, they were obhged to leave it after having exausted their Fortunes to no Purpose in the Experiment." P. 77. WiUiam Stirling's name is found on petitions addressed to the Trustees ot the Colony, under dates of Dec. 9, 1738, and Aug. 10, 1740. Ibid., p. 41. Hugh Sterling, "an experienced Planter in the Colony," carried to Engknd and "presented to the Trustees in the Summer of 1735, a Petition for the Use of Negroes, signed by about Seventeen of the better Sort of People in Savannah." Ibid., p. 23. (See also American Colonial Tracts, Vol. 4, pp. 35, 47, 66, 73.) Wilham and Hugh Stu-hng are said to have both died in Georgia before 1742. Courtyard, New Mill Farm, Glorat Estate THE STIRLINGS OF GLORAT 109 of his grandfather. Sir George, on Aug. 8, 1712. On Feb. 12, 1740, he had a Crown charter of the estate of Glorat. He married first, in May, 1728, Martha Luke, daughter of a wealthy Glasgow merchant, John Luke (of Claythorn.?) ; second, at Edinburgh, Jan. 28, 1751, Jean, only daughter of John Stir ling of Herbertshire (q.v.), but had no Issue by either of these ladles. He entailed the estates by a deed, dated Oct. 5, 1765. Sir James died at Glorat, Apr. 30, 1771, and was succeeded in his title and estates by his first cousin, Alexander, son of his uncle, John StirHng, writer to the signet. Sir James's widow, Jean, married second, James Erskine, a lord of Session, by the title of Lord Alva. JOHN STIRLING, third son of Sir George, the first baronet. He was apprenticed (by article) to William Stirling, W.S., by indenture dated Mar. 1, 1699. He was one of the tutors of his nephew. Sir James, and purchased Glorat for him when it was pubhcly sold in 1720. He married Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Sir Alexander Home, of Renton, Bart., and his wife. Dame Margaret Scott. Through this marriage his son eventually succeeded to the estate of Renton, and transmitted with it to his descendants the representation of two great historic houses, — the Hepburns, Earls of Bothwell and their successors, the Stewarts of Colding- hame, — beside no small share in that of George Home, Earl of Dunbar, the trusted councilor of King James VI. John Stir ling had one son and two daughters. They were: IX 1 Alexander Stirling, the fourth baronet of Glorat. 2 Margaret Stirling, named In a memorial by counsel for her uncle. Sir Robert Home of Renton. 3 A daughter married Thomas Graham of BaUagan. IX SIR ALEXANDER STIRLING OF GLORAT, FOURTH BARONET. Before his succession this gentleman was Mayor of St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, in 1755. He was born in 1715. He received a Crown charter of Glorat, Aug. 6, 1771. On the death of his cousin. Sir John Home of 110 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Renton, in 1786, he succeeded to the estate, which he entailed June 28, 1788. He married about 1749, Mary, daughter and coheiress with her sister, Frances, of Robert Willis, Esq., of Strood, near Rochester, England, who survived him. He died at Edinburgh, Feb. 22, 1791, in his 76th year, and was buried at Campsie on the 26th of the same month. Children : X 1 John Stirling, born Mar. 3, 1750, who succeeded. 2 Mary, born June 21, 1762; died Dec. 20, 1774; burled in Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh. X JOHN STIRLING OF GLORAT, FIFTH BARO NET. Sir John was served heir to his father Mar. 21, 1791. He married in Stratford, Conn., Gloriana Folsome, born Dec. 24, 1753, daughter of Samuel and Ann Folsome of Stratford.-' ' The marriage of John Stirhng with Gloriana Folsome was a romantic one and one that has been, to a certain extent, celebrated in local history as well as furnishing the basis of some works of fiction. References to this romance are found in the History of Stratford and Bridgeport, Rev. Samuel Orcutt, 1886 (pp. 449-452) ; the Folsome Genealogy, Jacob Chapman, A. M. 1882 (pp. 28, 43, 44, 247-250), etc. It is related in the History of Stratford that Gloriana or Glorianna, as her name was also speUed, "possessed hght brown hair, bright sparkhng blue eyes, a fine personal figure, with a hvely, entertaining manner and all the modest culture of those frugal days." "In the autumn of the year 1770 . . . there came to S'.ratford, a stranger of rather remarkable appearance, who stopped at Benjamin's tavern. . . . He was John Ster hng from Edinburgh, Scotland, the son of a Baronet and he had been sent out by his father on a visiting tour to America, going first to Canada and thence to New York." "By what fatahty he came to Stratford is not known. . . . His manner was pleas ant and entertaining but he seemed to be without any object of worldly or rehgious business and there ore was viewed as a suspicious character. " John and Glorianna met and were mutually attracted and a strong affection grew into an engagement. " The proposition (of marriage) aU opposed except the father and 'sweet sixteen' . . . but Johnny won the race and came out Mr. Sterhng with Mrs. Glorianna Sterhng as mate March 10, 1771." " He then tarried in Stratford and after a while wrote home for money. The father sent some and wrote him to return home, but he ¦wrote that he was married and could not come — so say the descendants of the Folsome family. . . . When funds ran low again, Mr. Sterhng, like a true Yankee engaged in teaching school in the old Pendleton house, where he continued for several months, if not more than a year." " In the autumn of 1771, the Baronet in Edinburgh became impatient at the stay of his son in America and wrote a peremptory requirement for his son to come home and bring his wife with him. ... He departed alone, assuring her he would send for her as soon as possible." " When he had departed, the whole town was musical with whisperings, suspicions THE STIRLINGS OF GLORAT 111 Sir John died at Edinburgh, Mar. 6, 1818. Lady Stirling died Jan. 4, 1826. They had seventeen children; they were: 1 Mary Stirling, born in Stratford, Conn., Dec. 10, 1771 ; married John Aitchison of Berwickshire, and died in 1838, leaving issue. 2 Jean Maria Stirling, born in Stratford, Conn., Jan. 7, 1773 ; married John Mackenzie of Garnkirk, and died Oct. 30, 1797, leaving an only daughter, Gloriana, who married and left issue. 3 Elizabeth Ann Stirling, born Nov. 27, 1774; married Sept. 10, 1792, the Rev. James Lapslie, minister of the parish of Campsie. She died in 1825. Their eldest son, John Stirling Lapslie, born Nov. 14, 1793, was a midshipman in the Royal Navy, and died at Batavia, E. I., Dec. 11, 1813. They also had James, Alexander, Andrew, Mar garet, and Gloriana. 4 Alexander Home Stirling, born Oct. 8, 1775. He joined the North York Militia in 1793. He was appointed lieutenant in the 7th Royal Fusiliers and joined the regiment at Halifax, Nova Scotia, then under the command of H.R.H. the Duke of Kent. He returned to England on a recruiting party, and in 1797 was promoted by the Duke to the rank of captain and A.D.C. He sailed from Plymouth on his return to Halifax on Oct. 20, 1799, in a government trans- and reports that the great Mr. Sterling had deserted his wife and that she would see and hear no more of him." " Soon a letter came from Mr. Sterhng that a ship fitted for her special comfort would be in New York at a certain time to convey her to Scotland; that he had sent her a quantity of goods of elegant material which she must have made in New York and that he had sent servants to attend to the necessary work and preparations for her journey. . . . After making her wardrobe as complete as possible, Mrs. Sterhng sailed for Europe with her two children and two servants, a nurse and a maid. "... Mrs. Sterling wrote back that when she arrived in Scotland there were so many carriages on the wharf that she was at a great loss to know what it meant, but found they were aU there to meet her. After her arrival she had governesses in the house to teach her the accomphshments befitting the future Lady of Sterhng Castle." (The historian 's confusion of ideas relative to Stirhng Castle is pardonable.) Gifts sent to relatives in Connecticut are stiU preserved, as are pieces of the goods sent for Glorianna's dresses. She never returned to America. Her brother Nathan visited her for some months and returning, brought "glowing accounts of the grandeur with which his sister was surrounded." 112 THE STERLING GENEALOGY port with several of his brother officers. The ship was wrecked on Table Island within forty leagues of Halifax on Dec. 22, 1799, when aU on board perished. 5 Barbara Black StirHng, born Mar. 8, 1777 ; married the Rev. Robert Rennie, D.D., parish minister of Kilsyth. They had Alexander Home Stirling Rennie (who married Miss Anderson of Glass- wood, and had a son and three daughters,) Mar garet, Gloriana, and Jane Maria. 6 John Home Stirling, born Mar. 16, 1778; died Aug. 19, 1789. 7 Margaret Stirling, born Feb. 14, 1780; married Robert Watt of Logiebank, near Kirkintilloch, and died in 1811, without issue. 8 James StirHng, born Aug. 7, 1781. He was a mid shipman in the Royal Navy. He was kiUed on board H.M.S. Mermaid on Oct. 17, 1798. His commanding ofiicer, Captain Newman, R.N., bore the following testimony to his gaUant conduct in a letter to Sir John StirHng, of Nov. 8, 1798: " It is with great concern that I have to inform you of the death of your son, Mr. James Stirling, in the action of the 17th ult. with ' La Loire,' French frigate. The only consolation, Sir, I can offer you on so severe a loss is that his being my aide-de-camp gave me an opportunity of wit nessing his gallantry; and he fell gloriously, fighting for his King and Country's cause. I sincerely sympathize with your family and self on this melancholy event." XI 9 Samuel Stirling, born July 28, 1783, who succeeded his father as sixth baronet. 10 George Stirling, born Feb. 12, 1786, of whom after ward. 11 Ann Stirling, born Sept. 8, 1780; married Archibald Napier of Merchiston in the island of Tobago and had issue. He died Feb. 16, 1822, and was buried in Greyfriars Church, Edinburgh. Her grand son, Groome Napier, is Prince of Mantua, in the peerage of Italy. 12 John Stirling, born Apr. 3, 1790 ; served in the Royal Navy, and died unmarried in 1833. w o O pj<: «o o o THE STIRLINGS OF GLORAT 113 13 WilHam Bromley Cadogan Stirling, born in 1791; entered the service of the Hon. East India Com pany as an artillery cadet in 1809 and saUed from Torbay on board the Indianman Henry Addington, February, 1811, for Bombay. He died on board ship May 18, 1811, from the effects of wounds received when on shore at the Cape of Good Hope, where his boat's crew were attacked. In covering their retreat he was mor tally wounded. 14 Robert Stirling, bapt. Oct. 19, 1792; went to America.^ 15 Joseph StirHng, born Jan. 14, 1794 ; died unmarried in 1878. 16 Sarah Stirling, twin with Joseph ; married first, Major Davidson of Drumley, Ayrshire. Had Lieut. Col. James Davidson, Royal Lanark Militia (died in 1878), John, of Australia, and a daughter, who married Alfred Meadows, M.D., of Poyle Park, Hertfordshire, Eng. Mrs. Davidson mar ried second, John Graham of Ballagan, by whom she had two sons and two daughters, of whom ' Robert S'nBLiNG, eighth son of Sir John Stirling of Glorat, bapt. Oct. 19, 1792, was born in 1789 or '80, on the family estate in Campsie. He was educated in Edinburgh and finished a mercantile course in London, then went out to the island of Tobago, West Indies, where he remained ou the sugar estate of his brother-in-law for some seven years. After the emancipation of slaves by England he engaged in commerce between the West Indies and the United States. He married at Eastport, Me., Nov. 2, 1820, Mary Ann Pine. He engaged in shipbuilding in St. Johns, N. B., for a time, removed to Eastport, Me., and from thence to "By Town," on the Ottawa river. Can. (now Ottawa), where he engaged in the Government service until his removal to New York City, where he was in business on Broad Street until 1838, when he settled in Clermont Co., Ohio, on a farm which he purchased. He died at Batavia, Ohio, Dec. 9, 1860. Mrs. Stirhng died at Ottawa, Mar. 19, 1832. Children : Wilham Bromley Cadogan Stu-hng, b. in St. Johns, N. B., Mar. 26, 1823; of Batavia, Ohio; has Robert A. Stirhng of Bata-via. Mrs. Florence G. Nichols of Mt. Washington, Ohio. Mrs. Laura Dean Nichols of Batavia. Mary Ann Stirling, b. at St. Johns, Nov. 14, 1824 ; m. McKay and d. in Iowa, five sons and three daughters surviving her. Julia Carohne Stirhng, b. at Eastport, Me., Oct. 26, 1828. Robert Dundas Stirhng, b. at Ottawa, Can., Feb. 26, 1832; hving at Acton, Ind., has Charles Stirhng of Acton. Three married daughters. 114 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Miss Janet Graham of Ballagan, County Stir ling, was living in 1883. 17 Thomas Dundas Stirling, born May 25, 1798; bap tized June 8, after; married Christina Cameron and died in 1825. Had one son John, baptized June 27, 1821, who died on his way to the West Indies. XI SIR SAMUEL STIRLING OF GLORAT, SIXTH BARONET. Sir Samuel was caUed to the Scottish bar In 1808. He married, contract dated Sept. 13, 1842, Mary Ann, only daughter of Major Robert Berry of Unthank, County Dumbar ton. She died at Friedrichsharu on the Lake of Constance, Oct. 8, 1856. Sir Samuel died at Paris, May 2, 1858, in his 76th year, without issue, and was succeeded by his nephew, Samuel Home Stirling, eldest surviving son of his next older brother, George Stirling, who had predeceased. GEORGE STIRLING. George StirHng, fifth son of Sir John the fifth baronet, joined the 9th Foot in Spain during the Peninsular War. He saw service with that distinguished regiment and was severely wounded at the passage of the Bidassoa in 1813, when he was shot through both legs. He retired with the rank of captain. He married first, Anne Henrietta, only daughter, and eventually heiress, of William Gray of Oxgang, Dumbartonshire. On the death of his first wife. In 1833, Captain Stirling married second, Margaret, youngest daughter of Thomas Kibble of White- ford, and died without Issue by her at Portobello, on Feb. 21, 1862; buried in Old Greyfriars Church, Edinburgh. His widow died in 1857. Issue by first marriage: 1 George Stirling, died an infant, Oct. 3, 1825. 2 John Stirling, born Apr. 30, 1826, died in his sixth year. 3 WiUiam Henry StirHng, born July 30, 1827; joined his father's old regiment, the 9th Foot, in India in 1846, during the Sutlej campaign, when his THE STIRLINGS OF GLORAT 115 health failing, he returned to England, Invalided, early in 1848, and exchanged into the 60th Rifles, then quartered in Dublin. He died a lieutenant soon afterward. XII 4 Samuel Home Stirling, born in January, 1830, sev enth baronet. XIH 5 Charles Elphinstone Fleming Stirling, born July 31, 1831, eighth baronet. 6 Jean Adam Stirling, died at Glorat, Jan. 25, 1828, in childhood. 7 Gloriana Ann Stirling, died In infancy. 8 Ann Henrietta Stirling, married, in 1855, the Rev. William Buckley, and had three sons and six daughters. 9 Jane Stirling, married Capt. C. L. Hockin, R.N., now Admiral (1883). She died in 1866, leaving two sons and one daughter. XII SIR SAMUEL HOME STIRLING OF GLORAT, SEVENTH BARONET. He succeeded his uncle. Sir Samuel, on the 2d of May, 1858, in the estates of Glorat and Renton. He married, in 1854, Mary H. T., third daughter of Lieut. Col. Thomas Stirling Begbie. He died without male Issue on Sept. 18, 1861, survived by his widow and two daughters. Mary Eleanor StirHng, married, in 1885, Charles Lisle Stirllng-Cookson, born in 1855, son of Charles E. Cookson of Hermatige, County Durham, by his wife, Sarah TurnbuU. He assumed the name of Stirling upon his marriage. Has, with other issue, George Lisle Home, born in 1886. Edith Home Stirling. Under the entail of Renton, by her great-grandfather, Sir Alexander, the elder of these ladies succeeded to that estate. RENTON is an estate of 2674 acres, having an annual revenue of £3000. Address: Renton House, Grant's House, Berwickshire. Under the entail of Glorat, made by the third baronet in 1765, the brother of Sir Samuel Home succeeded to that estate and to the title. 116 THE STERLING GENEALOGY ''WjW^B^^-'^i ^/^"¦^"' Glorat House, East Front The present house was rebuilt in 1869-71 XIII SIR CHARLES ELPHINSTONE FLEMING STIR LING OF GLORAT, EIGHTH BARONET. He emigrated to Australia in 1850, from which, after visiting the different colo nies, then Tasmania, New Zealand, Ceylon, China, Japan, and America, he returned to Scotland in 1863. He joined the Stir lingshire MiHtia, and retired with the rank of captain In 1868. He Is also a deputy lieutenant and a J.P. for the County of Stirling. He married, Apr. 24, 1867, Anne Georglna, elder daughter of James Murray of Ancoats Hall, Manchester, and Bryan- ston Sq., London, and Anne Houldsworth (of Coltness), his wife. Sir Charles, who is resident on his ancestral acres, has done much since his succession in improving the various holdings on his property and has purchased the adjoining estate of Bencloich. He has also rebuilt the Mansion-house of Glorat, now a hand some building in the Scottish domestic baronial style of archi tecture, surrounded by aged timber and thriving young planta tions, and standing nearly on the site of the old fortalice, on the southern slope of the beautiful Campsie Hills. GLORAT is an estate of 2700 acres, having an annual rental of some £2000. Address: Glorat, Milton of Campsie, Sterlingshire. THE STIRLINGS OF GLORAT 117 Issue: XIV George Murray Home Stirling, born Sept. 4, 1869; heir of his father. Married Nov. 15, 1904, Mabel Sprot, daughter of Col. Sprot of Garnkirk, Lanark shire. Educated at Eton and at the Royal MiHtary School of Sandhurst. Joined 2d Essex Regiment (56th Foot and Pompadour) in 1889; captain, 1900; took part in the Tirah Campaign, as transport ofiicer, from 1897 to 1898; participated in the South Afri can War and was wounded at the Battle of Sand- fontein. Address, Milton of Campsie, N. B. Blanche Margaret Anne Stirling, born in 1871. Eliza Caroline StirHng, born in 1873. Globat Arms CJe ^tirlinss of 9ljctioc{) pati^l^ of jHutl^ill^ Countr of pztti) I T If 7 ILLIAM STIRLING, second son of Sir John Stryv- \/ \/ eling of Keir, Knight, and Margaret Forrester, was the first of this house. A descendant of Wil Ham was created a baronet in the reign of King Charles II, but the title became extinct by the failure of male heirs, although the first baronet was the eldest of thirty-one children, and one of his brothers lived to the age of 112 years. By charter, dated May 10, 1543, James Stirling of Keir gave to his brother-german, William StirHng, and Marion Sin clair, his wife, and the children of their marriage, the lands of GlassingaU and Dachlewne in the barony of Keir. William Stir ling was thereafter designated of Dachlewne. Marlon Sinclair, his wife, was only daughter and heiress of Henry Sinclair of Nether Ardoch and Drumlacothe or Drumlacok and Beatrix Chis holm, his wife. He died between June 30, 1565, and Dec. 16, 1573. His children were: II 1 Henry Stirling, his heir. 2 James Stirling, advocate, portloner of Easter Feddals. He acquired the western half of Easter (now caUed middle) Feddals, in the regality of LIndores and shire of Perth, June 1, 1577; married Isabel Borthwick, relict of Robert Crichton of EUioch. He died May 31, 1614, and was succeeded by his eldest son, Wil liam, who sold Feddals to William Stirling, fiar of Ardoch, in 1618. 3 William StirHng, rector of Aberfoyle from 1666 to 1593. He acquired in 1584, from his brother James, the west ern half of Easter Feddals. He married Geills Bisset, who died about 1566 ; he died between Jan. 11, 1614, THE STIRLINGS OF ARDOCH 119 and Jan. 21, 1618 ; had a daughter, Helen, who mar ried Sir James Chisholm of Cromlix, by whom she had two sons and two daughters. 4 John Stirling. 5 Jean Stirling, married James Kinross of Kippenross. 6 Elizabeth StirHng, married Thomas Drummond of Cors- kapHe; had a son John, Laird of Corskaplie, 1621, and daughters. 7 Beatrix Stirling, married William Sinclair of Galwaldmuir. 8 A daughter, married Robert Buchanan of Lennie. II HENRY STIRLING OF ARDOCH. He was infeft in Nether Ardoch and Drumlacock in 1573 and 1679; in 1574 he acquired Over Ardock and subsequently other estates. He was a member of the Scottish Parliament for Dumbartonshire In 1621. He married Helen, daughter of Sir John Haldane of Gleneagles, Knight, who died before June 12, 1622. He died in February, 1628. His children were: III 1 William Stirling, his heir. 2 John Stirling, living in 1656. 3 James Stirling. 4 George StirHng, died between Sept. 20, 1652, and Oct. 10, 1656; succeeded by his nephew, Henry Stirling of Ardoch. 5 Jean StirHng, married (contract dated Feb. 3, 1611) George Lundie, Sr., of Gorthie. 6 Elspeth Stirling, married the third son of Laurence OH- phant of Condie. 7 Helen Stirling, married Laurence Graham of Callendar. Ill WILLIAM STIRLING OF ARDOCH. He married (contract dated May 14 and 15, 1602) Margaret, daughter of James Murray, fiar of Strowan. June 4, 1603, Henry Stirling of Ardoch granted a charter of Over and Nether Ardoch to his son WiUiam. In 1621, WilHam Sterling sold GlassingaU, which was a part of his grandfather's patrimony, to Archibald Stirling of Kippendavie. WiUiam died between Apr. 18, 1651, and July 6, 1652. He was the father of thirty-one children, the names of whom only the foUowing have been ascertained: IV 1 Henry Stirling, his heir. 2 John Stirling; he and a brother were captains In a Scots' regiment in 1646 ; living In 1656. 120 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 3 Robert Stirling, guardian to the second and third baro nets; lived until the year 1716, and died aged 112. He is still remembered by the designation of the " Tutor of Ardoch." 4 William Stirling, living in August, 1649. 6 George Stirling, living in December, 1660. 6 Margaret Stirling, married James Row, minister at Mut- hiU, 1633 or 1636. ^ 7 A daughter, married Dr. John Paton; living in Stirling in 1659. IV SIR HENRY STIRLING, FIRST KNIGHT-BARO NET OF ARDOCH. His father conveyed Ardoch to him in 1635. He was created a baronet by patent dated May 2, 1666, containing a limitation of the dignity to the heirs male of his body. He married Isobel, daughter of Sir John Haldane of Gleneagles; died in February, 1669. Sir Henry's children were: V 1 William Stirling, his heir. 2 James Stirling, died young (probably born May 19, 1668; died July 19, 1693). V SIR WILLIAM STIRLING, SECOND KNIGHT- BARONET OF ARDOCH. He purchased in 1693 Easter Gask from John, Earl of TuUibardine. He married first (contract dated Jan. 22, 1685), Mary, eldest daughter of Sir Charles Erskine of Alva, Baronet; married second (contract dated May 24, 1694), Janet, daughter of John Murray of Touchadam. She married second, Dec. 3, 1702, Robert, second son of Sir Robert Murray of Abercairney. He died in February, 1702. His children by first marriage were: VI 1 Henry Stirling, his heir. 2 James Stirling, living in 1694. 3 Isabel Stirling, married Patrick Linton of Pendrlech ; died in 1761 without issue. 4 Christian Stirling, married Capt. John Stirling of Belle- will, AuchyU, and Herbershire; died Sept. 16, 1763. (q.v.). _ 5 Catharine Stirling, married James Graham of Braco and Gorthie; had three sons and three daughters. THE STIRLINGS OF ARDOCH 121 VI SIR HENRY STIRLING, THIRD KNIGHT-BARO NET OF ARDOCH. He was born Jan. 28, 1688 ; admitted an advocate, Nov. 29, 1710; married at St. Petersburg, Russia, Dec. 21, 1726, Anna, daughter of Admiral Thomas Gordon, Governor of Kronstadt, and Ann, his wife, daughter of Sir Thomas Elphin stone of Cadderhall. Sir Henry Hved for many years at St. Petersburg; died Oct. 24, 1753. She died Sept. 23, 1775. His children were: VII 1 William Stirling, fourth baronet. VII 2 Thomas Stirling, fifth baronet. 3 Charles StirHng, born Oct. 8, 1742 ; a planter in Jamaica and proprietor of Ardoch Penn, in that isle. On Nov. 14, 1781, he was confirmed one of the execu tors of Archibald Stirling of Keir. He died Jan. 19, 1795. 4 Henry Stirling, bom Mar. 25, 1733 ; died Nov. 19, 1749. 5 James Stirling, born Feb. 14, 1735 ; died Mar. 3, 1735. 6 John StirHng, born June 19, 1738 ; died Nov. 19, 1738. 7 Mary Stirling, born at Kronstadt, Russia, in 1728 ; mar ried at Ardoch, Aug. 11, 1760, James CampbeU of Monzie; died without issue, Dec. 15, 1801. 8 Ann StirHng, married Feb. 6, 1760, WiUiam Graham of Airth, who died Nov. 12, 1790. Had seven sons and seven daughters. The eldest son, James, died unmarried in 1805 ; the second son, Thomas Graham- Stirling of Airth, married in 1807 Caroline Mary, only daughter of Colonel Home, grandson of Sir John Home of Blackadder. Mr. Graham inherited the property of Strowan from his maternal uncle Sir Thomas Stirling of Ardoch and took his name; he died in 1836. He had: 1 WilHam Graham of Airth. AIRTH is an estate of 1145 acres, with an income of £3240. Address, Airth Castle, Falkirk, Stirhngshire. 2 Thomas James Graham-StirHng of Strowan, County of Perth, J.P., and commissioner of supply for Perth, D.L. for Perth, late of the 42d High landers (Black Watch); born June 11, 1811; mar ried first, July 4, 1844, Mary, eldest daughter of WiUiam Stirling of Kenmure House, County Lanark, second son of John Stirling of Kippendavie (q. v.), who died without issue in 1847 ; married second in 122 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1858, Jane, youngest daughter of William Hugh Hunter of Auchterarder, who died in November, 1892. He died Aug. 16, 1896. Children by second marriage: 1 Thomas James, born in 1868; lieutenant. Black Watch; kiUed at the Battle of Tel-el-Kebir. 2 William Evan, died young. 3 Carolus Home Graham-Stirling, now of Strowan; J.P., commissioner of supply. County Perth, captain 3d Battalion Black Watch Regiment ; born Jan. 19, 1866. 4 Ernest Henry. 5 Alice Elizabeth. 6 Mary Maude. 7 Florence Kate. STROWAN is an estate of 3666 acres, with an nual rental of £3400. Address: Strowan, Crieff, Perthshire. 3 Carolus James Home Graham. 9 Isabella Stirling, married June 16, 1762, John Hamilton of BeUfield; died November, 1801. VII SIR WILLIAM STIRLING, FOURTH KNIGHT- BARONET OF ARDOCH. Born in Russia before Dec. 22, 1729 ; came to England with his brother Thomas in 1737 ; was lieutenant in General H'aket's regiment in the Dutch service, 1749-1762. He married at Keir, Apr. 17, 1762, Christian, only daughter of John Erskine of Carnock, advocate, who died Feb. 7, 1788. He died at Venlaw, July 26, 1799. Children : 1 Anne Stirling, heiress of Ardoch. 2 Christian Stirling, born Sept. 10, 1762; married at Ardoch, Dec. 24, 1784, George Dundas of Dundas, who was shipwrecked off the coast of Madagascar, Aug. 20, 1792. She died Sept. 14, 1832 ; had one son and three daughters. 3 Mary Stirling, born Mar. 1, 1764 ; married at Ardoch, June 10, 1790, Ebenezer Ohphant of Condie; died in 1845, leaving issue. 4 Margaret Stirling, bom May 21, 1765; married at Ardoch in October, 1790, Andrew Stuart of Tor rance; had one son and three daughters. THE STIRLINGS OF ARDOCH 123 5 Magdaline StirHng, born July 29, 1766; died unmar ried in November, 1846. Sir WiUiam Stirling was succeeded in the baronetcy by his brother VII SIR THOMAS STIRLING, FIFTH KNIGHT-BAR ONET OF ARDOCH. He entered the army in 1747 and rose to the rank of general in 1781 ; was successively colonel of the 42d and 71st regiments, and saw much service in America dur ing the Revolutionary War and before. He was commissioned a captain in the 42d Royal Highland Regiment, July 24, 1757. (N. E. Hist. Gen. Register, VoL XLIX.) The following sketch of General Stirling's ser^vlce in America is given in the " Annals of Newtown," Queens County, N. Y., pp. 204-205 : " The Royal Highland Regiment, Lt. Col. Thomas Sterhng com manding, had seen long and arduous service in America during the French and Indian War. Early in 1776, after recruiting in Scotland, it took ship at Cork for America, being composed of 1168 men and wearing a red uniform, faced with blue, with belted plaid and hose. They formed part of the reserve at the Battle of Long Island, shared in the capture of Fort Washington and also in that of Fort Montgomery, and during the last campaign, in 1778, accompanied the expedition of Maj. Gen. Gray down the Sound to annoy the settlements along the Connecticut shore. " Part of the regiment helped to form a detachment which attacked EHzabethtown in February, 1779, of which enterprise Col. Sterhng had the command. " Being chosen soon after to go on a predatory expedition to Virginia, the Highlanders prepared to break up their winter encampment at Newtown. On the morning before this took place the principal inhabitants presented to Col. Sterling an address thanking him for their ' very equitable, pohte and friendly con duct during their winter stay among them.' " Sir Thomas did not pass through his long period as an army ofiicer unscathed. As a captain and Heutenant in the 48th Regiment he was wounded at the battle on the Monongahela (Braddock's Defeat), July 9, 1765, and while holding the commission of brigadier general was shot in the thigh by a continental picket in June, 1780, in a recon- 124 THE STERLING GENEALOGY naissance near Springfield, N. J., a fact mentioned in Washington's correspondence. (Mass. Hist. CoU.) Sir Thomas purchased the estates of Strowan, County Perth. He died unmarried May 9, 1808, when the baronetcy became extinct. He never inherited the estates of Ardoch, which descended at William's death to his daughter ANNE STIRLING, born July 5, 1761; married Mar. 14, 1778, Col. Charles Moray of Abercairny, County of Perth. She died May 22, 1820. Children : 1 William Moray-Stirling; died without surviving issue. 2 Christian Moray, his heiress, married Apr. 14, 1812, Henry Home-Drummond, born July 28, 1783, son of George Home-Drummond and Janet Jardine, vice- lieutenant and M.P. for Perth, who died Sept. 12, 1867; she died Nov. 29, 1864. Children : 1 George Home-Drummond of Blair Drummond and Ardoch, Perth. He was succeeded by his son, George Stirling-Home-Drummond of BLAIR DRUMMOND and ARDOCH. These estates com prise 13,817 acres, with an annual rental of £15,500. Address: Blair Drummond House, Stirling. 2 Charles Stirling-Home-Drummond-Moray of Abercairny, born Apr. 17, 1816; married Dec. 11, 1845, Lady Anne Georgiana, youngest daughter of Charles, fifth Marquess of Queensbury, who died Nov. 28, 1900. Children : 1 Henry Edward Home-Drummond-Moray, born Sept. 16, 1846, captain Scots Guards ; married Jan. 23, 1877, Lady Georgiana Emily Lucy Seymour, daughter of the Marquess of Hertford. He is the present owner of ABERCAIRNY. This estate com prises 24,980 acres, and has an annual income of £14,300. Address: Abercairny, Crieff, Perthshire. 2 WilHam Augustus Home-Drummond-Moray, born Apr. 12, 1852. 3 Caroline Frances Home-Drummond-Moray. 3 Anne Home-Drummond, married in 1839, George, Lord Glenlyon, afterward the sixth Duke of Athole. Garden House, Home of James Stirling Cfje g)tirltnss of (^artien pavi0l) of Mpptn, County of ^ttning III A RCHIBALD STIRLING, bom Mar. 21, 1651, at Gar- /-% den, third son of Sir Archibald StirHng of Keir, and grandson of Sir John Stirling, first of Garden (see Keir Hne), succeeded to Garden on the death of his father in 1668. Archibald Stirling was tried for high treason for participating in the uprising in favor of the Stuarts in 1708. He was taken to Lon don, along with others, and imprisoned in Newgate until July, 1709, when he was sent back to Edinburgh, tried, and acquitted. He married first, in April, 1677, Margaret BalUIe, only daughter of Sir Gideon BailHe of Lochend and widow of Sir John Colqu houn. She died July 20, 1679. He married second (contract dated Jan. 26, 1686), Anna, eldest daughter of Sir Alexander Hamilton of Haggs, by his wife, Mary Murray. She died before Jan. 20, 1735. Archibald died Aug. 19, 1715. Child by first marriage was : IV 1 Archibald Stirling, who succeeded his father. Children by second marriage were: 2 James StirHng, died before 1701. IV 3 John Stirling ; acquired Garden from his brother Archi bald in 1718. 4 James Stirling, born at Garden in 1692; mathematician, commonly called " The Venetian." He was educated at Glasgow University and afterwards proceeded to Balliol College, Oxford, whence he matriculated Jan. 18, 1711. In 1715, however, he was expelled from the university for corresponding with mem bers of the Keir and Garden families, who were noted Jacobites, and had been accessory to the 126 THE STERLING GENEALOGY "Gathering of the Brig of Turk" in 1708 (the uprising in favor of the Stuarts). He made his way to Venice and employed himself in the study of mathematics. The vicinity of Padua gave him the opportunity of acquiring the friendship of Nicolas Bernoulli, who was mathematical profes sor in the university there. In 1717 he published " Linae Tertii Ordinis New- tonianae " (Oxford, 8vo.), which was intended to supplement Newton's " Enumeratio Linearum Tertii Ordinis " ; it supplied four additional varieties to Newton's seventy-two forms of the cubic curve. In 1718 he communicated to the Royal Society, through Sir Isaac Newton, a paper entitled " Methodus Dif- ferentiaHs Newtoniana iUustrata." Ha-ving discovered the trade secrets of the glass makers of Venice, he returned home about 1725, from dread of assassination, and with the help of Sir Isaac Newton established himself in London. In December of the year following he was elected a fellow of the Royal Society and remained a mem ber until 1764. He lived for ten years in London, corresponding with various mathematicians and en joying Newton's friendship and hospltahty. Dur ing the greater part of the time he was connected with an academy in Little Tower Street. In 1730 he published his most important work, " Methodus DIfferentlalls, sive Tractatus de Summatione et In- terpolatione Serierum Infinitarum." (London, 4to, new ed. 1764; translated into English in 1749.) In 1735 he was appointed manager to the Scots Mining Co. at LeadhlUs, in Lanarkshire, Scotland, and proved extremely successful as a practical ad ministrator, the condition of the mining company improving vastly, owing to his methods of employ ing labor to work the mines. In 1746 he was sug gested as a candidate for the mathematical chair at Edinburgh University, but his Jacobite principles rendered his appointment impossible. At a later time he surveyed the Clyde with a view to rendering it navigable by a series of locks, thus taking the first step toward making Glasgow the commercial capital of Scotland. The citizens were not ungrateful, and THE STIRLINGS OF GARDEN 127 in 1752 presented him with a silver tea-kettle " for his service, pains and trouble." James was also the author of a paper communi cated to the Royal Society in 1735, " On the Figure of the Earth and on the Variations of the Force of Gravity at its Surface," and in 1746 of " A De scription of a Machine to blow Fire by the Fall of Water." He married a daughter of Watson of Thirtyacres, near Stirling, and died at Edinburgh, Dec. 5, 1770. His only child. Christian Stirling, married her cousin, Archibald Stirling of Garden. (Dictionary of National Biography, Vol. LIV, pp. 379-380; Encyclopa;dia Britannica, Vol. XXII, p. 656.) 5 Charles StirHng; went to Kingston, Jamaica; became a merchant; died unmarried after 1739. 6 Marion Stirling, baptized Aug. 2, 1690. 7 Elizabeth StirHng, died young. 8 Margaret StirHng, buried at Greyfriers' churchyard, Oct. 27, 1701. 9 Anna Stirling, died at LeadhlUs, unmarried, Apr. 8, 1747. 10 Mary Stirling, died unmarried. IV ARCHIBALD STIRLING OF GARDEN, born before July 20, 1679. In April, 1706, he went to Barbadoes as a pri vate tutor. He was served heir of his father Nov. 20, 1717, and made over the estate of Garden to his brother John about a year later. He married at Barbadoes, in 1712, EHzabeth Jones, widow of a Mr. Read of that island. He died in August, 1732. Children : 1 Archibald StirHng, born Mar. 18, 1713. 2 Three daughters ; the eldest married a Mr. Layton. 8—4 Margaret and Sarah Stirling. IV JOHN STIRLING OF GARDEN acquired Garden from his eldest brother in 1718. Married (contract dated Dec. 2, 1736) Grizell Graham, youngest daughter of Robert Graham of Gartmore. He built the present house of Garden about 1761 and died about 1760. His issue were: V 1 Archibald Stirling, baptized Jan. 13, 1738, his heir. 128 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 2 Robert StirHng, born Mar. 20, 1739 ; died at the Cape of Good Hope in 1765, unmarried. 8 James Stirling, born Dec. 15, 1740 ; went to Jamaica as a planter and died there, young and unmarried. 4 Isabell Stirling, born Jan. 12, 1742; died unmarried. 5 Ann Stirling, born Nov. 16, 1747 ; died unmaried. V ARCHIBALD STIRLING OF GARDEN, baptized Jan. 13, 1738. Purchased the estates of Arnmore, Amfinlay, and Amgibbon, adjoining Garden. He executed an entail of the estate of Garden Nov. 22, 1816. Married in 1772 his cousin Christian, daughter of James Stirling, the Venetian. He died at Garden in January, 1824. His only son was : VI JAMES STIRLING OF GARDEN, born Sept 3, 1772. Purchased the estate of Amprior, adjoining Garden; married In January, 1844, Isabella, daughter of William Monteith, who died after 1872. He died June 20, 1856, and was succeeded by his only son VII JAMES STIRLING OF GARDEN, bom In 1844 ; mar ried, in 1875, Anna Selina Gartside, daughter of Gartside Gart- slde Tipping, Esq., of Ross-Ferry, County Fermanagh, Ireland. Mr. Stirling was educated at Rugby and Oxford, is a J.P. and D.L. for County Stirling and J.P for Perth. Has with other issue : Archibald Stirling, born in 1885, his heir. The estate of GARDEN comprises some 2620 acres, and re turns an annual rental of about £2000. Address : Garden House, Port of Menteith Station, Perthshire. Stirling of Garden also owns an estate of 618 acres, having an Income of £800, at Garden, Buchlyvie, Stirlingshire. CJe g)tirlinss of HippentiatJte anti llipjienross 'A KippENDA^viE Lodge RCHIBALD STIRLING, third son of Sir Archibald Stir ling of Keir and Cadder, by his second marriage with Grizell, daughter of James, Lord Ross, received from his father by a charter, dated Aug. 5, 1594, the estate of Kippendavie and other lands and became the founder of this and younger branches of the Keir family. He was received and admitted a bur gess and guild brother of the town of Stirling. He married in 1618 Jean, daughter of Sir George Mushet, Knight, of Burn- bank, and died between Apr. 23, 1645, and Apr. 17, 1646. His issue were: 1 George Stirling, his heir, who died without issue and was succeeded by his brother. II 2 John Stirling, who succeeded. 3 Grizell StirHng, married Donald M'Gillespie vie O'challuin or Donald, son of Archibald, son of Malcolm of PoltaUoch. 130 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 4 Marie Stirling, married (contract dated at Abruthven, Aug. 22, 1665) James, son of Patrick Crichtoun, in Forfar. 5 Helelne StirHng, married (contract dated in Doune, Feb. 2, 1653) James Jack; had at least Alexander, who was in Amsterdam, Holland, in 1712-1714. 6 Margaret Stirling, married John, eldest son of Patrick Bume, portloner of Scheardaill, in Clackmannan. 7 Jeane Stirling, married the Rev. Robert Moir, minister at " Girtoune." II JOHN STIRLING OF KIPPENDAVIE succeeded to the estates upon the death of his brother. He married in 1667 Christian, daughter of David Doig of Balhngren, and widow of John Graham of Micklewood, and died June 1, 1697. His children were: 1 Archibald Stirling, baptized Aug. 25, 1667 ; died without issue. 2 George Stirling, twin with above; died without issue. 3 James Stirling, born Oct. 6, 1677 ; died without issue. 4 Christian Stirling, born Apr. 19, 1679. HI 5 Charles Stirling, born Dec. 14, 1680; succeeded. 6 Alexander Stirling. Ill CHARLES STIRLING OF KIPPENDAVIE, bom Dec. 14, 1680; married first, in 1703, Katherine, second daughter of Alexander Arbuthnott of Knox, second son of the first Vis count Arbuthnott; married second (contract dated Mar. 9, 1709) Christian Douglas, widow of Douglas of Garvald. She Is referred to by Sir Walter Scott in his " Tales of a Grandfather," Vol. II, 3d series, p. 24, as assisting the adherents of the Stuart family in the rising of 1715 : " Fresh intelligence came to them from Lady Kippendavie, who seems to have been as correct in her in telligence and accurate in communicating with the Insurgent army, as she was singular in her choice of messengers. This last being an old woman, who confirmed the tidings of the enemy's approach." Sheriffmuir, at which the battle of 1715 was fought, is on the property of Kippendavie and is close to the mansion house. Charles Stirling of Kippendavie died before Nov. 6, 1736. Children by first marriage: IV 1 Patrick Stirling, born Apr. 8, 1704 ; succeeded. 2 James Stlrlina:. •a AI— I m oo o o ort (-( THE STIRLINGS OF KIPPENDAVIE 131 IV PATRICK STIRLING OF KIPPENDAVIE, born Apr. 8, 1704 ; married in 1727, Margaret, daughter of Sylvester Douglas of Whiteridge, by Margaret Keith his wife. He died in November, 1745; she died before 1757. Children : 1 Margaret StirHng, born Oct. 1, 1727. 2 Charles Stirling, born May 14, 1729 ; died young. 3 Christian Stirling, born Apr. 12, 1731. 4 Robert Stirling, born Nov. 5, 1732 ; died young. V 5 Patrick Stirling, born Jan. 28, 1734 ; succeeded to Kippendavie and died without Issue Dec. 12, 1775. 6 Katherine Stirling, born June 11, 1736; mar ried Fortescue and had: I Faithful Adrian, captain 20th Regi ment ; died unmarried. II Ann, married first, Brodie Hepworth; sec ond, John Taylor. Children by first mar riage: 1 Thomas, died young. 2 Faithful, died young. 3 Ann Elizabeth. 4 Katherine Stir ling. 6 Margaret Douglas ; married Major Bethune. Children by second marriage: 6 John Stirling, born Aug. 29, 1802; married, Apr. 21, 1831, Harriet, daughter of John Waddilove of Thorpe HaU, Skipton, Yorkshire, England, and had: Tablet in Dunblane Cathedral OVER Vault now Closed 132 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1 Emily Fortescue, born June 28, 1833. 2 Herbert, born Feb. 28, 1835. Ill Katherine, married Cameron, merchant In Glasgow and had: 1 Katherine, married Nairne. 2 Mary, married Walkinshaw. 7 Sylvester Stirling, born Sept. 27, 1737 ; died young. 8 Robert Stirling, born May 25, 1739; died young. V 9 John Stirling, bom Dec. 22, 1742 ; succeeded. V JOHN STIRLING OF KIPPENDAVIE AND KIPPEN ROSS, born Dec. 22, 1742; acquired the estate of Kippenross from William Pearson in 1778, and in 1813 the superiority of Kippendavie, Lanrick, Auchinbie, Shanraw, and Woodland from James Stirling of Keir. He married Apr. 30, 1781, Mary, second daughter of William Graham of Airth by his wife Ann Stirling of Ardoch (q. v.). He died at Kippenross, June 7, 1816, less than three months after his eldest son, and was succeeded by his grandson John. His children were: VI 1 Patrick Stirling, born Apr. 30, 1782 ; captain 13th Light Dragoons ; served in the Peninsular Campaign. His father conveyed Kippenross to him on the occasion of his marriage in 1810 to Catherine Georgiana, third daughter of John Wedderburn of Spring Garden, Westmoreland, Jamaica, grandson of Sir Alexander Wedderburn, 6th baronet of Blackness. Patrick died Mar. 30, 1816. Children : VII I John Stirling, born Aug. 19, 1811 ; suc ceeded his grandfather. II Patrick Stirling, born Aug. 19, 1813; succeeded to Gogar and Blackgrange, near Alloa, owned by his uncle John, in 1819. He acquired by purchase the estate of Tillocultry, which was subsequently sold by Mr. Stirling of Kippendavie. He died unmarried Mar. 10, 1839, as the result of a fall at Lauriston Castle. Ill Mary Wedderburn Stirling, survived her brother in Gogar and Blackgrange ; married May 2, 1840, John Davie Morries, M.D., who died in 1858, leaving issue: John, born in 1851. THE STIRLINGS OF KIPPENDAVIE 133 2 Ann StirHng, born July 7, 1783; married Nov. 6, 1809, Ludovic Houstoun of Johnstone Castle, and had a son, George Houstoun, M.P. for Renfrewshire, who died unmarried Sept. 14, 1843. 3 Margaret Douglas Stirling, born Aug. 14, 1784 ; married, Nov. 3, 1806, James Sandilands, grandson of James, seventh Lord Torplchen, and who succeeded as tenth Lord Torpichen in 1815. She died Dec. 13, 1836. Children (three sons and one daughter) : I The Hon. Robert Sandilands, eleventh Lord Tor pichen, bom Aug. 3, 1807 ; married, July 25, 1865, Helen, daughter of Thomas Maitland, Lord Dun- drennan. He died Dec. 24, 1869 ; she died July 23, 1885. No issue. II The Hon. and Rev. John Sandilands, M.A., born Nov. 1, 1813; rector of Coston, County Leicester, England ; married July 24, 1845, Helen, daughter of James Hope, clerk to the signet. He died Mar. 18, 1866; she died Jan. 29, 1887, aged 73. Children : 1 James Walter Sandilands or St. John of Torpichen, West Lothian, twelfth Lord Torpichen, bom May 4, 1846; married May 25, 1881, EUen Frances, daughter of Lieut. Gen. Charles Edward Park Gordon, C.B. ; marriage dissolved in January, 1890. Children : 1 AHson Margaret, born July 29, 1883. 2 James Archibald Douglas, born Oct. 6, 1884. 3 John Gordon, born June 8, 1886. 4 Walter Alexander, bom Apr. 26, 1888. 2 John Hope Sandilands, born July 24, 1847 ; married Aug. 1, 1877, Helen Mary Anne, only daugh ter of Thomas Tourle of Waratah, New South Wales. Children : 1 Helen Caroline, bom 1880; died 1898. 2 James Bruce, bom Apr. 8, 1883. 3 Francis Robert Sandilands, born Jan. 21, 1849; commander R.N. ; married June 4, 1885, Maude Bayard, daughter of Frederick Augustus Wig gins of London, and died July 30, 1887. Child: 134 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Robert Walker, bom January 12; died Jan. 28, 1886. 4 Douglas Sandilands, bom Oct. 20, 1851 ; Heutenant, 43d Regiment ; died Dec. 13, 1882. 6 Helen Jane Sandilands, born Sept. 20, 1853; married, Feb. 7, 1891, Charles Woodbine Parish, son of Sir Woodbine Parish, M.P., and has issue. Ill The Hon. James Sandilands, born Oct. 2, 1821 ; captain 8th Hussars ; died unmarried Apr. 29, 1902. IV The Hon. Mary Sandilands, born Jan. 30, 1811 ; married, Aug. 4, 1828, William Ramsay Ramsay of Barnton, and had : Charles William Ramsay Ramsay, bom Feb. 22, 1844. 4 Mary Stirling, bom Feb. 24, 1786; married, Apr. 26, 1808, James Russell of Woodside, and died Sept. 16, 1820. Children (five sons and five daughters) : I David RusseU, bom May 27, 1809; colonel 84th Regiment. II John Russell, bom May 21, 1810; captain R.N. ; purchased Maulside, parish of Dairy, Ayr shire ; married Katherine, third daughter of William Forbes of Callender (owner of the estates of the ex tinct Stirlings of Herbertshire), and had: 1 James Erskine, born June 4, 1860. 2 Agnes, bom Aug. 16, 1851. 3 Mary Jane, bom July 30, 1852. 4 William David, born Sept. 15, 1853. Ill Henry RusseU, died Apr. 25, 1816. IV James Stirling Russell, bom Aug. 24, ; died Apr. 4, 1838. V Graham Russell (now Somervell), born Jan. 13, 1819 ; married July 23, 1844, his cousln-german, Henrietta Jane, third daughter of William Stirling of Content. In 1866 Graham Russell succeeded to the estate of Hamilton Farm and took the name of Somervell. Children : 1 James, born Sept. 19, 1845. 2 EHzabeth, born Sept. 29, 1847. 3 WilHam SomerveU, born Feb. 21, 1850. 4 Agnes Mary, born Aug. 22, 1852 ; died Sept. 3, 1853. THE STIRLINGS OF KIPPENDAVIE 135 5 Graham Charles, born July 13, 1854. 6 Henry David, born May 22, 1856. VI Mary Russell, died unmarried. VII EHzabeth Russell, died unmarried. VIII Ann Russell, died unmarried. IX Catherine Russell, died unmarried. X Marion Russell; married William, brother of Ludovic Houstoun of Johnstone Castle above, and had: 1 George Ludovic, born Aug. 31, 1846. 2 WilHam James, bom Aug. 25, 1848. 3 Mary Erskine, born Aug. 17, 1850. 4 Ann Margaret, born Apr. 2, 1852. 6 William Stirling, born June 26, 1787 ; inherited the estate of Content in Jamaica from his father ; married first, in 1811, EHzabeth Barrett Barrett, daughter of Henry, eldest son of Edward Barrett Barrett of Cinnamon Hill, Jamaica. She died Apr. 19, 1830. William married second, contract dated June 10, 1833, Oli-via, daughter of Peter Salmond. William died In 1862. Children by first marriage: I John Stirling, born at Montego Bay, Jamaica, Jan. 24, 1813 ; married in 1839, Rebecca Ann, daugh ter of Major Crotty. He was educated at St. John's College, Cambridge, and read for the bar. After his marriage he secured an appointment in Australia and, having held appointments in the Legislative Council and Civil Service, returned to England in 1869. He subsequently engaged in business as a merchant in the West Indian trade until 1888 ; died at Tenerife in 1894. Children : 1 WUHam Cashel, born May 24; died July 23, 1840. 2 John Henry, born in Sidney, N. S. W., Oct. 7, 1841 ; married in 1886 his cousin Anna Dennis- toun, daughter of Henry Macdowall of Garthland and Carruth, Renfrewshire, Scotland. He joined his father in business in Jamaica in 1868; retired in 1888 and settled in the Canaries. Address: El Drago, ViUa de la Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands. 136 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 3 Frances Gordon, bom Aug. 3, 1843. 4 EHzabeth, born Feb. 17, 1845. 6 Charles WilHam, bom Jan. 18, 1847; mar ried Aug. 27, 1884, Kate EHza, daughter of John WilHam Parkin of Catherine Mount, St. James, Jamaica, W. I. Mr. Stirling was for many years a planter, attorney, and J.P. in the parish of St. James, Jamaica. Address : Washington House, 13 St. Paul's Road, CHfton, Bristol, England. Children : 1 Henry Graham, born May 28, 1885. 2 Charles Cecil, born Apr. 15, 1890. 3 Elizabeth Mary. 4 Annette. II Henry Stirling, born Mar. 29, 1818; died 1824. Ill William Stirling, born Mar. 30, 1822 ; married July 26, 1856, his cousin-german, Mary Katherine, second daughter of Sylvester Douglas Stirling of Glenbervie. He was a merchant in Glasgow, J.P. for the counties of Stirling and Lanark, and colonel 8th Lanark R. V. He purchased the estate of Tarduf, in Stirlingshire; died in 1900, his wife surviving. TARDUF is a small estate of 260 acres with an income from the land of £295. Address : Tarduf, Polmont Station, Stirlingshire. Colonel Stirling had: 1 Charlotte Douglas, born May 1, 1866. 2 WilHam George Hay, born Apr. 21, 1861; major In the Indian Army; married Oct. 15, 1895, Mary Louisa, daughter of William George Spens of Glasgow, and has issue: 1 WiUiam George Patrick, born Feb. 17, 1898. 2 Archibald Hay, bom Nov. 4, 1899. 3 Mary Sylvia. 3 Sylvester Douglas, bom Dec. 11, 1873; char tered accountant; resides in London, England. 4 James David, born Dec. 11, 1873; D.S.O.; captain in the Indian Army. 5 Mary Graham. 6 Elizabeth Barrett. 7 Katherine Henrietta Jane. IV Mary StirHng, born July 23, 1814; married July 4, 1844, Thomas James Graham-Stirling of The Village or Kippen THE STIRLINGS OF KIPPENDAVIE 137 Strowan (q.v.), and died without issue Dec. 23, 1847. V EHzabeth Stirling, born Apr. 6, 1820. VI Henrietta Jane Stirling, bom July 4, 1824; married her cousin Graham Russell (afterward Som ervell) of Hamilton Farm, above (q.v.). Children by second marriage : VII Olivia Catherine Stirling, born Nov. 29, 1834 ; died Sept. 28, 1851. VIII Anna Christian Stirling, born Dec. 31, 1835 ; married Gen. Sir William Stirling, a descendant of the Stirlings of Drumpellier (q. v.). IX Peter Stirling, born Oct. 15, 1837 ; died Apr. 13, 1838. X Amy Stirling, born Nov. 30, 1839. XI Patrick Douglas StirHng, born Jan. 6, 1841 ; died Feb. 12, 1851. XII James WiUiam StirHng, bom Oct. 30, 1842; died Dec. 10, 1843. XIII Margaret Sandilands Stirling, bom Jan. 7, 1845 ; married Mar. 5, 1868, James Stewart, then of Garvock and Blackhouse, for seven years M.P. for Greenock. Children : 1 James Stirling. 2 William Norman. 3 Ian ; maj or 2d Battalion Scottish Rifles. 4 Patrick; captain Gordon Highlanders. 6 Olive Juana, married in 1893 James Arthur Montgomerie of Tarbolton, and has issue: 1 Thomas James. 2 Marjorie Olive. 3 Evelyn Stewart. 6 Mary. XIV WlUiamlna Mary Stirling, born Oct. 3, 1846. 6 John Stirling, born Oct. 18, 1788; a broker in London; succeeded to the estates of GrOGAR and BLACK- GRANGE on the death of his father. He died at Brighton, England, May 21, 1819, unmarried, when his estates descended to his nephew, Patrick, as above, and from him to Patrick's sister, Mary Wedderburn (Stirling) Morries. 138 THE STERLING GENEALOGY These estates comprise 958 acres with an annual rental of £2100. Address, Northfield, Clackmannan, and Blackgrange, Stirling. 7 James Stirling, born Oct. 31, 1789 ; captain R. N. He pur chased Glentyan, in Renfrewshire; married first, con tract dated July 7, 1820, his cousln-german, Mary, daughter of Day Hort Macdowall of Castle Semple, who died without issue, Feb. 17, 1839; married second, contract dated Apr. 30, 1844, his cousin- german, Elizabeth Christian, daughter of James Dun das of Ochtertyre, C.S., and widow of WilHam Mac- dowaU of Garthland. He died In 1872. GLENTYAN is an estate of 265 acres, with a rental of £800. Ad dress : Glentyan, Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire. 8 Katharine Stirling, born June 20, 1791 ; married June 4, 1811, her cousin-german, James Erskine of Linlathen, and had four daughters, all of whom died in infancy. James died Aug. 26, 1816. 9 Elizabeth Christian StirHng, born Sept. 24, 1794; mar ried Nov. 11, 1815, Sir WilHam MIlHken Napier of MiUiken, 8th Bart., bom in 1788, son of Robert John Milliken Napier, of Culcreuch, by Anne, daughter of Robert Campbell of Downie, Argyllshire. He died Feb. 4, 1852 ; she died Mar. 3, 1860. Children : I Mary MiUiken Napier, born Apr. 7, 1817 ; mar ried June 6, 1839, Robert Speir of Culdees Castle, County Perth, born Jan. 1, 1801, son of Robert and IsabeUa Speir, who died Feb. 18, 1863. Children : 1 EHzabeth Christian StirHng, born Mar. 30, 1840; married Oct. 10, 1867, Archibald CampbeU Douglass of Mains, County Dumbarton. 2 Robert Thomas Napier, born Oct. 15, 1841, of Blackstoun and Burnbrae, County Renfrew, and Cul dees, County Perth, J.P. and D.L. for both coun ties ; married June 2, 1868, Hon. Emily Gifford, 3d daughter of Robert Francis, Lord Gifford, by Fred- erica, daughter of Maurice, Lord Fitzhardinge. Children : 1 Gwendolyn Mary, bom Aug. 29, 1870. 2 Guy Thomas, born Feb. 26, 1875. THE STIRLINGS OF KIPPENDAVIE 139 3 Kenneth Robert Napier, born Apr. 1, 1877. 4 Marjorie Gifford, born Nov. 1, 1878. 5 Evan Berkeley, born Mar. 22, 1882; died Feb. 15, 1884. 6 Malcolm Scott, born Feb. 6, 1887. 7 Ronald Fitzhardinge, born Mar. 9, 1888. II Robert John MiUiken Napier of MiUiken, 9th Bart., honorary colonel 4th BattaHon, The Prin cess Louise's Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, born Nov. 7, 1818; married Apr. 4, 1850, Anne SaHs bury Meliora, daughter of John Ladeveze Adlercorn of Moyglare, Meath. He died Dec. 4, 1884; she died Jan. 5, 1902. Children : 1 William John, bom Nov. 6 ; died Nov. 7, 1850. 2 Theodora Eliza Christian, born Nov. 6; died Nov. 7, 1850 (twin with above). 3 WUHam John, born Nov. 4 ; died Nov. 6, 1864. 4 Robert James, born Nov. 4, 1854 (twin with above) ; died Jan. 9, 1856. 6 Sir Archibald Lennox MiUiken Napier of Mil liken, 10th Bart., bom Nov. 2, 1855; lieutenant Grenadier Guards ; married Dec. 16, 1880, Mary Alison Dorothy, daughter of Sir Thomas Fairbairn, Bart. ; residence, London. Children : 1 Alexander Lennox, bom May 30, 1882. 2 Robert Archibald, born July 19, 1889. 6 Robert Francis Ladeveze ; maj or Queen's own Cameron Highlanders ; born Dec. 3, 1856 ; married in 1887 Emily Norrie, daughter of George Moke, and died May 23, 1898, from wounds received at Atbara, Egypt. Children : 1 Lennox Robert Murray, born in 1890. 2 Gerald Francis George, born in 1892. 3 Ivan Robert, bom Nov. 9, 1893. 4 Noreen Mary Hay, bom Feb. 6, 1895. 7 WilHam Edward StirHng, born May 2, 1858; married in 1884 Janet Catherine, daughter of W. W. Reid, and died Sept. 26, 1900. 140 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Children : 1 WilHam Edward StirHng, born in 1893. 2 Alec Douglas, bom in 1894. 3 Lola Lillias Daphne. 8 Anne Salisbury Mary Meliora, born Dec. 30, 1851 ; married Mar. 10, 1881, Sir John Adam Rob ert Hay, 9th Bart., who died May 4, 1895, leaving issue. 9 Aymee Elizabeth Georgiana, born Dec. 30, 1861 (twin with above) ; married Jan. 4, 1876, Sir George Douglas Clerk, 8th Bart. ; has issue. 10 Theodora Evelyn. Ill John StirHng Milliken Napier, D.L., County Renfrew, born May 7, 1820 ; married Mar. 4, 1845, Janet, only child of Andrew Brown of Auchintorlie, County Renfrew, and died Apr. 17, 1891. Children : 1 WilHam, born Aug. 16, 1860 ; killed in Can ada, Mar. 26, 1886. 2 Andrew John, born in May, 1854; died in June, 1855. 3 John Stirling, born June 22, 1856; major ArgyU and Sutherland Highlanders; married Sept. 17, 1902, CaroHne Charlotte, daughter of Col. Keith Ramsay Maitland. 4 Charles James, bom July 9, 1863. 5 Mary EHzabeth, married June 9, 1902, Lisle Stirling-Cookson of Renton (q. v.). 10 Charles Stirling, born Jan. 24, 1796 ; a merchant in Glas gow ; a partner in the firm of Stirling-Gordon and Co. ; married June 14, 1831, Christian, eldest daughter of John Hamilton of Sundrum. In 1835 he purchased the estate of GARGUNNOCK, In Stirhngshire, of 1881 acres, with an annual rental of £1500. He died Oct. 24, 1839. Children : I John Stirling, born Dec. 21, 1832; Heutenant- colonel of the Royal ArtiUery ; educated at the Royal MiHtary School at Woolwich ; J.P. and D.L. for Stir lingshire; married In Mar., 1871, Henrietta Char lotte, youngest daughter of John Buchannan of Carbeth, County Stirling. Address: Gargunnock, Stirling. Cambusbarron, Stirling Castle in the Distanci THE STIRLINGS OF KIPPENDAVIE 141 Children : 1 Charles Stirling, born in 1873. 2 Louisa Christian Auselan. 3 John Buchannan Stirling. 4 Kathleen Caroline Ann. II Caroline Dundas Stirling, born Feb. 2, 1837; married in June, 1864, John Spurway, captain and brevet major. Royal Artillery. Children : 1 Christian Annie. 2 Caroline Ethel. 11 Thomas Stirling, born Oct. 31, 1800; died In June, 1801. 12 Sylvester Douglas Stirling, born Feb. 3, 1803; married in 1830 Anne Patricia Cragie, daughter of David Connell of Glasgow. He purchased the estate of Woodside, in Stirlingshire, and changed the name to GLENBERVIE. This estate is of 778 acres with a rental of £1400. He was drowned while bathing at Ardrossan, Sept. 2, 1846. Address : Glenbervie, Fal kirk, Stirlingshire. Children : 1 Isabella Georglna Hay StirHng, born Aug. 1, 1831. 2 Mary Katherine Stirling, born Nov. 8, 1833; married William, third son of William Stirling ot Content, above (q. v.). 3 Anne Douglas Stirling, born Oct. 9, 1834 ; mar ried Gen. Sir WilHam Stirling, a descendant of the Stirlings of Drumpellier (q. v.). 4 Charlotte Jane Stirling, born Sept. 27, 1838. 6 Charles Douglas StirHng, bom May 18, 1840; died Apr. 29, 1856. 13 Jean Wilhelmina Stirling, born July 15, 1804. VII JOHN STIRLING OF KIPPENDAVIE AND KIP PENROSS. Born Aug. 19, 1811 ; married Aug. 8, 1839, Cath erine Mary, only child of the Rev. John Willings by his wife Mary Wedderburn. Children : VIII 1 Patrick Stirling, born Nov. 13, 1846; succeeded his father. 2 John Carolus Stirling, born Dec. 14, 1848. 142 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 3 WilHam Robert StirHng, bom Mar. 30, 1850. 4 Mary Catherine Stirling, married in March, 1866, Capt. George Kellie McCallum, younger, of Braco Castle, County Perth. VIH PATRICK STIRLING OF KIPPENDAVIE AND KIPPENROSS, born Nov. IS, 1846 ; married in 1876, Margaret Mary, eldest daughter of Rear Admiral John Leith of Blackford, County Aberdeen. He was a member of the 92d Highlanders ; died in December, 1899. His son IX JOHN ALEXANDER STIRLING, bom in 1881; married 1906, an American lady; lieutenant Scots Guards, present Laird of KIPPENDAVIE and KIP PENROSS. The estate comprises 6111 acres, with an annual rental of £5600. Address: Kippenross House, Dunblane, Perthshire; London address: 13 Chesham Street, S. W. C!)e §)tirlinss of BaUagan pati^]) of ^trati^blane^ Coirntt of ^ttrltng; IN the account of the Stirlings of Glorat given in Playfair's " British Family Antiquity," it is stated that the first Stir ling of Ballagan was Walter, second son of WilHam Stirling of Glorat, but this is erroneous, as the earliest charter of Balla gan shows that William of Glorat and Walter of Ballagan were brothers-german and not father and son. (See the Stirhngs of Craigbarnet and Glorat.) I WALTER STIRLING, FIRST OF BALLAGAN. Wil liam Stirling of Glorat granted a charter, dated June 5, 1522, to his brother-german, Walter Striuelyng and Eufame Brisbane, his spouse, of the wester half of the lands of Ballagan, extending to a forty shilling land of old extent, then lying in the earldom of Lennox and the shire of Dumbarton, to be held of William for six merks Scots and four bolls, four pecks farm bear, yearly. Walter and Eufame were infeft on the same day. " Walter Stryuelyng of Bavlagan " granted a reversion, without date, to his " derrest brodes germane William Stryuelyng of glorat," of the Kirklands of Strathblane. He was curator of Andrew Cunyngham of Blar- quhels. He made his will June 6, 1549, and died the same day. In the inventory of his debtors and debts, James Striueling of Keyr is a debtor for 10 merks and Walter is stated to be due 270 merks as tocher of Christian StriueHng, probably his daugh ter, according to the terms of the contract between her and Walter Campbell of Auchinhowie. Walter's eldest son was : II LUCAS STRIUELING OF BALLAGAN was one of his 144 THE STERLING GENEALOGY father's executors in 1649. He was a curator to Marion Stirling in 1554. Andrew Stirling of Portnellan-Haliday, granted a char ter. May 4, 1564, to his beloved cousin, Luka Stirling and Jonet Edmestoun, his spouse, in conjunct life-rent and to John Stir ling, their son and heir apparent of the lands of Wester Bal- dorrane. He married Janet Edmastoun, who, with consent of Luke Stirling, resigned to James Stirling of Keir, their infeftment of Ballindroch, Oct. 22, 1564. Ill WALTER STRIUELYNG OF BALLAGAN, who was a witness to a reversion in favor of Sir James Stirling of Keir, dated May 25, 1569. Walter Stirling of Ballagan was fined £100 for non-appear ance of the panels for whom he had become surety that they should enter themselves before the justician on Jan. 31, 1670, and under the law, for the traitorous detention of the tower or fortalice of Perdowye against the King and his Regent and also for their remaining at home from the rand at Linlithgow. Walter was tried for being, art and part, with WilHam StirHng of Glorat and others in the slaughter of Malcolm Kincaid. He married Janet Graham and died Dec. 24, 1597, as appears by his will, dated the 17th of that month, and in which his wife Is one of his executors along with John Stirling, the elder of Craigbarnet, and John Stirling, the elder of Glorat. ("Walter StirHng of Ballagan had a carnal daughter, Kath arine Stirling, who received a life-rent charter in 1545 from John Colquhoun of Kilmardinny of his half of the lands of Kilmardinny.") IV GEORGE STIRLING OF BALLAGAN. He witnessed a discharge by Sir Archibald Stirling of Keir dated May 24, 1602. George died in July, 1615, intestate, and an inventory of his effects was given by Jonet Stirling, his relect, on behalf of Jeane, Elizabeth, Jonet, and Agnes Stirlings, his lawful bairns and ex ecutors-dative. He was succeeded by his son : V WALTER STIRLING OF BALLAGAN. He was served heir of his father in BaUagan on Aug. 22, 1618. He was prob ably father of THE STIRLINGS OF BALLAGAN 145 VI WALTER STIRLING OF BALLAGAN.^ He married Margaret Logan. Their eldest son was VII JOHN STIRLING OF BALLAGAN. On Feb. 13, 1655, Walter Stirling of Ballagan granted a charter, whereby, in implement of a contract of marriage, dated January 19th pre- ceeding, betwixt him and John Stirling, his lawful son, and James Stirling, chamberlain of Mugdock, for himself and Jean Stirling, his eldest lawful daughter, he dispones the lands of Ballagan and Hill of Dumglas to his son John, Jean Stirling, his future spouse, and their lawful heirs. John StirHng died before Mar. 20, 1668, on which date James Stirling of Bankell and Walter Stirling, minister of Baldernock, as tutors, curators, and overseers " of the orphans of umquhile John Stirling of Ballagan," required Sir Mungo Stirling of Glorat, then at the new Hall of Craig barnet, to pay a certain sum owing by him. John Stirling was succeeded by his eldest son VIII JAMES STIRLING OF BALLAGAN. He obtained a precept of clare constat from William Stirling of Law superior of Ballagan for infefting his as heir of John Stirling, his father, Aug. 29, 1684. He was a goldsmith In Glasgow. He married Mary Napier, who survived him and was living in 1728. He had a daughter Jean, to whom her brother James was served heir general Nov. 29, 1756. He was succeeded by his son IX JAMES STIRLING OF BALLAGAN. His father having died in embarrassed circumstances, a ranking and sale of BaUagan was brought by creditors, which depended for 25 years, when a separate action was brought by James StirHng as heir- apparent of his father. Under this j udicial sale he, in 1728, pur- ' From an abstract of the Grants to be Recorded in the Great and Privy Seal Records of Scotland, 1676-81. "Infeftment to Sir Robert Sinclair of Longfurmacus, Knight and Baronet, advo- catt, of the lands and barronie of Lochend and Tennendrie of WoodhaU; holds of his Majestic as Prince and Steward of Scotland few, bleusch and taxt ward for pay ment of 100 hb. for the ward, als much for releiffe and 200 lib. for the mariage upon the resignatione of umquhill Sn John Calqwhoune of Luss and Dame Margaret Bailie, his spouse and Walter Stirling of Ballagone." July 7, 1676. (P. 501, Vol. 2, Genealogical Magazine.) 146 THE STERLING GENEALOGY chased back Ballagan for £16,000 Scots, after a keen competition. In 1766 he sold Ballagan to Thomas Graham, merchant in Glas gow, whose descendant is now Graham of Ballagan. BALLAGAN is an estate of 914 acres, and has a revenue of £600 annually. Address: Ballagan, Strathblane, Stirhngshire. Cj)e g^ttrlinss of ila\i3. ^^ottnellan, anti Ctientiarnet ^am\) of €>lb i^ilpatrtcfe, Countr of J^umbarton I Tier ILLIAM STIRLING OF GLORAT acquired the ^ ^ lands of Law from Sir James Hamilton of Fyn nart, Bart., in 1528. By a charter, dated Feb. 6, that year, Sir James granted to William Stirling of Glorat and Margaret Houston, his wife, the lands of Law, lying In the lord ship of Drumry, earldom of Levenax and shire of Dumbarton. William and his wife were infeft In this estate Apr. 14, 1529. He was slain on Good Friday, 1534, and was survived by Mar garet, who, on May 9, 1537, obtained a transumpt of this con junct Infeftment in Law. Their eldest son and heir and successor in Law was : II ANDREW STIRLING OF LAW, PORTNELLAN, AND EDENBARNET. On Nov. 28, 1571, John Cunninghame of Drumquhassell, who had acquired the superiority of Law, granted a precept for Infefting Andrew Stirling in these lands and Andrew was infeft on the following day. Andrew had previ ously acquired the lands of PortneUane HaUiday and half of Bal dorane by charter from Queen Mary, dated May 24, 1557. He had another crown charter of these lands, dated May 24, 1577. Andrew Streueling also acquired the lands of Edenbarnet and Craigbanzeoch in the lordship of Kilpatrick, regahty of Paisley, and shire of Dumbarton, from Stephen SpreuU of Edenbarnet, by charter dated July 13, 1569. Andrew granted to Luke Stirling and Janet Edmonstone, spouses, and their son John, the lands of 148 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Wester BalHndorane, by charter dated at Law, May 4, 1564. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Gabriel Cunninghame of Craigends, and died before Oct. 24, 1581. Andrew had five sons: III 1 William, who succeeded. 2 James, who witnessed the infeftment in Law In favor of his brother, WilHam, Apr. 2, 1582. 3 John, who as a brother of William Stirling of Law, wit nessed a sasine dated Apr. 20, 1591. John was made a burgess of Dumbartonshire in 1603. 4 Walter, whose son and heir, John, had an annuity in 1584. 5 Robert Striueling, brother-german of William Stirling of Law, witnessed an instrument in favor of the latter, dated Feb. 26, 1584. WilHam, son of Robert, had a tenement in Dumbarton in 1606. Ill WILLIAM STREUELING OF LAW, PORTNEL LAN, AND EDENBARNET. Malcolm Crawford of Kilbirny granted on the last day of March, 1582, a precept of clare con stat for infefting William Strierling, son of the deceased Andrew Streueling of Portnellan, in the lands of Law. William was Infeft in the lands of Portnellan Halliday on Sept. 6, 1581. He received from WilHam, Commendator of Paisley, a charter, dated Apr. 16, 1681, of Edenbarnet and Craigbanzeoch on the resignation of John SpreuU, heir of the deceased Stephen SpreuU. He married Margaret, daughter of Hugh Crawfurd of Clobarhill, who survived him and gave up his testament-dative to the Commissary of Glasgow. WilHam died in December, 1623. Children : IV 1 Andrew, who succeeded. 2 Hugh. He is probably the "Major Stirling," brother of Andrew Stirling of Law, who is noted in Durie's Decisions, Jan. 25, 1642, as having arrested certain silver plate belonging to Colonel Cunninghame. 3 Walter, who was executor-dative of his father Jan. 19, 1624. 4 Robert, afterward Sir Robert Sterling, governor of Cork. Sir Robert appears to have served as an ensign of foot, lieutenant of horse, and captain of dragoons in Germany for 11 years under the " Lion of the North," Gustavus Adolphus. In short, he was a fine specimen THE STIRLINGS OF LAW 149 of the adventurous Scot of his day. In 1649 he was Governor of Cork, Ireland, where he was knighted Nov. 22, 1648. Sir Robert obtained on Oct. 9, 1649, a grant of arms from the Ulster King. This grant is a lengthy document and In part relates " whereas The Hunourable Robert Sterling, Knight, Governor of the Citty and County of Corke, President of the Councell of Warre, Sargent Major GeneraU of His Majesties Councell in the said province," etc. He was made a knight by the Lord Marquis of Ormond, Governor General of Ireland, for his distinguished services and loyalty to the late King Charles and his son, then reigning, and for the effusion of his blood and many other exploits. Upon the margin of the Grant is the following memorandum : " Sir Robert Sterling knight was En sign of F'oot, Lieutenant of Horse and Captain of Dragoons in Germany, under the command of the King of Sweden, where he serued eleuen yeers. He was the fowerth of December 1641, made Sargent Major and in the same Month Lieutenant Colonell, by commission from his Excellency, James Marques of Ormonde, then Lieutenant GeneraU of all his Majes ties forces in Ireland. He was made Colonell of Foot the XI th of September 1645 : Gouernor of the Citty of Corke, President of the Councell of Warre, one of his Maj estes Councell and Sergent Major GeneraU of his Majesties Forces in the Province of Munster," etc. " Hee was knighted att Corke the XII day of Nouember, Anno 1648." The patent further shows from the marginal Pedi grees that Sir Robert married Jane, daughter of Edward, Lord Blaney, by whom he had three sons: Capt. Laurence, Robert, and Edward Sterling, all three of whom it is said died unmarried. 6 William, of whom hereafter. 6 Elizabeth, who married Hew Crawfurd of Jordanhill and died without issue. 7 Jean, a natural daughter, was living In 1686. IV ANDREW STIRLING OF LAW. WiUiam Stirling of Law and Margaret Crawfurd, his wife, granted to Andrew Stir ling, their eldest son and heir apparent, and his wife, Jean, daugh- 150 THE STERLING GENEALOGY ter of Patrick Walkinshaw, sub-dean of Glasgow, charters, dated Oct. 20, 1610, of half of Law and the lands of Enbarnen and Craigbanzeoch, in implement of contract of marriage between said Andrew and Jean, dated Sept. 4th previous. Sir John Crawfurde of Kilbimie granted, on Sept. 10, 1641, a precept of clare constat for infefting Andrew Stirling of Law as heir to his grandfather, Andrew Stirling of Law, in the lands of Law, and he was infeft on the foUowing day. On the same day Andrew resigned Law in favor of William Stirling, his eldest son and apparent heir, reserving the life-rent of Andrew and Jane Walkinshaw, his wife. Andrew died In December, 1646, and had at least one son and a daughter, Agnes, who married WilHam Colquhoun of Garocadden. He was succeeded by his son V WILLIAM STIRLING OF LAW. He was retoured heir of his father, Andrew, Oct. 13, 1647. He was one of the War Committee for Dumbartonshire in 1647. He entailed Law by entaU dated May 20, 1691 ; married, contract dated Dec. 2, 1641, Margaret Maxwell of Dargavel. WilHam died between 1694 and Sept. 14, 1703, and was succeeded by his grandson. He was the father of three daughters: 1 Margaret StirHng; married James Buchanan of Ross, by whom she had two daughters : 1 Jean, heiress of Ross, who married Archibald Buchanan of DrumlklU and had four sons and four daughters. 2 Janet, who with Jean got legacies from their grandfather, William StirHng, under his will made in 1694. 2 Mary StirHng; married before 1698, WiUiam Colquhoun of Craigton. Her tocher was 5000 merks. She died before Sept. 14, 1703, leaving two sons and three daughters. The second son was WiUiam Colquhoun, of whom hereafter. The daughters were: 1 Margaret, who married before 1713, John Max well of Dargavel. 2 Anna, who married before 1713, Robert Campbell of Balvie, West Indies. 3 Elizabeth. 3 Agnes Stirling. THE STIRLINGS OF LAW 151 VI AGNES STIRLING, youngest daughter of WUHam StirHng of Law, married first John Campbell of Succoth, West Indies, and had two sons ; John, the second son, succeeded to Law. She married second James Hamilton of Hutchinson, by whom she had a son James, who appears to have died with issue, and two daughters, Agnes and Anne, who successively inherited Law. VII JOHN CAMPBELL OR STIRLING OF LAW. He had a charter from Walter, Lord Blantyre, the superior, dated Aug. 17, 1708, of the lands of Edinbaron and Craigbanoch, as heir of William Stirling of Law. John Campbell-Stirling had also a crown charter of these lands, dated July 27, 1713. John Graham, younger of KlUearn, as Provost of the Collegi ate Church of Dumbarton, granted to him a charter of the Kirk lands of Strathblane, dated July 4, 1711. John Stirling of Law was a great Anti-Jacobite in 1745. He died in April, 1757, and was succeeded by his son VIII JAMES STIRLING OF LAW. On Aug. 18, 1758, he was served heir to his father in the lands of Enbarren, etc. He was infeft in the lands of Law, Aug. 7, 1762. He married, con tract dated June 6, 1757, Christian, second daughter and one of the three heirs-portioners of William Colquhoun of Craigtoun, who died Jan. 27, 1806, at Edenbarnet. James died Jan. 15, 1809, and was succeeded by his cousin-uterine VII AGNES HAMILTON-STIRLING OF LAW AND EDENBARNET. She was the eldest daughter of James Hamil ton, of Hutchinson, and Agnes Stirling, his wife (q.v.). On Nov. 10, 1809, Agnes Hamilton was served heir to James Stirling of Law. She married Peter Buchanan of Spittal, whom she survived. She died Feb. 2, 1816, and was succeeded by her sister VII ANNE HAMILTON-STIRLING OF LAW AND EDENBARNET. She was Infeft in Law, as heir of her sister, July 23, 1816. She died unmarried July 11, 1817, and was suc ceeded by WiUiam Colquhoun, descended from Mary Stirling, 152 THE STERLING GENEALOGY second daughter of William StirHng and wife of William Colqu houn of Craigton, as before shown. This William Colquhoun was the father of Margaret Colquhoun, who married Alan Colquhoun of Kenmure and had two sons, Alan, who died without issue, and William Colquhoun of Kenmure, who married Judith Dunn Thibou, by whom he had a son, William, who succeeded to Law, and two daughters. The elder, Margaret, married Alexander Dunlop of Keppoch and had five sons and six daughters ; the second son was Alexander Murray Dunlop of Corsock, M.P. for Greenock. IX WILLIAM COLQUHOUN-STIRLING OF LAW. He was for some time surgeon in the service of the East Indian Com pany. On July 23, 1818, he was served heir of Mrs. Agnes Ham ilton or Stirling. He married Helen, daughter of Archibald Calder, banker of Glasgow, lin eal descendant of the Calders of Inchbreck. William died in Jan uary, 1842, and was succeeded by his son. Children : 1 William Colquhoun- Stirling of Law. 2 Judith ; married George, son of Sir David Innes of Orton and Cockstoune, Bart. Arms of Colquhoun- Stirling OP L.\w X WILLIAM COLQUHOUN-STIRLING OF LAW AND EDENBARNET, lieutenant 14th Regiment, Madras Native In fantry. IV WILLIAM STIRLING, fifth son of WUliam StirHng of Law, Portnellan, and Edenbarnet. In an old family Bible printed in 1658, now In the possession of Maj .-Gen. John B. Sterling of London, the following entries are recorded: "WiUiam Sterhng, brother of Sir Robert Sterling, married THE STIRLINGS OF LAW 153 Miss Poe, daughter of Anthony Poe, of Dromgooldstoun, in the ¦ county of Lowth, Esq., by whom he had several sons, viz, — An thony, William, Robert, Edward and John, all of whom died un married except Anthony, who married the daughter of the Rev erend Doctor Robert Bredin. Anthony, born 8 of October 1656, died 17 November, 1723, aged 67. Married Ann Bredin, 23 July, 1693. She was born 9 January, 1676. Died 29 April, 1713, aged 33. " Their youngest son, but one, was named Edward, born on 24 May, 1711; (died 1777.)" V ANTHONY STERLING, as above, had, VI EDWARD STERLING, born May 24, 1711 ; married Nov. 9, 1734, Mrs. Catherine Ferguson, who was born June 23, 1712. He was clerk to the Irish House of Commons. He died Oct. 6, 1777. Child: VII REV. ANTHONY STERLING, bom July 15, 1740; married a Miss Wallace, daughter of an American Loyalist. Children : VIII 1 Edward Sterling. 2 Catherine Sterling; married Colonel Pryor and died without issue in 1862. VIII EDWARD STERLING (" Vivius " of the London Times), born at Waterford, Ireland, Feb. 27, 1773; married Apr. 5, 1804, Hester, only daughter of John Conningham of Lon donderry, Ireland, by his wife, EHzabeth Campbell, of the Camp beUs of Sunderland, in Isla. He was educated at Trinity CoUege, Dublin, and was caUed to the Irish bar. He fought at Vinegar Hill and, having attained the rank of captain of mihtla, contem plated a military career. Shortly after his marriage he migrated to Kames Castle, Isle of Bute, and then to Llanblethian, near Cowbridge, Glamorgan shire, Wales. In 1811 he issued a pamphlet on " Military Re form," which led to his becoming a regular correspondent of the London Times under the signature " Vetus," later exchanged for " Magus." During the peace interval in 1814-1815 he was in 154 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Paris, and on his return to England became a regular and impor tant member of the Times' staff. Between 1830 and 1840 the paper became, says Carlyle, his " express emblem," and his opinions were especially identified with " The Thunderer's " admiration for Wellington and Peel. He retired from active journalism soon after 1840 and died at his eldest son's house. South Place, Knightsbridge, London, Sept. 3, 1847. His wife died Apr. 18, 1843, two hours after the death of her daughter-in-law, Susannah, wife of her son John. Children : 1 Sir Anthony Conningham Sterling, K.C.B., born in 1805 ; married in 1829, Charlotte, daughter of Maj .-Gen. Joseph Baird. He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge. In February, 1826, was gazetted an ensign in the 24th Foot; was from Mar. 21, 1834, to Dec. 5, 1843, a captain of the 73d Foot. He was on active service during the Crimean War of 1854-1855, first as brigade major and afterwards as assistant adjutant general to the Highland division, Including the battles of the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkerman, and the Siege of Se bastopol. He received the medal with four clasps, the order of the Legion of Honor, the Turkish medal, and the fourth class of the Medjidie. He returned in October, 1857, but during 1858-1869 was employed as miHtary secretary by Sir CoHn Campbell, Lord Clyde, in the suppression of the Indian mutiny and received a medal with clasp. He was gazetted C.B. July 5, 1856, and K.C.B. July 21, 1860. He was author of " The Highland Brigade in the Crimea," " Russia under Nicholas I," a translation, and " Letters from the Army in the Crimea " (p. 192, Diet, of Nat. Biog.; Carlyle's Life of Sterling). He died at his home, 3 South Place, Knightsbridge, Lon don, Mar. 1, 1870. His wife died Apr. 10, 1863. No issue. IX 2 John Sterling. 3 and 4 Two children, died in infancy. IX JOHN STERLING, the poet and author, was born at Kames Castle, Isle of Bute, July 20, 1806. He received his early education at Dr. Burney's establishment at Greenwich, THE STIRLINGS OF LAW 155 England, and, after a short trial of the University of Glasgow, proceeded to Trinity College, Cambridge, in October, 1824. Here his tutor was JuHus Charles (afterward archbishop) Hare. He formed the acquaintanceship of Frederick Denison Maurice, Rich ard Chenevix French, Coleridge, Wordsworth, and Edward Irving. He and a number of friends in 1828 purchased the Athenceum. Sterling contributed little fanciful tales and sketches ; for Cole ridge he composed his novel "Arthur Coningsby." In it appeared the beautiful ballad " A maiden came gliding over the sea," which alone would have proven Sterling a poet of unusual ability. An other novel, " Fitzgeorge," which was brought out in 1832 by the publisher of " Coningsby," has been attributed to Sterling, but it is impossible that he could have written it. Sterling studied Ger man philosophy in Bonn, Germany, in 1833, but returned to Eng land, and on Trinity Sunday, 1834, he became Julius Hare's curate, then rector at Hurstmonceaux, Sussex, which he later re signed, partly from ill health and partly because he found the call ing Incongenial. In 1827 he wrote a poem, " The Sexton's Daughter," published in London in 1839 and In Philadelphia in 1842 ; at the same time he formed a connection with Blackwood" s Magazine, for which, among many others, he contributed " The Palace of Morgana," one of the most beautiful of prose poems, and the " Onyx Ring " (published in Boston In 1856). He also wrote during this period " Maga," " Crystals from a Cavern," etc. He contributed to the London and Westminster Review, conducted by his friend, John Stuart Mill. In 1838 the Sterling Club, a literary organization, was formed In London and named in his honor. The winter of 1838—1839 was spent at Rome; returning to England, he took a house at Clifton, where he gained the friendship of Francis (after ward Cardinal) Newman, to whom he later bequeathed the guard ianship of his son. He married Nov. 2, 1830, Susannah, eldest daughter of General Barton, formerly of the Life Guards, who died the same day as his mother, Apr. 18, 1843. He died at Vent- nor. Isle of Wight, Sept. 18, 1844, where he had lived since June, 1843, after a lifelong struggle against consumption. He was buried at Bonchurch, in the old churchyard. His works 156 THE STERLING GENEALOGY included, beside those mentioned : " The Election," a poem in seven books, London, 12mo, " Strafford," a tragedy, dedi cated to Ralph Waldo Emerson, his intimate friend, " Rich ard Coeur de Lion," an Orlandish or Odyssean serio-comic poem. His writings were collected in 1848 by Julius Hare (Essays and Tales by John Sterling), 2 vols., London, 8vo, with a memoir in many respects admirable, but its Inadequacy stimulated Carlyle to the composition. In 1861, of the biography which has made Sterling almost as widely known as Carlyle himself. Correspondence with Emerson was published in the July num ber of the Atlantic Monthly, 1897, with a sketch of Sterling's life by Edward Waldo Emerson. Thomas Carlyle's " Life of Sterling," will of course remain the greatest monument to this brilliant and unfortunate man. Children : 1 Edward Conningham Sterling, born Oct. 14, 1831 ; mar ried Bertha Stone and died in 1815. One daughter was living In 1904. 2 Anna Charlotte Sterling, born Feb. 15, 1833. 3 Katharine Susan Sterling, born Dec. 2, 1834. 4 JuHa Maria Sterling, born Mar. 26, 1836. X 5 John Barton Sterlng, born Oct. 12, 1840. 6 Hester Isabella Sterling, born Apr, 14, 1843. X MAJOR GENERAL JOHN BARTON STERLING, born Oct. 12, 1840; married in 1864, Caroline, eldest daughter of Sir John S. Trelawny, 9th Bart. After a short service in the Navy, Mr. Sterling was gazetted to the 8th Foot in 1861 ; was transferred to the Cold Stream Guards in the same year; served in that regiment till 1896 and commanded the 2d Battalion for four years and the regiment and North London Volunteer Brigade for five years ; was present with the 2d BattaHon in Egypt In 1882, and was wounded at Tel- el-Kebir; was second In command of the first Battalion in the Soudan and in the Cyprus campaign of 1885 ; was promoted major general in 1896 ; retired In 1902. Residence, 249 Knights bridge, London, S. W. THE STIRLINGS OF LAW 157 Has, with other Issue: 1 John Trelawny Sterling, born in 1866 ; lieutenant colonel in the Cold Stream Guards, having been promoted for service in South Africa, 1899. 2 Robert Sterling, born in 1870; commander in the Royal Navy. Ci)e S)tirltngs of Brumpellier> S.ett^r, Balpjarase anti JEuijca\3onsitie I Tp%OBERT STIRLING OF BANKEYR AND LET- Kx TYR. It has been claimed for him that he was the Robert Stirling whose children were declared by Janet. the Heiress of Cadder, in 1641, to be her nearest relatives. This claim was championed In 1818 by Andrew Stirling of Drum pelher, descendant of the above Robert, who presented a petition to the Lyon Court to be served heir male of the Stirlings of Cadder. He was granted to be the " nearest and lawful heir male of Robert StirHng of Lettyr, who died In 1637," and was given arms and supporters as chief of the surname. It was not proven, however, that this Robert was the heir mentioned by Janet ; the relationship between them has neA^er been discovered, if any intimate connection did exist. There has been considerable argument, which is else where referred to, to establish the representation of the ancient Stirlings of Cadder. In 1863 John RiddeU, Advocate, for the then head of the Drumpellier Stirlings, issued a book for the purpose of claiming for his client the chieftainship of the name, and in an effort to refute the assumption to that position made in the " Stir lings of Keir and their Family Papers," issued five years before. Robert Stirling married Marion, daughter of WilHam Fleming of Boghall. He was killed in 1537 In the course of a feud with the Campbells of Auchinhowie. Had Issue: II 1 John Stirling oe Lettyr and Balquharage. 2 WiUiam StirHng of Bankeyr, who married in 1752, EHza beth, daughter of John Stewart of Bowhouse, and died in 1573, leaving two daughters, Elizabeth and Barbara. •A O aEh Ort ¦ o w n 2; o 3 --•^Hi THE STIRLINGS OF DRUMPELLIER 159 3 " Jane StriuIHng," in whose favor Archibald StirHng of Keir and " Jane Lady Leyr " granted a precept to their tenants in BalHndrocht to pay her yearly " three bolHs ait melU." II JOHN STIRLING OF LETTYR AND BALQUHA- RAGE. He married Beatrix, daughter of George Elphinstone of Blythswood, and died in 1585. Issue : HI 1 Robert Stirling, his heir; married first, Mary Stirling, daughter of John Stirling, of Glorat, second, Jean Guthrie; died In 1606, without issue. He sold his estates some years after his father's death. 2 George Stirling, a notary in Glasgow; married Marion Watson ; died without issue. 3 WilHam StirHng, a merchant in Glasgow. He married first, Helen Lock, who died in 1619 ; married second, Janet Young, and died In 1621, leaving five daughters by his first marriage. 4 Andrew Stirling, a merchant In Edinburgh ; married Mar garet Smith; died in 1631. Ther was no surviving male Issue of these four sons. 5 Ninian Stirling, died young. IV 6 Walter Stirling, of whom later. 7 Malcolm StirHng, merchant in Glasgow; married Katha rine Davidson and had a daughter, Margaret. 8 James Stirling, of whom nothing is known. 9 Margaret Stirling, married Archibald Haggate, town clerk of Glasgow. 10 EHzabeth Stirling, married John Graham of KlUcarn and had two sons. IV WALTER STIRLING OF LETTYR. He sold the estate of Balquharage and fixed his residence in Glasgow, where he became a merchant. He was dean of the Guild there in 1630, and a BailHe. He married Helen Wemyss, daughter of the Rev. David Wemyss, parson of Glasgow, and had three sons and two daughters; he died In 1656. They were:^ • Playfair's British Antiquity states that Walter Stirling had a son Wilham, who married and had a son. This is undoubtedly an error. WiUiam was the son of John and grandson of Walter. 160 THE STERLING GENEALOGY V 1 John Stirling, his heir. 2 George StirHng, died unmarried. 3 Andrew Stirling, died unmarried. 4 Helen Stirling, died unmarried. 6 Jean Stirling, died unmarried. V JOHN STIRLING, a merchant and Provost of Glasgow. He was bom in 1615. He married Janet Nelson or Neilson, daughter of William of Begra, BailHe of Glasgow, by whose side he was buried in the churchyard at Glasgow. John died in 1648, in his father's Hfetime. Issue : VI 1 John Stirling, born in 1640, his heir. 2 William Stirling, married Euphan Cunninghame and had a son, John, who married but left no male issue. William and his son were Regality BailHes of Glasgow. This line is now extinct. 3 Henry Stirling. 4 Walter StirHng. 6 James Stirling. 6 Marion Stirling. All died unmarried. VI JOHN STIRLING, born In 1640, was a merchant and Provost of Glasgow. He married in 1668, Janet, daughter of Charles Campbell of Ballochyle, In Argyllshire, who was killed in command of a troop of horse at the Battle of Worcester. John was a captain under King Charles II and was killed in the Battle of Worcester in 1709. His widow died in 1691 and was buried in the High Church at Glasgow. Issue : VII 1 John Stirling, bom in 1677, his heir. 2 William Stirling, M.D., a physician in Glasgow ; bom in 1682, died in 1757. He married first, Janet Smith, second, EHzabeth Murdoch; had a son, Walter, by the second marriage, born in 1723, who died un married in 1791. He was the founder of the Stir ling Library in Glasgow. 3 Walter Stirling, ancestor of the Stirlings of FASKINE (q.v.). VII JOHN STIRLING, born In 1677 ; a merchant and Pro vost of the City of Glasgow. He married Isabella Hunter, daugh- THE STIRLINGS OF DRUMPELLIER 161 ter and heiress of John Hunter of Forester Saltcoats, Provost of Glasgow. John died in 1736. Children : 1 James Stirling, born in 1709 ; a minister in Glasgow ; died without issue in 1772. 2 Walter Stirling, born in 1714 ; a merchant in Glasgow ; died unmarried in 1758. VIII 3 William Stirling, who succeeded his father. 4 Edward Stirling, born in 1719 ; a goldsmith in Glasgow ; died unmarried in 1743. 5 IsabeUa Stirling, bom In 1704 ; married Andrew Alton. 6 Janet StirHng, bom in 1707; married Robert Luke. VIII WILLIAM STIRLING, born in 1717 ; a merchant of Glasgow. He married Mary Buchanan, daughter of Andrew Buchanan of Drumpellier, Provost of Glasgow. He died In 1777. She died Sept. 20, 1782. Children : IX 1 Andrew Stirling, born In 1761 ; first of Drumpelher. 2 John StirHng of TlUychewan, in Dumbartonshire, born in 1762; died in 1811; married Janet, daughter of George Boyle of Glasgow. Had : Janet, Mary, Wil liam (who left an only child Margaret), Isabella, George (who left three sons: WilHam, Charles, and Richard, of whom the two elder died unmarried), Marian, Andrew, and James. 3 James Stirling of Stair, of Glasgow, born in 1760 ; mar ried Margaret, daughter of Peter Murdoch, merchant of Glasgow. Had: Mary, IsabeUa, Anna, WilHam, LiHas, Margaret, and Peter Murdoch. Neither son left issue. 4 George Stirling, bom in 1768 ; died unmarried in 1790. 6 Marion Stirling, married Robert Mackay. 6 EHzabeth StirHng, married in 1783, WilHam Hamilton, Sr., of Glasgow; b. in Glasgow, July 31, 1768; son of Thomas Hamilton, professor of anatomy and botany, by Isabel Anderson, his wife. William Ham ilton was a physician in Glasgow; he died there Mar. 13, 1790. EHzabeth died in January, 1827. Issue (two sons) : 1 Sir WiUiam Hamilton, Bart., born in the CoUege of Glasgow, Mar. 8, 1788. Sir WilHam was christened 162 THE STERLING GENEALOGY William Stirling, but dropped the middle name. He was an advocate at the Scottish Bar; professor of Logic and Metaphysics in the University of Edin burgh, and the most learned and scientific of the Scottish School of philosophers. (The biography of this distinguished man can be found in any work of reference.) Sir WilHam married Janet, daughter of Hubert MarshaU, who died Dec. 24, 1877. Sir Wil liam died in Edinburgh, May 6, 1856. Issue : 1 Sir William StirHng Hamilton, Bart., of Pres ton, lieutenant general, born Sept. 17, 1830 ; married Oct. 15, 1856, Eliza Marcia, daughter of Major General Barr. Has: William, born at Simla, Dec. 4, 1868, John, born in 1873, Louisa (died in 1863), Janet, Elizabeth, Mary, and EHza. 2 Hubert HamUton, M.A., advocate, Edinburgh, married June 17, 1868, Louisa Wentworth, daughter of Laurence Davidson, Esq. Has : William Stirling, born July 7, 1869. 3 Thomas Hamilton, M.B., F.R.C.S. ; married Nov. 6, 1873, Helen, daughter of H. W. Nutt; has three sons. 4 EHzabeth Hamilton, died Mar. 2, 1882, un married. 2 Thomas Hamilton (second son of Elizabeth Stir ling Hamilton), bom in 1789; miscellaneous writer, member of the staff of Blackwood's Magazine, a friend of Michael Scott and Wordsworth. He was twice married, the second time to the widow of Sir R. T. Farquharson, Bart. He died at Pisa, Italy, Dec. 7, 1842. 7 Agnes, married Dugald Bannatyne of Glasgow. IX ANDREW STIRLING, FIRST OF DRUMPELLIER, born in Glasgow in 1761. He inherited from his grandfather, An drew Buchanan, the estate of Drumpellier in Lanarkshire. He was a factor or commission merchant in London and a man of consider able wealth. He endeavored to have himself declared by the Lyon Court to be the representative of the ancient Stirlings of Cadder, sheriffs of Stirling, and, while he was not successful in establishing this claim, which was dependent upon the identity of Robert Stir- THE STIRLINGS OF DRUMPELLIER 163 ling, his ancestor, with Robert Stirling, designated by Janet Stirling, heiress of Cadder, to be her nearest male heir, he was granted the representation and given their arms with supporters. He married May 26, 1778, Anne Stirling, daughter of Sir Walter Stirling, of Faskine, by his wife, Dorothy Willing. She died June 1, 1830. He died in 1823. They had sixteen children: 1 WilHam Stirling, born Mar. 18, 1779 ; died unmarried in 1850. 2 Walter Stirling, bom in 1780 ; died unmarried In 1864. 3, 4, and 6 Dorothy, Mary, and Mary, who died young. X 6 John Stirling, bom Oct. 20, 1786, of whom hereafter. 7 Eliza Stirling, died young. 8 Charles Stirling, born in 1789 ; married in 1827, Charlotte Dorothea, daughter of Admiral Charles Stirling of Woburn, in Surrey, England (q. v.). He acquired the estate of Muiravonside in Linlithgowshire; died Aug. 26, 1867 ; she died June 26, 1862. Children : 1 Andrew Stirling of Muiravonside, born In 1829; married in 1864, Georglna Louisa, daughter of Sir Henry Martin Blackwood, Bart. Andrew was a cap tain in the Royal Navy ; he sold Muiravonside to his cousin, Thomas Mayne Stirling, in 1883. No issue. 2 Charles Stirling, born in 1831 ; captain in the Royal Navy; married in 1863, Selina, daughter of Arthur Grote of the India Civil Service (brother of George Grote, the historian), and has one son, Grote, born in 1875; married in 1903, Mabel, daughter of Dr. Richard Whish Brigstock, Royal Navy of Bey- rout, in Syria. 3 Gen. Sir William Stirling, K.C.B. , born Aug. 4, 1835. Educated at Edinburgh Academy and at the Royal MiHtary Academy at Woolwich. Served with the Royal Army in the Crimean War, the Indian Mu tiny, the China Expedition of 1860, and the Afghan Campaign, 1878-1879; Heutenant of the Tower of London ; married first, in 1864, Anne Douglas, daugh ter of Sylvester Douglas Stirling of Glenbervie (q.v.), who died in 1867; married second, July 14, 1869, Anna Christian, daughter of WilHam Stirling, younger, of Kippendavie (q. v). He died in 1906. 164 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Children by first marriage: 1 Dorothea, married Oct. 2, 1896, Maj. Edward Sinclair May. 2 Anne Douglas, married Nov. 10, 1903, George Ludovic Houstoun of Johnstone Castle. Children by second marriage: 3 Charles, bom in 1871; major of the Royal Horse ArtiUery; married Aug. 22, 1905, the Hon. Amy Harriet Ridley (nee Gurdon). 4 William, bom in 1876 ; captain of the Royal Horse Artillery. 5 Agnes, married Dec. 5, 1904, Capt. Guy C. Ashworth, S. Landers. 6 Walter Andrew, bom in 1883 ; Heutenant In the Royal ArtiUery. 7 Frances Graham, married Aug. 29, 1906, Regi nald F. A. Hobbs, Heutenant R.C., D.S.O. 4 Francis StirHng, born In 1839; married in 1871, Mary Caroline, daughter of Col. Peregrine Francis of the Madras Engineers. He was a captain of the Royal Navy and was lost at sea in command of H.M.S. Atalanta in 1800. Left one son, Francis, born in 1880 ; Heutenant in the Royal Dubhn Fusiliers. 5 Walter Stirling, born in 1841 ; died in 1853. 6 Dora Stirling. 7 Ann StirHng, married her cousin Thomas Mayne Stirling of Muiravonside (q.v.). 9 Sir James Stirling, admiral of the Royal Navy ; first gov ernor of the Colony of Western Austraha. Born in January, 1791 ; entered the Royal Navy in 1803, on board the Camel, a store-ship. In 1805 he was in the Glory, then flagship of his kinsman, Rear Admiral Charles Stirling, second son of Sir Walter Stirling, of Faskine (q.v.), and was in the action off Cape Finis- terre, July 22, 1805. He continued with Admiral Stir ling in the Sampson and again in the Diadem, in which he served during the operations in the Rio-de-la-Plata in 1807. He was promoted to Heutenant Aug. 12, 1809, and in 1811 went out to the West Indies as flag-lieu tenant to the rear admiral ; by him he was promoted, June 19, 1812, to the command of the sloop Brazen, in which for some months he cruised successfully off the mouths of the Mississippi during the War of 1812 THE STIRLINGS OF DRUMPELLIER 165 with the United States. StiU in the Brazen, he was afterward in Hudson Bay, in the North Sea, on the coast of Ireland, and again in the Gulf of Mexico, and, after peace was established, commanded her in the West Indies until 1818. On special recommendation of the commander-in-chief he was promoted to post-rank Dec. 7, 1818. On Jan. 25, 1826, he was appointed to the Success and sent to form a settlement in Raffles Bay, Torres Strait, Austraha. For the successful performance of that duty he was highly complimented by the com mander-in-chief and by the government of New South Wales. His report of further exploration in 1827 determined the government to attempt a settlement in Western Austraha, and in October, 1828, he was ap pointed to command a party of intending colonists. The expedition sailed in the spring of 1829 and reached Its destination in August. The sites of two towns, Freemantle and Perth, were marked out, and four months from the time of their foundation had a popu lation of 1300. Stirling remained governor of Western Australia until 1839, when the apparent imminence of a war with France led him to resign the appointment in order to return to active service. From. 1840 to 1844 he com manded the Indus, of 78 guns, in the Mediterranean Sea, and from 1847 to 1850 the Howe, of 120 guns, on the same station. On July 8, 1851, he was promoted to rear admiral. He was commander-in-chief in China and in the East Indies from January, 1864, to Febru ary, 1856, during the War with Russia. He became vice-admiral Aug. 22, 1857, and admiral Nov. 22, 1862. He was a Knight of the Grand Cross of the Redeemer of Greece. He married, in 1823, EUen, daughter of James Mangles in Surrey. His residence during the latter days of his Hfe was at Belmont in Hampshire, England. He died Apr. 22, 1865. Children : 1 Andrew, born in 1827 ; died unmarried. 2 Frederick Henry, admiral of the Royal Navy, bom in 1829; died in 1885, leaving an only child, OHve. 3 Charles Edward, born in 1834 and died unmar- 166 THE STERLING GENEALOGY ried Oct. 8, 1895 ; buried at Lucerne, Switzerland. He was a colonel in the Royal Army ; saw service in the Crimean campaign from AprU, 1865, and was present at the siege of Sebastopol. 4 Walter, born in 1837 ; kiUed at Cawnpore in the Indian Mutiny in 1857 ; unmarried. 5 Georgiana Janet, married first. Sir Henry Tombs, second, Sir Herbert Stewart. 6 Charlotte Dorothea, married Charles Stirling, first of Muiravonside (q.v.). There were a number of other daughters. 10 Anna Stirling, bom in September, 1792. 11 Dorothea Stirling, bom In January, 1794. 12 Andrew Stirling, bora In January, 1795, of the Royal Navy ; died unmarried on board H. M. S. Inconstant off the coast of Africa in 1816. 13 Robert Stirling, bom in April, 1796; captain in the 3d Buffs; killed by pirates in 1829 while on a voyage to India to rejoin his regiment; unmarried. 14 Edward Hamilton Stirling, bom in April, 1797. He was In the service of the East. India Company, and subse quently acquired a property in the Isle of Jersey, near St. Hellers. He died in 1873, leaving no issue. 15 Mary Stirling, bom in August, 1798. 16 Agnes Stirling. X JOHN STIRLING OF ELDERSHAW, third son of Andrew Stirling of Drumpellier, was born Oct. 20, 1786 ; married in 1816, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Thomas Mayne Willing of Philadelphia, Penn., U. S. A. He died in 1863, leaving four sons : 1 Andrew Stirling, born in 1818; died unmarried in Western Australia in 1844, while with his uncle. Sir James Stirling, Governor of the Colony. XI 2 Thomas Mayne Stirling, of whom hereafter. 3 William Stirling, bom in 1830 ; lieutenant in the Royal Horse Artillery, and died unmarried at the Currah Camp in 1856. 4 John StirHng, bom In 1836 ; lieutenant in the 41st Regi ment, and was killed at the Battle of Tukerman in the Crimean War. XI THOMAS MAYNE STIRLING OF MUIRAVON SIDE, in the County of Stirling (which property he purchased Muiravonside House, Home of John Stirling THE STIRLINGS OF DRUMPELLIER 167 in 1883 from his cousin, Andrew Stirling), was born in 1824; married in 1868, Anna, second daughter of his uncle, Charles Stirling of Muiravonside, and died in 1893, leaving six sons : XII 1 John Stirling, his successor. 2 Charles Stirling, born in 1862 ; lieutenant in the Royal Navy; died unmarried at Malta in 1894. 3 Walter Stirling, born in 1863; married in 1895, Eva Seager, and died in 1904 at Vernon, British Colum bia, Canada, leaving an only son, Richard, born in 1896. 4 Murray Stirling, born in 1865 ; died in 1883. 5 Thomas Willing Stirling, born in 1866 ; lieutenant of the Royal Navy ; married in 1888, Mabel Marie, daugh ter of the Rev. Robert Connolly, rector of Longhill and Shanagolden, County Limerick, Ireland. Resi dence, Bankhead Ranch, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. He has two sons : 1 Robert, born In 1892. 2 Arthur Charles, born in 1894. 6 Francis Henry Stirling, M.D., born in 1870; married first, in 1891, Jessie Amelia, daughter of the Rev. George Smith, minister of the Parish of Westray, Orkney Islands, by whom he has one daughter; married second, in 1898, May, daughter of the Rev. H. W. Johnston, rector of North Cray, in Kent, England, by whom he has one son, Charles Norman, bom in 1901. XII JOHN STIRLING OF MUIRAVONSIDE, bom in 1860; married in 1896, Harriet Susan, daughter of the Right Rev. Charles Wordsworth, D.D., bishop of St. Andrews, Dunkeld, and Dunblane, a nephew of the poet, WiUiam Wordsworth. MUIRAVONSIDE is an estate of 688 acres, with an annual rental of £660. Address: Muiravonside House, Linlithgow. CJe ^tixlin^^ of jFasfeine I -^ TT T- ALTER STIRLING OF SHERVA. Walter was the ^^ third son of John StirHng, merchant of Glasgow, by his wife, Janet CampbeU (q. v.). He married first, Janet, daughter of WUHam Ruthven of Torrybura, who was born in 1697, and died in 1721. Walter died in 1732, aged 45. ChUd by first marriage: II 1 Walter StirHng, the first of Faskine, born May 18, 1718. Children by second marriage: 2 Euphemia Calder Stirling. 3 Margaret StirHng, of Glasgow, Hving In 1804, the widow of Altken of Orchard. 4 A daughter, who married Ballantry, and another, name unknown. II SIR WALTER STIRLING OF FASKINE. He entered the Royal Navy, was advanced to Heutenant in 1745—1746, com manded a sloop of war in 1757, and in 1759 ^ was promoted to be ' From a work pubhshed in New York in 1834 with the interesting title "Lines of Departed Heroes, Sages and Statesmen of America," by Thomas J. Rogers, may be quoted the foUowing reference: "Nicholas Biddle, Captain in the American Navy. In the year 1770, Nicholas Biddle went to London with a letter of recommendation from Thomas WiUing, Esq., his brother-in-law Captain Stirhng, on board whose ship he served for some time as midshipman," etc. Edward B. Sterhng of Trenton, New Jersey, has in his possession a letter written by Walter Stirhng in 1769. Mr. Sterhng is not a descendant of Sj Walter, nor in any way connected with his family. This letter reads: "May it Please your Excellency. I have the Honour to acquaint you of the Arrival of his Majesty's ship, Lynn, under my Command on this coast & as my Instructions direct me to leave Virginia the latter end of September, I beg your Excellency may make this known to the Marchants and Masters of Ships in your Province, that whoever is ready and willing to proceed to Europe under my convoy may be at York, in Virginia by the time when I shall certainly sail. I have the Honour to be Your Excellency's Most obedient H'ble. Serv't. Lynn, off of Cape Henry. Walter Stirling. July the 5th, 1759." His "Excellency" was Governor Horatio Sharpe, of the Colony of Maryland. THE STIRLINGS OF FASKINE 169 a post-captain and appointed to the Lynn, a vessel of 40 guns, in which ship he cruised until 1761, when he removed into the Low- estoffe, a new ship of 24 guns, and in her, in May, 1762, destroyed two of the enemies praams off GraveHnes. He was appointed commander of the Rainbow, of 40 guns. In 1763 and ordered to North America, where he remained until 1766. He commanded various ships between 1766 and 1780, when he was made a captain of the Gibraltar, of 80 guns, one of the squadron sent to the West Indies, under the order of Sir Samuel Hood, to reinforce Lord Rodney. The expedition against the Dutch island, St. Eustatia, took place soon after and he was chosen messenger to the English King of the British successes and was knighted. He had a number of other commands, among them that of The Nore in 1781.^ Sir Walter married, Oct. 30, 1753, Dorothy, daughter of Charles Willing of Philadelphia, Penn., by his wife, Ann Skipper. She died Sept. 25, 1782. She is buried at Drumpelher, near Glas gow. Sir Walter died at Red Lion Square, London, Nov. 24, 1786, and was buried at Hammonds worth, Middlesex, England. Issue : III 1 Walter Stirling, born June 24, 1758, who succeeded. 2 Charles Stirling, bom Apr. 28, 1760 ; married in August, 1789, Charlotte, daughter of Andrew Grote of Lon don, banker, who died Mar. 25, 1825. He was a I commissioner of the Royal Navy at Jamaica In June, 1803 ; was made a rear admiral in 1807 and later a vice admiral; commanded at Montevideo on the cap ture of that place and afterward commanded at the Cape of Good Hope. He resided at Woburn Farm, Chertsey, Surrey, England ; died in November, 1833. • Walter Stirhng commanded the Essex, of 64 guns, under Commodore Viscount Howe in the expedition to Cherbourg in 1758 (the year subsequent to his trip to Vir ginia, when the above letter was -written), in which ship, on the same occasion, Prince Edward, afterwards Duke of York, entered the navy under his guidance. Capt. Stnling, in the Saltash, accompanied Viscount Keppel in his attack upon Goree. He was subsequently appointed Commodore and Commander-in-chief at The Nore and on George HI re-viewing the ships under his command, was offered the baronetcy afterward conferred upon his eldest son. (Burke.) Sir Walter is also referred to in correspondence between Francis Jerdone of York- town, Va., and Capt. Hugh Crawford of Philadelphia, in 1751, Sterhng being in the latter town at the time. (WilUam and Mary College Quarterly.) 170 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Issue : 1 Charles Stirling, bom June 4, 1793, of Bucke- rldge, Devonshire, England ; married July 2, 1833, Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Harrison of Heathbank, Cheshire, who died Dec. 10, 1863. He died June 20, 1868. Issue : 1 Charles Henry Stirling, commander Royal Navy, born Oct. 25, 1836; married July 2, 1867, Louisa Augustus Tennison Emilie, daughter of the Rev. Henry and Lady Emilie Gray. They were both lost in the wreck of the City of Boston in Januarv, 1870. 2 Arthur F. G. Stirling, born Oct. 18, 1846, barrister. 3 Mary Charlotte Stirling, married Sept. 11, 1856, Capt. MUford Tozer of the 46th Bengal In fantry, who died Mar. 22, 1860, leaving a daughter, Helen May. 4 Emily Rose Stirling, married June 22, 1865, the Rev. George WooUcombe, rector of Highampton, North Devon, by whom she had: Harry St. John, bom Dec. 27, 1869; Louis Charles, bom Mar. 25, 1872 ; and Mary Elizabeth. 5 Ellen Augusta Stirling, married Aug. 17, 1870, Capt. Charles Augustus John Heysham, R.N., of Iddesleigh, North Devon, and has : Mary Frances EUen, Margaret, and Lily Barrington. 6 Agnes Laura Grace Stirling. 2 Andrew Stirling, born Dec. 13, 1794 ; died un married In India. 3 Walter Frederic StirHng, bom May 7, 1796; died unmarried. 4 Joseph Francis StirHng, born June 29, 1798 ; a captain in the Royal Navy; married Jan. 13, 1849, Mary Dormer, daughter of Peter Francis Luard, M.D. He died Sept. 11, 1860. Issue : 1 Walter Frederic Stirling, Heutenant Royal Navy, bom Nov. 20, 1851. 2 Charles James Robert Stirling, late lieutenant 85th Regiment, bom Dec. 17, 1857. 3 Annie Mary Stirling. THE STIRLINGS OF FASKINE 171 4 Frances Charlotte Stirling. 5 Charlotte Dorothea Stirling, married May 1, 1827, her cousin, Charles Stirling of Muiravonside (q.v.). He died Aug. 26, 1867; she died June 25, 1862. 3 Anne StirHng, married May 26, 1778, her cousin, Andrew Stirling of Drumpelher (q.v.), and died June 1, 1830. Ill WALTER STIRLING OF FASKINE, FIRST BARO NET, born June 24, 1758, Lord of the Honor of Offord, in Kent, England, of Horcham and of Northfleet, in Kent, and of Faskine, in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Created a baronet Nov. 4, 1800 ; elected a lieutenant colonel of the Prince of Wales Loyal Volunteers ; governor of Bridewell and Bethlehem hospitals ; director of the Globe Insurance Company ; high sheriff of Kent County in 1804 ; a representative In Parliament for Gatton, in Surrey, in 1798, and for St. Ives, Cornwall, in 1807 ; was an A.S. and an F.R. and a banker In London. He married Apr. 28, 1794, Susanna, daugh ter and heiress of George Trenchard Goodenough, of Broughton Boggis, In Oxfordshire, and of Boothwood, Isle of Wight. He died Aug. 23, 1832. Issue : 1 Mary Jane Stirling, bom May 28, 1795 ; married Jan. 2, 1816, Sir James Flower, Bart., who died May 17, 1850 ; she died Feb. 4, 1889, aged 94. 2 Dorothy Anne Stirling, born May 14, 1796 ; married July 23, 1814, John Barrett-Leonard, Esq., chief clerk of the Privy Council, who died Dec. 16, 1857 ; she died Nov. 19, 1888, aged 92, leaving issue. 3 Matilda Georgiana Stirling, born Feb. 27, 1798 ; married first, Aug. 3, 1816, H. D. Milhgan, Esq.; second, June 20, 1833, Sir T. Barrett-Leonard, Bart., and died May 7, 1873, leaving Issue. rV 4 Walter George Stirling, bom Mar. 15, 1802, 2d baronet. 6 Susanna Maria StirHng, bora May 31, 1806; died June 7, 1806, and was buried in the same coffin with her mother, who died June 6, 1806; buried at Hammondsworth. IV SIR WALTER GEORGE STIRLING OF FASKINE, SECOND BARONET. He was born Mar. 15, 1802; married 172 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Aug. 18, 1836, CaroHne Frances, daughter of John, first Earl of Strafford, G.C.B. He was a J.P. and a D.L. for Kent and Middlesex, England. He died Dec. 1, 1888. Issue : 1 Walter Stirling, bom Mar. 5, 1838 ; appointed an ensign and lieutenant In 1865 of the Cold Stream Guards ; served as midshipman on Britannia, flag-ship, in attack on forts at Sebastopol in October, 1864 ; had a medal and clasp and the order of the Medijdig. He died at Hesse- Darmstadt, unmarried, June 5, 1862. V 2 Walter George Stirling, bom Sept. 6, 1839, 3d baronet. 3 Frances Mary StirHng, married the Rev. E. H. Stapleton. 4 Harriet Anne Stirling, married in 1860, Charles Swinton Hogg, son of the Rt. Hon. Sir James Hogg, 1st baro net; Charles died in 1870. V SIR WALTER GEORGE STIRLING OF FASKINE, THIRD BARONET, born Sept. 6, 1839; married first, Oct. 12, 1875, EHzabeth Horatla-Frederlca, V.A., daughter of Frederick C. W. Seymour, Esq., and widow of Henry, 3d Viscount CHfden; married second, Feb. 21, 1903, Frances, Lady de L'Isle and Dudley. Educated at Harrow and at the Royal MUitary Academy at Wool wich. Sir George has been a captain of the Royal Horse Artil lery, colonel of the Kent ArtiUery and A.D.C. to Earl Spencer when Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. He was governor of H. R. H., Prince Leopold, and an intimate friend and governor of the late Duke of Albany. He was subsequently an extra groom in waiting to Queen Victoria. Sir George is a favorite at the Court of King Edward. Besides his Scottish estate. Sir George has seats at Groombrldge, Kent, and an estate near Southampton, England, aggregating 642 acres. Addresses : Faskine, Lanarkshire, N. B. ; Groombrldge, Kent, England ; 50 Lennox Gardens, S. W., London ; and Booth- wood, Isle of Wight. Issue by first marriage: 1 A son, bom and died Oct. 14, 1878. 2 Evelyn-Mary-Caroline-LIlah StirHng, born Aug. 8, 1877; married Frank Labouchere. CJe fettrlings of JHansfielti, County of ^^r, anti of ilart>ert, Count? of §)tirUng I r~^ ILBERT STIRLING, said to be a descendant of the ^•j- family of the Stirlings of Keir (Bethain's Peerage, Vol. IV, p. 247), married Margaret, daughter of Alex ander Cuming of Bimess, County of Aberdeen, a cadet of the family of Altyre, by whom he had a son II ALEXANDER STIRLING, a merchant of much respect- abiHty in Edinburgh, having a shop in the Luckenbooths for the sale of cloth and other goods. He married Jane, daughter of James Moir of Lochfield, Perthshire, a cadet of the family of Moir of Leckie, and had by her, who died July 30, 1810, aged 94, seven children: III 1 James Stirling. 2 Gilbert StirHng, a merchant in London, died unmarried in 1779. 3 Alexander Stirling, died unmarried. 4 Janet StirHng, married George McQueen, Esq., by whom she had David, Jean, Margaret, and AHson. 5 Seasa StirHng, died unmarried. 6 Elizabeth Stirling, died unmarried. 7 Margaret Stirling, married Charles Robertson, Esq., and had Charles and James, whose grandson succeeded to the Stirling estates. Ill SIR JAMES STIRLING, BARONET, OF MANS FIELD. The author of Sir James's memoir in Kay's Edinburgh Portraits says, " in early Hfe he went to the West Indies, as clerk to an extensive and opulent planter, Mr. StirHng of Keir, where 174 THE STERLING GENEALOGY he conducted himself with such propriety that in a short time through the influence of his employer he was appointed secretary to the Governor of the Island of Jamaica, Sir Charles Dalling." He was thrice Lord Provost of Edinburgh, and was created a baronet, July 19, 1792, in recognition of his services during the riots of that year. He married Alison, youngest daughter of James Mansfield, banker of Edinburgh. He purchased the estate of Garrieve or Gartlochs in the parish of New Cumnock, Ayrshire, and changed the name to Mansfield. He died Feb. 17, 1805, aged 65. His wife died July 20, 1823. Children : IV 1 Gilbert Stirling, second baronet. 2 James Stirling, died young. 3 William Robert Stirling, died young. 4 Janet Stirling, married Sir Thomas Livingstone, Bart., of Westquarter. 5 Jane Stirling, died young. IV SIR GILBERT STIRLING OF MANSFIELD AND LARBERT, BARONET. He entered the Cold Stream Regiment of Guards at an early age and served at the Helder and in Egypt under Sir Ralph Abercromby and afterwards in the Peninsula under the Duke of Wellington. In 1812 Sir Gilbert retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He sold the estate of Mansfield and purchased that of Larbert, in the County of Stirling, where he died Feb. 13, 1843, aged 64, unmarried. He left the estate of Larbert and his large fortune to be invested in land, to be entailed on the heirs of his cousin, Sarah-Mary-Emily Robertson, wife of Maj. Francis Day Chalmer. JAMES ROBERTSON, ESQ., son of Charles Robertson and Margaret Stirling, was a captain In the Madras Army. His daughter SARAH-MARY-EMILY ROBERTSON, married in May, 1833, Francis Day Chalmer, major of the 7th Dragoon Guards, son of George Chalmer and Elizabeth Latour. Her eldest son is V GILBERT STIRLING CHALMER-STIRLING OF LARBERT, Stirlingshire, and SYSONBY, Leicestershire. He oo Hi 1 i 1( THE STIRLINGS OF MANSFIELD 175 was bom Jan. 18, 1843 ; married Dec. 3, 1873, the Hon. Norah Josephine Hardourt Westerna, fourth daughter of Henry Robert, 3d Lord Rossmore. He was a cornet in the 9th Lancers and a captain of the Royal Horse Guards. Is a J.P. for the County of Leicester. Assumed the name of Stirling in 1865. Addresses: Larbert House, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, and Sysonby Lodge, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England. LARBERT is an estate of 899 acres, with an income of £1600 annually. Children : 1 Henry Fbancis Chalmer-Stirling, born Nov. 5, 1874. 2 Reginald Gilbert Chalmer, bom Dec. 30, 1878. 3 Charles Richard Chalmer, born July 14, 1882. 4 WilHam George Chalmer, bom Aug. 25, 1887. g)tirlings, Barons of 9lucf)?ll Stirlings of ^txUxtQUxt pam)) of pott, ^tetoartt of ^enteftl^. County of pnt^ THE STIRLINGS OF AUCHYLL are stated by Crawford in his remarks on the Ragman Roll to be descended from the Stirlings of Cadder. The earhest proprietor of Auchyll of the name of Stirling who has been discovered is I THOMAS STIRLING OF AUCHYLL who was infeft in these lands on Nov. 10, 1498, by the Mair of Monteith. Thomas had a charter from King James IV of the same lands Nov. 3, 1509. II WALTER STIRLING OF AUCHYLL, by charter dated July 18, 1531. Thomas Stirling gave to Walter, his eldest son and heir, and to Isabella Graham, his spouse, the lands of Auchyll. Walter was the father of: 1 James Stirling, who succeeded. 2 John StirHng. Ill JAMES STIRLING OF AUCHYLL had three sons, WilHam Stirling, his heir, and two others. IV WILLIAM STIRLING OF AUCHYLL was served heir to his father Mar. 31, 1606. WiUiam Is presumed to have been the " Baron of Auchyll " mentioned in a warrant under the hand of the Lord Chancellor, June 10, 1623. WUliam was thrice mar ried; he had two sons by his second marriage: V 1 James Stirling, his heir. 2 John Stirling, the second son, witnessed a charter by his father to his brother, James, Sept. 5, 1627. John had STIRLINGS, BARONS OF AUCHYLL 177 a crown charter of the lands of SherifhaU, in the County of Edinburgh, and another of the lands of Coldock, Jan. 28, 1632. John was also the proprietor of Her bertshire. WilHam IV of Auchyll by his third wife had a son : 3 Archibald StirHng, who appears to have got the lands of Coldock from his brother John before 1652. V JAMES STIRLING OF AUCHYLL got the lands of Auchyll from his father, William, by charter, dated Sept. 5, 1627 ; he married Feb. 19, 1630, Margaret, sister of John Haldane of Gleneagles. He died about 1660. He had three sons: 1 William Stirling of Herbertshire, married Isabell, daughter of Sir John RoUo of Bannockburn, about 1677 ; died without issue and was succeeded by his brother George. VI 2 George Stirling of Auchyll and Herbertshire. VII 3 Alexander Stirling of Auchyll and Herbertshire. 4 Katharine StirHng, married Archibald Dennistoun of Dalchurne. VI GEORGE STIRLING OF AUCHYLL AND HER BERTSHIRE, married about 1677, Jean Murray of Chrickton, eldest daughter and co-heiress of Sir Robert Murray, ahas Chrick ton, of Lockpool, knight, who was executor and universal disponer of James Murray, last Earl of Annandale.^ His estate was pro bated Sept. 10, 1712 (Commissariot Record of Stirling). George had three sons and two daughters: 1 William Stirling of Herbertshire, who died without issue and was succeeded by VIII 2 John Stirling, who purchased AuchyU. 3 George Stirling of Byres, County of Perth, who died in January, 1750, leaving one son, who died without issue. 4 Margaret Stirling, married Alexander Graham of Duch ray and was mother of John Graham of Duchray, the father of General Graham-StirHng of Duchray and Auchyll. » "Infeftment of Recognitione to George StirHng of Balwill of the 22 shilling land of Drungie, called Noreis Drungie and the He and Cock of the saids lands and the five merk lands of Drungie BaKours and Myhie of Drungie, and the lands of Auchyle; changed from ward to taxt ward for payment of 20 hb. for ye ward and alse much for the releiffe and 40 merks for the maiiage, under the King's hand." Dec. 22, 1676. 17e THE STERLING GENEALOGY VII ALEXANDER STIRLING OF AUCHYLL, third son of James Stirling V of AuchyU, married Margaret Graham, second daughter of William, Earl of Monteith. Alexander died in 1715. His son, William Stirling, sold Auchyll to John Stirling, brother to William StirHng of Herbertshire above. VIII CAPT. JOHN STIRLING OF BELLEVILLE, AUCHYLL, AND HERBERTSHIRE, origlnaUy of BeUeville, married Christian Stirling, daughter of Sir William StirHng, Bart., of Ardoch (q.v.). He purchased Auchyll and inherited Herbertshire from his brother William. He died at Herbertshire In 1756. She died Sept. 16, 1763. Children : IX 1 George Stirling, who succeeded. 2 Jean StirHng of Auchyll, married first, Sir James Stirling of Glorat, Bart. (q. v.), and second, the Hon. James Erskine, Lord Alva. She succeeded her brother George in Herbertshire and, dying without issue, conveyed the estate to Alexander Graham of Duch ray. Herbertshire was sold in 1768, and is now the property of William Forbes of Callender. John Graham-Stirling succeeded to Duchray, which was sold to the Duke of Montrose in 1822. IX GEORGE STIRLING OF HERBERTSHIRE, the last laird of that estate, died in 1760. (Estate of George Stirhng of Herbertshire, parish of Dunipace, StirHng, proved Nov. 20, 1762. Commissariot Record of StirHng.) He left an only daughter. X MARGARET STIRLING, bora in 1754. She was adopted by her aunt, Lady Alva, who reared her. Margaret mar ried first, at Edinburgh, Sunday, Apr. 17, 1774, Dr. David Forbes, bom in 1752. They emigrated to Virginia, where she married second, a Mr. Alexander, and died June 11, 1806. A record of Margaret's children and descendants will be found elsewhere in this work. The old mansion house or Castle of AuchyU has long since dis appeared. It stood about two miles northwest of the gate of Monteith and a little higher than the present farmhouse of AuchyU. Cf)e g)tirlinss of Cster BSraik? pam^ of mtnnell. County of if otfar THIS a branch of the Angus Stirlings. The first on record is I PETER DE STRIVELYNE OF ESTER BREKY, who with his son John had a charter of these lands from Hugh Fraser, Lord of Lovat and of KynneU, dated Mar. 30, 1407. He had two sons : H 1 John de Strivelyne. 2 Hugh de Strivelyne, who is mentioned as the second son of Peter in the charter of 1407, just noted. II JOHN STRIVELYNE OF ESTER BRAIKY was prob ably the father or grandfather of III JOHN STRIVELING OF ESTER BRAKY, who, on Dec. 10, 1476, granted a charter of these lands, in favor of his son, George Stirling, and which was confirmed by Hugh, Lord Lovat, the superior, Jan. 24, 1477. John died between the date of the charter and the confirma tion, as in the latter he Is called " quondam." Both of these charters were confirmed by the Crown, Feb. 23, 1480. In this last charter. King James III styles the grantee " dilecto clerico nostro magistro Georgio Striveling." John had two sons : IV 1 Peter or Patrick Striveline. IV 2 George Striveline. IV PATRICK STRIVELING OF RYNMUIR. He is a witness to the charter by his father to George, younger brother of this Patrick, dated Jan. 24, 1477. He died before June 8, 1519, and was succeeded in the lands of Rynmuir by his son, Alexander, who had a precept of sasine of that date from George Stirling of Breke, for Infefting Alexander as heir of his father, Patrick, brother to George. 180 THE STERLING GENEALOGY IV GEORGE STRIUELING OF ESTER BRAKEY. Hugh Fraser, Lord Lovat and Baron of the barony of Kynnell, granted on Nov. 1, 1499, " dilecto consan quineo nostro Magistro George Struieling " a charter of the lands of Ester Brekie and an annual-rent of ten merks payable out of the same. The charter bears that the lands and annual rent belonged to William Stirling, son and heir of Walter Stirling, and were resigned by him to George Stirling. By charter dated June 2, 1509, George Stir Hng of Ester Brekky and Patrick Stirling, his brother-german, with consent of David Strieueling, son and heir-apparent of George, mortified an annual-rent of ten merks from Ester Braiky for the Chaplain of Kynnell. He also acquired the lands of Balcaskie In County Fife from John Erskine of Dun, who granted a charter of sale thereof to George and Margaret Dalglelsh, his wife, dated Apr. 23, 1510. George Stirling had another Crown charter of Ester Braiky Oct. 23, 1526. He appears to have been succeeded by his son V DAVID STRIUELING OF ESTER BRAIKY, who made a mortification to the church of Montrose out of those lands which was confirmed by a Cro-svn charter Feb. 24, 1631. He and many other landed gentlemen were on Feb. 2, 1532, fined for not appearing to pass on the assises of Jonet, Lady Glammis, who was tried for witchcraft. He had four sons: 1 David StriueHng, who appears to have predeceased him or to have died without making up a feudal title to the estate. VI 2 George Striueling, who succeeded. 3 Thomas Striueling, who had two daughters: Helen, who succeeded to Balcaskie, and another, who m. Beaty, and had two daughters. 4 John, burgess of Dundee in 1561. He had a son, David, who on Aug. 2, 1564, was retoured heir of his grandfather, David, in the lands of Balcaskie, in the County of Fife, from which It appears that David, the elder, had been dead for 18 years, consequently he died in 1546. VI DAVID STRR^ELING OF ESTER BRAIKY. He probably died before his father, but certainly before May 8, 1548. His only son was THE STIRLINGS OF ESTER BRAIKY 181 VH DAVID STIRLING OF BRAKEY. He received from Jane Gray, Countess of Crawford, a precept of sasine for infeft ing him in Ester Braiky, as heir of David, his grandfather, dated May 8, 1648. He died in his minority in January, 1566, and was succeeded by his uncle VI GEORGE STRIUELING OF ESTER BRAIKY. On Mar. 24, 1561, an agreement was entered into at Montrose be tween " George Striuelyng father brother and apperand air maill and of tailze of Dauid Stiruelyng, now of Breikye and Johnne Stiruelyng, burgess of Dundee, brother of the said George." The agreement narrates that " Forsameikle as the said Dauid Stirueing now of Breckye is hewely vexit with deadlie Infirmitie and sickness, quhair throw it is suppoint him to depart to the lord and in case the said Dauid decessis the said George bindis and oblisses him falthfuUie to enter as air maill and to tailze to the said Dauid, in and to the landis of Ester Bralkye," and there after to infeft the said John Stirueling, who had paid to George the sum of 1000 merks and promised to pay him further an an nuity of £40 Scots, " with tua stand of honest and competent clething yearly " during the lifetime of George. Owing to the loss of the Braiky charters, subsequent to this date, the later Lairds have not been ascertained with the excep tion of VII JOHN STIRLING OF ESTER BREIKY, who was probably the son or grandson of John Stirling, youngest son David, fifth of Braiky. This John was a debtor in the testament of George Gladstones, Archbishop of St. Andrews in 1615. He was succeeded by his son VIII JAMES STIRLING OF ESTER BRAKIE, who was retoured heir of his father, John, Dec. 18, 1633.^ ' Patrick Stirling, Esq., of Piddendriech, County Forfar, had a daughter, Jane, who married John M. Lacon of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. John Edmund Lacon, eldest son of this marriage was born m 1810 ; survived his aunt. Miss Clementina Stirhng-Graham in Duntrune, Forfarshire, in 1877. (County Families of the United Kingdom.) There were also resident of Forfar in 1873 Alexander of Broughty Ferry and Charles of KirkmtiUock. (Owners of Land in Scotland.) Cjje S^tirlinss of (Glenesk County of f otfar THEY are said to have been descendants of Henry de Strevelin, youngest son of David, Earl of Huntington, the brother of King William, the Lion. The Stirlings acquired Glenesk at a very early date and the last male proprietor of the name was Sir John de Striveling, whose daughter and heiress, married In 1365, Sir Alexander Lind say, third son of Sir David Lindsay of Crawford. Sir David Lindsay of Glenesk, who was created Earl of Crawford in 1398, was the eldest son of Sir Alexander Lindsay and Catherine Stir ling. Lord Lindsay says (Lives of the Lindsays, Vol. I, p. 51) that " The cognisance of the Stirhngs of Glenesk was three stars, in common with the house of De Moravia and other northern families (the Stirlings being even sometimes designated terri torially De Moravia). . . . By way of a family difference, in right of his descent from Catherine de Striveline, mother of David, first Earl of Crawford, the daughter and heiress of Sir John Striveline of Glenesk, (head of an ancient and powerful family, whose arms consisted solely of stars,) he added the stars to his Coat. The stars are still visibly sculptured upon the prominent parts of the old Castle of Edzell, which lay witliin the barony of Glenesk. Hence by Scottish practice, they became what were termed the ' feudal arms ' of the Barony, which were also derived from the first tenants in capite or possession — in this instance, undoubtedly the Strivelynes." Catherine Striveline had a sister, who was co-heiress with her to their father's estates. The sister married Robert de Athoha, who Inherited through her lands in Inverness and Moray. THE STIRLINGS OF GLENESK 183 Tradition gives another account of the succession of the Lindsays to Glenesk. It is said that the last Sir John Striveline of Glenesk had a son and a daughter. " They were left orphans and the former, small of stature and greatly deformed in body was familiarly known by the diminutive cognomen of ' Jackie Stirlin.' Although physically defective, he enjoyed excellent health and was neither impervious to the softer feelings of hu manity nor too unseemly for the kindly eyes of women, by one of whom, the lovely daughter of a neighboring baron, his offer of marriage was accepted. " This was altogether contrary to the wishes and expectations of his sister and her lover, the gallant Sir Alexander Lindsay, and all remonstrances having failed to prevent the nuptials, they laid a deep and heartless scheme for his overthrow, and one even ing, while taking an airing alone in the wooded defile, he was pounced upon by a masked assailant and summarily despatched at a place still pointed out a little to the north of the Castle." (Land of the Lindsays, p. 26.) Part of the old Castle of Edzell, once the residence of the Stirlings of Glenesk, is called " Stirling Tower " and is believed to have been erected by them. Cf)e g>tirlinss of Cull^tiuffp. or Cul^tiu\j^ County of f orfar I T IS probable that these Stirlings were coUaterals of the Stirhngs of Glenesk. I JOHN STRIUELING OF TULLYDUFFY died between Feb. 3, 1488, and June 20, 1494, and was succeeded by his son II ANDREW STIRLING OF TULLYDUFFY, who was served heir of his father in the lands of Gylcorue, before June 20, 1494, which service was reduced. He died before June 18, 1532. Ill JOHNNE STRIVELING OF TULLYDUFFY. On June 18, 1532, he obtained letters directed to the bailies of the city of Brechin, mentioning that " quhair he hes twa Landis and Tenementis pertening to him in heritage callit Strivelingis Landis, Hand in the north est syde of the said Ciete of Brechin quhilk his fader and guldeshir and their predecessors brukit peacable as their heretage all thair dayis and thai now being decessit and thair charteris and evidentis bruynt, tynt and destroyit, the tyme that the Pest was in Brechlne, the said Johnne can get na entre thalrto be brevis." He was ordered served heir of his father in the said subjects. Fairburn House, Home op Major William Stirling ^tirlms of jFairtiurn THE REV. JOHN STIRLING, D.D., of Craigie, Ayrshire, married Mary, daughter of the Rev. WilHam McQuhae, D.D., of St. Evox, Ayrshire. He was at one time mod erator of the General Assembly ; died in 1844. His youngest son was : JOHN STIRLING OF FAIRBURN, J.P. and D.L. for Ross- shire and J.P. for County Cumberland, born at Craigie, June 26, 1820 ; married Sept. 14, 1852, Marion, daughter of John Hartley, He acquired the estate of Fairburn ; died Aug. 19, 1907. Children : 1 William Stirling, his successor. 2 John Hartley Stirling, deceased. 3 James StirHng, of Foulton, Ayrshire, born Jan. 7, 1862 ; married Oct. 30, 1895, Ann Mary, only daughter of John Harris of Greysouten, County Cumberland. 4 Alexander StirHng, captain Seaforth Highlanders ; born May 24, 1865 ; married Oct. 13, 1896, Helen Kath erine, third daughter of Crawfurd Hill, sheriff sub stitute for Tain and Cromarty. 5 Charles Stirling, bom Nov. 10, 1870. _ 6 Margaret Violet Stirling, married Sir Hector Munro, 11th Bart., of Foulis, Ross-shire; has an only son, Hector, bom In 1895. 7 Marion Isabel Stirling, married Wilfrid EmlHus Laurie, second son of the Rev. Sir Emilius Laurie, Bart., of Maxwelton, County Dumfries ; have issue. 8 Mary Laurie Stirling, married June 12, 1895, Gilfred WilHam Hartley of Rosehlll, County Cumberland. 186 THE STERLING GENEALOGY MAJOR WILLIAM STIRLING, SECOND OF FAIR- BURN, born Feb. 12, 1859; married Aug. 7, 1889, Charlotte Eva, daughter of JEneas Mackintosh of Daviot, Inverness-shire. Addresses: Fairburn, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire, and 17 Ennis- more Gardens, S. W., London. Children : 1 Marion Louisa StirHng, born June 26, 1890. 2 Charlotte Isabel Stirling, born May 16, 1892. 3 John Stirling, born Sept. 16, 1893. 4 WiUiam ^neas Stirling, born Sept. 26, 1896. ^ome JHiscellaneous g^cottl) l^ccortiiS IN THE COMMISSARIOT OR PROBATE RECORD OF STIRLING between the years 1607 and 1800 are found the names of a number, most of whom are not identified as belong ing to any of the important houses whose history has been given. These follow: Alexander StirHng of Powhouse, servitor to the Earl of Mar, Nov. 18, 1635, and Nov. 21, 1663. Andrew Stirling, Indweller in Edinburgh. Christian Cuthill, late residenter in Garclush and relict of Andrew Stirling, indweller in Edinburgh at time of death, who died at Garclush, parish of St. Ninians, in 1758. Archibald Stirling of Garden, parish of St. Ninians, Aug. 11, 1715, and Feb. 3, 1716. Elspeth StirHng, spouse of James Schaw, in Greenhill, parish of St. Laurence, Slamannan, Apr. 10, 1627. Elspeth Stirling, spouse of William AUane, collier of Hoil- toun, parish of AUoway, Apr. 21, 1641. George Stirling of Herbertshire, parish of Dunipace, July 21, 1710, and Sept. 10, 1712. George Stirling of Herbertshire, parish of Dunipace, Nov. 20, 1762. James Stirling, in Whytsyde, parish of Falkirk, Jan. 8, 1664. James StirHng, at Mylne of Keir. Alison Justice, relict of James Stirling, at Milne of Keir, Mar. 3, 1699. Janet StirHng, spouse of Robert Mitchell, burgess of Stirling, Apr. 22, 1620. John StirHng, In Wester Baldorane, May 9, 1657. Mr. John Stirling, minister at Baldernock, June 1, 1659, John StirHng, baihe of StirHng, Apr. 8, 1692. Margaret Stirling, spouse of John Listoun, in Falkirk, Feb. 6, 1663. 188 THE STERLING GENEALOGY William Stirling, in Lofthead, of Gargunnock, Dec. 9, 1698. WiUiam StirHng, chyrurgeon (surgeon) in Stirling, Mar. 22, 1734. Margaret Short, spouse of WilHam Stirling of Herbertshire, parish of Dennle, July 1, 1670. Anna, rehct of WiUiam Stirling, in Gargunnock, Aug. 28, 1723. Elizabeth, relict of William Stirling, indweller in Stirling, July 6, 1688. (Scottish Record Society, June-September, 1904.) FROM MEMORANDA MADE BY A DR. STIRLING in a small volume entitled, " A Register or A GeneraU Almanack for Every Yeare," London, 1646, now in the possession of C. M. Tenison, M.R.I.A., of Hobart, Tasmania, South Pacific Ocean. " The 10th of May 1660, being Thursday wee be marled near 8 a clocke at night at Baldonocke (Baldernock) Kirke by M"". James Walkinshaw; came in Wensdy 23 of May to take ane house & 29 May tuesday I came to dwell in the house." " Elizabeth, born 23 feb. 1661 Saturday a q'rtre past sex at night; baptized the 3 of March. Witnesses my father & my good brother James Stirlinge. Departed this lyfe the 7 ApryU 1662. M^ Ralph Rodger baptized EHzabeth, Saboth, in . . . (iUegible) . . . Kirk." " John, bom 31 Decer. 1662 being Wensday a q'rter before 8 in the mominge; baptized 1 Jan. 1663. Witness my good brother and W° Robertson. Departed the 11*" of Jan"' 1665 being Wensday at half 6 aftemoone; buried 12 Januar 1665. M'^ Matt. Ramsay baptized John at Kilvarick (?) "Marie, bom the 11 of October 1664 being Tuesday, ane quarter past fyve afternoon ; baptized 13 Octo'r beinge Thursday by M'^ James Hamilton. . . . Witnesses James Stirlinge and WilHam Robertson. Departed the 23 Octo'r 1664 being Saboth a q'rter befor four afternoon; buried Moonday 24 October 1664." John, born 9 Feb. 1666 at half two in the mominge being friday; baptized Saboth 18 by M'' W"" StirHnge. Witnesses my father James Stirlinge & Alexander Woodrop. Departed 25 August 1667 being Saboth at half ane in the day; buried 26 August 1667, being Moonday." " WilHam, bom 24 Sepf 1667 betwixt 8 & 9 at night being tuesday ; baptised 29 Septe'" beinge Saboth. Witnesses, M'" George Gargunnock SOME MISCELLANEOUS SCOTCH RECORDS 189 and James Stirlinge and Alex'' Woodrop. Departed 9 March 1670 a lltlU past two In the morninge being Wensday ; buried thursday the 10th of March, 1670. M. V. S. baptized him blakefriars." " James, born the 21 August 1670 betwixt one & two in the morninge; Baptized 26 August thursday. Witnesses M" George and James Stirlinge and Patricke Parke; Departed the 2 of Septre 1673 beinge tuesday & buried the same day. He departed betwixt 2 & 3 in the morninge. Layh (?) Kirk, M. A. R. " Anna, born the 17 October 1671 (beinge tuesday) a q'rtre befr 10 at night; baptised 29 Oct" Saboth. Witnesses James Stirlinge and Patricke Parke. Departed the 2 October. 1672 beinge Wensday a q'rter befor 5 afternoon; buried the 3 Thurs day. M" WiUiam StirHnge, Laugh( ?) Kirke." " Joan, born 6 Janvar 1673 beinge Moonday about half a q'rter befor 10 at night ; baptised the 17 Janvar beinge friday by M" Bartrum( ?) ; departed this Lyf 20 Janvar 1673 Moonday at 6 at night; buried tuesday 21 Januar 1673. Witnesses to baptism James Stirlinge and Patricke Parke." " Marie born the second of februar 1675 tuesday about half a q'rter past 5 in the afternoon; baptised (M"" Rob. Max, eld.) near 8 a clocke at night the 8^ day. Witnesses James Stirlinge, Patricke Parke and William Robertson." " Robert born the IS*'' of Janvar 1679 beinge Moonday be twixt 6 & 7 a clocke in the morninge : baptised the 26* of Janvar 1679 beinge the Saboth. Witnesses James Stirlinge and Patricke Parke. Departed 30 August 1702 being Moonday betwixt one & two In the morninge." " My mother departed tuesday the 20 Octre 1646. My mother in law the 6 apryU thursday 1666 ; buried 7 apryU. My father the 28 May friday 1669 ; buried 29 May 1669." " James Stirlinge departed this lyf the 12*'' Nov" 1687 betwixt 12 & one in the beginninge of the mominge Saturday ; buried the 14 of Nov. beinge Moonday, betwixt 2 & 3 in afternoone." Joane StirHnge departed Wensday 9 Jan. 1684 ; buried friday 11 Jan. Shee departed betwixt 5 & 6 in the morninge." "Anna Stirlinge married to ... (illegible) thursday the 4 of Janu" 1666; marled againe to Jon Borland July the 11 July 1676." " M" William Stirlinge my bro. in law departed thursday 31 decbre 1685; buried Moonday the fourth of Janvar 1686. He departed at Ancrum." " M"" James StirHnge, banker, departed Saboth 3 Janvar 190 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1686; burled 4th of Janvar 1686 Moonday. He died at 9 in the morninge." " M" George StirHnge departed the 2 May (friday) 1679 at 7 a clocke at night; buried the 5 May 1679 betwixt 2 & 3 in afternoon." " Agnes Stirlinge, Lady garscadon( ?) departed the 19 decbr. friday betwixt 3 & four in the afternoon and was burled the 26 decbr. friday." "Marie Stirlinge relict of Jon Govan(.'') departed (tuesday) 10 June 1684; buried (thursday) 12 June 1684, aged 46 years & 21 weeks & 5 days." (Pp. 143-148, Miscellanea Gene, et Heraldica, Vol. 1902-03.) EDWARD STIRLING, a native of Scotland, emigrated to South Australia when a young man ; " a poor man but a gentle man, and he won a good and honorable position for himself and a moderate fortune." Nothing is known of his parentage or ances try. He lived In Adelaide, where he died in 1873, leaving four sons and four daughters. His two eldest sons were Edward Charles and John Lancelot : Edward Charles Stirling, C.M.G., 1893; M.A., M.D., F.R.S., F.R.C.S., C.M.Z.S.; Hon. Fellow Anthropo logical Institute of Great Britain ; professor of Physi ology, Adelaide University ; director. South Australian Museum ; bora in South Australia, Sept. 8, 1848 ; married in 1877 Jane, daughter of Joseph Gilbert of Pewsey Vale, South Australia. Dr. Stirling was educated at St. Peter's College, South Australia ; Trinity College, Cambridge University, Eng land, and St. George's Hospital, London. He returned to South Australia in 1881 and became lecturer and subse quently professor of Physiology in Adelaide University ; consulting surgeon, Adelaide Hospital ; member House of Assembly, 1883—86 ; member of the CouncU, Adelaide University ; president Australasian Medical Congress, 1905; writer upon medical subjects. Address: St. Vigeans, Mt. Lofty, Adelaide. The Hon. Sir John Lancelot Stirling, knighted 1902; president of the Legislative Council of South Australia since 1901 ; born at Strathallyn, South Australia, Nov. 6, 1849 ; married in 1883, Florence Marian, daughter of Sir WilHam Milne of Adelaide. SOME MISCELLANEOUS SCOTCH RECORDS 191 Sir John was educated at St. Peter's College, Ade laide; Trinity College, Cambridge (B.A. and LL.B.). Was called to the bar of the Inner Temple In 1871 ; entered South Australian Parliament In 1881 ; sat for districts of Mount Barker and Gumcracha in the House of Assembly from 1887 ; was elected to the Legislative Council in 1890. Address: The Lodge, Strathallyn, South Australia. The Right Hon. Sir James Stirling, knighted 1886; LL.D. ; F.R.S. ; P.C. 1900 ; born in Aberdeen, May 3, 1836, eldest son of the Rev. James Stirling of Aberdeen and Sarah Irvin ; married in 1868, Aby, eldest daughter of John Thomson Renton, of Brad- stone Brook, Shalford, Surrey, England. Sir James was educated at the University, Aberdeen ; Trinity College, Cambridge (B.A. ), 1860; (M.A.) 1863. Admitted bar rister, Lincoln's Inn, Nov., 1862 ; practised as a conveyancer and equity draftsman; junior (equity) counsel to the Treasury, 1881 ; judge of the Chancery Division of the High Court of Jus tice, 1886-1900; lord justice of appeal, 1900-6. Addresses : Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent, and 3 Hans Cres cent, S. W., London. James Hutchison Stirling, LL.D., born in Glasgow, June 22, 1820, youngest son of WilHam Stirling of James Hutchison and Co., Glasgow ; married Jane Hunter Mair, youngest daughter of WilHam Mair, of Irvine, Ayrshire. He was educated at the University of Glasgow, and in France and Germany; qualified in medicine, Edinburgh, 1842; first ap pointed Gifford lecturer. University of Edinburgh, 1888-90. PubUcations : " The Secret of Hegel," 1865, new edition, 1893 ; " Sir Wilham Hamilton," 1865 ; " Schwegler's History of PhUos- ophy," translation, 1867, twelfth edition, 1893 ; " Jerrold, Tenny son and Macaulay, with other Critical Essays," 1868 ; " Address on MateriaHsm," 1868 ; " As Regards Protoplasm," 1869, second edition, 1872 ; " Lectures on the PhUosophy of Law," etc., 1873 ; " Burns in Drama," " Saved Leaves," 1878 ; " Text Book to Kant," 1881 ; " Philosophy in the Poets," 1885 ; " The Community of Property," 1886 ; " Thomas Carlyle's Counsels," 1886 ; " Phi- 192 THE STERLING GENEALOGY losophy and Theology, Gifford Lectures," 1890 ; " Darwinism, Workmen and Work," 1894; " What is Thought.? or the Problem of Philosophy," 1900; " The Categories," 1903. Address: Laverock Bank Road, Edinburgh. The Right Rev. Waite Hockin Stirling, D.D., assistant to the Bishop of Bath and Wells since 1901 ; canon residentiary of Wells Cathedral since 1901 ; precentor, 1903 ; born in 1829, son of Capt. T. Stirling, R.N. ; married second, Lucinda, widow of WilHam M'Clymont. He was educated at Exeter College, Oxford (B.A.) ; ordained in 1852; missionary in Tierra del Fuego, South America; first bishop of the Falkland Islands, 1869-1901. Address: East Liberty, Wells. C{)e Sterlings of Irelanti STIRLINGS from Scotland naturally settled in the north of Ireland and became the progenitors of a portion of that sturdy race, the Scotch-Irish, which has had a large share in the affairs of whatever community it has made a home in. There is small chance of ascertaining the date of the first. settlement of the Scotch Stirlings. Some were undoubtedly Covenanters who wished to escape religious persecution, about. 1640. A settlement of Scots was made in the first quarter of the 17th century. On Apr. 16, 1605, James Hamilton and Hugh Montgomery, both Ayrshire men from the northern division of the county, in company with " Conn. McNeale McBryan Fear tagh O'Neale " of Castlereagh, near Carrickfergus Castle (now Belfast), received a grant of land from King James on condition that the land should be " planted " with Scottish and EngHsh colonists. This land lay In the county of Antrim and the province of Ulster. A good portion of the settlers evidently came from the vicinity of the homes of Hamilton and Montgomery, as such Scottish names as Ayr, Renfrew, Wigtown, Dumfries, and Kirk cudbright were given by the settlers to their towns. It is fair to suppose that some members of the Scottish family of StirHng, possibly from the vicinity of Glasgow, made a settle ment at or about this time. Robert Sterlin was an early resi dent near the town of Bangor or KiUyleagh, in the province of Ulster, and a Robert Starhng, possibly the same, was Hving in the town of EnnisklUen. He was evidently of a good family, as his name Is on a petition bearing date of 1689. " WiUiam de StirHng" was living in Wigtownshire at an early date. (The Scotch-Irish, Chas. A. Hanna, 1902.) 194 THE STERLING GENEALOGY " Starling " is one of the Irish Families whose pedigree is given in manuscript form by Mac Tirbis (Vol. F. 3, 23) in the Library of Trinity College, Dubhn. (P. 24, Irish Landed Gentry when Cromwell came to Ireland.) Among those of the Sterlings mentioned as belonging to the aristocracy before 1649 are the names of Capt. George, Capt. Hugh, Lieut. WilHam and Sir Robert Sterling who were officers of the King's army. Sir Robert Sterling, Governor of Cork, was a member of the Scotch 'family of the Stirlings of Law (q. v.). His wife. Lady Jane, received a grant of land from King Charles II between 1661 and 1665. Capt. Hugh Sterling, above mentioned, was possibly a ibrother of Sir Robert, as he had a brother of that name. Jane Sterling of Coleraine Meeting and John Hunter of Ballymoney Meeting were married at Coleraine, County Antrim, May 12, 1698, and a John Sterling was living in County Antrim lin 1727. (Emigration of Irish Quakers into Penn., A. C. Myers.) This is possibly the same John Stirling who was a member of the presbytery of Londonderry; who. May 4, 1720, addressed A letter to Cotton Mather. (Vol. II, series 6, p. 120, Mass. Hist. CoU.) Patience Sterling married in 1774 Capt. Marcus Anthony Tuite of the 9th Regt. of Dragoons. A Miss Sterling of London derry married In February, 1788, Marcus McCausland of Ballyrena, County Derry. Arabella Stirling of Coleraine married Isaac Richardson in August, 1808. (Irish Marriages, Walker's Hiber nian Mag., 1771-1812.) The Scotch-Irish family of Sterling now, as In earlier times, is found chiefly in Antrim. In 1890, in the whole of Ireland, 16 of the name were born, which on a percentage of one birth to each 44.8 persons, would make the estimated number of the name of Sterling in Ireland at the present time about 700. (The Scotch-Irish.) Naturally among the many Irish emigrants to America, there have been a number of the Sterling family. These and their descendants are elsewhere considered in this work. The members of the family now resident in the country evi- THE STERLINGS OF IRELAND 195 dently belong mainly to the tenant or peasant population as there are few accredited land holders of the name and what few are given as being possessors, are likely of the more immediate Scotch family. In 1873, the following were given as land holders, — James Sterling, Balally, Dundrum, County Dublin ; Thomas Lyle StirHng, TuUamore, County Kings ; James Sterling and Thomas StirHng, Glenwhirry, County Antrim; Henry Stirling, Gelvin, Dungiven and J. B. StirHng, Moneycarrie, Garragh and Portrush, County Derry. The last named is the only one whose estate is of importance from its extent. The acreage of his lands is 1,576 with an annual rental of some £1,350. (Owners of Land in Eng land, Scotland and Ireland.) Mrs. Thomas Sterling was living in Coleraine in 1900. The records of the Presbyterian or Covenanters' Church of Coleraine were burned about 1800. At Aghadowey, a small community about eight miles from Coleraine, is a colony comprised of mem bers of the Sterling, Hunter and Kennedy famiHes. In the Epis copal church-yard at Aghadowey the Sterhngs have been buried for many years within a space enclosed by an iron fence, the graves being marked by ruinous slabs of stone, overgrown by brambles. Within the little church is a memorial tablet to a Lieut. Col. Thomas Sterling, bearing a coat of arms, with the three buckles and stag supporters. The records of Aghadowey are preserved in Dubhn. Blair Sterhng, who died about 1890 was the laird of Aghadowey ; he left no issue. At Ballymoney, near Aghadowey are a number of Sterlings, and others are found throughout the Counties of Antrim and Londonderry. Ci)e ^terltns0 of €nglanli THE family has been represented in England in a limited degree and has apparently confined itself to the imme diate vicinity of London and to the metropoHs itself. We find records of the Sterlings, (usually spelled Starhng) In the adjoining counties of Kent, Essex, Middlesex, Hertford, Bed ford, Buckingham, Cambridge and Suffolk. One Instance in which the name is mentioned in earlier records, beyond the borders of these shires is at Ledbury, County Hereford, when " Annes Joanes y* Doughter of Jhon Joanes whas chrystened y* vii Day of Aprell Jhamys Meyowe god father Annes Weyner & Annes Sturlyng god mothers." 1558. (Parish Register of Ledbury.) A William Starling was a witness to the will of Emma Rominett of West Wratting, proved Jan. 28, 1575, in The Consistory Court of Ely at Peterborough. (Mis. Gene, and Heraldry, Vol. VI.) Joane Canon, dau. of Canon of Cambridgeshire, Hving in 1534, married a Sterling. (Berry's County Pedigrees, Herts., 1846.) The family in England was assumedly of Scottish origin, as the coats of arms granted to some of them have the three buckles upon the shield, and one of the coats is identical with that belong ing to the Scots. The arms of the Sterhngs of Hertfordshire are the same as those of the Stirhngs of Bankell, immediately con nected with the house of Stirling of Keir, hence it is safe to assume an intimate relationship between them. The family settled In Hertfordshire at an early date. We find one William Hving in the parish of Asshewell in 1545. On the " first day of July in the xxxvij yere of the reigne of o" most dred So'euyn lord Kyng Henry the -viij " for the payment of the third part of an assessment levied by parliament in 1533 in the " Hun- THE STERLINGS OF ENGLAND 197 dred of Odsey," county of Hertford on " all suche psons w*in the said Hundred beyng worth in goodl ix" and -vnto the some of xx^ chargable to the said Subsidey for the thurde payment of the same." " WilHam Sterlyng, gentleman," was evidently a man of some property as his tax of xuij* was the highest, with one exception, of any in the parish. John Starlyng of Barkeway, County of Hertford, whose will is dated Nov. 5, fourteenth year of the reign of Queen Elizabeth, (1672) mentions his "wife, Agnes; John Mapleton, my wife's son ; Lettice Hearde, my dau. ; Dau., Dorothle Baker ; wife Agnes ex trix Witnesses. — Willm Goodwyn, John Carter, John Bentley, John Mapleton, Rich. Herde." Administration was granted to John Mapleton as next of kin. No date of the es tate's settlement is given. (Herts. Genealogist and Antiquary.) Anne Sterling married Christofer Thurbume, Nov. 30, 1600, at St. Albans, Hertfordshire. (Parish Register of St. Albans Abbey.) Alexander Stirling, afterward fourth Baronet of Glorat, Scot land, q. v., was mayor of St. Albans in 1755. "Anno 1588. ApriU — John ye so: of Richard Sterling at Elstr, ye 21, christened. Anno Dm 1589. May — John ye so : of Richard Sterling ye 13 burled." (Parish Register of Aldenham, Hertfordshire.) At Stock Harvard in the County of Essex, adjoining Hertford on the East, Sterlings were living during the same period. A John Sterling, bom as early as 1515, lived there and five genera tions of his descendants continued to reside in the parish. There are no extant vital records of the parish prior to 1563 in which year the registration began. Following is the record of this family as found in the Register of Harvard Stock : 1 John StarHnge was buried Nov. 13, 1578; Anne Ster- Hnge, supposed to have been his wife, was buried Apr. 19, 1666-7. g John SterHnge, b. as early as 1535, supposed son of the above, as he is referred to as " John Sterlinge y* younger " in 1574. He m. 1st, Johan , 198 THE STERLING GENEALOGY who was buried June 27, 1683 : m. 2nd, Sept. 22, 1585, EHzabeth Choppyn. The "Widdow Ster ling, an aged woman " was buried Aug. 7, 1631. (The first three children given are not definitely known to be John's but there is no conflicting evidence.) Children : 3 Johan StarHnge, m. May 27, 1576, Alexan der Garret. " Richard Garrett s. of Alexander Garrett & StarHnge, his wife, both of Har vard Stocke & Neall, d. of W" Neal & , his wife, of Orsett Hamlet, as they call It " were m. Jan. 9, 1619, the only marriage recorded In that year. 4 '''William StarHnge, m. Agnes Palmar. 5 Agnes StarHnge, m. June 29, 1689, Edward Humfrey. Four children are accredited to them: WUHam, bapt. Apr. 13, 1592; Ann, bapt. Mar. 23, 1593 ; Edward, bapt. Aug. 7, 1597, and John, bapt. Nov. 15, 1601. 6 Margaret Sterlinge, chr. June 18, 1564 ; m. May 25, 1586, Jeoffrey RIchman. 7 Barbara SterHnge, chr. May 30, 1567. 8 Son, John ( ?) SterHnge, chr. Aug. 7, 1574 ; m. Apr. 24, 1598, Agnes DanyeU. 9 EHzabeth Sterhng, chr. Oct. 13, 1677; buried Nov. 13, 1578. 4 WilHam StarHnge, m. Aug. 14, 1687, Agnes Palmar. WiUiam Starhng was buried, May 8, 1623. Children : 10 WilHam StarHnge, bapt. between Oct. 14 and Dec. 23, 1599. 11 EHzabeth StarHnge, bapt. Jan. 10, 1601. 12 t Thomas StarHnge, bapt. Mar. 9, 1603; m. Joane Glascock. 12 Thomas StarHnge, bapt. Mar. 9, 1603 (Marriage Hcences granted by the Bishop of London, Essex Inst. Hist. Col.,Vol. 28). "June 30, 1629. Thomas Starling of Harverdstock, Essex, potter, batche lor, aged 23 at his o-rti government and Joane Glascock, of Harverdstock, maiden, aged 20, dau. of Thomas Glascock, deceased; Eustace Brock of St. Faiths, London, skinner, attests to the con- THE STERLINGS OF ENGLAND 199 sent of Smith als Glascock, wife of Thomas Smith and mother of Joane: at St. Martins, Lud- gate." Joane was buried the same day her dau. Jone was bapt., Nov. 19, 1631. Thomas m. 2nd Sara . " Sara Sterling, a poore widow," was buried Dec. 20, 1653. Thomas' children by his first marriage were: 13 EHzabeth Starling, bapt. Aug. 26, 1630; burled Feb. 13, 1631. 14 Jone Sterhng, bapt. Nov. 19, 1631 ; buried Dec. 25, 1631, "d. of y« sayd Thomas Starhng (& Jone his wife deceased)." Children by second marriage: 15 Thomas Sterling, bapt. Nov. 17, 1633 ; pos sibly the Thomas Sterhng of Calvert Co., Mary land, U. S. A. 16 Ann Sterling, bapt. Mar. 15, 1635. 17 Sara Sterling, bapt. Dec. 30, 1636. 18 t William Stareling, bapt. Apr. 22, 1638; m. 1st Susann . 2nd Anne Sassal. 19 John Stareling, bapt. May 16, 1641 ; pos sibly the John Sterling of Somerset Co., Maryland. 20 Nathaniel Stareling, bapt. " on Sonday," May 14, 1643. 18 WilHam Sterling, bapt. Apr. 22, 1638 ; m. 1st, Susann ; m. 2nd (a "widower"), Feb. 20, 1671, Anne Sassal, " spinster " of Stocke. WIU' Ster hng was burled Sept. 23, 1684. Anna Sterhng buried Jan. 23, 1694. Children by first marriage: 21 Thomasine Sterhng, bapt. Sept. 21, 1667 ; buried Oct. 29, 1667. 22 WilHam Sterling, bapt. Mar. 1, 1668 ; buried Feb. 6, 1669. Children by second marriage : 23 EHzabeth Sterhng, bapt. Apr. 26, 1674; buried July 28, 1674. 24 WiUiam Stirling, bapt. July 3, 1677. 25 " Mary, the d. of WiUiam Sterling & Agnes his wife, bapt. Dec. 1 1672," was probably a dau. of William and Anne. 200 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Other unidentified records at Harvard Stock are: " Roger Reynolds & Anne StarHnge (m.) June 30, 1614." " Thomasin England seruant to Anne Starhng, buried Dec. 17, 1624." "Thomasin Starhng, buried Nov. 25, 1627. Mary and Bridget StarHnge, the daughters of Raffe (Ralph) StarHnge were mentioned in the will of WilHam More of Groton, Suffolk, proved Oct. 6, 1566; also mentions "Alice StarHnge, sister of said Thomas " More, presumably wife of Raffe. " Rafe StarHnge, Robert StarHnge and Richard Starling his son " mentioned in the will of William Littlebury of Dedham, Essex, proved Jan. 26, 1575. (Gene. Gleanings In Eng., Henry F. Waters, Boston, 1901.) Bridgett, eldest daughter and coheir of Raffe Sterling of Dedham, County of Essex, m. 1st, Thomas Bowes, eldest son of Thomas Bowes and was the mother of Sir Thomas Bowes who m. Mary Dewes and of Elizabeth; she m. 2nd Charles Cardynall, son of William Cardynall, of Great Bromley, Essex and had James Cardinall of Little Bromley, Essex, who m. Dorathey, dau. of Richard Welby of London and had John, b. in 1628, James and Dorothy. Mary Starling of Dedham, very Hkely the sister of the above, m. in Mar. 1587, Martin Bayles, son of John Bayles of Welby, county Suffolk, who d. In 1596. She d. in Ireland, in 1695. ; had. — Mary, bapt. Aug 16, 1588, and Christopher, bapt. Jan 4, 1591, who m. Frances Gooday and d. Dec. 6, 1641 leaving issue. (Visi tation of Essex.) James Starling was Clarenceux King of Arms and bailiff of Maiden, county of Essex in 1664. (Visitation of Essex, 1664.) " Mary, dau. & heire of RIc. Sterling of Denham in Essex & of Boston, in Suff." m. Edward Fincham, abt. 1598. (Visitation of Cambridgeshire.) Of the Sterhngs of Bedfordshire, adjoining Hertford on the north, there is little record. They were obviously connected with the Scottish family as the arms granted to them Sept. 15, 1661, have the three buckles on a bend. THE STERLINGS OF ENGLAND 201 Le Neve, in his " Pedigree of Knights," pubHshed in London in 1696, tells us something of this family. We quote: " S" Sam" Sterling, Alderman of London, Sheriff, Lord Major (Mayor) Kled (knighted) at WhitehaU, 21 Oct. 1667. *** Memd. I had information from his neighbours In the Minories that his father was a tub man " (the senior barrister in the Court of Exchequer who has precedence of all others). " Samuell Sterling of the Hamlet of Stopssley in Luton pish, Bedford, esq". q"«. if the father of the same p'son with S" Sam." married and had: 1 Magdalen, who m. Edward Wilford of Enfield, Middlesex. 2 Sir Samuel Sterling, Sheriff of London, 1662, Lord Mayor; a brewer. He m. a dau. of Richard Gar- ford (Garboot) of the Minories, Tallow chandler, London, and had no issue. 3 A son, name not given, but probably William. Mary the wid. of Sir Samuel, m. 2nd the Right Hon. George VlUiers, Lord Viscount Grandison " of St. Margaret, Westmin-" ster, wid". abt. 50," she being then about 40 years of age, Nov. 14, 1674. (Mar. Allegations of the Vicar Gen. of the Arch bishop of Canterbury.) " Kohn Keech, of St Martins in Fields, Citizen & goldsmith. Bach" about 30 & Mrs. Mary Rutland of AU Hallows, Barking, spinster, abt 22, her parents dead; consent of her uncle Sir Samuel StarHnge, Kt. Alderman of London," married. (Ibid.) Anthony Ettrlcke of High Barnes, b. Aug. 16, 1663 ; m. first, Jane, dau. of Richard Starling and great niece of Sir Samuel Starling, Knight, alderman of London. (Burke's Commoners, Vol. IH, p. 68.) William Starling, said to be a great grandson, more Hkely a grand nephew or great grand nephew, of Sir Samuel Starling of Bedfordshire, Lord Mayor of London, emigrated to Virginia about 1750. A record of his family and descendants Is given elsewhere in this work. Other members of this House emigrated to America shortly before the Revolution and settled in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia (now West Virginia). Record of them will be found under the head of the American family. 202 THE STERLING GENEALOGY William StarHnge of Barnstable, Devonshire, will proved June 13, 1638, by rehct, Mary. (P. 279, Probate Acts of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.) Sterlings settled in the county of Suffolk, adjoining Essex on the north, at about the same time apparently as the latter and Hertfordshire are found first to contain members of the family. Their coat of arms does not carry the usual three buckles. Susan Starling of Colchester, Suffolk, and William Welbeck, of HIgham, Suffolk, were married prior to 1577 and had Mary. (Visitation of Suffolk.) Parish Register, St. Nichols, Ipswich, County Suffolk " Willm Starling, buried, dece 1, 1672." Elizabeth Starling buried Aug. 26, 1604. John Starling buried Apr. 15, 1605. Thomas Storling buried Dec. 17, 1609. " Cicelye Starling, widdowe was buryed " Nov. 15, 1614. " John Tailor marled marie StarHnge." Jan. 6, 1629. " Edward, son of Ed. Sterlinge " burled Sept. 8, 1665. " John Starling of St. Lawrence & Frances Catchpoll sol, were Marryed by License " Nov. 18, 1704. John StarHn from ^^ Goal " buried Dec. 2, 1708. Marriage License Bonds, Ipswich " Robert Hawes of Franrllngham, batchelor, and Sarah Starling of Weston, single woman." married Aug. 7, 1686. " WilHam Starling of Ipswich, single and Sarah March of CapeU, single," married Apr. 20, 1717. •' Samuel Pallant of Ipswich, single and EHzabeth Starhng, single," married Oct. 31, 1739. Suffolk Marriages "Richard Yorke of Melton and Ann Sterlinge of Wickham, wid., at Wickham. Sept. 1639." " W™ Barnes of Blundestown, widower and Sarah StarHnge of Bradwell, single, at BradweU, Mar. 2, 16^1." " Anthony SterHnge of Brandeston and Amy Borrett of Wilby, both single, at Halesworth, Jan. 11, 162f-" " Jefferey StarHnge of Nacton single and Margaret Girlinge of the same, wid. at Nacton, Feb. 16, 16f|." THE STERLINGS OF ENGLAND 203 " John StarHnge and Mary Tie, both single, of Little BeaHngs, at Little BeaHngs, Surety, Edward Tie, Dec. 16, 1637." " W" Cowell of Nacton and AHce StarHnge of Le-vington. Dec. 11, 1639." " Robert StarHnge of Debach and Avice Ide of Woodbridge, both single, at Woodbridge, Mar. 18, 16f|." " Jeffery Starling and Elizabeth Girling of Dennington, single, 164 . " Thomas StarHnge of Nacton and Ann Aldrich of Bedfield, both single, at Monk Soham. Nov. 16, 1674." Marriage Licenses, Archdeaconry of Suf folk, deposited at Ipswich Probate Court. 1613—1674. The earliest register of the parish of Great Marlow in the southern portion of Buckinghamshire, a register written within the years 1692 and 1611 contains the names of what appears to be one family, — that of Thomas StarHnge. Buckingham adjoins Bedford, Hertford, and Middlesex coun ties on the west. This record follows : " Januarie 1597. The 23*^^ daye was Thomas StarHnge bap." " Maye 1600. The 4*'' daye of Maye Marjory StarHnge Baptiz." " Maybe 1603. The xj*'' daye Rowland starlinge was Buryed." " November [1602] The 3 daye John StarHnge bur." " May 1604. The 28*'' daye was John Starlinge baptized." " Januarij 1606. The xv*'' day was Buried John SarHnge the sonne of Thomas Starlinge." " 1606. The xix*'' of October was baptized AHce Starlinge the daughter of Thomas Starlinge." " October 1610 The third day was Baptized EHzabeth StarHnge the daughter of Thomas Starlinge." Sir Esterlinge, knight, of Glamorganshire (now in Wales), was made a Knight of the Royal Oak. His estate was apprised at £2000, the largest of any belonging to gentlemen made knights of the order from the shire of Glamorgan. Not dated, probably about 1660. (Burke's Commoners, Vol. I, p. 693.) This is the only mention found of a Welsh family of Sterling. George SterHnge was a witness to and a legatee In the wIU of Thomas Shawe, dated Feb. 4, 1621. (Visitation of Kent.) 204 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Since 1600, London has claimed many of the family as resi dents. Herewith is given what mention of them is found down to the year 1800, since when there are few of the family in the city: Parish Register of St. James, Clerkenwell, London Thomas StarHnge and Amye his wife had. Ann Starlinge. ch. Dec. 12, 1613; burled Dec. 13, 1613. " Peter, son of Thomas Starhng, buried May 10, 1617." John Starlinge. ch. Dec. 16, 1614; buried Aug. 14, 1625. Thomas StarHnge, ch. May 26, 1617 ; buried Aug. 14, 1625. Elizabeth Starleing, ch. July 16, 1620; EHzabeth Starlin, buried July 25, 1665 ; Elisebeth Starllying, a mayd servant, buried Oct. 10, 1671. Xpofer (Christopher) Starhng, ch. Apr. 28, 1622; buried Aug. 18, 1625. WilHam StarHnge, ch. May 23, 1624. Amy Starling was buried Aug. 22, 1625, making the fourth death in the family within 8 days. " Thomas Starlinge, house holder buried May 30, 1631. WilHam Starhng (possibly the William above) and Margarett his wife had: Joseph Starling, ch. June 8, 1674. Mary Starling, ch. Dec. 22. 1676. Humfrey Starhng, ch. Dec. 16, 1678. " Saray, dau. of WilHa Starhng, buried Oct. 6, 1669." " Mary, dau. of WilHa Starling, buried Jan. 26, 1676." " WiUia Starling, an antient Inhabytant burled May 20, 1682." " John Starlinge & Agnes Venar, married Jan. 13, 1571." " Margarett, wife of Richard Starlinge, buried Aug. 10, 1603." " Charles, son of SamueU Starhng, buried June 21, 1663." " Hellen, dau. of Samuell Starling, buried Nov. 9, 1664." " Ellin Starlin buried Aug. 23, 1665." "WilHa' Smith & Anne Starhng, by banns, married June 26, 1668." "Ritchard Starhngh, householder, buried Jan. 5, 1666." " Tobytha, dau. of John and Tobytha Starling, buried May 24, 1669." " Robert Starling, son of Robert Starling, buried Sept. 20, 1669." " Rebecca, dau. of James & Mary Sterhng, born July 21, christ ened, July 25, 1736." " James Sterling, IsHngton Road, buried Feb. 21, 1739." THE STERLINGS OF ENGLAND 205 St. Peters, Cornhill, London Aug. 26, 1660. " Tuesday Buryed Fraunces Starhng, daughter of Jeames Starling in ^^ County of Cambridge, 16 years old ; pit in the east yard." St. Michael, Cornhill, London " John Starling, aged about 20 years ; per W™ Smethes, christ ened Jan. 15, 1681." "Sarah Starling; in the churchy"^ buried July 28, 1738." " Susannah Stirling, from the par. of St. Nicholas Cole Abby ; in the church'"', buried June 18, 1745." " Ann Starland, spinster, in the churchy"' buried Feb. 3, 1750." Joanna Starland, spinster, in the churchyard. May 19, 1751. St. Mary, Aldermary, London " Roger Kidwall & Joane Sterhng, married Nov. 10, 1589." St. Paul's Cathedral, London " David StirHng, batchelor & Hannah Parsley, Spinster, both of y* Parish of St. Dunstans att Stepney, in y® County of Middlesex, were married with a License from ye Faculty Office in this Cathedral Church y"' 26'" day of September, 1728 by me, Henry Gosthng, Sacrist." St. Dunstan's, Stepney, London " Lewes Smith of St. Olanes in Southwarke, silkweaver & Eliza beth Sterhne of Petticoate Lane, wid." married Nov. 21, 1625. " James Starling of Wapping, dyal maker & Fortune HaU of Limehouse," married Feb. 10, 1635. " Henry Starling of Wapping, Rope maker & Sarah Hunt, spin ster," married Dec. 25, 1693. " Henry Starling of Limehouse, Shipwright & Mary Bradin, spin ster," married Oct. 16, 1701. " George Starhng of Wapp. Marr" & Mary Harte," married, Nov. 26, 1714. " John FoUers of Wap. Mariner & Mary Sterhng, widow," mar ried Jan. 8, 1716. " William French of Sp.f. Plaisterer & Elizabeth Sterling, spin ster," married Oct. 16, 1716. 206 THE STERLING GENEALOGY London Marriage Licenses " Henry Sterling of Brandiston, co. Suffolk, gent., bachelor about 46 and Mrs. Frances Amyas of Wapping, Middlesex, widow, about 39, — at St. Mary Magdalene, Old Fish Street, Lon don, St. Mary, White Chapel or St. Swithin, London. Nov. 1. 1672." St. Saviours, Southwark, London Nicholas Sterlinge and Mary Emsley, m. Apr. 24, 1606. John StarHnge & Grace Piggot, m. Feb. 6, 1610. Thomas StarHnge & Joane Robinson, m. Nov. 16, 1614. St. George's Chapel, Mayfair, London " Mr. Joshua Bradshaw of St. Michaels, Cornhill & Mrs, Barbara Stirling of St. Martins," m. May 12, 1742. " Samuel Starling of Northern Folgate & Janet Theobald of St. Mary's, Whitechapel," m. May 20, 1742. " Jacob Moad & Mary Starling of St. Botolph, Bishopgate," m. Mar. 26, 1749. " Thomas StirHng of St. James, Westm" & EHzabeth Cobham of St. Margarets, Westm"" m. Apr. 10, 1750. " George Layton & Elizabeth StirHng of Greenwich, Kent," m. May 21, 1752. St. Dionis, Baclcchurch, London " Wilham Sterling of St. Dunstans, East London, Bach" and Elizabeth Stinnett of St. Sepulchers' London, widow," m. Sept. 17, 1710. Church of St. Antholin, London Mary Starling, buried Aug. 21, 1723. Mary Starhng, buried July 19, 1724. St. George's Chapel, Hanover Sqr., London " David Sterhng of St. Giles in the Fields' & Jane Law of this parish. L. A. C." m. June 11, 1769. " John StirHng and Ann Bunyard, m. Mar. 4, 1770 Thomas Smith of St. James, Westm', B. and Susanna Starhng of this parish," m. May 9, 1771. Thomas Souls and Ann Starling, m. July 2, 1776. WilHam Church of this parish and Mary Starhng of St. Mary le Bone, m. July 10, 1777. THE STERLINGS OF ENGLAND 207 Christ Church, Newgate Street, London Thomas StarHn, buried Aug. 12, 1677. Mary Starling, buried Mar. 21, 1678. " John Starling and Margaret Cooke of Christ Church, London, by banns," m. Nov. 27, 1718. " EHzabeth, dau. of John and Catharine Sterling," ch. May 9, 1734. " David, son of John and Catharine Stirling," ch. May 6, 1735. " Catharine, dau. of John and Catharine StirHng," ch. Sept. 10, 1736. John Stirling, buried Aug. 9, 1736. Catharine Stirling, buried Aug. 13, 1736. Mary Starling (pensioner), buried July 23, 1741. Edmund Starling, buried July 28, 1741. Margarett Starling, buried June 16, 1745. Mary Starling, buried Sept. 25, 1747. John Starling, buried Nov. 8, 1747. Marriage Allegations of the Vicar General of the Arch bishop of Canterbury " Anthony BuU of St. Martin's, Ludgate & Grace Starling, widow of St. Martins le Grand," m. Nov. 22, 1606. " John Wellmoth & EHzabeth Starhng, wid," m. Apr. 21, 1637. " Samuel Starlinge of St. Georges Tombland, Norwich, Skinner, wid" abt. 40, & Anne Coxedge of St. Margarets, wid., abt. 28," m. Aug. 16, 1667. " WiUiam Knott of Edmonton, Midx. gent.. Bach", abt. 22 & Mrs. EHzabeth Starling of Same, sp" abt. 20, consent of mother, Mrs. Jane Starling, widow," m. Oct. 30, 1674. " Stephen Starling of St Martins in the Fields, co. Middx., Silver smith, Wid" abt 60 & Margaret Warden of the same, sp" abt35,"m. Mar. 21, 167§. " James Starling of St. Margarett's, Westminster, Esq., Wid", abt. 40, & M"^ Mary Rouse of the same, Sp" abt. 30," m. Dec. 18, 1689. " Samuell Starling of St. Bottolph's, Bishopgate, Lond., Gent., Bach", abt. 23 & Mrs Anne Keech of London Sp" above 16," m. Mar. 18, 169i " Thomas Mounckton of St. Margarets, Westm", Bach", abt. 30 & Mrs. Anne Sterling of St Martins in the Fields, MIdd., Sp" at own disp., abt. 25, her parents dead," m. Dec. 5, 1691. 208 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Stephen Starling of the parish of St. Sepulcher, Newgate; wiU proved Nov. 27, by brother Simon. (1632, p. 177, Probate Acts of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.) The family is a small and unimportant one in England at the present time if we can accept the evidence given in the " Owners of Land in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland," published in 1872—1876; a work which gives the names of all those in the United Kingdom who were possessors of one acre or more of land at that time, with the acreage and the value of the annual rental. From this authoritative work it is learned that but eleven of the forty counties of England contained any land owners of the name. These eleven were Cambridge, Cornwall, Derby, Essex, Hertford, Kent, Middlesex, Norfolk, Northampton, Southampton, and Sussex, and the total number of land owners of the family name were but twenty-eight, their aggregate landed estate amount ing to less than 250 acres, an insignificant figure or rather a significant one, indicating an inferior position, in a country where real property Is an index of social and financial standing. Wales has none of the name. Of the counties named above, six are those wherein Sterlings have lived since 1600 or prior, — Cambridge, Essex, Hertford, Kent, Middlesex, and Sussex. Essex and Nor folk contained nearly half of the twenty-eight land o'svners. The name in nearly aU cases is spelled Starling. There are a few of the family resident in London but they are mainly representatives of the family in Scotland. Gray's Inn Admission Register Mar 2, 1Q^\. George Starling (late of Staple Inn, son and heir of George S. of Chastfield, Suffolk, Esq"., deceased. June 13, 1634. George Sterlinge, son and heir of George S. of Charsfield, Suffolk, gent. Apr. 20, 1638. Samuel Sterling, son and heir of Samuel S. of St. Mary's, Whitechapel, gent. Feb. 12, 16^|. George Starling, son and heir of George S. of Charsfield, Suffolk, gent. Nov. 20. 1827. Paul Joy Steriing, eldest son of Rev. Joseph S. late of " Marino," near Dubhn, deceased. May 25, 1868. WilHam Robert Sterling, aged 25, only son of Paul Ivy S., late Judge of the Supreme Court of Ceylon. THE STERLINGS OF ENGLAND 209 July 22, 1873. Benj. Starhng, SoHcitor, aged 60, son of Wil Ham S., of Camberwell, Surrey, gent. Musgrave' s Obituary This authority gives the dates of decease of some prominent members of the family. Those Identified have not been Included in the following list: James Starling of Greenwich, d. Aug. 31, 1769. Thomas Starling, alderman of Norwich, d. Jan. 11, 1788, aged 80. Sir James Sterling, Bt., Alderman, London, Benefactor of Emanuel College. (No date given.) Robert Sterling, surgeon, of Colchester, Dec. 12, 1787. Mrs. Sterling, wife of Orange Sterling, d. in Dublin, in Dec. 1793. Sterling, alderman of Ipswich, d. Sept., 1738. Barbara Stirling, dau. of Lt. Col. Stirling, d. Feb. 10, 1795, aged 101. Rev. J. Stirling, politician and poet, d. 1736. James Stirling, agent Scots Mining Co., d. Dec. 5, 1770. Rev. James Stirling, of Glasgow, d. in Jan. 1737. John StirHng, D.D., of Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire, d. Aug. 18, 1777. P. Stirling of ClerkenweU Close, d. June 17, 1784, aged 80. WilHam Stirling of Dundee, d. Nov. 6, 1790, aged 88. Cfje (§eograp|)tcal Wi&t of tfje JSame BESIDES the parent city and county of Stirling in Scotland a number of towns, cities, counties and mountains through out the English-speaking world, bear the name of Sterling or Stirling. A list of these is here given: Steeling Mountain LamoUle Co. Vermont Sterling Worcester Co. Mass. Sterling Junction Worcester Co. Mass. West Sterling Worcester Co. Mass. Sterling Windham Co. Conn. North Sterling Windham Co. Conn. Sterling Cayuga Co. New York Sterling Station Cayuga Co. New York Sterling Valley Cayuga Co. New York North Sterling Cayuga Co. New York Sterling Furnace Orange Co. New York Sterling Forest Orange Co. New York Sterlingville Jefferson Co. New York Sterlingbush Lewis Co. New York Sterlington Rockland Co. New York Sterling Creek Orange Co. New York Stirling Morris Co. New Jersey Sterling Wayne Co. Penn. South Sterling Wayne Co. Penn. Sterling Run Cameron Co. Penn. Sterling Clearfield Co. Penn. Sterling liOudoun Co. Virginia Sterling Robeson Co. No. Carolina Mount Sterling Haywood Co. No. Carolina Stirling Greenville Co. So. Carolina Sterling Station Glynn Co. Georgia Stirling Montgomery Co. Georgia Sterling Walton Co. Florida Starlington Butler Co. Alabama GEOGRAPHICAL USE OF THE NAME 211 Mount Sterling Mount Sterling Mount Sterling, county seat SterlingMount Steeling SterlingMount Steeling SterlingMount Sterling, county seat SteelingStirlingvilleSterlingMount Steeling Sterling Center SterlingMount Sterling Sterling Mount Sterling Sterling Steeling County SterlingSteeling City Steeling Creek SteelingSteeling SterlingSterling County SterlingSterlingSterling Sterling, county seat SterlingStirlingStirlingStirlingStieling Falls Stieling Stirling County Stieling Mountains Stieling Choctaw Co. Alabama De Kalb Co. Tenn. Montgomery Co. Kentucky Wayne Co. Ohio Madison Co. Ohio Marion Co. Indiana Switzerland Co. Indiana Whiteside Co. Illinois Brown Co. Illinois Arenac Co. Michigan Chippewa Co. Michigan Clark Co. Wisconsin Crawford Co. Wisconsin Blue Earth Co. Minn. Jackson Co. Iowa Van Buren Co. Iowa HoweU Co. Missouri Gasconade Co. Missouri Chicot Co. Arkansas Texas Sterling Co. Texas Sterling Co. Texas Sterling Co. Texas Wood Co. Oklahoma Rice Co. Kansas Johnson Co. Nebraska So. Dakota Burleigh Co. No. Dakota Flathead Co. Montana Sann Pete Co. Utah Logan Co. Colorado Kagit Co. Washington Province of Alberta Canada Province of Nova Scotia Canada Province of Ontario Canada Province of Ontario Canada So. Australia Australia West Australia Australia West Australia Australia Province of Otago New Zealand CI)ronoIogtcal3(nDey of emigrations to aimertca: 1635-1783 WILLIAM STERLING, born about 1617; emigrated in 1635; settled in Hungars Parish, Northampton County, Virginia. (See page 228.) DAVID STERLING, JOHN STERLING, supposedly brothers, sailed from Gravesend, the port of London, England, Nov. 8, 1651, " In the Jno. & Sara of London, John Greene m" Yronworke & house hold stuffe & other p"ovisions for Plante"^ and Scotch p"isone"s free by ordinance of Parliament dat 20th of Octobe" 1651." (Suffolk (Mass.) Deeds, Lib. 1, p. 6.) King Charles I was beheaded in 1649, and the Commonwealth, under the Protector, OHver Cromwell, existed until the Restoration in 1660. John and David Sterling, or Stirling, were, without doubt. Immediate members of the Scotch family of Stirling who espoused the cause of Charles I. They landed at Charlestown, Mass., May 12, 1652. (Records of Charlestown.) It is fair to suppose that they, in common with other Scotch exiles, returned to their native country before or upon the Restoration. No further mention has been found of John or David Sterling In Massachusetts records, although much time has been given to the search. According to the " Register of the Stirlings of Keir," a manuscript pedigree connecting the American and Scottish families, somewhat gener ally circulated among one branch of the former house, David, the younger, born, according to the Register, In 1622, was the father of William Sterling of Rowley and HaverhiU, Mass., and Lyme, Conn., founder of the larger family of the name in America, thus connecting him directly with the house of Stirling of Keir. This matter is elsewhere dealt with and the impossibility of the connec tion sufficiently demonstrated. It Is enough to state here that David could not well have been bom earlier than the date given, 1622, and William, of Haverhill, INDEX OF EMIGRATIONS TO AMERICA 213 in was born as early as 1637, according to his tombstone record, I 1632, In fact, pretty thoroughly disposing of the claim that David and he were father and son. One or both of these early emigrants, David and John Sterling, may have married in Massa chusetts. This supposition is founded on the fact that a daugh ter of Richard SawteU of Watertown, Mass., married a Sterling, and there appears to have been no other of the name of the genera tion in the colony who might have been her husband than one of these supposed brothers. She may, however, have married in England. Richard SawteU or SauteU of Watertown, 1636, had a number of children. Of these, Mary was bora Nov. 19, 1640. Richard died Aug. 21, 1694; his wiU, dated May 16, 1692, names wife EHzabeth, who died Oct. 18, 1694, and children, Obadiah, Enoch, Bethia, John, Hannah, Ruth, beside grandchildren, the issue of sons of Jonathan and Zachariah and of " Daughter Mary Sterhng." (Savage's Gene. Dictionary.) JAMES STERLING or StarHnge. He is not known to have been an actual settler. He is mentioned as giving to Lower Norfolk County, Virginia Hbraries, one Bible and five other books, Feb. 20, 1653, and books again on June 22, 1654. (Lower Nor folk and Va. Antiquary.) A James Sterling, possibly identical with the above, was a witness to an assignment of Indian purchases to William Penn, in Delaware, July 10, 1680. (Penn. Mag.) WILLIAM STERLING, born in 1632 or 1637, probably in the vicinity of London, England, came to America before 1660, when he was H-vIng in Rowley, now Bradford, Mass., across the river from Haverhill. To him and to his descendants this work is chiefiy devoted, as his descendants are more numerous than the descendants of all the other emigrants mentioned in this Hst com bined. (See page 241.) DANIEL STERLING. Undoubtedly a brother of WilHam, above. He was a soldier and saw service in King Philip's War in 1675-1676. He was in the garrison at Groton, Mass., where Nov. 30, 1675, he received £3, 3® and 6^ due him for his services. " Daniel Stearhn's " name is in " A Hst a Soldjers und" the Com- 214 THE STERLING GENEALOGY mand of Capt. Will"". Turner ffro, the 7th of April 1676." On Nov. 24, 1676, he received £2, 0' and 7''. (Soldiers in King PhiHp's War, G. M. Bodge, 1896.) Daniel Starling settled at Newton (now Cambridge), Mass., where on Sept. 6, 1688, he was assessed for one person 1^ and 8^. Daniel was a member of a company of 1200 or 1300 men who sailed Aug. 8, 1690, under Sir WilHam Phipps on the disas trous expedition against the French at Quebec, Canada. Daniel died or was killed on this campaign. He was evidently unmar ried, as his wiU leaves his few belongings to his friends and neighbors, the sons of one Henry Seager. This will is on file in the East Cambridge, Mass., Probate Record Office and is nun cupative. It follows: " The Deposition of Joseph Beach aged 30 yeares and Daniel Mackoe aged 20 years, who testify, that they being Soldiers in the late Expedition for Canada and being in company with Daniel Starling, deceased, who was a soldier in y* Said Expedition, it being in Charlestown, the day before they went on Board, they did heare Said Daniel Starling say that he had given all that he had (if he did not return) unto the younger son of Henry Seager, only his Armour he had given unto his second son, Ebenezer. Samuel Phipps, Clerk." May 15, 1691. Walter K. Watkins, in his " Expedition to Canada," errone ously gives the name Daniel Startin, and in " Wyman's Genealo gies and Estates of Charlestown " the name is incorrectly given as David Starhng. THOMAS STIRLING, of Calvert Co., Maryland. Possibly identical with Thomas Sterling, son of Thomas and Sarah Sterling of Harvard Stock, County of Essex, England, bapt. Nov. 17, 1633, more likely, however, a native of Scotland. He was a wealthy planter, owning about 2900 acres of land on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The first patent of land to Thomas was under date of Aug. 26, 1664, to 560 acres, lying in Calvert Co., called " Sterling's Nest " ; his second patent was to 300 acres, in Calvert Co., named " Sterling's Pearch," dated June 15, 1681 ; his third to 40 acres In the same county, called " Sterling's Chance," dated Sept. 10, 1684 ; and the fourth INDEX OF EMIGRATIONS TO AMERICA 215 grant, one of 1500 acres, lying in Baltimore Co., under date of May 10, 1685, named "Nova Scotia." (Maryland State Records, AnnapoHs.) Thomas Sterling bought of Richard Bennit 500 acres of land, at an unknown date, being the central portion of a tract of 1250 acres in Calvert Co., called " Lower Bennit," which was granted to Richard Bennett of Naucemun River, in the Colony of Vir ginia, by CecU, Lord Baltimore. (Archives of Md., Vol. 20.) He was paid " Seauen hundred Sixty Eight pds. of Tob " (tobacco) in Sept., 1681, by order of the General Assembly. (Ibid., Vol. 7.) Thomas Starhng was appointed by the Gen eral Assembly In Nov., 1683, one of three men to determine and lay out points on the Chesapeake Bay where vessels trading with the colony could land and where aU foreign merchandizing must be done. (Ibid., Vol. 7.) Thomas Sterling was one of the Justices for Calvert County, appointed May 30, 1685. (Ibid., Vol. 17.) Thomas Stirling was an executor of the will of James Hume of Calvert Co., which was proved Apr. 23, 1677. He was over seer of the will of Robert Heighe of Calvert Qo., probated Dec. 1, 1681. (Md. Calendar of Wills, VoL I.) Thomas seems to have married first, a widow Brasseur, living probably in the neighborhood of " Lower Bennit." This supposi tion Is based upon the fact that Martha Brasseur, sister and heir of Benjamin Brasseur of Calvert Co., whose estate (nuncupa tive) was settled Mar. 3, 1675, being an infant under 17 years, administration of the estate was granted to her stepfather, Thomas Sterling, during her minority. (Ibid.) The Brasseurs lived near " The Cliffs," where was also located " Lower Bennit." Thomas probably married a second time. Christian Dalrymple. He died between Jan. 24, 1684, the date of his will, and June 27, 1685, when It was probated. To his wife. Christian, executrix, he gave a life Interest in the home plantation and part of " Upper Bennett," to his " son Thomas and his heirs," said land at the death of his mother and 500 acres, " Major's Choice," 550 acres, " StIrHng's Chance," and 216 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 40 acres (unnamed, probably " Sterling's Chance ") at 16 years of age. To his daughter, Eliza, 1000 acres in Baltimore Co., a part of " Nova Scotia." To his brother Derumple and his heirs, 500 acres, residue of Nova Scotia, at 16 years of age. To the heirs of James Buchanan or of James Bowell of Scot land, Thomas bequeathed his estate in the event of the death of his children without issue. The overseers of the will were Henry Kent, William Dalrymple, John Scott, and James Heigh. (Md. Calendar of Wills.) Thomas Sterling, Jr., born after 1668, probably by his fath er's first marriage. He, with Jean Dalrumple, was heir to John Scott of Calvert Co., wiU dated May 30, 1699, proved Mar. 4, 1700; personal property to wife, Christian (pos sibly widow of Thomas Sterling, Sr., with no issue by second marriage with Scott). (Md. Calendar of WiUs, Vol. II.) Thomas, Jr., was an heir in the will of John Bennitt of Cal vert Co., dated Apr. 6, 1700, proved June 9, 1700, to land at the head of " Maj or's Choice " ; he, with Richard Chew and Richard Clegg, being a witness. (Ibid.) The name of Rich ard Starlings appears in The Maryland Calendar of Wills as overseer of the will of William Kent of Talbot Co., Jan. 22, 1680 and Richard Starlings, Jr., grandson of Anthony Kingsland of Calvert Co., was a legatee in his grandfather's will, made Nov. 17, 1684. Elsewhere this name is speUed Stalings and Stallings and it is probable that there was no relationship with the Sterling family. (Ibid.) PETER STERLING. He received a patent to 100 acres of land, lying in Baltimore Co., called " Triangle," Mar. 10, 1670, he being designated as of Baltimore Co. No further record is found of him. (Md. Calendar of WiUs.) JOHN STERLING of Somerset Co., Maryland. Possibly identical with the John Sterling, son of Thomas and Sarah Sterling of Harvard Stock, Essex, England, bapt. May 16, 1641, and consequently, if such be the case, perhaps brother of Thomas Sterling of Calvert Co., Md., above. John Sterhng settled at Annemessex, on the " Eastern Shore " of the Chesapeake Bay as early as 1667. (See page 964.) INDEX OF EMIGRATIONS TO AMERICA 217 HENRY STERLING. " Probably the first settlement made by a white person in the territory now embraced by the County of Orangeburg (So. Carolina), was made on what is now known as Lyon's Creek, in 1704, by Henry Sterling, who is supposed to have been an Indian trader. Prior to 1735 but few white inhabitants had settled in this section and these were mostly English, Scotch and Irish." (LHst. of Orangeburg Co., Salley, 1898, p. 18.) " The first white inhabitant who settled in this section of coun try was named Henry Sterhng; his occupation, it is supposed, was that of a trader. He located himself on Lyon's Creek in the year 1704 and obtained a grant to a tract of land at present in the possession of Colonel Russell P. Mc Cord." (Hist, of German Settlements and the Lutheran Church in No. and So. Carolina, Bemheim, p. 99.) " A trader, Henry Sterhng had located himself and obtained a grant on Lyon's Creek in 1704." Settled after 1735 by Ger mans and Swiss. (Hist, of the Presbyterian Church in So. Caro lina, Vol. I, p. 216.) See also " History of South Carolina under the Royal Government," M'Crady, 1899, p. 128. JAMES STERLING. A member of the Keir house of Stir ling, Scotland, in what way is not clearly determined. He was a ship master, arriving in Boston, Mass., Sept. 20, 1716. (See page 75.) THE REV. ANDREW STERLING. A native of Ireland. ^ He was a member of a settlement of Scotch-Irish in Upper Octorara, ' Emiqhations op the Scotch-Ibish. After the beginning of the 18th century a great majority of those of Sterling name who came to the shores of America and made settlements in the various colonies were from the North of Ireland, members of that sturdy, progressive, independent race the Scotch-Irish. The first emigrations of this race to America began about 1710. Between the years 1729 and 1760 there was an annual arrival of 12,000, mostly from the Province of Ulster, a large percentage of whom settled in Pennsylvania, west of Conestoga Creek, in Lancaster county. Boston, Charlestown and New Castle, Delaware, were the three ports of entry open to the Scotch-Irish, the bulk of them arriving at the latter point, from which they pushed on into Pennsylvania, which state received a large proportion of this class. Among the places settled was Portland, Maine, where a colony established itself prior to 1730. In 1735, twenty-seven famihes settled at Warren, Maine and iu 1753 sixty adults and many children from Scotland settled at Warren. One of the earliest settlements of the Scotch-Irish in America was at Octorara, in 218 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Chester Co., Penn., in 1720. (The Scotch-Irish, Chas. A. Hanna, p. 394, Vol. 1, 1902.) He was a resident of Sadsbury, Chester Co., Penn., from 1753 to the time of his death in 1765. His name is on the tax-Hst for that township for the years 1753, 1754, 1756, 1757, 1758, 1760, 1762, 1763, 1764, his tax varying from 2 shillings, 6 pence to 17 shillings. He was not a landowner. He was a witness to the wills of WilHam MitcheH of Sadsbury, Oct. 2, 1758, IsabeUa MitcheU of Sadsbury, Oct. 30, 1758, Janet WiUson, widow of Joseph, Feb. 25, 1759, and WilHam Boyd of Sadsbury, Jan. 13, 1762. He was appointed executor of the wiU of Thomas WiUson of West Fallowfield, Jan. 28, 1764, but him self died before the testator. He, then of West Marlborough, died intestate and letters of administration were granted to Thomas Kerr, Sept. 7, 1766. (Records of Chester Co.; Penn. Archives, Harrisburg Capitol.) Two biographical accounts of Andrew are given us, one found In " Webster's History of the Presbyterian Church in America," Rev. Richard Webster, Phila., 1837, and the second in the " His tory of the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church," J. Smith Futhey, 1870. From the latter we quote : The Doe Run Presbyterian Church was formed as the result of a schism. " They had supplies from the New Side Presbytery of New Castle until about the year 1747, when the Rev. Andrew Sterhng became their pastor, in connection with the Second Congregation Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, about 1710 and at Brandywine Manor, Chester county, same state, about the same date. These settlements continued to flourish for 40 years when they declined by the removal of their inhabitants to other sections of the State and to the South. A few of these Scotch-Irish came through New York from Londonderry, New Hampshire, and comprised the " Irish Settlement" in Allen township, Northampton county, Pennsylvania. This settlement grew slowly and after 1750 most of the descend ants passed on towards the Susquehanna and down the Cumberland Rivers. In 1720 a colony was formed at Neshaminy, in Bucks county. From 1760 to 1770 settlements sprung up in various places throughout Western Pennsylvania. Soon after 1767 emigrants settled on the Youghiogheny, the Mononga hela and its tributaries and in 1770 and 1771 Washington county was colonized. Soon after the wave of population extended to the Ohio River. From this time forward Western Pennsylvania was characteristically Scotch-Irish. This flood of emigration bent southward, forming settlements in the western part of Maryland. A great number of Scotch-Irish settled in the Colony of North Carohna about 1736 and thereafter. About 1783, at the close of the American Revolution, this race began to settle in Nova Scotia, Canada. (Highlanders in America, J. P. MacLean, Cleveland, 1900.) INDEX OF EMIGRATIONS TO AMERICA 219 of Octorara. Mr. Sterhng was the pastor of these churches until the year 1765, a period of about eighteen years. As a preacher he is said to have possessed much power, but was of an impetu ous disposition and very much disposed to have his own way and In the later years of his ministry he was frequently involved in difficulties with the Session and the people of his congregation. . . . At length he was arraigned before the Presbytery on account of some occurrences not necessary to be detailed here and on the 24th of April, 1765, was deposed from the office of the ministry. He resided within the bounds of the congregation of Doe Run and died in West jNIarlborough township in August, 1765, about four months after his deposition. He was married but left no descend ants. I can give no account of his relations, except that a brother James Sterhng was concerned in the settlement of his estate. He was a native of Ireland." JAMES STERLING. Probably brother of the Rev. Andrew, above. His name first appears in a survey for 250 acres, April 11, 1738, In Bucks County, Penn., and again July 22, 1743, for 60 acres in the same county. He was taxed in Ridley rate, Chester Co., up to 1780. (Penn. Archives, 3d Series, Vol. XXI, p. 116, and pp. 162-3, VoL XXIV.) There are a number of other sur veys credited to a James Starhng, In Cumberland, Chester and York counties, between 1768 and 1780, but they Hkely refer to Maj. James Sterhng of BurHngton, N. J., q. v. (Ibid., Vol. XXI, 3d Series, Vols. XI, XII.) James Sterling, a young man, possibly son of the above, had a horse tax of 20 shillings in Strabaun township, York county, 1779, and paid a poU tax of 10 shUlings the suc ceeding year. (Ibid., 3d Series, Vol. XXI, pp. 116-249.) The same James, it is inferred was the James Sterhng who, in 1783, had to his credit 6 acres of land, a horse and two cattle in SprlnghiU township, Westmoreland Co., Penn. (Ibid., VoL XXn, p. 427) and who, in 1785, was taxed 3 shilhngs, 11 pence, in the newly erected county of Fayette, Penn., in SpringhiU township. Fayette county was estab lished by an act of the General Assembly, Sept. 26, 1783, being taken from Westmoreland Co., and comprising that portion of Fayette as it now stands, west of the Youghiou- gheny river. James Sterhng appears to have been in what is now Monogaha Co., West Va., then a part of Westmore- THE STERLING GENEALOGY land Co., Penn., at an earHer date as he, together with John Dent, James WeUs, George Weaver, Josiah Haskins, Thomas Cunningham, Benjamin Wilson, David Rankin and John Ramsey made improvements on settlement rights on Scott's Run (now Dent's Run) and on Scott's MiU Run In 1775-6. (Hist. Monogaha Co., W. Va., Sam'l. Wiley.) The records at Morgantown, Fairmont, Clarksburg, Weston, and Har- risvIUe, W. Va., and Fayette Co., Penn., have been searched for further reference to James without avail. James Hunter, a merchant of Philadelphia, before and after the Revolutionary War, writing on business in 1784 to James Sterling, then of Londonderry, Chester Co., Penn., says, — "Your friend, James Sterling, of BurHngton (N. J.) desires love to you and your family." (Letter in possession of his great- grandson James Hunter Ewing.) ALEXANDER STERLING. Name found on the tax-list for West Nautmel, Chester Co., Penn., for 15 shillings in the year 1757. No further mention is found. JANE STERLING, born Sept. 29, 1708 ; died Mar. 19, 1765. Tombstone record in burying-ground at Brandywine Manor, Penn. (Copy by Gilbert Cope, historian of Chester Co., genealogist.) This inscription reads : " In memory of Jane Sterling who was born September 29th, 1708 and died March 19th 1765 aged 56 years and 6 months." No other Sterlings have stones in this ground. JANE STERLING, of Coleraine, County Antrim, North of Ireland. At Ulster Province Meeting (Quaker), Sth month, 2nd day, 1698, Francis Wilkinson was appointed to inquire into the " clearness " of John Hunter of Ballymoney, County Antrim, who desires to marry Jane Sterling of Coleraine. (Immigration of the Irish Quakers into Penn., 1682-1750, A. C. Myers, 1901.) John Hunter and Jane Sterling were married 5th month, 12th day, 1698, at the house of Sarah Melvin, in Coleraine. (Ibid.) They came to America and settled in Chester Co., Penn., probably near Sadsbury. (Hist, of Chester Co., pp. 763-4.) INDEX OF EMIGRATIONS TO AMERICA 221 JOHN STERLING. John Sterhng and John Hunter. From our men's meeting, held in BaUinacree, County Antrim, North of Ireland, the 6th of the 3d month, 1738, letters to friends in " Pro : Pennsylvania or elsewhere." John Hunter may have been identical with the John Hunter, above, who married Jane Sterling in 1698, in Coleraine. They are said to have settled in Chester Co., Penn. (Immigrations of the Irish Quakers into Penn., p. 299.) WILLIAM STIRLING, HUGH STIRLING. Brothers, sons of Sir Mungo Stirling, of Glorat, Scotland, 2nd Bart. They were among the earliest settlers of the Colony of Georgia, 1733. (See page 108.) THE REV. JAMES STERLING. He saUed from England, for Maryland, Sept. 16, 1737. He was one of a number of minis ters of the Church of England who received a bounty of £20 to pay their passage. (List of Emigrant Ministers to America, 1690— 1811; London 1904.) He was a minister at Potowmack, Mary land, In 1760, receiving a salary of £60 per year. (Maryland Archives, Vol. 9.) He was a Collector of Customs at Chester, Maryland, before 1767. (Ibid., Vol. 14.) JOSEPH STARLING, of Windham and Bristol, Maine. He was presumably a native of the North of Ireland, bom about 1720, who was in Maine earlier than 1746. (See page 1033.) WILLIAM STARLING, son of Roderick Starling or Ster ling and a grand-nephew of Sir Samuel Sterhng, Lord Mayor of London, England, in 1670. Settled in King WiUiam county, Virginia, about 1750. (See page 1054.) HUGH STERLING, probably of Scotch parentage or of im mediate Scotch descent, from the North of Ireland. Was in the Province of New Hampshire, New England, as early as 1753. (See page 1102.) THOMAS STERLING, of Bethlehem, then in the county of Hunterdon, in New Jersey, died intestate in 1749, evidently with out surviving issue. He married a daughter of John Boyce as is attested by the following document: 222 THE STERLING GENEALOGY " Theophilus Severns In trust these Sir these are to In form you that my Son In Law thomas Starling and his wife are both Deseast and it is my Desir to gather with the Rest of our Relations that my son William buis Should Admin ister on the Estate there being no will from your humble Sarvant JOHANNYS BuiS august ye 21 - 1749 " (State Records, Capitol, Trenton, N. J., WiU Book 6, p. 280.) Johannes (Johan) Boos (Boyce), then aged 22, came to Penn., from Rotterdam, in the ship " Glasgow," master, Walter Sterling, quahfied, Sept. 9, 1738. (Penn. Archives, 2d Series, VoL 17, p. 151.) This Walter Sterling may have been Walter Stirling, later Sir Walter Stirhng, Admiral, R.N., of Faskine, Scotland (q.v.), William Boyce, the above, was appointed administrator of Thomas Sterling's estate by Jonathan Belcher, Governor of the Province of New Jersey, Aug. 22, 1749. William and John Boyce of Amwell, county of Hunterdon, yeoman, became bound in the sum of £500 to administer the es tate, which act was brought into court at Trenton, Apr. 9, 1750, together with an inventory of the estate, amounting to something over £100. (Trenton Records.) Andrew Sterhng or Starhng, then of Amwell, married Dec. 18, 1773, Hannah, daughter of Francis Boyce of AmweU. An drew was a native of England and settled in Fayette Co., Penn. (q. V.) MAJ. JAMES STERLING, bom In Coleraine, North of Ire land, Jan. 6, 1742, came to America about 1754 with his uncle, James Hunter, a merchant of Philadelphia. He was accompanied or followed by his parents, as they died in America. He had two sisters who married and Hved in America. He was of BurHngton, N. J. (See page 1104.) DR. HENRY STERLING, born near Londonderry, North of Ireland, in 1726, came to America in 1756 and settled in Provi dence, R. I. (See page 1049.) WILLIAM STERLING, bom in the North of Ireland in 1744 ; was accompanied to America by a brother, name unknown. He INDEX OF EMIGRATIONS TO AMERICA settled In Nova Scotia, first at Pictou, later at Newport. (See page 1150.) JOHN STERLING. Parentage and ancestry unknown; in Woodbury, N. J., prior to 1761, in which year a son was born to him there. (See page 1053.) JOSEPH STERLING, a native of County Derry, North of Ireland, bom in 1741. Came to America about 1762, settling first in Chester Co., Penn., eventually in Westmoreland Co., Penn., where he resided untU death. (See page 1056.) JAMES STIRLING of Detroit was, undoubtedly, of Scotch birth. He was the agent of a trading company at Ft. Detroit as early as 1762. This company was owned by Walter Ruther ford and other gentlemen of New York. In letters to his em ployers under dates of Oct. 25, 1762, Aug. 7, 1763, and Sept. 8, 1763, he relates experiences of a wonderfully dark day in the autumn of 1762 and of a battle with the Indians In the waters near his trading post during the siege by Pontiac. (Family Records and Events, Livingston Rutherford, N. Y., 1894.) He was assistant engineer under the British Commandant, Hamilton, at Detroit during the early days of the Revolution and made surveys there in 1776 and 1777. (Third Report of the Bureau of Archives for the Province of Ontario ; Toronto, 1906, pp. 118, 129.) The "History of the Conspiracy of Pontiac" by the historian, Francis Parkman, mentions " Sterling, the Eng lish fur-trader " (Vol. I, p. 224), but he does not appear to have taken a conspicuous part in the siege of Ft. Detroit. James Stirling was made the hero of a novel, — " The Heroine of the Strait, a romance of Detroit In the Time of Pontiac," written by Mary Catherine Crowley, published by Little, Brown & Co., Bos ton, Mass., 1902. The preface to this work reads: Nearly three quarters of a century ago, a time-faded diary, written in the French language and the neat chirography of the early missionaries, was found in the garret of the old St. Aubin house of Detroit, where it had lain unvalued for fifty years. The manuscript proved to be the story of the Siege of Detroit by the Indians under the Ottawa chief, Pontiac, told from day to day, with a close regard to detail. 224 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Antiquarians suppose it to be from the pen of either the Jesuit, Father Potier of the Huron Mission or the RecoUet, Monsieur Bocquet, cure of the Church of Ste. Anne. The careful record became the basis of Francis Parkman's brilliant " History of the Conspiracy of Pontiac." Now, fifty years after the publication of that great work, the writer of the present unpretending novel has sought in the old diary a background for this narrative of love, adventure and war, into which are woven several historical incidents that have come to light since Parkman's day. The author wishes it understood that, although she has read the latter Historian with attention and has occasionally quoted him, other quotations which might be considered as from Parkman, are cited by her from the original manuscript. The translation followed is the one preserved in the collection of the Michigan Pioneer Collection. Among other authorities consulted may be mentioned Schoolcraft's version of the Pontiac Manuscript ; the short diary of the siege thought to have been written by the secretary of the British Commandant; General Bradstreet's Report ; the correspondence of General Am herst, Sir WilHam Johnson, Major Gladwin, Captain CampbeU and others ; Farmer's " History of Detroit," Ross and Catlin's "Landmarks of Detroit"; Mrs. Carrie Watson Hamlin's book of legends and the register of Ste. Anne's Church. To the re searches of Mr. Clarence M. Burton and Mr. Richard R. EUiot, the work is especially indebted ; also to the latter's pubHcation of the Account Books of the Huron Mission and to the traditions of the old French-Canadian famiHes. Angelique CuiUevier (the heroine) was a veritable character, as was also James Sterhng, who stands forth from the pages of the Missionary's diary a strong and heroic personahty. Other personages who once lived figure in the pages of the romance, but in all cases the reality has served -- a foundation for the creative work of the author's imagination. as According to this romance, James married the French-Cana dian giri Angelique CuiUevier and had by her several children. Those named being: Jacques, Angehque and Pierre. A " widow Sterhng " was granted, July 12, 1793, Lot No. 1, South Side, at the entrance of the Thames river, above Detroit, by the Land Board of Essex and Kent counties. (Archives, Prov ince of Ontario, 1906, p. 236.) She may have been the widow of James of Detroit. INDEX OF EMIGRATIONS TO AMERICA 225 WILLIAM STERLING, may have been the father of Maj. James Sterling of BurHngton, N.J. His name first appears in an apphcation for land on a branch of Brush Creek, rising be tween Rays hill and Sedling hill in what is now Adams Co., Penn., adjoining the land of Archibald Sterling, dated Aug. 27, 1766. He was a witness to a deed of land from Archibald Sterling to James Hunter, uncle of Maj . James Sterling of Burlington, dated Apr. 6, 1767, said land Heing in East Coin Township, Chester Co., Penn. (Penn. Archives, Patent Book, A A No. 8, pp. 198-99, No. 1009.) William Sterling secured 406 acres of land in what was then Cumberland Co., Apr. 27, 1768. (Penn. Archives, Harris- burgh, Vol. XXIV, p. 761.) WilHam's name is found on pp. 573- 750, VoL XV, p. 260, Vol. XXII, p. 622, VoL XXV, p. 13, Vol. XXVI, and on p. 511, Vol. XXVI, Penn. Archives, Land Records. William Sterling sold a tract of land called " Mannlngton " in Bedford Co., Aug. 9, 1774, to John Munser, who in turn sold it to Richard Wistar of Philadelphia. (Patent Book A A.) James Hunter entered a caveat against Robert Cluggage, Samuel Ken nedy and Henry Mills in behalf of William Sterling and Thomas Askey, alleging that the latter had a prior right to land on Shade Creek, now in Bedford Co., dated Sept. 13, 1784. (Ibid.) James Hunter Sterling, eldest son of Maj. James Sterling of Burlington purchased land, called " Sterling's Addition " in Shirley town ship, Huntington Co., Penn., near land belonging to William Sterling and Thomas Askey, Mar. 19, 1787. (Ibid.) Wilham Sterling's name is on tax-list for Cumberland town ship, now in Adams Co., 1768 ; had a list of merchandise there in 1767. (Tax-Hst of York Co., not in Penn. Archives.) He was apparently hving in West Pemabro township, Cumberland Co. in 1781 as his name is on the tax-list for that year. (Penn. Ar chives, 3d Series, Vol. XX, p. 511.) ARCHIBALD STERLING, presumably brother of WiUiam Sterling, above, or a near relative. He was living in East Coin, Chester Co., Penn., in 1765, when he is credited with 100 acres of land, two horses, three cattle, sheep and a servant. He had 226 THE STERLING GENEALOGY but 50 acres, two horses and four cattle In the succeeding year and In 1767 he Is termed a laborer and is credited with 50 acres and one horse. (Penn. Archives, 3d Series, Vol. II.) Archibald Sterhng made an application for 300 acres of land on a branch of Brush Creek, rising between Rays hill and Sedling hill in Cumberland Co. (now in Adams Co.) called " Sterling's Stoney Butler " or " Baiter," adjoining land of William Sterling, above, Aug. 27, 1766. He secured here, for £20, 6 shillings, 405 acres. (Patent Book, A A No. 8, pp. 198-99, No. 1009.) Maj. James Sterling of Burlington, N. J., his uncle, James Hunter of Philadelphia, and his kinsman, William Kennedy, all secured land in Cumberland Co., Penn., about this time. (Ibid.) Archibald sold to James Hunter the above land for ^150 Apr. 6, 1767. (Ibid.) Sept. 5, 1766, AVilHam Logan sold to a Mar garet Sterling land in Cumberland Co. (Penn. Archives, Vol. H, p. ISO.) No further reference to Archibald Sterling has been found among the records of Penn. ANDREW STERLING, ROGER STERLING, ROBERT STERLING. These three brothers, accompanied, so says tradi tion, by a fourth, named John, who was lost at sea, came to Amer ica as early as 1767. They were the sons of Robert Sterling or Starling, grandson of William, of Bedfordshire, England, Wil liam being a brother of Sir Samuel Sterling, Lord Mayor of Lon don In 1670. Robert was closely related to Roderick Starling, whose son WiUiam, settled in Virginia about 1750 (q. v.) Of these three brothers, Andrew settled in Fayette Co., Penn., dying in 1824, aged 119 years, Robert settled in what is now West Vir ginia and Robert, who may have lived in Berks Co., Penn. died unmarried in Fayette Co., Penn., In 1812. (See page 1188.) JOHN STERLING, MARK STERLING, SAMUEL STER LING. Three brothers, of Scotch parentage, who came to Amer ica shortly before the Revolution. Mark and Samuel, according to tradition, were soldiers In the Continental Army and were both killed in battle. John is found first in Chester Co., Penn., removing from thence to Northampton and eventually to Crawford Co., Penn. (See page 1197.) INDEX OF EMIGRATIONS TO AMERICA 227 HUGH STERLING. Whether an emigrant or not has not been established. The only mention thus far found of him locates him as an Inhabitant of that part of Westmoreland Co., Penn., which was In 1781 set off as Washington Co. (Penn. Archives.) and that he was a deputy-sheriff under George McCormick, being sworn in at the first court of Yohogania Co., Virginia's " lost county," held at Fort Dunmore (Pitt), Dec. 23, 1776. (Hist, of Fayette Co., Franklin Ellis.) The records of Fayette Co., Penn., and of Monongalia, Marion, Harrison, Lewis and Ritchie Cos., West Va., have been searched without revealing further mention of his name. MARGARET (STIRLING) FORBES, only child and heiress of George Stirling, Esq., of Herbertshire, Scotland, born in 1754, who married in Edinburgh, Apr. 17, 1774, Dr. David Forbes and emigrated to Prince WilHam county, Virginia. (See page 1201.) JAMES STIRLING, a native of " the Parish of StirHng," Scotland, settled in the city of Baltimore, Md., about July, 1776 ; was a soldier of the Revolution. (See page 1220.) ALEXANDER STIRLING, a native of Scotland, who emi grated to America about 1780 and settled in Point Coupee parish, Louisiana, eventually locating in West Feliciana Parish, same state. (See page 1224.) 5^illiam g)terling of ilunsar's ^arisf) liJottl^ampton County, Bitginia WILLIAM STERLING was born, probably in the vicin ity of London, England, about 1617. He sailed from Gravesend, the Port of London, July 27, 1635, for Vir ginia and probably reached his destination late in the Autumn. The shipping Hst containing his name is thus prefaced: " Thels vnder-written names are to be transported to Virginia, imbarqued in the Primrose, Capten Douglass, Mr., Certificate vnder y® Ministers hand of Gravesend, being examined by him touching their conformltie to the Church Discipline of England. The men have taken the oaths of AUegeance & Supremacie." (Original Hsts of Persons of Quality, Emigrants, etc., John C. Hotten, London, 1874.) William gave his age at the time of sailing as 18. July 28, 1687, in a deposition, he gave his age as " Sixty one years or there abouts," which would have made the year of his birth, 1626 ; in a deposition, dated Mar. 29, 1689, his age Is given as " sixty four years or thereabouts," which if true would have made the year of his birth, 1625 and in another deposition made July 29, 1690, he gave his age as " 66 yeares or thereabouts," which would have made the year of his birth 1624. It is probable that he did not know his exact age. Like the majority of his time, he could not write. Without guardianship, he would not have been permitted to sail when younger than eighteen and it is possible that he pur posely misstated his age when he sailed, but it is not Hkely that he could have been younger than 16 at that time. William's transportation was paid by a man named William The Hamlet of Eastville, County-seat of Northampton, Co., Va. WILLIAM STERLING OF HUNGAR'S PARISH 229 Roper, as on Aug. 1, 1637, Roper secured 100 acres of land from the Colony for so doing. This is the earhest record of Wilham in America and the oldest of any of the name of Sterhng in this country. This is found in the first volume of Northampton county, Virginia records, which began In 1632 and are among the earliest and best preserved of any in the country. This record follows : " At a monthly Courte held at Accomack the first day of August the anno Dmi. 1637, Present, Cap*. John Howe, Comander &c, Mr. Nathaniel Littleton, Mr. Am. Amdrews, Mr. Wm. Bur dett, Capt. Wm. Roper, Capt. Wm. Stone." " Whereas Leifteunte Willm Roper doth make y* appear unto this Courte that there is one hundred Acres of land due unto him, Itt is there upon ordered that the S'^ land bee granted and Con firmed unto y* s*^ Left Roper beinge due for the transportation of his wife and one servante, viz*, WiU" Sterlinge." (P. 77.) Another man, Jonathan Gills was given 50 acres of land for transporting William Sterling, Aug. 3, 1640. At the same time Gills received land for having paid for the transportation of his wife, Frances, PhiHp Watkins, William Smart, Timothy , Thomas Wignall and Roger Barroe. (VoL 2, p. 15.) Thomas Wright received 250 acres of land from the Colonial Government for the transportation of William Starling and others, dated Dec. 16, 1647. (Vol. 47, N. E. Hist. Gene. Reg.) It would appear that it was a pretty expensive job transport ing colonists, unable to pay their passage to America and one might be led to think that William Sterling arrived in sections. It may be stated, however, that " head-rights," as claims for the transportation of intending colonists were called, were transfer able and had a value corresponding to a bond and were bought and sold as such until the full amount of land allotted to each had been granted. WiUiam Sterling was a cooper and planter. In the former oc cupation he made the casks or hogsheads in which tobacco was stored and shipped and as a planter, he raised tobacco, that being the only crop of that day, save such as were raised for home con sumption. Tobacco was the money of the Colony, it being given 230 THE STERLING GENEALOGY and received for most debts and charges. Its customary value was supposed to represent one penny per pound. In a hst representing " A true account of Such Psons as have been baptized married & buried in Huncrar's parish, from y® 25th of March Ano 1660, unto y^ 25th of March 1661," is given the marriage of William Sterling to Margaret Edwards, Sept. 20, 1660. (Vol. 7, p. 92.) WilHam might have been a widower at this time as he was at least 35 in 1660 and more likely 40 years of age. WiUiam married again before July, 1687 to Elizabeth Clarke, the daughter of George Clarke. According to a deposi tion made July 28, 1687, when she gave her age as " 27 or there abouts " and another, given May 29, 1689, wherein her age is given as " 29 years or thereabouts," she was born in 1660, being, therefore some 40 jj^ears his junior. " Upon the potition of Wm. Sterlinge Ag*. (against) John Wescott as marring Elizabeth the dau" of George Clarke deed*. Itt is the Judgm* of the Court and accordingly ordered that the Said Wescott send an Accompt to the next Court of the said Clarks estate and then finde sufficient surety for the paym* of what shall appear legally due to the said Clarkes children of the said Fathers estate is due till then the former security for the said Clarkes admicion to stand obliged And the said Wescott to gibe bond with other surety at the next Court accordingly." June 28, 1690. (Page 56, VoL 13.) Northampton county, wherein William settled and where he lived for over 60 years was one of the eight original shires Into which Virginia was divided in 1634. It was originally called Accawmacke, but in 1642-3 its name was changed to Northampton and in 1672 its limits were reduced by the formation of a new county, the present county of Accomac. Hungar's parish originally included the entire Eastern Shore peninsula of Virginia excepting the territory of Accomac and was not divided until after WilHam's death. The records of this par ish are in the possession of the rector of Christ's church at East ville, Va. William acquired an estate of several hundred acres of land, a portion of it being in Northampton county and some three WILLIAM STERLING OF HUNGAR'S PARISH 231 hundred acres lying In Accomac county, on the east side of the Pocomoke river, near the Maryland border and but a Httle ways from that inlet of Chesapeake bay, called Pocomoke Sound. He had considerable litigation of one sort or another, not all of it of a favorable character. The Court Records of Northamp ton county contain many references to him: Nov. 28, 1666. "The difference depending betweene WiU Starlinge p** & John Dikes de** Is refered to the next court." (P. 30, Vol. II.) What the difference was does not appear in the next court's proceedings. " Sth of Januarie " 1669. " Itt is ordered that Major Will Andrewey, High sheriff shall make paymt. unto WIU Starling for 4 Months seruice of a Ma^d ser uant In Cape of Nihil dicit att the next Court of John Dikes." May 3, 1669. " Judgement is this day acknowledged by Cap* Jo. Custis on behalf of Tho. Botts for the sume of four hundred and fifteen pounds of Tobacco with casks forthwith to bee paid to W"- Storhnge as attorney of M". John Hopkins with court charges." " Whereas W". Starlings was cherdston to this Court by Hen rick Lambertson mott and hee not fyling his poicion according to Law Non Suito is granted ag*. the said Henrick Lambertson Mott upon the poticon of the said W™. Sterlinge to that purpose." Apr. 21, 1670. " Itt is ordered by the Court that Arthur Upshott, Rich*^ patrick & Wm. Sterlinge, three of the Grand jury for the year past bee sumond by the Sheriff to the next Court to answer for their contempt of Non appearance att this Court to give in their p°tion." (P. 85, Vol. 9.) " Whereas W". Sterlings was sumoned to y® Court to answer his contempt of Not appearinge to give in his p^sentemt being one of the Grand Jury for the s*^ year past, who alledging & to some of this court's Knoledge hee being upon the Bay att the tyme of the Court Itt is therefore ordered by the Court that the Said Wil Ham Sterling bee discharged from the said p'^sentemt." (P. 87, Ibid.) William was drawn as a grand juror Feb. 28, 1670, for the year ensuing. Feb. 28, 1670, WiUiam obtained a judgment of " Two Thousand six hundred sixty and foure pounds of Tob. & 232 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Casks'" against John Roode as agent of the estate of Henry Wallcott. (P. 100, Ibid.) Mar. 28, 1673, he secured a judgment against Thomas Botts, as agent of John Hopkins, for 415 pounds of tobacco and casks. (P. 176, Ibid.) Jan. 28, 1673-4. "The difference depending between Wm. Sterhngs pi*. & Dan' ffoxcroft def*. att the request of a**y. Wm. Whittington as security and on y^ behalfe of the said ffoxcroft is referred to the next Court, the said Whittington stIU standing obliged for the appearance of the said ffoxcroft then." (P. 242, Ibid.) Apr. 28, 1674. " Jno. Tankhard att f" Wm Sterlings. Charies Holden att f" Wm Whittington. The difference depundinge between WiUiam Sterlinge p" & Wm Whittington d" is by consent of the said parties refered to ye next Court." (P. 253.) At the next court judgment was " Granted ag* Wm. Whittington to Wm. SterHnge for the sume of Twenty Pounds Sterlinge currant money of England itt appearing and by Bond forthwith to bee p"^, with costs of suit." (P. 259.) July 2, 1674. " Mr. Tankard att f" Wm. Sterlinge." The judgment against Whittington being unpaid, it was or dered by the court that the sheriff levy an attachment against Whittlngton's property for the sum of 800 pounds of tobacco and casks. (P. 268.) Apr. 29, 1672. " Upon a Non Est Jucutas a**ach. is this day granted to Wm. Sterlinge ag* ye estate of John Juncke as attorney of Wm. Crabb for ye sum of ffouerteene Thousand and one hundred Ninety & two pounds of Tobacco and casks, y® S*^ Sterlinge putting in Secur ity accordinge to Law in Such cases made and probided." (P. 126, VoL II.) Jan. 29, 1689. " This day Wm. SterHnge brought Agnes Somers to the Court to Know their further pleasure concerning her. Itt is therefore ordered by the Court shee still continue with Said SterHnge and hee bee allowed as formerly for the time hee shaU keepe her until the Court shall otherwise dispose of her." (P. 14, Vol. 13.) No WILLIAM STERLING OF HUNGAR'S PARISH 233 further mention Is found of Agnes Somers. May 28, 1690, Wil liam Sterlinge was bound over to the Court upon the complaint of Mr. John Barons and released on the next day. (P. 34. Ibid.) Dec. 8, 1690, William entered a complaint against the estate of Charles Holden. William seems to have been in the right in about all his suits until we find, on Jan. 28, 1691, a Httle moral obliquity, which was generously pardoned by the court. " Upon the Comp*. of Cott. Jn°- Custis Ag* Wm. Sterlinge Cooper for Undo-barlnge an Empty Tobacco tub disposed by him to Robert Browne, w"^** manifestly disapearinge by sufficient ebidence, which tub was rowi- bed by the said Cott. Custis full of Tobacco from the Said Browne and forasmuch as it being the said Sterlings first default of the Law probided against such Injurious abuses. The said Cott. Custis, out of his clemency being wllhnge to pass the same by, he is therefore acquitted from ye fine Imposed by Act In such cases, hee payinge Court Charges." (P. 148, Ibid.) That William was a slaveholder, as was of course common at that date, appears by the following entry under date of Mar. 28, 1692: " This day Wm. Sterlinge brought his colr^ boy to the Court Named John Wyrd to habe their Judgement of his age, whom they judged to be fourteene years of age." (P. 160, Ibid.) Upon other dates William secured judgments for 10,000 pounds of tobacco and casks against Capt. Nathaniel Walker, as " Bayle for Peter Maples," for 473 pounds of Tobacco, with casks, against John Robins as trustee of the estate of John Cus tis, and for 520 pounds of tobacco and casks against John Barons. From the above court records we may assume that WiUiam was a pretty good business man and a good collector and from the condition of his estate at the time of his death, it may be judged that he was frugal and amassed a very comfortable fortune for his day and generation. He seems to have been temperate in his habits, at least he secured but three quarts of wine out of " Two pipes & a half & containing upards about Two hundred & Ninety GaUons," in 1687. In 1688, William and his wife Elizabeth had a quarrel with 234 THE STERLING GENEALOGY " Edward Carter, Negro slabe to Thos Pigot." It was claimed by the negro that he was first attacked by Elizabeth, but it was satisfactorily proven to the Court that the black " had insolently abused her, strikelnge her seberall blowes and tore her hood to peises of her head " and the Court's sentence^ was that the de fendant get " Thirty lashes on his bare back, well laid on ac cordinge to act." (P. 300, VoL 12.) The 27th day of November, 1693, WilHam gave the follow ing deed to his wife: " To all Christian People to whom these p"esents shall come, Know y^^ that I William Sterlinge of y^ County of Northamp ton in Virglni^ for the lobe & affection I habe and beare to my well belobed wife Elizabeth Sterlinge make ober unto her The Two Hundred and Sixty Acres of land which I now Libe upon after my decease to her & her dispossinge one hundred and sixty acres bought of John Smith and the other hundred bought of Mr. Wil liam Willings S" and also one good feather bed and bolster. Two feather pillows, one Rugg and Two Blanketts and one paire of Shoots, one sett of Curtains & Vallence: As witness my hand and seals this 27th day of Nobember, 1693." (Pp. 20-21, Vol. 12.) This deed of gift was supplemented by another: " To all to whom these p"estents shall come Know y^^ that I WiUiam Sterlinge of the County of Northampton In Virg*., planter, for the affection That I beare to my weU belobed wife Elizabeth Sterlinge, Doe hereby freely gibe, graunt and deliber unto my said wife Elizabeth Sterling and to her dispossing after my decease one light Grey mare, hipp shotten, one Heifer two yeare old next Springe and one ewe. Two yeare olde next Springe. The said Heifer and Ewe marked of my owne proper marke beinge the Right eare Vnderhalbed and the left eare Cropt and Vnderbltted, with all the further increase male or female of the said mare Heifer and ewe from the day of the date hereof for eber as aforesaid and in Confirmation of this my act and deed and desire that the same may be entered on Record I habe hereunto sett my hand and scale this fourth day of December, In the fifth yeare of WilHam and Mary (1694), Kinge and Queene of Eng- lande, etc." (Ibid.) WILLIAM STERLING OF HUNGAR'S PARISH 235 William died, apparently in the summer of 1698. His wiU, which is here given, has no date. " In the Name of God, Amen, I, WilHam Sterling of the county of Northampton in Virgini'^ beinge of Sound and proper sense & memory (Praised bee to God) Doe make this my last WiU and Testam*; hereby Rebokinge and DisanuUing all other & fromer wUls what soeber. Impris :^^ I comit and Comend my soule to Al mighty God that gabe it me, (hopeing through the merltts of Jesus my Redeemer) that afte" this sinful life is ended to enjoy Eternal life.& happiness with him in Heben, my body to the Earth from whence it was taken beliebing the same may habe A decent and Christian BuriaU. Item: I Gibb Will and bequeath unto my son Richard Sterlinge my plantation att Pocomoke in Accomack County, Containinge three hundred Acres Land to him and his halres foreber. Always pro bided my Lobinge wife, Eliz. Sterling bee not debarred of the benefit of the Range of the said Land for her stock during her widowhood and Noe longer, the true Intent and meaninge is If in case the Liber on the Said Land shall Refuse the lookinge after her said stock Butt my desire Is shee shall habe the liberty to Leabe them on the Said Land duringe the said time for the pper- formance of the same. Item: I gibe unto my said son Richard Sixteen head of Cattle (viz) Eight cowes to bee delibered him att my plantation att Pocomoke by my Executrix hereafter mentioned and Eight steers, he to habe his first choice of aU these (Two excepted) As also I gibe my said son A Young Gray Horse, named Dragon, Two mares, the one Browne, the other bought of Wescott, Two feather beds, Bolsters, Two piUows, Two Ruggs, one of them A greene plaine Rugg, the other A Red yame Ditto, one paire Blanketts, Two suits of Cur tains & Vallences, one Darnex, the other green, also Eight Dishes great and smaU, six plates, A Sett of Tools, A dozen Napkins, aU • my Gunns, one Draw Table, one Round Table, Two Iron potts, next to the biggest, with pott hooks & my chest and one more chest and one Brass ffurance, only my wife to habe the use of 236 THE STERLING GENEALOGY that fibe years or till shee can better probide herselfe. as also all my wearlnge Apparell (Except one hatt) also Six flagg chairs and fibe Barrells of Corne. Item: my Desire Is my Boate be & Remaine Between my wife and son. Lastly, — All the Remaineinge part of my Estate not herein Giben (or by former Deeds more especially) and Acknowledged In open Court for this County of North*°° bearing date the 28th of Nobemb" 1693 and one other by me made now in possession of Capt. John Custis, both which is my Reall will, they bee now Nihi- lated and of Noe Effect: I gibe my lobinge wife. All, both Reall and Psonall, mobables and Immobables, plates, Jewells, Rings, money. Goods, mearcan- dise, &c. Either in Virginia or Elsewhere and her Disposing Heirs, &c. Hereby Appointing my Said wife, my whole and sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testamt, In testamony whereof I habe hereunto sett my hand and Affixed my scale. WilHam VV Sterhng his marke y'' seal ( ) To." Wm. Kendall. John Wescott. signlum, Robt. R. Browne." (Endorsed.) " North*"". Co.) October the 28th An". Dom., 1698. Then the last wiU and Testmt. of WiUiam Sterling, Deced. was Exhibited to the court by Elizabeth, his widow and Executrix who desired that a probate might bee granted her thereon. And was Accord ingly probed in open Court of the said County by the Corporeal oath of John Wescott and approbed and aUowed of as Authentick probate and ordered to bee Recorded. And that shee cause the other Ebidence Robert Browne ass soone as he Return into the County to gibe his Testamony there to for further Confirmcion of the said probate. T«* Dan Nuch (North) Record" Dan Nuch." (P. 613, Vol. 13.) WILLIAM STERLING OF HUNGAR'S PARISH 237 July 4, 1698. " On the Peticion of Richard SterHnge, son of Wm. Sterlinge deed (his widow not Appearinge to produce A wife of her said deced husband or mobe for Administration on his Astate) M" Wm. Waters, M" Ralph Pigot, M" Benjamin Stratton & M" John Croft or any two of them are Requested and Appointed by the Court forthwith to inbentory the Estate of the said decedt And the Sheriffe sumons the widow and the Rehct of the Said Wm. Ster linge to the Next Court to make oath to the said Inbentory and produce the Will of her said deed husband (if any) at the next Court And proceed to the probate thereof or mobe for admicion on the said deced'^ Estate or signlfye her Relinquishment^ thereof that such further proceedings may bee had therein as shall bee most consonant and Agreeable to Law." (P. 486, Vol. 13.) Oct. 28, 1698. " This Day accordinge to sumons & order of last Court att Instance of Richard Sterlinge, the last will & Testament of Wil liam Sterlinge, deed* was exhibited to the Court by Elizabeth his widow and Executrix, who desired a probate of said wUl might be granted her thereon And was Accordingly probed in open Court by the Corporal oath of John Wescott and Approbed & Allowed of as an Authentick probate and ordered to be Recorded and that Shee causes the other Ebidence, Robert Browne as soone as hee Returns into the County to gibe his testamony thereto for further confirmation of the Said Probate." (Pp. 608-9, Vol. 13.) The year following William's death, his son and his widow made the following contract: " This Indenture made the Twenty second day of May, In the Elebenth Yeare of the Reigne of our Soberaigne Lord WiUiam the Third of England, Scotland, Frannce and Ireland, Kinge, Defender of the Faith &c.. And in the Yeare of our Lord God, One Thou sand, Six hundred. Ninety and Nine, Betweene Richard Sterlinge, son of WilHam Sterhng, late of the County of Northampton in Virgin!'', Cooper, decec* of the one part And Elizabeth Sterlinge, widow and Executrix of the Said William SterHnge, deced*, of the other part. Whereas the said WiUiam SterHnge, ffather of the said Richard 238 THE STERLING GENEALOGY and husband of the said Elizabeth Sterlinge, the parties to these p"esents Did by his last Will & Testament, duely probed in the Court of the said County of Northampton the twenty eighth day of October last past; Gibe and bequeath to the said JiiHzabeth, his then wife, aU the Tract or Debident of Land hee libed on Either in fee Simple or by Lease for terme of Years to her and her disposinge, Containinge Two Hundred and Sixty Acres one hundred and Sixty Acres thereof Leased of John Smith and the other hundred Acres Residue thereof purchased of M" WiUiam MelHnge, Sen'., deced, as the same is Scituate, lying and beinge in the County of Northampton, aforesaid, Withail houses. Edifices, Buildings, orchards, fences and other Appurtenances whatsoeber thereunto belonginge or in anywise appertaininge. As also Unto his said son Richard Sterlinge lie (jaOe and bequeathed his planta tion on Pocomoke Riber in the County of Accomock in Virgini", Containinge three hundred Acres of Land withail houses, Eaitices, Buildings, Orchards, fences and other Appurtenances whatsoeber thereunto belonginge or in any wise Appertaininge. As in and by tne last Will & 'I'estament of tne Said William Sterlinge Remaineinge on the Records of tbe said County (Relacon beinge thereunto had) as may more at large and plamely Appeare ; Ano Jborasmuch as by the mutuaii consent of the ttaid itichard Sterling, the son and Elizabeth bterhnge, the widow of the Said deced' vVilliam Sterlinge and parties to these p'sents I'hey Unanimously Agreed and Accordingly proceeded to & performed the Debision ol the said Decedents Estate Equally Be tweene them, the said Richard and Elizabeth and to pay tbe said Estates debts equally betweene them; And also on the considera tion aforesaid in liRe manner Agreed on Reasonable Notice to each other by themselves or their Assignes to ReHnquish and Release their Sieberal and Respectibe Rights & titles of the abobe- said Tracts or Debidents of L,and soe particularly giben them by the last WiU and 'i'estament of the said Wilham Sterlinge, deed'. By butticient Deed Indented Under their hands and seals to be duely Acknowledged and perfected in open court as by them or either of them or either of their heirs or Assigns or Councell learned in the Law shaU bee Reasonably Adbised, debised or Acquired. WILLIAM STERLING OF HUNGAR'S PARISH 239 Now therefore this Indenture witnesseth that the said Richard Sterlinge and Elizabeth Sterlinge Doe for them, their heires, Exex^" & Adm**^, Jointly & Seberally cobenant, promise & graunt to & with each other, their hares and Assignes in manner & forme foUowinge (that is to say) That Thee said Richard Sterlinge Habe Remlssed, Released and quitclaimed like as by these p"sents hee doth Remiss, Release and Quitclaime to the said Elizabeth Sterlinge as widow and Exec^ of the s^ decedt, Wm. Sterlinge, her heares & assignes for eber All his right, title and Interest that hee now hath, had or hereafter might habe to the said plantacon Containeinge Two hundred & Sixty Acres of Land on which his said Father libed in the abovesaid County of Northampton, as heire to his said Father, And Doe for him, his Heires, Exec®® & Am®®, Warrant the p"®mises, to her the said Elizabeth Sterlinge, her heires & Assignes from all persons claiminge by, from or under him his Right, title or In terest and they and ebery of them to bee truely debarred & for eber Excluded from any further Claime to the aforesaid premises by Vertue of these presents. And in hke manner the said Eliza beth Sterlinge widow and Exec'^ of the aforesaid William Sterlinge, deced. Habe discharged. Acquitted and for eber Exonerated Hke as by these p"esents shee doth hereby discharge, Acqt and forever Exonerate him, the said Richard Sterlinge, his heires & Assignes and ebery of them foreber from all Right title & Interest, Claime and demand of Dower, jointure or thirds, which any ways shee may might or could p"tend to habe to the abobe mencioned Three hundred acres of Land at Pocomoke, in Accomack County, Vig*, abobe Specified and Appurtenances or any part or parcel thereof whatsoeber or howsoeber But from the same to bee utterly Ex cluded and foreber debarred by these p"sents. And moreober, the said partiss to these p"sents ; To say Richard Sterlinge the son & Elizabeth SterHnge, the widow & Execx* of the said William SterHnge deced. Doe for themselves, their heires. Exec"®, Adm®®, further cobenant, promise, graunt and Agree Neither of them to take any advantage of any Writinge or writinges that the said WiUiam Sterlinge, deced*, at any time made in pribate, Relatinge to any of his estate ; But fully and absolutely to stand & to abide the Debision of the said deced'® Estate as it was made Between 240 THE STERLING GENEALOGY them by Maj" John Custis of the County of Northampton abobe- said the Twenty Eight day of January last past and to pay the said Estates debts Equally between them as aforesaid. And lastly for the true & Reale Pformance of all and Singular the p"mises herein contained each of the Said parties to these p"sents To say Richard Sterlinge the Son and Elizabeth Sterlinge, the widow, binde themselves, their heirs. Exec®® & Adm®® to each other in the p"onall sume of one hundred pounds Sterlinge money of England to bee well and truely paid to Content on Demand. In witness whereof and habe hereunto Interchangeably sett their hands and scales the day and yeare first abobe mantioned. The said EHzabeth Sterlinge -1- her marke. (Y® Scale.)" (Pp. 226-7-8-9, Vol. 12.) There is small likelihood that the last resting-place of WiUiam Sterling will ever be established. Like most Southern communities, the custom of erecting stones over the dead did not obtain in Northampton county at this date or until a century thereafter and the burial-place of his body has, without doubt, been obliter ated for many years. He appears to have been survived by but one child, the issue of his marriage with Margaret Edwards : Richard Sterhng, b. according to a deposition given Mar. 29, 1689, when he gave his age as " 20 y"® or thereabouts," in 1669. He was of Accomac Co., Va. The records of that county have been examined, without, it is said, finding any reference to Richard Sterling. It is inferred, therefore, that there were no descendants of William Sterling of Northamp ton Co. of the third generation. At the present day Sterlings live in the Immediate vicinity of Richard's farm on the Pocomoke river but they are prob ably descendants of John Sterling of Somerset Co., Md., 1667 (q.v.). l?a^tlltam Sterling of f|a\jer|)ill> JHass., anti of il^nte. Conn., anil fjiisf 2DejScentiantief 1 T IT TILLIAM STERLING was bom, presumably not y y far from London, England, in 1637. From the in scription on his tombstone in Sterling City, Lyme, Conn., it would appear that he was bom in 1632, as it states that he died in 1719, " in the 87th year of his age." However, as Wil liam gave his age as thirty in 1667 and again as thirty-five in 1672 (New Eng. Hist. Gene. Register, Vol. VIII, p. 53) we may safely assume that the gravestone Inscription is in error. The first mention that has been found of WiUiam in New England is in the Essex County Records at Salem, Mass., where the names of five children are given as born at " Rowley Village at Mirimack." The village referred to was what is now Bradford, on the opposite side of the Merrimac river from Haverhill, where William lived many years. Bradford was settled in 1649 ; the name was soon changed to Merrimack and In Jan., 1672, to Brad ford. (Memorial Hist, of Bradford, J. D. Kingsbury, '83.) Another Rowley Village on the Merrimac was what Is now called Boxford, which was settled In 1646. Its name was changed in 1686. (Hist, of Boxford, Sidney Periey, '80.) " Good : Starling " was taxed three shillings and ten pence, in Rowley, between the years 1660 and 1664. (N. E. Hist. Gene. 242 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Register, VoL XV, p. 254.) This undoubtedly refers to WiUiam, who was living there during this time. " Good " is a contraction of the obsolete term " goodman," a term inferior to that of " Mister." WilHam is called " Mariner " in the early records. He was also a ship carpenter and a miller. He bought land of Stephen Kent of Haverhill in 1662 and settled north of the land belong ing to the " orphan Wilson children," near the Rowley Hne. In this year of 1662, there was deeded to " John Remington of Rox bury, Carpenter, from William Sterling of Rowley, 80 Acres of Rowley land, south of Mirimack River and on Its bank." WiUiam then settled on a ridge east of Haverhill, on the Mer rimac River and near a small stream called Little River, which passes under what is now Washington Square. Here he prob ably had a house and a mill. There was also a spring on his ground which supplied his family and his neighbors with water. A ferry across the Merrimac River, estabHshed In 1647, was operated from this land of WilHam's. The same old ferry, one of the oldest in the country, still plies its small boats and does a brisk business In spite of the cars which cross the bridge. In the early spring of 1669, William sold his Rowley prop erty to Stephen Kent, with a provision that the " Road to y® Ferry be open for euer." (Vol. 2, p. 169, Salem Records.) This has so far been observed. At the same time, Kent sold to William Sterling for £104, a house, barn, and orchard near the homes of Kent and Remington. At this sale, Hilliard and Henry West were witnesses ; both Salem seamen and traders. Possibly William built ships at Haverhill for the coast trade, as he afterward did at Lyme, as HaverhiU is at the head of tide-water and sloop navigation. Sometime before the year 1683 the town conveyed to William Sterling a lot of about twelve acres. On this ground he erected a house, which stood for many years as an inn. The city hall of Haverhill now stands on Its site. This house where William lived for some years was a two-story structure with a door in the center of the front fa9ade and a hallway running through, a typical colonial residence of the period. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 243 The history of this building Is thus given in the Essex An tiquarian, Vol. Ill, pp. 167-8: The town conveyed to William Sterling, a ship carpenter, this lot of about twelve acres before 1683. He sold to Francis Wainwright eleven acres of it (that part above the house), April 24, 1683, and it soon after came Into the hands of Capt. John Wainwright. Mr. Sterhng conveyed the rest of the lot and the house to Capt. Wainwright and removed to Lyme, Conn. Cornet James Pecker of Haverhill was an innbolder and had kept a public house in town for several years. He bought this estate of Capt. Wainwright, May 16, 1717. Mr. Pecker appar ently erected a brick dwelling house just south of the old house soon after his purchase and removed to it. Some years later he turned over to his son John the business of a public house and resumed his original occupation of farming. He conveyed this estate, with the houses and barns, to John, Feb. 14, 1729-30. John Pecker conveyed the old house and a small lot to Grant Webster of Haverhill, a trader, March 26, 1748, and just four years later Mr. Webster sold them to Benjamin Harrod of Bos ton, brazier. Mr. Harrod died about 1781 and his son Joseph came into possession of the property and for many years conducted there in the inn known as the " Mason's Arms," its sign board consist ing of a painting representing the Freemasons' arms. Here Wash ington stayed on his visit east in 1789. Mr. Harrod died and his heirs conveyed the premises to Phineas Foster, a merchant of Boston, Jan. 13, 1830. Mr. Foster died soon after and Dec. 31, 1836, his heirs sold them to James H. Duncan. Mr. Duncan conveyed the house and middle of the lot to the town May 8, 1847. The house was then demoHshed and the town- house built upon the site the same year. John Pecker lived in the brick house and died possessed of it in 1757. A part was assigned to the widow as dower and the rest was occupied by Matthew Soley as a tavern in 1763. This house was situated on Main Street, about a hundred feet south east of the city hall. Subsequently passing through many vicis situdes of conveyances, inheritances, mortgages and sheriffs' levies, the title finally came into the hands of John White just before the great fire of Sunday, April 16, 1775, in which the house was destroyed. William Starling was married first, probably about 1659, to EHzabeth , of whom we have no knowledge save that she d. 244 THE STERLING GENEALOGY in HaverhiU, Feb. 6, 1675. She was the mother of twelve chil dren. WiUiam m. 2d, in HaverhiU, Dec. 19, 1676, Mrs. Mary (BlaisdeU) Stowers, b. in HaverhiU, Mar. 6, 1641-42, dau. of Ralph and EHzabeth Blaisdell and widow of Joseph Stowers. Ralph BlaisdeU (Blasdale or Blesdale) was a tailor in Salisbury; re ceived land there in 1640-41-44 and 46 ; bought rights of John Harrison in 1642-43; was living in 1648 but died before 1650. He was In York, Me., 1637-40. He m. EHzabeth , who was administrator of his estate. She d. Aug., 1667, In Salisbury ; estate inventoried Oct. 8, 1667. The son-in-law, Joseph Stowers, was her administrator. (Old Families of Salisbury & Amesbury, Hoyt, p. 63.) Joseph Stowers was b. in Charlestown in 1633 ; was a " felt maker " at Charlestown and Salisbury from 1658 to 1669. He d. In Charlestown, Nov. 16 or Dec. 29, 1672. Joseph and Mary Stowers were the parents of: Mary, b. ab't 1661, bapt. July 1, 1677 ; Samuel, b. Mar. 14, 1665, m. Hannah Sprague and d. Dec. 26, 1721, at Maiden; Joseph, b. Dec. 19, 1667; Richard, b. Oct. 30, 1669; John, b. June 17, 1672, m. Aug. 13, 1696, Mary Blanchard, in Boston. (Ibid., p. 329.) Mrs. Mary (Stowers) Sterling d. in Haverhill, May 29, 1681. WilHam m. 3d, in HaverhiU, Apr. 24, 1683, Mrs. Ann (Nichols) Neale of Salem, widow of John Neale, whom she m. in 1672. He was bapt. Jan. 24, 1657-58, and d. Nov. 11, 1679. By this marriage Ann was the mother of: John, b. Apr. 16, 1673, d. before 1700, m. Martha Skerry; Thomas, b. Feb. 14, 1676; Joseph, b. Dec. 4, 1677; Rebecca, b. Feb. 23, 1679. (Driver Gene., p. 444.) John Neale was the son of John and Mary (Lawes) Neale. The " inventory of his estate was taken Nov. 24, 1679 ; it am- mounted to £221, 00® 10*^ returned by Ann, the relict and admin istratrix ; mentions son John to have £40 ; Thomas to have £20 ; Joseph £20 and dafter Rebecka, £20." " A Petition of Ann Neale mentions that there Is land to be given to her husband at the decease of his mother (who is now living) by his father's will and also land given to him by his grandfather In his will four years after the decease of my bus- WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 245 band's mother, the value of both peaces of Land Is 145 £." (Essex Inst. Hist. Collection, Vol. Ill, p. 63.) William Starlin and Ann Neale made the following marriage contract : " Whereas, there is an intended marriage between William Sterling of Haverhill, and Ann Neale, widow, of Salem, and in order to the consummation thereof; in order to the settling of things between them, relating to their outward estate : " " 1st. They have mutually agreed as followeth: that what estate in house and land the said Ann is possessed of for her use and her children, as administratrix to estate of her former hus band, John Neale, shall be and remain to her and her children and assignees and that said William Sterling shall have noe right, title or interest therein ; only the rent and improvement of ye said houses and land to be to the use of said William and Ann, after their marriage and soe long as they shall live togeather as man and wife." " 2nd. That for what household goods and moveables the said Ann shall bring with her on marriage, shall be to their use and mutuall comfort togeather, while they both survive togeather ; and If the said WilHam decease before ye said Ann, and leave her a widdow, that then the said Moveables return to ye said Ann : but if please God to give them a child or children, that shall then be surviving, at her decease, shall be and remain to those children to be and belong to her and her children by her first husband, what shall be remaining of ye said estate." " 3d. It is mutually agreed by and between them, that if it shall please God that he, y® said William, depart this life and leave ye said Ann a widdow, that she shall have and hold and injoy to her use, the third part of all ye estate of ye said William, in house and lands according as the law directs, soe long as ye said Ann shall live a widdow; but in case of her marriage with another man then that third is to return to ye heires of ye said William. 4th. It is alsoe agreed mutually, that In case ye said Ann should depart this life before ye said WUliam, and shall leave a child or children, by ye said William, that what moveables as above brought by her shall be and remain to her children; but in case she shall have no child by ye said William, that shall then be surviving, then what of those goods or estates, that shall be then remaining to be to the use & delivered up into ye possession of her children by her former husband : " 246 THE STERLING GENEALOGY " memorandum, — it is to be understood, that when any of ye said Ann, her children by her former husband, shall come to age and demand their interest in ye land and housing aforesaid, that they are to have it delivered to them; and so the propor tion of rent or improvement thereof no longer to be expected by ye said William." " 5th. And, lastly, it is mutually agreed upon by and be tween y® parties above said, that whatever debts or legacies are due from the estate to any person or persons, whatsoever, or whatever is owing to the estate from any person, the said William Sterling Is not to be at all concerned with, or liable to make any payments in that kind out of his own estate. And it is further agreed, upon ye consumation of marriage as aforesaid, that ye said Ann may bring with her, her two youngest children, whom ye said William is free to take with her, his said wife, and maintain upon his own cost and charge, upon and in consideration of. In and by these articles before expressed." " In witness whereof ye parties aforesaid, William Sterling and Ann Neale have sett to their hands, this two and twentieth day of March, Anno Domini 1682—3 William Sterling Ann Neale In the presence of Hilliard Veren. John Norman. Jeremiah Neale." (Salem Town Records.) William Sterling married his fourth wife in Lyme. With her he made the following agreement: " Where as there is A contract of marriage intended between Mr. WilHam Sterhng of Lyme in y® Colony of Connecticut and ye weldow Mary Sayer of ye same town, it is mutually agreed between them, first is that aU of ye estate, both Reall and per sonall : which ye sd weidow Mary Sayer is now owner of shall be and remain in her sole posslon and be desposed at her pleasure, as she shall see meet after ye consumation of marriage with ye sd Sterling, notwithstanding any custom or law to ye contery, and that all dispossals by her made shall stand vallid and good." " 2nd. Ye sd Sterling doth hereby ingage to his sd wife that duering her life she shaU injoy aU his estate, , both lands and chattels and if it pless god to grant him a child or children by her the sd child or children shaU injoy ye sd estate for them and WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 247 their heirs for ever; In testimony whereof they have her unto set their hands January y® fifth — 170 1. William Sterling [Seal] Signed sealed and Mary Sayer [Seal] delivered in ye presence of us Moses Noyes, Senior Moses Noyes, Junior John Noyes." (Lyme Town Records.) Mrs. Mary Sayer or Sawyer was b. Nov. 17, 1674, dau. of Hugh Hubbard of New London (about 1670), said to be from Derbyshire, England, who m. in 1673, Jane, dau. of Cary Latham. Mary m. 1st, Ichabod Sayer of New London, in 1697. (Savage's Gene. Diet.) She gave the foUowing release of her husband's estate : " Where as by the covenant within written Mrs. Mary is dur ing her life to enj oy all ye estate both land and chattels of her hus band Mr. William Sterling, it Is agreed and consented to by ye sd Mary Sterling that if ye sum of fourteen pounds in money be paid to her after her husbands deceas by his excutors togeather with the house hold goods after specified besides what was her own before. Viz, The set of curtains, three pair of sheets, a meal log, a meet Tub, an iron pot, a quart puter pot, and a cupple of poerlngers and the lumber about ye Houss as all so a cow with her increose which given to her when it was a calfe, that she will except it as full satisfaction and quit her clame to the rest of her husbands estate both lands and chattels in testimony wherof she hos set to her hand and seal January ye 7 17 if. Mary Sayer [Seal] Signed and sealed Witness Moses Noyes. Moses Noyes, Jur." (Lyme Town Records.) This release was given a couple of months after WilHam and Mary Sterling made a deed of their property to William's son Daniel, probably in order to facilitate the settlement of the estate. Two years after William's death, Mary gave the following receipt : 248 THE STERLING GENEALOGY " Where as there was a writing made to Me, Mary Ster ling of Lyme, that after ye Decease of my honored husband, Mr. William Sterling, I should be paid the sume of fifteen pounds in money and some other consideration, I ye sd Mary Sterling, do here by acknowledge that I have received full satisfaction for all that was due me, or that I might demand on my own account, what so ever, from ye estate of my sd Husband deceased, or from Mr. Daniel Sterling, and I do hereby ocquit and discharge Mr. Daniel Sterling and his heirs from all dues and demands what soever, and the estate of my sd husband, as witness my hand and seal in Lyme, Feb. ye 8"^ 17|? Mary Sterling " [Seal] (Lyme Town Records.) Mrs. Mary Starling witnessed a deed of sale, Apr. 24, 1706, and on Sept. 7, 1714, deeded to her " beloued son moses Sawyer," the portion of his father's estate due him. (Ibid.) Haverhill, where William Sterling Hved for twenty-eight years, from 1669 to 1697, was first settled by twelve men from Ipswich and Newbury in 1640. Peace and prosperity reigned in the settlement until 1675, at which time it had grown to rank twenty-fifth among the forty- nine towns In the Colony. King PhiHp's War, the most general and destructive ever sustained by the infant colonies, broke out in 1675. A meeting was held in HaverhiU, Feb. 19, of this year, to take steps for protection against the Indians and to complete the fortifications around the meeting-house, begun several years before. The meeting-house was built in 1648, and was the only place of worship of the settlers until 1699, when a new one was constructed. This church stood to one side of the central portion of what Is now Pentucket cemetery. Back of it was laid out In 1660 a burial ground which is now a part of the Linwood and Pentucket cemeteries. Here undoubtedly were laid to rest Wil Ham's first and second wives and those of his children who died in Haverhill. The General Court of the Colony furnished the troopers and militiamen with arms and ammunition and a number of houses were barricaded and garrisoned. The first settlers of Haverhill to fall victims to the Indians were Ephraim Kingsbury and WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 249 Thomas Kimball, who were killed by " converted Indians " early in May. Kimball's wife and children were captured and hurried away by the savages. Haverhill suffered no further during this war, which came to an end in 1678, although often threatened with attack. An armed watch was kept night and day during the whole three years. We, of the present age, can have but a faint conception of the sufferings of the settlers during these years and the many following, constantly exposed to the attacks of savage hordes, surrounded on every side by an immense and unexplored forest, thinly scattered over a large area and isolated by three thousand miles of water from their native soil. Communication between the settlements was difficult as the highways were at best merely paths or tracks, ungraded and without bridges. Appliances for carry ing on the various trades and occupations were of a primitive character and were chiefly brought from England at great ex pense. The houses were at first of logs. These were later sup planted by timbered structures, with clapboarded sides, between the inner and outer sheeting of which bricks, brought from Europe, were placed. There were but two brick houses in the village be fore 1700. One huge fireplace in the middle of the house, with its roaring flames, kept out the cold of a rigorous climate, whose snows sometimes fell in early September. One of these fireplaces would hold from six to seven cords of wood and sixty to seventy cords of hickory or other hardwood were needed for the winter's supply. Cattle and sheep were introduced at an early date, but wolves and other wild animals were numerous and made many raids on the small herds and flocks. A shoemaker established himself in the village In 1679, and a tanner somewhat earlier. A school master was employed at ir regular intervals until 1686, when a schoolhouse was built near the meeting-house. Two orchards were set out in 1650 among the stumps of the clearings. Isaac Cousins asked admission to the town in 1650 to set up a blacksmith shop but It was not until several years later that a smith settled there. 250 THE STERLING GENEALOGY A watch tower, stocks, and whipping post were erected in 1649. In 1677 Daniel Ela was licensed to keep a tavern and to sell wines and liquors. Intoxicating beverages were obtainable long prior to this date, however, for Stephen Kent, of whom WiUiam Sterling bought his land, was fined £10 " for suffering five Indeans to be druncke in his house and one of them wounded " in 1662. After a period of ten years' peace with the Indians, they again began their attacks upon the settlements. On June 13 and Oct. 17, 1688, Haverhill citizens were waylaid and killed. In 1690 the French and Indians made an alliance and began the destruc tive campaign of murder and rapine which continued until May, 1698, during which five hundred and sixty-one persons were killed in the colonies of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and at Schenec tady, New York, eighty-one were wounded and one hundred and sixty-one captured. Six garrisons were established and four houses of refuge designated, many private houses were barricaded and almost every man was a soldier. The inhabitants never ventured out except in strongly armed parties or in the immediate vicinity of the gar risons in which soldiers were stationed night and day. So threat ening became the situation in March, 1690, that the advisability of abandoning the town was considered. Occasional forays were made by the Indians and a settler killed or captured during 1690, 1691, and 1692. Several neigh boring towns were attacked in 1694, but Haverhill was unmo lested. The Indians reappeared In 1695, when two men were killed and two boys captured in the northern part of the town, near where William StarHn lived and a few days later five persons were captured. On Mar. 15, 1697, Haverhill suffered its most severe loss from the savages. Thus far the village had escaped any general attack. Its sufferings had been from small parties of the enemy who were continually prowling around the frontier. On this memorable day a party of about twenty redskins came suddenly upon the western part of the town and as swiftly disappeared after plundering and burning nine houses and kill- WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 251 ing twenty-seven persons and capturing thirteen. The first house attacked was the home of Thomas Duston of whose heroic ex ploits and those of his wife, who was captured and carried away, much has been written. (Hist, of HaverhiU, George W. Chase, 1861.) No further attack was made that year, but In 1698 two men were killed and a son of each was captured. Haverhill experienced considerable difficulty in securing a sawmill and gristmill satisfactory to the needs of its people. In December, 1651, permission was granted to build a sawmill on " Thomas Hales river " (Little River) and a corn-mill was established as early as 1665. Mar. 7, 1671, the town voted that " John Haseltine or any other man hae free liberty to build a mill . . . either upon west riuer (Little River) called saw-mill river or upon east meadow river." These mills were so insuffi cient that in 1675 the town voted to prosecute the owners of the sawmill for non-fulfillment of their contract and in 1678 permis sion was given Richard Bartlett of Amesbury to erect a saw mill " on the North meadow river." In 1683 Stephen Dalton built a corn-mill and a party of four men secured permission to set a sawmill on Merries creek. In 1692, Joseph Peasely erected a sawmill on a stream by or near " Brandy Brow." The location selected was the one still occupied. A gristmill was built in 1694 by Samuel Currier and Joseph Greeley on East Meadow River and was operated for many years. We may quote verbatim from the town records regarding William Sterling's interest in milling and other matters: " 1684. According to the manner of voting for Selectmen, this day agreed upon and ordered ; Ensign Thomas Eatton, Ser geant John Johnson, Daniel Lead, Jr., Josiah Gage and Wilham Starlin are chosen Selectmen for the year ensuing." " Daniel Ela and William StarHn making a proffer to the Town, as by their BiUs then given in to the Moderator, to sell their Livings, house and land, for a situation for a Minister or the Ministry; Lieut. Brown, Corporal Peter Ayer and Thomas Whittier are chosen and appointed to treat with the said Ela and Starlin, In the time of intermission before the afternoon, to un derstand their terms and proposals, and in the afternoon to make report of them both to the Town, so that the Town ac- 252 THE STERLING GENEALOGY cording to their pleasure may act and determine which to treat further with, in the purchase of what they proffer, to be sold for the use of the Ministry." The next day the Courtee, agreed to give Starlin one hundred pounds for the house and land, pro vided he would give them a sufficient legal conveyance for the same. His pay was as follows: Ten acres of land at the Fishing River, near to Robert Emerson's, which was to be laid out con venient for the setting up of a Corn Mill there, at three pounds per acre, and the remaining seventy pounds to be paid in mer chantable corn, in two several payments, for which a rate was then ordered to be laid. " In answer to the motion of Mr. Starlin for ten acres of land, at ye Fishing River, that he may set up a Corn MiU, and a Fulling Mill, one or both of them, at said Fishing River, near Robert Emerson's, the Town doth grant him the liberty to im prove the stream proposed for the use, of said MiU or Mills, not hindering the Town from making any further grant of the same nature to any other man or men, upon the same stream, if they shall see cause to do so : Provided always, that In setting down his dam or dams, he do not hinder the passage of the fish up the River to the pond, but make good provision for their Liberty, at the season of the year when they come to pass up." " The Town doth also, for the encouragement of Mr. Starlin to build his MUl to grind corn, grant unto him the use of ten acres of land at the iishing River, to be laid out on both sides of said River, as convenient as may be for the setting up of his miU, which he Is to enjoy to himself and to his heirs and as signs during such time as they may keep the said Corn Mill fit for service, extraordinary, sudden disasters excepted," he and they acting also in some other particulars, as in the two pa pers dated Dec. 19, 1684. Fishing River is the outlet of Lake Kenoza and flows north from it to the Merrimac. WilHam's mill site and lands were the subject of still further records: "Thomas Whittier, Peter Ayer and Robert Swan, Sr., are appointed and empowered to be Lot Layers, to lay out to W™ StarHn the two ten acre lots at the I'lshlng River, this day granted him, one of them being in part payment of the Town's purchase of him, and the other for encouragement to build a. Corn MUl; — which two Lots are to be forthwith laid out and by distinct bounds, one being absolute and the other conditional." WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 253 The town records further state that: " The Town having made a bargain with W" Starlin and bought his house for the Minister of Haverhill and on the said bargain promised payment of twenty pounds in corn by the first of May next : For the performance of that part of their covenant, the Selectmen chosen for the year ensuing [of which WilHam was one] are ordered and empowered to make a rate upon the inhabi tants forthwith to raise the said Twenty pounds in corn and to take care that it be paid to Said W' StarHn, and that in due time, so that the Bill given for the same may be taken up and cancelled and that the second payment of fifty pounds be by them in due time rated for and paid him by the Town." The Rev. John Ward was Haverhill's minister for nearly fifty years, until his death, Dec. 27, 1693. In the latter part of 1684 the Rev. Benjamin Rolfe came as an assistant to Mr. Ward. It was for Mr. Rolfe's use that the town bought the house and lot of William Sterling. " By order and pursuant to an act of the Town made Feb. 24, 1684, granting two ten acre Lots to W™ Starlin, as In the grants will appear ; — we, whose names are underwritten, have laid out to W" Starlin at the Fishing River, near the Saw MUl ten acres of land . . . which ten acres is in part of pay for the land the Town bought of Wilham Starlin, for which upon the purchase Is discounted thirty pounds. This was laid out and delivered to me to be recorded to the Town's order, March 13th, 1684-5. By Thomas Whittier. Robert Swan, Sen. Peter Ayer." This land was In the northera part of the village. WiUiam built his miU on the Fishing River about half a mile from its mouth. It was in operation for many years after his removal from Haverhill. " HaverhiU, Dec. 5, 1692. At a Meeting called by the Selectmen to receive the account of the Com*®® appointed to treat with Mr. Rolf about a settle ment for him as Minister in this Town, to join with and succeed Mr. Ward, W" Starlin is chosen Moderator." 254 THE STERLING GENEALOGY In 1692 a new charter was granted the Colony and Sir Wil liam Phipps was made governor. At the first election of town officers under this new regime, William Starlin was elected one of the six tything men. He was re-elected to the same office in 1694, '95, and '96. The duty of the tything men was to preserve good order in the church during divine service and to make com plaint of any disorderly conduct. William was also constable of Haverhill. The Salem Records contain the following: " Boston, March 16, 1694-5. " Received of Mr. WilHam Starlin, Constable of Haverhill, eight wolve's heads at six shillings, eight pence or fifty three shillings and four pence, in full of the thirty thousand pounds assessment of said Town: I say received for Mr. James Taylor, Treas. Vero est copis orlginalis Entered Sept. 11*", 1695, per. Walter SaltonstaU, Recorder." This was certainly a generous discount to grant the settlers, whose means of acquiring money were exceedingly few. William gave the following release in 1694 to Jeremiah Neale, as appears by the Salem Records : " Know all men by these presents that I, William Starlin, of Haverhill, in Essex, in New England, have remissedj released and for me, mine heirs and Executors, perpetually quit-claimed unto Mr. Jeremiah Neale of Salem all personal suites, quarrels, debts, rents, trespasses and demands which I, ye Said William Starlin, mine heirs and Executors have had or might or ought to have against y® same Jeremiah Neale, by any manner of cause or colour from y* beginning of y® world till y® day of y® date of these presents. In witness where of, I, ye Said William Starlin, doe here to set my hand and seal, ApriU y" eleventh, 1694, in y" sixth yeare of His Majesties Rein." Five months after the Indian massacre in Haverhill Wil Ham gave a deed of land dated " July 31, 1697 and in y® ninth yeare of his Majesties reign" to Thomas Duston who played BO conspicuous a part in the Indian troubles. The consideration was £100 for " my Ten acres of Land whc I purchased of y® said Town Lying at a place called y® fishing River neer y® house of Matthew Herriman, the bounds there of as it is entered in y* View of Lyme from Candlewood Ledge Showing the location of Sterling City with reference t mouth of the Connecticut River, Saybroolt Point, an as it is to-day, .a tidewater inlet of the Connecticut, by the cross, is Sterling City, witli its group of decayi City denotes Rogers Lal '^ mmn -^, mmm'^/4'"t ¦ ",¦•>' '--^ '^'*' Capt. Daniel Sterling's children by his first marriage with Mrs. Mary (Marvin) Ely were, in the language of the Town Records, as follows : 36 t« their Daughter Elizabeth Starling was bom the 18* Day of april A. D. 1700 " ; m. Noah Pomeroy. 86 t" Daniel Starline their son was born the 28*"^ Day of October A. D. 1702 " ; m. Esther Coult. 286 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 37 t« -.¦c'rerp^' \'OTrc c." a ¦ If-.,- .>J ?w > ''• ,- c^ r:,-.,. them ca' ' ma\- A ;,'" >c,' .vn.i; Jy* WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 343 1726, In East Haddam, Conn., son of John and EHzabeth (Olm sted) Church. They resided at East Haddam; Phebe d. Aug. 1, 1770. Children, born in East Haddam: 264 Calvin Church, b. Jan. 27, 1766. 265 tphebe Church, b. Oct. 13, 1767; m. Elijah Crosby. 266 Joseph Church, b. Apr. 1, 1770; m. 1st, Mary BaUey; 2d, Mrs. Rachel Brooks. He d. in 1840 at East Haddam. Probably father of Joseph Church, Jr., of East Haddam; m. 1st, Apr. 4, 1843, Harriet Holt; 2d, Sept. 18, 1848, Harriet A. Chalker. Had by 1st m. Harriet Holt, b. May 24, 1847 ; by 2d m. Mary Louisa, b. Aug. 6, 1849, and Mariah Jennett, b. Oct. 22, 1853. (E. Haddam Records.) 112 LYDIA STERLING (sister of the above), b. at Sterling City, Apr. 1, 1747 ; m. there Feb. 20, 1766, WiUiam Perkins, b. in Lyme, Thursday, Oct. 20, 1743, son of Abraham and Sarah (Cogswell) Perkins. Capt. Perkins, as he was caUed, was a tanner and shoemaker. In February, 1793, he removed from Lyme to Hartland, Vt., with his two sons and a daughter, again removing in 1801 to South Woodstock, Vt., where his brother-in-law, Joseph Sterling, had settled twenty years before. Lydia Sterling d. in Lyme, Apr. 11, 1793. WilHam m. 2d, in South Woodstock, Oct. 11, 1813, Mrs. Irene Smith, wid. of Stephen Smith of Hartland. He d. in South Woodstock, June 24, 1826. Children of WilHam and Lydia (Sterling) Perkins: 271 tEHsha Perkins, b. July 25, 1768; m. Mary Ransom. 272 Lydia Perkins, b. June 9, 1770 ; m. John Ransom. 273 tPrancIs Perkins, b. July 13, 1772; m. Sally Dennison. 274 t WUHam Perkins, b. Dec. 22, 1774; m. Mary Bigelow. 275 t Gains Perkins, b. In Sept., 1778; m. Eunice Field. 276 t Benjamin Perkins, b. July 12, 1785; m. Ezubah Hatch. (Essex Institute Hist. Collection, Vol. XX.) 113 ABIGAIL KELLOGG (Abigail, Daniel, William), h. in Col chester, Conn., Oct. 29, 1736 ; m. Dec. 8, 1757, Joseph Gillett, b. Dec. 30, 1725, son of Jonathan and Sarah (Ely) GiUett of 344 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Colchester. They resided in Colchester, where he d. Dec. 4, 1814. She d. May 14, 1822. Children, bom in Colchester : 277 Joseph Gillett, b. Aug. 29, 1758; m. June 10, 1783, Sarah Root of Hebron, Conn. ; resided in Colchester. He d. Apr. 29, 1838 ; had eight children. 278 AbigaU GiUett, b. Dec. 29, 1759 ; d. unm. Nov. 10, 1835, at Colchester. 279 A son, b. Aug. 22 ; d. Aug. 24, 1761. 280 Sarah Gillett, b. Aug. 28, 1762. 281 Lucy Gillett, b. Apr. 12, 1764; d. unm. Dec. 21, 1846, at Colchester. 282 Eunice Gillett, b. Jan. 24, 1766 ; m. Gurdon Clark. 283 Jonathan GiUett, b. Mar. 21, 1768; m. Betsey . She d. Mar. 12, 1810. He d. May 22, 1820, in Colchester. 284 Ezra GiUett, b. Aug. 23, 1769 ; d. Sept. 15, 1769. 285 Ann Gillett, b. Nov. 12, 1770. 286 Ezra Gillett, b. Dec. 11, 1772; d. unm. Jan. 16, 1792. 287 Sealah Gillett, b Mar. 18, 1776 ; d. unm. May 6, 1814, in Colchester. 288 Ralph GiUett, b. June 4, 1777. 289 Samuel GiUett, b. Aug. 25, 1779; d. unm. Aug. 9, 1842. 115 HANNAH KELLOGG (sister of the above), b. in Colches ter, Sept. 30, 1740; m. Dec. 5, 1764, Daniel Wood of Somers, Conn., and d. Dec, 1789. Children : 290 Ehasaph Wood, b. Sept. 21, 1767. 291 Daniel Wood, b. Feb. 20, 1770. 292 Theophilus Wood, b. Jan. 3, 1777. 117 MARY KELLOGG (sister of the above), b. in Colchester, Apr. 27, 1745 ; m. Jan. 2, 1772, Nathan Goodspeed, b. JIar. 7, 1735, son of Moses and Hannah (Allen) Goodspeed of Barn stable, Mass. They resided at East Haddam, Conn. Children : 293 Samuel Goodspeed, b. 1773 ; d. 1774. 294 Nathan Goodspeed, b. 1774 ; d. 1776. 295 Mary Goodspeed, b. 1776 ; d. young. 296 Anna Goodspeed, b. 1779; m. Samuel Gilbert; d. in 1860. Had two children. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 345 297 Nathan Goodspeed, b. 1781 ; m. 1802, Judith Higgins ; d. in 1818. 298 Sarah Goodspeed, b. 1783. 299 Moses Goodspeed, b. 1786 ; d. 1786. 300 Joseph Goodspeed, b. Apr. 23, 1787; m. 1st, Sept. 26, 1811, Laura Tyler, b. about 1790, dau. of Sergt. Nathaniel and Esther (Shailer) Tyler; m. 2d, Mrs. Roxy (Bigelow) Robbins. He d. Dec. 23, 1847. Had six children. 119 DANIEL KELLOGG (brother of the above), b. In Colches ter, June 1, 1749 ; m. Jan. 14, 1778, EHzabeth WeUs, b. 1753, dau. of John. They Hved at Colchester. He d. Mar. 28, 1829. She d. May 23, 1815. Children : 301 A son, b. Oct. 20, 1778 ; d. Dec. 25, 1778. 302 Daniel KeUogg, b. Nov. 27, 1779 ; d. unm. May 28, 1822. 303 Charles Kellogg, b. Apr. 4, 1781 ; d. Feb. 6, 1786. 304 Samuel Kellogg, b. Feb. 10, 1783; m. Mar. 27, 1810, Elizabeth Worthington, b. Apr. 14, 1782, dau. of Dan and Lois (Foote) Worthington. They lived at Colchester and Lenox, Mass. 306 John KeUogg, b. Nov. 30, 1784; m. in 1818 EHzabeth Wright, b. Aug. 14, 1788, dau. of Azariah and Mercy (Treadway) Wright of Colchester. Had four chil dren, two of whom married and lived at Colchester. 306 A child, b. Jan., 1786 ; d. Feb. 6, 1786. 307 A child, b. ; d. Mar. 6, 1787. 308 Charles Kellogg, b. Nov. 6, 1791 ; d. unm. Nov. 19, 1831. 125 CAPTAIN EPHRAIM STERLING (Joseph, Jacob, Wil liam), h. in North Stratford (now Trumbull, Conn.), May 27, 1743 ; m. 1st, Nov. 6, 1766, Hannah Hinman, b. Feb. 18, 1744, probably dau. of Justus and Hannah Hinman of North Stratford, who d. Sunday, Dec. 3, 1786, and was buried in the Long Hill burying ground, TrumbuU. The Inscription on her headstone reads : " Mrs. Hannah Sterhng, wife of Capt. Ephraim Sterhng, who departed this Hfe, Dec? 3'^, 1786 In the 43* year of her age." * ' Ancestry op Hannah (Hinman) Sterling Sergt. Edward Hinman came from England and settled first at Stamford, Conn. removed thence to Stratford. There is a tradition, from earliest tunes, that he was one of the bodyguard of King Charles I, as sergeant-at-arms, and that he escaped 346 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Ephraim m. 2d, Jan. 16, 1788, Mrs. Sarah (Silliman) Seeley of Weston, Conn., b. Apr. 5, 1748, who m. 1st, Nov. 22, 1764, Samuel Seeley (b. in 1740, who was killed at Bridgeport, Conn., Apr. 27, 1777). Her issue by 1st marriage were: Catharine, b. Sept. 16, 1765, who m. Enoch Sherman ; * Jemima, b. May 23, 1767, who m. a Jackson; Jesse, b. Apr. 3, 1769; Abijah, b. Aug. 11, 1771, who d. Dec. 22, 1831 ; Daniel, b. Oct. 14, 1773, who d. May 14, 1852, and Samuel, b. Feb. 13, 1777, who d. Nov. 3, 1832. The day before his first marriage, Ephraim's father gave him " twenty acres of Land ... at a place called Walnut Tree HiU, with a new dwelling house thereon, also barn " on the highway and adjoining other land owned by Joseph " and also one acre of land lying on ye South side of highway." On Mar. 17, 1774, Ephraim received another gift of 23 acres from his father, ad joining the above In North Stratford, now Trumbull. He pur chased of Joseph Burroughs, Mar. 5, 1787, for £140, 19 acres, including " % part of a house & barn standing thereon," lying near Ephraim's farm. (Stratford Records.) This land together with ten acres which he bought of Eleazer Fairchild, Mar. 30, 1771, for £24, at Walnut Tree HiU, gave from England during the days of Ohver Cromwell, to save his life from the halter. He m. Hannah, dau. of Francis and Sarah Stiles of Windsor. He was granted his first land in Stratford Mar. 7, 1654. He d. Nov. 26, 1681, in Stratford. His wiU was made in Woodbury, Nov. 17, 1681, in which he named seven children. The youngest was Edward Hinman, Jr., b. in Stratford in 1672 ; was the only son who settled at Stratford with his father. He m. Hannah Jennings, who d. at North Stratford, Aug. 25, 1777, aged 99. The fifth child and third son was Justus Hinman, b. Dec. 28, 1707; m. Hannah , and hved at North Stratford (now Trumbull). The church records of Trumbull give the names of the foUowing children: Mary, b. Oct. 10, 1739, d. in infancy; Elizabeth, b. Jan. 24, 1742; Sarah, b. Dec. 17, 1749; Rachel, b. Feb. 1, 1752 ; Mary, b. Feb. 19, 1757, bapt. Mar. 13, 1757, and they were probably the parents of other chUdren not recorded, among whom was Hannah Hinman, b. Feb. 18, 1744, who m. Ephraim Sterling. (Early Puritan Settlers of the Colony of Conn., R. R. Hinman, 1852 ; Orcutt's Hist, of Bridgeport and Stratford.) ' An interesting example of the use and continuance of Sterling as a Christian name is found in the family of Enoch and Catharine (Seeley) Sherman, though not descendants. Catherine d. in Rupert, Vt., Sept. 17, 1859. Her son Sterhng Sherman b. Aug. 12, 1794, in Rupert, d. there Sept. 27, 1865. His son Samuel Sterling Sher man was hving in Chicago in 1904, aged 88. A nephew of Samuel Sterling Sherman is Sterling S. Sherman, a lawyer of Montrose, Colo., whose son. Sterling S. Sher man, b. Sept. 22, 1883, d. Jan. 17, 1890, and whose thu'd son, Henry Sterhng Sherman, was b. July 7, 1895. Thus we have four generations bearing the name Sterhng. The use of the name throughout 150 years is found in the Graves family of East Haddam, Conn. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 347 Ephraim a farm of about seventy-five acres, all lying on the north side of the highway except one acre. Tradition states that Ephraim Sterling was a soldier in the Revolution, but his name is not given on the published records. His title of Captain was gained in the MiHtia. He was appointed by the General Assembly of the State to be " ensign of the 10th Co. trainband, of 4th Regt." in May 1777, and was made lieuten ant of the same body in May, 1778, but it does not appear that he ever saw active service. (Conn. Rev. RoUs.) A Hst of sub scribers to a fund for the relief of soldiers at Valley Forge Mar. 11, 1778, states that Ephraim gave 12s., It being the largest sub scription. " Mrs. Starling gave 41b. 4 oz of cheese." He was a member of the school committee in North Stratford in 1773. Late in life Ephraim and his wife moved to the vicinity of New Milford, Conn., where his sons Ephraim and David had settled. He d. shortly after. The inscriptions on the gravestones erected to their memory in the GaylordsviUe burying ground are : " In memory of Ephraim Sterling, who died Jan. 13*", 1811. Aged. 68 years," and " In memory of Sarah Sterling, wife of Capt. Ephraim Sterling, who d. Mar. 8, 1835, Aged 87 years." Ephraim's children (from family record and that of the Unity church in Trumbull) by his first wife were: 309 Betty Sterling, b. Wed., Jan. 29, 1772 ; bapt. Apr. 26, 1772 ; m. Seelye. 310 t Joseph Sterling, b. Wed., June 15, 1774; bapt. July 31, 1774; m. . 311 Esther Sterling, b. Wed., May 22, 1776; bapt. July 7, 1776 ; m. Brownson. 312 Hannah Sterling, b. Tues., May 26, 1778 ; bapt. Aug. 2, 1778 ; m. Gaylord. 313 tEphraim Sterling, b. Tues., May 16, 1780; bapt. July 2, 1780 ; m. Lucy Buck. 314 Mary Sterling, b. Wed., Aug. 14, 1782; bapt. Oct. 20, 1782 ; m. Horace Hungerford, and d. Sunday, May 1, 1803. Child by second wife : 316 tDavId Sterling, b. July 17, 1789; m. Betsey Waller. 131 SYLVANUS STERLING (Stephen, Jacob, WUliam), b. in Stratford, Conn., in 1739; m. Esther Sherwood, b. in 1737, 348 THE STERLING GENEALOGY dau. of Nathaniel and Mercy (Sherman) Sherwood of Strat ford. At the time of his marriage, Sylvanus' father gave him " the dwelling house he now lives In, togeather with a quarter of an acre of land the house stands on & joining it, being a place called White Plains in Stratford township, (now in TrumbuU) also a tract of land on y* easterly side of y^ highway over against y* house containing 12 acres and is bounded westerly by highway. The Sylvanus Steeling House southerly on Deacon Booth's land. North on David Lakes land, east on Capt. Nathan Hawley's land. May 17. 1762." (Strat ford Records.) This house, built about 1760, stood on almost the highest ground in the vicinity, at an elevation of about three hundred feet above tide water. It was standing until about the year 1890, when it was torn down. " Selvenus " Sterling saw sixteen days' service in Capt. James Smedley's company of Conn. Militia, In August, 1757, respond ing to the alarm for the relief of Fort WilHam Henry In the French and Indian War. (Conn. Hist. Soe. CoU., Vol. IX.) WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 349 For some reason, not made clear, Sylvanus forfeited some property in November, 1779. (Fairfield Records.) He was one of the selectmen of Stratford in this year. In this capacity he was given the following receipt, which explains itself: " Rec? March 15*" 1779 of Silvanus Starling, one of the Select men of Stratford, Fifty Seven Pounds 12/ ShilHngs Lawful money, which is In full for my Services and the persons under my Com mand in keeping guard at North Fairfield In April 1777. Rec^ Stephen Middlebrook " (Conn. Hist. Soe. Coll, Vol. VIII, p. 278.) Sylvanus and his wife renewed the Covenant In Unity Church at North Stratford, May 23, 1762. Sylvanus Sterling d. intestate, Jan. 6, 1781. He is buried in the Long HiU burying ground in Trumbull. The epigraph on his tombstone reads : " In memory of Mr. Sylvanus Sterling who de parted this Life Jan. 6. 1781, in the 42 year of his age." His estate was distributed May 8, 1786. His widow was given a part of his landed estate and one third of the house and cellar, with a bedroom and chamber over the " Lenten," and the milk room and one third of the barn and floorway, with a fourth part of the land the house stood on. Elij ah, the eldest son, was given a double portion of the house and lands and the remainder of the estate was divided among the surviving children. (Fairfield Probate Records.) Jan. 16, 1786, his widow Esther bought of William PIxlee and Pixlee Judson, for £222, a piece of land of twenty-two acres in " North Stratford near the Meeting House " adj oining land owned by Solomon Booth and Richard Salmon. (Stratford Records.) On Nov. 6, 1788, she sold to Samuel Summers for £40 a piece of land in Stratfield " near the Horse Tavern so called." Mrs. Esther Sterling d. and was buried by her husband's side. The Inscription on the stone over her grave reads : " Esther Ster ling, wife of Sylvanus Sterhng, died July 16, 1811 in her 74 year." Children recorded in the Unity Church Register of TrumbuU : 316 Sylvanus Sterling, b. In AprU; bapt. May 23, 1762; d. young, before 1786. 350 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 317 Eunice Sterling, b. in Jan.; bapt. Mar. 4, 1764; m. Agur Beach. They lived in Patterson, N. Y. She d. Dec. 13, 1839. He d. Aug. 13, 1807, at 51 yrs. 6 mos. They had at least one child, a son Garnsey, who married and lived at Patterson. 319 tElijah Sterling, b. in Sept. 1767; m. Anne Nichols. 3W t PhiHp Sterling, b. Jan. 22; bapt. Mar. 5, 1769; m. Ruth Hawley. 321 tNathaniel Sterling, b. Nov. 11, 1771; bapt. Jan. 19, 1772; m. Phebe Nichols. 322 Gurden Sterling, bapt. July 31, 1774; d. unm. Jan. 31, 1826. 323 t Jesse Sterhng, bapt. Feb. 22, 1778; m. Sarah Gregory. 324 Esther Sterling, b. In Feb. ; bapt. Apr. 8, 1781 ; d. in infancy, before 1786. 132 MARY STERLING (sister of the above), h. In 1741 ; m. in Stratfield, Conn., Feb. 17, 1756, David Sherman, b. Dec. 8, 1736, son of Lieut. David and Sarah (Thompson) Sherman. David Sherman was a farmer near Bridgeport. He was killed by light ning in the old Pequonnock meeting-house in Bridgeport, July 28, 1771. The inscription on his gravestone reads : " Here lyes Buried the Body of Mr. David Sherman who was killed by Hghtining in the House of God at public worship on the 28*" of July 1771, in y" 35*" Year of his Age " Mrs. Mary Sherman d. May 28, 1765. She is buried by the side of her husband. The inscription on the stone above her grave is : " Here lyes y® Body of Mrs. Mary Sher man, Wife to Mr. David Sherman and Dau*"" to Mr. Stephen & Mrs. Eunice Starling, Who departed this Hfe May y^ 28*" 1765 in y** 25*" Year of Her Age." ChUdren : 325 t David Sherman, b. Jan. 22, 1757; m. Rebecca French. 826 Isaac Sherman, d. young. 327 tHulda Sherman, m. Dr. James E. Beach. 133 CAPTAIN ABIJAH STERLING (brother of the above), h. in Stratford, Conn., in 1746 ; m. Sept. 7, 1769, Eunice Sher wood, b. in 1743, dau. of Nathaniel and Mercy (Sherman) Sher wood, sister of Esther, who m. Abijah's brother Sylvanus. On Oct. 14, 1769, five weeks after his marriage, Abijah's father gave him " an acre & one half of my home lot . . . being ye North WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 351 easterly part there of, with ye new dwelling house & ye one half of the barn " bounded in part on Stephen's own land and to be divided from it by a line drawn " to ye bam door & through ye middle of ye barn, also ye equal one half of ye 12 acres & pur chased of Capt. Hawley, also ye equal one half of 14 acres near Daniel Summer's house." (Stratford Records.) This house, on North Avenue, in the present city of Bridgeport, is still standing, although somewhat altered. The Captain Abijah Sterling House On the breaking out of the Revolutionary War, Abijah Ster hng responded to the alarm sent out from Lexington and saw seven days' service in Capt. David Dimon's company, as sergeant, April, 1776. He did not, of course, reach the scene of hostilities in Massachusetts. He was appointed ensign of the 2d Co., 5th Regt., on May 1, 1776, by the General Assembly of the Colony and reappointed by the same body " Ensign of the third company or trainband, in the fourth regiment in this Colony " May 28, 352 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1776. (Colonial Records of Conn., Vol. XV.) In Dec, 1776, he was appointed captain of the same body. (Rev. Rolls of Conn.) He served on the " committee of observation " appointed Dec. 18, 1775, and on a committee selected in Dec, 1776, to keep watch In the town. He was a member of the 4th Regt. of Connecticut Vol unteers under Lieut. Col. Jonathan Dimon, which marched to the rehef of PeekskiU, N. Y., Oct. 6, 1777. While the troops were stationed at PeekskiU, he acted as captain. The men who served under him were: Lieut. William Worden, Ensign Seth Seelye, Ensign Daniel Lacy, Sergt. Joseph Hubbell, Sergt. Ezra Seelye, Sergt. John Hubbell, Abel Seelye, Benjamin HaU, Timothy Wheeler, Nathan Turril, Jonathan Lamb, Lewis Sturges, William Worden, Jr., Ziba Waistcoat, Samuel Sherwood, 3d, David Minat, Elnathan Summers, Enoch Lacy, Robert Wilson, Asa HubbeU, Thomas Hubbell, and Ebenezer Gregory. Abijah was discharged from service Oct. 30, 1777. He again served as Captain under Lieut. Col. Dimon, enlist ing July 5, 1779, to assist in repelling the invasion of Connecticut by William Tryon, the British Governor of New York. Tryon burned Fairfield Village and was defeated by the Colonists in the Battle of Ridgefield. Capt. Abijah Sterling fought gallantly in this encounter. In which General David Wooster was killed. (Conn. Men in the War of the Rev.) Esquire Isaac Sherman, a descendant of Abijah's sister Mary, in his recollections of the early Inhabitants of Bridgeport, relates the following: "Abijah Sterling, Esquire, son of Stephen & grandson of Jacob, was a farmer, a public spirited man, for many years a representative of the General Assembly & was a fine looking man, one of nature's noblemen. He had only a common school education, was justice of the peace and general arbitrator and peacemaker In the parish. " He owned a carriage called a chaise, in the autumn of 1776, it being without a top. He heard that my father David Sherman and Esquire Sterling, brother of Stephen Sterling, then with the Stratfield militia company, under command of Capt. Thaddeus Bennitt, In the city of New York, were, with many of the com pany, sick and dying with the dysentery and he went after them WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 353 with his carriage. He found the two sick men in a barn at Harlem, Capt. Bennitt having discharged them, so that they might try to get home. " He, like the Good Samaritan, put them both in his carriage and then led the horse until they arrived at home, where both recovered." (Orcutt's Hist, of Stratford and Bridgeport.) Abijah was a representative in the General Assembly of Connecticut in the Oct. sessions of 1798 and 1799 and in the May session of 1801. Abijah Sterling was the owner of considerable land in Strat ford and Fairfield. He bought of Daniel Morris, for £78 " silver money," eight acres of land, north of the church In Stratford, Mar. 12, 1781. A year previously, eight acres had been granted him "near Clabbord HiU." Nathan Seeley sold him for £32 18s. 5d. land north of the church. May 23, 1786, and David Sherman, for £7 10s. sold him an acre and a half of salt meadow at Stratfield Beach, Sept. 17, 1786. Sherman sold him an acre and a quarter more of the meadow, for the same money, July 29, 1795. He bought of Josiah French for £126, twelve acres of land adjoining his own in Stratford, Apr. 23, 1787, and of Catharine Bennett of Weston ten acres adjoining. Mar. 13, 1789, for £72. Of Asahel Dudley he bought for £62, on Nov. 16, 1796, an acre of ground, having a house and bam on it, " standing on the Newtown road and surrounded by land already owned by Abijah. Apr. 11, 1799, for £73 he bought an adjoining piece of David Barlow and on May 2 following he sold six acres and a half to Dr. James E. Beach for $143.34. (Fairfield Records.) He inherited considerable property from his father. Most of the land which he owned Hes where is now the city of Bridgeport. He d. Mar. 17, 1802. The inscription on his gravestone in the old Stratfield burying ground is: "In Memory of Abijah Sterling, Esq., who died March 17*" 1802 in the 57*" year of his Age." The inventory of his estate, dated May 28, 1802, mentions a house, bam and cider miU. He died intestate and his estate was administered, June 6, 1803 ; his eldest son David being " ab sent & over sea." 354 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Abijah's wife Eunice is buried near him. The epigraph on her tombstone reads : " In Memory of Mrs. Eunice Sterling, relict of Abijah Sterling, Esq., who died Feb. 16, 1816 in the 73 year of her age." Children : 328 t David Sterling, b. Jan. 6, 1771 ; m. Deborah Strong. j329 Sherwood Sterhng, b. May 6, 1774 ; d. Sept. 22, 1802 ; unm. 330 tDaniel Sterling, b. May 15, 1776; m. Hannah Judson. 331 WilHam Sterling, b. Oct. 24, 1780 ; d. Dec. 22, 1780. 332 t Frederick Abijah Sterling, b. Jan. 29, 1789; m. Sarah Judson. 134 EUNICE STERLING (sister of the above), h. in Stratfield, Conn., Aug. 1, 1751 ; bapt. In 1764 ; m. July 17, 1776, Abraham HubbeU, b. Jan. 26, 1744, son of Nathan and Martha (Finch) Hubbell of Norwalk, Conn. Abraham m. 1st, Oct. 26, 1768, Sarah Wakeman, b. in Fairfield, Conn., Feb. 6, 1748 ; d. Apr. 23, 1772. The issue by the first marriage was : Eunice, b. July 23, 1769, d. Sept. 6, 1769 ; Eunice, b. Sept. 30, 1770, m. Daniel Young of Bridgeport. Abraham Hubbell Hved In Wilton Parish, Norwalk, Conn., and in Stratford, Conn. He d. in Boston, Mass., of smallpox. May 5, 1783. Mrs. Eunice HubbeU d. Sept. 5, 1794. Children : 333 Salmon HubbeU, b. in Stratford, June 8, 1777 ; d. in Jan., 1779. 334 Isaac HubbeU, b. in Stratford, Oct. 18, 1778; d. at sea. May 5, 1795, while on the passage home from the East Indies. 335 Sarah HubbeU, b. Sept. 9, 1780, in Stratford; d. Oct. 30, 1799. 336, tLevI HubbeU, b. Sept. 18, 1782; m. Susan Allen. (HubbeU Gene.) 136 STEPHEN STERLING (brother of the above), bapt. in Stratford, Conn., in 1754 ; m. in Fairfield, Conn., Nov. 3, 1784, Sarah Sherman, dau. of Elnathan and Eunice (Gregory) Sherman. Elnathan was a brother of David Sherman, who m. Mary Sterling (No. 132), Stephen's sister. A few weeks after Stephen's marriage, his father gave him on WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 355 Jan. 26, 1785, a portion of his dwelling house " in Stratford, in y® parish of Stratfield, viz : the South room & the chamber over y^ same, with y® new kitchen, to where the partition now stands, with ye cellar under y^ new part, togeather with chamber and garret over ye same, with two small rooms adj oining the back side of the house & ye equal half of my new barn, Standing West from y® barn yard, with liberty to pass from the highway to said barn where the road now is and also one piece of land joining to the above said house. Bounded South Easterly on ye highway. South Westerly on the present road from ye highway to s*^ barn. North West to where the new fence now stands. North Easterly on said house, also ye Equal one half of 22 acres of land, about one half mile east from ye meeting house." (Stratford Records.) This was the house occupied by Stephen, Jr.'s, grandfather, Jacob. For £30 " silver money," Stephen bought of Stephen Sherman of Stratford six acres of land in Stratford, Apr. 19, 1781. (Fairfield Records.) Dec. 7, 1784, he bought of David Rowland an acre of " Beach Meadow " adj oining land owned by his brother, Abijah Sterling. May 2, 1786, he bought seventeen acres of Zachariah Fairchild In the parish of Stratfield, near his home, for £70. (Stratford Records.) On Apr. 4, 1787, he bought of Ebenezer Sherman three acres of ground, near the other, on Golden Hill and adjoin ing his brother Abijah's land. He and Abijah bought five acres of woodland at Tashua for £41, Dec. 25, 1792, and Mar. 28, 1794, he bought of Abel Lewis for £110 2s. two pieces of land In Strat field. The first was about half a " mile east of the meeting house " with a new dwelling house on it and the other adjoining, with a barn, each parcel of about three acres. Stephen d. at the age of 42. The inscription on his gravestone In the old Stratfield burying ground is : " In Memory of Mr. Stephen Sterhng, who departed this Hfe Oct. 23*^ 1797 in the 43 year of his age " His estate was inventoried June 17, 1798, and was valued at £1365 13s. 6d. It was distributed in May, 1807. Children : 337 Eben Sherman Sterling, b. Jan. 24, 1786; m. Harriet ; he enhsted at Bridgeport, Sept. 30, 1814, 356 THE STERLING GENEALOGY and served three days In the War of 1812. (Conn. Men in War of 1812.) 338 Isaac Sterling, b. Sept. 3, 1788 ; m. Nabby Judd, b. Aug. 23, 1791, dau. of Reuben and Eunice (HubbeU) Judd. He d. in 1820. 339 SaUy Sterling, m. Booth. 139 WILLIAM STERLING (William, WUliam, Richard, Wil liam), h. in Wilton Parish, Conn., July 9, 1755; m. there Apr. 8, 1779, Rhoda Hurlbutt, b. June 23, 1754, probably dau. of Daniel Hurlbutt of " Hurlbutt Street," Wilton, and descendant of Lieut. Thomas who came from England to America about 1630. WilHam Sterhng inherited his father's lands in Wilton and on them he always lived. Apr. 22, 1824, he sold the salt meadow or " Sedge marsh " on Paul's Neck in Fairfield, which his grandfather purchased just ninety-nine years before. WilHam d. Oct. 5, 1828. His wife Rhoda d. Mar. 20, 1824. They are buried in St. Matthew's (Episcopal) cemetery, WUton. Children : 340 tNathaniel Sterling, b. Apr. 1, 1780; m. 1st, Polly Hoyt, 2d, Betsy Knapp. 341 tRachel Sterhng, b. May 25, 1781 ; m. Charles Knapp. 342 Hannah Sterling, b. Jan. 8, 1783 ; d. Apr. 8, 1787. 343 t William Sterling, b. Mar. 10, 1784; m. Aseneth . 344 Stephen Sterling, b. Apr. 24, 1785; d. Feb. 3, 1801. 345 Lewis Sterhng, b. Oct. 2, 1786; d. unm. Oct. 12, 1849. 346 Hannah Sterling, b. Nov. 8, 1787; m. Oct. 6, 1830, Ebenezer Hyatt of Norwalk, and d. there Sept. 1, 1862, without Issue. 347 tisaac Sterling, b. Apr. 29, 1789; m. EHza Knapp. 348 tRetsey Sterling, b. June 19, 1790; m. John Hickok. 349 Daniel Sterling, b. Sept. 29, 1791; m. Oct. 24, 1832, CaroHne, dau. of Nathan Odell of Norwalk. Daniel was a cattle dealer and drover. He d. Jan. 9, 1834, without Issue. His widow m. 2d a Mr. Beardsley and removed to Monroe, Conn. 350 t Sarah Sterling, b. Mar. 29, 1793; m. John Hickok (see No. 348). 351 EUen Sterling, b. Feb. 6, 1796 ; d. Aug. 21, 1816. 352 David Sterling, b. Aug. 19, 1796 ; d. May 23, 1816. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 357 140 ELIZABETH STERLING (possibly sister of the above), b. Feb. 23, 1766 ; m. John Elmore,* b. in Sharon, Conn., Aug. 3, 1765, son of Col. Samuel and Sylvia Elmore of Sharon, later of Elmore, Vt. " John Elmore, Sen., was a native of Sharon ; he settled as a lawyer in Canaan about 1793. He had no great emi nence at the bar but was a great favorite with his associates for his genial humor, pertinent anecdotes, and witty sayings. The last years of his life were zealous in the cause of temperance." (Hist. of Litchfield Co.) He d. Dec. 16, 1849 ; " was taken with a shock of the palsy on Friday Morning, died about 3 o'clock Monday Morning." Elizabeth d. June 22, 1837, " a few moments after 9 0. C. A. M., very sudenly." Children : 353 PhUimon Elmore, b. Nov. 20, 1784. 354 JuHa Elmore, b. Oct. 18, 1786; m. Watson; de scendants live near Torrington, Conn. 355 tJohn Elmore, b. Dec. 17, 1792; m. Phebe Steriing. (See No. 675.) 141 SAMUEL STERLING (Samuel, William, Richard, WU liam), bapt. In Wilton Parish, Norwalk, Conn., June 21, 1746; m. Mary Gregory, b. in 1752. ' Elmore Ancestry Edward Elmer arrived from England in the ship Lixm, Sept. 16, 1632, settled first at Cambridge, Mass., removed to Hartford, Conn., where he was an original proprietor, later removed to Northampton, then to Windsor. He was kiUed in King Philip's War, in 1676. The second of seven children was Samuel Ehner, bapt. at Hartford, Mar. 21, 1647, who m. Elizabeth , b. in 1654. He d., probably at Hartford, about 1691. She m. 2d, Sept. 8, 1693, at Enfield, Conn., Simon Booth, and d. Jan. 26, 1727. The third of five children was Dea. Jonathan Ehner, b. in 1685, who m. Mary , b. in 1690, who d. at Sharon, Conn., Jan. 22, 1783. He re moved to Norwalk, Conn., about 1712 and to Sharon in 1746, where he d. Jan. 5, 1758. (Savage's Gene. Diet, and Stiles Hist, of Ancient Windsor.) Col. Samuel Elmer b. June 19, 1720, one of ten children of Jonathan, was an oflBcer in the Revo lution. He was appointed a maj. in Col. Hinman's Regt., in 1775; next year was appointed a Col. in the U. S. Line. Col. Ehner's name was by mistake spelt Ehnore in the commission he received from Congress and from that circumstance he adopted the latter method of speUing it. He m. Sylvia Pardee, b. June 28, 1736. (Hist, of Sharon, Chas. T. Sedgwick.) Samuel removed to Elmore, Vt., about 1801, where he d. Aug. 23, 1805. She d. at Sharon, Aug. 9, 1792. Col. Samuel's children were: Samuel, b. Aug. 7, 1752, kUled Apr. 28, 1777; Mary, b. Apr. 26, 1754; Mahatabel, b. Jan. 14, 1756 ; Martin, b. Jan. 16, 1764 ; John, b. Aug. 3, 1765. who m. Elizabeth Sterhng; Jesse, b. June 26, 1767; Rachel, b. May, 1769; and Nathan, b. Aug. 19, 1770. 358 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Samuel Sterling was a farmer at WUton, Conn. He was a member of a militia company there in 1767. Upon the breaking out of the Revolution he enlisted. May 13, 1775, as a member of the Ninth Co., Fifth Regt., Conn. Militia; Capt. Nehemiah Beardsley; Col. Waterbury, commanding. This regiment, re cruited in Fairfield county, was raised upon the first call for troops issued by the Legislature, In May, 1775. It marched to New York, in the latter part of June and encamped at Harlem. About Sept. 28, the regiment marched to the Northern Department, under Gen. Saylers and took part In the operations along Lakes George and Champlain. It assisted in the reduction of Fort Johns in October and was afterward stationed In part at Montreal. Samuel was discharged from service Oct. 17, 1775. (Conn. Men in the War of the Revolution.) Samuel entered the ranks again, as he was with Washington in the New Jersey campaign in the winter of 1776-77 and took part in the Battle of Trenton, Dec. 26, 1776. He re-enlisted, Oct. 5, 1777, as a member of Capt. Gilbert's com pany, raised to march to FishklU. For some reason, of which we are unable to judge, Samuel deserted one week later, on Oct. 12. He had served his country faithfully and well in two campaigns, one of them the most important in the history of the Revolution. Samuel Sterling lived at Wilton until 1794. In this year, being then forty-eight years old and In the prime of life, he removed with his family to the valley of Wyoming, in Pennsylvania, and settled first near Wilkes-Barre, removing later to Black Walnut, in Wyo ming (then Luzerne) county, where he d. Apr. 4, 1834. His wife, Mary, d. Aug. 26, 1829. They are buried in Black Walnut cemetery. Children : 356 tisaac Sterling, m. Jones. 357 tDaniel Sterling, b. July 8, 1776; m. 1st, Betsey Jones; 2d, Sarah Sutton ; 3d, Rachel Brooks. 358 Dudley Sterling, supposed son of Samuel; probably drowned in 1794. 359 tEHzabeth Sterling, b. in August, 1778; m. David Adams. 360 t Samuel Sterling, b. in 1786; m. Tamsen Haines. 361 t Josiah Sterhng, b. about 1780; m. Rebecca Townsend. 362 tEleanor Sterling, b. May 11, 1786; m. WilHam Keeler. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 359 363 Benjamin Sterling. He may have been one of two sons of Samuel Sterling who were drowned at the ferry over Tunkhannock Creek about 1794. 364 tJohn Steriing, b. Dec. 8, 1792; m. 1st, Sarah Overficld; 2d, Mrs. Harriet (Clark) Robinson. 365 Harriet Sterling, b. Aug. 21, 1796 ; m. Nicholas Over- field, son of Paul and (Depew) Overfield (she, a dau. of Nicholas Depew, was at the Massacre of Wyoming, and was saved from death by friendly Indians). The Hon. Nicholas Overfield settled at what Is now Meshoppen about 1794, with his father. He became one of the largest landholders and wealthiest men of the county. He was associate judge from 1861 to 1856, and represented his county (then Luzerne) In the State Legislature. He d. Feb. 6, 1859, aged 71. Harriet m. 2d a Mr. Lyman and d. Mar. 14, 1874. No Issue. 142 THADDEUS STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Wilton, Conn., June 4; bapt. July 16, 1749; m. 1st, Lydia' Keeler, b. June 29, 1768, who d. Feb. 8, 1796. He m. 2d, Mary St. John, b. Monday, Aug. 21, 1768, dau. of Isaac and Deborah (Garnsay) St. John, a descendant in the fifth generation of Mat thias Sentlon of Norwalk, Conn. Thaddeus was a farmer at Wilton. He was a private In Capt. Caleb St. John's company. Col. SiUIman's Regt., Conn. Militia; was discharged Sept. 17, 1776, at N. Y. He served in the same company again from Mar., 1777, to Dec. of that year; from Feb., 1778, untU Jan., 1779, and from Mar. to Dec. of 1779. He was a private in Capt. Abraham Gregory's company. Col. Stephen St. John's Regt., Conn. Militia, from Mar. to Sept., 1781. Thad deus was quartermaster of the Third Regt., Light Horse, Conn. MiHtia, Maj. Daniel Starr. He was a pensioner under the act of Congress, approved June 7, 1832, granting pensions to aU soldiers who had served two years or more. Thaddeus d. Mar. 8, 1837. Mary, his widow, d. Dec. 28, 1851. Both buried in WUton. Children by first marriage: 366 tJohn Sterling, bapt. in June, 1772; m. Elizabeth V. Wingert. 367 Martha Sterling, m. Joseph Powers and had issue. 360 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 368 tLydia Sterhng, b. Mar. 3, 1776 ; m. 1st, Henry PearsaU, 2d, Barnabas SouUard. 369 Thaddeus Sterhng, bapt. June 1, 1777; d. in uifancy. 370 t Thaddeus Sterhng, bapt. Mar. 30, 1779; m. Eleanor Ogden. 371 tLockwood Keeler Sterhng, b. Jan. 6, 1781; m. Sarah Powers. 372 AbigaU Sterling, b. in 1786; m. Oct. 6, 1806, Nathan Moorehouse, b. in 1784, son of Michael and Hannah (Hurlbut) Moorehouse. 373 t Sarah Sterling, b. Mar. 29, 1788; m. David Ogden. 374 t Betsey Sterling, m. Lockwood Hanford. 376 tEHza Sterling, b. July 13, 1791; m. Timothy Cole. ChUdren by second marriage : 376 t Sherman Horace Sterling, b. Mar. 24, 1806; m. Anne A. Joyce. 377 t Hawley HuU Sterhng, b. June 1, 1807 ; m. Sarah M. Williams. 378 t WiUiam Smith Sterhng, m. Mary JeUIffe. 144 MARY STERLING (sister of the above), bapt. in Wilton Parish, Norwalk, Conn., June 30, 1764 ; m. there Apr. 2, 1775, David Dunning, Jr., bapt. in Wilton, Aug. 12, 1753, son of David Dunning of Wilton, who m. Hannah Mead in 1745-46. David and Mary lived at Wilton. They renewed the covenant there Apr. 14, 1776. She d. there Mar. 28, 1817. He d. there June 7, 1833. Children : 379 Hannah Dunning, bapt. Apr. 14, 1776. 380 A child, bapt. In 1778. 381 David Dunning, bapt. Oct. 22, 1780. 382 tJohn Dunning, bapt. Sept. 1, 1782; m. Lydia Jessup. 383 Richard Dunning (twin with John), bapt. Sept. 1, 1782; lived to be an old man. 384 James Dunning, bapt. Apr. 21, 1797. (Church Records of Wilton.) 159 BETSY or ELIZABETH STERLING (Nathan, John, Daniel, WilUam), h. in East Haddam, Conn., Dec. 6, 1755. " Wil Ham Rufus Hyde and Mrs. EHsabeth Starlin, baith of Lyme, were LafuUy Married to Each other on the Evening next after the 3'''' Day of October, 1773, by John Lay, 2°^ Justice of the Peace." WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 361 He was bapt. in Lyme, Sept. 2, 1750, son of Benjamin and Abi gaU (Lee) Hyde. They lived at Lyme, where he d. Nov. 13, 1783. Betsy removed to Vermont after his death. Children, recorded In Lyme : 385 William Rufus Hyde, b. Dec. 10, 1775. 386 tEHzabeth Hyde, b. Jan. 4, 1780; m. Benjamin Rock- weU(.?). 387 Alexander Hyde, b. Mar. 6, 1782; probably went with his mother to Vermont and d. unm. (A record of Elizabeth Hyde's family in the pos session of Mrs. Elsie A. Gould of Middleport, N. Y., gives the birth of Olive A., b. Oct. 22, 1798. Whether a child by a second marriage or a son of William R. Hyde, Jr., does not appear, but probably the latter.) 162 ANNA STERLING (sister of the above), b. in East Had dam, Conn., Sept. 13, 1761 ; m. In 1780, Oliver Cone, b. in East Haddam, Dec. 2, 1755, son of Nathaniel and Mary (Graves) Cone * of East Haddam. He was a cooper by trade. He enlisted in May, ' Cone Ancestry Daniel Cone, one of the original proprietors of Haddam, Conn., d. there Oct. 24 1706, aged 80 ; m. Mahitable, 4th dau. of Jared and Ahce Spencer of Hartford, Conn. His son Daniel, b. in Haddam, Jan. 21, 1666 ; m. at E. Haddam, Feb. 14, 1693, Mary Gates, b. m Haddam, Mar. 16, 1674 ; d. at E. Haddam, May 12, 1742. He d. there June 15, 1725. His son George, bapt. in E. Haddam, July 16, 1709; m. Jan. 31, 1733, Mahetable Emmons, b. 1709 ; d. July 6, 1796. He was a farmer at E. Haddam ; d. Aug. 8, 1793. His son Sylvanus, b. at Milhngton, Conn., Aug. 16, 1735 ; m. June 26, 1760, Sarah Ackley, b. 1744; d. in Milhngton, Jan. 20, 1788; m. 2d, Feb. 2, 1792, Charity KeUogg, b. at E. Haddam, Feb. 2, 1750 ; d. Jan. 29, 1813. He d. there Jan. 20, 1822. His son Eleazer b. Dec. 28, 1765 ; m. Nov. 15, 1787, Rebecca, dau. of BarziUa Beckwith of Lyme, Conn., b. in Lyme, Dec. 22, 1767 ; d. at W. GranviUe, Apr. 18, 1848. They settled at W. GranvUle, 1790 ; he d. there Nov. 22, 1831. Then: son Sylvanus m. Clarissa SiU, dau. of Wilham and Jemima (Sterhng) SiU (No. 671). Nathaniel Cone, son of Daniel, 1st, of Haddam, b. there in 1674 ; bapt. in Mid dletown, Conn., June 6, 1675; m., E. Haddam, Sarah, dau. of Thomas and Mary (Graves) Hungerford, b. in New London, Conn., 1679; d. in E. Haddam, Sept. 25, 1753. He d. there 1732. His son Nathaniel b. there Jan. 19, 1712 ; m. Dec. 5, 1745, Mary Graves, b. there in 1727; d. there June 10, 1772. He d. there Apr. 15, 1790. Their sons Ohver and Benjamin m. Anna (No. 162) and Rachel (No. 172) Sterhng respectively. James Cone, son of Nathaniel, grandson of Daniel, 1st of Haddam, b. E. Had dam, Aug. 24, 1698; m. Feb. 10, 1726, Grace Spencer, b. there 1704, d. there Dec. 7, 1767 ; m. 2d, Ehzabeth Warner, b. there July 25, 1724. He was a lieuten ant in the Colonial wars, a member of the Conn. Legislature ; d. at Milhngton, Apr. 4, 1774. His son Sylvanus, bapt. E. Haddam, Jan. 21, 1734, m. Nov. 13, 1755, Hannah Ackley, bapt. Mar. 8, 1742, who d. June 24, 1790; m. 2d, Oct. 6, 1790, Mary 362 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1775, in East Haddam in response to the " Lexington Alarm," and served until Dec. 17 of that year; also served eight months in Capt. Nathan Jewett's company in 1776. July 1, 1780, he enlisted in Col. Heman's regiment and served until Oct. 9 of that year. Shortly after his marriage he removed to Woodstock, Vt., where he lived until 1817, when he migrated to Shelby, Orleans Co., N. Y. He was granted a pension, Sept. 18, 1832. He d. in Shelby, Dec. 4, 1844. Anna d. in Greensburg, Vt., Sept. 24, 1815. Children, born in Woodstock: 388 Lucretia Cone, b. Oct. 23, 1788; m. Daniel Boomer and d. Mar. 17, 1862, without issue. 389 tMary Ann Cone, b. May 17, 1794; m. John Shelp. 390 tMarsena Cone, b. Feb. 16, 1796; m. EHzabeth Purple. 391 t Gustavus A. Cone, b. May 23, 1798; m. Mary A. Garrison. 392 t Sabrina Cone, b. Apr. 9, 1800; m. Flavel Stone. 393 tAnna Sterling Cone, b. June 24, 1803; m. Ablel Bowen. 163 NATHAN STERLIN (brother of the above), b. in East Haddam, Conn., June 3, 1763; m. Mary Wade. He served in Capt. Hungerford's company, in garrison at New London and Groton, Conn., from Nov. 4, 1781, to Jan. 2, 1782; removed to Vermont and settled at Waitsfield in 1794. His mother Is said to have accompanied him on this journey. About 1813 he removed to Moriah, Essex Co., N. Y., where he died. Children (Waitsfield, Vt., Records) : 394 Elisha Sterhn, b. at Kingston, Vt. (now Granville), Oct. 14, 1788. He had a grandson, William Sterling, b. about 1840. 396 Phebe Sterlin, b. at Walpole, N. H., Jan. 31, 1790. 397 Simon Sterlin, b. at Walpole, N. H., Jan. 10, 1792. 398 Jacob Sterlin, b. at Rockingham, Vt., Feb. 2, 1794 ; d. young. ¦ 399 Mary Sterlin, b. at Waitsfield, Vt., Feb. 5, 1796. 400 John Sterlin, b. at Waitsfield, Vt., Mar. 12, 1798. 401 Roxanna Sterhn, b. at Waitsfield, Vt., Mar. 1, 1800. Ehzabeth Graves, b. in Milhngton, 1746, d. there Jan. 23, 1807 ; m. 3d, Nov. 17, 1809, Eunice Spencer, b. 1756, d. at E. Haddom, Oct. 21, 1819; He was a soldier in the French and Indian wars and during the Revolution; d. at E. Haddam, May 5, 1812. His dau. Polly m. Marvil Steriing (No. 192) ; his dau. Anna m. Sterhng Graves of the E. Haddam family of Graves. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 363 402 Calvin Sterlin, b. at Waitsfield, Vt., Aug. 16, 1802. 403 Laura Sterlin, b. at Waitsfield, Vt., June 17, 1804. 404 Jacob Sterhn, b. at Waitsfield, Vt., Jan. 3, 1806; m. . He lived in Weybridge, Vt., for a number of years prior to his death and d. there June 10, 1899. He had: Lewis, d. In 1901. Phebe, m. Orlin Johnson and had Charles J., b. May 1, 1862. Lydia Ann. 166 NAOMA STERLING (sister of the above), h. at East Haddam, Conn., Nov. 1, 1770; m. Jeduthan Wait, b. at Brook field, Mass., June 7, 1764, son of John and Eunice (Morse) Wait. Mr. Wait served continuously in the armies of the Revolution from Apr. 29, 1776, to its close in 1783. His name appears over fifty times in returns on Mass. Revolutionary Archives. He was a farmer. He d. at Waitsfield, Vt., Apr. 2, 1829. Church records show that his widow was dismissed to Illinois, where she probably died. Children : 408 Anna Wait, b. July 10, 1791 ; d. unm. Mar. 25, 1829. 409 Eunice Wait, b. June 6, 1793 ; d. Sept. 5, 1799. 410 EH Wait, b Feb. 6, 1796; removed to Hinesdale, N. Y., probably never m. 411 WilHam Wait, b. Apr. 3, 1797 ; m. 1st, Jan. 22, 1821, Persis Grandy, 2d, Luana Caryl; d. Nov. 15, 1886. 412 Nathaniel Wait, b. Sept. 16, 1799; m. ; had six children; lived at Fayston, Vt. 413 Nathan Wait, b. July 28, 1801 ; m. Jan. 28, 1828, Phi- linda Pomeroy; lived at Fayston. 414 Susannah Wait, b. Aug. 11, 1803; d. Mar. 6, 1814. 415 Levi Wait, b. Aug. 12, 1805. 416 Morgan Wait, b. May 9, 1807; removed to Michigan; m. Fanny Grandy. 417 Elizabeth Wait, b. Mar. 14, 1809 ; m. Oct. 26, 1829, Alan son Wright of Waterbury, Vt. 167 STEPHEN STERLING (Stephen, John, Daniel, WUliam), h. in Sterling City, Lyme, Conn., Mar. 22, 1767 ; m. Sept. 24, 1798, Mary Brown, dau. of Henry Brown. Stephen was a farmer at Sterling Heights, a Httle east of Sterhng City, occupying the 364 THE STERLING GENEALOGY house built by his grandfather John about 1740. He was elected surveyor of highways at a town meeting held Dec. 16, 1790. He and his wife are buried in the Steriing City burying ground. She d. Feb. 1, 1842. The inscription on his stone is, " In Memory of Stephen Sterling who died Oct. 26, 1845. M. 78." Children : 418 ^ Child, StiU born Oct. 1, 1799. 419 t Stephen Sterling, b. May 5, 1800; m. Sarah Marvin. 420 tJohn Sterling, b. Oct. 16, 1803; m. Hannah S. RandaU. 172 RACHEL STERLING (Daniel, John, Daniel, William), h. in East Haddam, Conn., Dec. 29, 1764 ; m. there In 1786 Benjamin Cone, b. there Mar. 22, 1766, son of Nathaniel and Mary (Graves) Cone and brother of Oliver, who m. Anna Sterling (No. 162). They removed to Middletown, Conn., shortly after their mar riage and to Chenango Co., N. Y., in 1800, where he d. Feb. 1, 1806. Children, born in Middletown, Conn. : 421 Rachel Sterling Cone, b. July 16, 1786. 422 Damaris Cone, b. July 27, 1789. 423 t Benjamin G. Cone, b. Apr. 9, 1793; m. Fanny Gamble. 424 t Albert B. Cone, b. May 19, 1798 ; m. Sarah McCune. 173 DANIEL STERLING (brother of the above), h. in East Haddam, Apr. 27, 1768 ; m. in MlUington Parish, East Haddam, Nov. 14, 1792, Jedidah Gates. They removed to Westmoreland, Oneida Co., N. Y., in the Mohawk Valley, where both d. about 1808. Children, born at Westmoreland: 425 tLydia Sterling, b. Aug. 28, 1794; m. Nathan Blair. 426 t Wilham Sterling, b. May 1, 1797 ; m. Mary Whitman. 427 Sally Sterling, b. July 25, 1800 ; m. Dickerson and d. about 16 years thereafter without issue. 178 ELIZABETH MARVIN STERLING (Jacob, John, Daniel, WilUam), b. at Sterling City, Lyme, Conn., July 4, 1769. " Mr. Zelophead Elj' was Legally Joined in Marriage to Miss EHzabeth Starhng on the 5th Day of November, A.D., 1793." He was a son of Ammi R. and Martha (Peck) Ely. (See No. 254.) Zelophehad removed to Genesee Co., N. Y., in 1800, remained WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. one year, returned to Lyme and lived there until Feb., 1814, when he settled in Brooklyn, Susquehanna Co., Penn., where others of his family settled. He d. in Brooklyn, Feb. 18, 1822, aged 52. EHzabeth d. there Apr. 18, 1859. Buried in the old cemetery. Children : 428 Jacob Ely, b. Aug. 30, 1794; drowned In the Lehigh River near Mauch Chunk, Penn., in 1817. 429 tLyman Ely, b. June 21, 1796 ; m. Bathsheba H. Giles. 430 tEHzabeth Ely, b. July 27, 1798; m. John Reed Babcock. 431 tJohn RusseU Ely, b. Sept. 24, 1800; m. Lucinda M. Giles. 432 tParnel Ely, b. Aug. 13, 1802; m. Francis M. Babcock. 433 tHiram Ely, b. July 28, 1806; m. Cyrena L. Vosburg. 434 Jared Ely, b. Apr. 12, 1813; d. Nov. 9, 1820. (AU the children but Jared recorded at Lyme.) 192 MARVIL STARLIN (Simon, John, Daniel, William), h. in East Haddam, Conn., May 6, 1771 ; m. 1st, Polly Cone, b. July 8, 1770, dau. of Sylvanus and Hannah (Ackley) Cone of East Haddam, who d. Mar. 19, 1815; m. 2d, . (See No. 162.) They removed, with their two children, to Washington Co., Ohio, and settled in the northeast part of Watertown township. MarvU was a farmer ; he d. Feb. 25, 1857 ; his 2d wife d. Feb. 16, 1868. He had twenty children. Children by first marriage: 435 Polly Starlin, b. Sept. 8, 1792 ; m. Apr. 26, 1813, Ilyna Danielson; d. Oct. 5, 1874. 436 Walter Starlin, b. Jan. 21, 1794. 437 MarvU StarHn, b. Jan. 16, 1796; m. Mar. 20, 1814, Polly Smith; d. in Feb., 1874. 438 Patty Starlin, b. Apr. 23, 1797 ; d. Dec. 7, 1867. 439 Erastus Starlin, b. Jan. 26, 1802; d. Sept. 29, 1871. 440 Joseph Starlin, b. June 17, 1804 ; d. in June, 1873. 441 Asenath StarHn, b. Mar. 27, 1806. 442 tLorena Starlin, b. June 10, 1807 ; m. EHas H. Wolcott. 443 Phihnda StarHn, b. Jan. 12, 1809. 444 Ogden Starlin, b. Feb. 9, 1811. Children by second marriage: 445 Naoma Starlin. 446 Ama StarHn. 366 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 447 Anna Starlin. 448 Ebenezer StarHn. 449 WiUiam StarHn. 450 EHza Starlin. 451 David Starlin. 462 Stephen Starlin. 453 Hannah Starlin. 454 Lucy Starlin. 197 SIMON STARLIN (brother of the above), b. In East Had dam, Conn., Sept. 21, 1779; m. EHzabeth Gibbs. Lived in Wash ington Co., Ohio. His wife may have been that EHzabeth StarHn whose estate was administered at Marietta about 1852. Child (undoubtedly there were others) : 455 tDeborah Starling, b. Jan. 10, 1796; m. John T. Deming. 212 IRENE STERLING (Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. at Sterling City, Lyme, Conn., Oct. 17, 1758 ; m. May 29, 1775, Eleazer Mather, b. in Lyme, June 22, 1753, sixth son of Dr. Eleazer and Annie (Watrous) Mather * of Lyme. Four of Eleazer, Jr.'s brothers were physicians, three In Con necticut and one in New York. Eleazer Mather practiced his pro fession in Lyme. Irene d. about 1818. Eleazer d. in 1837. ' Mather Ancestry The Rev. Richard Mather of Lowton, Winwick Parish, Lancashire, Eng., the distinguished minister, b. in Lowton in 1596 ; d. in Dorchester, Mass., Apr. 22, 1669 ; m. 1st, Sept. 29, 1624, Catharine, dau. of Edmund Holt of Bury, who d. in 1655 ; m. 2d, Aug. 26, 1656, Sarah Story, wid. of Rev. John Cotton, dau. of Richard Hankridge of Boston, Eng. She m. 1st, WiUiam Story; d. May 27, 1676. The Rev. Richard Mather was the son of Thomas Mather of Lowton, grandson of John Mather of Low- ton. Richard's son, Timothy Mather, b. m Liverpool, Eng., in 1628 ; m. 1st, Catharine, dau. of Gen. Humphrey Atherton ; m. 2d, Ehzabeth, dau. of Amiel Weeks, Mar. 20, 1678-79. He was a farmer at Dorchester; d. Jan. 14, 1684. His son Richard, b. in Dorchester, Dec. 22, 1653; m. July 1, 1680, Catharine Wise of Dorchester. He removed to Lyme, Conn., where he was a farmer and where he d. Aug. 17, 1688, on the 63d anniversary of the landing of the family in America. His second son, Lieut. Joseph Mather, of Lyme, was b. June 29, 1686 ; m. Phebe , and d. Sept. 30, 1749. Then: son, Elezer Mather, M.D., of Lyme, b. there Nov. 17, 1716 ; m. Annie Watrous, Nov. 15, 1741. He was a graduate of Yale in 1737, an eminent physician and a krge landholder on the east side of the Connecticut river. He d. Nov. 21, 1798. His son Elezer, b. June 22, 1753 ; m. Irene Sterhng. Richard, 1st, of Lyme, also had Capt. Timothy Mather of Lyme, b. Mar. 20, 1681 ; m. Sarah Noyes and d. July 25, 1755. Then- dau. Catharine, b. Jan. 11, 1717, m. Ehsha Marvin and d. Dec. 4, 1799. {See No. 252.) WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 367 Children : 456 tEleazer Mather, b. Dec. 30, 1775 ; m. 1st, Lorinda Abbott ; 2d, Fanny WiUIams. 457 t Watrous Mather, b. May 11, 1778; m. Hannah Thompson. 458 t Seth Mather. 459 Sterling Mather. 460 Irene Mather. 461 Betsey Mather. 462 t Samuel Sterling Mather, b. in 1786; m. Catharine Abbott. (Mather Genealogy, Horace E. Mather, Hartford, Conn., 1890.) 213 SARAH STERLING (sister of the above), h. In Sterling City, Dec 20, 1761 ; m. there Sept. 28, 1783, Lemuel Lee, b. May 3, 1760, eleventh child of Col. Benjamin and Mary (Ely) Lee * of Lyme. ' Ancestry op Lemuel Lee, Sr. Thomas Lee with his father, Thomas, his mother, two sisters, Phebe and Jane and a brother of the mother named Brown, came from England about 1641 to New England. The father died on the voyage of smallpox. Thomas Lee, Jr., m. 1st, Sarah Kirtlane, by whom he had John, Thomas, and Sarah; he m. 2d, Mary Dewolf and had Wilham, Stephen, Mrs. Joseph Beckwith, Mrs. Samuel Peck, Phebe, Hannah, Lydia. Hannah m. John Griswold and was the mother of Gov. Matthew Griswold, John Lee m. Ehzabeth Smith and had : Sarah, m. John Lay ; Phebe, m. James Elder- kin; Jane, m. Thomas Way; Mary, m. John Comstock of New London; Hepse- beth, m. 1st, Ehsha Lee, 2d, John SUl; Johannah, m. John Beckwith; John, Joseph, and Benjamin. (The family paper from which these minutes were taken dated "MontviUe, Conn., May, 10, 1807 ".) Benjamin Lee, b. Sept. 5, 1712; d. Apr. 11, 1777, m. Jan. 28, 1735, Mary Ely, b. May 8, 1716 ; d. Aug. 29, 1796. Mary Ely was a dau. of Daniel Ely, granddaughter of William Ely, a son of Richard Ely. {See Daniel Sterling, No. 12, and Ely Ancestry, No. 254.) The chUdren of Benjamin and Mary (Ely) Lee were: Mary Ann, b. Jan. 28, 1736, d. at 18 mos.; Mary Anna, b. Nov. 16, 1738, m. Benjamin AtweU, whose son Joseph AtweU m. Ruth Perkins Sterling, Sarah (Sterhng) Lee's sister (No. 218) ; Benjamin Lee, Jr., b. Feb. 27, 1740, hved near Lyme, had eleven chil.: Stephen, George, Zenas, Joseph, Charles, Benjamin, SaUy, Lucy, Lydia, and two others ; Wil ham Lee, b. Apr. 7, 1742, d. June 12, 1815 ; Lucy Lee, b. Jan. 19, 1745, d. Sept. 13, 1767; Martin Lee, b. June 19, 1747, m. Dec. 23, 1771, Sabia Mmer, d. May 6, 1779; they had three children, of whom Christopher Lee, b. Oct. 23, 1772, m. Lucy Sterhng, Sarah (Steriing) Lee's sister (No. 219) ; Esther Lee, b. July 27, 1760, m. Samuel Comstock; AbigaU Lee, b. Nov. 30, 1752, d. Apr. 27, 1827; John Lee, b. May 14, 1755, m. and had Martin, John Burnham, Xerxes Ely, Erastus, Samuel, Rebecca, and Mary Polly; Betsey (or EUzabeth) Lee, b. May 25, 1757, d. July 25, 1826, m. Joseph Chester, b. Jan. 27, 1758, son of Joseph and Ehzabeth (Otis) Chester, brother 368 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Lemuel is called " Colonel " by his descendants. He probably gained this title in the Conn. State Militia. According to the Conn, and Lyme records Lemuel was a soldier of the Revolution, although at the date of his enlistment he was but two days past his fifteenth birthday. He enlisted as a private May 5, 1775, in the 4th Co., 2d Regt., Conn. Vols., and was discharged from service Dec. 19, 1776. This regiment, recruited mainly in the eastern part of the Colony of Connecticut, was raised in response to the first call for troops by the Legislature made in April and May, 1775. It marched by companies to camps around Boston, took post at Roxbury, and served during the siege until expiration of term of service. De tachments served at Bunker HIU, June 17, 1775, and in Arnold's Quebec expedition, Sept. to Dec, 1775. Lemuel enlisted a second time in June, 1776, as a member of Capt. Eell's Co. This battalion, the third of Wadsworth's Brigade, was raised to reinforce Washington at New York. It saw service in New York City and on Long Island. Was caught in the retreat from the city Sept. 16, 1776, and suffered some loss. Engaged in the Battle of White Plains, Oct. 28, 1776, Lemuel was discharged from service Dec. 26, 1776. Lemuel and Sarah, in company with their sons Samuel and George and their daughter Sarah, migrated, in 1817, to New Lyme, in the Western Reserve, Ohio, including what is now Ashtabula Co. Their son Lemuel, Jr., and daughter Betsey (Lee) Champlin, had preceded them by a few years. On this journey they stopped at Pitcher, Chenango Co., and at Lima, Livingston Co., N. Y., where Sarah's brothers and sister and other relatives had settled. of Mabel Chester, who m. James Steriing, Sarah (Sterling) Lee's brother (No. 217) ; Lemuel Lee, b. May 3, 1760, m. Sally Sterhng; David Lee, b. July 5, 1762. Daniel Lee, the last named, youngest brother of Lemuel Lee, m. Feb. 5, 1784, Lydia Ann EUiot, b. July 15, 1760. Their children were: WUliam EUiot, b. Nov. 5, 1784; Nancy Atwater, b. Apr. 30, 1787; Sophia, b. Feb. 20, 1789; Harriet, b. Jan. 7, 1791; Fanny, b. Oct. 20, 1792; Sophronia, b. Aug. 25, 1794; Benjamin Franklin, b. May 9, 1796; Daniel Matthew, b. June ; AUen CampbeU, b. Oct. ; Charlotte, b. Aug. , and Sally, b. Mar. . Daniel Lee, the father, d. Sept. 10, 1803. (The famUy Bible in which are preserved these records of the Lee family, back to Benjamin, 1712, was in the possession of a dau. of Eusebius Lee, at Ashtabula, Ohio, in 1902.) WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 369 Sarah, commonly called " Sally," was a lady of great culture and refinement. Col. Lemuel Lee was a highly educated gentleman who devoted many years of his life to teaching. He always took an active part in all projects for the advancement of education or the betterment of his community. He d. July 26, 1826. Sarah d. Feb. 3, 1833. Both were buried at New Lyme. Their children, born In Lyme, Conn., were : 463 A son b. and d. Aug. 2, 1784. 464 Martin Lee, b. May 10, 1786. He was a merchant In N. Y. City, in company with his brother Calvin. He went to the West Indies to trade, was taken sick and died, unm., June 27, 1821, and was burled on the island of Martinique. 465 Calvin Church Lee, b. Mar. 4, 1788 ; he went South, sick ened and d. Oct. 6, 1808, and was buried at Mobile, Alabama ; unm. 466 tBetsey Sterling Lee, b. Aug. 19, 1790; m. Christopher ChampHn, No. 546. 467 James Sterhng Lee, b. May 13, 1792. He went to sea ; was ice-bound one winter on the coast of Russia and was given up as lost, but finally, after eighteen months' perilous voyage, returned to New York. He shipped again and started on another voyage. This vessel, which sailed in 1817, was never heard of after ward; unm. 468 tLemuel Lee, b. Nov. 27, 1794; m. Nancy Dodge. 469 A daughter, b. July 21, 1796; d. next day. 470 t Samuel Sterling Lee, b. Sept. 5, 1797 ; m. Esther Tinan. 471 tGeorge Dudley Lee, b. Sept. 1, 1798; m. Phebe CHsby. 472 t Sarah Maria Lee, b. Nov. 1, 1803; m. the Rev. Orrin Abbott. 214 CAROLINE STERLING (sister of the above), h. at Ster ling City, May 21, 1764; m. there in Dec, 1781, Joseph Lord,* b. in 1757, son of Joseph and Sarah (Wade) Lord of Lyme, Conn. • Ancestry op Joseph Lord Thomas Lord, b. in England in 1585, came to New England in the ship Elizabeth & Anne with wife Dorothy, in May, 1635. Settled first in Newton, Mass., thence removed to Hartford, Conn., in 1636. His son WUliam Lord, b. in 1623, settled at Saybrook, Conn. ; m. abt. 1642, Dorothy ; d. May 17, 1678. {See Capt. WiUiam Sterling, No. 110, and Phebe (Sterhng) Marvin No. 252.) They had Thomas Lord, b. at Saybrook, Dec, 1645, who m. Dec. 22, 1693, 370 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Joseph Lord served In the Conn. MiHtia at the time of the Revolution. His record is not definitely established, though it seems probable that he was the " Joseph Lord, Jr." who entered Capt. Holmes Co., Aug. 3, 1778 ; discharged Sept. 14, 1778. This company of militia, a part of the force under Brig. Gen. John Tyler, served under Gen. Sullivan and engaged in the attempt to dislodge the British at Newport. He was a pensioner during the latter years of his Hfe, as was Caroline Sterling Lord after her husband's death. Joseph and Caroline Lord removed in the summer of 1803 to Chenango Co., N. Y., reaching there about the first of June. They settled at Pharsalia. Caroline was thus the first of her family to reach Chenango Co. Her sister Ruth (Sterling) Atwell came in 1809 and her half brother. Lord, in 1811. Joseph settled on the farm now occupied by his grandson James Lord. He built and was Interested In the mill property in that vicin ity. At the first town meeting, held Mar. 3, 1807, he was elected one of two overseers of the poor. He d. Aug. 10, 1839. Caroline (Sterling) Lord d. there at the advanced age of 96 years, 7 mos. and 27 days Jan. 17, 1861. From an obituary notice pubHshed at the time, we quote: " In Pharsalia, the 17th of January last at the residence of her son David Lord, of old age and infirmity, Mrs. Caroline Lord [died]. Mrs. Lord and her husband, Mr. Joseph Lord were among the first settlers of the town and shared In common with others its numerous privations and hardships. By her great use fulness in society and Christian virtues, and the great age she attained, she was a subject of interest to all who knew her. Possessing, naturally, a strong and healthy constitution and an unusual degree of courage, she made herself one of the most useful women of the age in which she Hved. Of a cheerful dis position and pleasing in her manners she won the esteem and re gard of all who knew her. She adorned a christian profession by a well ordered life and her examples are worthy of imitation. . . . Passing gradually from a life of usefulness into a second state of childhood, she had ceased to labor or to mingle with the Mary Lee, and d. at Lyme, June 27, 1730. Then- son, Joseph Lord, b. in 1697; m. AbigaU Comstock; he d. in 1736. Then- son Joseph Lord, b. in 1730; m. Sarah Wade ; he d. in 1788. Theh' son Joseph Lord, 3d, b. in 1767 ; m. Carohne Sterhng. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 871 busy world and its cares. Having outlived all her youthful com panions and several of her children she had come down to the present day, a pattern of former generations. Though sur rounded by familiar objects and many former friends, yet she lived in an age and among those she knew little of ; lived to see the fifth generation. . . ." Children of Joseph and Caroline Lord, all born on Lord Hill, Lyme, Conn., except the youngest: 473 t Isaiah Lord, b. Oct. 10, 1782; m. 1st, Anna Cotton, 2d, Elizabeth Kenyon, 3d, Anna Baldwin. 474 t Caroline Lord, b. Dec. 13, 1785; m. Russel Stewart. 475 Harriet Lord, b. Apr. 19, 1787 ; m. Weaver ; moved to Ohio. Had a large family. 476 t Sukey Lord, b. Feb. 27, 1789; m. Jonathan Kenyon. 477 tEHza Lord, b. Dec. 18, 1791 ; m. Asa Kenyon. 478 Azubah Lord, b. Mar. 20, 1794 ; m. Weaver ; moved to Ohio. Had a family. 479 Joseph Lord, b. Aug. 27, 1796; m. ; d. Apr. 7, 1864 ; had one son, Albert and several daus. 481 t Samuel Sterling Lord, b. Oct. 20, 1798; m. Desire Babcock. 482 tDavId Lord, b. Oct. 23, 1800; m. 1st, Polly M. Brown, 2d, Livonia Brown. 483 tRoswell Lord, b. Apr. 17, 1805; m. 1st, Hannah Newton; 2d, Amy Wheeler. 215 CAPTAIN SAMUEL STERLING (brother of the above), h. at Sterling City, Sept. 1, 1766; m. at Saybrook, Conn., Nov. 29, 1792, Mehitable Whittlesey, b. at Saybrook, Mar. 19, 1769, dau. of Azariah and EHzabeth (Wllhams) Whittlesey * of Saybrook. ' Ancestry op Mehitable (Whittlesey) Sterling John Whittelsey, b. in 1593, of Cambridgeshire, Eng. ; m. in London, Oct., 1621- 22, Lydia Terry. Their son John Whittelsey, b. in Cambridgeshire, Eng., July 4, 1623, came to America with the Lords Saye and Seal Company in 1635, settled at Saybrook, Conn. ; m. there June 20, 1664, Ruth Dudley, b. in Guilford, Conn., Apr. 20, 1645, dau. of WUliam and Jane (Lutman) Dudley. He d. Apr. 15, 1704. Mrs. Ruth Whittle sey, d. Sept. 27, 1714. Their son Stephen Whittlesey, b. at Saybrook, Apr. 3, 1667 ; m. Oct. 14, 1696, Rebecca Waterous, b. Sept. 20, 1677, dau. of Abraham and Rebecca (Clarke) Waterous of Saybrook, granddau. of Jacob of New London, Conn. Stephen Whittlesey d. in 1760, Mrs. Whittlesey d. abt. 1715. Then: son Ambrose Whittlesey, b. Jan. 13, 1712-13 ; m. Mar. 9, 1732, Elizabeth Mather, b. in Saybrook in 1710. Am brose d. at Saybrook, Apr. 17, 1756. Their son Azariah Whittlesey, b. Feb. 2, 1741-42 ; m. in 1763, Ehzabeth WiUiams, b. Dec. 29, 1747. Azariah was drowned at the ferry at Saybrook, Conn, (across the river to Lyme, which the family had conducted since the 372 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Samuel and his wife migrated to the then " Far West," to Ontario County, New York State, shortly after his marriage. He was not only the first of his father's family to settle in this state, two brothers and a sister eventually migrating to the same locality, but he was one of the first of the Connecticut family, if not the first, to make a settlement In New York. He settled first in what is now the township of Bloomfield, Ontario county, and removed about 1803 to what is now the township of Lima, Livingston county, where he shortly afterward built a house, which is still standing (1907) and occupied. In a list of those receiving a bounty for killing wolves in 1797, in the township of Bloomfield, Samuel is credited with one head. (Hist, of On tario Co., 1893.) Samuel Sterling was appointed ensign of the militia company organized in the township of Geneva, Ontario county. Mar. 28, 1798, and was promoted to lieutenant, Aug. 27, 1798. On Feb. 19, 1802, he was appointed captain of the same company. Apr. 10, 1805, " Ashel Warner was appointed emigrant), Apr. 9, 1807. Mrs. Whittlesey d. May 22, 1823. Their dau. Mehitable, b. Mar. 19, 1769, m. Samuel SterUng. (Whittlesey Gene., Chas. B. Whittlesey, 1898.) Ruth Dudley who m. John Whittlesey, dau. of Wilham Dudley, b. in Richmond, Surrey, Eng., who came to Guilford, Conn. He m. Aug. 24, 1636, Jane Lutman of Wysborough Green, Eng. He d. Mar. 16, 1683-84 ; she d. May 1, 1674. Wilham was the son of David Dudley of Darking, Surrey, in 1630, son of Squire Thomas Dudley of Darking, who m. in 1612 — White. He. d. in 1649, son of Robert Dudley, b. 1533) d. 1584, a descendant of the Barons Sutton of Dudley {see Burke's Extinct Peerages, and through them of Alfred the Great and the Saxon Kings, of Wilham the Conqueror and Hugh Capet as well as of Charlemagne and the Kings of Spain, Denmark, Italy, Norway, and Jerusalem, and of Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. (Dudley Gene., Dean Dudley, 1886.) Elizabeth Mather, who m. Ambrose Whittlesey was the dau. of Rev. Azariah Mather, b. in 1685, a graduate of Yale, 1705, a tutor at Yale, who m. Mattie Taylor. He was a son of Rev. Samuel Mather, b. 1650, m. Mar. 3, 1708, Annie or Hannah Treat. Samuel was one of the founders of Yale College. He was a son of Timothy Mather {see Irene (Sterhng) Mather, No. 212). Mattie Taylor was the dau. of Rev. Daniel Taylor, who m. Davie, dau. of Sir John Davie, a merchant of London, who came to New England in 1662 and settled at BUlerica; m. Elizabeth, dau. of James Richard. Sir John Da^ae was the son of Humphrey Davie who m. a White and d. in 1689, son of Sir John Davie, created baronet in 1641, m. Julian Strode; the son of John Davie, mayor of Exeter, 1584, son of Robert Davie. Hannah or Annie Treat was the dau. of Hon. Robt. Treat, bapt. Feb. 25, 1624-25. Major of Connecticut troops in 1670; m. Jane Tapp, dau. of Edmund Tapp of Milford, Conn. Robert, a son ot Richard Treat, b. 1584, in Pitsminster, Eng. ; m. Apr. 27, 1615, Alice, bapt. May 10, 1594, dau. of Hugh Gaylord. Richard, son of Robert Trott, m. Sept. 17, 1527, son of Richard Trott, son of WUUam Trott of Staple Grove, 1503, son of John Trott. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 373 Capt. vice Samuel Sterling, moved." (Council of Appointment, State of N. Y., Military Records, 1903.) Livingston county was erected from parts of Ontario and Genesee counties by an act of the Legislature, Feb. 23, 1821. Samuel and his brave wife necessarily endured all the priva tions and vicissitudes of a primitive pioneer existence. Samuel d. at Lima Aug. 27, 1836. She d. there Feb. 16, 1864. Both are buried at Lima. Children : 484 t Wilham Burrows Sterling, b. Dec. 27, 1793; m. Isabel Kelso. 485 t Alphonso Sterling, b. July 28, 1795; m. Mary Horton. 486 t Azariah Whittlesey Sterling, b. June 29, 1797 ; m. 1st, Miranda Leach; 2d, Mrs. Lydia Hughes. 487 tEHza Sterling, b. July 18, 1799; m. the Rev. Joseph Badger. 488 t Almira Sterling, b. Apr. 5, 1801 ; m. Aaron Frost. 489 t Samuel Perkins Sterling, b. Feb. 2, 1803; m. 1st, Ara minta Leach; 2d, Maria N. Whittlesey; 3d, Mrs. Jane Shutters. 490 Fanny Sterling, b. Jan. 16, 1807; m. Richard H. Lee; d. at Honeoye Falls, N. Y., in July, 1885, without issue. 491 tMercia Mehitable Steriing, b. Jan. 8, 1809; m. the Rev. Amasa Stanton. 492 t George Pickney Sterhng, b. Apr. 22, 1812 ; m. Miranda Bond. 216 ELIZABETH STERLING (sister of the above), h. at Ster ling City, Nov. 3, 1768; m. at Lyme, Oct. 10, 1790, WilHam Ross, b. in Scotland Parish, Windham Co., Conn., Mar. 29, 1761, son of Jeremiah and Ann (Paine) Ross.* (The Church Record of • Ancestry op William Ross Joseph Ross, one of the proprietors of Ashford, m. Sept. 6, 1716, Sarah Utley, probably dau. of Jeremiah Utley of Scotland Parish, Windham Co., Conn. Their thttd son was Jeremiah Ross, b. July 26, 1721. Joseph removed to Pomfret in 1718. He was selectman several times and was twice elected to the General Assembly. Jere miah m. Oct. 3, 1744, the first cousin of his brother Joseph's wife, Ann Paine, dau. of Mr. Samuel Paine. They removed to Scotland Parish where their chUdren were b., later removing to MontviUe, Conn. Then: children were Aleph, b. Dec. 22, 1745; Ann, b. Feb. 1, 1747; Perran, b. July 10, 1748; Mary, b. Dec. 23, 1753; Jeremiah, b. Jan. 14, 1759; WUham, b. Mar. 29, 1761. Jeremiah, Sr.'s, brother Joseph was the inti mate friend of Gen. Israel Putnam, and held the rope attached to Putnam's waist when 374 THE STERLING GENEALOGY the North Society, Lyme, says : " Capt. William Ross of Wilks- bury to Miss Betty Sterlin, Lyme.") The following account of Gen. Ross' life is prepared by a great-grandson, Sidney R. Miner, Secy, of the Wyoming (Penn.) Hist, and Geological Society : William Ross came with his father and family from MontviUe, New London Co., Conn., some time in the early part of the year 1774, to Wyoming. On the 1st of July, 1778, he marched with a scouting party of nearly four hundred men, under command of Col. Zebulon Butler, from Forty Fort, where the settlers had gath ered for protection from Indians, to Exeter, the scene of the mas sacre of the Hardings, which had occurred on the 30th of June. On the 3d, being without arms, his two elder brothers, Perrin and Jeremiah, having taken them into the battle, he remained in the fort. His brothers were both killed. On receiving news of the defeat, he and all his father's family fled (thus escaping the " Mas sacre of Wyoming," which occurred In the fort, July 5). He and his mother and sister, Sarah Slocum (wife of Giles Slocum), took the Nescopeck path, through Fort Allen to Stroudsburg, where the latter entered the wolf's den, as is so often recorded. Jeremiah's next elder brother, Simeon, was killed at the battle of Germantown, Oct. 4, 1777. Of Jeremiah's chUdren, Perran, was a lieutenant in the 24th Regt. of Inlty., usually caUed the "Westmorland Regt." He m. Mercy Otis of MontvUl and was the father of five children. He and his brother Jeremiah, Jr., were killed July 3, 1778, at the Wyoming (Penn.) Massacre. William Ross, youngest son of Jeremiah, m. Elizabeth Sterhng. The Paine family of County Norfolk, the English house of Stephen Paine, the first of them to come to America, can be traced back to before 1341. Stephen Paine, orig inally from Shropham, near Hingham, County Norfolk, Eng., came to New England in the ship Diligent, of Ipswich, in 1638. Settled first at Hingham, Mass., freeman there in 1639, representative to Assembly in 1641, elected deputy to the court at Plymouth in 1645, which office he held until 1660. Stephen m. 1st, Rose , who d. Jan. 20, 1660 ; m. 2d, 1662, wid. Alice Parker of Plymouth, who d. Dec. 5, 1682. He d. Aug. 1679. Had, b. in England in 1629, Stephen Paine, who came to Massachusetts with his father, removed to Rehoboth, was a farmer by occupation, served in King PhUip's War, d. at Rehoboth, in Jan., 1678. His fifth child was Samuel Paine, b. in Rehoboth, May 12, 1662, who m. 1st, Anne Peck, Dec. 16, 1685, dau. of Samuel, granddau. of Joseph Peck. She d. Feb. 26, 1703. Samuel m. 2d, Jan. 8, 1709, AbigaU (Bartholomew) Frizzell, wid. of Joseph, who d. in 1752, aged 79. Samuel Paine d. May 11, 1736, leaving a large estate. His eldest son was Samuel Paine, b. Sept. 14, 1686 ; removed from Rehoboth to Pomfret, Conn., about 1706 ; m. in 1709 Ruth Perrin, dau. of Abraham and Sarah (WaUcer) Perrin, b. in Rehoboth, Mass., Mar. 30, 1688; selectman and deputy to Gen eral Assembly. He d. Feb. 15, 1733 ; she d. June 6, 1725. Theu- dau, Ann, b. Feb. II, 1720; m. Jeremiah Ross. (Hist, of Rehoboth; Paine Gene.; Bailey's Plymouth CoU.; Tanner's Gene. Reg.; Savage's Gene. Diet.; Hist, of Dedham; Plymouth Col. Records.) WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 375 they met their sisters Aleph and Polly, who had gone down the river to Harris Ferry (now Harrisburg), thence via Reading to the rendezvous, and their four other sisters. All except his mother and sister Sarah returned with Capt. Spalding to Wyoming In the following August, 1778. They settled down again in the Wilkes-Barre Fort, he being now the head of the family. He kept the fodder about half a mile from the fort and always went armed when he fed his cattle. Indians made frequent incursions into the neighborhood and would burn the hay and kill or drive off the cattle of the settlers. On the 23d of March, 1779, two hundred and fifty Indians attacked the fort, but were repulsed with the help of the only cannon the settlers possessed. William Ross took part In the Pennamite and Yankee Wars and in July, 1784, marched with twenty-nine picked men under Capt. John Swift, to meet an armed force of Pennamites under command of Maj or Moore, who were reported to be at Earner's on their way to attack the Yankee settlers. On the 2d of August they met on Locust Hill, in Northampton county, near StoddardsviUe, and one of the Pennamites was killed and several were wounded on each side. On the 8th of the same month, upon the arrival of Col. John Armstrong, Secretary of the Supreme Executive Council, and the Hon. John Boyd, a member of the same, Mr. Ross and the other men who had been in Swift's company at Locust Hill were arrested by Armstrong's order (although he had promised on his faith as a soldier and his honor as a gentleman that they should be pro tected) on the charge of murder, bound with cords, thrust into the guard house and threatened with instant death if they attempted to escape. They were handcuffed in pairs, right and left, all bound together, and each couple tied to two soldiers with ropes, and sent to Easton under a strong guard; Col. Armstrong giving the order, as they were about to start, that If any of the prisoners attempted to escape the whole number were to be put to death immediately, adding that the government would indemnify the guards for so doing. Going up the mountain, some hung back and contrived to loosen their hands and cut the cords. Two escaped at Earner's. Mr. Ross, by superior activity, took leave at Heller's. The rest reached Easton and were lodged In jaU. 376 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Later, In more peaceable times, Mr. Ross joined the mihtla of Pennsylvania, and In June, 1788, was captain of a company located at Wilkes-Barre. This company, with three others, includ ing a troop of cavalry under Capt. J. P. Schott, were ordered out on the 27th of June, when Col. Pickering was abducted for the purpose of rescuing him. In the pursuit, Capt. Ross, with fifteen of his company, in ascending the east bank of the Susque hanna, near Meshoppen, encountered a party of Yankees under the head of Gidean Dudley. In the action which ensued, Capt. Ross was hit by a ball which passed through his body. He was removed to Wilkes-Barre, where he slowly recovered. In recogni tion of his services on this occasion, he was presented by the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth with a hand some sword. Engraved thereon was the following inscription: " The Supreme Executive Council presents this mark of their approbation acquired by your firmness in support of the laws of the commonwealth on the 4th of July, 1788. Charles Biddle, Sec'y." In 1789-90 Mr. Ross was captain of the Third Company of the First Battalion of Luzerne county militia, commanded by Lieut. Col. Matthias HoUenbeck, and in 1790 was elected one of the first justices of the peace for the Second District of Luzerne county. On the first of September, 1791, he was appointed for " the district of Wilkes-Barre " justice of the peace by Governor Mifflin. In 1800 he was appointed brigade inspector of the 2d Brigade, composed of the militia of the counties of Northumber land, Lycoming, and Luzerne, to hold office for seven years from the date of his commission (Apr. 25, 1800). The same day he was appointed brigadier general of the same brigade, an office which he still held in 1812. In 1812 he was chosen senator to represent his district in the State Legislature. "In 1814 when the British threatened an attack on Baltimore, five companies of the militia from Luzerne and adjoining counties marched," a de tachment of the 35th Penn. Regt., on the roll of which his name appears as a private. On their arrival at Danville they heard of the repulse of the British and were ordered home. Gen. Ross was appointed postmaster at Wilkes-Barre in 1832, an office he held until 1835. In 1839 he acted as secretary of a WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 377 meeting of the Luzeme bar, and In 1842, when he died, the court adjourned to attend his funeral. Elizabeth (Sterling) Ross d. in Wilkes-Barre May 16, 1816. Gen. WilHam Ross d. there Aug. 9, 1842. They were first buried in the Ross private family burying ground, at the corner of South Washington and Hazle streets, but their bodies were afterwards removed to the HoUenbeck cemetery. Children, born in Wilkes-Barre : 493 Sarah Sterling Ross, b. Aug. 25, 1793; d. July 8, 1864; m. Dr. Edward M. Covell; their dau. Martha L. Covell m. Julius S. Catlin of Wilkes-Barre, whose son Sterling Ross Catlin is one of the prominent citi zens of Wilkes-Barre, being elected to the State Senate of Pennsylvania in Nov., 1904. 496 t CaroHne Ann Ross, b. Feb. 24, 1797; m. 1st, Samuel Maffet, 2d, EHsha Atherton. 497 tEHza Irene Ross, b. Aug. 25, 1799 ; m. Peter P. Loop. 498 t WUHam Sterling Ross, b. Aug. 11, 1802; m. Ruth Tripp Slocum. 217 JAMES STERLING (brother of the above), h. in Sterling City, Dec. 25, 1770 ; m. Dec. 3, 1795, Mabel Chester, b. in Mont viUe, Conn., Nov. 11, 1771, dau. of Joseph and EHzabeth (Otis) Chester.* ' The Ancestry and Family op Mabel Chester In 1663 Capt. Samuel Chester "commander and owner" and factor in the West Indian trade arrived in Boston and located at New London, Conn., at the same time carrying on some business in Boston for a few years. He was skilled in surveying as well as navigation, which was of great service to him in laying out lands in the new settlements. He had large landed estates, partly where Groton, Conn., now stands and cover ing ground where Fort Griswold and Groton monuments are erected, also large tracts to the north and south of Groton Point, now called Eastern Point, on which his sons Abraham, John, and Jonathan settled and reared large famihes. Capt. Samuel Chester also held a large tract in the North Parish of New London, now MontviUe, on which his grandson Joseph settled. Jonathan Chester son of Capt. Samuel, who m. Jan. 2, 1723-24, Mary Rogers, sold the land where Ft. Griswold stands to the U. S. Government in 1777. A deed to Capt. Samuel Chester was signed by Uncas, an Indian chieftain, June 13, 1683, of a grant of several thousand acres in Colchester, Conn. Capt. Samuel m. Hannah . His children as far as known were: John, b. about 1690 ; another chUd bapt. at New London, May 29, 1692 ; Hannah, bapt. Mar. 25, 1694 ; Jonathan, bapt. Mar. 21, 1697. John Chester m. Nov. 1, 1716, Marcy Starr, and had Joseph Chester, b. in 1731. Joseph Chester settled in the north parish 378 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Shortly after his marriage James, in company with his brother-in-law Christopher Lee, migrated to Lima, Livingston Co., N. Y., where Samuel Ster ling had settled. The following is written by James' son. Lord Sterling, In his 100th year : " My father was one of the pioneers of Lima, at that time a part of Ontario County, Can- andagua being the county seat; but afterwards, somewhere near 1820 it was transferred to Liv ingston, a new county, with Geneseo its county seat." " He located in the eastern part of Lima, bought a farm with a small Improvement con sisting of a few cultivated acres and the Inevitable log cabin. With this exception my father's farm like most of his neighbors' was a ' vast wilderness with a boundless contiguity of shade.' " " Hard labor and persever ance, which are usually the only industrial forces of the original farmer, soon transformed these rugged beginnings into a cultivated farm of 200 acres, with the of New London, now MontviUe, where he was a farmer and large landholder. His residence was on what is now called "Raymond Hill." (History of MontviUe, Conn., Henry A. Baker, 1896.) Joseph Chester was b. Mar. 17, 1731; d. Aug. 4, 1803; m. 1st, Apr. 4, 1753, Rachel HiUhouse, dau. of Rev. James and Mary (Fitch) HiUhouse, who d. Apr. 8, 1754, leaving one child, Mary Chester, b. Jan. 17, 1754, who d. June 11, 1765. Joseph m. 2d, Apr. 21, 1757, Elizabeth Otis, b. Oct. 11, 1740, dau. of Dea. Joseph and Ehz abeth (Little) Otis, who d. Nov. 2, 1798. Children by Elizabeth were : Joseph Chester, Jr., b. Jan. 27, 1758, m. Elizabeth Lee {see No. 213) ; Rachel Chester, b. June 12, 1759, m. Jared Comstock; Ehzabeth Chester, b. May 23, 1761, m. 1st, Ezekiel Fox, 2d, Adgate; Levi Chester, b. Feb. 13, 1763, d. June 2, 1811; Mercy, b. Oct. 5, 1764, m. 1st, Jonathan Whaley, 2d, Elisha Lord ; Otis Chester, b. Aug. 24, 1766, d. Feb. 28, 1816; David Chester, b. Apr. 23, 1768, m. Prudy Fox; Molly (or Mary) Ches ter, b. Feb. 27, 1770, m. Asahel Otis ; Mabel Chester, b. Nov. 11, 1771, m. James Ster ling; Caroline Chester, b. Aug. 27, 1773, m. Oct. 1, 1795, John Smith; John Chester, b. Oct. 7, 1775, d. Oct. 3, 1796 ; Olive Chester, b. Mar. 12, 1777, m. Nov. 23, 1796, Wm. Haughton; Lucinda Chester, b. Feb. 3, 1779, d. Feb. 19, 1801, at James Sterling's; James Sterling WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 379 usual accessories of fruit-bearing orchards and such architec tural structures and facilities as the comfort and welfare of a farmer's family may require." " And this is the condition of the well-to-do farmer." " In 1845 I had the opportunity of visiting the antiquated resi dence of my grandfather Samuel Sterhng in Lyme, Conn. I was surprised to find that it was but a duplicate of my father's in Lima, the regulation model of a Colonial farmhouse." Mrs. Sterling d. at Lima Aug. 1, 1853. James Sterling d. there Dec. 27, 1862, where both are buried. Children : 499 tJohn Chester Sterling, b. Aug. 15, 1797; m. 1st, Lucre tia Leach ; 2d, Nancy Crossgrove ; 3d, Ruth Phelps. 500 t James Justin Sterling, b. Aug. 23, 1799; m. Caroline Wright. 501 t Samuel Sterling, b. Sept. 29, 1801 ; m. CorneHa Lathrop. 502 Joseph Sterling, b. Apr. 30, 1803; m. Feb. 3, 1828, Esther Carpenter. Joseph settled on a farm at Three Rivers, Mich., where he d. Nov. 28, 1854. No issue. 603 tLord Sterhng, b. May 14, 1806; m. EUen E. Sterling (No. 626). 504 tLucy Sterhng, b. Nov. 1, 1807; m. EH BristoL 505 t Mabel Sterhng, b. Nov. 3, 1810; m. WilHam Mead. 506 Levi Sterling, b. Aug. 14, 1813 ; d. at Lima, Dec. 21, 1829. 507 t Adoniram Sterling, b. May 5, 1816; m. Hannah Ster ling, No. 528. 218 RUTH PERKINS STERLING (sister of the above), b. at Sterling City, Sept. 27, 1773 ; m. Nov. 11, 1792, Joseph Atwell, b. in MontviUe, Conn., Feb. 29, 1768, son of Benjamin and Mary Ann (Lee) Atwell* of MontviUe. (Church record for the North Dorothy Chester, b. Feb. 7, 1781, m. Dr. Ephraim FeUowes; Anna Chester, b. July 21, 1783, d. Oct. 26, 1803; SaUy Chester, b. Jan. 12, 1785, m. Feb. 24, 1811, Elisha Forsyth, d. Apr. 17, 1862. {See Samuel L. Sterhng, No. 524.) Joseph and Elizabeth Chester reared in their family Ezekiel Fox, b. June 18, 1781, and Lemuel Lee Chester, b. Aug. 10, 1786. ' Ancestry of Joseph Atwell Benjamin AtweU of New London, Conn., 1663; wife Mary; constable of the town, 1675, d. there 1683 ; had, the eldest of eight children, Benjamin, b. about 1668, m. Mary , d. 1723. His son Joseph, youngest of six children, b. June 26, 1710 ; m. Mar. 27, 1734, Martha Comstock, b. about 1715 ; dau. of Samuel and Martha (Jones) Comstock. Their son Benjamin, eldest of two chUdren, b. l';36; m. Mary Ann Lte 380 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Society at Lyme says : " Mr. Joseph Atwell of MontvUle to Miss Ruth Sterlin of Lyme.") Mr. Atwell removed to Hebron, Conn., from MontviUe, about 1800, and thence to Pharsalia, Chenango Co., N. Y., In 1809. He was a blacksmith and also a farmer. His carved powder- horn, made by Stephen Rogers at Lake George in 1768 and a sampler made by Ruth (on which she spells her name "Ruth P. StarHn") In 1788 at the age of fifteen, are (in 1901) in possession of Mr. Charles B. AtweU of Evanston, 111. Ruth was known at the time of her death and afterwards as " Mrs. Pious Atwell," a child so describing her at her fu neral. Joseph d. in Pharsalia, Mar. 26, 1843 ; Ruth d. at the home of her daughter Caroline July 6, 1861. Both buried in Mrs. Ruth (Sterling) Atwell t«, ,. Pharsalia. Their children were: 608 Lydia AtweU, b. in 1793 at MontviUe ; d. in 1796. 509 tEHza AtweU, b. Mar. 6, 1796; m. Henry CoggeshaU. 510 t James Atwell, b. Jan. 11, 1797; m. Fanny Frink. 511 Joseph AtweU, b. in 1799; d. in 1800 at MontviUe. 512 tMariam AtweU, b. Feb. 13, 1802; m. EHas Widger. 513 tDaniel Lee AtweU, b. Apr. 7, 1804; m. Mehitable June. 614 t Benjamin AtweU, b. May 12, 1806; m. Ruby Sage. 615 Samuel Sterhng AtweU, b. in Hebron, Conn., in 1808 ; m. 1st, Esther Brown, 2d, EHza Cheeseboro. Samuel was a machinist; worked in the car shops at Cleve land, Ohio, where he d. in 1890; had two children who d. young. dau. of Benjamin Lee of Lyme {see No. 213). He d. May 12, 1806, at MontvUle, Conn.; she d. in Dec, 1821, aged 83 years. Their son Joseph, b. Feb. 29, 1768; m. Ruth P. Sterhng. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 381 516 William Ross AtweU, b. in PharsaHa in 1811; d. at JoHet, IU., In 1836 ; left one child, EHza AtweU, who m. a Mr. Plumb. 618 tOnesimus Mead AtweU, b. June 10, 1813; m. Hannah Coakley. 519 tCaroline Ruth Atwell, b. Feb. 16, 1816; m. WilHam Sage. 219 LUCY STERLING (sister of the above), h. in Sterling City, Dec. 9, 1776 ; m. Christopher Lee, b. Oct. 23, 1772, eldest son of Martin and Sabia (Miner) Lee of Lyme. (See No. 213.) They removed to Lima, N. Y., in company with or at about the time that Lucy's brother James went there in 1799, and settled on a farm adjoining. Lucy returned to Lyme on a visit and d. there June 18, 1802. She Is buried In the Sterhng City burying ground. Christopher m. 2d Rebecca Marvin, b. in 1780, dau. of Enoch and Ruth (Ely) Marvin, who d. May 15, 1860. Enoch Marvin, b. in 1747, m. the dau. of WeUs Ely, Lyme. He d. in Missouri about 1842 ; he was a son of James Marvin, b. May 26, 1713, son of Capt. Reynold and a brother of Elisha, whose son Joseph m. Phebe Sterling (No. 252). Christopher Lee d. Apr. 22, 1839, and is buried by the side of his second wife at Lima, N.Y. Children of Lucy and Christopher Lee: 520 Harriet Lee, b. about 1800 ; m. Abel Bristol, a well-to-do farmer. They resided in Lima for about twenty years, then removed to Leroy, N. Y., where he d. Harriet then removed to Chicago, 111. Her eldest child was Lucy, b. about 1822. 522 Martin Lee, b. about 1801, m. in Lima, N. Y., and re moved about 1825 to the township of Southfield, Oakland Co., Mich., and settled on the S. E. quarter of Sec. 7. 220 LORD STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Sterling City, Apr. 3, 1780 ; m. Mar. 29, 1807, PoUy Palmer, b. Dec. 3, 1786, dau. of Levi and Elizabeth (Cone) Palmer * of East Had dam, Conn. ' Ancestry op Polly Palmer Walter Palmer, b. in England about 1585, came to New England in 1628, settled at Charlestown, Mass., 1629 ; built the first house there, constable of the town in 1633 charged with the kiUing of Austin Bratcher in 1630. He m. first, in England, wife's name unknown; m. 2d, June 1, 1633, Rebecca 382 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Lord Sterling removed from Lyme to Pitcher, Chenango Co., N. Y., In 1811. At the first town-meeting held for Pitcher, Mar. 6, 1827, he was elected pound master and one of three fence viewers. Here Mr. Sterling resided for twenty-four years, until 1835, when he moved to Lima, Livingston Co., N. Y., where his half. brothers, Samuel and James, and half-sister, Lucy, already lived. He was a farmer. Mrs. Sterling d. in Lima, Mar. 7, 1869; Mr. Sterling d. there Feb. 11, 1866. Children, born in Lyme and in Chenango Co. : 623 tMary Ann Sterhng, b. Nov. 23, 1807; m. Dr. Austin Peirce. 624 t Samuel Levi Sterhng, b. May 12, 1809; m. Lucinda S. Forsyth. Short, who came to New England in 1632. In 1643 he removed to Plymouth Colony and with others organized the town of Rehoboth, Mass. He was elected the first deputy and was made selectman many times. When an old man he removed to Stonington, Conn., and settled at a place called Wequetequock. He d. Nov. 10, 1661. The old church records of Roxbury, Mass., contain the following: "Rebecca Short came in the year 1632 and married Walter Palmer, a godly man of Charlestown church which they joined 1 June, 1633." His fifth child was Jonas or Jonah, b. in England, came to America with his father in 1628 ; m. Elizabeth GrisseU, May 3, 1655, and moved soon afterwards to Rehoboth, Mass., where he remained the rest of his hfe ; he m. 2d, Abigail Titus. His second child, one of six, was Samuel, b. Nov. 22, 1659 ; m. Jan. 12, 1681, Elizabeth Kingsbury and removed to that part of Windham Co., Conn., now known as Scotland. They had eleven chUdren, of whom Samuel, b. Jan. 4, 1684 (twin with John, who d. next day), was the second. He m. Hepsibeth Abbe and had Rev. John Palmer, who m. 1st, in Windham, Conn., May 18, 1749, Esther Cleveland, who d. Oct. 28, 1754, aged twenty-seven. She had one child, Levi, b. Feb. 7, 1760. He m. 2d, Oct. 28, 1765, Lydia Fames, by whom he had five chUdren. The Rev. John Palmer was a noted Separatist minister of Canterbury, Conn. Levi Pahner m. 1767, Elizabeth Cone, b. 1751, dau. of Capt. Jonah Cone, b. 1721, d. 1809, and Elizabeth (Gates) Cone, b. 1724, d. 1802. Their dau. PoUy, b. Dec. 3, 1786, m. Lord Sterhng. Moses Cleveland, probably b. in Ipswich, Eng., about 1624, came to America in 1635 ; m. in Woburn, Mass., Sept. 26, 1648, Ann Winn, b. about 1626, dau. of Edward and Joanna Winn. He d. in Woburn, Jan. 9, 1702. She d. before 1682. Their son Aaron, b. in Woburn, Jan. 10, 1646, m. 1st, at Woburn, Sept. 26, 1675, Dorcas Wilson, b. Jan. 29, 1657, dau. of John and Hannah (James) Wilson. Aaron was a soldier in King Phihp's War; he d. in Woburn, Sept. 14, 1716; she d. in Cambridge, Mass., Nov. 29, 1714. Their son Benjamin, b. in Woburn, May 16, 1701; m. prior to Feb. 13, 1724, Ann Church of Hartford, Conn., b. in 1673, dau. of John and Sarah (Beckley) Church; he d. in 1749; she d. at Windham, Conn., Oct. 21, 1754. Then- dau. Esther, b. in Canterbury, Conn., Nov. 5, 1727; m. Rev. John Palmer. (Genealogies and Estates of Charlestown, Mass., Wyman; Savage's Gene. Dic tionary; Cleveland Gene., Vol. 1; Hist, of Stonington, Conn., R. A. Wheeler.) WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 383 526 tEUen EHzabeth Sterling, b. Nov. 2, 1810; m. Lord Ster ling. (See No. 503.) 526 tOliver Lord Sterling, b. Sept. 29, 1812; m. Jane MacWhorter. 527 tGeorge Stow Sterling, b. Apr. 16, 1815; m. 1st, Martha A. Backus, 2d, Emily A. Carter. 628 tHannah Sterling, b. feb. 3, 1817; m. Adoniram Sterling. (See No. 507.) 529 tSarah Wakely Sterling, b. Dec. 9, 1819; m. Dr. Worthy S. Streator. 530 tHarriet Ann Sterling, b. Nov. 9, 1821; m. Ely Phelps. 631 t James Monroe Sterling, b. Apr. 3, 1824; m. Helen M. Eldredge. 532 t Esther Maria Sterling, b. Feb. 5, 1826; m. Henry C. Phelps. 533 tTheressa Caroline Sterling, b. June 26, 1828; m. Frank H. Barnard. 224 ZEBULON ELY (Sarah, Joseph, Daniel, WUUam), h. in Lyme, Conn., Feb. 6, 1759; m. in 1783, Sarah Apame MUls, b. in 1763, dau. of EHsha and Mary (De Forest) MUls of Stratford, Conn. Zebulon d. in 1824 ; Sarah d. in 1842. Children : 534 Mary Ely, b. Aug. 30, 1784 ; m. Nov. 15, 1809, Gerard Lathrop; d. 1879. (See Lathrop Gene.) 535 Ezra Stiles Ely, b. June 13, 1786 ; m. in 1814, Mary Ann Carswell. Ezra, D.D., one of the founders of Jef ferson Medical College, d. in Philadelphia, Penn., June 18, 1861. His 2d wife was Caroline T. Holmes. 536 EHsha MiUs Ely, b. In 1787 ; m. in 1818, Catharine E. Boode ; d. in 1832. 637 Sarah Ely, b. in 1789 ; d. in 1831. 538 Julia Ely, b. July 24, 1791 ; m. Sept. 24, 1812, Zabdial Hyde, b. in Lebanon, Conn., Sept. 24, 1786, son of Col. Zabdial and Mary (Lyman) Hyde. (See Hyde Gene.) 639 AureHa Ely, b. in 1793 ; m. in 1816, John W. Carring- ton, d. in 1838. 540 Laura Ely, b. in 1796 ; m. in 1812, Jonathan L. Hyde, brother of Zabdial. She d. in 1875. 641 George Fitch Ely, b. in 1798; m. in 1819, Lucy T. Loomis; d. in 1850. 642 Abby EHza Ely, b. in 1800 ; d. in 1822. 384 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 543 David De Forest Ely, b. in 1802 ; m. in 1835, Jane Chan cellor; d. in 1848. 544 Jonathan Trumbull Ely, b. in 1802 ; m. Mary M. Midge- ley; d. in 1861. 646 Harriet Cornelia Ely, b. in 1804; m. William Green; d. in 1851. 226 ANNA ELY (Anna, Daniel, Daniel, WUUam), h. In Lyme, Sept. 16, 1764, m. In 1786, Caleb Champlin, b. in Lyme in 1759, son of Edward and EHzabeth (Latham) Champlin. Caleb d. In 1840. Children : 646 t Christopher Champlin, b. Feb. 6, 1787; m. Betsey Ster hng Lee. (See No. 466.) 647 John Seabury Champlin, b. in 1788; d. in 1808. 648 Benjamin Ely Champlin, b. in 1790; m. in 1817, Clar issa H. WiUiams; 2d, in 1858, EHzabeth Cone; d. in 1877. 549 Eliza Champlin, b. In 1795 ; m. James DiU; d. In 1871. 660 WilHam Edward Champlin, b. in 1804 ; m. in 1827, Jane Hathorn; d. In 1828. 227 BENJAMIN ELY (brother of the above), h. in Lyme, July 18, 1767; m. in 1796, Polly Pettibone of Bloomfield, Conn., b. in 1776, dau. of Dudley and Mary (Latimer) Pettibone. She d. in 1850. Children : 651 Ezra Stiles Ely, b. in 1797; m. in 1835, Rachel Smith; 2d, in 1837, Lavinia Cornish; d. In 1863. 662 Edwin Dwight Ely, b. in 1798 ; d. in 1832. 563 Mary Ann Ely, b. in 1800; d. in 1875. 564 Henry Ely, b. in 1802 ; m. in 1833, Caroline St. John ; d. in 1849. 555 Seth Ely, b. in 1805 ; d. in 1828. 556 Nathan Close Ely, b. in 1807 ; m. in 1834, Elizabeth G. Olmsted. 557 Rosetta Ely, b. in 1809; d. in 1831. 668 Nancy Humphrey Ely, b. in 1813 ; m. in 1846, Nathan F. MiUer; d. in 1877. 559 Dudley Pettibone Ely, b. in 1817 ; m. in 1844, Caroline W. Phelps. 228 ISRAEL ELY (brother of the above), h. in Lyme, June 12, 1770; m. in 1792, Eunice MindweU Noyes, b. in Lyme, Aug. 6, WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 385 1767, dau. of Moses and Hannah (Selden) Noyes, great-grand- dau. of the Rev. Moses Noyes, first minister of Lyme (b. 1645 ; d. 1729) and his wife Ruth Brewster Picket. Israel removed to Sharon, Conn., In 1801, to Buffalo, N. Y., in Oct., 1818, and in 1833 to Cheektowaga, N. Y., where he d. Jan. 4, 1855. Eunice d. there Oct. 7, 1858. Children : 660 Eunice Ely, b. In 1793 ; d. in 1844. 661 Hannah Ely, b. in 1794 ; m. in 1824, Samuel Hunn ; d. in 1858. 562 Judah Ely, b. May 6, 1796; m. Dec. 31, 1822, Irene Stetson of Dorchester, Mass. ; 2d, in 1835, Harriet J. D. Fearson; 3d, in 1839, CaroHne Courtier. He was a graduate of Williams College, 1820, of An dover Theological Seminary, 1823; d. in Philadel phia, Penn., Oct. 7, 1843. Had Richard T., d. young; Ezra Sterhng, Augusta E. Ezra Sterling m. Harriet G. Mason and d. In Fredonia, N. Y., Apr. 15, 1899. He was the father of Richard Theodore Ely, Ph.D., L.L.D., of the University of Wiscon sin, economist. (National Encyclopedia of Am. Biog. ; Appleton's Biog. Dictionary, etc.) Ezra was also father of George Stetson Ely, Ph.D., of Washington. 669 Israel Noyes Ely, b. in 1798 ; m. in 1825, Emily Beck with ; 2d, in 1829, CaroHne Fowler ; d. in 1873. 570 Calvin Ely, b. in 1799 ; m. in 1822, Martha T. GrinneU ; d. In 1877. 671 Anna Ely, b. in 1802 ; m. in 1840, John B. Carpenter ; d. in 1853. 672 Ezra Sterling Ely, b. in 1804 ; m. in 1843, Theresa O. North. 673 Mary Ann Ely. 574 Enoch Selden Ely. (Further information regarding the Ely descendants may be found in the Genealogy of the Descendants of Richard Ely of Lyme, 1902.) 240 SETH STERLIN (Joseph, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam), b. at Sterling City, Lyme, Conn., Mar. 18, 1763; m. 1st, Dec. 27, 1785, PoUy Brewster, b. in 1767, dau. of Ephraim Brewster, a descendant of Elder Brewster who came over in the Mayflower. 386 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Ephraim came to Woodstock, Vt., from Preston, Conn., in 1776, and purchased land next to that later owned by Elder Sterlin; he d. May 10, 1810, aged 79; he m. Margery, dau. of Paul Parks of Preston, Conn., who d. Feb., 1841, aged 98 yrs., 2 mos. PoUy (Brewster) Sterlin d. July 23, 1796. Seth m. 2d, Jan. 4, 1796, Mrs. Huldah Tinkham, b. In 1766, who d. Apr. 22, 1818; he m. 3d, Nov. 18, 1818, Mrs. Lucy (Woods) [Wing] Ham mond, b. in 1767. " Seth Sterlin at the age of sixteen was drafted for six months' service In the Revolutionary War. He went to New London and assisted in finishing the forts and barracks and in mounting the guns. In 1782 he came with his father to Woodstock (Vt.). In 1788 he began working at his trade of blacksmith which he learned under his father, setting up a shop on ground afterward occu pied by Dr. Buckman. In 1791 he was appointed Quartermaster Sergeant by Coh Jesse Safford in the 3d Regt., 3d Brigade, Ver mont mihtia. He had previously been a member of the military company called ' the troops,' organized in Woodstock, Feb. 1, 1785." " In 1793 he broke up from his old stand in the South Village and moved into School Dist. No. 14 . . . where he followed his trade as blacksmith and devoted part of his time to farming. At his trade he showed himself inventive and skilful like his father." " But Seth Sterlin was now about to make a great change in his course of Hfe. Not far from 1804 he became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Woodstock and at Barnard, May 17, 1807, he was ordained a deacon in that church by Francis Asbury, Bishop. He preached in the society for a number of years as occasion presented but becoming dissatisfied with the mode of government of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he with drew and united with the Methodist Reformed Church; he was ordained Elder in that church the fourth day of February, 1815. In 1833 his name was placed on the pension roll and thereafter he received a yearly pension of $12 so long as he lived. At his death it was remarked of him that for nearly fifty years he had been engaged in the ministry as a preacher of the gospel WILLLIM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 387 and in this character few had been called upon to administer its consolations to the afflicted more frequently than he." (His tory of Woodstock, Vt., Henry S. Dana.) Seth Sterlin d. Apr. 27, 1846. His third wife, Mrs. Lucy Sterlin, d. Aug. 23, 1846. ChUdren by his first marriage : 676 Lucy Sterlin, b. June 28, 1786; m. Jonathan Webster; had issue. 676 tDavId Sterlin, b. June 19, 1788 ; m. Fanny Lord. By second marriage: 677 tWiUiam Sterlin, b. Jan. 19, 1799 ; m. 1st, DrusiUa Ham mond, 2d, Almira Hammond. 678 tBetsy Sterhn, b. Mar._ 28, 1801 ; m. Amos Pelton. 579 Polly Sterlin, b. July 12, 1805 ; lived and d. in the old home unm. July 17, 1876. 580 AbigaU Sterlin, b. Aug. 5, 1810 ; d. Feb. 23, 1812. 241 HANNAH STERLIN (sister of the above), b. in Steriing City, Sept. 21, 1766 ; m. in Woodstock, Vt., Jan. 24, 1785, Sam uel Way, b. Jan. 8, 1762, son of John and Abigail (Spofford) Way. Hannah's father, Joseph, owned a peach orchard at Ster ling City. When a child, she one day accidentally swallowed a peach pit which came near bringing her life to an Immediate close. In after years when she became discouraged or things did not please her, she would say that she wished she had died when she swallowed the peach stone. She was the only woman of her father's family who accompan ied him and the party with which they migrated to Woodstock, Vt., in 1781, the remainder of the family following the next year,. She rode the entire distance of two hundred miles on horseback. She kept house for her father this first winter in the corner of a gristmiU, where she spun enough flax for use during a consider able period. Samuel was a farmer at Lyman, N. H. He lost the use of one of his eyes in an encounter with a neighbor named Moulton, who disagreed with him in poHtics. He d. at Lyman, Apr. 18, 1822. Hannah d. in Monroe, N. H., June 2, 1850. Children : 581 t Amos S. Way, b. Dec 10, 1786 ; m. SaUy Simons. 682 Lydia Way, b. July 30, 1787 ; m. Daniel Moore and had issue: Samuel, Daniel, David, William, and Mar garet. Margaret d. unm. in Lisbon, N. H. ; Samuel 388 THE STERLING GENEALOGY was a physician, went West ; David Hved in Ludlow, Vt. Lydia d. Apr. lO, 1828. 688 Dan Way, b. Mar. 2, 1789; d. Nov. 24, 1791. 689 Samuel Way, b. Mar. 24, 1791; d. Aug. 2, 1796. 690 Phebe Way, b. Feb. 11, 1793; m. Dec. 1, 1826, Hunt, and had one son, EHjah. 592 Bradley Way, b. Mar. 13, 1795 ; d. unm. Jan. 24, 1823. 693 John Way, b. Sept. 20, 1798; m. Lucy Durgin; had issue, five sons: George, who d. young, Frank and Bradley, who removed to Michigan, and two others. 597 Hannah Way, b. Feb. 13, 1801 ; m. in 1823, David Sim mons; removed to Great Valley, N. Y. Had two sons, Samuel and Bradley. 600 Anna Way, b. Feb. 9, 1806 ; m. Jacob Jones and d. in N. Y. State July 9, 1849, without issue. 601 Mary Way, b. Feb. 4, 1807 ; m. and lived in Boston. Had one dau., who married a grocer named Buffum of Boston. 603 AbigaU Way, b. Jan. 21, 1809 ; d. unm. May 9, 1867. 242 SARAH STERLIN (sister of the above), b. in Sterling City, Aug. 23, 1766; m. about 1788 Abiah Rice, b. Nov. 10, 1759-60. Abiah Rice, although a lad not yet sixteen years old, shoul dered a musket and marched to Boston and took part in the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. He received a bullet wound in the neck. To his descendants he is known as " Sergeant." He and his wife lived at South Woodstock, Vt., at Reading and neigh boring towns. He d. Apr. 26, 1846. Mrs. Sarah Rice d. Feb. 6, 1864, in her 98th year. At her death she was one of the last Revolutionary pensioners in the State. They are buried at H'ammondsville. Children : 604 tAra B. Rice, b. Aug. 8, 1789; m. 1st, , 2d, Polly Lindsey. 605 Irene Rice, b. May 26, 1793 ; d. unm. Sept. 9, 1842. 606 t Sarah Rice, b. Aug. 6, 1800; m. Arnold Goddard. 607 tCahsta Rice, b. Feb. 25, 1806; m. Jefferson Baldwin. 243 JOSEPH STERLIN (brother of the above), b. in Sterhng City, Nov. 28, 1770 ; " married to Lucy Killam, both of Woodstock, Vermont, on the 26th day of March, 1793, by Jabez Cottle, Esq." WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 389 She was b. in Woodstock, Jan. 6, 1777, probably the dau. of Charles Killam, who moved to Woodstock from Hartland, Vt., about 1776. He m. 1st, Mrs. Milhe (Harvey) Weston, who d. in Nov., 1781. He m. 2d, Asenath Fuller, and was drowned in the Conn, river at Bellows Falls, while rafting logs, in Oct., 1785. His wid. m. 2d, Nov. 26, 1790, Joseph Barrett, Jr. (Dana's Hist, of Woodstock.) Joseph Sterlin removed to Barre, Vt., about 1798, where he built a log house in which he lived a number of years when he replaced his first dwelling with a more substantial structure. He was a farmer, and was a soldier in the War of 1812. (Hist. of Wash. Co., p. 41.) He d. in Barre, Oct. 19, 1863. She d. there Jan. 16, 1868. Children : 608 Samuel Sterlin, b. in Woodstock, Jan. 17, 1794; m. (then of Western, Vt.) Anne Tarbal of Chester, Oct. 8, 1815. 609 Joseph Sterlin, b. in Woodstock, Sept. 6, 1795; d. in Barre, Jan. 12, 1813. 610 tLucy Sterhn, b. Nov. 18, 1797 ; m. 1st, Harry Hayward, 2d, Andrew Worden, 3d, Silas Town. 611 WiUiam Sterlin, b. in Barre, Aug. 26, 1799. 612 Erastus Sterlin, b. in Barre, Dec. 28, 1801; d. there Sept. 26, 1821. 613 tDudley Sterlin, b. Feb. 16, 1804; m. 1st, Martha Drury, 2d, Lavina Aldrich. 614 Polly Sterlin, b. in Barre, July 23, 1807; d. there Oct. 2, 1808. 615 tNathaniel Sterhn, b. Sept. 6, 1809; m. 1st, Ann Leslie, 2d, Rosetta A. Ray. 616 tHenry Harrison Sterlin, b. July 11, 1813; m. EHza Perrin. 617 tMary Sterlin, b. Mar. 26, 1816; m. Dillington P. Grant. 245 ELIJAH STERLING (brother of the above), h. at Ster ling City, Nov. 24, 1775; m. Zeruah Tubbs. They resided at South Woodstock, Vt. He d. Sept. 30, 1858. Children : 618 John Lewis Sterling, b. at South Woodstock; m. a Miss Beckwith and, for a time at least, resided at South Woodstock, for he was elected Heutenant of the 4th 390 THE STERLING GENEALOGY company of militia there May 26, 1832 (Hist, of Wash. Co.). Had at least George Sterling. 620 Irene Sterling, m. Ira Keyes. Had issue: Ellen, Marcia, and Rush. She m. 2d, Elias Logan. Query: Who was the father of Baxter Sterlin of Barre, Vt., and of John and Samuel Sterlin of Woodstock, all of whom saw service in the militia during the War of 1812.'' (Hist, of Wash. Co. and Dana's Hist, of Woodstock.) The name of Ster ling does not appear on the Woodstock records. 246 RICHARD STERLIN (brother of the above), b. in Lyme, Conn., Dec. 21, 1777; m. at Woodstock, Vt., Nov. 22, 1802, PrisciUa G. Ralph, b. at South Woodstock, Vt., July 17, 1782, dau. of Daniel and PriscUla Ralph. Daniel Ralph was the first settler in school district. No. 17 at South Woodstock. He came from Woodstock, Conn., in the fall of 1775, with his wife and two sons. He was a farmer, a deacon in the First Baptist church. He d. Mar. 2, 1826, aged 79. His wife d. July 30, 1825, aged 72. (P. 126, Dana's Hist, of Wood stock, Vt.) Richard Sterlin set up in the cabinet business at Woodstock in the summer of 1811, making chairs, clock cases, and clocks. (Dana's Hist.) He removed, Feb. 22, 1823, to Warren, Washing ton Co., Vt., and built the first tavern in the town, which at that time contained but three houses. He kept the tavern for a number of years and then, about 1838, bought a farm in the west part of the town. This he deeded to his second son in 1860 and bought another tract of fifty acres, covered with timber, which he cleared and improved. Richard Sterling was never absent from a town-meeting and voted for every president after he was twenty-one. He d. at War ren in his ninety-fifth year, July 23, 1872. Mrs. PrisciUa Sterling d. there in 1871. Children : 624 Livan Steriing, b. In Woodstock, Vt., Sept. 5, 1807 ; d. June 23, 1815. 626 Henry D. Steriing, b. in Woodstock, May 10, 1811 ; d. May 27, 1811. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 391 626 tHenry A. Sterling, b. Apr. 18, 1814; m. Amy C. Bagley. 627 John Sterling, b. in Woodstock, Aug. 23, 1815 ; m. Ara minta Smith, d. at Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 22, 1847. No issue. 628 tAmos M. Sterhng, b. July 3, 1817; m. Mary Varney. 629 tSeth Sterling, b. Sept. 8, 1819; m. Eliza ChUd. 630 Sylvester W. Sterling, b. at Woodstock, Dec. 7, 1821; m. Harriet Burke and d. at Sharon, Vt., Mar. 4, 1882, without issue. 631 t Stephen D. Sterhng, b. Nov. 6, 1824; m. Caroline M. Maynard. 247 LYNES (or LYNDS) STERLING (brother of the above), h. in Woodstock, Vt., Apr. 15, 1786; m. in 1809, Clarissa Rich mond, b. in Barnard, Vt., Dec 22, 1789, dau. of Capt. Amaslah and Hannah (Throope) Richmond. She d. in Brattleboro, Vt., Apr. 28, 1848. Children : 632 Lyman Sterhng, b. in 1810 ; m. MatUda Brockway. Had a son Lyman Sterling, Jr., who enlisted at Burling ton, Vt., May 9, 1861, in Co. 9, 2d Regt., Vt. Vols. ; was discharged June 29, 1864. 634 Adaline Sterhng, b. in 1811. 635 Clarissa Sterling, b. in 1813; m. Sept. 19, 1837, David Gage, b. in Pelham, N. H., Nov. 10, 1810, son of Jonathan and Sarah (Pettengill) Gage. They lived in New London, N. H. ; he d. Jan. 2, 1879. Had three ch., Thankful, AdeHne, and Herbert. (Hist. of New London, N. H.) 248 PHILEATA WAY (Hannah, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam), h. in New London, Conn., Apr. 26, 1765 ; m. Constantine Mills, b. Sept. 11, 1761, son of Dea. Joseph Mills of Norfolk, Conn. Constantine enlisted in the Continental army when 17 years old, August, 1778, and was present at the Battle of Fairfield in July, 1779. He lived at Norfolk (Hist, of Norfolk, Conn.) as late as Nov., 1811. He with his family removed to Austinburg, Ohio, where he Hved until his death. The ninth child of Dea. Joseph Mills was named Sterling Mills. He m., in 1800, Abigail Phelps, b. in Colchester, Conn., in 1770. 392 THE STERLING GENEALOGY They lived in Hebron, Conn., and Austinburg, Ohio, and had six children born in Hebron, Asahel, Joseph, and four others. Children : 639 tMartIn MiUs, b. Feb. 16, 1786; m. Clarissa Tuttle. 640 t Charity MiUs, b. Jan. 19, 1788; m. Ira Tuttle. 641 Dorinda Mills, b. Sept. 23, 1791. 642 Alfred Mills, b. Aug. 10, 1794. 643 Eben A. Mills, b. Aug. 13, 1796. 644 Rachel MiUs, b. Sept. 3, 1800. 262 PHEBE STERLING ( William, Joseph, Daniel, William ) , b. at Sterling City, Lyme, Conn., Oct. 16, 1763; m. Oct. 16, 1783, Joseph Marvin, b. Feb. 14, 1766, son of Elisha and Catharine (Mather) Marvin * of Lyme. Joseph Marvin was a farmer at Ljmie, Conn., near Hamburg, occupying the homestead of his father. He d. in Lyme, Nov. 18, 1839. Phebe (Sterling) Marvin d. there Nov. 6, 1822. Children : 646 tFrances (or Fanny) Marvin, b. Oct. 7, 1784; m. Ezra Pratt. 646 tPhebe Marvin, b. June 7, 1786; m. 1st, the Rev. Leverett I. F. Huntington; 2d, the Rev. Urban Palmer. 647 t WilHam Marvin, b. May 12, 1788; m. Sophia Griffin. 648 t Jemima Marvin, b. Mar. 28, 1791 ; m. Abraham Blatche- ley. 649 t Joseph Marvin, b. Feb. 8, 1793 ; m. EHzabeth Hopkins. ' Ancestry op Joseph Marvin {See No. 12.) Reinold Marvin, son of the emigrant, b. abt. 1634 ; m. about 1663, Sarah, dau. of George Clark, Jr. The fourth of five chUdren of Reinold was Reinold, Jr., b. in 1669, "Lyme's Famous Captain," who m. 1st, 1695, Phebe , who d. Oct. 21, 1707 ; m. 2d, June 30, 1708-9, Martha Waterman, b. Dec. 6, 1680, at Norwich, dau. of Thomas Waterman of Norwich, Conn. Reinold, Jr., d. at Lyme, Oct. 18, 1737 ; Martha d. there in Nov., 1763. Thomas Waterman was one of the original proprietors of Norwich. He m. Miriam Tracy. The children of Reinold Marvin, Jr., by his first marriage were : Phebe, b. in Lyme, Dec. 3, 1696 ; Reinold (or Daniel), b. in Jan., 1702 ; Lydia, b. Jan. 12, 1704, m. Phihp Kkkland, and Esther, b. Apr. 3, 1707, who m. Thomas Lord, Jr. {See No. 214.) Reinold's children by his second marriage were : Martha, b. Apr. 3, 1710 ; Ehsha, b. Sept. 26, 1711, who d. in infancy; James, b. May 26, 1713; Sarah, b. Mar. 8, 1716; Elisha, b. Mar. 8, 1718 ; and Miriam, b. in March, 1720, m. Samuel Beckwith. Elisha Marvin, b. Mar. 8, 1718, son of Reinold, Jr., m. Catharine Mather, b. Jan. ] 1, 1717, at Lyme, dau. of Timothy and Sarah Mather. She d. Dec. 4, 1799. The son of Ehsha and Catharine (Mather) Marvin, Joseph Marvin, b. Feb. 14, 1755, m. Phebe Sterhng. {See No. 212.) WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 393 650 Clarissa Marvin, b. at Lyme, May 5, 1795; m. May 2, 1832, Horace Ely, b. Aug. 22, 1781, at Lyme, eldest son of Adrlel and Sarah (Stow) Ely, grandson of Richard and Margaret (Oleott) Ely. (See No. 252.) Horace m. 1st, abt. 1806, Sarah Rogers, b. in Norwich, Conn., July 9, 1780, dau. of Col. Zaba- dial and Elizabeth (Snow) Rogers, who d. In 1826, and by whom he had WiUiam Horace, Zabadial Rogers, Henry Adriel, Sarah Elizabeth, and Maria Vail. Horace Ely d. Oct. 27, 1833, and Clarissa m. 2d, Feb. 12, 1864, Israel Foote, and removed to Sher burne, Chenango Co., N. Y., Avhere she d. Apr. 7, 1881. No issue by either marriage. 253 GENERAL ELISHA STERLING (brother of the above), b. at Sterling City, Nov. 5, 1765 ; m. Jan. 25, 1791, Alma Canfield, b. Dec. 30, 1774, dau. of the Hon. John and Dorcas (BueU) Can- field ^ of SaHsbury, Conn., who d. Mar. 11,' 1830. EHsha m. 2d, Dec 8, 1830, Mrs. Sarah (Norton) EUiot, widow of his third ' The Ancestry of Alma and Isabella (Cantield) Sterling Thomas Canfield came from England with his wife Phebe. They were among the early settlers of Milford, Conn., where he d. in 1687. His son Jeremiah Canfield, b. about 1680, removed to New Milford, Conn., where he was an original purchaser in 1708; he m. Judith MaUory, b. Sept, 27, 1687, dau. of Peter & Ehzabeth (Trow bridge) Mallory. Their son Samuel Canfield, lived in New Milford, was a judge of the County Court, etc. His son Col. Samuel Canfield, m. Ehzabeth Judson, b. Sept. 13, 1732, dau. of Isaac and Ehzabeth (Hawley) Judson. Their son John Canfield, b. in New MiKord in 1740, graduate of Yale College in 1762. He m. Dorcas BueU, b. July 14, 1742, dau. of Solomon and Eunice (Griswold) BueU ; their daus. Ahna Canfield and Isabella Canfield, respectively m. EUsha Sterling and his brother Ansel. The Hon. John Canfield was the first lawyer in Sharon, Conn., in 1765. He represented his town in the Legislature at ten sessions, in 1786 was elected a member of the Continental Con gress but d. Oct. 26, 1786, before that body convened. He was a friend of Benjamin Franklin with whom he held many consultations. His children were: Laura, m. Am brose Spencer, Chief Justice of N. Y. State; Annice, m. Andrew Adams, Jr., son of Judge Adams of Litchfield Co.; Eunice, m. Samuel RockweU, M. D.; Avis, d. aged 13; Alma; Almira, her twin sister, m. Gen. Ehsha BueU; John Montgomery, m. Fanny Horny; and IsabeUa. WiUiam BueU, b. in Chesterton, Huntingtonshire, Eng., in 1610, came to New England in 1630 and settled at Windsor, Conn. ; m. Mary . He d. Nov. 23, 1681 ; she d. Sept. 24, 1684; their son Samuel BueU, b. Sept. 2, 1641, m. Nov. 13, 1662, Deborah Griswold, b. June 28, 1646, dau. of Edward and Margaret Griswold. Their son John Buell, b. Feb. 17, 1672, m. Nov. 20, 1695, Mary Loomis, b. Oct. 2, 1680, dau. of Joseph and Hannah (Porter) Loomis of Windsor, Conn. ; their son Solomon BueU, b. Aug. 30, 1715, m. Jan. 19, 1738, Eunice Griswold, b. in 1720, dau. of John and AbigaU (Gaylord) Griswold. Theu: dau. Dorcas BueU, b. July 14, 1742, m. John Canfield. 394 THE STERLING GENEALOGY cousin. Rev. John Elliot of Madison, Conn., and dau. of the Hon. Lot Norton of Sharon, Conn. EHsha Sterling was a graduate of Yale College in the class of 1787. Pres. Ezra Stiles of Yale In his " Diary " notes that EHsha gave a Latin oration on " Quarter Day " Mar. 8, 1787 (p. 211, VII) and that he was one of the graduates at the commencement exercises Sept. 12, 1787, at " the Brick Meet^ house," at which Gov ernor Huntington was present (p. 281, Vol. III). " Immediately after his graduation, he assumed the charge of an Academy then recently established in Sharon, Conn., and during the two years while it was under his tuition and management it became very thor oughly established and popularly known. While at the head of the academy he pursued the study of law and was admitted to the Bar in 1789 and immediately opened an office in SaHsbury, Conn., where he continued to reside." " His indomitable industry and perseverance placed him in the first rank at the bar, with an extensive and lucrative practice for many years. He entered upon his profession with the richest patri mony which the sons of New England inherit — a good classical education, sound moral principles, and invincible habits of Industry. These principles and habits by the blessing of Providence con ducted the possessor to their never faiHng reward, wealth, wisdom and an unspotted life." In 1793 he was appointed captain, in 1800 brigade major and inspector, and in 1809 he was made colonel. In 1814, while in command of his regiment at Groton, Conn., he received his com mission as brigadier general and in 1815 was made major general. He was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives at the October session, 1797, the May session, 1804, member and clerk of the House at the May session, 1808; returned for the October session, 1814, and again In 1815, and was again a member of and clerk to the House in 1816. He was returned to the Legis lature as a member of the liigher body, the Senate, for the years 1833-34. Was appointed judge of probate and in 1814 state's attorney. A biographer in the " History of Litchfield County, Conn." thus speaks of EHsha Sterling : General Elisha Sterling (From a Miniature ) WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 395 " Gen. EHsha Sterling studied law with the Hon. John Can- field of Sharon who was his father-in-law. He was a man of a high order of talent and had he addressed himself solely to professional points would probably have stood at the head of the bar in this country. But he loved money and gave much of his time to differ ent kinds of business and acquired great wealth for those times. Notwithstanding this propensity he had an extensive practice and was engaged in most of the cases coming from the northern por tions of the county. He was a ready speaker, not very select in the choice of his words and not eloquent by any established rule of elocution but there was a kind of impetuosity in his manner, accompanied by a rapid but distinct utterance of language, which gave him popularity as an advocate. He was appointed States Attorney in 1814 and held the office six years, when Seth P. Beers, Esq., was appointed in his place. He retired from practice soon after. . . . His wealth enabled him to Indulge the strong taste he had for a handsome style of living and equipage and in that direc tion his mind had strong aristocratic tendencies." On his monument in SaHsbury, Conn., is the following in scription : " In Memory of Gen. Elisha Sterling who died Dec. 3 1836, in the 72d year of his age. — He was born In Lyme, Conn., in this State In the year 1765 and was graduated at Yale College in the year 1787 and commenced the practice of law in this town in 1789. Entering upon his profession with a thorough education and sound moral principles, his indomitable industry & persever ance soon placed him in the first ranks at the bar and secured for him by the blessings of Providence their never falling reward — ¦ wealth, wisdom and reputation. He was for many years a dis tinguished member of both branches of the State legislature. Few have sustained in a more exemplary manner the endearing relations of domestic Hfe of Husband, Father and Friend. He was ever a friend and supporter of the sacred institutions of the land and during the latter years of his life, a consistent member of the Church of Christ. His private virtues have embalmed his memory in the affection of numerous friends and his public services will long command the grateful remembrance of survivors." Mrs. Sarah Sterling d. July 7, 1841. The children of Gen. EHsha and Alma (Canfield) Sterling were : 396 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 661 t William Canfield Sterling, b. Apr. 6, 1792; m. 1st, Har riet M. Lee, 2d, Sarah M. Norton. 662 tHarriet A. Sterhng, b. June 6, 1794; m. Abial Chapin. 653 tFrederick Augustine Sterling, b. Mar. 18, 1796; m. Caro line M. Dutcher. 654 tJohn Montgomery Sterhng, b. Feb. 24, 1801; m. Mari anne Beers. 665 tEHsha Thomas Sterling, b. July 16, 1806; m. Margaret Tuttle. 656 tTheodore Buel Sterling, b. July 18, 1808; m. 1st, Ruth Anne Smith, 2d, Amanda Smith. 657 tHenry Dudley Sterling, b. Jan. 11, 1810; m. Amelia Vanderburgh. 658 tGeorge Washington Sterling, b. Dec. 13, 1812; m. 1st, Ruth Ann Chapin, 2d, Emeline R. Moody. 659 t Alma Canfield Sterling, b. Sept. 17, 1817 ; m. WilHam J. CogsweU. 254 COLONEL WILLIAM STERLING (brother of the above), h. at Steriing City, May 16, 1768; m. Sept. 11, 1794, Jerusha Ely, b. Feb. 17, 1773, at Saybrook, Conn., eldest dau. of Robert and Jerusha (Lay) Ely ^ of Saybrook. '¦ Ely Ancestry Richard Ely of Plymouth, Devonshire, Eng., emigrated to America about 1662; settled at Lyme, Conn. His first wife, Joane, d. in Plymouth, Jan. 7, 1660 ; m. 2d, in Boston in 1664, Mrs. Elizabeth, wid. of Capt. John C. Culhck, who d. Nov. 12, 1683. Richard d. in Lyme, Nov. 24, 1684. His son Richard Ely, b. probably in Plymouth in 1656, bapt. there June 19, 1657; m. Mary Marvin {see Marvin Ance try. No. 12), who m. 2d, Capt. Daniel Sterhng. Their son Richard Ely, b. at Lyme, Oct. 27, 1697 ; m. 1st, Elizabeth Peck, who d. Oct. 8, 1730; m. 2d, Oct. 26, 1732, Phebe Hubbard of Middletown, Conn., dau. of Robert and Abigail (Adams) Hubbard, great-granddau. ot George Hubbard, an original settler of Hartford, Conn. Richard, Jr., d. Feb. 24, 1777. His son, Ezra C. Ely, b. Jan. 22, 1728; m. Sarah (No. 106) and Ann (No. 89) Sterhng. His son, Robert Ely, b. in Saybrook, Conn., June 26, 1741 ; m. Jerusha Lay of Saybrook, 2d, Sarah Fleming. He was a farmer, tavern keeper, and a soldier of the Revolution. His dau. by first m., Jerusha Ely, m. Col. William SterUng of Lyme. WilUam Ely, son of Richard, the first of Lyme, was judge of the County Court at New London many years; he was bapt. in Plymouth, Eng., in October, 1647; m. May 12, 1681, in Lyme, Ehzabeth Smith. He d. in February, 1717. His son Capt. Richard Ely, b. in Lyme, 1690 ; m. 1st, 1714, Ruhama Thompson, b. 1693, who d. 1726; m. 2d, 1730, Margaret Oleott of Hartford, b. 1706. He d. 1767. His son Adriel Ely, b. 1744; m. 1st, Sarah Stow of Saybrook, b. 1766, dau. of Jabez and Anna (Lord) Stow, sister of Anna, who m. Samuel Sterhng. {See No. 104.) Sarah d. 1797. Adriel m. 2d, Hepzibah Turner, and d. 1829. His dau. Elizabeth Ely, b. 1784, m. Erastus Steriing. (No. 269.) WiUiam Ely, son of William and Ehzabeth (Smith) Ely, m. 1st, Oct. 26, 1715, Hannah, dau. of WiUiam Thompson, b. 1690; d. 1733; m. 2d, Feb. 19. 1736. wid. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 397 William was a prominent citizen of Lyme, Conn. ; he lived at Sterling City on the opposite side of the valley from his father's home near the old cemetery and nearly opposite the Capt. Daniel Sterling house. He was a colonel In the Connecticut Militia. He d. May 10, 1827, and is buried in the Sterling cemetery. His wife d. at Gouverneur, N. Y., May 27, 1839. Children, bom at Sterhng City: 660 Robert Ely Sterling, b. Mar. 29, 1796 ; d. Mar. 6, 1806. 661 t Thomas SiU Sterhng, b. Apr. 5, 1798; m. Mary P. Fal coner. 662 tWiUiam Erastus Sterling, b. June 4, 1801 ; m. Octavia Parsons. 663 t Jerusha Lay Sterling, b. May 25, 1803 ; m. Edwin Dodge. 664 Maria Ely Sterling, b. Oct. 15, 1807 ; m. May 23, 1832, Rev. Barach Beckwith, b. in Lyme, Mar. 29, 1805, son of George and Patience Beckwith. He grad uated from Wllhams College, 1827, and from the Theological department of Yale, 1831. Settled at Athol, Mass., 1831, removed to Castine, Me., and to Gouverneur, N. Y., 1843, where he was pastor of the Presbyterian church. She d. in 1881. No issue. 366 Phebe Hubbard Sterling, b. Oct. 2, 1809 ; d. unm. July 20, 1830 ; buried by her father and brother Robert in the Sterling City cemetery. 256 JEMIMA STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Sterhng City, July 3, 1772 ; m. there June 21, 1789, WilHam SiU, b. in Lyme, Dec. 6, 1760, third son of Joseph SiU and his first wife, Ruth Matson. (See No. 110.) WilHam SiU was a storekeeper at Sterling City, Lyme, occupy ing a house still standing on the lower road a few steps from the house of his father-in-law Capt. WilHam Sterhng. He d. in Lyme, Mar. 1848. Jemima m. 2d, Benjamin Towne, b. at Belchertown, Mass., Aug. 4, 1765 ; settled at Granville, N. Y. He m. 1st, Mary Shumway (b. May 27, 1771 ; d. 1804) ; 2d, in 1806, Lois Kenney; 3d, Mrs. Jemima SIU, and d. In 1852. Mrs. Jemima Towne d. at Watertown, N. Y., about 1860. Mary Noyes. He d. 1760. His son, Ammi Ruhama Ely, b. 1731 ; m. Martha Peck, and d. 1799. Their son Zelophehad Ely, b. 1765; m. Ehzabeth M. Sterhng. {See No. 178.) 398 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Children : 666 Amy SiU, b. in Lyme, Dec. 21, 1789 ; d. June 21, 1806. 667 t WilHam SIU, b. Feb. 8, 1792; m. 1st, Sophia Hopkins, 2d, Mrs. Sarah Isham. 668 tjemsha SIU, b. June 18, 1794; m. Frederick Beck with. 669 Mary Matson SIU, b. in Lyme, July, 1797 ; d. at Water- town, N. Y., in Dec, 1816, unm. 670 tLucy SiU, b. in Apr., 1799; m. SUas Marvin. 671 t Clarissa Sterling SiU, b. Mar. 31, 1801; m. Sylvanus Cone. 672 tEHsha Steriing Sill, b. July 17, 1803 ; m. DeHght Coffeen. 673 Micah Sterling Sill, b. in Lyme, Apr., 1805 ; m. EHzabeth Beckwith, b. at East Haddam, dau. of BarziUa and LIvia (Griffin) Beckwith. He d. at Hartford, N. Y., without issue. She m. 2d, Milton Boyce of Broad Brook, Windsor, Conn. 674 t Emeline Sill, b. July 30, 1808; m. Clark Backus. 258 CAPTAIN DUDLEY STERLING (brother of the above), h. in Sterling City, Apr. 24, 1776 ; m. there Nov. 16, 1797, Phebe SUl, b. in Lyme, June 4, 1770 (bapt. Oct. 1, 1812), dau. of Joseph and Azubah (Lee) [De Wolf] SIU of Lyme and cousin to Dudley's mother. Chancellor Walworth, in the Hyde Genealogy, relates the following : " Dudley Sterling was a ship master. When the Eng lish and French were preying upon commerce, under the British orders in Council of the Berlin and Milan decrees, he was first mate of a ship from New York, of which his brother Thomas was master. His brother, the master, was knocked overboard, while at sea and drowned [July 28, 1797]. A few days after, the vessel was cap tured by a French armed ship and a prize crew put on board. Dudley Sterling, the mate, was employed by the captors to pilot their prize into a French port. But before the prize-master was aware of the fact, the vessel had been piloted into a British port and was under the guns of the EngHsh fort and a signal of distress had been given by Sterling. By this means he obtained control of of his vessel and cargo and brought them safely to New York City." Capt. Dudley's home was at Sterling City. He d. Mar. 7, 1813. His widow d. in SaHsbury, Conn., Oct. 26, 1860. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 399 Children, born in Lyme : 675 t Phebe Sterling, b. in 1799 (bapt. in Oct., 1812) ; m. John Elmore (No. 355). 676 tHarriet Alma Sterling, b. in 1803; m. Bennett Bates. 677 WilHam D. Sterling, b. in July, 1804 ; d. Oct. 3, 1805. 678 Joseph D. Sterling, b. in Apr. 1808; d. May 1, 1809; buried by his brother William in the Sterling City cemetery. 679 Marcus Aurellus Sterling, b. in 1810 ; d. unm. about 1850. 259 CAPTAIN ERASTUS STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Sterling City, Mar. 8, 1778; m. in 1802, Elizabeth Ely, b. in Lyme, Dec 25, 1787, dau. of Adriel and Sarah (Stowe) Ely of Lyme. (See No. 254.) Erastus was a sea captain, sailing ships to West Indian ports. He removed to Brownville, Jefferson Co., N. Y., where EHzabeth d. in Oct., 1846. Capt. Erastus moved to Brooklyn, N. Y., where he d. Dec. 23, 1861. Children, born in Lyme : 680 Sarah Stowe Sterling, b. in 1803 ; d. age 6 mos. 681 t Erastus Sumner Sterling, b. in 1805 (bapt. June 5, 1812) ; m. 1st, FlorlUa Goff, 2d, Mrs. Polly Antlsdel. 682 EHza Ely Sterling, b. in Dec, 1806 ; m. in 1830, John An drew Cathcart of BrownviUe, N. Y., b. in 1798, son of Andrew and Margaret (Brown) Cathcart. She d. in 1846. He d. in 1852. No Issue. 683 tFrances Cornelia Sterling, b. Sept. 29, 1814 (bapt. Aug. 27, 1815) ; m. MarceUus Massey. 684 Hannah Ellen Sterhng, b. in Mar. 1822 ; d. in Brooklyn, N. Y., unm. in Nov. 1852. 260 CLARISSA STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Ster ling City, Feb. 18, 1780; m. 1st, Jan. 1, 1804, Calvin Bacon Fish, b. at Norwich, Conn., Dec 15, 1779, son of Nathaniel and Mary (Bacon) Fish of Bozrah, Conn. Calvin B. Fish was a farmer at Lyme and later In Jefferson county. New York. He removed to EHisburg in 1812, where he remained untU 1817, then settling in Rutland where he d. in Dec, 1830. Mrs. Fish married 2d, in Feb., 1848, the Rev. Nathaniel Dutton, b. in Hartford, Vt., Sept. 28, 1779, son of Nathaniel and Sarah (Hazen) Dutton. The Rev. Mr. Dutton was a graduate of Dartmouth CoUege. He was instaUed pastor of the First Congre- 400 THE STERLING GENEALOGY gational church at Champion, N. Y. (adjoining Rutland), May 21, 1807, and there he passed his life. He m. 1st, at Champion, Feb. 16, 1808, SaUy, dau. of Josiah Ward of Middlebury, Conn. ; m. 2d, at Canaan, N. Y., Oct. 3, 1830, Elizabeth F. Bostwick. He d. at Champion, N. Y., Sept. 9, 1852. (Hist, of Hartford, Vt., 1889.) Mrs. Clarissa Dutton d. at Springfield, IU., Aug. 13, 1866. Children by first marriage: 686 tEHza Ann Fish, b. Sept. 11, 1804; m. Henry Moore. 686 t Abbie Maria Fish, b. June 30, 1806; m. 1st, Lyman White, 2d, Capt. Harry Boardman. 687 t Clarissa Sterling Fish, b. Jan. 21, 1808; m. Ward Hub bard. 688 Benjamin Fish, b. in Lyme, July 10, 1809; Hving in Oswego, N. Y., in 1858, unm. 689 tMary Fish, b. July 10, 1811 ; m. Joel A. Matteson. 690 tEHzabeth Bronson Fish, b. May 13, 1813; m. Hervey Lowe. 691 t William Sterling Fish, b. July 6, 1816; m. 1st, Elender Blitch, 2d, Nancy Romaine. 692 tEmma Fish, b. July 2, 1818 ; m. WilHam A. Boardman. 693 tHenry Fish, b. Dec. 19, 1819; m. Mary V. Manning. 694 Charles Fish, b. at Rutland, N. Y. in July, 1824 ; d. unm. In Panama, Central America, in July, 1850. 261 THE HON. JUDGE ANSEL STERLING (brother of the above), h. at Sterling City, Feb. 3, 1782 ; m. Oct. 8, 1804, Isabella Canfield, b. in 1781, seventh dau. of the Hon. John and Dorcas (BueU) Canfield of SaHsbury, Conn., sister of Alma Canfield, who m. Ansel's eldest brother, EHsha. Ansel Sterling studied law in the office of his brother Elisha and was admitted to the bar in 1805. He removed in 1808 to Sharon, Litchfield Co., Conn., where he passed his life. He was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives for the May session, 1815, October session, 1818, May sessions, 1819 and 1820, and one of the two clerks for the House for these terms. Was again member of the House in 1821-26-26-29-35-36 and 37. Judge Sterling was a member of the seventeenth and eighteenth Congresses of the United States, being elected to the National House of Representatives for 1821-23, and re-elected for the following term, 1823-26. During his first term at Washing- JruGE AxsEL Sterling WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 401 ton Ansel had the company of his brother Micah, who was elected from Watertown, N. Y. A writer in the " History of Litchfield Co., Conn.," gives the following sketch of his life : " The Hon. Ansel Sterling was the seventh son of William Sterling, a man of position and consider able wealth. . . . At the early age of twenty-three he was a prac ticing lawyer at the bar of Litchfield county and for forty years there were no Interruptions to his attending each session of the different courts. He studied his profession with his elder brother, Hon. Elisha Sterling of Salisbury, Conn., ... a man of a high order of talent." " Judge Sterling was a man of unimpeachable integrity, of diversified talent. As a lawyer his forensic ability was of a high order, nor was he deficient in legal science. His language flowed rapidly and at times his appeals to the jury were very effective." He was chief justice of the Court of Common Pleas in 1838— 39 and 1840. Judge Church of the Supreme Court thus writes of him : " This distinguished gentleman was long an active and prom inent member of the bar of Litchfield County, for many sessions an influential member of the General Assembly of the State of Con necticut, a circuit judge of the County Court, a member of Con gress for two sessions and an estimable man in all the relations of social and domestic life." It is said that had Judge Sterling not preferred principle to party, he might have become Governor of his State. He d. in Sharon, Nov. 6, 1853 ; buried in Sharon burying ground. Mrs. Isabella Sterling d. July 26, 1855. Their children were: 695 Laura Spencer Sterling, b. at Salisbury, Conn., Mar. 7, 1808; d. unm. in Aug., 1883. 696 tGeorge Augustine Sterling, b. June 12, 1810; m. Flora J. Chamberlain. 697 t Ambrose Spencer Sterling, b. Jan. 4, 1812; m. 1st, Louisa M. Clark, 2d, Mrs. JuHa F. Williams. 698 t Charles Ansel Sterling, b. Nov. 25, 1814; m. Augusta A. Shelton. 699 tisabella Dorcas Sterling, b. Feb. 16, 1817; m. the Rev. George Ryerson. 700 Thomas Dudley Sterhng, b. Apr. 16, 1819 ; m. at Buffalo, N. Y., June 18, 1846, Louisa Tamma WincheU, 402 THE STERLING GENEALOGY b. in Boston, Mass., Dec. 17, 1818, dau. of the Rev. James Manning and Tamma (Thompson) WincheU. They removed to Yreka, Cal. She d. in Troy, N. Y., Aug. 6, 1866. He d. at Cadiz, Fla. after a long ill ness, Dec. 31, 1893 ; buried at Sharon. No issue. 701 Avis Canfield Sterling, b. June 16, 1821 ; m. June 15, 1847, Frederick Sterns Rogue of Albany, N. Y., b. Apr. 16, 1821, of Scotch ancestry. He was a colonel in the Commissary Department during the Civil War ; previously a merchant in New York City. He d. June 20, 1865. Mrs. Bogue was still living, the last of her family, at Toronto, Can., in 1902. No issue. 702 t John Canfield Sterling, b. Dec. 7, 1822 ; m. 1st, EUen H. LattiUa, 2d, Caroline S. Upson. 262 THE HON. MICAH STERLING ( bro ther of the above), h. in Sterling City, Conn., Nov. 5, 1784 ; m. 1st, Elizabeth Bronson, b. at Middleburg, Conn., May 6, 1795, dau. of Ethiel Bronson, one of the prominent men of the early days of Jefferson Co., and Hep zibah (Hopkins) Bronson of Rutland, N. Y., who d. in Watertown, N. Y., Sept. 6, 1831 ; m. 2d, Aug. 6, 1833, in Albany, N. Y., Ruth Benedict, b. Feb. 9, 1801, dau. of Uriah Benedict of Milton, Sara toga Co., N. Y., and Sarah Mead (Rockwell) Benedict of Ballston Spa, N. Y. Micah Sterling entered Yale CoUege in 1800 and graduated In 1804. He was a classmate of John C. Calhoun, of whom he was a lifelong friend and correspondent. He attended a course of lec tures in Litchfield, Conn., and afterward studied in the law office of Judge Williams of Utica, N. Y., and after residing a year in Adams, N. Y., where his brother Joseph had settled and where he formed a partnership of brief duration with Thomas Skinner, he removed upon his admission to the Common Pleas to Watertown, Jefferson Co., N. Y., about 1810, where he resided until his death. Mr. Sterling took a prominent part in all matters pertaining to the welfare and development of his adopted town and county. He was one of the original stockholders of the Black River Naviga tion Co., organized June 5, 1810 ; was chosen the first treasurer of the village in May, 1816; fire warden in 1817; judge advocate for the 12th Division of Infty. for Jefferson Co. in 1819 (Military Record of the State of N. Y., 1903) ; one of the board of trustees WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 403 of the Watertown Academy at its incorporation in 1832 ; was one of the corporators of the Jefferson Co. Agricultural Society, or ganized Mar. 28, 1828, and president of the same in 1842. He was in partnership with Isaac H. Bronson under the firm name of Sterling and Bronson from 1823 to 1840. Mr. Bronson studied in Micah's office previous to his admission into the firm, which was famous throughout the country and which continued until Mr. Bronson's election to Congress. Micah was president of the Jefferson Co. National Bank in 1833 and 34 and a member of the board of directors at the time of his death. In 1821 he was elected to the United States House of Representatives, and in 1836 to the State Senate. A grandson says of him : " He had much to do with the French refugees in their land matters. The Lerays did much business with him as letters show. Father used to tell of their coming from their fine place at Lerayville with their fine turnout and gold plated harness, get dinner at our house and again grandfather would visit them. The old decanters marked ' Mad Wine ' and ' Port ' show that they did not belong to the W. C. T. U. Father remem bered when a boy drinking what he thought was some kind of water, on the sly, after a dinner. His memory failed him soon after and he was told to let good champagne alone thereafter. Years after, part of a good case of wine was found under the stairs in our old wine cellar. It was sent to a hospital. " The old homestead was built on the EngHsh plan with a large estate surrounding the house. What is now a city ward was about half taken up In the grounds and farm. A lodge, large pond, and walks made a most beautiful park about the house. At one time President Van Buren was entertained here and the miHtary paraded through the park." Micah built a stone hotel, called the Mansion House. The stone mansion mentioned above is now occupied by his grandson. At Micah's death the directors of the Jefferson Co. Bank and the members of the bar passed resolutions expressing their respect for his memory. He was thus spoken of by the writer of an obituary notice: " Of the pubhc character of Mr. Sterling the journals of Con- 404 THE STERLING GENEALOGY gress and the Senate bear faithful testimony. Possessing talents of a high order, a mind well disciplined by education and reflec tion, eminently industrious and persevering, energetic, patriotic and liberal, his career as a public man was no less brilliant and honorable, than useful to the public which it was his greatest glory to serve." " But few men have passed through more trying political scenes and but few like him could better command the respect of his opponents. In the private relations of life the character of Mr. Sterling was most exemplary. Habitually dignified In his man ners, he insensibly won the respect of all with whom he associated." As a lawyer " Micah Sterling was one of the giants of the pro fession in the county in early times," his ability being undoubted, his reasoning logical and strong, his judgment unwarped by preju dice or partiality. He d. in Watertown of scarlet fever, Apr. 11, 1844. Mrs. Ruth Sterling d. there July 8, 1870. Children by first marriage were: 703 tEmma Bronson Sterling, b. June 4, 1814; m. Nathaniel P. Wardwell. 704 Francis Winthrop Sterhng, b. Nov. 7, 1816 ; d. Sept. 6, 1817. 705 Francis Winthrop Sterhng, b. July 6, 1818 ; d. in May, 1821. 706 tJohn Calhoun Sterling, b. Mar. 29, 1820; m. 1st, Anne S. Brayton, 2d, Anne M. Beach. 707 Francis Winthrop Sterling, b. Apr. 18, 1827 ; d. in 1829. 708 William Hopkins Sterling, b. July 19, 1831 ; d. Aug. 18, 1837. Child by second marriage: 709 tLewis Benedict Sterling, b. Aug. 18, 1836; m. Belle Lane. 263 JOSEPH STERLING (brother of the above), h. in Sterhng City, Nov. 25, 1786; m. in 1811, Emeline Cadwell, b. Apr. 10, 1793, dau. of Jeduthan and Nancy Cadwell. Joseph Sterling removed about 1808 to Adams, Jefferson Co., N. Y., where he engaged in commercial pursuits. He was one of the organizers of the Black River Navigation Co. in 1810. He d. Mar. 4, 1839. Emeline d. in Monroe, Mich., Apr. 22, 1848. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 405 Children, born In Adams: 710 tEmeline Sterling, b. Feb. 15, 1812; m. JuHus D. Morton. 711 t AdaHne Sterling, b. Feb. 22, 1814; m. Ira Mayhew. 712 William CadweU Sterhng, b. June 30, 1816 ; d. unm. in Monroe, Mich., July 13, 1848. 713 t Joseph Marvin Sterling, b. Aug. 16, 1818; m. Abigail Clark. 714 Ethiel Bronson Sterling, b. Sept. 16, 1822 ; d. in Monroe, Mich., Nov. 18, 1847, unm. 716 Emehne A. Sterhng, b. June 16, 1832; d. Apr. 3, 1833. 265 PHEBE CHURCH (Phebe, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. in East Haddam, Conn., Oct. 13, 1767; m. Nov. 13, 1787, Elijah Crosby of East Haddam, where they lived. Children, born in East Haddam: 716 Phebe Starlin Crosby, b. Oct. 12, 1789. 717 Luinde Crosby, b. Aug. 2, 1791. 718 Calvin Crosby, b. May 10, 1793. 719 Lovina Crosby, b. May 14, 1795. 720 Elial Crosby, b. Mar. 22, 1797. 721 Elijah Crosby, b. May 20, 1799; d. young. 722 Joseph Crosby, b. May 10, 1801. 723 Levi Crosby, b. Apr. 2, 1803. 724 Elijah Crosby, b. Feb. 11, 1805. (East Haddam Records.) 271 ELISHA PERKINS (Lydia, Joseph, Daniel, William), h. in Lyme, Conn., July 25, 1768; m. Mary Ransom of Woodstock, Vt. (No. 233), b. at Lyme, Conn., Feb. 3, 1769, dau. of Richard and Mary (Sterling) Ransom. Elisha left Lyme with his father, when 25 years old, and settled in Vermont, where he engaged in the tanning of hides and shoemaking. Later sold his business to his brother Gains and for a time kept a store and later a tavern. In 1819 he removed with his family to what was then the remote West, Troy, Lincoln Co., Mo., where he established an important industry in the manufacture of hides and in the making of shoes. The journey to Troy was then a very great undertaking and was made with two large wagons and five horses ; of these, one was taken as a reserve and often used by the daughters for a little pleasant variety of horseback riding. Both Mr. Perkins and his wife d. in Troy in 1851. 406 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Children, bom in Vermont: 726 William Perkins, b. in 1800. 726 tMary Perkins, b. In 1802; m. Horace Wing. 727 Sarah Hamilton Perkins, b. Feb. 4, 1803; m. Emanuel Block; had four children and many grandchildren. 728 Fanny Perkins, b. in 1807 ; d. unm. 729 t Charles Ely Perkins, b. in 1812; m. Sarah Ann Jackson. 273 FRANCIS PERKINS (brother of the above), h. in Lyme, July 13, 1772 ; m. about 1794, Sally Dennison, b. in 1774 ; removed with his father to Hartland, Vt., in 1793, and in 1815 to South Woodstock, where his father had preceded him. Mr. Perkins was a farmer. He d. July 29, 1862. His wife SaUy d. Dec. 10, 1843. Children : 729" Sally Perkins, b. in 1795 ; d. unm. in 1820. 729* tHenry G. Perkins, b. Feb. 14, 1797 ; m. Louisa R. Dutton. 729" Lydia Perkins, b. in 1799; d. in 1813. 729'* EHza Perkins, b. in 1801 ; d. in 1804. 730 Ulysses Perkins, b. in 1803 ; d. aged one week. 731 tEHza D. Perkins, b. Sept. 17, 1804; m. George Griswold. 732 tMary C. Perkins, b. Aug. 19, 1806; m. Israel Putnam. 733 Charlotte Perkins, b. in 1808 ; d. in 1813. 734 tFrances D. Perkins, b. June 10, 1810; m. 1st, Joshua Snow, 2d, Henry C. Drew. 274 WILLIAM PERKINS (brother of the above), h. in Lyme, Dec. 22, 1774; removed to South Woodstock, Vt., where he m. Nov. 8, 1801, Mary Biglow, b. in Reading, Vt., Nov. 11, 1782, dau. of Elisha and Mary (Darby) Biglow. Mr. Perkins was a blacksmith by trade. He d. Sept. 19, 1820 ; she d. Nov. 19, 1865. Children : 735 Laura Perkins, b. Nov. 30, 1802; m. in 1824, Benjamin Franklin Biglow ; no issue. 736 tCyrus Perkins, b. June 22, 1810; m. Sophronia Strat ton. 737 Norman Perkins, b. Apr. 5, 1813 ; m. Sarah J. Jaquith. 275 GAIUS PERKINS (brother of the above), b. in Lyme, Sept. 9, 1778, removed to Hartland and afterward to South Woodstock, Vt., with his father in 1801, where he m., June 26, 1804, Eunice Field, b. Feb. 12, 1785. Mr. Perkins was engaged for many years in conducting an extensive tannery and in the WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 407 making of shoes ; he was an ardent supporter of institutions of learning, contributing largely toward the establishment and sup port of an academy in South Woodstock. Eunice Perkins d. June 25, 1868 ; Gains d. Mar. 3, 1870. Children : 738 t Samuel Field Perkins, b. May 12, 1805; m. Mary D. Mclntyre. 739 Adeline Perkins, b. Aug. 18, 1807 ; d. unm., Feb. 19, 1830. 740 tMarcia Perkins, b. Mar. 1, 1809; m. Galo B. Ralph. 741 Frederick Perkins, b. Oct. 13, 1810; m. Ann Spear, d. Mar. 23, 1863, in Minnesota ; no children. 742 tCharles Dunham Perkins, b. Mar. 23, 1813; m. 1st, Mar ietta Benjamin, 2d, Louisa Johnson. 743 Edward Perkins, b. Apr. 9, 1815 ; d. unm. in 1882. 276 BENJAMIN PERKINS (brother of the above), h. in Lyme, July 12, 1785 ; m. Azubah Hatch of Wethersfield, Vt., and moved to western New York in 1817 and afterwards to Illinois, where he d. Feb. 16, 1870. He was a tailor. Children : 744 James Perkins, d. in infancy. 745 Jane Perkins, m. Samuel Jackson and had eight children. 310 JOSEPH STERLING (Ephraim, Joseph, Jacob, William), h. in Trumbull, Conn., Wed., June 15; bapt., July 31, 1774; m. . He settled in Pitcher, Chenango Co., N. Y., before 1807, for on Mar. 3, of that year, at the first town meeting held at the home of Benjamin Fairchild for the town of German, he was elected coHector and with Abel Fairchild constable for the ensuing year. (P. 380, Hist, of Chenango Co.) He was appointed lieutenant of a new Militia company for Che nango Co., Apr. 10, 1805 ; was promoted to captain Feb. 4, 1812, and resigned before Apr. 20, 1815, when he probably re moved from Chenango county. (Council of App'tm't, Military Records State of N. Y., 1784-1821.) There is no record of a settlement of his estate in Chenango Co. He had at least : 746 Polly Sterling, m. Daniel Fairchild, b. in TrumbuU, Nov. 13, 1799, son of Benjamin and Dolly (Blackman) 408 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Fairchild of Pitcher. He was a tavern keeper in Pitcher; d. In the tavern May 9, 1838. (Hist, of Chenango Co.) 313 EPHRAIM STERLING (Ephraim, Joseph, Jacob, Wil liam), b. May 16, 1780 ; m. Jan. 19, 1804, Lucy Buck, b. Mar. 18, 1781, dau. of Samuel Beebe and Hannah (Fairchild) Buck ^ of New Preston, Conn. Ephraim removed from Stratford to New Milford, Conn., when a young man and located at Chestnut Land, near the schoolhouse, east of New Milford village. He was a man of great physical strength, often helping the weaker ox at a heavy load by grasping his end of the yoke. He d. at New Milford, Jan. 6, 1854 ; Lucy d. Jan. 21, 1869 ; both are buried in the old cemetery at New Milford. Children : 747 t Samuel Beebe Sterling, b. Jan. 30, 1805; m. Minerva Beard. 748 Joseph Hinman Sterling, b. in 1807; d. Jan. 13, 1828, unm. 749 t Cyrus Curtis Sterling, b. Oct. 3, 1808; m. 1st, Sarah A. Beers, 2d, Julia E. Weaver. 760 David Sterling, b. Nov. 30, 1811; m. June 14, 1854, Adaline Castle, b. Mar. 9, 1814, dau. of Wildman Castle of New Milford. David was a farmer near his father. He d. May 10, 1875. Adaline d. Apr. 26, 1883. No issue. ' Ancestry of Lucy (Buck) Sterling Emanuel Buck, b. 1623, came from England in 1647 and settled at Wethersfield, Conn. He m. 1st, in 1648, 2d, 1658; d. about 1705. Had Ezekiel Buck, b. Jan. 15, 1650 ; d. Mar. 3, 1713 ; m. Mar. 18, 1675, Rachel Andrews, b. in 1652. Their son Enoch, b. Apr. 5, 1683 ; m. May 2, 1717, Mary, dau. of Samuel Beebe of MUford, Conn., b. Sept. 26, 1699, d. abt. 1747. Enoch d. in 1745. Their son James Buck was b. Mar. 24, 1726; d. Jan. 28, 1793; m. Feb. 25, 1749, Elizabeth Sherman, b. July 17, 1723 d. Jan. 9, 1793, sister of Roger Sherman. Their son Samuel Beebe Buck was b. Sept. 21, 1751; a farmer at New Preston. Conn.; m. Aug. 31, 1776, Hannah Fairchild, b. Feb. 20, 1753, who d. Sept. 26, 1825. Samuel B. Buck d. Mar. 26, 1834. Their dau. Lucy, m. Ephraim Sterling. EUzabeth Sherman was the dau. of Wilham Sherman, b. June 28, 1692; m. 1st, Rebecca Cutler of Charlestown, Mass., m. 2d, Sept. 13, 1715, Mehitable, dau. of Benjamin WeUington; son of Joseph Sherman, b. May 14, 1650; d. Jan. 20, 1730-31 ; m. Nov. 18, 1673, Ehzabeth Winship. A son of Capt. John Sherman, b. Feb. 8 1630-31, came to America with his father in 1634, settled at Water- town, Mass. ; m Martha, dau. of Wilham and Grace Palmer. He was town clerk, surveyor, and selectman, representative, steward of Harvard College, and captain of Militia; d. Jan. 26, 1691 ; a son of Samuel Sherman. (The Buck Genealogy, Orcutt's Hist, of Bridgeport.) WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 409 751 Vincent Buck Sterling, b. in 1813. A carpenter at Gay lordsviUe, Conn. ; d. unm. May 10, 1842. 752 Elizabeth Hannah Sterling, b. In Jan., 1815 ; d. June 8, 1838, unm. 763 tEmily Sterling, b. June 17, 1817; m. Brice W. Weaver. 754 Caroline Sterling, b. in 1821 ; lived on the old homestead of her father and d. unm. Aug. 4, 1876. 315 DAVID STERLING (brother of the above), h. m TrumbuU, Conn., July 17, 1789 ; m. Mar. 20, 1814, Betsey Waller, b. Apr. 1, 1785, of the GaylordsviUe, Conn., family. David was a farmer near New Milford, Conn. He d. there Feb. 18, 1870. Betsey d. July 26, 1875. Children : 755 t Sarah Sterling, b. Feb. 24, 1815; m. Samuel H. Barnes. 756 tHomer Sterling, b. Nov. 9, 1816; m. Jane Camp. 757 tCharles Sterhng, b. Mar. 9, 1824; m. Nancy V. Flood. 319 ELIJAH STERLING (Sylvanus, Stephen, Jacob, Wil liam),}), in TrumbuU, Conn., in Jan., 1767 ; m. there May 29, 1785, Anna Nichols, b. In 1767 in Trumbull. Elijah was a farmer in Trumbull, occupying the homestead of his father. He d. there June 16, 1844. She d. Sept. 19, 1851. Children : 758 Nancy Sterling, b. in 1785 ; d. unm. Dec. 8, 1863. 759 Sylvanus Sterling, b. in 1787 ; m. Polly Beach (No. 789), b. Oct. 4, 1791, dau. of Dr. James E. and Hulda (Sherman) Beach. He saw three days service in the War of 1812, Apr. 14 to Apr. 17, 1814. Syl vanus Sterling was one of the leading men of Bridge port, Conn., in his day. He was member of a firm of saddlery manufacturers ; was elected president of Bridgeport Bank in 1838, an office he held for eleven years ; was elected deacon of the First Con gregational church there in 1831 and served until his death, July 11, 1848. In 1882 a memorial win dow was placed in this building to his memory. Mrs. Steriing d. Feb. 22, 1866, leaving no issue but a considerable estate. By her will, the homestead was given to the First Congregational Church Society for a parsonage and after providing for friends the residue was given to the society known as the 410 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Bridgeport Protestant Widow's Relief Society for the establishment of a home and for general aid and the organization has become one of the leading charities of Bridgeport. The " Sterling Home " was incorporated by the General Assembly in 1885. (Orcutt's Hist, of Bridgeport.) 760 tElam Sterling, b. Jan. 6, 1791; m. Susan Hurd. 761 Starr Sterhng, b. in Apr. 1793. He is buried in the Long Hill burying ground, Trumbull. On the headstone is the following inscription : " In memory of Starr, son of Elijah and Anna Sterhng who left home Oct. 15, 1809 and arrived to his brother in the Isle of Antigua [West Indies] Nov. 11 and died the 24'" his brother Silvanus Sterling 15 months after took up his remains & was buried here, May 1, 1811, aged 16 years, 6 mos." 762 tLucetta Sterling, b. Nov. 12, 1795; bapt. in Mar., 1796; m. Albert Sherwood. 763 t Sherwood E. Sterhng, bapt. Oct. 27, 1805; m. Rebecca CornweU. 764 Betsey Ann Steriing, m. Almon E. Plumb, b. Apr. 1, 1807 ; d. July 13, 1902. She d. Oct. 15, 1886, aged 77 years. No issue. 320 PHILIP STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Trum buU, Conn., Jan. 12, 1769; m. in the winter of 1802-3, Ruth Hawley, b. in Trumbull, July 6, 1780, dau. of Ezra and Ruth (Morehouse) Hawley. (See No. 41.) Philip Sterhng was a farmer and carpenter in Trumbull, where he d. and where he is burled in the Long Hill burying ground. " Philip Sterling Died Sept. 24, 1845, M. 76." Mrs. Sterling is buried near her husband. " Ruth, wife of Philip Sterling, Died Apr. 27, 1876, JE. 95 yrs. 9 mos. 22 d's." Children : 765 tGeorge Sterling, b. July 21, 1804; m. Emmeline Hawley. 766 t Pamelia Sterling, b. June 13, 1806; m. Hezekiah Nichols. 767 tMary Sterling, b. July 20, 1809; m. John Booth. 768 tEsther Abby Sterling, b. Oct. 23, 1812; m. RosweU Starr Nichols. 769 t Stephen Hawley Sterling, b. Jan. 23, 1816; m. Rebecca J. Brinsmade. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 411 321 NATHANIEL STERLING (brother of the above), h. in Trumbull, Nov. 11, 1771 ; m. in 1796, Phebe Nichols, b. Apr. 13, 1777, dau. of James Nichols of Booth's Hill, Trumbull. He was a farmer in Trumbull. Nathaniel d. Oct. 18, 1839. His wife Phebe d. Mar. 3, 1862. Children : 770 tLucretia Sterling, b. in 1797 ; m. Ephraim T. Edwards. 771 tGassford Sterling, b. Mar. 27, 1800; m. Eliza Post. 772 tLegrand Sterling, b. June 12, 1802; m. 1st, Eloise Burton. 773 Emily E. Sterhng, b. Sept. 22, 1806 ; m. Zachariah Cur tis, and d. Nov. 29, 1834, without issue. 774 tCharles Nichols Sterling, b. May 10, 1808; m. Minerva Beach. 775 Lorenzo B. Sterling, b. Dec. 22, 1813 ; d. unm. Nov. 22, 1881. 776 Nathaniel J. Sterling, b. Dec. 25, 1816; m. and had Lor enzo B. Sterhng of Bridgeport, Conn., and JuHa, who m. Charles Judson Jackson, b. in Trumbull, Nov. 11, 1847, son of Marcellus and Huldah (Mal- lett) Jackson. His wid. was living in Monroe, Conn., in 1903, 323 JESSE STERLING (brother of the above), bapt. in Trum buU, Conn., Feb. 22, 1778 ; m. Sarah, dau. of Moses Gregory of Wilton, Conn. Jesse removed from Trumbull to Bridgeport about 1800, where he became a successful dry-goods merchant and one of the town's prominent citizens. He was appointed postmaster Sept. 16, 1810, and served as such until May 8, 1829. He was the first treasurer of the Housatonic R. R. Co., which was organized in 1837, and was manager of the company which supplied Bridgeport with water in 1833. He d. June 13, 1846. She d. in 1836, and is buried in Mountain Grove cemetery, Bridgeport. Children : 777 tMary Ann Sterling, b. in Aug., 1806; m. Gen. Charles DeForest. 778 t Susan E. Sterling, m. Dr. David H. Nash. 779 tCharles Frederick Sterling, m. Emehne Brook. 780 t Sarah CaroHne Sterhng, m. Philo C. Calhoun. 412 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 781 tEzra Gregory Sterling, m. Sarah E. Burr. 782 Julia M. Sterling, m. Dr. PInckney W. Ellsworth, Apr. 27, 1841. He was b. Dec. 5, 1814, son of Gov. Wil liam Wolcott and Emily Schotten (Webster) Ells worth, grandson of Noah Webster, the lexicographer. She d. Mar. 18, 1864. He m. 2d, Dec. 9, 1866, JuHa Townsend Dow of New Haven, Conn. No issue by first marriage. 325 DAVID SHERMAN (Mary, Stephen, Jacob, WUliam), h. in Stratfield, Jan. 22, 1757 ; m. Jan. 18, 1775, Rebecca French, b. Feb. 25, 1765, dau. of Lieut. John and EHzabeth (Nichols.?) French of TrumbuU. Capt. David Sherman d. Aug. 22, 1810. Mrs. Rebecca Sherman d. Mar. 4, 1826. Children : 783 t Sterling Sherman, b. Mar. 1, 1776; m. Anna Kirtland. 784 Mary Sherman, b. June 12, 1777. 785 Ellen Sherman, b. July 10, 1780 ; m. Oct. 3, 1805, Samuel Porter, b. Mar. 1, 1771, son of Samuel and Abiah Porter, who m. 1st, May 3, 1803, Sally French, b. in 1781, d. Apr. 3, 1805. Samuel, Jr., d. Sept. 9, 1842. Ellen d. Apr. 12, 1867. 786 Isaac Sherman, b Jan. 14, 1783 ; d. Mar. 19, 1784. 787 David Sherman, b. Mar. 9, 1786. The inscription on his father's gravestone to David, Jr.'s memory states that he " was supposed to be lost on his passage from Washington in North Carolina to New York with his whole crew in the schooner Recovery about the 20''^ of Decemi*? 1800 [1810 probably] in the 25''^ year of his age." 788 tisaac Sherman, b. Sept. 26, 1788; m. Maria Burroughs. 327 HULDA SHERMAN (sister of the above), b. in Stratfield; m. Oct. 20, 1789, James E. Beach, M.D., of Cheshire, Conn., b. in 1763. Dr. Beach resided for many years in Bridgeport, where he conducted a dry-goods store and ran boats to New York City, which did a general freight and passenger business. He was senior member of the firm of Beach & Steriing (David) from 1794 to 1804 ; of Beach & Sterling (Jesse) from 1804 to 1816, and of Beach & Sterhng (Sylvanus, Jr.). Dr. Beach furnished the capi tal for these enterprises but took no active part in their manage- WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 413 ment. He had a wide practice In his profession and was a capable, pubhc-spirited man. He d. in 1838. Children : 789 t Polly Beach, b. Oct. 4, 1791; m. Sylvanus Sterling. (See No. 759.) 790 Laura Beach, b. Aug. 2, 1796; m. Sept. 8, 1816, Ira Sherman, son of Silas and Abigail (Hawley) Sher man (b. May 9, 1793; d. May 13, 1869). 791 tisaac Eaton Beach, b. May 23, 1802; m. EHza Hawley. 792 An infant son d. " Dec"^ 19*'' 1806, twelve hours old." (Compiled from material in Orcutt's Hist, of Bridgeport.) 328 DAVID STERLING (Abijah, Stephen, Jacob, William), h. in Stratford, Conn., Jan. 6, 1771 ; m. Deborah Strong, b. Nov. 13, 1776, dau. of Joseph and Comfort (Nichols) Strong. David was a large landholder In Stratford, Fairfield, and Greenfield, and a leading merchant of Bridgeport, Conn., where he lived. He d. June 16, 1843 ; Deborah d. Mar. 10, 1849. Children : 793 tJohn William Sterling, b. Sept. 4, 1796; m. 1st, Mary Judson, 2d, Catharine T. Plant. 794 tDavId Sterling, b. July 9, 1799; m. Emma Waterman. 795 George Sterling, b. Mar. 3, 1801 ; d. Mar. 5, 1802. 796 t Sherwood Sterling, b. Mav 23, 1803; m. Jane E. Hawley. 797 t Ann Strong Sterling, b. July 23, 1805 ; m. Mark Moore. 798 t CorneHa Sterling, b. Aug. 13, 1806; m. William R. Bunnell. 799 Cordelia Sterling (twin with the above), m. Capt. Robert H. Waterman, brother of Emma Waterman above ; d. without issue. CAPTAIN DANIEL STERLING (brother of the above), h. In Stratford, May 16, 1776 ; m. Sept. 14, 1804, Hannah Jud son, b. July 11, 1785, dau. of Agur and Ann (Mills) Judson ^ of Huntington, Conn. ' Judson Ancestry WUham Judson, probably born in Yorkshire, Eng., came with his family to New England in 1634 and settled first at Concord, Mass., where he remained four years, when he removed to Hartford, Conn., and thence in the spring of 1639 with others to Stratford, Conn. ; one of the earliest settlers. His will was dated Dec. 20, 1661, inven tory of his estate Dec. 15, 1662. His first wife, Grace, came with him from England and d. in New Haven, Sept. 29, 1659; he m. 2d, Elizabeth, wid. cf Benjamin Wilmot. 414 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Daniel Sterling was a sea captain, sailing his vessels to Liver pool, Archangel, Russia, and other ports. His father, upon his death, bequeathed to Daniel the land in Bridgeport about Fulton street and Madison avenue and the triangular piece bounded by Franklin street, Washington avenue, and Main street (exclusive of the Bronson Hawley comer). He, however, wished his home to be nearer the shore, so he bought the land east of Main street, opposite the triangular plot, down to the river, from East Wash ington avenue to Lumber street and built his house in the center of the square, where the fourth regiment armory now stands. This was in 1804 and was before the Housatonic Railway was built Wilham d. in New Hiven, July 29, 1662. WUl of his widow dated January or Febru ary, 1685, inventory of estate Nov. 19, 1685. His son was Joseph Jud on, who came to Stratford when 19 years old in 1639. He was made freeman May, 1658, was elected a representative the next October, made lieutenant of the trainband of Stratford, June, 1672, was engaged in the Narragansett War of 1676. One of the most active business men of the community. He m. Oct. 24, 1644, Sarah, probably dau. of John Porter of Windsor, who d. Mar. 16, 1696-97, aged 70; he d. Oct. 8, 1690, aged 71. Then- son, Capt. James Judson, b. Apr. 24, 1650; m. 1st, Aug. 18, 1680, Rebecca Wells (b. 1656, d. Nov. 3, 1717), dau. of Thomas Wells of Hartford, son of Gov. Thomas WeUes, who was b. in England, about 1598; James m. 2d, Nov. 20, 1718, widow of James Steel of Wethersfield, dau. of Samuel Wells ; she d. in Wethersfield in 1739 ; Capt. James Jud son d. Feb. 25, 1720-21. His son, Capt. David Judson, b. Aug. 7, 1693; m. Phebe Stiles, Oct. 29, 1713, dau. of Ephraim Stiles, b. Mar. 25, 1696, d. May 20, 1765. David Judson d. May 5, 1761. Ephraim Stiles was b. Aug. 3, 1645 ; a prominent citizen of Stratford, Conn., a deputy to the Gen. Assembly, 1686-89-92-93-96-99 and 1702, and to the Court of Election 1695-97-1704-08; he m. 1st, July 8, 1669, Ruth, wid. of Oba diah Wheeler; m. 2d, after 1680, Bathsheba, b. Jan. 3, 1661, dau. of Henry Tomlinson. Ephraim d. June 21, 1714, and Bathsheba m. 2d, Curtiss, and d. in 1735, aged 74. Henry Tomlinson came from England with his wife Ahce and several chUdren. He settled at New Haven and removed to Stratford, where he d. Mar. 16, 1681. Ephraim Stiles was a son of Francis StUes, b. in Milbrooke, Bedfordshire, Eng., bapt. Aug. 1, 1602, who came to America and settled in Windsor, Conn., 1635; m. in England, Joan , who m. 2d, Robert Clark of Stratford. Francis d. in 1682, son of Thomas and Maria Stiles, one of four brothers who came to America. Capt. David Judson had Agur Judson, b. Mar. 23, 1724; d. July 6, 1790; m. 1st, Dec. 23, 1746, Hannah Curtiss, who d. Nov. 14, 1747; m. 2d, May 1, 1750, Me hitable Tousy of Newton. Their son, Agur Judson, Jr., b. May 3, 1761 ; m. Ann, dau. of Ehsha MiUs, Dec. 22, 1768, he being 17 and she 16 years old. They resided in Huntington, Conn. Their eighth chUd, Hannah Judson, b. July 11, 1785; m. Capt. Daniel SterUng. Sarah (or Sally) Judson, tenth and youngest child of Agur, b. May 15, 1791 ; m. Frederick Abijah Sterling (No. 332), younger brother of Daniel SterUng. Capt. David Judson also had Daniel Judson, b. Apr. 26, 1728; m. 1st, Jan. 1, 1751-52, Sarah, dau. of Capt. Stiles Curtiss, b. May 17, 1731, who d. May 30, 1808; 2d, Feb. 20, 1809, Mercy Burrett. He d. Nov. 4, 1813. His son Daniel Judson, Jr., b. Nov. 24, 1763; d. Oct. 4, 1847; m. Sept. 10, 1797, Sarah, dau. of Solomon Plant, who d. Aug. 14, 1857. Their dau. Mary Rebecca Judson, b. Apr. 10, 1807; m. Capt. John WUliam Sterhng, son of David Sterhng, a brother of Frederick A. and Daniel SterUng above mentioned. {See No. 793.) WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 415 or conceived and the Pequonnock River ran up to the garden steps at what is now the corner of Lumber street and Housatonic avenue. Captain Daniel purchased from one of the tribes of old Pe quonnock Indians the square next north of his home plot. On the north side of this lot stood a tall poplar tree. Under this tree had stood the wigwam of the old Indian who had sold the land, and in the deed It was agreed that the old Indian should live in his wigwam and should be buried under the tree. These provisions were carried out and the old tree stood for many years to mark the redman's rest-place. In 1812, when British frigates were beleaguering Bridgeport, Captain Sterling, with a picked crew, went to New York in a large yawl and brought back a boat load of fiour for the inhab itants. The crew rowed both ways. The boat hugged the shore and came back in the night time. Several cannon shots were fired at this crew, but they escaped injury. Daniel was a member of the Connecticut General Assembly in May, 1810 and 1812, and in October, 1810 and 1813. He was a member of the first board of directors of the Bridgeport Steamboat Company and one of its incorporators in 1824. Later in life, in 1837, Captain Sterling was chosen mayor of Bridgeport and his portrait hangs with the others in the council chamber. He d. Mar. 29, 1853. Mrs. Hannah Sterling d. Mar. 22, 1852. Buried in Mountain Grove cemetery, Bridgeport. Children : 800 Henry D. Sterling, b. June 16, 1805 ; d. unm. Feb. 14, 1830. 801 tWoolsey G. Sterhng, b. June 14, 1807; m. EHza C. Quackenbos. 802 Margaret AspinwaU Sterling, b. Apr. 6, 1812; m. 1st, July 6, 1854, George Fitch Hussey of N. Y., b. Nov. 16, 1811, d. Sept. 24, 1866 ; m. 2d, Oct. 2, 1858, Dr. John G. Adams of N. Y., b. Aug. 12, 1807. Mar garet d. Oct. 20, 1866. No issue. 803 Harriet Sterling, b. Dec. 22, 1813 ; d. Feb. 13, 1814. 804 tDaniel H. Sterling, b. July 10, 1819; m. Maria M. Beck. 332 FREDERICK ABIJAH STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Bridgeport, Conn., Jan. 29, 1789 ; m. in Huntington, 416 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Conn., June 16, 1816, Sarah Judson, b. May 16, 1791, sister of Hannah Judson, who m. Frederick's brother Daniel above. Mr. Sterhng removed to New York City, where in 1833 he was a merchant at 69 Pine street with residence on Henry street at number 25. Twenty years later he is designated in the old direc tory of 1853 as an " inspector " with residence still on Henry street at number 39. He d. June 10, 1862. Sarah d. Oct. 18, 1878. Both are buried In Mountain Grove cemetery, Bridgeport. Only child: 805 t Alexander Frederick Sterling, b. June 21, 1817 ; m. EHza beth Jordan. 336 LEVI HUBBELL (Eunice, Stephen, Jacob, William), b. in Stratford, Conn., Sept. 18, 1782; m. Dec. 6, 1802; Susan Allen, b. in Stratford, Conn., Mar. 20, 1786. Resided in New Orleans, La. He d. in Winsted, Conn., June 24, 1872. She d. July 13, 1813. Children : 806 t Susan Matilda HubbeU, b. Oct. 19, 1804; m. Monson Hawley. 807 Henry Abraham HubbeU, b. In N. Y. City, Oct. 26, 1806 ; d. on board the ship America near New Orleans, La., July 13, 1829. 808 Frances Adeline Hubbell, b. in N. Y., Apr. 25, 1808; d. before 1880. 809 t Ann Maria Hubbell, b. May 9, 1811 ; m. Charles Toucey. 810 Susan Allen HubbeU, b. Jan. 22, 1813 ; d. July 3, 1834. (HubbeU Gene.) 340 NATHANIEL STERLING (William, WUliam, WUUam, Richard, William), b. In Wilton, Conn., Apr. 1, 1780; m. 1st, at New Canaan, Conn., Feb. 7, 1801, Polly Hoyt, b. in Wilton, July 26, 1782, dau. of Jonathan and Hannah (Abbott) Hoyt. PoUy d. at Wilton, Dec 12, 1854. Nathaniel m. 2d, at Wilton, Mar. 15, 1855, Betsey Knapp, b. In WUton, May 28, 1805, dau. of Charles and Betsey (Davenport) Knapp. Nathaniel was a farmer and carpenter and master builder. He Hved nearly all his life in Wilton and in Kent, Conn., but passed some years in Lafayette, Onondaga Co., N. Y. In Onon- WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 417 daga Co. he built the Baptist Church structure now standing at Pompey Hill. He himself was a Presbyterian of the " auld licht " order, an omnivorous reader and serious thinker. An Onondaga Co. History by Prof. W. W. Clayton says : " Nathaniel Sterling, a carpenter and joiner, settled on the farm now (1878) occupied by Luther Balse. He built the Baptist Church at Pompey Hill and the church now standing in La Fayette village. The latter part of his Hfe was spent on a farm. He was a leading man in religious and educational matters." He was interested in his family's history and made some search of early records. He d. In Wilton, Apr. 10, 1860, and is buried in St. Matthew's cemetery near his first wife. Children : 811 PoUy Almira Sterhng, b. in WUton, Dec. 26, 1801 ; d. at Lafayette, N. Y., May 30, 1838, unm., and is buried there. 812 tCharles Stephen Sterling, b. Mar. 24, 1804; m. Armenia Hasbrouck. 813 Jonathan Hoyt Sterhng, b. In Wilton, Aug. 6, 1808 ; m. Sept. 13, 1836, Mary Ann Smith, b. in Pompey, N. Y., Sept. 4, 1811. They removed to near Norwalk, Huron Co., Ohio, where he d. Sept. 22, 1890. She d. Jan. 20, 1888. No issue. 814 tEUice A. Sterling, b. Apr. 24, 1816; m. Philander Has brouck. 815 t William Wiltshire Sterling, b. Oct. 8, 1819; m. Mary Miller. In the family Bible of Nathaniel Sterling and his father, is inserted the foUowing: " Almira S. Goodell, b. in La Fayette, On. Co., N. Y., Aug. 11, 1847 ; named by special request as a token of friendship between the famiHes of Warren Goodell and N. Sterling." 341 RACHEL STERLING (sister of the above), b. in WlUon, May 25, 1781 ; m. Nov. 23, 1806, Charles Knapp, b. Mar. 27, 1779, son of Epenetus and Mary (Smith) Knapp. He m. 1st, Betsey Davenport, by whom he had Eliza, b. Sept. 24, 1801, m. Rachel's brother Isaac Sterling; Samuel, b. in 1803, m. EHza , and Betsey, b. May 28, 1805, who m. Rachel's brother Nathaniel. 418 THE STERLING GENEALOGY They lived at Wilton, Conn. He d. Dec. 16, 1826. She d. June 26, 1843. Children : 816 Bethiah Knapp, b. in 1811 ; m. James Knapp. 817 William Knapp, b. July 15, 1813; m. Jane Smith. 818 Mary Knapp, b. in 1816 ; m. Albert Hyatt. 343 WILLIAM STERLING (brother of the above), b. in WU ton, Conn., Mar. 10, 1784 ; m. Aseneth . They lived in Gil- bertsville, Otsego Co., N. Y. Children : 819 Stephen Sterling. 820 Isaac Sterling, resided at Balnbridge, Chenango Co., N. Y. ; president of the village in 1869 ; said to have had one dau. He may have m. as a first wife, in Otego, Otsego Co., N. Y., Feb. 22, 1844, Julia Carr, b. in Butternut, N. Y., Oct. 26, 1823, dau. of Edward and Lucy (Cook) Carr of Otego. She d. Sept. 19, 1848, without Issue. (Carr Family Records, '94.) The probate records of Chenango Co. do not contain the name Sterling. 821 Eliza Ann Sterling, m. Patrick of Wilton. 822 A dau., m. Jackson. 823 Joseph Sterling. 347 ISAAC STERLING (brother of the above), h. In Wilton, Apr. 29, 1789 ; m. Jan. 11, 1826, Eliza Knapp, b. Sept. 24, 1801, dau. of Charles and Betsey (Davenport) Knapp (Charles, b. Mar. 27, 1779; d. Dec 16, 1826), and sister of Betsey, who m. Isaac's brother Nathaniel. Charles m. 2d, Isaac's sister Rachel. Isaac Sterling was a farmer at " Dumplln HiU," Wilton, Conn. He d. Aug. 10, 1853. She d. Mar. 13, 1892. Burial at " Joe's Hill " cemetery, Wilton. Children : 824 tCharles Sterling, b. Oct. 27, 1826; m. 1st, Emily C. Os born, 2d, Sarah A. Dickens. 826 Rhoda Sterhng, b. Feb. 26, 1829; m. Nov. 5, 1854, Ros weU Reed of West Norwalk, Conn. She d. Apr., 1893. He d. in 1893. No issue. 826 t WUHam Sterling, b. Dec. 2, 1833; m. Mary Tuttle. 827 ElHce Sterhng (called AHce), b. Aug. 9, 1842; a school teacher in New Rochelle, N. Y., 1902, unm. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 419 348 BETSEY STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Wilton, June 19, 1790 ; m. John Hickok, b. Apr. 15, 1790. Betsey d. Dec. 5, 1846, and he m. 2d, Oct. 21, 1848, her sister Sarah, b. Mar. 29, 1793, who d. Feb. 24, 1864, without issue. John d. Mar. 4, 1864. ChUdren of John and Betsey Hickok: 828 WiUiam Harvey Hickok, b. Mar. 6, 1812 ; m. 1st, Sarah Ann, dau. of Samuel Sturges (b. Jan. 1, 1815; d. June 30, 1843) ; m. 2d, Huldah, dau. of William S. Cole. Wm. H. Hickok d. July 7, 1883. His widow was living at Lewisboro, N. Y., in 1902. 829 Emeline Hickok, m. Lockwood K. Ferris of Wilton. Both dead; no issue. 356 ISAAC STERLING (Samuel, Samuel, WUliam, Richard, William), h. probably at Wilton, Conn., about 1772. Very little is known of Isaac and no records of him or his wife or family are known to exist. What is given here has been secured from many widely different sources and has been gathered during a period of three years. He undoubtedly went to Pennsylvania as a young man of 21 or thereabouts, and he here m., probably in 1794, a Miss Jones, perhaps a sister of the first wife of his next younger brother Daniel. An Isaac Sterhng, undoubtedly this one, was the first tavern keeper in the township of DansvIUe, Steuben county. New York. It will be seen later that his brother Samuel located at Dansville. He settled here at a very early date, as early as 1806, although the settlement of the locality did not begin until ten years later. (Hist, of Steuben Co., p. 283.) He was Heutenant in the mihtia in Steuben Co., being appointed Feb. 16, 1809. (CouncU of Ap pointment, State of N. Y.) He was a soldier in the War of 1812, presumably going to the defence of the frontier near Fort Erie and In command of his company. There is a tradition that during a skirmish Isaac was captured by four of the enemy who started to conduct him to headquarters. The captive did not proceed fast enough to satisfy the Britishers, one of whom prodded him in the back with his fixed bayonet, which so enraged Isaac that he turned, wrenched the gun from the soldier's hands, whirled it around his head, brained one of the men, shot another, bayoneted the third, while the fourth took to his legs and Isaac escaped. 420 THE STERLING GENEALOGY He may have removed to Candor, Tioga county. New York, as the History of that county states that Betsey Sterling (his daugh ter) was of Candor when she married Perez Dean. (P. 227.) In 1817 Isaac and his family removed to Ontario, Can., and settled near Stony Creek, township of Saltfleet, Wentworth Co., on the mountain side, east of the present city of Hamilton, where his wife d. in 1821, and where she is buried. Isaac d. at or near what is now the City of Rock Island, IU., somewhere about 1840. His brother, Maj. Daniel, and his nephew, James, were en gaged in the construction of government works at the mouth of the Rock River, at its junction with the Mississippi. Daniel d. there of malarial fever in 1839, and it is inferred that Isaac was associated with his brother in these works, although then a man approaching the age of seventy. Daniel was buried at a place formerly called Black Hawk Lookout. It is fair to suppose that Isaac was buried near him, but while Daniel's remains were re- interred in 1870, Isaac's appear to have been left undisturbed and consequently the exact spot is unknown. The burial records of Rock Island have been searched and no mention is found of Isaac's re-interment. Black Hawk Lookout, a point about four and one half miles from the city, is now known as Black Hawk Watch Tower, and is a popular pleasure resort. Isaac's unmarked grave is probably somewhere within this park. Children : 830 tHenry Sterling, b. Mar. 12, 1796; m. AbigaU Murch. 831 Samuel Sterling, settled at Mineral Point, Wisconsin. He had a family ; is said to have sons living in Colorado. 832 Barton Sterling, d. in Chicago. Left one dau. said to be living in Michigan. 833 Benjamin Sterling, m. Sarah Thair; d. at Galena, III, withput issue. 834 tMary (or Polly) Sterling, b. Nov. 6, 1801; m. Bucklin Alderman. 835 Betsey Sterling, m. Perez Dean, b. Dec. 17, 1791, son of Mial and Sarah (Stafford) Dean of Newark Valley, Tioga Co., N. Y. (Gazetteer of Tioga Co., p. 227). They removed to Oxford, Ontario, Can. Had : James, Lewis, Solomon, Edward, Julia, SaUy Ann, Charity, Betsey, Emeline, and possibly others. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 421 845 Major Sterling, m. Peggy Newton; lived east of Hamil ton, Can. ; d. leaving no issue. 846 Loretta Sterling, m. Boynton Ten Eyck ; had one daugh ter. All are dead. 847 tEHza Sterling, b. Feb. 25, 1806; m. John G. KimbaU. 848 Ellen Sterling, m. 1st, John Beach, 2d, Simeon MorreU; Hved at London, Can., where her second husband was a tanner; d. without issue. 849 OriUa Sterhng, m. John Green of Waterford, Can., d. without issue. 860 t Cyrena Sterhng, b. May 8, 1811 ; m. WilHam McCool. 851 tKeziah Sterling, b. In 1816; m. John SiU. 862 Daniel Steriing ; m. Catherine McGiU ; Hved at Toronto, Can. Had: George, traveling representative of a Canadian Insurance Co., with headquarters in To ronto ; Frederick, of Toronto, William, Alice (m. E. P. Park of Brantford, Can., and d. leaving a dau.), Edith (m. Roy Yielding of Chicago, IU.), Mary, and Catherine. 357 MAJOR DANIEL STERLING ( brother of the above) , b. in Wilton, July 8, 1776 ; m. 1st, June 26, 1799, Betsey Jones, who d. within seven months, Jan. 6, 1800 ; m. 2d, in the same year, Nov. 17, 1800, Sarah Sutton, b. 1780, dau. of James and Sarah Sutton, who d. two days after the birth of her youngest child, June 12, 1812. She is burled in Black Walnut cemetery, Wyoming Co., Penn. Daniel m. 3d, two months after his second wife's death, Aug. 19, 1812, Rachel Brooks, b. July 10, 1791, dau. of James and Mary (Johnson) Brooks. James Brooks b. in 1729, removed from Huntington Co., N. J., to Tioga Co., N. Y., in 1791. He d. at Pipe Creek (now Tioga Center), Jan. 7, 1812. Mary Johnson, his wife, d. at Mechanicsburg, Ohio, May 21, 1831. Daniel Sterling migrated to the Wyoming Valley, Penn., with his parents when in his eighteenth year. He was an active business man and an employer of many men in lumbering and in work upon government contracts. He possessed a great deal of land in the vicinity of Sterlingville (now Meshoppen), Wyoming Co., Penn., and had other large interests. He was called "Major Sterhng," although he saw no military service, the title merely indicating the important position he occupied in the community. 422 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Daniel and his eldest son James went to the far West, to Illinois, In 1836, where they had contracts from the State. One of these contracts was for the construction of a canal and locks at the mouth of the Rock River, at its junction with the Missis sippi River and another for the same improvement at what Is now Sterling, 111. (named from the son James). At both these points were rapids, which it was necessary to pass with artificial waterways In order to make the stream navigable. Daniel was in charge of the work at the mouth of the river, James in charge of that at Sterling, some sixty miles above. The State of Illinois became so heavily embarrassed by indebtedness in carrying out extensive plans for internal improvement, that it could not meet its obligations, so that contractors were many of them nearly financially ruined, Daniel and James among the number. The State issued bonds, in payment for contract work, but at the time these were worth only about twenty-five cents on the dollar, so that those who had to realize at once lost heavily. The bonds were afterward fully redeemed by the State. Daniel Sterling d. near the mouth of the Rock River of malarial fever, whUe engaged in this work, Aug. 26, 1839, and was buried in an old cemetery, at what was called Black Hawk's Lookout. About 1870 his remains were re-interred in the new cemetery at the city of Rock Island. His third wife, Rachel Sterling, d. Oct. 5, 1863, and is buried in Black Walnut cemetery. Daniel's children by second marriage were: 860 Betsey Sterling, b. Aug. 26, 1801 ; m. Henry Northrup; had a son Henry living at Austin, IU., in 1903. 862 Lewis Sterling, b. Aug. 20, 1803 ; d. July 13, 1806. 863 t James Steriing, b. May 7, 1806; m. 1st, Kezia Canfield, 2d, EHzabeth Passmore. 864 tLewis Sterling, b. Feb. 4, 1807 ; m. Emily A. Donald. 866 t Wilham Barker Steriing, b. Apr. 18, 1809; m. Myrtle M. Snow. 866 Little girl, b. June 15, 1811 ; d. In infancy. 867 Little giri, b. June 10, 1812; d. in infancy. Children by third marriage: 868 Daniel Steriing, b. Aug. 6, 1813 ; d. in childhood. 869 tDaniel Theodore Steriing, b. Feb. 15, 1815; m. Susan A. Loomis. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 423 870 tJohn Whelan Sterling, b. July 17, 1816; m. Harriet Dean. 871 Sarah S. Sterling, b. June 26, 1818; m. Dr. Edmund R. West, and d. Nov. 26, 1861. Left a son, Frederick, living in Chicago, 1902. 873 Mary B. Sterling, b. Apr. 6, 1820; m. 1st, James HoUi- day, 2d, a Mr. Whaling. Had by first marriage: James and Juniata, who d. in infancy; Walter, d., and Mary E., living in Milwaukee, unm. Mrs. Mary B. Whaling d. Apr. 17, 1894. 878 tWalter G. Sterling, b. Nov. 20, 1821; m. 1st, Mary S. Elder, 2d, Emma Elder. 879 Henry N. Sterling, b. Sept. 15, 1823 ; d. unm. Jan. 21, 1864, buried at Black Walnut. Henry N. Sterling enlisted in Co. B, 52d Regt., Penn. Vols., Oct. 11, 1861, as sergeant major; was promoted to sergeant, Nov. 6, 1861 ; discharged for disability. May 11, 1862. 880 tHaradon G. Sterling, b. Jan. 4, 1825; m. Anna M. Rex. 881 t Hamilton Bowman Sterling, b. June 7, 1826; m. Armenia E. Fortner. 882 Rachel Irene Sterling, b. Apr. 16, 1828 ; m. Charles Wal lace. Has one son, Haradon Wallace of Ogden, Utah. Rachel was living in 1902. 884 Julia B. Sterling, b. Nov. 30, 1830 ; d. in Milwaukee, Wis., unm., Apr. 26, 1904. 885 t Julius C Sterling (twin with the above), m. Susan EngHsh. 886 tKeziah C. Sterling, b. Aug. 4, 1832 ; m. Duncan McDonald. 359 ELIZABETH STERLING (sister of the above), h. in Wil ton in August, 1778; bapt. there Jan. 17, 1779 ; m. Feb. 12, 1795, David Adams, b. Oct. 28, 1770, son of David Adams, a native of Connecticut, who removed to Otsego Co., N. Y., and settled near Cooperstown. David was a farmer in Northmoreland township, Luzerne (now Wyoming) county, Penn. He d. May 27, 1844. Ehzabeth d. in 1860. Children : 887 t Josiah Adams, b. Dec. 23, 1795; m. AmeHa Jenks. 888 PoUy Adams, b. Oct. 28, 1797 ; d. Sept. 16, 1814. 889 Adah Adams, b. Nov. 12, 1799; d. Dec. 14, 1804. 890 EUen Adams, b. Feb. 26, 1802 ; d. June 30, 1814. 424 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 891 t David Adams, b. Mar. 3, 1804 ; m. Deborah Dillevan. 892 Denton Adams, b. May 22, 1806 ; d. Aug. 16, 1814. 893 tEHzabeth Adams, b. May 24, 1808; m. Horatio P. Loomis. 894 Adah Adams, b. Apr. 16, 1810; d. in 1814. 895 Melinda Adams, b. Mar. 13, 1813 ; d. m. 1814. 896 tHarriet Adams, b. Feb. 14, 1816; m. Daniel H. Corbin. 897 t Samuel Sterhng Adams, b. Apr. 16, 1818; m. Lovina Lott. 898 tMary Adams, b. Sept. 28, 1821 ; m. Robert Craig. 899 Henry Adams, b. Mar. 28, 1826; d. young. Of these children, Polly, EUen, Denton, Adah, 2d, and Mehnda d. of a malignant fever contracted from a stranger who stayed at their father's house over night. 360 SAMUEL STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Wilton, Conn., in 1786; m. Oct. 4, 1806, Tamson Haynes (or Haines), b. in 1787. Samuel Sterhng was a shoemaker. He Hved in Duchess Co., N. Y., for a few years after his marriage ; about 1810 he removed to Black Walnut, then to Luzerne Co., Penn., later to Seneca, N. Y., then to Ovid, N. Y., where his home and belongings were burned. He then settled at Burns, N. Y., on a farm, where he Hved until his removal to DansvIUe, N. Y., where he continued to reside until his death. Samuel d. at Dansville, Feb. 2, 1869. Tamson d. Dec. 31, 1850, aged 63 ; buried at DansvIUe. Children : 900 tMary Ann Sterling, b. Aug. 18, 1807; m. John CarroU. 901 tHarriet Sterling, b. Sept. 4, 1809; m. 1st, James Sum mers, 2d, James WUson. 902 Lorene Sterling, b. Aug. 11, 1811 ; m. WilHam Rowen and d. Mar. 22, 1848, without issue. 903 t Sarah Sterhng, b. May 21, 1813; m. William F. Reese. 904 Hannah Maria Sterling, b. Sept. 24, 1817 ; m. John Gar rison. A dau., Mrs. Caroline MacMIUan, lives in Sausalito, Cal. 905 tDaniel Gregory Steriing, b. May 28, 1819; m. 1st, Catharine S. Day; 2d, Lucy Fitchett; 3d, Harriet M. Bridgman. 906 tTamson Freelove Sterling, b. Apr. 11, 1822; m. Wil Ham Marshall. WILLLVM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 425 907 Charity Sterling, b. July 11, 1824; d. Sept. 24, 1824. 908 t Samuel Haines Sterling, b. Aug. 12, 1826; m. Betsey A. Elwood. 361 JOSIAH STERLING (brother of the above), b. In Wilton about 1780; m. Rebecca Townsend of Falls township, Wyoming Co., Penn. Scarcely anything is known of Josiah's life. He d. about 1832, aged 62, on Doolittle Hill, Wyoming Co., and was buried in Black Walnut cemetery, where his wife was later laid to rest. Rebecca, his widow, m. 2d a Mr. Reed and d. about 1868. The graves are unmarked. Children : 909 t Sarah Sterhng, b. Aug. 10, 1804; m. John Gregory. 910 t Maria Sterling, m. David Blackmar. 911 Clara (or Clarissa), m. Calvin Hovey of Lemon, Penn. Had two ch. : James and Eliza, who m. Avery of Avery Sta., Penn. 914 t Susan Sterling, b. June 1, 1809; m. Thomas Newman. 916 tLevi Sterling, b. in 1810; m. Elizabeth Allen. 916 Denton Sterling, went to Texas when a young man. Whether he m. and had issue is unknown. 917 EHzabeth Sterling, m. John MacAndles; had two daus., who removed to Philadelphia, Penn., about I860. 918 Rebecca Sterling, m. Miner Kinney of Laceyville, Penn. ; removed to Illinois. No issue. 919 Lucinda Sterhng, m. George Wilson and had 9 ch. ; she was a widow in Nebraska in 1903 ; a dau. m. • Blymaster, formerly of Juniata, Penn. 920 t Josiah Sterling; m. Octavia Bruner. 921 tRachel Sterling, b. In 1832; m. 1st, George W. Allen, 2d, Daniel Downing. 362 ELEANOR STERLING (sister of the above), h. in Wilton, May 11, 1785 ; m. Oct. 29, 1803, WilHam Keeler, b. at Ridge field, Conn., Sept. 20, 1778, son of Paul, Jr., and Sarah Burt (Cornwall) Keeler. William Keeler was a shoe-maker. Eleanor d. June 21, 1808, one week after the birth of her youngest child. She is burled In Robert's cemetery. Falls township, Wyoming Co., Penn. He m. 2d, June 1, 1819, Rebecca Overfield, b. Oct. 4, 1790, dau. of Paul Overfield of Meshoppen, Penn. By this mar riage there were five children: Jesta A., m. Nicholas Shoemaker, 426 THE STERLING GENEALOGY who d. at East Oakland, Cal., in 1893 (had Amelia, m. Judge Kayser, Edwin H., and Charles of Oakland) ; Maria, m. 1st, Mr. Dunham, 2d, Capt. Tuttle of Santa Clara, Cal. ; she d. abt. 1861 (had one child, Lewellyn Dunham, deed.) ; Nancy, m. Col. SUas Noble (had Edwin and Frances, deed., Frances, m. Jerome HoUenback and had issue) ; Margaret, b. Aug. 15, 1821, d. at the age of 20; William Edwin, b. Apr. 17, 1820; d. June 19, 1860; m. Sarah (no issue). WiUiam Keeler moved to Dixon, IU., about 1863, where he d. May 18, 1868. Children of William and Eleanor (Sterling) Keeler: 922 John Keeler, b. Oct. 19, 1804 ; d. Apr. 11, 1805 ; buried by his mother's side. 923 tLucy Keeler, b. Apr. 25, 1806 ; m. CorneHus Judson. 924 tEUen Keeler, b. June 14, 1808; m. 1st, WilHam Flatt, 2d, Ozias Wheeler. 364 JOHN STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Wilton, Dec. 8, 1792; m. Dec. 10, 1812, by Henry Champin, Esq., to Sarah Overfield, b. In Smithfield, Conn., June 9, 1794, dau. of Benjamin and Margaret (Hynmon) Overfield of Meshoppen. John removed to Exeter, Wyoming Co., Penn., with his father when but two years of age. When fifteen he entered the employ of his elder brother, Maj. Daniel Sterling of SterhngvIUe (now Meshoppen), Penn. In 1814 the house in which John and his wife and baby were living was burned, destroying nearly all their household effects. Packing what few things remained upon a sled, they took their journey through the wilderness and settled at Black Walnut. His wife Sarah d. in Meshoppen, Mar. 3, 1860 ; he m. 2d, in 1862, Mrs. Harriet (Clark) Robinson, b. Apr. 7, 1833. John was a farmer. He d. In Black Walnut, Penn, Jan. 4, 1873. His widow d. in Meshoppen, Dec. 17, 1885. Children by first marriage: 925 tEleanor Sterling, b. Oct. 24, 1813; m. the Rev. John F. Deans. 926 tMargaret Sterling, b. Aug. 22, 1816; m. Benjamin Bunnell. 927 tDaniel Sterhng, b. May 26, 1817; m. Sarah A. Seeley. 928 tCalvin Sterling, b. Feb. 12, 1819; m. Hannah M. Bond. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 427 929 tNIcholas Overfield Sterling, b. Feb. 18, 1821; m. 1st, Laura J. Baker, 2d, Angeline Kennedy. 930 tjohn Gregory Sterling, b. Jan. 28, 1823; m. Bietsy Osborne. 931 tMary Sterling, b. May 5, 1825; m. George R. CorneU. 932 tPaul Overfield Sterling, b. May 23, 1827; m. Hannah Fessenden. 933 t Alfred Leslie Sterling, b. Apr. 26, 1829; m. Emily A. Aumick. 934 Olive Sterling, b. in Auburn, Penn., June 2, 1831 ; d. in Washington, Penn., May 4, 1835. 935 t Sarah R. Sterling, b. July 24, 1833; m. James E. Beebe. 936 Lydia E. Sterling, b. In Auburn, Nov 28, 1835; m. in Meshoppen, Penn., Jan. 27, 1858, Nicholas Over- field. Residence, Skinner's Eddy, Wyoming Co., Penn. No Issue. Child by second marriage: 937 tHarriet E. Sterling, b. Apr. 27, 1863; m. Dr. John F. EUiott. 366 JOHN STERLING (Thaddeus, Samuel, WilUam, Rich ard, WUUam), b. in Wilton, Conn., bapt. there in June, 1772. He was reared, it Is said, at Robesonia, Berks Co., Penn. He m. Elizabeth V. Wingert, dau. of John Wingert of Boyertown, Penn., who came from Alsace, France, and was the first of his family in America. They resided at PottsviUe and SchuylkiU Haven, Penn. She is buried at Shamokin, Penn. Children (order of birth unknown) : 938 tGeorge Sterhng, m. Mary Maltzberger. 939 t John Sterling, m. Mary Medlar. 940 t Wilham Sherman Sterling, b. In Dec, 1818; m. Margaret Ulrich. 941 t James Sherman Sterling, b. Mar., 1824; m. Sarah Mace. 942 tMary Sterling, b. Feb. 28, 1825; m. Isaac May. 943 t Joseph T. Sterling, m. 1st, Catherine Koble, 2d, Harriet E. LaBar. 944 tCaroline Sterling, b. Apr. 10, 1830; m. John H. Gable. 946 tMargaret Sterling, m. John Brown. 946 t Sarah Sterling, m. John NuU. 947 Harriet Sterling, m. William Staver or Stark. 948 tEHzabeth Sterling, m. Edward McTee. 949 t Catherine Sterling, m. John W. Taylor. 428 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 368 LYDIA STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Wilton, Mar. 3, 1775 ; m. 1st, at Fairfield, Conn., Oct. 4, 1795, Barnabus SouUard, b. Sept. 3, 1771, son of Barnabus and Mary (Adams) SouUard; he was a contracting mason, d. Oct. 7, 1811. Lydia m. 2d, Apr. 1, 1824, Henry PearsaU, b. May 6, 1775, whose first wife was Miss Phoebe PearsaU, by whom he had four sons and five daughters ; one son, Samuel, m. Lydia's dau. EHza. Samuel Pear saU was a farmer; d. Oct. 28, 1832. Lydia d. Jan. 12, 1853. No Issue by second marriage. Children by first marriage: 950 Lydia Ann SouUard, b. Sept. 19, 1796 ; m. 1st, Aug. 27, 1814, EHsha Jacobs, b. July 8, 1792 ; m. 2d, in 1836, Nathan Daniels, b. in 1787. She d. in May, 1868. 951 Horace SouUard, b. Jan. 31, 1799 ; d. Feb. 26, 1799. 952 tEdward Sterling SouUard, b. July 19, 1800; m. 1st, Fanny Crapo, 2d, JuHa . 963 t Sally MeHssa SouUard, b. Nov. 20, 1802; m. Hiram CoUamer. 954 t Almira Hester SouUard, b. June 8, 1805 ; m. John Holman. 965 tEHza CaroHne SouUard, b. Aug. 24, 1809; m. Samuel PearsaU. 956 Barnabus Lorenzo SouUard, b. Apr. 16, 1812 ; m. . He was a merchant In Chicago and it is supposed that he and his entire family perished there in the great fire of 1871. 370 THADDEUS STERLING (brother of the above), bapt. in the Congregational church at Wilton, Mar. 30, 1779 ; m. in 1800, Eleanor Ogden, b. Mar. 29, 1782, dau. of Jesse and Esther (Scrib ner) Ogden. Thaddeus was a blacksmith and an unordained min ister of the Methodist church. He removed to Amsterdam, N. Y., shortly after his marriage, where he d. In 1813. His widow m. 2d, Oct. 30, 1814, Eliphalet Lyon, a sea captain, son of Eliphalet Lyon (b. May 24, 1739; d. Mar. 11, 1832), who m. 1st, Eleanor Wakeman, 2d, Hannah Wheeler. Eliphalet, Jr., m. 1st, Oct. 5, 1800, Mary Perry (b. Dec 6, 1770; d. Mar. 15, 1814). By this marriage he had Eleanor, who m. Horace Hill and d. Feb. 27, 1842, and Ransom, who m. Mary Ann Sterling below. Mrs. Eleanor (Ogden) Sterling Lyon had one chUd by this 2d marriage, namely, WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 429 Hannah, b. at Greenfield HiU, Conn., Dec. 28, 1817, who m. May 8, 1839, Ebenezer HIU, and d. at So. Norwalk, Conn., Oct. 14, 1902, leaving five children. Mrs. Eleanor Lyon d. Apr. 18, 1858. Thaddeus' children were : 957 t Curtis M. Sterhng, b. July 13, 1801; m. Anna Stevens. 958 tMary Ann Sterling, b. July 21, 1803; m. Ransom Lyon. 959 tDavid L. Sterling, b. Mar. 2, 1805; m. CorneHa TIUou. 960 t Sally Sterling, b. Mar. 17, 1810; m. Uriah HubbeU. 961 Isaac Sterhng, went to Texas, supposed to have d. unm. 371 LOCKWOOD KEELER STERLING (brother of the above), h. in Wilton, Jan. 6, 1781; m. July 25, 1809, Sarah Powers, b. July 5, 1789, sister of Joseph Powers who m. Lock- wood's sister Martha. He was a blacksmith at Wilton, Conn. ; d. Aug. 26, 1838. She d. Jan. 25, 1840; buried at Amenia, N. Y. ChUdren : 962 JuHa Sterling, b. May 1, 1810; m. 1st, James Lawson, 2d, Daniel Cady ; had one son by 1st marriage, James, who was killed in a lead mine in Montana in 1869, unm. Julia d. in May, 1870; buried in Amenia, N. Y. 964 EUza Sterling, b. Dec 26, 1812; d. at Pawling, N. Y., unm.. In 1902. 965 tMary Sterling, b. Mar. 5, 1816; m. Paul Doughty. 966 tJohn Wesley Sterling, b. Oct. 20, 1817; m. Emehne Wheeler. 967 t Sarah Ann Sterling, b. Mar. 13, 1820; m. Joseph D. Jones. 968 tBenjamin Powers Sterling, b. May 13, 1823; m. 1st, Caroline Conkhn ; 2d, Harriet E. French ; 3d, Mary E. Merchant. 969 Rachel Powers Sterling, b. Mar. 14, 1826; m. Stephen Sherwood; hved at Pawling, N. Y., and d. in 1892, without issue. 970 t WilHam Jewett Sterling, b. Apr. 23, 1828; m. Helen Browning. 373 SARAH STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Wilton, Mar. 29, 1788; m. Oct. 27, 1806, David Ogden, b. June 1, 1781, son of Jesse and Esther (Scribner) Ogden, brother of Eleanor who m. Thaddeus Sterling, Jr., above, descendant of Richard, first pf 480 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Fairfield, Conn., who d. in 1687. He d. June 13, 1854. Sarah d. Nov. 22, 1859. Children : 971 Angeline Ogden, b. Jan. 27, 1807 ; m. Thomas Wheeler, b. June 1, 1798, d. Oct. 23, 1869. She d. Jan. 31, 1880. 972 Charies Ogden, b. July 16, 1811 ; d. unm. Nov. 8, 1833. 973 Sylvester Ogden, b. Mar. 10, 1814; d. Aug. 22, 1815. 974 John Ogden, b. May 5, 1817 ; m. Laura Ann Bouton and had Issue: Harriet M., John, and Mary. He was lost at sea Feb. 20, 1854. 977 Ransom Ogden, b. Feb. 13, 1820; d. Feb. 24, 1821. 978 George Ehphalet Ogden, b. Apr. 13, 1823 ; m. 1st, Apr. 1, 1849, Mary J. HaU, who d. Sept. 22, 1851 ; m. 2d, Mary Ann Hammond and had issue: George. George E., Sr., d. Oct. 23, 1887. 374 BETSEY STERLING (sister of the above), b. m WU ton ; m. Nov. 25, 1807, Lockwood Hanford, b. Nov. 17, 1786, son of William Hanford. ChUdren : 980 WilHam Lockwood Hanford, b. Nov. 28, 1808 ; m. Fordham(.?). 981 John Henry Hanford, b. Aug. 9, 1812 ; drowned in 1818. 982 Frances Elizabeth Hanford, b. Apr. 28, 1819 ; m. A. E. Powers of Lansingburg, N. Y. 376 ELIZA STERLING (sister of the above) , b. in WUton, July 13, 1791 ; m. at So. Salem, N. Y., July 4, 1810, Timothy Cole, b. Aug. 28, 1784, son of Thomas and Mary (Resseguie) Cole.^ He was a farmer and wagon maker ; removed to South East, Putnam Co., N. Y., shortly after his marriage. He d. Aug. 18, 1865. She d. Jan. 6, 1866. Children : 983 tEmery Cole, b. Apr. 19, 1811; m. 1st, Mary A. Sutton, 2d, Frances M. Stevens. 984 tGeorge Cole, b. Feb. 14, 1813; m. MeHssa B. Townsend. ' Thomas Cole, above, the son of Alexander Cole, a Revolutionary soldier, was a farmer and sawmiU owner at Wilton, Conn. His ch. were: Thomas, b. Oct. 22, 1780, a farmer at the homestead; Ira, b. Feb. 10, 1782, hved near Binghamton; Timothy; Sally, b. Feb. 9, 1788, m. David Nichols Curtis of Stepney, Conn. ; Samuel, b. Oct. 22, 1791, who hved in Wilton; and Sherman, b. June 4, 1804, of Norwalk, Conn. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 431 985 t Sally Cole, b. Feb. 15, 1817; m. Warren B. CoUamer. (No. 2372.) 986 Mary Cole, b. Apr. 8, 1818 ; d. Mar. 20, 1838. 987 Jane Cole, b. Feb. 21, 1819; m. Nov. 5, 1851, Charles Sherman Marsh ; resided at Rockford, IU., where she d. ; had a dau. Emma who m. Francis E. Cole. (No. 2440.) 989 Minerva Cole, b. Feb. 15, 1821 ; d. Apr. 19, 1849. 990 tEHza Ann Cole, b. Feb. 1, 1828; m. Warren B. CoUamer, No. 272. (See No. 985.) 991 Angeline Cole, b. Sept. 16, 1832 ; unm. ; res. Cannon Sta., Conn. 992 Edwin Cole, b. Mar. 20, 1836 ; m. Feb. 12, 1861, Clarissa Fowler; res., Verbank, Duchess Co., N. Y. ; had 2 ch., one living. 376 SHERMAN HORACE STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Wilton, Mar. 24, 1806 ; m. in Brooklyn, N. Y., July 30, 1833, Anne Almira Joyce, b. In Brooklyn, Apr. 22, 1815, dau. of Daniel and Mary (Place) Joyce. Sherman H. Sterling learned the trade of hatter at Westport, Conn., and afterwards engaged in business in New York and became one of the firm of Swift, Hurlbut & Co., wholesale dealers In hats, caps, and buffalo robes. In 1861 the firm changed to Swift, Dick inson & Co. Mr. Sterling was at the . , .,, , 1 • <-i I J Adaline Wheelock Sterling time seriously ill and d. m Sept. oi that year. He was a man who had traveled extensively through out the United States, a man of fine presence and genial manners, one who was noted for his generosity and his kindness. He was one of the organizers of the Church of the Pilgrims, in Brooklyn, under the pastorate of the Rev. Richard S. Storrs, and was for many years an officer of the church. He was one of the founders and a trustee of the Dime Savings Bank of Brooklyn, a hfe member of the Mercantile Library, and one of the first stock holders of the Academy of Music. He was a member of the Asso ciation for Improving the Condition of the Poor, of the Society 432 THE STERLING GENEALOGY of Foreign Missions, and of the Sons of Temperance. He d. in Brooklyn, Sept. 10, 1861. His widow d. at East Orange, N. J., Nov. 28, 1887. Children : 993 tMary Sterling, m. Fritz Brose. 994 Julia Sterhng, m. William W. Baker, and have a dau., Helen. 996 tCharles A. Sterling, m. Mary L. Green. 997 Emma Sterling, unm. 998 AdaHne Wheelock Sterhng, unm. ; the founder and Na tional President of the patriotic society. Daughters of the Revolution. Residence, Englewood, N. J. 999 Virginia Swift Sterling, unm. 1000 Ella Sterling, m. George E. Adams and have a son, Sher man Sterling. 1002 Kate Latta Stevens Sterling, M.D., unm. 1003 Carrie Sterling, unm. 377 HAWLEY HULL STERLING (brother of the above) , b. in Wilton, June 1, 1807; m. in 1827, Sarah Maria, b. July 8, 1808, dau. of John Wllhams. He was a farmer at Wilton ; d. Oct. 28, 1880. She d. Aug. 26, 1881. Children : 1004 t Martha Elizabeth Sterling, b. Mar. 8, 1829; m. Harvey Bedient. 1005 Lucy Sterhng, b. In Wilton, May 12, 1831 ; d. unm. Nov. 21, 1858. 1006 Sarah Jane (" S. Jennie ") Sterling, b. in WUton, July 18, 1837; m. Jan. 1, 1868, Zalmon Morgan Com stock, b. July 27, 1836, son of John and Matilda 1 (Morgan) Comstock. Residence, North Wilton, Conn. No issue. Three chUdren d. in infancy. 378 WILLIAM SMITH STERLING (brother of the above), m. Mary JeUIffe. Children : 1007 Mary Eliza Sterling, b. May 8, 1830 ; m. WiUiam Gilbert of Wilton, Conn., where she resided (1903). Ch.: Georgiana (Mrs. Oscar See), Mary (Mrs. Chester Benedict), and WiUiam, who m. Ella Coester; aU living at Bridgeport, Conn. Record refused. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 433 1011 Sherman Sterling, m. Catharine Burroughs of Bridgeport. No issue. 1012 Theodore Sterling; enlisted in a Conn. Regt. during the Civil War and d. in garrison, unm. 1013 Andrew J. Sterling, m. Mary Woodruff of Bridgeport; residence, Bridgeport. Have two sons, Frederick and Howard S. 1016 Annie R. Sterling, m. Nov. 11, 1868, George Richmond Lathrop, b. in Dover, Me., Sept. 4, 1833, son of Al bert and Sarah S. (Samson) Lathrop. He m. 1st, Nov., 1856, Pauline Bowers, who d. Sept. 14, 1866. She is an undertaker in Bridgeport. Ch. : Pauline B., b. Sept. 4, 1856 ; Emma Augusta, b. Aug. 13, 1869, m. John Shaw ; George Sherman, m. Lulu — ¦ — . (See Lathrop Gene.) Record refused. 1020 OdeU Bouton Sterling, m. Oct. 14, 1868, Minnie PameHa Lathrop, b. Jan. 17, 1846, sister of George R., above. Residence, Stratford, Conn. No issue. 1021 Albert Sterling, d. in infancy. 1022 Rodmond Sterling, b. July 31, 1850 ; m. Mary Burroughs of Bridgeport. No issue. 1023 Frederick Sterhng, d. in infancy. 382 JOHN DUNNING (Mary, Samuel, WUliam, Richard, Wil liam), bapt. in Wilton, Conn., Sept. 1, 1782; m. there Sept. 6, 1810, Lydia Jessup, b. in Wilton, Oct. 11, 1791, dau. of Black leach and Abigail (Raymond) Jessup of Wilton. John was a farmer at No. Wilton. He d. Mar. 16, 1872. She d. July 26, 1870. Children, born in Wilton: 1024 tMary Ann Dunning, b. Oct. 7, 1811 ; m. RusseU Mead. 1025 tRichard Dunning, b. Oct. 19, 1814 ; m. Mary H. Olmstead. 1026 t WilHam Dunning, b. Feb. 6, 1821 ; m. PauHna Benedict. 386 ELIZABETH HYDE (Betsy, Nathan, John, Daniel, Wil liam), b. in Lyme, Conn., Jan. 4, 1780; m. (?) Mar. 4, 1804, Ben jamin RockweU, b. at New London, Conn., Nov. 27, 1783, eldest son of Merritt and Deborah (Dennis) Rockwell of New London. They lived at New London. Children, born there: 1027 Merritt Rockwell, b. Feb. 8, 1805. 1028 WilHam Rufus RockweU, b. Sept. 11, 1806. 1029 EHzabeth Hyde RockweU, b. Aug. 23, 1808. 434 THE STERLING GENEALOGY .1030 Benjamin Dennis Rockwell, twin with above; d. Sept. 19, 1809. 1031 Emely Hyde RockweU, b. Feb. 25, 1810. 1032 Benjamin RockweU, b. Dec. 10, 1812. 1033 Elias BHss RockweU, b. Apr. 5, 1815. 1034 JuHa Anne RockweU, b. in 1816. 1035 John Mason RockweU, b. Aug. 11, 1823. 389 MARY ANN CONE (Anna, Nathan, John, Daniel, WU liam), h. in Woodstock, Vt., May 17, 1794 ; m. May 10, 1818, John Shelp, b. in Glen, Montgomery Co., N. Y., Feb. 3, 1817 ; he set tled at Caledonia Springs, Livingston Co., N. Y., and soon after his marriage at West Shelby, Orleans Co., N. Y., where they after ward resided. He d. there Mar. 12, 1868. She d. there Apr. 28, 1873. Children : 1036 t Catharine M. Shelp, b. June 12, 1819; m. Aaron Dewev. 1037 WilHam C. Shelp, b. July 26, 1820; m. Apr. 3, 1857, Sophia Freeman, b. Dec. 21, 1819, dau. of Samuel and (Guilbert) Freeman of W. Shelby. He was a farmer ; d. at W. Shelby, Oct. 25, 1887. Slie d. there Feb. 11, 1896. No issue. 1038 tMary Ann Shelp, b. Dec. 18, 1821 ; m. RusseU G. Weaver. 1039 Elizabeth J. Shelp, b. Mar. 24, 1824; d. Jan. 29, 1843. 1040 t Angeline A. Shelp, b. June 30, 1826 ; m. Simon S. Warner. 1041 HUiena A. Shelp, b. Mar. 16, 1834 ; unm. ; res. Medina, N. Y. 390 MARSENA CONE (brother of the above), b. In Wood stock, Feb. 16, 1796 ; m. Feb. 13, 1817, EHzabeth Purple, b. Aug. 15, 1795. He was a preacher of the M. E. Church and a maker of edged tools; removed to Wisconsin in 1845 and d. at Waterloo, Wis., Nov. 6, 1880. She d. there Mar. 18, 1866. Children : 1042 t Sterling M. Cone, b. July 13, 1819 ; m. 1st, Adelaide Doo- Httle, 2d, Mary A. Woodbridge. 1043 tGeorge H. P. Cone, b. Oct. 14, 1820; m. 1st, , 2d, Mary A. Roth. 1044 CaroHne Cone, b. Oct. 5, 1822; m. N. B. Collins; res. Cleveland, O. 1045 tEHzabeth Cone, b. Sept. 13, 1824; m. John Ramsey. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 4^5 1046 t Cordelia D. Cone, b. May 14, 1827; m. 1st, Warren W. Lawton, 2d, the Rev. Enos Collins. 1047 Gustavus Cone, b. Apr. 8, 1829; m. Aroxsa J. Porter; reside at Marshall, Wis. ; no Issue. 391 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS CONE (brother of the above) , h. in Woodstock, Vt., May 23, 1798; m. Apr. 10, 1818, Mary Ann Garrison, b. in No. Carolina, Nov. 6, 1798. They resided in Indi ana until 1834, when they removed to Iowa. He was for many years a justice of the peace and postmaster; d. in ButtevIUe, Ore., in 1881. She d. there in 1872. Children : 1048 tOliver Cone, b. Apr. 26, 1819; m. 1st, Eliza J. Drake, 2d, Sarah J. Wade. 1049 Aaron Cone, b. Jan. 7, 1821 ; d. at Sacramento, Cal., i:i 1849. 1050 tGustavus Adolphus Cone, b. Nov. 21, 1823; m. 1st, Emma R. Der, 2d, Maria McColm. 1051 Mary A. Cone, b. Dec. 22, 1826 ; d. In 1830. 1052 Anson S. Cone, b. Nov. 6, 1827 ; m. Mrs. Sarah J. (Wade) Cone, above ; res. ButtevIUe, Ore. ; no Issue. 1053 James A. Cone, b. Nov. 29, 1829 ; d. in 1830. 1054 t Oscar H. Cone, b. Oct. 3, 1831 ; m. Margaret J. Strong. 1056 Francis Cone, b. Dec. 5, 1833 ; d. in 1884. 1056 Philander Cone, b. Jan. 3, 1836 ; d. in 1880. 392 SABRINA CONE (sister of the above), b. In Woodstock, Vt., Apr. 9, 1800; m. In Royalton, N. Y., Oct. 13, 1821, Flavel Stone, b. in Dummerston, Vt., Aug. 25, 1789. He was a farmer; d. at Olivet, Mich., May 20, 1863. She d. there Dec. 9, 1862. Children : 1057 Judith A. Stone, b. June 12, 1822; m. William Hart; d. Jan. 16, 1893. 1058 John S. Stone, b. Sept. 29, 1823 ; m. Phebe Palmer ; d. June 23, 1885. 1059 tLewis A. Stone, b. Apr. 23, 1825; m. Martha A. Hotch kiss. 1060 Pentha A. Stone, b. Feb. 20, 1827 ; m. Amos P. Herrick, Sept. 27, 1886, b. Sept. 15, 1831, son of Joseph and Rhoda (PhUHps) Herrick. Reside at Campo, Cal. 1061 Letetia J. Stone, b. July 30, 1830; d. in Oct., 1863. 1062 Teresa Stone, b. Nov. 21, 1834 ; d. In Nov., 1852. 436 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 893 ANNA STERLING CONE (sister of the above), b. at Ver- gennes, Vt., June 24, 1803 ; m. Apr. 19, 1826, Dr. Abiel Bowen, b. in Guilford, Vt., May 10, 1798, son of Asa and Rebecca Bowen. They removed to Shelby, Orleans Co., N. Y., where he was a suc cessful physician. He d. Dec. 18, 1847. She d. May 27, 1862. Children : 1063 Augustus Bowen, b. Mar. 1, 1827 ; d. Aug. 17, 1849. 1064 Anna Sterhng Bowen, b. May 29, 1828; unm.; res. Rochester, N. Y. 1065 t Adna Bowen, b. Nov. 15, 1829 ; m. Eunice Post. 1066 tGeorge Bowen, b. Sept. 28, 1831; m. Emerette Walker. 1067 t Abiel Bowen, b. Nov. 20, 1834; m. Helen Guernsey. 1068 Mary Bowen, b. Mar. 26, 1837 ; d. June 18, 1861. 1069 Julia Bowen, b. Aug. 9, 1840; m. Nov. 22, 1871, Henry C. Finch, b. July 7, 1836, a farmer and stockman at Burllngame ; d. there in 1900. She resides in Burhn- game ; no issue. 419 STEPHEN STERLING (Stephen, Stephen, John, Daniel, WilUam), b. at Sterling City, Lyme, Conn., May 5, 1800; m. Dec. 9, 1824, Sarah Marvin, b. May 4, 1799, dau. of Asahel and Azubah (SiU) Marvin of Lyme. (See No. 12.) Stephen was a farmer on the old homestead, east of Sterling City, occupied by his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He d. Mar. 3, 1867. Mrs. Sarah Sterhng d. Sept. 3, 1861. They are buried in the cemetery at Hamburg, Conn. Children : 1070 Asahel Marvin Sterling, b. Dec 17, 1826 ; d. unm. Apr. 20, 1886. 1071 Mary Ehzabeth Steriing, b. Feb. 1, 1828; unm. 1072 Sarah Esther Sterhng, b. Apr. 27, 1838 ; unm. She and her sister live at the home on Sterling Heights, Lyme. 1073 t Stephen Parker Sterhng, b. Oct. 16, 1842; m. Annie Warner. 420 JOHN STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Sterhng City, Oct. 16, 1803 ; m. Nov. 19, 1840, Hannah Stanton Randall, b. in Colchester, Conn., Feb. 19, 1823, dau. of Oliver Brown and Phebe (Palmer) Randall of Lyme ; a direct descendant of the May flower pilgrim. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 437 Mr. Sterling purchased a large tract of farm land on Lord Hill, in Lyme. Here he passed his life, taking an active interest In the welfare of the town, occupying at different times nearly all the town offices. He d. at his home Feb. 2, 1876. Hannah d. there Apr. 19, 1899. Buried in the cemetery at Hamburg. Children : 1074 tJohn RandaU Sterling, b. Oct. 18, 1841; m. Lizzie Geer BiU. 1075 Oliver Brown Sterling, b. in Sterling City, Nov. 5, 1843; m. at Joshuatown, Lyme, Jan. 31, 1872, Georgeanna M., dau. of Henry E. and Nancy La Place. Mr. Sterling represented his town in the General Assembly in 1876 and was one of the committee appointed to attend the Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia. He d. at his home, Joshuatown, Lyme, Apr. 26, 1897. No issue. 1076 Florence Amelia Sterling, b. in Sterling City, Oct. 16, 1847. Instructor and matron for six years at Ded ham, Mass., in State Reformatory for Women, also five years at Boys' Reform School at Westboro, Mass. Living alone at the old homestead on Lord Hill (1907); unm. 423 BENJAMIN GRAVES CONE (Rachel, Daniel, John, Daniel, WUliam), b. in Middletown, Conn., Apr. 9, 1793; m. Jan. 25, 1820, Fanny GambeU. He d. in Athens Co., O., Jan. 15, 1844. She d. May 25, 1845. Children : 1077 Julia C. Cone, b. Oct. 24, 1820 ; m. EHsha Carrico. 1078 Benjamin S. Cone, b. Nov. 24, 1822. 1079 t Sarah Gamble Cone, b. Oct. 10, 1824; m. WiUiam R. Boyles. 1080 WilHam C. Cone, b. Feb. 13, 1831 ; resides at Caddo MiUs, Texas. 1081 SUas V. Cone, b. Apr. 4, 1834 ; d. unm. 1082 Aaron A. Cone, b. Oct. 23, 1837 ; resides at Gower, Mo. 424 ALBERT B. CONE (brother of the above), h. in Middle- town, May 19, 1798 ; m. Sarah McCune, b. in 1799. He was a farmer at Athens, Ohio, where he d. in 1869. She d. there in 1872. 438 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Children, born in Athens : 1083 WilHam Cone, b. In 1821 ; m. three times and d. Dec. 20, 1898 ; had a number of children, one of whom, Mary Ellen, b. Jan. 9, 1862, m. WilHam H. Brown and lives at Winchester, Kan. 1086 t Albert Watson Cone, b. Aug. 12, 1843; m. Mary A. Mohler. 426 LYDIA STERLING (Daniel, Daniel, John, Daniel, WU liam), b. at Westmoreland, N. Y., Aug. 28, 1794; m. Mar. 26, 1815, Nathan Blair, b. at Westmoreland, Jan. 16, 1787, son of John and Elizabeth (Hurlburt) Blair of Westmoreland. Nathan was a farmer, a man of quiet, reHgious temperament. He d. in Middlesex, Ontario Co., N. Y., Oct. 11, 1843; Lydia d. in Gorham, Ontario Co., Oct. 4, 1880 ; both burled at Pine Corners, N. Y. ChUdren, born in Middlesex: 1086 tElvira Blair, b. Nov. 1, 1816; m. Merritt BrowneU. 1087 t Amanda Blair, b. Feb. 24, 1819; m. Ezekiel Dayton. 1088 t Sally Blair, b. Mar. 13, 1821 ; m. Eri Ingraham. 1089 t Sterling N. Blair, b. Apr. 17, 1824; m. Lucina Bates. 1090 Lydia Lucy Blair (twin with above), m. Oct. 4, 1850, Oliver S. Buckley, a harness maker. She d. in Mid dlesex, Feb. 20, 1896 ; is buried at Pine Corners. He d. Sept. 13, 1899 ; no issue. 1091 Polly Blair, b. July 5, 1830 ; m. in Sept., 1865, Charles Green; had one child which d. in infancy. 1092 tBetsey Ann Blair, b. Aug. 23, 1832; m. Charles Green. 1093 tFannie Blair, b. May 8, 1837; m. Walter D. Green. 426 WILLIAM STERLING (brother of the above), b. at Westmoreland, N. Y., May 1, 1797; m. June 27, 1826, Mary Whitman. They lived at RushviUe, N. Y. Children : 1094 George D. Sterhng, b. May 27, 1827 ; d. May 31, 1858. 1096 Latty S. Steriing, b. Jan. 18, 1829 ; d. June 26, 1834. 1096 WUHam B. Sterhng, b. Feb. 8, 1831 ; d. July 23, 1834. 1097 t WilHam F. Sterhng, b. Mar. 16, 1833; m. Margaret CoUister. 1098 Sarah S. Sterling, b. Aug. 8, 1836; d. Aug. 30, 1895. 1099 Mary E. Sterling, b. Feb. 8, 1839 ; d. Dec. 30, 1891. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 439 1100 Charles W. Sterling, b. Nov. 16, 1841; lives at Rush viUe, N. Y. 1101 Harriet Sterling, b. Sept. 11, 1844; d. Aug. 22, 1849. 1102 Ruby E. Sterling, b. Mar. 16, 1846; m. at RushviUe, Aug. 29, 1888, Nelson Horace Waibridge, b. at Naples, N. Y., Dec. 4, 1832, son of Horace and Emeline (Andrews) Waibridge. Nelson m. 1st, Apr. 11, 1852, Charlotte A., dau. of David and Marcia (Parke) JeweU ; m. 2d, Mrs. Mary E. Marsle. Had one son by first wife, Edward J., b. Sept. 7, 1865. Nelson was Capt. of Co. F, 8th Mich. Infty., mustered in at Detroit, Aug., 1861 ; discharged July 30, 1865. An educator in Michigan. Residence (1905), Grand Rapids. No issue. 1103 Daniel Sterling, b. Mar. 29, 1852 ; d. Feb. 6, 1863. 429 LYMAN ELY (Elizabeth, Jacob, John, Daniel, William), b. in Lyme, Conn., June 21, 1796 ; m. in 1826, Bathsheba H. Giles, dau. of Thomas (d. Oct. 17, 1851 aged 79) and Betsey (Demin) (d. July, 1821, aged 48) Giles who settled in Brooklyn, Penn., In 1799. Lyman Ely came with his parents to Brooklyn In 1814. He was a farmer there; held the office of constable in 1824 and 1836 and was school director. He d. in Brooklyn, June 8, 1873. She d. Mar. 6, 1876, aged 69. Children : 1104 Mary Ann Ely, b. 1832; m. Isaac Van Auken. 1105 Lucy M. Ely, b. Aug. 13, 1835; m. Henry WiUiams and d. Oct. 9, 1856, leaving one dau. Lucy, who m. Charles Ely of Dimock. 430 ELIZABETH ELY (sister of the above), b. In Lyme, July 27, 1798 ; m. in 1815, John Reed Babcock, b. in 1788, son of John R. and Louisa (Gilmore) Babcock of Preston, Conn. He re moved to Brooklyn, Penn., as early as 1815, and lived there for a time. He d. In Carbondale, Penn., in 1836. She d. In 1835. Children : 1106 Jacob Ely Babcock, b. in 1817 ; m. Lucy M. Lathrop. 1107 Elizabeth Sterling Babcock, b. in 1820; m. Andrew Rog ers, son of Lebbeus and Fanny (Ely) Rogers of Brooklyn; Lebbeus Rogers was from MontvUle, Conn. Ch. : Fanny E. (Mrs. F. L. Lindsey), Charles L., WilHam J., and Lillie M. (Mrs. Walter Ely). 440 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1112 Louisa G. Babcock, b. in 1821 ; m. 1st, Samuel W. Spen cer, 2d, James G. Packer. 1113 Charles Marsh Babcock, b. in 1825 ; m. Clara D. Connor. 1114 John Reed Babcock, b. In 1828; m. Betsey Warner. 1115 Lucy Amanda Babcock, b. in 1830; m. George C. Brun- dage. 1116 James Thomas Babcock, b. in 1835; m. Julia A. Mason. 431 JOHN RUSSELL ELY (brother of the above), h. in Gene see Co., N. Y., Sept. 24, 1800 ; m. Feb. 19, 1823, Lucinda Morgan Giles, sister of Bathsheba, who m. Lyman Ely. He was a farmer in Brooklyn, Penn. His old homestead, still occupied by his son John R., was settled by his father in 1814. He d. Mar. 27, 1893 ; Lucinda d. Nov. 16, 1872, aged 68 yrs., 8 mos., 9 days. Children : 1117 George Washington Ely, b. in 1825; m. Eleanor Van Auken. 1118 AHce Sterling Ely, b. in 1827; m. Samuel F. Brown. 1119 Benjamin Giles Ely, b. in 1829 ; m. 1st, Amanda R. Parks, 2d, Sarah E. Pedrick. 1120 Betsey Demin Ely, b. in 1831 ; m. EHjah SneU. 1121 Jacob J. Ely, b. in 1834; m. 1st, Laura M. Carr, 2d, Martha A. Jagger. 1122 Marvin Ely, b. in 1837 ; m. Sarah J. Luce. 1123 Hannah Marian Ely, b. in 1841 ; m. EHsha Keeler EUiott. 1124 Jabez Ely, b. in 1844; m. Sarah E. Gavitt. 1125 John RusseU Ely, b. In 1848; m. Helen BisseU. 432 PARNEL ELY (sister of the above), b. in Lyme, Aug. 13, 1802; m., in 1825, Francis MitcheU Babcock of Rockford, IU., b. in 1799, son of Isaac and Amy (Gavitt) Babcock. He d. in 1872. Children : 1126 Isaac Zelophehad Babcock, b. in 1825 ; m. Sarah A. Allen. 1127 Priscilla Walker Babcock, b. in 1831 ; m. 1st, John F. Crosby, 2d, George L. BHss. 1128 Noyes Eliab Babcock, b. in 1833 ; m. Harriet E. Crosby. 1129 Amy Elizabeth Babcock, b. in 1836 ; m. George D. Good- sell. 1130 Lyman Francis Babcock, b. in 1838; m. Mary V. Stevens. 433 HIRAM ELY (brother of the above), b. in Lyme, July 28, 1805 ; m. in 1829, Cyrena Lovina Vosburg, b. in 1808, dau. of WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 441 Jacob and Lovina (Myers) Vosburg. He d. in 1880. She d. in 1867. Children : 1131 Jacob Parker Ely, b. In 1829. 1132 Charles Harris Ely, b. in 1831 ; m. Lois A. Lathrop. 1133 Lyman Sterling Ely, b. in 1832 ; d. in 1837. 1134 Eliza Ely, b. 1836; d. in 1864. 1135 Andrew Freeman Ely, b. in 1838; m. Mary A. Rhodes. 1136 Louisa Ely, b. in 1841; m. Miles A. Smith. 1137 Jerome Ely, b. in 1844. (Further record of the grandchildren and descendants of Zelophehad and Elizabeth (Sterling) Ely may be found in the Genealogy of the Descendants of Richard Ely. Some facts, not given in that work, and many dates, have been supplied here from Lyme town records and from the History of Brooklyn, Penn., E. A. Weston, 1889.) 442 LORENA STARLING (MarvU, Simon, John, Daniel, Wil liam), b. June 10, 1807; m. May 30, 1826, EHas H. Wolcott, b. June 17, 1803, eldest son of Elias and Delinda (Howe) Wolcott of Watertown township, Washington Co., 0. He was a farmer in Watertown; lost his eyesight Oct. 1, 1873, and was blind for some years before his death. Mrs. Wolcott d. Mar. 25, 1868. Children : 1138 Lucien M. Wolcott. 1139 Vesta Wolcott. 1140 DeHnda Wolcott. 1141 Orlow Wolcott. 1142 Walter B. Wolcott. 1143 Peter H. Wolcott. 1144 Adeline H. Wolcott. 1145 Roscoe Wolcott, b. June 17, 1842 ; m. June 17, 1868, Emma Bridge of Waterford township, b. Nov. 19, 1846; res. Watertown, O. Children: Anna L., Brooks. (Wash. Co. Hist., p. 625.) 1148 Rosaltha Wolcott. 1149 Fremont Wolcott. 1150 Orinda Wolcott. 1151 Lydia A. Wolcott. 1152 One child d. in infancy. 455 DEBORAH STARLING (Simon, Simon, John, Daniel, Wil liam), b. Jan. 10, 1796; m. Oct. 9, 1812, John Treat Deming, b. 442 THE STERLING GENEALOGY in Sandisfield, Mass., Mar. 9, 1787, son of John and Prudence (Treat) Deming of Sandisfield. He removed from Massachusetts to Ohio when 15, with his brother Ezekiel ; after his marriage, to Indiana, later to Cumberland Co., Ky., then to Dayton, O., later to Springfield, O., finally settling in 1837 in Wayne Co., IU., where he d. Nov. 7, 1857. He was a farmer and physician. Deborah d. Sept. 22, 1853. Children : 1163 tJohn James Deming, b. Feb. 29, 1816; m. Sarah Fly. 1154 Prudence Elizabeth Deming, b. Feb. 21, 1818; m. Dec. 10, 1848, John Young Vancil, and d. in 1900. 1166 Mary Ann Deming, b. July 9, 1824; m. Jan. 6, 1844, Harmon F. Whitacre ; Hved at Creal Springs, IU. 1156 tWIUiam Mount Deming, b. Oct. 8, 1826; m. Belle Colhns. 1157 t Jefferson Deming, b. Aug. 21, 1828; m. EHza Norris. 1158 tCyrus Newton Deming, b. Sept. 10, 1830; m. Mary Farmer. 1159 Matilda Deborah Deming, b. Feb. 8, 1834 ; m. Sept. 3, 1861, John D. Fly; hved at CrainviUe, IU. 1160 James Harvey Deming, b. Feb. 8, 1837 ; m. EHzabeth TiUer, and d. June 30, 1902. 456 ELEAZER MATHER (Irene, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, Wil liam), b. in Lyme, Conn., Dec. 30, 1776; m. 1st, Sept. 23, 1798, Lorinda Abbott, who d. Apr. 3, 1800; m. 2d, Oct. 24, 1802, Fanny Williams. Capt. Eleazer Mather was a manufacturer of hats at Brooklyn, Conn., for ten or twelve years, afterward he kept the Mather Temperance Coffee House in Brooklyn. He d. Jan. 10, 1842. Mrs. Fanny Mather d. Mar. 27, 1867. ChUd by first marriage: 1161 Lorinda Mather, b. Mar. 23, 1800. By second marriage: 1162 tWiUiam WiUiams Mather, b. May 24, 1804; m. 1st, Emily Baker, 2d, Mrs. Mary Curtiss. 1163 tFanny Mather, b. Mar. 12, 1806; m. David C. BoUes. 1164 tEHzabeth Mather, b. Apr. 27, 1816; m. James Hughes. 1166 tMartha Ann Mather, b. Jan. 9, 1827; m. 1st, Simon L. Cotton, 2d, Dr. Hiram Holt. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 443 457 WATROUS MATHER (brother of the above), h. in Lyme, Mar. 11, 1778 ; m. Hannah Thompson of Vermont. Watrous Mather Hved in Vermont and later in Akron, O. He d. in 1843. Children : 1166 Lucy Mather, m. James Brown of Akron, 0., and d. in 1885 ; her children were Daniel, Laura, James, and Norman, who d. young. 1171 Don Mather. 1172 Polly Mather, m. Nathan Darrow of Akron, O., and in 1842 her children were Minerva, who m. her cousin Daniel Brown, Lorinda, d. young, and Elvira, d. young. 1176 Zelotus Mather, m. Harriett Hamlin, and d. In 1842. 1177 t Wilham T. Mather, b. Jan. 12, 1812; m. Sarah Chap man. 1178 tElvira R. Mather, m. John H. Crawford. 1179 Hannah Mather, m. 1st, Israel Allen, 2d, Dr. Belden. 458 SETH MATHER (brother of the above), d. in 1812. Children : 1180 Hawley Mather. 1181 FrankHn Mkther. 1182 tHenry H. Mather, b. Apr. 18, 1804; m. Lemisa Blinn. 1182 Mary Ann Mather, m. Edward C. Bancroft. 1183 Emehne Mather. 462 SAMUEL STERLING MATHER (brother of the above), b. in Lyme in 1786 ; m. in Dec, 1815, Catharine Abbott, dau. of Nathaniel Chandler Abbott of Concord, N. H. Samuel S. Mather lived chiefly at Claremont, N. H., but re moved in his later years to Manchester, Wis., where he d. May 5, 1853. Children : 1184 t Samuel Wllhams Mather, b. May 25, 1819; m. Fanny A. Jones. 1185 t Catharine Jane Mather, b. Mar. 15, 1823; m. Cyrus N. Holbrook. 466 BETSEY STERLING LEE (Sarah, Samuel, Joseph, Dan iel, WUUam), h. in Lyme, Conn., Aug. 19, 1790; m. there June 16, 444 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1811, Christopher Champlin, b. in Lyme, Feb. 6, 1787, eldest child of Caleb and Anna (Ely) Champlin of Lyme and grandson of Ezra C. and Anna (Sterhng) Ely. (See Nos. 226 and 646.) Christopher removed about 1821 to the Connecticut Western Reserve in Ohio and settled at Rome. He d. Nov. 1, 1868 ; Betsey d. at Deer Park, IU., June 3, 1875. Children : 1186 John Calvin Champlin, b. in 1812; m. in 1848, JuHa Ann Kennedy, b. 1818, dau. of Hugh and Ruth (Babcock) Kennedy. He was a lawyer at Ottawa, IU. ; d. Mar. 25, 1873. Had Ida, b. In 1849, d. in 1861, and Isabel, b. in 1851, m. Augustus E. Walker of Chicago, IU. 1189 tEHzabeth Lee ChampHn, b. May 6, 1814; m. 1st, Benja min M. Morey, 2d, Isaiah Strawn. 1190 A daughter, b. at Lyme, Jan. 15, 1813; d. same day. 1191 Caroline Rebecca Champlin, b. at Lyme, Dec. 25, 1816; m. in 1866, Roger Wolcott Griswold, son of Roger Griswold, Governor of Connecticut, and his wife Fanny Rodgers. Caroline d. at Ashtabula, 0., Feb. 17, 1»64. Had one son, who d. leaving a dau. 1192 Sarah Ann Champlin, b. at Lyme,. Aug. 8, 1818; m. in 1877, James Leland, b. in 1816, son of Cyrus and Betsy (Kimball) Leland. Sarah d. at Ottawa, IU., Dec. 23, 1892. No Issue. 1193 Frances Bertha Lyman Champlin, b. at Lyme, Mar. 17, 1820 ; d. Sept. 17, 1820. 1194 Mary Prentiss Champlin (twin with Frances), d. Dec. 14, 1820. 1195 t Cordelia EHza DiU ChampHn, b. Dec. 8, 1823 ; m. Joel W. Armstrong. 1196 Mary Christopher ChampHn, b. in Rome, Dec. 3, 1825; m. in 1846, Cyrus Bentley Lewis of Manistee, Mich., b. 1822, son of Asa and Anna (Bentley) Lewis. Ch. : Edward C, b. in 1849; Herbert C, b. in 1851; William B., b. in 1862 ; John Sterling, b. in 1856, d. in 1867 ; John C, b. in 1869, d. in 1862 ; Arthur L., b. in 1863 ; Cyrus B., b. in 1866 ; Anna E., b. In 1868. 1205 Bertha Ayrault ChampHn, b. in Rome, Nov. 3, 1827 ; m. in 1850, WilHam J. Glover of Ottawa, IU., b. in 1818, son of James, who d. in 1863. Ch. : Clarence C, b. in 1851 ; Frank H., b. in 1856 ; Merriam L., b. in WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 445 1860, d. in 1866; Carrie J., b. in 1864. Bertha living at Ottawa, IU., 1902. 1210 Jane SiU Champlin, b. in Rome, Feb. 1, 1833 ; m. Abra ham Provost of Manistee, Mich. He d. in 1876. She d. at Ottawa, IU., Feb. 2, 1890. No issue. 1211 Frances Maria Champlin, b. in Rome, Sept. 20, 1834 ; m. In 1864, Alvin Foord of Chicago, b. In 1830, son of Joseph and Mehitable (Willey) Foord. Ch. : Charles C, b. in 1854; Ernest J., b. In 1866; Fannie E., b. in 1858 ; Carrie W., b. in 1861 ; Helen S., b. in 1868 ; Herbert M., b. in 1869, d. in 1871. 468 LEMUEL LEE (brother of the above), h. in Lyme, Nov. 27, 1794 ; m. Jan. 18, 1816, Nancy Dodge, b. May 2, 1800, at Lyme, dau. of Eusebius and Anna Dodge, who removed to New Lyme, O., in 1811. Lemuel Lee came to New Lyme, Ashtabula Co., 0., In 1811, when but seventeen years old, being the first of his father's family to settle there. Lemuel settled on the farm at New Lyme, where he passed his life. He was a school teacher in his young manhood, and also a surveyor. He was for many years a justice of the peace and was a member of the State Legislature from his district. He d. at New Lyme, Sept. 24, 1854. Children : 1218 Calvin Church Lee, b. Feb. 12, 1817 ; d. Feb. 17, 1817. 1219 t Eusebius Lee, b. Aug. 6, 1819; m. Sarah J. Vernon. 1219'' Mary Frances Lee, b. Jan. 22, 1822 ; m. Oliver Brown of New Lyme ; d. without issue. 470 SAMUEL STERLING LEE (brother of the above), h. in Lyme, Sept. 6, 1797 ; m. In 1823, Esther Tinan, b. in Chapley, Me., June 5, 1805, dau. of Samuel and Abigail (Moody) Tinan. About 1811 Samuel Tinan with his wife and family of nine children started from Maine for Ohio. He d. when they reached Palmyra, Wa3'-ne Co., N. Y., of fever and the widow and children pushed on to Rome, 0. Samuel Lee came to New Lyme, O., in 1817, in company with his father and his brother George. He settled on the farm adj oin ing his brother Lemuel. Here he lived and died. He taught school in Connecticut and in Ohio, but was by profession a surveyor. He 446 THE STERLING GENEALOGY clerked for his brother Martin in N- Y. City before his marriage ; was for some time postmaster at New Lyme. He d. there Feb. 16, 1851. Esther d. June 7, 1857. Children, born at New Lyme: 1220 tEmily Lee, b. Apr. 22, 1824; m. 1st, George Tuttle, 2d, Albert S. Mershon. 1221 tOrrilla Lee, b. Sept. 28, 1826; m. 1st, Henry H. Hatch, 2d, David Colby. 1222 Augusta Lee, b. Jan. 16, 1831 ; d. Aug. 18, 1833. 1223 t Christopher Champlin Lee, b. Nov. 15, 1833; m. 1st, Charlotte E. WiUiams, 2d, EHzabeth S. Bassnett. 471 GEORGE DUDLEY LEE (brother of the above), b. in Lyme, Sept. 1, 1798; m. Phebe CHsby, b. in 1800, of Gustavus, 0. George Lee taught school when a young man, as his father and two brothers had done. In 1817 he migrated to New Lyme, Ohio. He was by trade a hatter. After his marriage he removed to UnionviUe, Lake Co., O., where he followed his trade. Here he passed the greater part of his Hfe. He held some local offices, in cluding that of justice of the peace. He d. Apr. 28, 1878. Phebe (CHsby) Lee d. Apr. 29, 1877. Children : 1224 Martin Lee, b. about 1828; had just completed his edu cation as a physician when he d. in 1849 of cholera at the home of his mother's sister in Illinois, during the great epidemic of that disease. 1225 George Lee was twice m. ; had one son by his first wife, who d. in infancy. He was a tobacco merchant in Hartford, Conn., where he d. not long after the decease of his father, without other issue. 472 SARAH MARIA LEE (sister of the above), b. in Lyme, Nov. 1, 1803 ; m. in Sept., 1826, the Rev. Orrin Abbott, b. in Paw let, Vt., Mar. 24, 1792, son of Capt. John and Susannah (Meacham) Abbott, of Sempronius, now Niles, N. Y. Mr. Abbott m. 1st, in Jan., 1817, AbigaU Bowen of Sempronius, who d. in Feb., 1819, leaving one child, Abigail, b. in July, 1818, d. in June, 1819. Mrs. Sarah (Lee) Abbott was endowed with a very receptive and retentive mind, acquiring education very easily. She read the WILLL^M STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 447 Bible through before she was seven years old and it was a com mon thing for her father, who was a prominent teacher, and her brothers to take her on the saddle with them before she was twelve years old to the numerous county spelling schools as the champion speller. The following obituary notice was pubHshed in the Christian Advocate of New York at the time of her death : " Sarah Maria, wife of Rev. Orrin Abbott of the Genesee M. E. Conference, departed this Hfe at Akron, N. Y., Oct. 6, 1847, after an illness of two weeks, in the 44**^ year of her age. Sister Abbott, daughter of Col. Lemuel and Sarah Lee of Lyme, Conn., was formerly a member of the Baptist Church but joined the M. E. Church in 1828. Since then she has never been known to miss a class or prayer meeting when it was consistent for her to attend. On the 23*^ of September she was confined and until the last day of her life all but herself expected her to recover but she anticipated her decease and often spoke of it. She had a rule of reading the Bible fifteen minutes every day and usually exceeded it. Her love of the holy Oracles was so great that she laid a New Testa ment In her bosom and died with it there and when death had almost finished his work, at her request, signaled by a look, a motion and a half spoken word, her glasses were upon her eyes and the Holy Bible held before her face while she read the 84*** Psalm." Orrin Abbott was twenty-one on the breaking out of the War of 1812 and, enlisting, participated in every Important battle on the northern frontier from Fort Erie to Plattsburg. At the battle of Lundy's Lane he was one of the bodyguard of General Brown. After the war he went into northern Ohio and studied for the min istry. He was ordained an elder and commenced his clerical Hfe- work as a Baptist minister. Soon after his marriage he returned with his bride to central New York and there entered the Methodist Episcopal Church and ministry as a circuit preacher, and as such and an evangelist labored throughout almost all parts of western New York. When in the time of the RebeUion, the 98th Regt., N.G., S.N.Y., was raised, he was made its chaplain and when, in 1864, the regi ment was called into the service, he, though over seventy-two years old, responded promptly and was with it in its entire campaign. At the time of the disbanding of the regiment the mustering officer 448 THE STERLING GENEALOGY was so impressed with his appearance that he made the foUowing endorsement on his discharge paper: " I esteem it as one of the greatest priviledges of my life to have the honor of mustering so valiant and noble a patriot and veteran as Captain Orrin Abbott, the venerable chaplain of the 98th Regt., N. G., S. N. Y. Buffalo, N. Y., Dec 22, 1864. James E. Wilson 2nd Lieut 5^^ ArtiUery, U. S. A. Mustering Officer." He m. 3d, the widow Caroline Ide of Buffalo, N. Y., who d. there about 1872. The Rev. Orrin Abbott d. Nov. 23, 1868, at Chicago, 111., and was buried in Oak Woods cemetery, Chicago. ChUdren : 1226 tGeorge Abbott, b. Nov. 2, 1826; m. JuHa C. Church. 1227 Caroline Abbott, b. Sept. 14, 1829 ; m. Arthur M. Dean. Has a son living in Chicago, 111. 1228 t Julia Abbott, b. Mar. 31, 1831 ; m. WiUiam E. Foster. 1229 John Abbott, b. In Aurora, N. Y., May 29, 1832 ; d. Aug. 5, 1833. 1230 tOrrin Lee Abbott, b. Apr. 1, 1834; m. Louisa Stanton. 1231-2 Twin boys, b. at Newstead, 1836; d. same day. 1233 Sarah Maria Abbott, b. at Wales, N. Y., Apr. 26, 1838 ; d. at Akron, N. Y., Nov. 20, 1848. 1234 t Sophronia Abbott, b. May 14, 1840; m. 1st, Dana B. Clark, 2d, James M. Smith. 1235 Wesley Abbott, b. in Akron, July 26, 1842 ; d. at Falkirk, N. Y., Dec. 2, 1846. 1236 tMary EHzabeth Abbott, b. Sept. 23, 1847; m. WilHam Spring. 473 ISAIAH LORD (Caroline, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, Wil liam), h. on Lord HiU, Lyme, Conn., Oct. 10, 1782 ; m. 1st, June 3, 1805, Anna Cotton, who d. Jan. 20, 1819; m. 2d, Apr. 11, 1819, Elizabeth Kenyon, dau. of Jonathan and Martha (Kenyon) Ken yon, natives of R. I. EHzabeth d. Nov. 18, 1831, and Isaiah m. 3d, May 24, 1832, Anna Baldwin, a native of Vermont. Isaiah Lord was a farmer in Pitcher, Chenango Co., N. Y., where he d. Aug. 18, 1869. Mrs. Anna Lord d. Jan. 19, 1874. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 449 Child by first marriage: 1237 tLucy Ann Lord, b. Dec. 5, 1811 ; m. John Head. Children by second marriage: 1238 Child, stiUborn, May 21, 1820. 1239 William Lord, b. Nov. 9, 1824; m. 1st, Oct. 2, 1861, Elsie M. Greene, b. in Apr., 1833, dau. of Ehsha and Louisa (Coon) Greene of German, N. Y., who d. at McGraw, Nov. 24, 1870 ; m. 2d, Jan. 29, 1872, El mina Albright, b. Apr. 16, 1833, dau. of EHsha and Elizabeth (Smith) Albright of Dryden, N. Y. Mr. Lord is a farmer. Lived in Chenango Co., until 1858, when he removed to Cortland Co. Living in 1902 at McGraw, N. Y. No issue. 1240 Isaiah Lord, b. Feb. 22, 1823; d. Feb. 6, 1826. 1241 Bubel Lord, b. Jan. 1, 1827 ; d. Feb. 10, 1827. 474 CAROLINE LORD (sister of the above), h. on Lord HiU, Dec. 13, 1786 ; m. Jan. 7, 1804, RusseU W. Stewart, b. at Ston ington, Conn., Apr. 14, 1783, son of Nathan and Barbary (Pahner) Stewart ^ of Stonington. Russell Stewart was one of the first settlers of Pharsalia, Chenango Co., N. Y. His brother, next older, also moved to " York State " but did not remain long, because of the " wolves and feaver and ague." Russell was one of the first constables elected at the first town-meeting held for PharsaHa, Mar. 6, 1827. Mrs. CaroHne Stewart d. Dec. 7, 1872. Children : 1242 A son, b. at Pharsalia, Dec. 19, 1804 ; d. Jan. 4, 1805. 1243 Erastus Stewart, b. at PharsaHa, Mar. 27, 1807; m. Dec. 21, 1838, Eunice T. Baldwin, b. Sept. 12, 1810, dau. of Elisha and Patty (Spaulding) Baldwin of German (now Pitcher), N. Y. Erastus d. May 26, 1864. She m. 2d, June 4, 1860, RosweU Crawford. No issue. ' Ancestry op Rttssell Stewaht Lieut. WUham Stewart (or Steward) was bapt. as an adult in Stonington, Conn. Feb. 13, 1710; m. May 5, 1713, Sarah Church, who d. Mar. 2, 1746; m. 2d, Mar. 16 1747, Mary Bellows, by whom he had no children. By his first m. he had nine children. In 1728 he purchased lands north of Stewart HiU, now in No. Stonington. His eldest child was WUham Stewart, b. Dec. 16, 1714 ; m. Dec. 4, 1740, Elizabeth Stevens. He d. aged about 46. His widow m. 2d, Joseph Pahner. The third of nine children was Nathan Stewart, b. June 22, 1745 ; m. May 1, 1768, Barbary, dau. of Wilham Palmer. He bought out the rights to the old homestead and built a new house. (Hist, of Ston ington, R. A. Wheeler.) 450 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1244 Nancy Stewart, b. in PharsaHa, July 23, 1809; d. Jan. 17, 1810. 1246 Caroline Stewart, b. in German, Jan. 15, 1811 ; m. Mar. 14, 1833, Levi S. Warner, a farmer, of Pitcher. They had four children who d. young and were buried on the Russell Stewart farm. 1246 tBetsey Stewart, b. May 10, 1813; m. Lester Tinker. 1247 Harriet Stewart, b. Mar. 29, 1816 ; m. James Blanchard. 1248 Maria Ann Stewart, b. Nov. 18, 18 — ; m. Benjamin Corning, and had one dau., Mrs. Esther Fuller of Pitcher. 1250 tWIUiam R. Stewart, b. Jan. 19, 1821 ; m. Betsey Baldwin. 1251 Joseph Stewart, b. in German, N. Y., Apr. 8, 1824; d. Mar. 22, 1826. 1252 t Amanda H. Stewart, b. July 1, 1827; m. James D. WUlmarth. 476 SUKEY LORD (sister of the above), h. on Lord HUl, Feb. 27, 1789 ; m. Jonathan Kenyon, Jr., son of Jonathan Ken yon, who migrated from Richmond, R. I., to Pitcher, Chenango Co., N. Y., in 1806. He settled two miles northeast of Pitcher viUage and d. In 1831. The children of Jonathan Kenyon and his wife Martha (Kenyon) Kenyon were: Samuel B., who had nine ch. and d. Jan. 11, 1835; Jonathan, Jr.; Col. Asa, who m. EHza Lord, Sukey's sister; EHzabeth, who m. Isaiah Lord, brother of EHza and Sukey ; Patty, who m. Joshua Dye, and had eight ch. ; Mary, who m. Sept. 16, 1816, Luther H. Peck (whose dau. Mary Ann m. Geo. W. AtweU, No. 1422) ; Solomon, who m. Laura Ann Breed, and had three ch., and Dorcas who was twice married, without Issue. Children of Jonathan and Sukey (Lord) Kenyon: 1263 Amanda Kenyon, m. Stephen Greene and had GUes, Rus sel, LeRoy, and Oscar. Oscar, m. Jennie MiUs and had Cora and WUl O. Greene of Fairport, N. Y, who m. E. Jessie Greene. 1260 Caroline Kenyon. 1261 Joseph Kenyon. 1262 Lewis Kenyon. 1263 Mary Kenyon. 1264 Martha Kenyon. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 451 477 ELIZA LORD (sister of the above), b. on Lord HIU, Dec. 18, 1791; m. Asa Kenyon, b. in Rhode Island, May 7, 1784, son of Jonathan and Martha (Kenyon) Kenyon of Pitcher, N. Y. Mrs. EHza Kenyon d. Mar. 14, 1848. (See above.) Children : 1265 George Kenyon, b. Aug. 12, 1810. 1266 Joseph L. Kenyon, b. Dec 20, 1812. 1267 Manson Kenyon, b. July 12, 1815. 1268 Asa Kenyon, Jr., b. June 2, 1817. 1269 Erastus Kenyon, b. June 12, 1819. 1270 EHza Kenyon, b. Sept. 25, 1821. 1271 Aaron Kenyon, b. Aug. 17, 1823 ; living at Pharsalia, N. Y., in 1902. 1272 Roswell Kenyon, b. July 6, 1826; living at German, N. Y., in 1902. 1273 Jonathan Kenyon, b. Oct. 14, 1828. 1274 James Kenyon, b. Mar. 5, 1831. 1275 Rebekah Kenyon, b. July 6, 1832. 1276 Leland S. Kenyon, b. July 17, 1835; hving at Cort land, N. Y., in 1902. 481 SAMUEL STERLING LORD (brother of the above), h. on Lord Hill, Oct. 20, 1798 ; m. at PharsaHa, N. Y., Oct. 15, 1826, Desire Babcock, b. at Norwich, N. Y., June 22, 1802, dau. of Luke and Desire (Frink) Babcock of Pharsalia. Mr. Lord removed from Pharsalia to Lincklaen, Chenango Co., in the 40's, where he remained until his death. Beside con ducting a large farm, he kept a hotel, was postmaster and super visor and held other local offices. He d. in Lincklaen, Nov. 29, 1882. Mrs. Samuel Lord d. at Lincklaen, Feb. 12, 1884. Children, born at Pharsalia : 1277 Caroline Lord, b. Aug. 1, 1827; d. at PharsaHa, Mar. 10, 1839. 1278 Samuel Lord, b. May 27, 1829; d. at Pharsalia, Apr. 26, 1831. 1279 Desiah Lord, b. June 2, 1832 ; m. Dr. Marcellus R. Smith ; have a son, Samuel Lord Smith, mayor of Bingham ton, N. Y., 1902. 1281 t James S. Lord, b. Sept. 29, 1834; m. 1st, Kasiah Gil lespie, 2d, Eleanor Bennett. 1282 Phebe D. Lord, b. Aug. 23, 1837 ; m. at Union VaUey, 452 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Cortland Co., N. Y., Feb. 12, 1857, Nelson Peck, d. at Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept. 22, 1897, leaving two sons, Samuel L. and Fred L. Peck of Grand Rapids. 482 DAVID LORD (brother of the above), h. on Lord Hill, Oct. 23, 1800; m. 1st, Oct. 3, 1824, Polly Maria Brown, b. Sept. 5, 1806, dau. of Lewis Brown of PharsaHa; m. 2d, Dec. 26, 1841, Livonia Brown b. Jan. 19, 1806, dau. of Benjamin and Phebe Brown of Pharsalia, N. Y. David Lord came to Pharsalia in 1803 with his parents. He lived and died on the farm which his parents settled upon, Sept. 28, 1875. Mrs. Livonia Lord d. Dec. 26, 1875. ChUdren by first marriage: 1285 t Joseph Edwin Lord, b. Aug. 6, 1826 ; m. Martha McFaU. 1286 David Sterling Lord, b. Mar. 1, 1827; m. Mary Warner. 1287 Lewis Lord, b. Apr. 8, 1829; m. Mary A. Vennom. 1288 tPoUy Maria Lord, b. Sept. 11, 1831 ; m. Delos Luther. 1289 tisaiah Lord, b. July 16, 1834; m. Angeline Maltbie. 1290 Rufus Lord, b. Aug. 10, 1836; m. . 1291 Esther C. Lord, b. Apr. 28, 1839 ; d. unm. July 4, 1874. 1292 Lucy Emily Lord, b. May 24, 1841 ; m. EHas J. Cran dall of Pitcher, N. Y., and d. June 27, 1866, leaving one child, Eugene J., Hving in 1901 in Los Angeles, Cal. Children by second marriage: 1294 Charlotte Livonia Lord, b. Aug. 20, 1843; d. unm. Sept. 23, 1882. 1296 tFrancIs DeLay Lord, b. Dec. 23, 1845; m. Jennie L. Wheeler. 1296 James S. Lord, b. Apr. 4, 1848; m. Sept. 10, 1873, Frances Emeha Bosworth, b. Oct. 29, 1850, dau. of Josiah and Emeha (Amold) Bosworth. When Mr. Lord was bom, so he says, his parents had ex hausted their available list of names so he went without receiving one until the other chUdren began caUing him " Jimmy " when he was officially de nominated " James, to get out of it." James S. Lord lives on the old farm in PharsaHa, " Brackel Creek Farm," where his parents and grandparents lived before him. Having no children he has adopted a boy, MaxweU Arnold Lord, b. in 1890. 1297 EHza A. Lord, b. July 22, 1850 ; d. May 13, 1869. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 453 483 ROSWELL LORD (brother of the above), b. in PharsaHa, N. Y., Apr. 17, 1805; m. 1st, Jan. 1, 1826, Hannah Newton, b. June 5, 1806, who d. Feb. 2, 1858; m. 2d, July 11, 1868, Amy Wheeler. Roswell Lord was killed in a sawmiU, Mar. 2, 1877. Children by first marriage: 1298 t Abel Lord, b. June 22, 1827 ; m. Rhoda Breed. 1299 t Adaline P. Lord, b. Aug. 16, 1829 ; m. 1st, Cranston P. Harvey, 2d, Nelson L. Gowin. 1300 tMary H. Lord, b. July 13, 1832; m. Edward Harvey. 1301 tHarriet E. Lord, b. July 25, 1834 ; m. 1st, Christopher Burdick, 2d, Horace Place. 1302 tJuHa A. Lord, b. July 28, 1836; m. 1st, David Harvey, 2d, Milton Lane. 1303 CaroHne Lord, b. Dec. 23, 1841 ; d. Apr. 3, 1858. 1304 tphebe E. Lord, b. July 12, 1845; m. Albert Harvey. 1306 tEmery R. Lord, b. Aug. 20, 1850; m. AHce Mayhue. 484 WILLIAM BURROWS STERLING (Samuel, Samuel, Jo seph, Daniel, WUliam), b. in Ontario Co., N. Y., Dec. 27, 1793 ; the first white child born in the Genesee Valley; m. Feb. 8, 1818, Isabel Kelso, b. in Canada, Jan. 1, 1799, dau. of David Kelso. WiUiam Sterling removed to Gaines, Orleans Co., N. Y., in company with his next younger brother Alphonso, in 1817, and took up a tract of land of several hundred acres. He remained here where five of his children were born, until 1828, when he re moved to the township of Sparta, Crawford Co., Penn. Here he cleared a one hundred acre farm, built the first sawmill and the first wool-carding mlU in the township and served for a long period of years as justice of the peace by appointment from the Governor of the State. Mrs. Isabel Sterling d. Oct. 20, 1876. Wilham Sterhng d. in Newfield, N. J., Dec. 24, 1879. Both are buried In Spartansburg, Penn. Children : 1306 t Adaline Almyra Sterhng, b. Dec. 14, 1818; m. Dewey Southwick. 1307 tElouisa Jane Sterling, b. March 31, 1821; m. Joseph Bloomfield. 1308 Robert Samuel Sterling, b. Mar. 25, 1823; d. Oct. 30, 1831. 1309 Nancy Mehitable Sterling, b. May 31, 1825; m. George ElHs and lived In Corry, Penn., where she d. March 10, 1884, without issue. 454 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1838; d. leaving 1310 t WUHam Whittlesy Sterhng, b. Mar. 24, 1827; m. Mary E. Holt. 1311 CorneHa EHza Sterling, b. Aug. 1, 1829; m. Sept. 10, 1847, Howard Kinney, and d. leaving one dau., Eva, who m. and lived In Detroit, Mich. 1313 Robert Henderson Sterling, b. Aug. 18, 1831 ; d. with out issue. 1314 Arimena Fanny Isabel Sterling, b. AprU 5, 1834; m. Freeman. She was confined in an insane asy lum before her death. 1315 Son, stillborn, July 6, 1836. 1316 Son, stillborn, May 15, 1837. 1317 Samuel Algernon Sterhng, b. Dec. one son living In the West. 485 ALPHONSO STERLING (brother of the above), h. in On tario Co., N. Y., July 28, 1796; m. at Gaines, N. Y., May 2, 1824, Mary Horton, b. at Palmyra, N. Y., Jan. 20, 1808, dau. of Jonathan and EHzabeth (Sherman) Horton of Gaines, N. Y. Jonathan Horton was a cripple, served as cook In the War of 1812 ; m. about 1802 EHzabeth Sherman (b. July 30, 1786 ; d. Oct. 3, 1862), who m. 2d, Sept. 6, 1815, Spencer Whipple (b. Feb. 16, 1785; d. Feb. 19, 1841), whose first wife, Arietta, d. Dec. 15, 1811. Jonathan Horton's chil dren were, beside Mary: Myron, b. Nov. 17, 1803; Aratus G., b. July 8, 1806; George W.,b. Mar. Alphonso Steelino g^ igjo ; and Barnabas, b. Jan. 16, 1812. Spencer Whipple's children by his first marriage were : Joel L., b. Mar. 16, 1806 ; Andrea, b. Mar. 4, 1809 ; Jolm WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 455 H., b. May 20, 1812. By EHzabeth (Sherman) Horton he had Samuel, b. June 26, 1816. Alphonso with his elder brother William removed from Lima to what is now Gaines, Orleans Co., N. Y., in the faU of 1817, where they purchased " articles " to a tract of land of about 300 acres from one Forsyth, who first settled on and made a slight Improvement. For $500 they received a deed of this parcel from the Holland Company. Mrs. Sterling d. In Gaines, Aug. 3, 1880 ; Alphonso d. there Nov. 28, 1885. ChUdren, born in Gaines: 1318 Byram Dickenson Sterling, b. Jan. 29, 1825. As a young man Byram was interested in scientific, astronom ical, and psychological questions, giving illustrated lectures upon these subjects. In 1850 he went to Iowa where he remained until 1852 when he drove overland a herd of cattle to CaHfornia. Upon his arrival he went directly to Sutter's Creek, the place where gold was first discovered and for the next seventeen years he was engaged in prospecting and working in the gold fields of California, Vancouver, B. C, and Globe, Ariz., and even late in life return ing to the mines of Cripple Creek, Col. In the fall of 1881 he m. in St. Louis, Emma Jones, after which he removed to Peabody, Kan., engaging In the produce business with his brother WilHam until his death. Mar. 22, 1893; no issue. 1319 Albert NeweU Sterling, b. Jan. 20, 1827. Received his early education at Albion and at Yates Center, to which latter place, a distance of ten miles, he walked carrying his week's provisions in a basket. Studied one year in the law office of Sanford E. Church, lieutenant governor of New York. When he reached the age of 18 years he left home for the West, being drawn across the Niagara River, where the suspen sion bridge now is, in a basket swung from a rope. Studied law for two years in Cincinnati, when, after some time spent in Iowa running a general store, he removed to St. Louis in 1848, where for several years he was engaged in compiling an index of the county and city records, much of it being from the original Spanish manuscript, a work of much 456 THE STERLING GENEALOGY labor and research, one half interest in which he later sold for $25,000. During many years he was council for the Rock Island R. R. ; had some crim inal practice in his early career but later was inter ested exclusively in real estate and corporations. In partnership for a few years with B. F. Webster under the firm name of Sterhng and Webster. After three or four years passed on his farm at Summer- ville. 111., a suburb of St. Louis, be removed in 1875 to CaHfomia, where he became interested in silver mines in Nevada. He m. Clara Nealey, a Creole from Cincinnati. For some time before his death he was an invalid; d. in Oakland, Cal., Nov. 11, 1882, without issue. Albert N. Sterling was a man of noble, generous character, warm in his sympathies and attachments, one who underwent many trials in his career and through them all exhibited the highest integrity and ability. 1320 tGeorge Horton Sterling, b. Feb. 8, 1829; m. Ellen Fitzglbbons. 1321 Orlena Elizabeth Sterhng, b. Apr. 24, 1831 ; d. unm. in Gaines, Oct. 13, 1896. 1322 Jonathan Samuel Sterling, b. Jan. 14, 1833 ; a member of the bodyguard of General John C. Fremont in the RebelHon. Was a produce and commission merchant in Peabody, Kan., for a number of years ; m. in St. Louis, Eliza Farley ; one child, Estella, d. young. 1324 tWiUiam Alphonso Sterling, b. May 31, 1834, m. 1st, Caroline B. Moelgee, 2d, Mary J. Olmsted. 1326 tEugene Spencer Sterling, b. Dec. 6, 1837; m. Ellen E. Mack. 1326 t Wallace Myron Sterhng, b. June 26, 1840; m. Mary Parker. 1327 Mary AHce Sterling, b. June 26, 1840 ; d. Sept. 1, 1840. 1328 Mary Jane Sterling, b. Nov. 21, 1843. While home on a furlough, her brother Wallace accidentally shot her dead, June 24, 1862. Mary was a vivacious girl and her soldier brother, but little older than herself, was to her a hero. Wallace had his army musket placed behind a door and, as he knew, un loaded. His brother Eugene loaded the gun, without the knowledge of other members of the family, and WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 457 went on an unsuccessful hunt for woodchucks, re placing the gun, with its deadly charge, in its accus tomed place. At her request, WaUace went through the manual of arms for his sister and at the com mand " fire ! " shot her through the head. 1329 Frances Eliza Sterling, b. Oct. 9, 1847; d. unm. at Gaines, Aug. 4, 1896. 486 AZARIAPI WHITTLESEY STERLING (brother of the above), b. In Ontario Co., June 29, 1797; m. Feb. 16, 1821, at Lima, Miranda Leach, b. at Lima, Nov. 28, 1801. They removed to Michigan before 1836, where Azariah was a farmer at Romeo. Mrs. Miranda Sterling d. June 13, 1857. Azariah probably m. 2d, Mrs. Lydia Caroline (Tuttle) Hughes, dau. of Josiah and Evela (Gates) Tuttle of Whitestown, N. Y. She m. 1st, Aaron Atwater Hughes of East Haven, Conn., by whom she had Alfred m. Mary Rowe, Caroline Tuttle, Norman Atwater, and Sarah Eva. (Tuttle Family Gene., p. 299, Geo. T. Tuttle, 1883.) Azariah Sterling d. at Romeo, Mich., Feb. 27, 1876. Children : 1330 JuHa Amanda Sterling, b. Nov. 20, 1821 ; d. Sept. 19, 1860. 1331 Chariotte Leach Sterling, b. June 1, 1825 ; d. July 26, 1845. 1332 Caroline AmeHa Sterling, b. June 29, 1827; d. Mar. 24, 1877. 1333 Charles Josiah Sterhng, b. July 6, 1829; d. Apr. 22, 1863. 1334 Esther Mehitable Sterling, b. June 1, 1831 ; d. unm. abt. 1890. 1335 Lydia EHzabeth Sterling, b. Dec. 6, 1835; m. Phillips of Romeo, Mich. 1336 Harriet Leach Sterhng, b. Apr. 16, 1836; d. Mar. 15, 1884. 487 ELIZA STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Ontario Co., July 18, 1799; m. at Honeoye Falls, N. Y., Mar. 21, 1821, the Rev. Joseph Badger, b. at Gilmanton, N. H., in 1790, son of Maj. Peaslee and Lydia (Kelly) Badger, grandson of Gen. Joseph Badger, who commanded New Hampshire mihtia at the battle of Bennington, and at the capture of Burgoyne, and whose brigade, 458 THE STERLING GENEALOGY after the battle, was detailed to conduct Burgoyne and 8000 prisoners there taken to Boston, where they were long imprisoned. The General was prominent in the Revolution from its origin, being colonel of the 10th N. H. Regt., before the war and the first magistrate elected in his native county, which he represented in the Provincial Congress and also in the State Convention which adopted the National Constitution. Joseph Badger emigrated from New Hampshire in 1816 and with David Millard and others founded over 200 Hberal churches in western New York before 1830, attempting to harmonize American Theology by taking no name but that of " Christians." He established at Roches ter, N. Y., and long edited The Christian Palladium, the pioneer of the great wave of liberal faith, which then rolled out from New England under the influence of William Ellery Channing. A memoir of the Rev. Joseph Badger, by Rev. E. G. Holland, was published in book form at about the time of his death. Har riet Beecher Stowe in her book "Oldtown Folks " gives a picture of the home Hfe of " Deacon " Joseph Badger and his wife Eliza Sterling and tells of the struggles that were made to send William, the son, through Harvard College. Joseph Badger d. at Honeoye Falls, May 12, 1852; EHza Steriing Badger d. there Mar. 23, 1864. Children : 1337 Peaslee Badger. 1338 Lord Sterling Badger. 1339 Joseph Badger, d. of consumption, aged 21. 1340 tMary Eliza Badger, b. Nov. 17, 1829 ; m. Christopher C. Davison. 1341 tHenry Clay Badger, b. Aug. 10, 1833; m. Ann A. Shepard. 1342 tWiUiam Whittlesey Badger, b. Apr. 1, 1835; m. Ehza A. HaU. 1343 Nicholas De Everaux Badger, b. in 1836; m. Mary El liott Davis of Paris, Ky. He d. in 1882; his wife and two infants d. before him. 1344 Joseph Badger, b. in 1838; d. in 1878 of smallpox at San Francisco. 1345 Jennie Marie Badger, b. Nov. 5, 1840 ; m. 1st, Dec. 10, 1861, Edward K. Reade of Rome, N. Y., who d. in WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 459 1871 ; m. 2d, William Fisher, a merchant of Ann Arbor, Mich., who d. in 1888; m. 3d, Samuel R. Gregory. Residence, 1902, Ann Arbor, Mich. No issue. 488 ALMIRA STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Ontario Co., Apr. 6, 1801 ; m. there Apr. 1, 1825, Aaron Frost, b. at Effingham, N. H., May 30, 1800. Mr. Frost owned the first cotton mills in the State of New York and at the time of his death operated a sawmiU at Pierpont, O. He d. Nov. 2, 1843. Mrs. Frost d. at La Cygne, Kan., Jan. 20, 1879. Children : 1346 tWiUiam Whittlesey Frost, b. Dec. 16, 1825 ; m. Effie B. Clayton. 1347 Frederick A. Frost, b. at Bloomfield, N. Y., June 15, 1827 ; d. July 3, 1828. 1348 Mehitable E. Frost, b. at Conneaut, 0., Jan. 20, 1833 ; living at MinneapoHs, Ottawa Co., Kan., unm. (1902). 1349 Frances A. Frost, b. June 15, 1837; m. at Appleton, Wis., Sept. 11, 1868, Henry W. Huston. She d. in Illinois In 1868, leaving two children, a girl who d. in infancy and William H., b. abt. 1860, who d. in Colorado abt. 1897. 1351 tMary A. Frost, b. Feb. 14, 1839; m. Adrastus NeweU. 1352 tEhnIra Frost, b. July 11, 1841; m. Luther HaU. 489 SAMUEL PERKINS STERLING (brother of the above), b. In Ontario Co., Feb. 2, 1803; m. 1st, about 1829, Araminta D. Leach, b. in 1807, dau. of Eben and Susan (Arthur) Leach of Lima, who d. Apr. 21, 1844 ; m. 2d, June 16, 1845, Maria Nancy Whittelsey, b. Apr. 1, 1813, dau. of Azariah and Lydia (Bush- neU) Whittelsey. Nancy was first cousin to Samuel ; she d. Sept. 14, 1848; m. 3d, in 1851, Mrs. Jane AdeHa (LoweU) Shulters, b. Mar. 13, 1817, dau. of John Franklin and Hannah (Porter) Lowell, widow of David Shulters. John F. LoweU was of the James RusseU LoweU family; m. 1816, Hannah Porter, b. in 1796, d. Mar. 24, 1842 ; he d. 1818. Hannah (Porter) LoweU m. 2d, Nathan Lunt, who d. May 3, 1842, aged 46. Jane LoweU was m. 1st, Dec. 24, 1835, to David 460 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Shulters, b. Dec. 4, 1816, who d. June 18, 1849; two children were born to them : Marlon H. Shulters, b. Sept. 17, 1836 ; m. Nov. 11, 1858, Sylvester Wilcox, res., Honeoye FaUs, N. Y. ; Hannah Jane Shulters, b. Apr. 29, 1841, m. Sept. 21, 1860, Robert N. Rand. Samuel Sterling kept a general store at Honeoye Falls, Mon roe Co., N. Y., where he d. Sept. 5, 1872, buried at Lima. Mrs. Jane A. Steriing d. May 25, 1869. Samuel had no children by his first marriage; by his second marriage he had : 1353 Araminta L. Sterling, b. in Mar., 1846; d. Aug. 29, 1847. 1354 Araminta Sterling, b. Oct. 8, 1847 ; d. Feb. 14, 1848. 1355 Maria Sterling, b. June 6, 1848; d. Oct. 30, 1848. Children by third marriage : 1356 tMinta Maria Sterhng, b. Oct. 19, 1852; m. George W. Ashton. 1357 Samuel Porter Sterhng, b. Jan. 3, 1854; d. May 13, 1859. 1358 FlorabeU Mattella Sterhng, b. Mar. 15, 1856; d. Sept. 13, 1856. 1359 LoweU Whittelsey Sterhng, b. Mar. 15, 1866; d. Aug. 6, 1856. 1360 tLoweU Allen Sterling, b. June 29, 1857; m. Elizabeth McK. Barbot. 491 MERCIA MEHITABLE STERLING (sister of the above) , b. at Lima, N. Y., Jan. 8, 1809; m. in Honeoye Falls, N. Y., at the home of and by the Rev. Joseph Badger, Sept. 10, 1839, Amasa Stanton, b. in Charleston, Montgomery Co., N. Y., July 6, 1812, second son of John W. and Hannah (Corbin) Stanton. The Rev. Amasa Stanton had a common school education. He began teaching school when but sixteen years of age. Apr. 12, 1831, he was converted as a disciple of Jesus Christ. He preached his first sermon in the town of Rush, N. Y., July 16, 1834, from the text, " Behold, I stand at the door and knock." The foUowing summer he united with the New York Eastern Christian Conference and the foUowing week was ordained at Charleston, N. Y. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 461 For four years thereafter he traveled and preached in the counties of Montgomery, Fulton, Saratoga, Green, and Albany. In Sept., 1839, he returned to Western, N. Y., where in the fol lowing month he had a violent attack of sore throat from which he never entirely recovered. He preached in the counties of Monroe, Livingston, and Genesee until May, 1841, when he en gaged with the church at LakevIUe, N. Y., and at North Rush, each half of the time. Here he remained until Dec. 6, 1843, when he began pastoral work with the church at Westbury, N. Y., with which he was connected for five years. On the 36th anniversary of his birth he removed to Marion, Wayne Co., N. Y., where he preached for eighteen years and where he lived until his death. In June, 1876, he met with the Tioga River Conference of which he was a member for the last time. He presided over its deliberations and gave his farewell address from the text, " Love one another as Jesus has loved you." He was one of the first board of trustees of Antioch College at Yellow Springs, O., and did much for Starkey Seminary. He labored with great enthusiasm for the erection of Marion Col legiate Institute. During the War of the Rebellion he was one of the agents of the town for filling its quota of volunteers. He was many years justice of the peace for the town and as Con veyance and pension agent did a large business. He d. Mar. 20, 1879. His name Is on a memorial window of the church at Charleston Four Corners. Mrs. Stanton d. at the home of her daughter in ViUa Park, Cal., Mar. 23, 1899, just 20 years from the day of her husband's funeral. ChUdren : 1361 t AmeHa Whittlesey Stanton, b. July 16, 1840; m. Van Rensselaer Durfee. 1362 Hannah Maria Stanton, b. Sept. 6, 1846 ; d. at Marion, Dec. 5, 1867. 1363 tOrviUe Herbert Stanton, b. Mar. 14, 1849; m. Jst, Al- genla Howell, 2d, Lucy M. Cook. 492 GEORGE PINKNEY STERLING (brother of the above), b. at Lima, Apr. 22, 1812 ; m. Dec. 10, 1835, Miranda S. Bond, b. in Mendon, Monroe Co., N. Y., Mar. 25, 1814, dau. of 462 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Abner and Mary (Gould) Bond, natives of New Jersey. Mary Gould was dau. of Sarah (Ward) Gould, a native of Edinburgh, Scotland. Mr. Sterling was a minister of the Christian faith and a farmer and cooper. He resided for some years at Knowles- ville, Orleans Co., N. Y., later in Middleport, Niagara Co., N. Y., and for the last few years of his life in Rochester, N. Y., where he d. July 9, 1892. Mrs. Sterling was living in 1908 at Rochester with her two unmarried daughters. ChUdren : 1364 Rosaltha Eustutia Sterling, b. Oct. 1, 1837 ; d. Jan. 28, 1850. 1365 tCoralin lola Sterling, b. Aug. 7, 1839; m. Reuben P. Toby. 1366 Everington Dunreath Sterling, b. Dec. 28, 1840; en listed in Aug., 1861 ; was in Burnside's division in North Carolina; was orderly sergeant Co. F., 3d N. Y. Cavalry and was killed in a skirmish with guerillas. Mar. 4, 1863. Buried at Newbern, N. C. 1367 Mary Ariminta Sterhng, b. Jan. 30, 1843; unm. Has taught for many years in the schools of Roches ter, N. Y. 1368 Horace Greeley Sterling, b. Mar. 17, 1849; d. Mar. 3, 1850. 1369 AHce Viletta Sterhng, b. July 31, 1851; unm.; lives ' in Rochester. 1370 tCharles Ward Sterhng, b. June 7, 1856; m. 1st, NeUie A. Tuttle, 2d, Anna B. Gaaskjolen. 496 CAROLINE ANN ROSS (Elizabeth, Samuel, Joseph, Dan iel, William), h. in Wilkes-Barre, Penn., Feb. 24, 1797; m. 1st, May 14, 1815, Samuel Maffet, b. in Linden, Penn., July 7, 1789, son of John Maffet, of Scotch descent, a native of County Tyrone, Ireland, who came to America about 1774. Samuel Maffet was editor of The Susquehanna Democrat in Wilkes-Barre ; was after wards recorder of deeds, register of wills, prothonotary, clerk of the courts, clerk of the Orphan's Court and a captain in the Pennsylvania Militia. He d. of consumption Aug. 15, 1825. Caroline m. 2d, Feb. 3, 1828, In Wilkes-Barre, EHsha Atherton, b. in Wyoming Valley, May 7, 1786, son of James Atherton, b. Sept. 19, 1761, who m. May 3, 1774, Lydia Washburn (b. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 463 May 16, 1757, d. June 20, 1847), and d. May 5, 1828, son of James, Sr., who d. in 1790. Elisha d. at Wyoming Village, Apr. 2, 1863, and was buried In Forty-Fort cemetery; Caroline d. Aug. 18, 1885, and was buried by the side of her first husband in HoUenback cemetery, Wilkes-Barre. Child by first marriage : 1371 tWilliam Ross Maffet, b. Mar. 29, 1817 ; m. 1st, Martha A. West, 2d, Mrs. S. Anna (Middleton) Roberts. Child by second marriage : 1372 tEHza Ross Atherton, b. Mar. 10, 1831; m. Charles A. Miner. 497 ELIZA IRENE ROSS (sister of the above), h. In Wilkes- Barre, Aug. 25, 1799; m. at Owego, N. Y., in 1820, Peter P. Loop, b. at Newtown (now Elmira), N. Y., Dec. 8, 1793, grandson of Peter Loop, who lived to the age of 102 years and 20 days. Peter P. Loop was the first teller of the Chemung Canal Bank of Elmira, an early financial institution which began business in October, 1833. He d. at Belvidere, IU., Nov. 3, 1854. Mrs. EHza Loop d. at Rochester, N. Y., Feb. 22, 1892. ChUdren : 1373 Wilham Ross Loop, b. in Elmira, Nov. 14, 1821 ; served in the Mexican War under Gen. Sterling Price and in the Civil War under Gen. Dana of the 143d Penn. Regt. ; wounded at the battle of Bethesda Church ; crippled for life In the battle of the Wilder ness. D. as the result of an accident in Rochester, N. Y., In 1886; unm. 1374 John MiUer Loop, b. in Elmira, Feb. 11, 1823 ; m. Lydia Peabody. A lawyer, still in practise (1902) at Wilkes-Barre, Penn. No issue. 1376 tEdward Sterling Loop, b. Feb. 11, 1823 (twin with John) ; m. 1st, Cornelia French, 2d, Harriet Lander. 1376 De Witt Clinton Loop, b. in Elmira, Aug. 31, 1826; m. Louisa Griffin. He was a clergyman at Baltimore, Md. No issue. 1377 t Sarah EHza Loop, b. Sept. 30, 1834; m. Sidney B. Roby. 498 GENERAL WILLIAM STERLING ROSS (brother of the above), b. in Wilkes-Barre, Aug. 11, 1802 ; m. Dec 1, 1826, in the Slocum house in Wilkes-Barre (the first brick building erected in 464 THE STERLING GENEALOGY the viUage, built in 1807 by Joseph Slocum) to Ruth Tripp Slo cum, b. at Wilkes-Barre, Dec. 5, 1804, second child of the Hon. Joseph and Sarah (Fell) Slocum of Wilkes-Barre. Ruth was a descendant In the eighth generation from Anthony and (Har vey) Slocum of Taunton, Mass., 1637. Mr. Ross was born in the same room in which he died, in the southeast part of the Ross family mansion, erected of oak mate rial, frame and clapboards, by Timothy Pickering in 1787. This house was purchased of Pickering (a member of Washing ton's cabinet) by WiUiam Ross, Sr., on the 9th of January, 1796. This property, together with other real estate in the vicinity, which then changed hands for a consideration of £2600 Pennsylvania currency or $6500, is now worth over $2,000,000. WUHam Sterling Ross passed through the preparatory schools and entered and was graduated at the College of New Jersey. He had Httle inclination, however, toward a professional career and devoted his attention, chiefly, throughout his life, to farming. He was enthusiastic and practical in his agricultural ventures and no man produced better crops or enjoyed successes in his chosen line more than he. He naturally had an inclination for miHtary affairs. For over thirty years he was the acknowledged head of the volunteer sys tem in Luzerne Co. and was ever regarded as an authority. He passed through all the official grades from that of captain of volunteers to that of brigadier general. At drill he customarily wore the sword presented by the State to his father. General Ross possessed a sound and discriminating mind and filled the numerous offices of trust to which he was elected with much credit to himself and the approbation of his constituents. He was for many years a member of the Borough Council and generally its presiding officer ; he represented the Luzerne district in the senate of the State during the sessions of 1845—46-47 and the last year of his term was speaker of that body. He was also elected to the General Assembly for the session of 1862. He was commissioned associate judge of the county courts In 1830 and filled that position until 1839. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 465 He was many years director and general manager of the Easton and Wilkes-Barre Turnpike Company, down to 1840, the only great thoroughfare leading easterly to the seaboard from the Susquehanna. He was long a director in the Wyoming Bank and at the time of his death was its president. At the time of his decease he was president of the Wyoming Insurance Company and a director in the following corporations : The Wilkes-Barre Water Company, the Wilkes-Barre Bridge Company, the Wyoming His torical and Geological Society, and the Hoirie for Friendless Chil dren. General Ross was particularly interested in the last-named Institution and at different times donated a total of $10,000 toward its support. He was also a member of St. Stephen's church and one of the organizers of the Historical Society of his town to both of which he contributed liberally. At the outbreak of the Rebellion he did all in his power to assist in the defense of the Union, giving of -his means with his accustomed Hberality and encouraging the enlistment of volun teers. General William Sterhng Ross d. July 11, 1868, leaving a large estate to his widow and relatives. Mrs. Ross was a public-spirited woman of fine character and graciousness. She successfully brought to a conclusion the efforts of the Wyoming Monument Association and was elected a director of the Wyoming National Bank, in which she was a stockholder, being, it is said, the first woman in the United States ever elected to a similar position. She d. June 23, 1882. No issue. (Extracts from the " Ross Memorial," pubHshed by the Wyoming Hist. and Geological Society, 1884.) 499 JOHN CHESTER STERLING (James, Samuel, Joseph. Daniel, WUliam), li. at Sterling City, Lyme, Conn., Aug. 15, 1797 ; m. 1st in Lima, N. Y., Mar. 21, 1822, Lucretia Leach, b. in Con necticut, who d. at Northeast, Penn., Nov. 2, 1827, and is there buried; m. 2d, at Northeast, Aug. 7, 1828, Nancy Crossgrove, who d. near Monroe, Mich., Dec. 24, 1839; m. 3d, Feb. 24, 1842, Ruth Phelps, b. Oct. 29, 1800, dau. of Aaron and EHzabeth (Bas sett) Phelps of East Granby, Conn. Mr. Sterling removed to Northeast, Penn., a few years after his first marriage, where he remained six or seven years running 466 THE STERLING GENEALOGY a mill for carding, fulling, pressing, and finishing cloth, he being a clothier by trade. He removed again to London, Monroe Co., Mich., where he lived until about 1840, when he moved back to the old homestead in Lima, N. Y. Mrs. Ruth P. Sterhng d. May 25, 1873, and he Hved with his daughter, Mrs. Peck, until his death at West Bloomfield, N. Y., Jan. 6, 1879. He is buried at Lima by the side of his third wife. Children by first marriage: 1378 tDaniel Leach Sterling, b. Nov. 5, 1823; m. Fidelia A. Fort. 1379 tChester Sterling, b. Aug. 11, 1826; m. 1st, Jane M. McKee, 2d, Mary E. Murdock. By second marriage: 1380 t James Gordon Sterhng, b. Sept. 13, 1829 ; m. Lucy M. Johnson. 1381 t Joseph Marcus Sterhng, b. Aug. 19, 1831; m. 1st, Mrs. Sophia Green, 2d, Mrs. Almira Gibson. 1382 William C. Sterhng, twin with above; d. In infancy in Michigan. 1383 Elizabeth M. Sterling, b. May 6, 1833 ; m. Jan. 8, 1868, Vinton Peck, b. Nov. 21, 1816, son of Reynold and Nancy (Wheelock) Peck of W. Bloomfield. He m. 1st, June 22, 1841, Roxey E. Humphrey. They lived at West Bloomfield, N. Y. She left a son, WilHam H. Peck, who in 1901 lived in Grand Rapids, Mich., and who m. a dau. of Mrs. Almira Gibson, 2d wife of Joseph Marcus Sterling above. 1385 Henry FrankHn Sterling, b. Oct. 29, 1835, d. in Lima, N. Y., Dec. 29, 1861, unm. 1386 tLucy Jane Sterling, b. Sept. 30, 1837; m. LemI B. Bartholomew. 1387 Thomas J. Sterhng, b. Dec. 6, 1839 ; d. Dec. 24, 1839. By third marriage: 1388 Emily Phelps Sterling, b. at Lima, Jan 7, 1843 ; d. there Nov. 14, 1867, unm. 500 JAMES JUSTIN STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Lima, Livingston Co., N. Y., Aug. 23, 1799 ; m. Apr. 18, 1821, Caroline Wright, b. Dec. 22, 1802, in Northampton, N. Y., dau. of EHsha and Sally (Sears) Wright of East Bloomfield, N. Y. Mrs. Sterling's parents were born near Lyme, Conn. Mr. James WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 467 Sterling was a farmer. She d. in Cleveland, O., Nov. 27, 1880 ; he d. there Apr. 22, 1884. Children : 1389 t James Stuart Sterling, b. May 2, 1822; m. JuHette C. Pennock. 1390 tCaroline A. Sterling, b. Sept. 1, 1826, m. Stephen H. Benedict. 1391 Levi J. Sterling, b. Oct. 2, 1828 ; d. Mar. 4, 1858, in East Bloomfield. 1392 George W. Sterhng, b. Aug. 20, 1834 ; went to CaHfomia. 1393 tHenry H. Sterling, b. Mar. 9, 1840; m. 1st, Sarah J. Crooker, 2d, Mrs. Tirrie Bishop. 501 SAMUEL STERLING (brother of the above), h. in Lima, Sept. 29, 1801 ; m. May 14, 1828, CorneHa Lathrop, b. May 7, 1800, dau. of George and Mary (Kingsley) Lathrop -^ of Bethany, New York, natives of Connecticut. Shortly after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Sterling emi grated to Wayne Co., Mich., where they settled at Plymouth, where he had already located in 1827, and cleared the timber ' The Descent of Cobnelia Lathrop Michael Laythrope of Staffordshire, Eng., a member of the Lowthrop family of Lowthrop, d. before 1560 ; one of his sons, Thomas Lathropp de Bramshall of Leighe (Lee), Staffordshire, m. Mary, dau. of Robert Salte of Yoxall and Gauch, his wife a dau. of John St. Andrews of Gotham, County of Nottingham. WiU dated May 21, 1614. He had Rev. John Lathrop, bapt. in Elton, Yorkshire, Dec. 20, 1684, educated in Queen's CoUege, Cambridge, graduated, B.A. 1605, M.A. 1609, emigrated to New England, 1634, d. at Barnstable, Mass., Nov. 8, 1663. He was father of Samuel La throp, b. in England, came to Scituate, Mass., in 1634 ; m. 1st, in Barnstable, Mass., Nov. 28, 1644, Elizabeth Scudder; removed 1648 to New London, Conn., then called Pequot; appointed judge of the local court there in 1649; m. 2d, in PljTiiouth, Mass., 1690, Abigail, dau. of Dea. John Doane of Plymouth, she b. Jan. 29, 1632, d. in 1734 ; he d. Feb. 29, 1700. "At the time of Mrs. Lathrop's death, aged 102 years, her hus band's descendants numbered 365." Among other children was: Israel Lathrop, b. in 1659; m. Apr. 8, 1686, Rebecca Bhss, dau. of Thomas and Elizabeth Bhss, grand daughter of Thomas, Sr., of Hartford; hved in Norwich, Conn., where he d. Mar. 28, 1733; she d. Aug. 22, 1737. Had WUliam Lathrop, b. in Norwich, Conn., Sept. 20, 1688; m. 1st, Dec. 18, 1712, Sarah, dau. of Dea. Sunon and Lydia (Gager) Hunt ington. A farmer near Norwich, Conn. Sarah d. Apr. 20, 1730 ; he m. 2d, Aug. 5, 1731, Mary Kelly, who d. Apr. 19, 1760; he m. 3d, May 20, 1761, Phebe French; he d. Sept. 27, 1778. Had Zachariah Lathrop, b. Mar. 25, 1742; m. Apr. 24, 1768, Mrs. MehiUble Cleveland; he d. Dec. 26, 1817; she d. Sept. 15, 1825; lived in Norwich, Conn. Had George Lathrop, b. Oct. 1, 1770; m. Mary Kingsley, b. Aug. 22, 1779. Lived at Bethany, Genesee Co., N. Y. Had Comeha Lathrop, b. May 7, 1800; m. Samuel Sterling. (From the Lathrop Genealogy, 1884.) 468 THE STERLING GENEALOGY from their farm. Here they remained several years until he re turned from a trip to Illinois, where he became so favorably Im pressed with the prairies and their beauty, that, without waiting to sell their Michigan property, they removed in 1834 to Geneva, Kane Co., where they acquired a farm which they soon after ex changed for one of one hundred and eighty-seven acres on the opposite side of the Fox River, where later they erected a sub stantial stone house. At this time the country was just being settled and Geneva had but two or three houses. The dwelling they first occupied had a stone floor. Mr. Sterling at once became interested in the development of the country. He built the first dam across the Fox River, erected the first mill. He also erected the first hotel in Geneva and conducted It for several years under the name of the Sterling House. He eventually removed back to his farm. He d. at the residence of his son-in-law, John B. Moore, in Grundy Co., Aug. 30, 1871. Mrs. Sterling was the first school teacher in Geneva. She d. July 15, 1887. Children : 1394 tMary Sterling, b. Dec. 22, 1829 ; m. Dr. Samuel Ewers. 1395 tLucy Sterling, b. May 1, 1831 ; m. John B. Moore. 1396 tJuHa Sterling, b. Mar. 10, 1840; m. Stephen L. Taylor. 503 JUDGE LORD STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Lima, May 14, 1806 ; m. Nov. 1, 1835, his cousm, Ellen Elizabeth Sterling (No. 525), b. Nov. 2, 1810. Judge Sterling, at the age of 96 years, wrote the following regarding his Hfe: " I had my first entry into this world in one of those humble structures called the log cabin and these lowly dweUings at this period formed the homes of a maj ority of the farmers and pioneers located in that stretch of woods known as Lima." " I presume that there is not a person living at this day (May 16, 1901) who is able to give one word of information about my early childhood, and as to myself I have very little recoUectlon even of family events until the breaking out of the War of 1812. I well remember that our family quiet was often disturbed by alarming reports that British and Indians were advancing upon us from Buffalo and that we were all Hable to be butchered by the savages." Judge Loud Stehlixg WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 469 " I have no recollection of my earliest school days, but I know that the schools of that day were only primaries and those of a very primitive character." " My education was not neglected nor were opportunities mis spent. My scholarship was fully up to the standards of these institutions and at an early day my school relations were changed and I was sent to the Bloomfield Academy in an adjoining town, a school which had a local reputation for teaching the higher branches. Several terms spent here closed my school education." " For several years I ' taught the young idea how to shoot ' and during spare hours devoted my time to the study of the law as a profession." " In November, 1835, I was married to Miss E. E. Sterling, daughter of Lord Sterling, a half brother of my father's, then liv ing in Lima." " I then settled In Ohio and after a two years' residence and on apphcation to the Supreme Court of the State then sitting in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co. and after an examination, was admitted to the practise of law in the state of Ohio." " At this time I was living in the town of Willoughby which was then a part of Cuyahoga Co. and Cleveland the county-seat. But in 1840 a new county was formed, called Lake, with Paines- ville its county seat and Willoughby became a part of the new civil division. From 1840 the writer found himself a citizen of Lake Co." " In the fall of 1864 through the graciousness of the people of Lake Co. I was elected to the office of Probate Judge. This was a three year term office, commencing February, 1865, and in the fall of 1857 I was re-elected for a second term, commencing Feb., 1858, and closing Feb., 1861. This completed a term of six years' official service and in some mysterious way my address seems to have been changed from ' Mr.' to the ' Honorable Judge Sterling.' " " As the law required the Probate Office to be located at the county-seat, my residence was changed from Willoughby to Paines- viUe where it continued up to 1895, when it was changed to Cleve land and in the fall of 1899 to GlenvIUe, a Cleveland suburb." " In the fall of 1878 I was elected Prosecuting Attorney for the county of Lake and served until the close of the term in Feb., 1881, at which time I had reached the age of 75 years. In 1885 having reached the age of 80 years and having lived for 50 years a pleasant married life, my wife, after a biief illness, died of pneumonia." 470 THE STERLING GENEALOGY " As a part of the events that cluster around my birthday my daughter took me into town. (Cleveland, May 14, 1901-) I have known the town for more than 66 years, when she had about 5000 inhabitants and now she has over 300,000 and is the metropoHs of Ohio and has had a Httle over a century s growth." He was one of the organizers of the WUloughby (Ohio) Female Seminary (later Lake Erie College) at PainesvIUe and one of Its first board of trustees. He wrote many articles of an historical and personally reminiscent character. The Cleveland (Ohio) Leader of June 6, 1902, contained a portrait of Judge Sterhng and the foUowing mention of him: " A ninety-seven-year-old consideration for the honor of being the oldest inhabitant of Cuyahoga county is Judge Lord Sterhng who resides with a grandson at No. 38 Livingston avenue, Glen vIUe. Judge Sterling was at one time one of the most prominent lawyers and pohtlcians in this section of the country, being as sociated with President Garfield and others who have long since passed away. He was born May 14, 1806, at Lima, N. Y., making him a few days over ninety-seven years of age. He was admitted to the bar in Cuyahoga county in 1837, and was acquainted with all of the then practicing lawyers, not one of whom survives. He lived in PainesvIUe forty years ; in Willoughby twenty years and has resided in Glenville eight years." " He was judge of the probate court of Lake county for six years, when that court had criminal jurisdiction. At the age of seventy-three years he was elected prosecuting attorney of Lake county." " In 1847, Mr. Sterling was appointed a member of the board of trustees of Willoughby University, after the removal of the medical college. He is the only surviving member of that board. Judge Sterling has voted at eighteen presidential elections. His first choice for president was John Quincy Adams, when Mr. Adams ran against General Jackson. This was in 1823 when Mr. Ster ling was a Whig. Since its founding, Judge Sterling has been a member of the Republican party." " He married when thirty years of age, and he believes that he has survived all or nearly all of the associates of his childhood and early youth." " He can walk five or six miles a day without special weariness. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 471 Judge Sterling's handwriting, even in his one hundredth year, was beautifully legible and gave little evidence of his years. The compiler of this work was under great obligation to Judge Sterling for his interest in and the assistance he was able to give to this Genealogy. Extending as his acquaintance did, over a period of nearly a century, possessing In extreme old age all the faculties of mind and body, he was able to give aid which was Inestimable in its value. This work received its first acquisition of consequence from the carefuUy compiled records of a hundred years and more that Judge Sterhng wrote. Mrs. Sterling d. Nov. 19, 1886. Judge Sterling d. at Glen ville, 0., Saturday, Jan. 21, 1905, aged 99 yrs. and 8 mos. Buried at PainesvIUe, O. Children : 1397 t James L. Sterling, b. Apr. 2, 1838; m. Longastus M. Ruth. 1398 tMary E. Sterling, b. in June, 1842; m. Steele. 504 LUCY STERLING (sister of the above), h. in Lima, Sun day, Nov. 1, 1807, " during the first snowstorm of the season " ; m. in Lima, Sept. 28, 1829, EH H. Bristol, b. Apr. 27, 1803, son of Miles and Clarissa (Hand) Bristol of Lima. Miles Bristol was one of the earliest settlers of Lima, b. Sept. 21, 1784 ; m. Clarissa Hand, Mar. 10, 1802, d. Feb. 24, 1808 ; Clarissa, b. May 10, 1784, m. 2d, Cook; d. in Avon, Mich., Oct. 6, 1863. EH and Lucy Bristol moved to Three Rivers, St. Joseph Co., Mich., in 1836, where they lived untU 1846, when they removed to Commerce, Oakland Co., Mich., Hving here until 1863, when they again removed to Troy, Mich. They remained here a few years until he retired from farming, his life occupation, when they took up their residence In Pontiac, Mich., where he d. July 29, 1871. He served in various town offices and one term In the Michigan Legislature In 1863. Mr. Bristol was a strong Repub lican in politics and a conscientious Christian man. The Birmingham (Mich.) Eccentric of Feb. 22, 1901, says: " Mrs. Lucy Bristol, better known as ' Grandma ' of South- field, died Tuesday morning, February 19, 1901, aged 93 years. 472 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 3 months and 19 days. Three years ago the 4th of December the good lady sustained a fall, breaking one of her hips, since which time she has been confined to the house. Two months ago she began to fail and the end came Tuesday last." " Saturday night she arose and while trying to make the fire burn a little more briskly, her clothing caught fire and she was badly burned. This no doubt hastened her death. Her son, W. A. Bristol, was also severely burned in putting out the flames. Mrs. Bristol had been a resident of Southfield for many years and had witnessed many changes in this part of the state. Her funeral was held from the home of her son In Southfield, Thursday morn ing, at 10 o'clock. Burial at Pontiac where her husband was laid to rest." Children : 1399 t WilHam A. Bristol, b. July 21, 1830; m. Clarissa L Daniels. 1400 t James Sterling Bristol, b. Aug. 22, 1832; m. 1st, Julia Stone, 2d, Mrs. Sarah A. Covert. 1401 tMelancton B. Bristol, b. July 11, 1834; m. Mary Nesbitt. 1402 Mary Clara Bristol, b. Jan. 27, 1837; d. Oct. 4, 1847. 1403 Mabel Chester Bristol, b. Dec. 16, 1839, in Three Rivers ; m. Mar. 29, 1870, Geo. McMillan of Starkey, Yates Co., N. Y.; d. July 17, 1873, without issue. She was a graduate of Genesee Wesleyan Seminary. He d. shortly after his wife. 1404 Maria Celeste Bristol, b. Feb. 13, 1843, in Three Rivers; m. Nov. 11, 1868, Samuel F. Street; d. Aug. 14, 1876. She had one son, Homer B. Street, who d. in Lewiston, Ida., May 3, 1901, aged about 32. 505 MABEL STERLING (sister of the above) , h. in Lima, Nov. 3, 1810 ; m. Oct. 19, 1831, William Mead, b. Oct. 15, 1797, son of Amaziah and Abigail (Jessup) Mead of South Salem, Westchester Co., N. Y. Amaziah (the son of Thaddeus Mead, an early settler of Westchester Co., N. Y.) b. Feb. 14, 1770; d. June 7, 1844; Abigail, b. Mar. 20, 1769, dau. of Sylvanus Jessup ; d. Jan. 13, 1858. Mr. Mead had by a first wife, SaUie Baker, two children, Alvin Mead, b. Oct. 6, 1822, and DeHa Mead, b. Apr. 5, 1825. He was a farmer and fruit grower at Gorham, Ontario Co., N. Y., where he d. Mar. 11, 1858. Mabel d. Nov. 7, 1861. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 473 Children : 1406 tMary E. Mead, b. Apr. 10, 1834; m. Dr. H. M. Lilly. 1407 t James Mead, b. Apr. 30, 1836; m. Mary A. Dickerson. 1408 tLewis Mead, b. Feb. 8, 1838 ; m. Sarah Marks. 1409 Lucy Mead, b. July 31, 1843 ; m. George KeUogg and d. Nov. 26, 1874, leaving one child, Abigail, b. abt. 1873. 1411 Josephine Mead, b. July 8, 1845 ; m. A. M. Baker, and d. June 22, 1873, leaving three children, the eldest, Clara, b. abt. 1871. 1413 Abby Jane Mead, b. Mar. 2, 1849 ; d. in April, 1867. 507 ADONIRAM STERLING (brother of the above), h. in Lima, May 5, 1816; m. Sept. 24, 1837, Hannah Sterling, his cousin, b. in Pitcher, Chenango Co., N. Y., Feb. 3, 1817 (No. 628). Mr. Sterling removed to Ohio in 1841, locating first at Chester, Cuyahoga Co., and later in Willoughby, Lake Co., until in 1853 he returned to Lima and took up his residence on his father's farm, where he d. July 25, 1884. Mrs. Hannah Sterling was still living in Lima In 1907. Children : 1414 Elizabeth S. Sterling, b. May 12, 1838; unm., lives in Lima. 1415 t Adelaide Sterling, b. Aug. 5, 1840; m. Henry D. Bar nard. 1416 tGeorge Adoniram Sterling, b. Feb. 18, 1845; m. Hannah Jinks. 1417 tJohn Clark Sterling, b. Mar. 8, 1847; m. EHzabeth J. Dawson. 1418 tCharles L. Sterling, b. June 24, 1860; m. AHce Reed. 1419 tAnna Harriet Sterhng, b. Nov. 8, 1862; m. Myron E. HaU. 1420 William Palmer Sterhng, b. Oct. 24, 1868 ; m. Mar. 8, 1884, Ella Symons of Honeoye FaUs, N. Y. Is a blacksmith at Avon, N. Y. 509 ELIZA ATWELL (Ruth, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam) , b. at MontviUe, Conn., Mar. 6, 1795; m. May 1, 1814, Henry CoggeshaU, b. at Bristol, R. I., Dec. 28, 1787. Mr. CoggeshaU came to Chenango Co. when a young man, where he held several local offices and served as an orderly sergeant 474 THE STERLING GENEALOGY in the War of 1812. He rose to the rank of colonel of the State MiHtia, being commissioned by Governor De Witt Clinton. Re moved in 1840 to Waterville, Oneida Co., N. Y., where he d. Apr. 20, 1868. Mrs. EHza CoggeshaU d. at Waterville, Apr. 20, 1891. Children (several sons and daughters d. in infancy) : 1421 t James Sterling CoggeshaU, b. June 27, 1817; m. Dei- dama Rurey. 510 JAMES ATWELL (brother of the above), b. in MontviUe, Jan. 11, 1797 ; m. Sept. 8, 1816, Fanny Frink, b. in 1796, dau. of Nathan Frink of Stonington, Conn. In his early years Mr. Atwell was a farmer In Chenango Co. In 1826 he became an itinerant Methodist Episcopal minister upon the Chenango circuit and continued as such until 1857, when he was superannuated. He d. in Theresa, N. Y., Feb. 7, 1860 ; Mrs. Fanny AtweU d. at Chittenango in 1864. Children : 1422 tGeorge Benjamin Atwell, b. July 4, 1817; m. Mary Ann Peck. 1423 Francis FeUows AtweU, b. in PharsaHa, N. Y., in 1818, graduate of Cazenovia Seminary, 1838, of ManHus Academy and of Hamilton College, A.B., 1845. Teacher in Knoxville, Tenn., and business man there for many years. When Knoxville feU Into the hands of the Confederates he escaped to the North through the mountains, travehng by night on foot. He d. in Knoxville, num., in 1888. 1424 Hannah Maria Atwell, b. in Pharsalia in 1820, a graduate of Cazenovia Seminary in 1837 ; m. in 1844 Charles Hill and d. in Danby, N. Y., in 1848, leaving one child. 1426 t Joseph AtweU, b. Nov. 12, 1822; m. Mary Beach. 1426 tFanny Ehza Atwell, b. in 1827 ; m. Ambrose E. Gorton. 1427 t James Sterhng Atwell, b. July 22, 1831; m. Sophia L. Osborn. 612 MARIAM ATWELL (sister of the above), b. at Hartford, Conn., Feb. 13, 1802; m. at Pharsalia, N. Y., Nov. 1, 1821, by her brother-in-law, Henry CoggeshaU, justice of the peace, to EHas Widger, b. at Groton, Conn., Dec 17, 1790, son of Eh and Lucy (Green) Widger. (Eli Widger was b. in New England, WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 475 of French parents, Thursday, May 16, 1766; m. Apr. 1, 1784, Lucy Green, b. Monday, Feb. 26, 1766, dau. of Jonathan and Lucy Ann (Angle) Green. Eli followed the sea until late in hfe when he removed from Groton, Conn., to Chenango Co., N. Y.) Elias Widger was a farmer. He lived In the township of Preston, Chenango Co., N. Y., until 1833, when he removed to South Otsehc, the same county where he d., Oct. 25, 1872. He Is buried by the side of Ruth Atwell at PharsaHa. Mariam (Atwell) Widger d. at Little River (now Lena), Oconto Co., Wis., Nov. 3, 1887, and is buried at Oconto, the same county. Children : 1428 Daniel H. Widger, b. Dec. 23, 1822 ; d. aged 20 mos. 1429 David L. Widger, b. Feb. 12, 1826 ; d. Mar. 20, 1826. 1430 tCyrus G. Widger, b. Dec. 18, 1826; m. 1st, Lucy Gib son, 2d, Fanny Adams. 1431 t Almeda EHza Widger, b. Oct. 10, 1828; m. David H. Hitchcock. 1432 Lucy Arlene Widger, b. Feb. 3, 1831 ; m. at Syracuse, N. Y., Oct. 28, 1891, Charles Gilbert Alton, b. at Sandy Creek, N. Y., Mar. 18, 1830, son of Charles Alton, a native of Windham Co., Conn., and Almeda Wood, b. in Vermont, who were m. Sept. 10, 1820, and were early settlers at Sandy Creek, where they d. Charles Alton, Jr., is a carriage and ornamental sign painter. They resided in 1901 at Laconia, Oswego Co., N. Y. No issue. 1433 Caroline Amanda Widger, b. Jan. 20, 1835 ; m. at South Otsehc, N. Y., Dec. 6, 1870, Joseph Gardner. They lived (1901) at De Ruyter, Madison Co., N. Y. ; no issue ; adopted in 1877 a girl baby, b. Sept. 17, 1876. 1434 tElbert L. Widger, b. Jan. 21, 1843 ; m. Kate WiUiams. 1435 Lou Frank Widger, b. in Aug., 1857. The last known of him he was in the State of Washington. 613 DANIEL LEE ATWELL (brother of the above), b. in Hebron, Conn., Apr. 7, 1804 ; m. In Oct., 1825, Mehitable June. He d. in Apr., 1878, In CaHfornia. Children : 1436 t Alexander B. AtweU m. Mary Bailey. 1437 t Allen Jeffrey AtweU, b. Apr. 16, 1836; m. Mary M. Van Epps. 476 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 614 BENJAMIN ATWELL (brother of the above), b. at Heb ron, May 12, 1806 ; m. in June, 1829, Ruby Sage, dau. of Erastus and Sarah (Dunham) Sage of South New BerHn, and d. at Waupun, Wis., Mar. 26, 1893. Child: 1438 OrviUe M. AtweU, b. at New Berlin, N. Y., June 14, 1830 ; m. 1st, 1851, JuHa A. Boiden; m. 2d, In 1888, Ada Mather. No Issue. 518 ONESIMUS MEAD ATWELL (brother of the above), b. in Pharsalia, N. Y., June 10, 1813; m. in 1838, Hannah Coakley, dau. of John Coakley, a Revolutionary soldier. Onesimus lived (1901) with his niece, Mrs. Caroline Gardner, at De Ruyter, N. Y. Children : 1439 Louise Atwell, d. at five years. 1440 Oscar M. AtweU, enlisted in 1861, wounded at the battle of Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, 1862 ; d. Jan. 4, 1863. 619 CAROLINE RUTH ATWELL (sister of the above), b. In Pharsalia, Feb. 16, 1816; m. in 1837, WilHam Sage, b. Nov. 27, 1811, son of Erastus and Sarah (Dunham) Sage of South New Berlin, N. Y., brother of Ruby Sage, who m. Caroline's brother Benjamin. Mr. Sage was a farmer at South New Berlin, N. Y. He d. Apr. 4, 1875. Caroline d. Oct. 25, 1866. Children : 1441 t Sarah E. Sage, b. Feb. 1, 1838; m. James E. Garner. 1442 t Joseph Erastus Sage, b. Dec. 22, 1842; m. DeHa IsbeU. 1443 tBenjamin Franklin Sage, b. Mar. 17, 1847; m. Amanda Bristol. 623 MARY ANN STERLING (Lord, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, WiUiam), h. in Steriing City, Lyme, Conn., Nov. 23, 1807; m. Mar. 17, 1825, Dr. Austin Peirce, b. in Thetford, Vt., Sept. 2, 1799, son of Gurdon and Thirsa (Smalley) Peirce.^ Mr. Peirce ' Ancestry of Dh. Austin Peirce Thomas Peirce, b. in England, 1583-84, came to New England in 1633-34, and settled at Charlestown, Mass. His wife EUzabeth, b. in England, 1595-96. He d. Oct. 7, 1666. Then- son Thomas, b. in 1608, in England, m. May 6, 1635, EUzabeth Cole, d. Nov. 6, 1683; she d. Mar. 5, 1688. Their son Samuel Peirce, b. Apr. 7. , WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 477 lived In his early life at Pitcher Chenango Co., N. Y., going there with his father's family in 1810. Here he studied medicine with Dr. David McWhorter and attended lectures at Fairfield, N. Y. ; was licensed as a physician by the Herkimer Co. Medical Soe. in 1829 ; settled Feb. 28, 1829, In Hamlet, ViUenova township, Chau tauqua Co., N. Y., a district just being settled, where he practised medicine for 20 years. He was supervisor of his town from 1834 to 1836, and from 1839 to 1849, and represented his district in the Assembly of the State In the winter of 1841-42. In 1860 he was attacked by a spinal disease which confined him to his bed until his death, June 17, 1861. Mrs. George White in speaking of her mother says : " She was endowed with a serenity of spirit very fav orable to longevity. Her ninety-two years of untiring usefulness place her above and beyond all praise." Mary Ann d. at Fre donia, N. Y., Feb. 16, 1900. Children, born in Hamlet: 1444 tJuha M. Peirce, b. Oct. 9, 1826; m. Charles L. Mark. 1446 t WUHam P. Peirce, b. Mar. 25, 1830; m. 1st, Mary F. Rood, 2d, Ella Anderson. 1446 tEUen E. Peirce, b. Dec. 13, 1831 ; m. George White. 1447 tLucius G. C. Peirce, b. Feb. 6, 1836 ; m. Esther Snow. 1448 t Teresa M. Peirce, b. Sept. 2, 1838; m. Fayett S. Hatch. 1449 Gurdon Lord Peirce, b. Jan. 25, 1841 ; Heutenant Co. C, 112th Regt., N. Y. Vols. ; kUled in the battle of Cold Harbor, June 1, 1864. 1450 tHenry A. Peirce, b. Oct. 11, 1843 ; m. Sarah E. Sessions. 1451 Austin Lamartine Peirce, b. June 9, 1848, entered West Point MiHtary Academy July 1, 1866; graduated June 16, 1870; appointed 2d lieutenant fourth Cav alry ; served on frontier duty at Ft. Griffin, Texas, from Oct. 4 to the date of his death, Nov. 30, 1870. 1656 ; m. Dec. 9, 1680 Lydia Bacon, b. Mar. 6, 1656 ; d. Dec. 5, 1717. Samuel hved iu Woburn, then Charlestown Village, as did his father; he d. July 5, 1721. Their son, Samuel Peu-ce, b. Nov. 25, 1681 ; m. June 14, 1705 Abigail Johnson. They hved in Woburn and Wihnington, Mass., and Mansfield, Conn.; he d. Jan. 26, 1774; she d. Mar. 16, 1787. Their son Seth Peirce, b. Nov. 30, 1716 ; m. Nov. 10, 1743 Ehzabeth Nye, b. in 1680, Uved in Mansfield, Conn.; she d. May 14, 1749; he d. Dec. 5, 1794. Their son Seth Peu-ce, b. Sept. 12, 1744; m. April 17, 1767, Bethiah Fields, b. in 1745, d. Sept. 18, 1807; he d. in 1835. Their son Gurdon Peu:ce, b. Aug. 31, 1773, m. m 1796, TUrsa Smalley, who d. in 1861 ; he d. Feb. 7, 1875 ; their son Austin Peirce m. Mary Ann Sterling. 478 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 624 SAMUEL LEVI STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Steriing City, May 12, 1809 ; m. in Lima, N. Y., Jan. 26, 1835, Lucinda Chester Forsyth, b. in MontviUe, Conn., July 4, 1813, dau. of EHsha Forsyth of Norwich, Conn., who m. Feb. 24, 1811, Sarah (or Sally) Chester, b. Jan. 12, 1786, dau. of Joseph and Elizabeth (Otis) Chester, sister of Mabel Chester, who m. James Sterling (No. 217), Samuel Levi's uncle. Sarah (Chester) Forsyth d. at East Bloomfield, N. Y., Apr. 17, 1862, where they removed late in life. They had beside Lucinda two sons, Leander and Thomas. Samuel Sterling lived In Lima, N. Y., for two or three years after his marriage when he moved to Park, St. Joseph Co., Mich., where he bought a farm of 160 acres. After some years he removed to the vicinity of Three Rivers, Mich., where he passed the remainder of his life. He d. at Three Rivers, Mich., Feb. 27, 1880. Lucinda d. there Mar. 4, 1891. Children : 1462 Sarah Chester Sterlmg, b. at Lima, N. Y., June 18, 1836; a graduate of the Oswego, N. Y., State Normal School, a teacher in the schools at Three Rivers, Niles, Manistee, South Haven, Mich., Peru, Ind., and other places. She d. at Three Rivers, unm., Sept. 11, 1888. 1453 Mary Palmer Sterling, b. in Park, Mich., May 26, 1839 ; d. Sept. 18, 1839. 1464 tEUen Louisa Sterhng, b. Oct. 16, 1840; m. Sidney F. MuUin. 1466 Lord Sterling, b. in Park, Dec. 16, 1842 ; d. Aug. 31, 1847. 1456 George Palmer Sterhng, b. in Park, Nov. 6, 1844 ; enlisted in the 6th Mich. Vol. Infty. during the Rebellion, later entered the regular army ; spent some years at Gal veston, Texas. Became an engineer, which occupa tion he followed in Michigan, Kansas, and Utah. Residence (1901) In Idaho; m. Emma Bumette of Lawton, Mich. No issue. 1467 Teresa Lucinda Sterling, b. Mar. 13, 1848 ; m. Daniel S. Frazier and left one son, Herbert S. of Ottawa Beach, Mich. 1469 tLucy Sterling, b. July 17, 1849; m. John H. Knevels. 1460 EHsha Lord Sterling, b. at Park, Apr. 2, 1853 ; d. Apr. 10, 1861. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 479 526 OLIVER LORD STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Sterhng City, Sept. 29, 1812; m. at CIncinnatus, Cortland Co., N. Y., Aug. 31, 1834, Jane Louisa MacWhorter, b. at CIncinnatus, Apr. 28, 1814, dau. of Dr. John and Catherine (Smith) MacWhorter of CIncinnatus. Oliver L. Sterling was by trade a harness maker, although he followed it as an occupation for but a short time in his young manhood at Lima, N. Y., and CIncinnatus. About 1856 he removed with his family to the vicinity of Kalamazoo, Mich., where he passed the remainder of his Hfe as a farmer and nurseryman and as col porteur for the American Bible So ciety. He d. at Kalamazoo, May 8, 1891 ; Mrs. Jane Sterhng d. in Cleveland, O., Oct. 6, 1878. Children : 1461 tAlbertus Lord Sterling, b. Nov. 19, 1835; m. Mary E. Lounsbury. 1462 tMary Jeannette Sterling, b. Apr. 28, 1837; m. E. L Baldwin. 1463 t John MacWhorter Sterling, b. Aug. 13, 1840; m. Sabina Campbell. 1464 Ellen Genevieve Sterling, b. Feb. 10, 1842; m. John C. Goodale, Hve at Kalamazoo. Oliver Lord Steeling 527 GEORGE STOW STERLING (brother of the above), h. in German (now Pitcher), Chenango Co., N. Y., Apr. 15, 1815; m. 1st, May 21, 1843, Martha Ann Backus, b. Dec. 21, 1821, dau. of and Martha Backus. Martha, the mother, d. Apr. 16, 1855, aged 65. Martha Sterling d. at Lima, N. Y., Mar. 20, 1856 ; he m. 2d, July 16, 1856, Emily Asenath Carter, b. Apr. 22, 1832, dau, of Amasa Carter (b. Oct. 12, 1805, d. Jan. 2, 1843), who m. Jan, 4, 1830, Hannah Emmons (b. July 9, 1810, d. at Marshall, Mich., Jan. 21, 1887). 480 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Mr. Sterling grew to manhood in the Empire State and at the age of twenty-nine, in 1844, removed to Three Rivers, St. Joseph Co., Mich. He subsequently returned to N. Y. State where his first wife d. He returned to Michigan and located at Battle Creek, where he became connected with Mr. Don Burnham in the agricul tural implement business, a firm which was afterward succeeded by the present Battle Creek Machinery Co. He remained identified with this concern for some years, until 1864, when he engaged in farming. His health faiHng he removed to Marshall, Mich., where he d. Dec. 28, 1893. Mrs. Sterling stiU resides at MarshaU (1901). Children by first marriage: 1465 t Julia Backus Sterling, b. Jan. 23, 1847; m. the Rev. Wil liam S. Roberts. 1466 tAnna Lapham Sterling, b. July 18, 1849; m. L. Sidney Scott. 1467 tMary Palmer Sterhng, b. July 14, 1852; m. Levi A. Beadle. Children by second marriage : 1468 tFrank Graves Sterling, b. Apr. 27, 1857 ; m. Charlotte A. Beadle. 1469 tGeorge Carter Sterling, b. Nov. 28, 1859; m. Minnie Justus. 1470 t Mabel Bristol Steriing, b. Oct. 15, 1862; m. John Powell. 1471 Agnes Maynard Sterhng, b. Sept. 22, 1864 ; unm. (1901), lives with her mother. 1472 Frederick Streator Sterling, b. Mar. 12, 1867. Residence, St. Louis, Mo. ; unm. 1473 tAHce Miriam Sterling, b. Apr. 11, 1869; m. WUHam A. Wood. 529 SARAH WAKELY STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Pitcher, Dec. 9, 1819; m. Aug. 19, 1839, Worthy Stevens Streator, b. in Hamilton, N. Y., Oct. 16, 1816, son of Isaac Hemenway and Clarinda (Plumb) Streator. In 1839 Mr. Streator commenced his professional Hfe as a physician. For five years he practiced medicine in Anova, 0., and then moved to Ravenna where he continued In practice until 1850, when he removed to Cleveland, 0., having now a wide reputation WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 481 as one of the most skillful and successful practitioners In northern Ohio. In 1862 he became interested in railroad matters with Mr. Henry Doolittle. Their first undertaking in this line was the con struction of the Greenville and Miami road from Dayton, O., to Union, Ind. (then a portion of the Atlantic and Great Western Railway, afterward the N. Y., P. and 0., now a part of the Erie System). Later Dr. Streator projected and built the Oil Creek R. R., from Corry to Petroleum Center, Penn. This line, thirty- seven miles in length, he projected in 1862 and the extraordinary rapidity with which it was built and its phenomenal success are among the most striking episodes in the history of American rail roading. He controlled and operated this line until 1866, when he disposed of it to Dean Richmond of the N. Y. C. R. R. Subse quently he built the cross-cut railway from Corry to Brocton. His next enterprise was the organization of a company for the purchase of a large body of coal land on the Vermillion River in La Salle and Livingston counties. 111. In 1869 and '70 he sold one half the coal company's property to the C, B. and Q. R. R. Co. While still handling the mining enterprise in Illinois he en gaged In another railway project in Ohio. This was the planning and construction of the Cleveland, Lorain and Wheeling railway, a line from the mouth of the Black River on Lake Erie to Wheehng, W. Va. On the organization of this company in 1870 Dr. Streator was chosen president and was connected with this road until 1895. In addition to his activity in the railroad world he has been en gaged extensively in several other branches of business. He has taken an active interest in the raising of blooded stock. He was appointed in 1872 by Governor Hayes a trustee of the Ohio Agri cultural College. He served one term in the Ohio Legislature, having been elected by the Republicans of Cuyahoga Co. in 1869 to represent them in the Senate. In 1874 he was elected a presi dential elector for the 20th Ohio district, and voted at the electoral college for Hayes, who in 1879 appointed him Collector of Internal Revenue for the Northern District of Ohio. He was re-appointed to this office by President Garfield and again by President Arthur. Dr. Streator is a member of the Church of the Disciples and 482 THE STERLING GENEALOGY for many years has been active In the affairs of that denomination. He was for several years an active member of the trustee boards of Bethany and Hiram Colleges and was one of the corporators of the Chase School of Applied Sciences in Cleveland. The pro nounced characteristics in Dr. Streator's character are sound judg ment, strict integrity, and a high sense of honor, and to these is due the enviable degree of success he has attained and the high esteem which he has enjoyed. Children : 1474 tHelen Gertrude Streator, b. May 20, 1842; m. Eben B. Thomas. 1475 Sterling Rush Streator, b. m Cleveland, Dec. 31, 1845; m. Lizzie D. Williams, who d. In Nov., 1900. No issue. He lives at Fountain Park, 0., and Is a farmer and raiser of blooded stock. 1476 Henry DooHttle Streator, b. in Cleveland, Aug. 15, 1851 ; d. Aug. 28, 1852. 1477 Edward Kent Streator, b. in Cleveland, Aug. 20, 1855. 1478 Harold Arthur Streator, b. in Cleveland, Aug. 5, 1861. 630 HARRIET ANN STERLING (sister of the above), h. In Pitcher, Nov. 9, 1821 ; m. Sept. 3, 1867, Ely Phelps, b. Feb. 28, 1809, son of Aaron and EHzabeth (Bassett) Phelps of East Granby, Conn., brother of Ruth Phelps, who m. John C. Sterling, Harriet's cousin. Mr. Phelps was a farmer at Lima, N. Y., where he d. Nov. 19, 1873. Mrs. Phelps d. In Cleveland, O., in Mar., 1906. Only child: 1479 Flora Phelps, b. Sept. 9, 1860 ; unm. 531 JAMES MONROE STERLING (brother of the above), h. in Pitcher, Apr. 3, 1824 ; m. Jan. 15, 1852, Helen M. Eldridge, dau. of Lyman and Adelphia (Carter) Eldridge, b. In Cortland Co., N. Y., Mar. 25, 1832. He resided in Lima, N. Y., untU 1871, when he removed to Austin, Mower Co., Minn. He has been a farmer all his life. Children, born In Lima : 1480 Carrie Sterling, b. July 16, 1866; d. Oct. 14, 1866. 1481 tNeUie Gertrude Sterling, b. Sept. 19, 1857; m. Nathan T. Banfield. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 483 1482 tEdward Henry Steriing, b. May 20, 1861; m. Marion MiUer. 1483 Worthy Streator Sterling, b. Apr. 6, 1866; d. May 4, 1890, unm. 532 ESTHER MARIA STERLING (sister of the above), h. in Pitcher, Feb. 5, 1826; m. in Lima, N. Y., Oct. 27, 1851, Henry C. Phelps, b. in Lima, Oct. 5, 1822, son of Abel and Abigail (Sawyer) Phelps, natives of N. H. (For ancestry, see the " Phelps Family In Am.") Mr. Phelps was educated at the academy and the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary at Lima. He was a carriage maker. They removed to FHnt, Genesee Co., Mich., after their marriage, where he worked at his trade. He retired in 1893. In 1901 they removed to Boulder, Colo., where he d. Dec. 12, 1902. Children, born in Flint: 1484 tSarah Sophia Phelps, b. Jan. 15, 1853; m. Eugene A. Austin. 1485 tMary Jane Phelps, b. Aug. 7, 1856; m. Charles A. Russell. 1486 Caroline Terressa Phelps, b. Nov. 4, 1859; unm., Hves at Boulder, Colo. 533 THERESSA CAROLINE STERLING (sister of the above), h. in Pitcher, June 25, 1828 ; m. Feb. 12, 1852, Francis Henry Barnard, b. in Mendon, Monroe Co., N. Y., Feb. 6, 1827, son of Judge Timothy and Julia (Hills) Barnard of Mendon. Mr. Barnard's father came from Hartford, Conn., In 1809, in company with his father Timothy, Sr., who became one of the first judges of Ontario Co. Timothy, Jr., was himself the first county judge of Monroe Co. He d. In 1884, aged 91. Timothy, Sr., d. in 1847, aged 91. Francis H. has been a farmer all his life, occupy ing the farm of his grandfather at Mendon. In conjunction with agriculture he has engaged in business as a cattle and produce merchant. Present address, Lima, Livingston Co., N. Y. Theressa d. of diphtheria May 27, 1864, within a few days of the deaths of three of her children. Mr. Barnard m. 2d, Oct. 4, 1865, Martha M. Hollister of Batavia, N. Y. By her he had: Allyn Hollister Barnard, b. Nov. 29, 1867 ; Alfred Edwards Bamard, b. Mar. 19, 1871 ; d. Aug. 9, 1872 ; Ralph Ballou Barnard, b. Apr. 16, 1872, d. May 14, 1873 ; Edna Louise Barnard, b. Mar. 12, 1874. 484 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Children : 1487 t James Hills Barnard, b. Feb. 14, 1853; m. Sarah E. Fish. 1488 Jennie Sterling Bamard, b. Dec. 5, 1854; d. May 28, 1864. 1489 Everard Palmer Barnard, b. Sept. 23, 1861 ; d. May 19, 1864. 1490 George Star Barnard, b. Nov. 2, 1863; d. May 31, 1864. 676 DAVID STERLIN (Seth, Joseph, Joseph, Daniel, Wil liam), b. in Woodstock, Vt., June 19, 1788 ; intention of marriage pubHshed Feb. 8, 1812 ; m. Feb. 16, 1812, Fanny Lord, b. in 1789, dau. of Eleazer Lord of Woodstock. David removed to Wes ton, Windsor Co., Vt., be fore his marriage. He was a farmer there. She d. In Weston, May 9, 1866. He d. there July 25, 1880. Children, bom in Wes ton: 1491 tHenry L. Ster ling, b. Aug. 31, 1815 ; m. Nancy Abbott. 1492 tElvira Sterling, b. Dec 2, 1817; m. 1st, Benning K. Abbott, 2d, Nathaniel A. Woods. David Sterlin 1493 tBenjamin F. Sterling, b. Nov. 2, 1820; m. Caroline J. Abbott. 1494 tDavid Lord Sterhng, b. Nov. 29, 1824; m. 1st, Phebe M. Davis, 2d, Lizzie Damon. 1496 t Auburn H. Sterhng, b. June 7, 1827; m. 1st, CaroHne J. Pease, 2d, Mary E. Cooke. 577 WILLIAM STERLIN (brother of the above), h. In Wood stock, Vt., Jan. 19, 1799; m. 1st, Feb. 2, 1820, DrusiUa Ham- WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 485 William Sterlin mond, b. July 8, 1801, dau. of John and Lois (Wood) Hammond of South Woodstock, who d. Nov. 25, 1864 ; m. 2d, ' •-. 16, 1856, Almira Hammond, b. at Pom fret, Vt., July 20, 1808, dau. of George C. and Lucy (Payne) Hammond. George Hammond was a cousin of William's first wife, DrusiUa. William was a farmer, occu pying the farm his father first settled on in 1793. This he bought from his father Feb. 15, 1826. He was a good singer and took an active Interest in the affairs of the Christian church in Woodstock, where he was made deacon Apr. 26, 1846. He was also church clerk from Dec. 25, 1854, untU his death. He d. Feb. 6, 1867. Sterlin d. Aug. 29, 1883. Children by first marriage: 1496 Horace Franklin Sterlin, b. Apr. 5, 1821 ; 1824. 1497 WilHam Wallace Sterlin, b. Feb. 10, 1825 ; 1840. 1498 tSeth Franklin Sterlin, b. Oct. 31, 1827; m. 1st, Hannah Cunningham, 2d, Jane E. Horton. 1499 John Winslow Hammond Sterlin, b. Apr. 7, 1833. He was twice married ; had one child by first marriage which d. young; by 2d wife, Livonia, had Herbert and Lena. He d. in June, 1879. 578 BETSY STERLIN (sister of the above), b. In Woodstock, Vt., Mar. 28, 1801 ; m. Mar. 5, 1820, Amos Pelton, b. at Chat ham (now Portland), Conn., Feb. 19, 1799, son of Hatzlel and Hannah (Stiles) Pelton. Amos Pelton removed with his father to Woodstock where he passed his Hfe. Betsy (Sterlin) Pelton d. Sept. 25, 1837, and Amos m. 2d, Apr. 1, 1838, Betsey H., dau. of John M. CaU of Mrs. Almira d. June 16, d. June 29, 486 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Woodstock, by whom he had four children: Erastus C, b. Apr. 9, 1839 ; Melinda C, b. Oct. 25, 1841 ; Betsey C, b. July 2, 1844 ; and Lucy E. C, b. July 18, 1847. Amos Pelton d. at Woodstock Nov. 12, 1870. Children of Amos and Betsey (Sterlin) Pelton: 1502 tprederic A. Pelton, b. Mar. 23, 1821 ; m. Jane A. B. English. 1503 Malvina Pelton, b. Nov. 21, 1823; d. unm. Aug. 2, 1849. 1504 Huldah E. Pelton, b. Apr. 4, 1829; m. Henry Clark of Weymouth, Mass. 1505 tGeorge S. Pelton, b. Sept. 20, 1832; m. Charlotte B. FlUemore. 581 AMOS S. WAY (Hannah, Joseph, Joseph, Daniel, Wil Uam), b. Dec. 10, 1785; m. Feb. 21, 1817, Sally Simons, b. Apr. 19, 1790. He was a farmer at Lyman and Monroe, N. H. He d. July 24, 1854. She d. May 30, 1868. Children : 1606 A son, b. and d. Jan. 27, 1820. 1507 tLaura Ann Way, b. Feb. 22, 1822; m. Lyman Stanley. 1508 t Samuel S. Way, b. May 6, 1825 ; m. Margaret Dickinson. 1509 tSpoffordAmosWay,b. Oct. 24, 1827; m. Lavina Stanley. 1510 tLydia Way, b. Apr. 16, 1829; m. WilHam R. Nelson. 604 ARA B. RICE (Sarah, Joseph, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam), b. Aug. 8, 1789 ; m. 1st, , 2d, Polly Lindsey. Ara B. Rice was a member of the 1st Light Infty., 3d Regt., 1st Brigade, 4th Division, Vermont Militia, in 1813. His com pany volunteered for service, but was not accepted. He, with three others, was drafted in 1814, but did not see service. He d. of apoplexy, June 21, 1836. Children by first marriage: 1511 Gustavus V. Rice, m. the widow of his brother William and had one child, a son. 1512 William Frederick Rice. He was killed on a locomotive at Springfield, Mass., Feb. 1, 1842. Children by second marriage: 1513 tMyrtle Rice, b. Apr. 13, 1818; m. Mary A. . 1514 Amanda Rice, b. in 1820; d. Oct. 1, 1852. 1516 Sarah Ann Rice, b. in 1822; d. Feb. 21, 1845. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 487 606 SARAH RICE (sister of the above), b. Aug. 5, 1800; m. Aug. 3, 1823, Arnold Goddard, b. in Reading, Vt., Apr. 6, 1798, son of Aaron and Elizabeth (Howe) Goddard. He d. June 12, 1869 ; Sarah d. Feb. 19, 1894. Child: 1516 tSarah Augusta Goddard, b. Jan. 4, 1828; m. Albert D. Hager. 607 CALISTA RICE (sister of the above), h. Feb. 25, 1805 ; m. July 11, 1842, Jefferson Baldwin, b. in Cavendish, Vt., Apr. 12, 1812, son of Joseph and Olive (Peck) Baldwm, descendant in the seventh generation from John Baldwin of Billerica, Mass., 1655. The Baldwin Genealogy, 1881, says that Jefferson m. 1st, Dec. 28, 1835, Emeline E. Morey, b. May 14, 1817, and had by her three chUdren, Lardlne, Alvah, and Julia, and that he m. 3d, Apr. 5, 1853, EHza Sylvester, b. Nov. 16, 1828, and had by her Nettie May and Olive Jane. Jefferson Baldwin d. Jan. 7, 1891. Calista (Rice) Baldwin d. Sept. 6, 1890. Only child: 1517 tAraAblahBaldwin, b. Nov. 20, 1844; m. Libbie RusseU. 610 LUCY STERLING (Joseph, Joseph, Joseph, Daniel, Wil liam), b. in Hartland, Vt., Nov. 18, 1797; m. 1st, in Barre, Vt., Jan. 13, 1820, Harry Hayward, b- in Barre, Vt., Apr. 7, 1796, who d. May 20, 1835 ; m. 2d In Lyman, N. H., Andrew Worden, who d. Feb. 11, , aged 73; m. 3d, SUas Town. Mr. Hayward lived at Troy, Vt. After his death Lucy removed to Boston, Mass., and became a nurse. Her third husband lived at Barre, Vt. ; he was a soldier in the war of 1812. He m. pre viously at Barre, Aug. 4, 1842, Harriet Wheeler. Silas Town d. June 14, 1870, aged 89. Lucy d. in Oberlin, 0., Apr. 19, 1889. Children by first marriage: 1518 tHarrison Hayward, b. Mar. 16, 1821 ; m. Caroline Snow. 1519 tLucy Adaline Hayward, b. Feb. 25, 1824; m. Alfred Chamberlin. 1520 tHarriet NeweU Hayward, b. May 3, 1826; m. Hiram Thurston. 1521 Marcia Hayward, b. In Troy, Vt., in 1828 ; d. Aug. 29, 1830. 488 THE STERLING GENEALOGY ,1522 CordeHa Hayward, b. In Troy, Vt., Mar. 16, 1830; d. May 3, 1831. 1523 tGeorge W. Hayward, b. Mar. 6, 1832; m. Ann W. Cham berlin. 1624 t Sheffield S. Hayward, b. May 23, 1834 ; m. Melvina Lease. 613 DUDLEY STERLING (brother of the above), h. in Barre, Vt., Feb. 16, 1804; m. 1st, Mar. 13, 1828, Martha Drury, who d. in Barre, Dec. 29, 1828 ; m. 2d, Jan. 29, 1830, Lavina Aldrich of Stanstead, Quebec, Can., b. there Oct. 12, 1812. He was a farmer ; was in Stanstead for a few years then settled in Barre, Vt., where he lived the remainder of his life. Lavina d. In Barre, Sept. 12, 1874. Dudley d. there Mar. 26, 1881. Children : 1525 tMartha D. Sterling, b. Jan. 29, 1831; m. James H. Billings. 1526 Joseph S. Sterling, b. May 6, 1832 ; m. and d. in Mont- pelier, Vt., May 6, 1902, leaving issue. 1527 Rosina Sterling, b. in Barre, June 16, 1834; m. 1st, James Phmpton of Brooklyn, N. Y., and had one ch., Eva, who d. aged 24, unm. ; m. 2d, Sharp, and d. in HaHfax, Mass., in June, 1902, without other issue. 1629 Henry H. Sterling, b. in Barre, May 11, 1836; was a physician ; m. a New York woman and d. In Mont- peher, Vt., Feb. 19, 1868, without issue. 1530 Fannie K. Sterhng, b. in Irasburg, Vt., Mar. 28, 1838; m. In 1890 Walter Pike of Warren, Vt. ; live in Med ford, Mass. No issue. 1531 George W. Sterling, b. Sept. 12, 1839 ; m. EUa Fennelly. 1532 Emily Jane Sterling, b. Mar. 3, 1841 ; m. Francis Colby; live In Barre, Vt. ; have a son and dau., both married. 1533 tJohn K. Sterling, b. Nov. 26, 1842; m. NelHe S. Pike. 1534 tLewis A. Sterling, b. Mar. 16, 1845; m. 1st, Jeannie Mussey, 2d, M. Belle Davis. 1535 Andrew W. Sterling, b. in Barre, Nov. 5, 1847 ; a farmer at Halifax, Mass., unm. 1636 EHzabeth L. Sterhng, b. in Barre, Nov. 19, 1849; d. there June 25, 1862. 616 NATHANIEL STERLING (brother of the above), h. in Barre, Vt., Sept. 6, 1809 ; m. 1st, Ann LesHe, 2d, Rosetta A. Ray, b. at Jay, N. Y., Apr. 17, 1811. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 489 Nathaniel lived In Monroe, N. H. He was at one time a justice of the peace and was postmaster at Maclndoe Falls, Vt. He d. In Monroe, July 3, 1873. Rosetta d. there May 13, 1901. Children by first marriage : 1537 Ehza Sterhng, m. Edwin W. ChUd, b. in May, 1831, son of John May and Sally (Randall) Child of Monroe Plain, N. H. She d. in Boston, Mass. 1538 Myron L. Sterling, enlisted at Newbury, Vt., Dec 8, 1861, In Second Battery, Light Artillery; d. In Boston in 1864. 616 HENRY HARRISON STERLING .{brother of the above) , b. at Barre, Vt., July 11, 1813; m. at Granville, N. Y., Oct. 6, 1834, EHza Perrin, b. at Hebron, N. Y., Mar. 19, 1809, dau. of Ephraim Perrin (b. Dec. 20, 1781), who m. 1st, Nov. 24, 1805, Hannah Draper (b. June 11, 1786). Henry H. Sterling removed to Nunda, Livingston Co., N. Y., shortly after his marriage and in 1837 to Walworth Co., Wis., and settled at LaFayette, where he bought and Improved a large tract of land and was a successful farmer for thirty years. He removed to Vinton, la., where he d. Aug. 7, 1878. Eliza d. there July 2, 1868. Children : 1539 tMary EHza Sterling, b. Oct. 24, 1835; m. Abram S. Bloodgood. 1540 Martha Jane Sterling, b. at Nunda, May 13, 1837; d. Mar. 6, 1863. 1541 t James Henry Sterling, b. Mar. 26, 1839; m. Ruth S. Loomer. 1542 Caroline Amelia Sterling, b. Apr. 9, 1841 ; m. at Elkhorn, Wis., July 3, 1863, Lewis S. WUson, a farmer at Richmond, Wis. Have two daughters. 1543 tFranklln Porter Sterling, b. Mar. 24, 1843; m. Florana L. Rosencrans. 1544 t Joseph Richard Sterling, b. Oct. 28, 1844; m. Ruth S. (Loomer) Sterling. 1545 tGeorge Washington Sterling, b. Dec. 10, 1848; m. MoUie B. Sandison. 1546 tMartIn Dudley Sterling, b. Nov. 16, 1850; m. Harriet L Lagrange. 1547 Martha Louisa Sterling, b. at LaFayette, Nov. 4, 1853; d. Sept. 28, 1854. 490 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 617 MARY STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Barre, Vt., Mar. 26, 1816; m. there (Intention dated Nov. 20, 1837) Dillington P. Grant of Berlin, Vt. (Vermont Antiquarian, Vol. 3, No. 2, p. 94.) The last known of her she was living in New Haven, Conn. Children : 1548 Mary Jane Grant, m. Otis Barker; lived at Springfield, Mass. 1649 DeHa Grant. 1560 A son. 626 HENRY A. STERLING (Richard, Joseph, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam), b. at Woodstock, Vt., Apr. 18, 1814; m. Dec 26, 1836, Amy C. Bagley, b. in Brookfield, Sept. 6, 1813, dau. of Samuel Bagley (b. Mar. 17, 1774, d. in Wisconsin in 1849) and Hannah Humphrey (b. Feb. 26, 1773, d. in Warren, Vt., in 1846). In 1838 Henry Sterling built the first carriage shop in War ren, Vt. This was burned about ten years later. He built another shop about a mile distant, where he manufactured carriages, sleighs, and burial caskets. He d. In Warren, May 6, 1893. Mrs. Amy Sterhng d. Dec. 31, 1886. Children : 1561 tLIvonla A. Sterling, b. Sept. 3, 1837; m. Henry B. Cady. 1652 tHannah H. Sterling, b. Feb. 7, 1839; m. Orlando E. Kennedy. 1653 PrisciUa L. Sterling, b. Aug. 16, 1844 ; m. N. J. Leavitt. 1554 Henrietta A. Sterling, b. July 20, 1849; m. A. C. Jones. 628 AMOS M. STERLING (brother of the above), h. at Wood stock, Vt., July 3, 1817; m. Aug. 9, 1841, Mary Varney, dau. of Ozlel and Pheby (Frank) Varney, natives of N. H. Amos Sterling was a mason at Bristol, Vt. He d. June 3, 1902 ; Mary Sterling d. Dec. 6, 1886. Children : 1556 tParthena M. Sterling, b. Mar. 6, 1846; m. Chester D. Bingham. 1556 John Steriing, b. Feb. 26, 1847; d. Jan. 16, 1866. 629 SETH STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Wood stock, Vt., Sept. 8, 1819 ; m. Nov. 3, 1841, EHza ChUd, b. July 6, 1814. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 491 Children : 1557 t Maurice S. Sterling, b. Mar. 27, 1843 ; m. Sarah Freeman. 1558 Emily C. Sterling, b. Mar. 15, 1846 ; m. Godfrey Sum ner, b. Mar. 31, 1835 ; they live at Warren, Vt. 1559 tGeorge A. Sterling, b. Feb. 25, 1850 ; m. Mary L. Bucklin. 1560 tLaura E. Sterhng, b. Mar. 21, 1855 ; m. WilHam Prosser. 1561 tida A. Sterling, b. Mar. 24, 1860; m. Otis B. Dickinson. 631 STEPHEN D. STERLING (brother of the above), h. Nov. 6, 1824 ; m. Nov. 4, 1851, Caroline M. Maynard at Waitsfield, Vt., b. at Northfield, Vt., July 18, 1831, dau. of Carlos Maynard. Stephen Sterling was a sergeant in Co. H, 6th Regt., Vt. Vols., enlisted Aug. 14, 1861 ; mustered in Oct. 15, 1861 ; transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps Aug. 1, 1863 ; discharged Oct. 15, 1864. He was a lumberman. He was sawing clapboards in Lincoln, Vt., and went into the mill yard to roll down some logs. They lodged and step ping in front to start them he was crushed by their sudden descent. He d. as a result of his Injuries, Apr. 8, 1875. Mrs. Sterhng d. at Holyoke, Mass., Nov. 22, 1901. Children : 1562 tViola A. Sterling, b. Feb. 1, 1852 ; m. George H. Gabrielle. 1563 tLewis A. Sterhng, b. June 23, 1854; m. 1st, Jennie M. Daprey, 2d, Grace S. Bartholomew. 1564 tJohn A. Sterling, b. Aug. 4, 1856; m. Lena A. Murdock. 1565 t Carrie A. Sterhng, b. Jan. 2, 1859; m. 1st, Calvin D. Marsh, 2d, John C. Smith. 639 MARTIN MILLS (PhUeata Way, Hannah, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam), b. Feb. 16, 1785; m. Nov. 16, 1805, Clarissa Tuttle, b. in Torrington, Conn., June 4, 1786, dau. of Clement and AbigaU (Dutton) Tuttle. She d. in FootvIHe, O., Mar. 4, 1866. Children : 1566 Abigail MiUs, b. Apr. 29, d. June 13, 1807. 1567 tHarvey MiUs, b. May 29, 1808; m. Phebe Monteith. 1568 Simeon Mills, b. Feb. 14, 1810; m. Maria Smith; res. Madison, Wis. 1569 t Alfred MiUs, b. Sept. 27, 1812; m. Clarissa Hopkins. 1570 Florinda Mills, b. Mar. 15, 1815 ; d. in Aug., 1818. 1571 Levi MiUs, b. May 18, 1817 ; m. Jane Morris ; res. Man- dora, Warren Co., la. No issue. 1572 tNancy Judson MiUs, b. July 20, 1819; m. 1st, Addison Crissy; 2d, David Groesbeck; 3d, Ferdinand Pauld. 492 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1673 Rufus Freeman MiUs, b. July 29, 1821 ; left home about 1841 and was never heard of again. 1674 tFlorilla S. MiUs, b. July 18, 1823; m. Clark C. Loomis. 1575 tDora Mills, b. May 20, 1830; m. Ireneus M. Foote 640 CHARITY MILLS (sister of the above), b. Jan. 19, 1788 ; m. Apr. 23, 1809, Ira Tuttle, b. Apr. 2, 1788, son of Clement and Abigail (Dutton) Tuttle. They removed from Connecticut to Eagleville, Ashtabula Co., O., in 1809. Children, born in Eagleville : 1576 tBradford D. Tuttle, b. July 7, 1810; m. JuHa Beach. 1577 Eben Mills Tuttle, b. Sept. 22, 1812 ; m. Sept. 23, 1833, Sarah L. Thorpe ; res. Austinburg, O. No issue. 1578 tHarriet NeweU Tuttle, b. Nov. 30, 1814 ; m. Henry Paine. 1579 tGeorge Virgil Tuttle, b. Mar. 24, 1817; m. Martha Palmer. 1580 tHarmon Philo Tuttle, b. Mar. 24, 1821; m. 1st, Mary Kelsey, 2d, Lizzie Kintner. 1581 t Chariotte Irene Tuttle, b. Mar. 26, 1830; m. Lucius W. Peck. 645 FANNY MARVIN (Phebe, William, Joseph, Daniel, WU liam), b. in Lyme, Conn., Oct. 7, 1784; m. Mar. 28, 1808, Ezra Pratt, b. July 22, 1784, son of Ezra and Temperance (South- worth) Pratt of Saybrook, Conn. Ezra was a farmer at OrweU, Ashtabula Co., 0., where he d. Sept. 8, 1864. Children : 1582 Frances Prudence Pratt, b. at Lyme, Dec. 17, 1809 ; m. Apr. 6, 1852, the Rev. James Anderson of Lexington, Richland Co., O. She d. Aug. 14, 1864. No issue. 1683 t Julia Leverett Pratt, b. In N. Y., Jan. 8, 1812; m. R. C. Newell. 1584 Joseph Marvin Pratt, b. July 12, 1814; d. Dec. 5, 1835. 1585 tCharles A. B. Pratt, b. Jan. 23, 1818; m. Elizabeth Ely. 1586 tPhebe Sterling Pratt, b. June 6, 1820; m. John S. Dixon. 1687 Ezra Huntington Pratt, b. Sept. 2, 1822; d. Aug. 5, 1847. 1588 Son, b. June 16, 1825; d. in infancy. 1689 Jane Wood Pratt, b. Oct. 17, 1828. 646 PHEBE MARVIN (sister of the above), b. at Lyme, June 7, 1786; m. 1st, Oct. 16, 1816, the Rev. Leverett Israel Foote WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 493 Huntington, b. Dec. 28, 1787, son of the Rev. David and Eliza beth (Foote) Huntington ^ of Hamburg, Lyme, Conn. The Rev. Mr. Huntington, a graduate of Yale College in 1811, studied theology at Princeton, N. J., and was ordained pastor of the Pres byterian church in New Brunswick, N. J., In 1815, where he d. May 11, 1820. Phebe m. 2d, in Oct., 1839, the Rev. Urban Palmer, who d. at OrweU, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1847. Phebe d. In Pittsburg, Penn., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. WilHam P. Jones, May 10, 1874, and is buried in Allegheny cemetery at Pittsburg. Children by first marriage: 1590 tJane EHzabeth Huntington, b. Jan. 23, 1817; m. Wil liam Potter Jones. 1591 tBackus Wilbur Huntington, b. Nov. 3, 1818; m. 1st, Anne E. Riggs, 2d, Helen E. Seavey. 647 JUDGE WILLIAM MARVIN (brother of the above), h. in Lyme, May 12, 1788 ; m. Oct. 21, 1819, Sophia Griffin, b. at East Haddam, Conn., May 26, 1793, second dau. of Col. Josiah and Dorothy (Gates) Griffin of East Haddam. Judge William Marvin was for many years deacon of the Con gregational church at Hamburg, Lyme, was for a long time a mem ber of the board of selectmen of the town and served several terms as judge of probate. He also represented his town in the General Assembly of the State. By occupation he was a farmer. He was quartermaster sergeant at New London in the Conn. Militia, War of 1812, from June 21 to June 25, 1813, and again filled the same office from Aug. 15 to Aug. 25, 1814. Mrs. Sophia Marvin d. at Lyme, Nov. 15, 1863 ; WilHam d. there Apr. 16, 1876. ' Ancestry op the Rev. Leverett I. F. Huntington Simon Huntington, so named by tradition, b. in England, m. probably Margaret Baret of Norwich in England; he d. while on the voyage to this country, of smallpox, in 1633, and was buried at sea. His wife and famUy landed at Saybrook, Conn. Their son Simon Huntington, deacon, b. in England in 1629, m. in October, 1653, Sarah, dau. of Joseph Clark of Windsor, later of Saybrook, Conn., who d. in 1721, aged eighty- eight years. Simon d. in Norwich, June 28, 1706. Their son Lieut. Samuel Hunt ington, b. in Norwich, Conn., Mar. 1, 1665, m. Oct. 29, 1686, Mary, probably dau. of WiUiam Clark of Wethersfield. They removed to Lebanon in 1700. He d. May 10, 1717; she d. Oct. 5, 1743. Their son John Huntington, b. in Lebanon, Conn., May 17, 1706, m. Mehitable Metcalf, b. July 26, 1706, and had the Rev. David Hunt ington, b. in Lebanon, Nov. 24, 1745, who m. Nov. 6, 1778, EUzabeth Foote of Col chester, Conn. He was a graduate of Dartmouth College in 1773; honorary degree of A.M. from Yale ; d. Apr. 13, 1812. Thek son Leverett m. Phebe Marvin. 494 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Children : 1592 t Junius Marvin; b. Oct. 2, 1820; m. 1st, Adeline C. Ray mond, 2d, Ellen L. Bennett. 1593 tGeorge Griffin Marvin, b. Feb. 18, 1824; m. Harriet Stultz. 1694 Ellen Clarissa Marvin, b. Nov. 16, 1826; d. at Hamburg, unm., in July, 1868. 1595 t WiUiam Joseph Marvin, b. Apr. 6, 1830; m. Ann M. Parker. 1696 tHarriet Sophia Marvin, b. Mar. 26, 1833; m. Capt. Mil- ington L. Carpenter. 1597 Francis Griffin Marvin, b. Nov. 23, 1835; m. Jan. 5, 1891, his brother's widow, Mrs. Harriet (Stultz) Mar vin. He served in the War of the RebeUion in Co. F, 7th Regt., Kansas Vols. Resided at Randolph, Wis., and d. at Amboy, Minn., Apr. 9, 1892. No issue. 648 JEMIMA MARVIN (sister of the above), b. in Lyme, Mar. 28, 1791 ; m. Nov. 3, 1821, Abraham Blatcheley, M.D. Dr. and Mrs. Blatcheley were missionaries to the Sandwich Islands from 1822 until 1828. Judge WilHam Marvin of Lyme has a cane given to Dr. Blatcheley by a native Hawaiian chief. After their return they settled near OrweU, Ohio. Personally, Dr. Blatcheley " was quite small and active — ' fussy '. He had a Barlow pocket knife suspended by a long cord around his neck." Mrs. Jemima Blatcheley d. in 1856. Only child: 1598 Catharine M. Blatcheley, b. Mar. 21, 1830 ; d. Aug. 27, 1833. 649 JOSEPH MARVIN ( brother of the above) , h. in Lyme, Feb. 8, 1793 ; m. Feb. 19, 1819, Elfzabeth Hopkms, b. In Feb., 1795, dau. of Daniel P. and Sarah (Payne) Hopkins of Hartford, Conn., and cousin to Elizabeth Bronson, first wife of Micah Sterling, Joseph's uncle. Joseph Marvin d. in Watertown, N. Y., in Feb., 1830. He was buried in such a snow and the ground was so new, that the grave could never be identified. His widow m. 2d, in the spring of 1838, Peter GoodseU of De Witt, N. Y., d. Mar. 3, 1868, and was buried at Toulon, IU. By her 2d marriage she was the mother of Edward WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 495 W. GoodseU, b. In De Witt In 1839, a student at Oberhn Col lege, who enhsted in Co. C, 7th Regt., Ohio Vol. Infty., and was mortally wounded at Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862, and d. a few days later. Children : 1599 t Leverett Huntington Marvin, b. Feb. 22, 1821; m. Leah A. Baldwin. 1600 Elizabeth Marvin, b. in Champion, N. Y., In Feb., 1823; d. unm. at Grinnell, la., Apr. 18, 1881 ; buried at Toulon, IU. 1601 William Hopkins Marvin, b. at Watertown, Jan. 28, 1825 ; d. at Oswego, N. Y., unm., about 1847. 1602 tSarah Adams Marvin, b. Mar. 3, 1828; m. the Rev. Richard C. Dunn. 651 WILLIAM CANFIELD STERLING (Elisha, WilUam, Jo seph, Daniel, William), b. at Salisbury, Conn., Apr. 6, 1792 ; m. 1st, June 2, 1814, Hannah Moore Lee, b. Aug. 6, 1794, dau. of Capt. Samuel and Elizabeth (Brown) Lee of Salisbury. She d. at Sahs bury, Feb. 23, 1828 ; he m. 2d, May 28, 1829, Sarah M. Norton, dau. of Seth Norton of Salisbury. William C. Sterhng was an iron manufacturer at Salisbury ; later a merchant and manufacturer In Poughkeepsie, N. Y., where he was also an eminent banker and one of the city's most pro gressive citizens. He d. Dec. 29, 1877. Children by first marriage : , 1603 t Junius Lee Sterling, b. June 28, 1815; m. Eunice E. Pettee. 1604 William Graham Sterling, b. Feb. 16, 1817 ; m. 1st, Apr. 25, 1848, EHza M., dau. of WilHam Whitney of Bos ton, Mass., who d. Nov. 8, 1882; m. 2d, June 9, 1886, CaroHne M., dau. of Henry H. Huggerford of Northampton, Mass., b. in N. Y. In 1798 of EngHsh descent. William G. Sterling graduated at Amherst College in 1838 ; was a lawyer in New York City and a judge of one of the district courts from 1843 to 1848. Judge Sterling removed to Northampton, Mass., where he d. Dec. 10, 1905. He was a man of considerable means. No issue. 1606 John Canfield Sterling, b. Mar. 27, 1819 ; d. at Albany, N. Y., Sept. 29, 1836. 496 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1606 t Samuel Sterling, b. Sept. 4, 1821; m. 1st, Jane C. Gard ner, 2d, Sarah E. Hairl. 1607 tEHzabeth Hannah Sterling, b. Apr. 24, 1823; m. Samuel P. Church. 1608 tHarriet Ahna Sterling, b. Oct. 29, 1826; m. John B. Waring. 1609 tEHsha Sterhng, b. Feb. 15, 1828; m. 1st, Mary Pettee, 2d, Josephine D. Hawley. ChUdren by second marriage: 1610 Sarah Norton Sterling, b. Sept. 22, 1833 ; d. Sept. 14, 1836. 1611 John EUiott Sterling, b. Jan. 23, 1836; m. in 1863 Clara Simonson. 1612 Cornelia Sterling, b. Sept. 19, 1838; d. Sept. 19, 1842. 1613 Francis Norton Sterling, b. Dec. 6, 1841 ; Heutenant of Co. D, 128th Regt.; d. off Cape Hatteras on board ship Arago bound for New Orleans, Dec. 6, 1862. 1614 Mary Hickok Sterling, b. Apr. 8, 1844 ; unm. ; resides in Poughkeepsie and New York. Miss Sterling has been a valued contributor to this work. 1615 Ellen Canfield Sterling, b. May 6, 1847. 652 HARRIET A. STERLING (sister of the above), b. June 6, 1794; m. June 25, 1816, Abiel Chapin, b. Nov. 16, 1786, son of Phineas and Love (Hurd) Chapin. Abiel Chapin owned the square mile of land In Connecticut which included the village of ChapInvIUe. He carried on a store, grist-mill and yarn mill. He was also associated with his brother- in-law, Frederick A. Sterhng, in running a blast furnace at Chap InvIUe. This furnace was recently (1902) torn down. He d. Aug. 15, 1832. Mrs. Harriet Chapin d. Nov. 10, 1824. Children : 1616 tHenry Chapin, b. Jan. 25, 1817; m. CaroHne T. Child. 1617 tEHsha Sterling Chapin, b. Mar. 24, 1818; m. Almira Bryant. 1618 tHarriet Avis Chapin, b. Nov. 12, 1821; m. Gilbert L. Granger. 1619 Avis Maria Chapin, b. Sept. 3, 1824; d. Aug. 7, 1825. 653 FREDERICK AUGUSTINE STERLING (brother of the above), b. in SaHsbury, Mar. 18, 1796; m. June 23, 1825, CaroHne WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 497 Mary Dutcher,^ dau. of Ruluff and Lucinda (Howe) Dutcher, b. at New Canaan, Conn., July 1, 1806. F. A. Sterling was educated in select schools, and was for some time a clerk in his father's law office in Salisbury. After leaving this employment he was largely engaged in iron manufacture at Sahsbury, being associated with his brother William and his brother-in-law, Abiel Chapin. Their product enjoyed a wide reputation for its superior qualities and was used by the United States government for ordnance. In 1840 Frederick removed to Geneva, N. Y., to give his children the benefit of a college educa tion, and removed again In 1849 to Cleveland, Ohio. Here he was engaged In manufacture and In operating a sawmill in connection with a lumber business. He was a man of the highest integrity, having the confidence of every one who did business with him. He d. in Cleveland, Jan. 24, 1869. Mrs. CaroHne Sterling d. in St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 20, 1898. Children : 1620 tTheodore Sterhng, b. Feb. 8, 1827; m. Charlotte M. Higgins. > Ancestry op Caroline Mart (Dutcher) Sterling John Ashley, Esq., and his wife Mary of Westfield, Mass., had a son born to them Dec. 2, 1709, John Ashley (d. Sept. 1, 1802), who afterwards lived at Sheffield, Mass., and was known first as Major and afterwards as Capt. John Ashley. Capt. John Ashley m. Hannah Hoggeboom, Sept. 3, 1735; Hannah Hoggeboom d. June 19, 1790. Children of Capt. John Ashley and Hannah Hoggeboom: John Ashley, b. Sept. 26, 1736; d. Nov. 5, 1799. Jane Ashley, b. May 3, 1738; d. Aug. 31, 1814. Maiy Ashley, b. Aug. 2, 1740; d. Dec. 7, 1797. Hannah Ashley, b. Nov. 2, 1744; d. Jan. 30, 1764. Jane Ashley m. Capt. Ruluff Dutcher, who d. Nov. 15, 1803, aged 65 years. Ruluff Dutcher, Jr., youngest son of Jane Ashley and Capt. Ruluff Dutcher, was b. July 6, 1780 ; m. Lucinda Howe, Oct. 14, 1803. Ruluff Dutcher d. Aug. 22, 1851 ; Lucinda Howe Dutcher d. Aug. 27, 1874. Children of Ruluff Dutcher and Lucinda Howe Dutcher: Frederick Ruluff Dutcher, b. Dec. 24, 1804; d. October, 1885. Carohne Mary Dutcher, b. July 1, 1806 ; d. January, 1898. WUUam Ashley Dutcher, b. June 9, 1809. Emihne Jane Dutcher, b. June 1, 1812. Ehsha Wells Dutcher, b. Oct. 2, 1816; d. in 1886. Edward Fellows Dutcher, b. Apr. 2, 1818. CaroUne Lucinda Dutcher, b. Jan. 7, 1823. EUzabeth Sheldon Dutcher, b. May 10, 1826; d. October, 1867. CaroUne Mary Dutcher, m. Frederick A. Sterhng. (The above record of the Ashleys and Dutchers is taken from a family Bible printed at Cambridge, Eng., in 1635, and now owned by Edward F. Dutcher of Oregon, IU.) 498 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1621 tRobert Sterling, b. Feb. 24, 1829; m. Penelope P. Camp beU. 1622 tFrederick Augustine Sterling, b. May 22, 1831 ; m. Mary E. Betts. 1623 tEdward Canfield Sterling, b. Aug. 3, 1834; m. Cordelia Seavey. 1624 tCaroline Dutcher Sterling, b. June 16, 1837; m. Joseph H. Choate. 1625 t Alfred EHsha Sterling, b. Jan. 6, 1843 ; m. Hellena T. Bradley. 654 JOHN MONTGOMERY STERLING (brother of the above), b. at Salisbury, Feb. 24, 1801; m. at New Haven, Conn., Jan. 7, 1823, Marianne Beers, b. there Oct. 31, 1800, dau. of Ellas and Jerusha Beers. John M. Sterling graduated from Yale College in the class of 1820; studied law with Judge Swift of Litchfield, Conn., and practiced at Salisbury until May, 1828, when he removed to Cleveland, Ohio, where he became a leading attorney, with resi dence on Euchd Avenue. He d. at Philadelphia, Oct. 12, 1880. Marianne d. at Yonkers, N. Y., May 13, 1888. Children : 1626 tEHsha Sterling, b. Aug. 29, 1825; m. Mary HUhard. 1627 Charlotte Beers Sterling, b. in New Haven In 1828; m. In Cleveland, June 19, 1848, Albert Gallatin Law rence, b. at Delphi, N. Y., May 9, 1812; a lawyer; he d. at Belvidere, IU., June 1, 1893. Mrs. Law rence was living in New York City in 1903. 1628 tMary Anne Sterling, b. Dec. 5, 1829; m. Thomas P. Rossiter. 1629 Susan Fitch Sterling, b. In Cleveland, Sept. 23, 1830; was drowned in a cistern in Cleveland, Aug. 12, 1844. 1630 John Montgomery Sterling, b. In Cleveland, Dec. 8, 1832 ; m. Dec. 9, 1867, Louisa Roberts, who d. Mar. 1, 1894. He was a manufacturer in Cleveland. No issue. 1631 Harriet Canfield Sterhng, b. in Cleveland, Oct. 10, 1834 ; m. there Nov. 16, 1877, George Buckham of New York, who d. in Atlanta, Ga., in 1896. No issue. 1632 tTheodore Weld Sterling, b. Oct. 1, 1836; m. Susan D. Price. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 499 1633 James Andrews Sterhng, b. in Cleveland, Aug. 16, 1838 ; d. unm. at Boulder, Colo., Sept. 19, 1863. 1634 Laura Willey Sterling, b. in Cleveland, June 12, 1842; d. unm. at Rye, N. Y., Mar. 22, 1870. 655 ELISHA THOMAS STERLING (brother of the above), h. in Sahsbury, July 15, 1806 ; m. July 30, 1833, Margaret Tuttle, b. Aug. 18, 1809, dau. of Asahel and Sarah (Sherman) Tuttle of New Haven, Conn. E. T. Sterling was president of the Cuya hoga Steam Furnace Co. of Cleveland, O., then one of the largest makers of marine engines in the country. This firm built the first locomotive which went out of Cleveland on the C, C. and C. rail way. The family home was on the Euclid Avenue side of the public square, opposite the soldiers' monument, and is still standing. EHsha d. Aug. 7, 1859. Margaret d. at Grosse Isle, Mich., Aug. 29, 1871. Child: 1635 t James Tuttle Sterling, b. Nov. 29, 1834 ; m. Sarah M. Webster. 656 THEODORE BUEL STERLING (brother of the above), b. at SaHsbury, July 18, 1808; m. 1st, Dec. 31, 1833, Ruth Ann Smith, b. at Beekman, Dutchess Co., N. Y., Apr. 28, 1810; she d. Apr. 27, 1845, and was buried at Beekman ; m. 2d, at Beek man, Aug. 14, 1846, Mary Amanda Smith, b. there Aug. 24, 1812. Theodore had charge of the Iron furnace at Beekman when a young man. He removed to Cleveland in 1846, where for a year he was employed at the Cuyahoga Steam Furnace, then went into the grocery business. In 1849 he removed to Iron Ridge, Wis., where he engaged in mining, lumbering, and farming. He was a member of the Legislature from his district in 1854. He d. June 16, 1867. Mrs. Mary Sterling d. Apr. 6, 1864. Buried at Iron Ridge. Children by first marriage: 1636 Watson Gilbert Sterling, b. at Beekman, Jan. 15, 1835 ; settled at Greeley, Colo., in 1878, where he is a stock raiser ; unm. 1637 tRuth Ann Sterling, b. Apr. 17, 1837; m. Martin V. B. GiUette. 500 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Children by second marriage: 1638 tMary Dianna Sterling, b. Aug. 21, 1848 ; m. 1st, WilHam B. DooHttle, 2d, Jared L. Brush. 1639 tMargaret Jennet Sterling, b. July 3, 1850; m. Charles A. Moodey. 657 HENRY DUDLEY STERLING (brother of the above), b. In SaHsbury, Jan. 10, 1810; m. Nov. 26, 1834, AmeHa Vander burgh, b. June 21, 1812, dau. of George W. and Margaret (Hax- tun) Vanderburgh, granddau. of Col. James Vanderburgh, an officer of note in the Revolution. Henry settled at Poughquag, Beekman townslup, Dutchess Co., N. Y., in 1829. He was for many years actively engaged in the operation of the iron furnaces there ; held the offices of assessor and school commissioner for several terms and was a consistent member of the M. E. church. He d. Jan. 31, 1889. His widow was living with her son In 1902. Children : 1640 tAlma Sterling, b. Sept. 5, 1835 ; m. J. H. Green. 1641 George Henry Sterhng, b. Feb. 1, 1840; unm., living at Poughquag, in 1902. 658 GEORGE W. STERLING (brother of the above), b. in SaHsbury, Dec. 13, 1812; m. 1st, Apr. 17, 1834, Ruth Ann Chapin, b. In 1817, dau. of Phineas Chapin of Great Barrington, Mass., who d. there Sept. 26, 1843 ; m. 2d, Emeline R. Moody. He settled at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., where he was a manufac turer. He was a member of the State Legislature in 1854. Children by first marriage: 1642 tLucinda Ruth Sterhng, b. July 12, 1842; m. 1st, John C. HoUey, 2d, J. Frank HuU. 1643 Ahna Ruth Steriing (twin with above) ; m. Oct. 22, 1862, Charles H. S. Williams; m. 2d, Jeremiah Wright. She was living on Staten Island, N. Y., 1902. 659 ALMA CANFIELD STERLING (sister of the above) , b. in SaHsbury, Sept. 17, 1817; m. June 12, 1839, WilHam Johnson CogsweU, b. in New Preston, Conn., Nov. 4, 1799, son of the Hon. WilHam and Amaryllis (Johnson) Cogswell. Mr. Cogswell was educated at Yale. He was a lawyer and set- WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 501 tied at Jamaica, Long Island. Mrs. Alma CogsweU d. Dec. 16, 1880. Children : 1644 tWiUiam Steriing CogsweU, b. Dec. 29, 1840; m. Hen rietta Spader. 1645 George Eldon CogsweU, b. Nov. 4, 1842; d. Apr. 16, 1863. 1646 tTheodore Johnson Cogswell, b. Jan. 27, 1845; m. Maria B. Parmenter. 1647 Edward Worth CogsweU, b. July 21, 1847; d. July 20, 1869. 1648 tEmma Sterling CogsweU, b. Feb. 23, 1851 ; m. WilHam S. Canfield. 1649 James Henry CogsweU, b. Mar. 18, 1853; d. Feb. 20, 1866. 1650 Francis Janvier Cogswell, b. Sept. 19, 1854; unm. in 1884. 661 JUDGE THOMAS SILL STERLING (WUliam, William, Joseph, Daniel, WilUam), b. in Sterling City, Lyme, Conn., Apr. 5, 1798; m. Aug. 25, 1824, Mary P. Falconer of Winchester, Wayne Co., Miss. Thomas S. Sterling was a graduate of Yale in the class of 1820; removed shortly thereafter to Winchester, Miss., where he practised law. After his marriage he settled at Quitman, Clarke Co., Miss. ; in 1825 he was elected to the Mississippi Legislature, serving two terms, and in 1833 he was elected circuit judge of Pearl River circuit, an office he continued to hold until his death. He d. of typhoid fever Jan. 26, 1839. His widow then removed to Wilcox Co., Ala. Children : 1651 tWIUiam Sterling, m. Amanda Burton. 1652 t Thomas Falconer Sterling, m. Sarah T. Cooper. 1653 Mary Jerusha Sterling, d. aged 10 years. 662 WILLIAM ERASTUS STERLING (brother of the above) , h. at Steriing City, June 4, 1801 ; m. Aug. 16, 1838, Octavia Par sons, b. in Scipio, N. Y., Oct. 27, 1815, dau. of Lewis B. and Lucina (Hobart) Parsons of Gouverneur, N. Y. Lucina Hobart was born under the name of Hoar ; her father. 502 THE STERLING GENEALOGY a native of Massachusetts, had the name of Hoar changed to Hobart by an act of the Legislature. WilHam E. Sterling removed to Gouverneur, N. Y., about 1830 with his mother and sister Maria. He was a merchant and a buyer of cattle and produce. He and his brother-in-law. Judge Dodge, became the most prominent men of their time In the village and did much to maintain a high public sentiment, both in religion and morals, being men of education and much native refinement. He was supervisor of his town in 1842, 1844, and 1846. He d. in Gouverneur, Mar. 6, 1861. Octavia d. there Dec. 25, 1881. ChUdren, born in Gouverneur: 1654 Maria Ely Sterlmg, b. July 22, 1839 ; unm. ; Hving at Gouverneur, 1902. 1656 tEmily Parsons Sterling, b. July 3, 1842; m. John Doud. 1656 Frances Jerusha Sterling, b. July 11, 1844; unm. 1657 Wilham Erastus Sterling, b. Dec. 6, 1846 ; d. Apr. 20, 1858. 1658 Anna Lucina Sterhng, b. Aug. 5, 1848; d. unm. Feb. 7, 1871. 1659 tLewis Thomas Sterling, b. Oct. 7, 1851; m. Elizabeth B. Nichols. 663 JERUSHA LAY STERLING (sister of the above), b. at Steriing City, May 25, 1803 ; m. Dec. 31, 1829, Edwin Dodge, b. at Kent, Conn., Dec. 13, 1801, son of Gardner and Rhoda Dodge. Edwin Dodge studied law in the office of Sterling and Bron son, in Watertown; Micah Sterling, senior member of the firm, was Jerusha's uncle. Mr. Dodge was admitted to practice in the Court of Common Pleas at the June term, 1829. He served one term as member of Assembly in 1833. He removed to Gouverneur, N. Y., sometime before 1836. Was appointed as an associate judge Mar. 19, 1845, and at the first election at which the office of county judge was made elective In June, 1847, he was chosen for that office and was again elected in 1861, serving in that capacity until the expiration of the four-year term, 1866, in all eight years. Edwin Dodge was postmaster at Gouverneur for twenty years, was president of the Potsdam and Watertown rail way in the 60's, and took a prominent part in all the affairs of his WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 503 town. He d. in Watertown, N. Y., Nov. 15, 1877. Jerusha Dodge d. at Gouverneur, Mar. 7, 1883. Children : 1660 Emma Sterling Dodge, b. Jan. 17, 1833 ; d. unm. Nov. 13, 1853. 1661 tWIlHam Robert Dodge, b. June 16, 1834; m. Martha J. Noyes. 1662 tMaria Lay Dodge, b. Sept. 5, 1837; m. John Lansing. 1663 Edwin Gardner Dodge, b. Aug. 10, 1839 ; d. at Gouver neur, unm., Oct. 28, 1887. 667 WILLIAM SILL (Jemima, WUliam, Joseph, Daniel, Wil liam), b. in Lyme, Conn., Feb. 8, 1792; m. Oct. 17, 1816, Sophia Hopkins, b. in Dec, 1791, at Waterbury, Conn., dau. of Joseph and Ruth (Gilbert) Hopkins of Rutland, N. Y., a descendant of John H. and Jane Hopkins in the sixth generation. WilHam Sill removed to Rodman, Jefferson Co., N. Y., during the War of 1812. He carried on a general store there for a number of years. In 1836 he bought a farm on which he lived until his death. His wife d. there May 16, 1861 ; he m. 2d, Mar. 3, 1853, Mrs. Sarah (Burt) Isham, dau. of Moses and Sarah (Robbins) Burt of Wilbraham, Mass. He d. Aug. 8, 1869. Children : 1664 tMary Matson SiU, b. July 19, 1817 ; m. Horace Brown. 1665 tJohn Sterling Sill, b. Oct. 27, 1820; m. Arietta V. Winslow. 1666 Edward SiU, b. Nov. 8, 1824 ; m. June 4, 1850, MeHssa Owen, b. in 1830 at BoonviUe, N. Y. He was a phy sician at BoonviUe and Watertown. Had in 1858 Cora Sophia, b. in July, 1866. He d. in 1893. 1668 EHzabeth SiU (twin with above) ; m. May 8, 1860, Eras tus S. Kelsey, b. Oct. 3, 1821, at Lerayville, N. Y., son of Sylvester. A farmer at Lerayville in 1858. Children : Henry Hopkins, b. Apr. 9, 1853 ; WiUiam Sylvester, b. Apr. 29, 1867. 668 JERUSHA SILL (sister of the above), b. at Sterling City, Lyme, June 18, 1794 ; m. in Oct., 1817, Frederick Beckwith, b. in 1794, son of BarziUa and Livia (Griffin) Beckwith, brother of EHzabeth, who m. Jerusha's brother Micah. Frederick Beckwith was a fuller and cloth dresser at Lyme. 504 THE STERLING GENEALOGY In 1824 he removed to Glens Falls, N. Y., where he d. in Oct.> 1826. Jerusha d. in Cleveland, Ohio, after 1868. Children : 1671 t WUHam Edmund Beckwith, b. Jan. 9, 1819; m. Sarah Doe. 1672 tThomas Sterling Beckwith, b. Jan. 11, 1821; m. Sarah Ohphant. 1673 t CorneHa E. Beckwith, b. Sept. 9, 1822; m. Edward Saekett. 1674 George Griffin Beckwith, b. at Glens FaUs, N. Y., Aug. 7, 1824 ; d. in June, 1826. 1675 tMaria Sterling Beckwith, b. June 22, 1826; m. Jesse H. Morley. 670 LUCY SILL (sister of the above), b. in Lyme, in Apr., 1799; m. June 26, 1821, SUas Marvin, b. Mar. 1, 1784, sixth son of Ozias and Sarah (Lockwood) Marvin of Norwalk, Conn., a descendant of Matthew Marvin of Hartford, afterward of Nor walk. (See No. 12.) Silas Marvin was a merchant, a dealer In furs In Watertown, N. Y., and later in Oswego, N. Y. He also conducted a tannery and manufactured morocco leather and was a middleman in the wool trade. Lucy (SIU) Marvin d. at Newport, R. I., Sept. 9, 1838. SUas Marvin d. at Oswego In May, 1863. Children : 1676 t Chariotte Bradley Marvin, b. May 3, 1822; m. Henry H. Cozzens. 1677 George Marvin, d. in infancy. 1678 John Marvin, b. Jan. 7, 1826; m. Mary Mahon; d. about 1870 in Oswego, N. Y., leaving several children. 1679 George Silas Marvin, d. In infancy. 671 CLARISSA STERLING SILL (sister of the above), b. in Lyme, Mar. 31, 1801 ; m. Dec. 2, 1817, Sylvanus Cone, b. Jan. 22, 1793, at Granville, Washington Co., N. Y., son of Eleazer and Rebecca (Beckwith) Cone of East Haddam, Conn., afterward of Granville. Sylvanus Cone lived at Lyme a year or so after his marriage, then removed to Lee, Mass., in 1819, where he remained until WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 505 1821, when he went to Fort Ann, Washington Co., N. Y., and thence in 1832 to Gouverneur, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y. He was a manufacturer of woolen cloths in the two latter places. At Gouverneur he purchased a farm but never gave his time to agriculture. Sylvanus d. at Gouverneur, June 14, 1877. Cla rissa d. there Mar. 14, 1885. Children : 1680 tHenry Clay Cone, b. Feb. 1, 1819; m. Sarah EHzabeth Kincaid. 1681 tCharles Sterling Cone, b. Jan. 16, 1821; m. 1st, Lucy A. B. Parsons; 2d, Mary Thomas. 1682 Julia Anna Moore Cone, b. at Fort Ann, Dec. 25, 1822 ; d. in Gouverneur, N. Y., Aug. 16, 1902, unm. 1683 tDella Cone, b. Oct. 1, 1825; m. 1st, David Chamberlain; 2d, Orville E. Van Buren. 1684 tErances Cone, b. Sept. 10, 1826 ; m. WilHam Malcolm. 1685 tCaroline White Cone, b. June 30, 1829; m. Junius M. Backus. (No. 1688.) 1686 Mary SiU Cone, b. In Gouverneur, N. Y., in Sept., 1834; d. July 28, 1836. 672 ELISHA STERLING SILL (brother of the above), b. in Lyme, July 17, 1803; m. at Watertown, N. Y., Oct. 27, 1832, De Hght Coffeen, b. June 17, 1813, dau. of Henry Hale Coffeen of Watertown, who m. in 1808 DeHght Whitney, by whom he had two chUdren, Emeline, b. in Mar., 1809, and Delight. DeHght (Whit ney) Coffeen d. in July, 1813, and Henry m. 2d, Feb. 9, 1815, Sarah Henderson, by whom he had five children. EHsha S. SiU was a merchant and broker in Watertown, N. Y., until 1864, when he went West with his wife and son and the next year located at Monroe, Mich., and went into the boot and shoe trade in which he was very successful. Trinity Episcopal church in Monroe stands as a monument to his memory. He d. Sept. 27, 1889 ; DeHght SUl d. Sept. 2, 1897. Only child: 1687 tFrank Sterhng SiU, b. Dec. 17, 1843; m. 1st, AHce A. Johnson, 2d, Elizabeth Manning. 674 EMELINE SILL (sister of the above), b. in Lyme, July 30, 1808; m. in 1830, Clark Backus, b. at Fort Ann, N. Y., 506 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Apr. 7, 1807, son of Ebenezer and Jemima (Chandler) Backus of Fort Ann. Emeline d. at GranviUe, N. Y., in 1834, and Clark Backus m. 2d, at Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 14, 1836, Alpa Maria Keeler, b. in Aubum, N. Y., in 1815, who d. at Detroit, Mich., In 1887. By this second marriage there were two children, Emeline (Backus) Waldby and Elinor Backus, both living (1902) at Adrian, Mich. Clark Backus d. at Adrian, Mich., Mar. 1, 1896. Children of Emeline (Sill) Backus: 1688 t Junius Marvin Backus, b. In Nov., 1832; m. CaroHne W. Cone. (See No. 1685.) 1689 tGeorge M. Backus, b. Oct. 19, 1834 ; m. Mary J. RandaU. 676 PHEBE STERLING (Dudley, William, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam), b. in Sterling City in 1799 (bapt. there in Oct., 1812) ; m. there Feb. 15, 1821, John Elmore (No. 365), b. in Canaan, Conn., Dec. 17, 1792, son of John and EHzabeth (Sterling) Elmore (No. 140). He was a lawyer in East Canaan, where he d. June 11, 1857. Phebe d. Mar. 21, 1862. Children : 1690 tEHsha Steriing Elmore, b. Feb. 4, 1823; m. Lucia W. Drake. 1691 tJohn D. Elmore, b. Feb. 10, 1825; m. 1st, Lydia A. Carrier, 2d, Oliva Vermilya. 1692 tErederick W. Elmore, b. May 25, 1827 ; m. Helen M. Drake. 1693 tHarriette J. Elmore, b. Aug. 29, 1829; m. Henry Drake. 1694 tGeorge W. Elmore, b. Aug. 24, 1831; m. JuHa A. Johnson. 1695 Theodore Elmore, b. Jan. 16, 1839; m. . 676 HARRIET ALMA STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Sterling City in 1803; m. about 1840 Bennett Bates, who m. 1st, Morgan, of Kent, Conn., by whom he had AdeHne, b. at Owego, Tioga Co., N. Y., Nov. 6, 1820 (m. 1st, Henry Sim- monds of Kent, Conn., who was mustered into the U. S. service May 14, 1847, and d. at Puebla, Mex., in Aug., 1847. She m. 2d, Nov. 3, 1858, John A. Beckley, who d. June 14, 1874; she d. Nov. 24, 1896) ; Leman, M.D., who hved in CaHfornia; John C, of New Haven; and Betsey A., who m. Hiram CogsweU. (See WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 507 Cogswell Gene.) Mrs. Harriet A. Bates d. about 1855. Bennett Bates d. June 26, 1878. Child: 1696 Elisha Sterling Bates, b. In Canaan, Conn. ; enlisted Oct. 25, 1861, in the 11th Regt., Conn. Vols. Killed at the Battle of Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862. 681 ERASTUS SUMNER STERLING (Erastus, William, Jo seph, Daniel, William), h. in Lyme in 1805; m. 1st, in 1830, Flo- riUa Goff, b. in 1804, dau. of Daniel Goff. She d. in 1861. He m. 2d, in 1862, Mrs. Polly Antisdel, b. in 1808, dau. of Daniel and Hannah (Hicks) North, widow of A. Antisdel of Milwaukee, Wis. He was a merchant; d. in 1868; she d. in 1871. Children : 1697 Henry Sumner Steriing, b. In 1831 ; d. in 1834. 1698 t Wilham Alexander Sterling, b. in 1833; m. Mary E. Marsh. 683 FRANCES CORNELIA STERLING (sister of the above), h. in Lyme, Sept. 29, 1814 ; m. Mar. 23, 1833, Marcellus Massey, b. in Watertown, Jefferson Co., N. Y., Jan. 28, 1813, son of Hart and Lucy (Swain) Massey, early settlers of Jefferson Co. Mr. Massey rose from being a farmer's boy to the presidency of the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg R. R., an office he held many years. He d. in Brooklyn, N. Y., June 28, 1890. Mrs. Massey was still Hving in Brooklyn in 1903. Children : 1699 Robert D. Massey, b. In Brownville, N. Y., Apr. 28, 1837; unm. 1700 tFrederick Sterling Massey, b. Apr. 8, 1839; m. Minnie Masson. 1701 Frank M. Massey, b. in Youngstown, N. Y., Feb. 9, 1841 ; d. Mar. 16, 1846. 1702 Thompson Morris Massey, b. in Brownville, Jan. 23, 1844. He was a banker in Brooklyn; d. in 1884, unm. 685 ELIZA ANN FISH (Clarissa, WilUam, Joseph, Daniel, William), h. in Lyme, Sept. 11, 1804 ; m. Feb. 17, 1820, Henry Moore, b. at Adams, N. Y., Sept. 1, 1796. She d. about 1830. 508 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Children : 1703 Johash Moore, b. Sept. 20, 1821. 1704 tHarriet CorneHa Moore, b. Oct. 18, 1824; m. Lucien B. Leach. 686 ABBIE MARIA FISH (sister of the above), b. in Lyme, June 30, 1806; m. Mar. 4, 1822, Lyman White, b. Apr. 14, 1800, son of Maj. George and Lydia (Wllhams) White of Jeffer son Co., N. Y. They settled at Pamelia, N. Y., removed to Rutland, N. Y., and afterward to Illinois. Lyman White d. Aug. 16, 1846, and Abbie m. 2d, Feb. 3, 1848, Capt. Harry Boardman, b. Feb. 28, 1793, a farmer at Dupage, 111. He had been a captain in the Black Hawk War in 1832. He d. May 30, 1876 ; she d. July 14, 1866. Children by first marriage: 1705 tGeorge C. White, b. Aug. 25, 1825; m. Mary J. Chapman. 1706 Hiram Morris White, b. at PameHa, N. Y., Nov. 23, 1827 ; d. unm. in California, Sept. 14, 1861. 1707 Egbert Harvey White, b. at Rutland, N. Y., Mar. 4, 1830 ; m. Jan. 12, 1859, Sarah E. Lawrence of N. Y., and d. at Joliet, IU., Jan. 24, 1860. No issue. 1708 tCorneha Maria White, b. Oct. 28, 1832; m. Dr. Artemus Chapel. 1709 tJohn Sylvester White, b. Sept. 1, 1835; m. 1st, Mary A. Farmer, 2d, Mrs. Salvina R. Smith. 687 CLARISSA STERLING FISH (sister of the above), b. In Lyme, Jan. 21, 1808 ; m. Oct. 28, 1830, Ward Hubbard, b. at Steu ben, N. Y., Sept. 26, 1797, 2d son of Noadlah and Eunice (Ward) Hubbard of Champion, N. Y. (See No. 1662.) He came to Champion with his father in 1799. He was a prominent farmer there and held several town offices; d. Oct. 13, 1890. Clarissa Hubbard d. Sept. 28, 1901, at Watertown, N. Y. Children, born at Champion : 1710 Mary Hedges Hubbard, b. Oct. 16, 1831; d. Jan. 20, 1836. 1711 CorneHa Hubbard, b. July 30, 1833; d. Oct. 3, 1860. 1712 Emma Fish Hubbard, b. June 20, 1836; d. Oct. 13, 1868. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 509 1713 tEUen Sterling Hubbard, b. June 20, 1835 (twin with Emma) ; m. William L. Bones. 1714 Mary Hubbard, b. Oct. 24, 1837 ; unm. ; living in Water- town, N. Y., 1902. 1715 Augustus Hubbard, b. Nov. 17, 1839; d. in June, 1877. 1716 Clara Eunice Hubbard, b. Dec. 13, 1846 ; unm. ; hving in Watertown. 689 MARY FISH (sister of the above), b. in Lyme, July 10, 1811 ; m. In Oct., 1832, at Watertown, N. Y., Joel Aldrich Mat teson, b. at Watertown, Aug. 2, 1808, son of Elnathan Matteson. Joel A. Matteson, after some experience in business and as a teacher, in 1831 went to southern California where he was fore man in the construction of the first railroad In that State. In 1834 he removed to near Joliet, 111., where he became a contractor on the Illinois and Michigan canal and was also engaged in operating a mill and as a merchant at JoHet. After serving three terms in the State Senate he was elected governor of Illi nois In 1862 and removed to Springfield, the capital. In Feb., 1856, he was defeated by Lyman Trumbull for the United States senatorship. At the close of his gubernatorial term he was compHmented by the Legislature and returned to private life a popular man. Later, there were developed grave scandals In connection with the re funding of certain canal script with which his name, unfortunately, was connected. He turned over to the State property to the value of nearly $250,000, for its indemnification. He finally took up his residence In Chicago and later spent considerable time in travel in Europe. He was for many years the lessee and president of the Chicago and Alton Railroad. He d. in Chicago, Jan. 31, 1873. (Hist. Encyclopedia of IU., p. 366.) Mrs. Mary Matteson d. in Chicago, Mar. 28, 1894. Children : 1717 tMary Jane Matteson, b. July 19, 1833; m. RosweU E. Goodell. 1718 tCharles Sterling Matteson, b. Apr. 7, 1835; m. Eliza beth Maxwell. 1719 tLydia Olivia Matteson, b. Jan. 1, 1837; m. John Mc- Ginnis, Jr. 510 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1720 Frederick William Matteson, b. in JoHet, IU., Mar. 11, 1839; major of battahon of Yates Sharp-Shooters in the Civil War; d. of typhoid fever in camp Aug. 8, 1862, at Corinth, Miss.; unm. 1721 James Matteson, b. In Feb., 1841 ; d. in Apr., 1842. 1722 t Clara Sterling Matteson, b. July 2, 1844 ; m. 1st, Thomas P. Hart, 2d, James R. DooHttle. 1723 t Belle Matteson, b. Mar. 19, 1849; m. Adolphus H. Powell. 690 ELIZABETH BRONSON FISH (sister of the above), h. in Champion, N. Y., May 14, 1813; m. in JoHet, IU., about 1840, Harvey Lowe, b. In Essex, Mass., about 1813. EHzabeth d. in St. Louis, Mo., about 1875. Harvey Lowe m. 2d a Miss Fenn of Harrisburg, Penn., and had one child, Harvey, who was Hving In 1902 with his mother In Washington, D. C. Harvey Lowe d. in Chicago, IU., in 1893. Children, born in Joliet, HI. : 1724 tHenry E. Lowe, b. Feb. 10, 1841 ; m. Ellen M. Bishop. 1725 Charles Lowe, b. in 1846 ; d. in 1846. 1726 James P. Lowe, b. in 1847 ; m. in 1886, in Chicago, Edith H. Evans ; d. while on his wedding j ourney in N. Y. City. No Issue. 1727 Anna Kate Lowe, b. In 1860; m. in 1887, In Kansas City, Herbert Guthrie, who d. in 1897. No issue. She resides in Chicago. 691 WILLIAM STERLING FISH (brother of the above), h. in Champion, July 6, 1816 ; m. 1st, In 1847, at Okala, Fla., Elender Bhtch, b. in 1831, who d. at Baxter, Fla., Apr. 12, 1898. He m. 2d, Nancy Romaine. Children : 1728 tJohn Fish, b. Oct. 4, 1849; m. Sarah W. Kemble. 1729 t J. B. Fish, b. in 1865 ; m. Smith. 1730 Bronson Fish, b. in Okala, Fla. ; d. in Joliet, IU. 692 EMMA FISH (sister of the above), h. July 2, 1818; m. 1837, William Asa Boardman, b. at Hyde Park, Vt., Feb. 4, 1806, son of Alfred and Lydia (Little) Boardman of Morris town, Vt., descendant in the 6th generation from Samuel Boreman of Wethersfield, Conn. Mr. Boardman was a lawyer at Joliet, WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 511 IU. He was elected to the office of district attorney and was for many years a district judge. He d. at Joliet, Oct. 12, 1872; she d. at Waukegan, IU., Nov. 12, 1853. Children : , 1731 Alfred Boardman, b. In JoHet, Aug. 2, 1839; d. at Quincy, IU., Sept. 24, 1903, unm. 1732 t Calvin F. Boardman, b. Feb. 24, 1841 ; m. Sarah Griffin. 1733 t Clara M. Boardman, b. Sept. 20, 1843; m. WilHam B. Keese. 1734 tLilly C. Boardman, b. May 23, 1850; m. 1st, Byron Van Dyke, 2d, J. L. Le Sieur. 693 HENRY FISIl(brother of the above) , b. at Rutland, N. Y., Dec 19, 1819; m. at Lockport, IU., Feb. 1, 1854, Mary Virginia Manning, b. at Brownville, IU., Oct. 19, 1829, dau. of Joel Man ning (b. at Andover, Vt., Oct. 9, 1793 ; d. at JoHet, Jan. 8, 1869, who m. Diza Jenkins, b. in Tennessee, Oct. 10, 1806 ; d. at JoHet, Nov. 27, 1861). Henry Fish organized the Will Co. National Bank of Johet, IU., in 1873, and was its first president. He afterward organized a private bank which he conducted for a number of years. He d. in Joliet, June 22, 1899. Children, born in Joliet: 1735 George Manning Fish, b. Jan. 27, 1855 ; unm. ; Hves at Joliet. 1736 Jennie Clara Fish, b. Mar. 31, 1857; d. Sept. 3, 1858. 1737 tCharles Manning Fish, b. Aug. 1, 1859; m. 1st, Louise Steel, 2d, Helen E. Thompson. 1738 Henry Manning Fish, b. Feb. 12, 1862; graduate of the University of Vienna ; an ocuHst in New York City ; unm. 696 THE REV. GEORGE AUGUSTINE STERLING (Ansel, WUliam, Joseph, Daniel, William), h. in Sharon, Conn., June 12, 1810; m. Flora Jane Chamberlain, dau. of Samuel H. and Mary (Morgan) Chamberlain of Kent, Conn. George A. Sterling entered West Point Military Academy July 1, 1825, and graduated July 1, 1829. He was promoted in the army to brevet second lieutenant, 7th Infantry, on July 1, 1829, and to second lieutenant the same day. Served on frontier 512 THE STERLING GENEALOGY duty at Fort Gibson, Indian Territory (then in the Territory of Arkansas), from 1830 to 1832. This post was then on the remote confines of civilization and the scene of many conflicts. He re signed from the army Dec. 31, 1831, and entered the ministry of the Protestant Episcopal Church in which he served from 1833 to 1845. He was a farmer at Sharon, Conn., from 1846 until the time of his death, Oct. 17, 1869. Buried at Sharon. Mrs. Sterling d. May 10, 1881, aged 66. Children : 1739 Mary Isabella Sterhng, m. Walter M. Patterson and d. Feb. 18, 1864; had one dau., who d. at the age of 18 months. 1740 tGeorge Augustine Sterling, b. Jan. 21, 1843; m. Mary P. Havens. 697 AMBROSE SPENCER STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Sharon, Jan. 4, 1812 ; m. 1st, at Montezuma, N. Y., in July, 1843, Louisa Seymour Clarke, b. In Montezuma, Aug. 2, 1819, dau. of Dr. Peter and Maria (Fisher) Clarke of N. Y. City, who d. in Buffalo, N. Y., June 26, 1864; m. 2d, in Providence, R. I., July 6, 1858, Mrs. Julia (Forward) Williams, b. in Buffalo, Apr. 16, 1814, dau. of Judge Oliver Owen and Sally (Granger) For ward, widow of Henry Williams, who d. July 19, 1853, aged 43. Mr. Sterling passed the greater part of his life in Buffalo, N. Y., where he was a grain dealer. He was greatly interested in the Buffalo Public Library and served on its board of directors at various times. He d. in New York City, July 1, 1880; buried at Sharon. Mrs. Julia Sterling d. in Albion, N. Y., June 5, 1888. Children, born in Buffalo: 1741 Marie Louise Sterling, b. June 27, 1846; m. at Derby, Conn., Jan. 29, 1878, Luman Hitchcock Steuart of Morristown, N. J. A railroad man at Albany, N. Y. No Issue. 1742 Pierre Clarke Sterling, b. Oct. 26, 1848; m. Oct. 18, 1894, Elma F. Broas of N. Y. Mr. Sterling Is receiving teller of the Leather Manufacturers Na tional Bank, 29 WaU St., N. Y. No issue. 1743 George Edward Steriing, b. July 26, 1861 ; m. in Feb., WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 513 1902, Irene Swardts of St. Josephs, Mo. A post office employee in Oakland, Cal. 1744 IsabeHa Laura Sterling, b. June 19, 1864; d. aged 6 weeks. 698 CHARLES ANSEL STERLING (brother of the above) , h. in Sharon, Nov. 25, 1814 ; m. Oct. 19, 1842, Augusta Ann Shelton, b. May 26, 1811, dau. of George and Betsey (Wooster) Shelton of Huntington, Conn. A contemporary of Charles A. Sterling thus speaks of his Hfe : " His youth and early manhood were spent in his native town, with agricultural pursuits as his occu pation, until 1864, when he took up his residence in Birmingham (now Derby), Conn., since which time he has led a life of busi ness activity. As a reward of energy and honest industry, pros perity attended him." " As an active member of the firm of Shelton and Osborne, as president of the Derby Steamboat Company and later as presi dent of the prosperous company which bears his name (The Ster ling Piano Company), he has shown himself wise and prudent and a man of unflinching honesty and business Integrity." Charles A. Sterling d. in Derby, Nov. 4, 1887; buried at Sharon; Mrs. Augusta Sterling d. there Apr. 26, 1892. Children : 1746 tCharles Frederick Sterling, b. Oct. 3, 1846; m. 1st, Mary C. Anthony, 2d, Jeanne Loreau. 1746 tIsabeUa Canfield Sterling, b. June 6, 1850; m. WiUiam C. Atwater. 699 ISABELLA DORCAS STERLING (sister of the above) , h. in Sharon, Feb. 16, 1817 ; m. Oct. 18, 1852, the Rev. George Ryer son, b. at MaugervIUe, New Brunswick, Can., Mar. 9, 1791, son of CoL Joseph Ryerson (b. at Paterson, N. J., Feb. 28, 1761 ; d. at Charlotteville, Ontario, Can., Aug. 9, 1854) and Mehetable Stickney (b. at Sheffield, New Brunswick, June 29, 1766; d. at Charlotteville, June 10, 1860), dau. of Isaac Stickney. George Ryerson m. 1st, Sarah Rolph, m. May 7, 1799, dau. of Thomas Rolph, M.D., of Charlotteville, sister of the Hon. John Rolph, and had Issue: Joseph, b. 1826, d. 1861, unm. ; Frances Mary, b. Aug. 13, 1822, m., and d. Aug. 2, 1873. Sarah Rolph Ryerson 514 THE STERLING GENEALOGY d. July 10, 1829. He m. 2d, Sophia Symes and had issue: Sophia Mehetable, who m. the Rev. Edward Gilmore. Isabella Sterling was the 3d wife. George Ryerson served as lieutenant In the 1st Norfolk Regt. of Militia under his father In the War of 1812. He was at the taking of Detroit by General Brock and was severely wounded at the battle of Fort Erie in 1813. He afterward became a Methodist minister, was converted to the teachings of Edward Irving and was for many years the head of the Catholic Apostolic Church In America. He d. at Toronto, Can., Dec. 19, 1882. Mrs. IsabeUa Ryerson d. Dec. 19, 1892. Their only child was : 1747 tGeorge Ansel Sterling Ryerson, b. Jan. 21, 1866; ra. Mary Crowther. 702 THE REV. JOHN CANFIELD STERLING (brother of the above), h. In Sharon, Dec. 7, 1822 ; m. 1st, Nov. 10, 1852, Ellen Harriet LattiUa, b. in 1834, dau. of Eugene and Harriet (Good win) LattiUa of Florence, Italy. She d. at Sharon, July 26, 1855. He m. 2d, June 9, 1857, Caroline Sargent Upson, b. at Hartford, Conn., Feb. 22, 1825, only child of WilHam and Caroline (Sar gent) Upson. John C. Sterling was a graduate of Trinity College in 1844, and a well-known minister of the Catholic Apostolic Church. He settled first in New York, removed in 1855 to Sharon, and even tually to Hartford, where he d. Dec. 10, 1874 ; buried at Sharon. ChUdren by second marriage: 1748 IsabeUa Caroline Sterhng, b. Mar. 21, 1868; d. unm. 1749 AHce Upson Sterhng, m. Nov. 17, 1887, Robert Ed ward Dunston, 2d son of Thomas W. Dunston of Donhead, Sahsbury, Eng. She d. in Hartford about 1899, without issue. 1750 Clarence Canfield Sterling, an electrical engineer and In ventor in Hartford; unm. 703 EMMA BRONSON STERLING (Micah, WUliam, Joseph, Daniel, WiUiam), b. in Watertown, N. Y., June 4, 1814; m. Aug. 20, 1839, Nathaniel P. WardweU, b. Apr. 1, 1814, at Bristol, R. I., son of Nathaniel and Dorothy (Fales) WardweU. Mr. Wardwell graduated from Union College, Schenectady, N. Y., in 1837, and was admitted to the bar at the February WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 515 term in Watertown in 1839. He was elected to the office of sur rogate Feb. 28, 1844. He d. in Watertown, Feb. 15, 1847. Emma (Sterling) WardweU d. there Mar. 22, 1895. Children : 1751 Emma Sterling WardweU, b. Aug. 12, 1841; unm.; Hves in Watertown. 1752 WilHam Henry WardweU, b. Oct. 21, 1843 ; unm. ; lives In Watertown. 1763 tNathaniel Philips WardweU, b. June 6, 1846; m. EUa T. Farwell. 706 JOHN CALHOUN STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Watertown, Mar. 29, 1820 ; m. 1st, June 12, 1844, Anne Swan Brayton, b. at Western, N. Y., June 4, 1814, dau. of Hon. George and Anne (Swan) Brayton of Western, who d. Oct. 25, 1851 ; m. 2d, Sept. 3, 1857, Anne Maria Beach, b. at Newark, N. J., in July, 1829, dau. of Ephraim and Eliza Beach. Mr. Sterling was educated at the University of the City of New York. In 1848 he established himself as a retail dealer in books and stationery in Watertown, taking into partnership in 1862 H. B. Mosher under the firm name of Sterling and Mosher. John C. Sterling has taken an active Interest In the affairs of his native town, being one of the original members of the board of education In 1866 ; one of the incorporators of the National Union Bank of Watertown organized June 14, 1852; assistant cashier of the Jefferson Co. National Bank in 1865, and a director of that institution; one of the first vice-presidents of the Jeffer son Co. Historical Society and its recording secretary in 1898. He d. about 1904. Children by first marriage: 1754 Susan Brayton Sterling, b. Mar. 19, 1845; unm.; re sides in Watertown. 1755 Edward Brayton Sterling, b. May 2, 1847 ; m. Nov. 13, 1879, Mrs. Maria M. (Wright) FarweH, b. Aug. 8, 1846. E. B. Sterling is a manufacturer in Water- town, being one of the incorporators of the Ontario Paper Co., organized July 9, 1887 ; also a director of the Watertown National Bank and of the Agri cultural Insurance Co. No issue. 516 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1756 John Sterling, b. Oct. 24, 1861 ; m. Feb. 16, 1889, Mary Goodyear Upham, dau. of Samuel Baker and Mary Allen (Sawyer) Upham, b. Sept. 14, 1862; d. May 10, 1896. Mr. Sterling is proprietor (1901) of the bookstore established by his father. No issue. 709 LEWIS BENEDICT STERLING (brother of the above), h. in Watertown, Aug. 18, 1836 ; m. Oct. 27, 1870, Belle Lane, b. Apr. 1, 1844, dau. of William J. and Catharine (Stephenson) Lane, natives of England. Mr. Sterling was educated at Land Lake, N. Y., and at Great Barrington, Mass. For several years he was a superintendent in the paper mills of Knowlton Brothers. In 1862 he enhsted in Co. A., 94th Regt., U. S. Vols., was pro moted to color sergeant, but discharged after a year's service on account of poor health Incurred in the army. For the last ten years of his life he was an invalid. He d. in Watertown, Mar. 17, 1899. Child: 1757 MolHe Benedict Sterling, b. Feb. 6, 1872; lives in Watertown. 710 EMELINE STERLING (Joseph, WiUiam, Joseph, Daniel, WilUam), b. at Adams, Jefferson Co., N. Y., Feb. 16, 1812; m. there Sept. 30, 1830, Julius Dewey Morton, b. St. Albans, Vt., Mar. 10, 1808, son of Abner and Sarah (French) Morton. Abner b. at Athol, Mass., Sept. 7, 1774; Sarah b. at Pittstown, N. Y., May 19, 1784, they being m. July 4, 1806. Mr. Morton was a descendant of one of the passengers of the Little Ann, the first ship after the Mayflower. The following is a portion of an obitu ary notice of Mr. Morton published at the time of his death in the Detroit Commercial Advertiser: . . . When eight years of age he removed with his father's family to Jefferson Co., N. Y., where his youth was passed. Being the eldest of a large family of children, in rather straitened cir cumstances, he was early thrown upon his own resources and be came a clerk in the store of W. P. McKinstry in the town of Rod man near his home. While still a lad he obtained a position in the large wholesale house of Woolsey, Poore & Converse, in N. Y. City, acquiring to an unusual degree, from his business habits and scrupulous integrity, the confidence and esteem of his supe- WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 517 riors. . . . Through the kindness of his employers he obtained a stock of goods and commenced business, when 21 years old, at Adams, his former home. After his marriage, in 1834, he removed with his father's family to Michigan. He settled at Monroe and the elder Mr. Morton commenced the publication of a newspaper in that city and the son was con nected successively with two of Its banks. He soon, however, entered into the produce and commission business at that place, the firm being first Morton, Burch & Co. then Morton & Wing and subsequently Morton & Waibridge. He remained at Monroe for some years, until the completion of the various railway lines of our State transfered much of the original business of that citv to Toledo. He then opened a warehouse there under the firm name of Morton, Wing & Colton and was also appointed agent of the Michigan Southern R. R. steamers at that point, still however residing at Monroe. In October, 1853, he removed to Detroit and in the following June was appointed general agent of the N. Y. C. R. R. at this place. He was shortly afterward elected president of the Farmers and Mechanics Bank, and has since filled various offices of re sponsibility and trust. . . . Mr. Morton was a man of strong religious sentiment, and has been for years a prominent member of the Methodist church. At the time of his death he was a trustee of the Central M. E. church of Detroit and also president of the board of trustees of the Methodist College at Albion. The common council and board of trade of Detroit adjourned and adopted resolutions at the death of Mr. Morton, which occurred Feb. 14, 1866. Emeline Sterling Morton d. at the residence of her eldest son at Arbor Lodge, Nebraska City, Neb., Sept. 19, 1890. Children : 1758 t JuHus Sterling Morton, b. Apr. 22, 1832; m. Caroline Joy. 1759 Emma Morton, b. Jan. 19, 1835; unm.; residence, Ne braska City, Neb. 1760 WilHam Dudley Morton, b. at Monroe, Mich., Feb. 8, 1843; m. Nov. 2, 1870, at Detroit, Mary, dau. of N. W. Brooks of that city. No issue. 711 ADALINE STERLING (sister of the above), h. in Adams, Feb. 21, 1813 ; m. there Aug. 26, 1836, Ira Mayhew, b. In ElHs- 518 THE STERLING GENEALOGY burg, Jefferson Co., N. Y., Mar. 22, 1814, son of Wadsworth and Anna (Cooper) Mayhew. Ira Mayhew, LL.D., was a descendant of Thomas Mayhew, governor and patentee of Martha's Vineyard about 1647. At the age of 18 he began teaching school and devoted the balance of his life to educational pursuits. He was superintendent of schools of Jefferson Co. In 1841. In Nov., 1843, he removed to Michigan, where he was soon appointed principal of the Monroe Branch of the University of Michigan. Was appointed superintendent of public Instruction for the State of Michigan, holding this posi tion from 1846 to 1849 and again from 1855 to 1859. In 1853 he was elected president of Albion College. In 1861 he published his first work on " Practical Book-keeping," which was revised in 1860 and has since been used very extensively In many states of the Union. The " University Book-keeping " foUowed in 1868, and his " Eclectic Complete Book-keeping " in 1884. In the pro duction of these works he was ably assisted by his daughter Emma. In 1860 Dr. Mayhew established the Albion Commercial CoUege, which he removed in 1869 to Detroit, where he continued it as Mayhew's Business College until 1883. In 1863 President Lincoln appointed him Collector of Internal Revenue for the Third District of Michigan, which position he held until 1866. The high standard of excellence which the common schools and colleges of Michigan attained is principally due to the pio neer work of Ira Mayhew, In which original methods were adopted and which laid the foundation of an educational system excelled by none In the United States. Adaline d. Oct. 11, 1887. Ira Mayhew d. Apr. 7, 1894. Children : 1761 EUen Sterhng Mayhew, b. Mar. 18, 1840; unm. 1762 Emma Mayhew, b. Feb. 23, 1842; unm. 1763 tFrances Adaline Mayhew, b. June 10, 1844; m. Hiram H. Sutton. 713 JOSEPH MARVIN STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Adams, Aug. 16, 1818 ; m. Jan. 27, 1847, AbigaU Clark, b. Sept. 8, 1824, dau. of Walter Palmer and AbigaU (Marsh) Clark of Monroe, Mich. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 519 The following regarding the life of Joseph Sterling is a por tion of an obituary notice published in the Monroe (Michigan) Democrat at the time of his death: Joseph M. Sterling left Jefferson Co. for Michigan when 17 years old, making Monroe his home. Upon the waters of the bay, upon the commerce of the lakes, upon the docks, upon the streets, upon the homes, upon the schools and the churches of our city is written the history of his life. . . . He began Hfe for himself in 1832 as a clerk, improving such opportunities for attending school as were presented. In 1833 he was sent by a Watertown, N. Y., firm to open a branch store in Clayton on the St. Lawrence River. After the failure of another firm In Watertown for which he worked, he started for the West without company or pecuniary assistance except five dollars given him by his father. He reached Monroe, Oct. 16, 1836. He immediately began clerking in the grocery and provision store of J. C. Cole. In 1837 he went to Petersburgh, returning to Monroe in 1839, and In company with his brother, William C, and H. Lambert rented the La Plaisance Bay warehouse and horse railroad, at the same time buying the stock of cars and horses. He now entered upon a steadily increas ing interest in the lake carrying trade, chartering in 1843 the first vessel passing through the newly constructed canal at Monroe. In this year he formed a partnership with W. A. Noble, adding to other ventures a storage and commission business. In 1844 this firm built the famous " black warehouse " known by sailor men from one end of the lake to the other, and became interested in the extensive shipyards at the docks, beside purchasing the schooner Cambridge, which opened trade between Monroe and Oswego. He afterwards was interested In a number of other steam and sail vessels, and notwithstanding the loss of the pro peller Sampson and schooners Dawn and Noble his boat property was valuable. Besides being interested In contract work for city and govern ment and rail and plank roads he built many private residences and public buildings including the city hall and the passenger house at the Lake. He supplied most of the coal trade for points as far west as Goshen, Ind., and since 1861 to the time of his death was president of the Monroe Gas Light Co. At the time of his decease he was also president of the Monroe Democratic Printing and PubHshing Co. and of the Sterhng Mfg. Co. For many years he was connected with the Michigan State Agricultural Society, being twelve years chairman of the business committee. His influence and standing with the railroads of the State did much to make the Society what it was in its palmiest days. 520 THE STERLING GENEALOGY He was also member of the Michigan Pioneer Society. In 1862 and '63 he was elected Mayor of the city on the Democratic ticket and on several occasions was offered the nomination for Governor which he declined. In 1874 he was, without his consent, placed upon the ticket for State Treasurer and made a phenomenal run, though falling of election. Mrs. AbigaU Sterling d. in Sept., 1872. Mr. Sterling m. 2d, in 1874, Mrs. C. W. Rice, dau. of the Hon. EHas Weed of Buf falo, N. Y. Joseph Marvin Sterling d. May 18, 1891. Children by first marriage: 1764 tMartha Emehe Sterling, b. Mar. 26, 1848; m. Lester 0. Goddard. 1765 t WUHam CadweU Sterling, b. Sept. 17, 1849; m. Ada Calhoun. 1766 Joseph Sterling, b. Aug. 27, 1851 ; unm. 1767 Frank SIU Sterling, b. Sept. 7, 1864; m. May 12, 1886, Sarah Yardley, b. May 19, 1849, dau. of Courtland and Hannah Ann (Brown) Yardley. A florist at Monroe, Mich. No Issue. 1768 Walter Palmer Sterling, b. Nov. 29, 1866; unm. 1769 AbigaU Sterling, b. Dec 17, 1868 ; d. May 28, 1869. 1770 tEmma Morton Sterling, b. June 4, 1860; m. Austin E. Wing. 726 MARY PERKINS (Elisha Perkins, Lydia, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam), h. in South Woodstock, Vt., in 1802; m. In 1819, Horace Wing. Removed to Troy, Miss., with her father's family, where Horace engaged with him in the tanning and shoemaking business. Children : 1771 Frederick Wing, a tanner and currier. 1772 Henry Wing, a physician. 1773 Sarah Wing, m. Charles P. Jones, a teacher. 729 CHARLES ELY PERKINS (brother of the above), h. in South Woodstock, Vt., 1812; m. Sarah Ann Jackson. Lived on the Mississippi River at Campagnois, Mo., where he kept a store to supply steamboats ; d. before 1850. Children : 1774 Mary Perkins, b. in 1842. 1775 Charles Perkins, b. about 1860 ; d. in infancy. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 521 727 HENRY G. PERKINS (Francis Perkins, Lydia, Joseph, Daniel, William), h. in Hartland, Vt., Feb. 14, 1797; m. 1st, in 1821, at FitzwIUiam, N. H., Louisa R. Dutton, dau. of David and Susan (Damon) Dutton of Woodstock, Vt., who d. in 1853 ; m. 2d, in Apr., 1857, Charlotte Porter, of Dover, N. H. Henry was a merchant at Cabot, Vt., and at Keene, N. H., until 1833, when he removed to Boston, Mass., where he was for 22 years cashier of the Boston and Albany R. R. He d. Sept. 13, 1857. Children : 1776 Henry Perkins, b. In Cabot, Oct. 3, 1822 ; graduate of Amherst College, 1846. 1777 Ellen Louisa Perkins, b. in Cabot in May, 1825 ; m. In 1846, Charles E. Parker, an architect of Boston. She d. in Auburndale, Mass., in Apr., 1856. 1778 John S. Perkins, b. in Keene in Apr., 1830, an artist in Boston. 1779 Mary D. Perkins, b. in Keene in Apr., 1833 ; m. Claudius B. Patten of Boston. 1780 Francis WilHam Perkins, b. in Boston in May, 1840 ; m. Laura Simons of Fitzwilliam, N. H. 1781 William Francis Perkins, twin of above. 731 ELIZA D. PERKINS (sister of the above), h. in Hartland, Sept. 17, 1804; m. in Nov., 1836, George Griswold, b. in East Lyme, Conn., in Nov., 1808, son of Sylvanus and Polly Griswold of East Lyme. He was a farmer at East Lyme. She d. July 11, 1867. Children : 1782 Sarah P. Griswold, b. Nov. 17, 1837 ; m. in 1856, Enoch L. Beckwith of East Lyme. 1783 Mary E- Griswold, b. in 1840 ; m. George HaU. 1784 George D. Griswold, b. in 1843 ; m. in 1880, Anna Bush- neU. 1785 Henry P. Griswold, b. In 1846 ; m. Ella Smith. 1786 Frances Charlotte Griswold, b. In 1849 ; d. aged one week. 732 MARY C. PERKINS (sister of the above), b. In Hartland, Aug. 19, 1806 ; m. in 1829, Israel Putnam of Glens FaUs, N. Y. He was a carriage maker by trade. She d. in June, 1843. Children : 1787 George W. Putnam, b. May 8, 1830 ; d. of consumption. 1788 Francis E. Putnam, b. May 8, 1832 ; m. in 1862, Eleanor Briggs. 522 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 734 FRANCES D. PERKINS (sister of the above), h. iu Hart land, June 10, 1810; m. 1st, in Dec, 1833, Joshua Snow, b. in Boston, Mass., in Oct., 1808; d. Jan. 18, 1843, at JacksonviUe, Fla. ; a merchant at MiUbury, Mass. ; m. 2d, in July, 1850, Henry C. Drew, son of Dr. Stephen and EHzabeth (Williams) Drew of Woodstock, Vt. Child by second marriage: 1789 Francis Henry Drew, b. Oct. 4, 1862 ; m. Oct. 4, 1876, Isabella J. Beach of N. Y. City. He was a graduate of Yale Medical School; d. at South Salem, Conn., Nov. 20, 1878. 736 CYRUS PERKINS ( WUliam Perkins, Lydia, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. in South Woodstock, Vt., June 22, 1810; m. Mar. 8, 1836, Sophronia Stratton of Brookfield, b. Oct. 18, 1813, dau. of Ebenezer and Susanna (Dutton) Stratton. Mr. Perkins was a farmer at South Woodstock. ChUdren : 1790 Laura A. Perkins, b. Nov. 17, 1837 ; d. Dec. 16, 1867. 1791 Harriet L. Perkins, b. Sept. 30, 1839 ; d. Sept. 1, 1880. 1792 Munroe W. Perkins, b. Dec. 25, 1841 ; m. Kate Crosby. 1793 Charlotte S. Perkins, b. Feb. 23, 1850 ; m. C. H. Towne. 1794 Ella L Perkins, b. Jan. 5, 1853. 738 SAMUEL FIELD PERKINS (Gains Perkins, Lydia, Jo seph, Daniel, WUUam), h. ui South Woodstock, May 12, 1805 ; m. Sept. 4, 1842, Mary Desire Mclntyre, b. in Hector, N. Y., Feb. 25, 1819, dau. of Thomas and Desire (Barker) Mclntyre. Soon after reaching his maj ority Mr. Perkins moved to Platts burg, N. Y. After living here a year or more he removed to Lock- port, N. Y., then again to Detroit, Mich., where he Hved from 1832 to 1836. Removed again to Grand Rapids, Mich., where he built a tannery and engaged in the boot and shoe business. He d. Feb. 14, 1866. Children : 1795 Frederick Barker Perkins, b. June 13, 1843. 1796 Charies Dunham Perkins, b. Nov. 13, 1845 ; d. May 13, 1847. 1797 Gains WilHam Perkins, b. July 16, 1847. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 523 740 MARCIA PERKINS (sister of the above), b. in South Woodstock, Mar. 1, 1809; m. Apr. 30, 1833, Galo B. Ralph, b. Sept. 8, 1808, son of Jonathan Ralph of Reading. Mr. Ralph was a farmer at Woodstock. Children : 1798 Edward Ralph, b. Mar. 13, 1834; d. Aug. 16, 1874. 1799 AdeHne Ralph, b. Feb. 26, 1836 ; d. July 26, 1867. 742 CHARLES DUNHAM PERKINS (brother of the above), b. in South Woodstock, Mar. 23, 1813 ; m. 1st, Dec 9, 1834, Mari etta Benjamin, b. May 1, 1815, dau. of Samuel and Beulah (Fuller- ton) Benjamin, who d. Mar. 1, 1874; m. 2d, Louisa Johnson, b. Apr. 28, 1835, dau. of Daniel and JuHa (Colburn) Johnson of South Woodstock. Mr. Perkins was for many years a tanner and currier until he became Interested in farming and in the production of maple sugar. In 1882 he removed to North Clarendon, Vt. Children : 1800 EUen Perkins, b. Sept. 9, 1835; m. F. P. Fletcher. 1801 Marietta Perkins, m. Orlando A. Clark. (Perkins Genealogy.) 747 SAMUEL BEEBE STERLING (Ephraim, Ephraim, Jo seph, Jacob, WUliam), b. at New Milford, Conn., Jan. 30, 1806; m. Nov. 7, 1828, Minerva Beard, b. Sept. 2, 1800, dau. of David Beard who came from Milford, Conn., to New Milford about 1788 and who m. Mar. 30, 1790, Polly Comstock. Samuel Sterling was a blacksmith In early life. Later he bought a farm on Sterling Heights, near his father's, where he passed his life. From this farm may be seen the CatskiU Mountains seventy-five miles away on the west, Litchfield, Conn., fifteen miles to the east, and a wide amphitheater of distant hills north and south. Mr. Sterling was distinctly a home-loving man, never having been but a few miles away, and never having ridden on the railway. He d. June 12, 1880. Mrs. Minerva Sterhng d. Nov. 24, 1876. Children : 1802 Homer Sterling, b. Dec. 1, 1829 ; a farmer. Enh.sted Dec 19, 1863, as private in Co. H, 2d Regt., Heavy Artil lery ; discharged for disability Apr. 18, 1864 ; d. unm. Jan. 14, 1865. 524 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1803 tEdward Sterling, b. July 29, 1832; m. Cornelia S. Net tleton. 1804 tMartIn Sterling, b. June 9, 1834 ; m. Susan L. Townsend. 1806 Henry Sterling, b. Sept. 12, 1836 ; d. unm. Apr. 22, 1863. 1806 Mary Eliza Sterling, b. Mar. 4, 1839; m. Jan. 19, 1879, Ambrose B. Judy, b. in W. Va., July 31, 1842. Mary was a teacher of hygiene and other branches until her marriage. Residence, Potomac, 111. 1807 tGeorge Sterhng, b. July 27, 1842; m. Lavinia Reed. 749 CYRUS CURTIS STERLING (brother of the above) , h. at New Milford, Oct. 3, 1808; m. 1st, May 23, 1834, Sarah Ann Beers of Washington, Conn., b. Jan. 13, 1809, who d. Apr. 19, 1836 ; m. 2d, Oct. 6, 1836, Julia Elma Weaver of Washington, b. Apr. 19, 1817, sister of Brice Weaver, who m. Emily Sterling. Cyrus C. Sterling was a farmer at Washington, Conn. On his farm was the famous Steep Rock, a great resort for nature lovers. He was an extensive dealer in cattle, taking large droves to Hart ford fortnightly. He was an active member of the church and rep resented his town In the General Assembly In 1864. He d. June 13, 1867. Mrs. Sterling d. Mar. 19, 1876. Child by first marriage: 1808 t Albert Beers Sterling, b. Feb. 9, 1836; m. Harriet C. Mygatt. Children by second marriage: 1809 Sarah Ann Sterhng, b. Nov. 16, 1838 ; d. unm. Sept. 12, 1858. 1810 DeHa Alzina Sterhng, b. Aug. 13, 1842 ; d. unm. Jan. 16, 1877. 1811 t Vincent Buck Sterhng, b. Nov. 4, 1844; m. Maria M. Nichols. 1812 Margaret Arabella Sterling, b. Aug. 27, 1847; d. Dec 22, 1862. 753 EMILY STERLING (sister of the above), b. at New Mil ford, June 17, 1817; m. June 17, 1839, Brice W. Weaver, b. Apr. 1, 1814. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver Hved at GaylordsviUe, Conn., where he was a farmer and carpenter. He d. May 23, 1882. She d. Nov. 26, 1898. Children, born at GaylordsviUe: 1813 Lucy S. Weaver, b. July 6, 1841 ; m. Nov. 29, 1876, An drew J. Baldwin, b. Aug. 1, 1831, a farmer at Long WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 525 Mountain, New MUford. She d. Jan. 13, 1892. No issue. 1814 EHzabeth A. Weaver, b. Oct. 16, 1842 ; m. Oct. 9, 1870, Byron TurriU, b. in 1840. She d. Sept. 8, 1871. No issue. 1815 Margaret L. Weaver, b. Oct. 26, 1844; unm.; resides (1902) with her unm. brother on the old homestead. 1816 tCyrus P. Weaver, b. Jan. 19, 1847; m. Ruble L. North. 1817 tCaroline E. Weaver, b. May 6, 1852 ; m. William M. Allen. 1818 tVIncent S. Weaver, b. Apr. 19, 1867 ; m. Jennie S. Baker. 1819 Newton B. Weaver, b. June 19, 1860; unm.; lives on his father's farm. 755 SARAH STERLING (David, Ephraim, Joseph, Jacob, Wil liam), h. Feb. 24, 1816; m. Samuel Hubbell Barnes, b. June 28, 1811, son of Andrew and Polly (Giddings) Barnes. He d. Apr. 23, 1881 ; she d. Sept. 4, 1884. Child: 1820 DeHa EHzabeth Barnes, b. Nov. 24, 1835; m. Nelson Bradley Gorham (b. Jan. 4, 1824), and d. Apr. 4, 1857, without issue. Nelson B. Gorham m. a 2d wife (d. Dec. 7, 1892), by whom he had a son. Nel son B., of Wilton, Conn. 756 HOMER STERLING (brother of the above), h. Nov. 9, 1816; m. Jane Camp of Danbury, Conn. Lived at New Canaan, Conn., and d. in 1863-64. Children : 1821 Charles Sterling, lived formerly in Danbury, Conn. 1822 DeHa Sterling. 757 CHARLES STERLING (brother of the above), h. in New Milford, Conn., Mar. 9, 1824 ; m. May 26, 1855, Nancy Vincent Flood, b. at St. Marys, Ga., Jan. 14, 1830, dau. of Samuel Fayer- weather and Rebecca (Grovenstine) Flood. He settled at St. Marys, Ga., In 1851, where he ran a sawmill. He d. there June 22, 1895. Mrs. Sterling d. there Aug. 6, 1893. Children : 1823 tDavid Charles Sterling, b. Aug. 31, 1857; m. Lizzie F. Miller. 1824 t Samuel F. Sterling, b. Apr. 6, 1860 ; m. Mary E. Hopper. 526 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 760 CAPTAIN ELAM STERLING (Elijah, Sylvanus, Stephen, Jacob, William), h. in Trumbull, Conn., Jan. 6, 1791 ; m. Sept. 6, 1829, Susan Hurd, b. Dec. 6, 1801, dau. of Frederic and Hannah (Edwards) Hurd of TrumbuU. Elam saw three days' military service in the War of 1812, from Apr. 15, 1814, to Apr. 17, 1814. For fifteen years Capt. Sterling was engaged In the coasting trade between Boston, New York, and intermediate points. He passed the remainder of his life on the old home farm of his father and grandfather in Trumbull. He served several years as town clerk and was a member of the Trum bull Congregational church. He d. July 22, 1861 ; she d. Jan. 6, 1889. Children, born on the old farm in Trumbull : 1825 tFrederic Starr Sterling, b. Oct. 12, 1830; m. Anna Mary Duckels. 1826 Lucetta Sterling, b. Oct. 5, 1832; d. Nov. 7, 1838, being scalded to death. 1827 Washington Irving Sterling, b. Aug. 11, 1837 ; d. Nov. 9, 1866, from injuries received in being run over by the cars. 762 LUCETTA STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Trum bull, Nov. 12, 1796 ; bapt. in Mar., 1796 ; m. Dec 17, 1816, Albert E. Sherwood, b. Sept. 21, 1794. She d. Apr. 27, 1831. He d. Sept. 22, 1868. Children : 1828 Starr Sherwood, b. Oct. 3, 1817 ; m. Maria GoodseU, who d. young; lived in N. Y. City. He d. Oct. 16, 1886. No issue. 1829 t Stephen Sherwood, b. Dec. 9, 1819; m. Susan Brown. 1830 tWilliam Sherwood, b. Jan. 19, 1823 ; m. Mary H. Nichols. 763 SHERWOOD E. STERLING (brother of the above), bapt. in Trumbull, Oct. 27, 1805 ; m. Rebecca CornweU. He was clerk in the Sterling House in Bridgeport for a number of years, then removed to N. Y. City, where he followed the same calling. He d. July 28, 1856, aged 61 yrs. She d. Mar. 29, 1871, aged 64 yrs. Children : 1831 Elnora A. Steriing, b. July 29, 1834 ; d. Aug. 28, 1862. 1832 WilHam CornweU Sterling, b. In 1836; m. Temperance WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 527 Houston, who d. Aug. 24, 1895, aged 77 yrs. He was employed by an Express Co. in N. Y. City. He d. Sept. 18, 1896, aged 60 yrs., leaving no issue. 765 GEORGE STERLING ^ (PhUip, Sylvanus, Stephen, Jacob, WUliam), b. In Trumbull, Conn., July 21, 1804; m. Oct. 6, 1828, Emmeline Hawley, b. Dec. 5, 1804, dau. of Abijah and Mary (Sum mers) Hawley. (See No. 41.) George Sterling went to Bridgeport, Conn., when eighteen years of age and worked In the store of his uncle, Jesse Sterling. Three years later he entered into commercial partnership with his cousin, Sherwood Sterhng. At the establishment of the Bridgeport Savings Bank he was elected treasurer, a position he held until his death. The bank owed its prosperity in a large degree to Mr. Sterling's " prudence. Integrity and good management." He was closely identified with the church of his town. He united with the North Congregational church on Mar. 4, 1827, and was one of the original members of the South Congregational church, formed in 1830. In 1847 he was chosen deacon of the latter church. George Sterling was a man of broad, liberal mind, modest and benevolent. Mrs. Emmeline Sterling d. Aug. 12, 1868. George Sterling d. Sept. 8, 1871. Children : 1833 Henry Smith Sterling, b. Oct. 10, 1829 ; d. July 26, 1841. 1834 tEdward Sterling, b. Mar. 11, 1831; m. Rebecca Hawley. 1836 Mary Jane Sterling, b. Jan. 16, 1834 ; d. July 23, 1844. 1836 Abijah Hawley Sterling, b. Sept. 8, 1839; d. Sept. 17, 1846. 766 PAMELIA STERLING (sister of the above), h. in Trum buU, June 13, 1806; m. Apr. 18, 1833, Hezekiah Nichols, b. in TrumbuU, Nov. 9, 1808, son of Philo and Katie (Curtis) Nichols. Mr. and Mrs. Nichols removed to Niagara Co., N. Y., imme diately after their marriage, going by way of the Erie canal from Albany, that waterway having been recently completed. They settled on a farm In the town of Cambria where they passed their ' George Sterling's name was perpetuated in the person of George Sterling Lord of Evanston, IU., who was named after him and whose son is Sterhng Lord of East Aurora, N. Y. 528 THE STERLING GENEALOGY lives. Hezekiah d. Feb. 21, 1895. Pamelia was stiU living (1902) at Cambria in her 96th year. Children : 1837 tEH Sterling Nichols, b. June 24, 1835; m. Frances R. Harwood. 1838 George Nelson Nichols, b. Dec. 24, 1837; m. Oct. 20, 1863, Alice Parker. Resided in Kansas, where he was a real estate and loan agent. He d. there Nov. 12, 1901. No issue. 1839 tMary Frances Nichols, b. Mar. 9, 1840; m. Charles Olds. 1840 Emeline PameHa Nichols, b. Mar. 2, 1846. 767 MARY STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Trum buU, July 20, 1809; m. Jan. 9. 1841, John M. Booth, b. Jan. 27, 1808, son of Philo and Annie (Beach) Booth of Trumbull, who d. Mar. 5, 1888. Mary d. Aug. 14, 1901. Children : 1841 Sterling H. Booth, b. Sept. 29, 1842; unm., living on the homestead. White Plains, Trumbull, Conn. P. O. ad dress, Bridgeport, R. F. D. No. 4. 1842 tFrances E. Booth, b. June 14, 1846; m. Reuben H. Sher wood. 1843 Ann Augusta Booth, b. in 1849 ; d. unm. Jan. 29, 1876. 1844 tMary Louise Booth, b. July 26, 1856; m. Ezra B. Dibble. 768 ESTHER ABBY STERLING (sister of the above), b. In TrumbuU, Oct. 23, 1812 ; m. Apr. 13, 1833, RosweU Starr Nichols, b. Aug. 11, 1809, son of Nathan HubbeU and Mary (Nichols) Nichols of Trumbull. R. Starr Nichols was a farmer in Trumbull, where he d. Mar. 16, 1873. Esther d. Jan. 12, 1894. Children : 1846 George Marcus Nichols, b. July 13, 1834 ; Hved in Trum buU; d. unm. July 22, 1897. 1846 Mary Frances Nichols, b. Feb. 4, 1840 ; resides during the summer at the old home, Daniel's Farms, TrumbuU. 769 STEPHEN HAWLEY STERLING (brother of the above), h. in TrumbuU, Jan. 23, 1816; m. Dec. 24, 1846, Rebecca Jane Brinsmade, b. Apr. 25, 1822, dau. of Abraham and Betsey (Beach) Brinsmade. When young, Mr. Sterling spent a short time in the store of his brother George in Bridgeport. The most of WILLIAM STERLING OP HAVERHILL, MASS. 529 his life was passed on the old homestead in Trumbull, part of which his father had inherited from Stephen's grandfather Sylvanus. Parts of this farm were purchased from time to time by him and his father. He d. Feb. 7, 1893. Mrs. Rebecca Sterling d. May 6, 1868. Children : 1847 tGeorge Loomis Sterling, b. Dec. 3, 1855; m. Marie L. Doyle. 1848 tArabeUa Eliza Sterling, b. June 11, 1868; m. George D. Mallett. 1849 Mary Rebecca Sterling, b. Aug. 18, 1860 ; unm. ; Hves In Trumbull and in Bridgeport. 770 LUCRETIA STERLING (Nathaniel, Sylvanus, Stephen, Jacob, WUliam), h. in Trumbull in 1797; m. Ephraim Thompson Edwards, b. in 1797. Mr. Edwards lived in Trumbull. He was elected representa tive to the General Assembly In 1845 ; he d. Mar. 19, 1859. She d. May 6, 1876. Buried at TrumbuU Center. Child: 1850 tElbert Edwards, b. in 1819, m. Anna Nichols. 771 GASSFORD STERLING (brother of the above), b. In Trumbull, Mar. 27, 1800; m. Feb. 9, 1841, EHza Post, b. in Huntington, Conn., dau. of Sylvester and Dolly (Birdseye) Post. Gassford Sterling was a furniture dealer in Bridgeport, Conn. He d. there Sept. 4, 1860. Children : 1851 Emily Sterling, unm. ; living In Bridgeport (1903). A son and dau. d. in infancy. 772 LEGRAND STERLING (brother of the above), h. in TrumbuU, June 12, 1802 ; m. 1st, May 21, 1826, Eloise Burton, b. Oct. 15, 1805, dau. of Ely and Naomia (Summers) Burton of TrumbuU. Eloise d. May 7, 1852. Legrand m. 2d, Harriet E. , b. in 1820. Legrand d. Aug. 21, 1877. Harriet, his widow, d. Oct. 17, 1891. Children by first marriage : 1854 John Burton Sterling, b. In 1828 ; d. unm. Mar. 9, 1855. 1855 Emily Louise Sterling, b. Apr. 6, 1838 ; m. Jan. 20, 1860, Frank W. Smith of Chicago; d. Apr. 1, 1860. 530 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 774 CHARLES NICHOLS STERLING (brother of the above), h. May 10, 1808; m. Minerva Beach, b. Nov. 15, 1817, dau. of Ephraim Wells and Dorothy (Curtis) Beach of TrumbuU, Conn. Charles N. Sterling Hved in Trumbull. In his young manhood he was a teacher, a bright man and a fine speaker ; was also a farmer. He was a thoroughly upright and temperate man and personally resembled Abraham Lincoln. He d. Aug. 7, 1877. Mrs. Minerva Sterling d. Oct. 20, 1898; buried at TrumbuU Center. Children : 1866 Charlotte Sterling, b. Nov. 18, 1840 ; m. 1st, Wakeman Buckley, 2d, George Henry Bradley. Residence, Bridgeport. No issue. 1867 Samuel Sterhng, b. Apr. 8, 1845; m. Esther Richmond, wid. of Henry Mansie. Residence, Bridgeport. No issue. 1858 tGeorge Curtis Sterhng, b. Apr. 3, 1847; m. Maria P. Cramsey. 1859 Charles Sherwood Sterling, b. June 5, 1861. 1860 Woolsey Steriing, b. Oct. 31, 1863; unm.; Hves in Bridgeport. 1861 t John Tolman Sterling, b. June 5, 1857 ; m. Harriet Peck. 1862 Emily Sterling, b. Sept. 28, 1860 ; d. unm. July 20, 1884. 777 MARY ANN STERLING (Jesse, Sylvanus, Stephen, Jacob, William), b. in Aug., 1805; m. Oct. 27, 1825, "Gen." Charles De Forest, b. Aug. 10, 1795, in Monroe, Conn., son of Nehemiah De Forest by his second wife Eleanor Hicock. In early manhood he taught school in Easton, Conn. ; after wards he settled in Bridgeport, where he engaged in the wholesale grocery trade. His title was one of curtesy rather than gained from miHtary service. Mrs. Mary A. De Forest d. Apr. 12, 1839. He m. 2d, Oct. 5, 1842, Maria Louise Hopkins, b. in 1820, and had by her Charles Edward, b. Aug. 4, 1843 ; d. Aug. 22, 1843, and Arthur Hopkins, b. Mar. 27, 1857 ; d. Nov. 27, 1905. Gen. Charles d. in Bridgeport, July 28, 1865. His widow m. 2d, the Rev. Benjamin L. Swan of Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y., and was Hving, again widowed, in Bridgeport in 1906. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 531 Children : 1863 tEHzabeth De Forest, b. Oct. 6, 1826; m. Frederick Hawley. 1864 tAnna Maria De Forest, b. Aug. 11, 1828; m. Lucius B. Boomer. 1866 Charles Sterling De Forest, b. Oct. 25, 1830 ; d. Oct. 8, 1839. 1866 tSarah Sterhng De Forest, b. Oct. 30, 1834; m. Henry A. Rust. 1867 Edward Francis De Forest, b. Feb. 26, 1836; d. Sept. 19, 1839. 778 SUSAN E. STERLING (sister of the above), m. Jan. 6, 1836, Dr. David H. Nash, b. Mar. 21, 1811, son of Dr. William B. and Ruth M. (Eliot) Nash of Bridgeport, Conn. He graduated from Yale, M.D., in 1834, and practiced in Bridgeport. She d. in 1888. Children : 1868 WilHam S. Nash, b. Nov. 7, 1836. 1869 Andrew E. Nash, b. Jan. 29, 1837. 1870 Jesse E. Nash, b. July 10, 1842; living In Bridgeport (1903). 779 CHARLES FREDERICK STERLING (brother of the above), b. about 1814; m. Emeline Brooks, dau. of Benjamin and Sybil (Benjamin) Brooks. Mr. Sterling was a lawyer and associated with his wife's brother- in-law, the eminent attorney, Charles Thorne Cromwell. He was a writer of considerable repute, contributing to Bridgeport and New York newspapers and was the author of several novels, among them two works relating to New York and Long Island, named respectively " Red Coats or the Sack of Unquowa " and " Buff and Blue." Mr. Sterling d. in Bridgeport in 1851 and his wife d. the same year. Children : 1871 Gregory Brooks Sterling, d. in Infancy. 1872 Jessica Sterling, d. in infancy. Two sons, d. in infancy. 1875 t Bertha Sterling, b. in 1850; m. Lucius S. Boomer. 780 SARAH CAROLINE STERLING (sister of the above), m. the Hon. Philo Clark Calhoun, b. at Danbury, Conn., 532 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Dec 4, 1810, son of Philo and Sally (McLean) Calhoun of Danbury. Mr. Calhoun was engaged In the manufacture of saddlery in Bridgeport, Conn., for many years. He was elected president of the Conn. National Bank In Mar., 1847, and continued as such tiU 1864, when he was elected president of the Fourth National Bank of N. Y. City. He was an alderman of Bridgeport, 1852, mayor 1855, member of the Leglsature and State Senate; was a director of the Farragut Fire Insurance Co., treasurer of New Central Coal Co., trustee of the mortgagees of several railroad companies and a member of the Union League and Union Clubs, N. Y. He d. Mar. 16, 1883. She d. May 15, 1894. Children : 1876 Edward Sterling Calhoun, m. AHce Hersey, of Taunton, Mass. ; he d. in 1889, leaving a dau., Mrs. Robert Hacklnson of Salt Lake City, and other children. 1878 Louise Caroline Calhoun, m. George W. Latham, of Lynchburg, Va. ; had a son, Harry W., who d. in Los Angeles, Cal., in 1896. She is a wid., residing in Bridgeport with her son Calhoun, the only sur vivor of five children. 1881 Julia Ellsworth Calhoun, m. William B. Cragin of Rye, N. Y., a merchant in Brooklyn, N. Y. Ch. : Calhoun, Louise W., William B., Arthur Sterhng, Ellsworth, Adele C, and Charles C. 1889 Charles Morrell Calhoun, m. Julia Sanford of Bridgeport, where they reside. Ch. : Philo C, Katharine, and John C. 1893 Mary Sterling Calhoun, m. James S. Burke of Brooklyn, N. Y. ; have one dau. Florence C. 781 EZRA GREGORY STERLING (brother of the above), m. Sarah E. Burr, b. Feb. 25, 1831, dau. of Jonathan S. and Mary (Stevens) Burr of Brooklyn, N. Y. He was a coal dealer in New York. She d. May 19, 1888. Children : 1895 Mary Sterling, b. Apr. 15, 1864; Hving, unm. in Brook lyn, N. Y. 1896 Jessie Sterhng, b. Mar. 13, 1856. 1897 PhUo Calhoun Sterling, b. Nov. 23, 1857. 1898 John Henry Sterling, b. Mar. 26, 1860. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 533 783 STERLING SHERMAN (David Sherman, Mary, Stephen, Jacob, William), h. Mar. 1, 1776; m. Anna Kirtland. Capt. Sterling Sherm.an was a member of the firm of Beach (Dr. James E.) and Sherman of Bridgeport, Conn., In which he was associated with his brother Isaac. They were dealers in gro ceries, dry goods, etc., and ran a packet line to N. Y. Their boat was named The Bridgeport. Children : 1899 Isaac Sherman, m. Eliza, dau. of F. C. Bassett, and had David, who settled near Cleveland, O. ; Henry, Jane, and Rebecca H., who m. 1st, Marcus Sterling (No. 1920), 2d, Henry Seymour. 1903 Jane Sherman, m. Alexander Hamilton. 1904 Hervey Sherman, b. Apr. 15, 1805 ; d. July 1, 1805. 788 ISAAC SHERMAN (brother of the above), h. Sept. 25, 1788; m. Dec 23, 1810, Maria Burroughs, b. in June, 1792, dau. of Stephen Burroughs, Jr., and Mary Jennings. Esquire Sherman took a prominent part in the affairs of his town and held several town offices for a long term of years. He collected considerable historical data regarding the early settlers of Stratfield which he embodied in a manuscript book styled " Esq. Sherman's RecoUections." He d. Nov. 23, 1863. Children : 1905 Mary Sherman, d. young. 1906 Eliza Sherman, m. Darwin Warner. 1907 t Jane Eleanor Sherman, m. Rowland B. Lacey. 791 ISAAC EATON BEACH (Hulda Sherman, Mary, Stephen, Jacob, WilUam), b. In Bridgeport, May 23, 1802; m. Sept. 14, 1823, EHza Hawley, b. in Bridgeport, Apr. 20, 1802, dau. of Gurdon and Ann (Hawley) Hawley. Gurdon was a brother of Ruth, who m. Philip (No. 320), son of Sylvanus Sterling (No. 131). Isaac E. Beach d. Mar. 16, 1877. Children : 1908 John H. Beach, b. In Bridgeport, Aug. 9, 1824 ; m. Nov. 29, 1869, Mary E., dau. of Orson and PameHa (Chapman) Merchant of Redding, b. Feb. 18, 1827. John H. Beach was a farmer near Bridgeport. 1909 George Eaton Beach, b. in Bridgeport, May 16, 1832; 534 THE STERLING GENEALOGY m. June 1, 1853, Augusta, dau. of Charles and Har riet (Warner) Edmond, b. Aug. 6, 1831. George E. Beach was a tailor in Bridgeport. He d. Apr. 27, 1877. 793 CAPT. JOHN WILLIAM STERLING (David, Abijah, Stephen, Jacob, WUliam), h. in Bridgeport, Conn., Sept. 4, 1796; m. 1st, Jan. 18, 1832, Mary R. Judson, b. Apr. 10, 1807, dau. of Daniel and Sarah (Plant) Judson, who d. June 2, 1838 ; m. 2d, Aug. 20, 1839, Catharine T. Plant, b. Jan. 5, 1816, dau. of the Hon. David and Catharine (Tomlinson) Plant. Mr. Sterling's intense love for the sea was of early develop ment, and his father after vainly offering him a college educa tion as an inducement to remain at home, shipped him before the mast under his uncle Capt. Daniel Sterling, on board the Aris- tomenes, bound for Liverpool and Archangel, in the hope that the length and hardship of the voyage would cure him of his boyish fancy. England was then searching our decks for her seamen, and the " protection " which he carried is stiU in existence. It bears date Oct. 16, 1810, and describes him as " an American Seaman, aged fourteen years, of the height of four feet, eight inches and a half, dark complexion, dark hair, black eyes." The ship lay at Liverpool three months, during which he at tended night school and studied navigation. Afterwards at Ar changel, he was enchanted with the wonders of the bursting Arctic summer, and his eleven months of absence only served to fix more firmly his choice of " a life on the ocean wave." At eighteen years of age he sailed as second mate on the ship Fingal, which carried General Proctor back to England after the disastrous defeat of the British and Indian army at Tippecanoe. It was a stormy passage, and night after night the old general came on deck, fearful lest the ship should founder, entrusted to the charge of the " boy of eighteen." In the summer of 1817 he was offered the command of a brig. He accepted it, engaged his crew, and superintended the loading of the cargo ; but upon making application at the custom house for clearance papers, just before the vessel was ready for sea, it transpired that the captain was but twenty years old, and the Capt. John W. Sterling '^ WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 535 underwriters refused to insure either vessel or cargo. The owners desired to retain him as first mate, but he declined, saying that " where he had once been master he could not be man," and shipped as mate on the Nestor, for another firm. At twenty-one years of age Captain Sterling was master of the ship Garonne, between New York and Havana, a post of danger and responsibility, as that part of the Atlantic was then infested by pirates. He made many subsequent voyages to Europe, South America, the Phihppine Islands, and Canton. He was in Buenos Ayres during one of the wildest outbreaks of its years of revolution, and learning one day that the mob was burn ing and piUaging the business portion of the city, he went to the banking house where his ship's moneys and papers were deposited, withdrew them all and carried them, with loaded pistols, through streets swarming with an enraged populace to the protection of the United States flag which floated from his masthead. In 1823 he commanded the Splendid, of eight hundred tons, the largest ship which had till then been built. She sailed to New Orleans, thence to Havre de Grace and Canton, and at each port was visited by thousands and excited as much wonder and admira tion as the famous clippers and the Great Eastern of later periods. It was Captain Sterhng's rare fortune to witness several of the events which have a place in history. Allowed, when a mere child, to make a pleasure trip to New York with the elder Capt. John Brooks, he stood on the dock on the memorable Sunday afternoon in 1807 when Robert Fulton's Clermont started on her first trip up the Hudson. He was at Harvre de Grace when Napoleon returned from Elba, and witnessed the wUd enthusiasm of the French and the precipitate fiight of the EngHsh ships from the harbor. A few days later Bonaparte's sister, the Princess Bacciocchi, came with her daughter on board the Fingal, and the lively French girl was charmed with the young American sailor, who spoke with her In her own language and ran up the masts for her amusement. He was in Canton and witnessed the great fire, Nov. 1, 1822, and in 1830 saw the first train started on the Liverpool and Manchester railway. 536 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Captain Sterling left the sea In 1835 with a reputation for seamanship. Integrity, and humanity unsurpassed among the mer chant captains of his time. During his twenty-five years of seafaring he never met with a serious disaster. He sailed for the most prominent merchants in the South American and China trades, — the Howlands, Minturns, Aspinwalls, and Grinnells. Among seamen he was known as just and generous, " the kindest hearted captain upon the seas," yet his discipline was perfect and his ship after months on the ocean would come into port in splendid condition, clean and trim as a man-of-war. He was widely known as a most skillful navigator, and his magnificent seamanship came into request on both sides the Atlantic. He retired in the prime of life In full health and vigor, and for years after he left the service he was in constant receipt of letters from the wealthiest merchants both of this country and England, offering him their largest and finest ships. Captain Sterling was a man of great mental power, fine lit erary acquirements and retentive memory. He not only spoke French and Spanish fluently, but was well read in the classics of both languages, and he possessed an unusually extensive and accurate knowledge of the best English literature and a love for it rare even among scholars. Modest to a fault and reticent among strangers, he was a delightful companion in the circle of his intimate friends and at his own fireside. His love for home and country was as deep as his early passion for the sea. There were few who more clearly foresaw the Civil War or more fully comprehended the magnitude and significance of the struggle, than Captain Sterling. He had been too generous to his friends, too ready to assist those in need, and too devoted to the interests of his children, ever to have accumulated a large fortune; but all that he could command he turned to the service of the govern ment even when the credit of the nation was lowest, saying that " if the Union were lost there would be nothing left worth saving." He sincerely regretted being too old to enter the naval service and fight for the flag under which he had sailed so many years and which he loved with a true sailor's devotion. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 537 He was four years, from 1854, a director of the Bridgeport Bank. In 1836 he bought of the heirs of Abram Tomlinson the corner south of the Congregational church in Stratford. The spot is still occupied by the family and is known as the Sterling Homestead. Here he spent the last thirty years of his life and died Feb. 13, 1866. (This sketch of Capt. Sterling's life is from Orcutt's History cf Stratford and Bridgeport, 1886). Mrs. Catharine Sterling was still living in Stratford (1902). Mr. Sterling is buried in the Congregational burying place in Bridgeport, as is the first wife, Mary (Judson) Sterling. Children by first marriage: 1910 tSarah Sterling, b. Oct. 28, 1832; m. Robert H. Wet more. 1911 Mary Judson Sterling, b. In Feb., 1838; d. Sept. 14, 1838. Children by second marriage : 1912 t Catharine Mary Sterling, b. May 9, 1841 ; m. Rufus W. Bunnell. 1913 t John WilHam Sterhng, b. May 12, 1844. 1914 Cordelia Sterling, b. Mar. 18, 1846; unm.; lives In Stratford, Conn. 794 DAVID STERLING (brother of the above), b. In Bridge port, July 9, 1799 ; m. Mar. 6, 1822, Emma Waterman. He was a printer and later a manufacturer in Bridgeport. He went to CaHfomia in 1848 and d. there Aug. 31, 1849. Children : 1915 tEHza Coffin Sterhng, b. Aug. 27, 1824; m. WilHam C. Ellison. 1916 tRobert Henry Sterling, b. Feb. 29, 1828; m. Jane Wheaton. 796 THE HON. SHERWOOD STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Bridgeport, May 23, 1803; m. Nov. 6, 1825, Jane Ehzabeth Hawley, b. Sept. 27, 1805, dau. of Aaron and GrisseU (Summers) Hawley. (See No. 41.) Sherwood Sterling was one of the foremost citizens of Bridge port and of Fairfield, where he lived during the latter years of his 538 THE STERLING GENEALOGY life on the old homestead of his grandfather, Joseph Strong. This home was about a mile and a half out of the viUage of Bridge port, in the township of Fairfield. He was made deacon of the South Congregational church of Bridgeport In 1833. He repre sented Bridgeport in the General Assembly of the State in 1843, and was Representative to that body from Fairfield in 1857 and from 1860 to 1864 inclusive. He was mayor of the Borough of Bridgeport in 1847 and 1848. He was the first president of the Bridgeport City Bank, elected for one year in 1842, a trustee of the Institution and was again made president of the bank In 1864 for a term of six years. He went into partnership In 1848 with Elbert E. Hubbell in the wholesale grocery trade and continued in that connection until 1866. Mr. Sterhng d. suddenly of apoplexy, Oct. 31, 1869. Mrs. Sterling d. Oct. 31, 1881. Children : 1917 t John William Sterling, b. Sept. 16, 1826 ; m. Mary C. Wade. 1918 Cornelius Sterling, b. Aug. 18, 1828; m. Susan Augusta, dau. of Gurdon and Matilda (Peck) HaU. They resided In Bridgeport, where he d. in 1851, without issue. 1919 tPrederlck Sterhng, b. July 3, 1830; m. Minerva L. Barnum. 1920 tMarcus Sterling, b. Nov. 29, 1831; m. Rebecca H. Sher man. 1921 Thomas Waterman Sterling, b. June 24, 1833; d. July 16, 1853. 1922 Susan Hawley Sterling, b. Apr. 2, 1836; m. in May, 1862, Lewis B., son of Cyrus Silliman. Residence: Bridgeport. No issue. 1923 t CaroHne Clinton Sterhng, b. Jan. 15, 1837; m. Stephen Burroughs. 1924 tJane EHzabeth Sterhng, b. July 29, 1838; m. William E. Seeley. 1925 tSherwood Sterling, b. Apr. 4, 1840; m. Fanny White. 1926 David Sterling, b. July 20, 1844 ; a soldier in the Re bellion. 1927 tHenry Summers Sterling, b. July 12, 1846; m. JuHa Burr. 1928 tHenrietta Day Sterhng, b. Sept. 16, 1847; m. JuHan H. Sterling. (See No. 1941.) WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 539 797 ANN STRONG STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Bridgeport, July 23, 1805 ; m. Oct. 2, 1826, Mark Moore, a lawyer of Bridgeport, and for many years judge of probate there. He d. in 1851. She d. Aug. 9, 1859. Children : 1929 Helen Moore, b. Oct. 3, 1830 ; d. unm. 1930 Mary Moore, b. Oct. 6, 1840 ; d. unm. 1931 Annette Moore, b. Aug. 15, 1845 ; m. In 1867, John B. Russell, son of Benjamin and Sarah (Curtiss) Rus sell ; farmer at Woodbury, Conn. ; removed later to Bridgeport. 798 CORNELIA STERLING (sister of the above), h. in Bridge port, Aug. 13, 1806 ; m. Jan. 24, 1838, WilHam Rufus BunneU, b. at Meredith, N. Y., Mar. 6, 1806, son of Rufus and Diantha (Fitch) BunneU. He m. 1st, June 6, 1832, Sarah Haight, b. in Bath, N. Y., Jan. 28, 1807, dau. of Gen. Samuel S. and Sarah (Matthews) Haight of Angehca, N. Y., who d. Apr. 29, 1835. She was the mother of Diantha Fitch, b. in Ossian, N. Y., Mar. 9, 1832; m. George W. Hart; and of Rufus WilHam, b. Feb. 11, 1835, who m. Catharine Mary Sterling (No. 1912). WUHam R. BunneU hved from 1828 to 1834 in the towns of Ossian and Burns, in Livingston and Allegany counties, N. Y., on a track of 1100 acres, being a breeder of fine sheep. He was super visor for Ossian for two years, a captain and major of militia at Burns. He removed in the fall of 1833 to Bridgeport, Conn., and exchanged his farm and stock for an interest in " The Pequonnock Manufacturing Co.," or Bunnell's Mills, makers of cotton and woollen goods. He was for ten years town and city assessor. He d. Nov. 6, 1872. Cornelia d. Jan. 31, 1883. Children, born In Bridgeport : 1932 David Sterling BunneU, b. May 24, 1839; d. Oct. 21, 1840. 1933 Sarah BunneU, b. Nov. 10, 1840; d. Dec. 2, 1840. 1934 t James Sterling BunneU, b. Nov. 15, 1843; m. Katharine T. Mapes. 1935 JuHa Haight BunneU, b. Mar. 29, 1846 ; unm. 1936 tKatharine S. BunneU, b. Feb. 11, 1847; m. Dr. George F. Lewis. 1937 Anne Strong BunneU, b. Sept. 16, 1848 ; d. Aug. 6, 1850. 540 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1938 Henry Bunnell, b. Feb. 6, 1861 ; d. Feb. 7, 1866. 1939 John Sterling Bunnell, b. May 11, 1853; d. May 15, 1853. 1940 CordeHa Waterman Bunnell, b. June 23, 1866 ; d. June 26, 1855. 801 WOOLSEY G. STERLING (Daniel, Abijah, Stephen, Jacob, WUliam), b. in Bridgeport, Conn., June 14, 1807; m. May 1, 1834, EHza C. Quackenbos, b. Feb. 25, 1820, dau. of Dr. Nicholas Quackenbos and Ann Neville of New York. (Talcott's N. Y. and N. E. Families.) Woolsey was a wholesale grocer in Bridgeport in company, first with P. C. Wheeler, later with his brother Daniel H. Sterling. He retired In 1849. Woolsey Sterling d. Sept. 26, 1867. She d. Dec. 23, 1896. Children (none of whom married) : 1941 Ann EHza Sterling, b. Feb. 3, 1836 ; d. . 1942 Henry Sterling, b. May 4, 1838; d. Dec. 26, 1883. 1943 Clarence Sterling, b. June 28, 1843 ; member of the city council, Bridgeport. 1944 Leonard Sterling, b. July 28, 1845 ; resides In Bridgeport with his brother. 804 THE HON. DANIEL HENRY STERLING (brother of the above), h. in Bridgeport, July 10, 1819; m. Dec. 6, 1842, Maria M. Beck, b. in Philadelphia, Penn., Feb. 25, 1820, dau. of WilHam C. and Matilda (McCoy) Beck.^ Daniel H. Sterling was fitted for coUege in the school of the Rev. Birdsey G. Noble and entered Yale in the class of 1839 but changed to Union College, at Schenectady, N. Y., and was grad uated in 1840. Soon after he entered the firm of P. C. Wheeler and Company, wholesale grocers. This firm consisted of Mr. * Ancestry or Mabia M. (Beck) Sterling Paulus JuUanus Michaelus Beck, b. in Nuremburg in 1725, came to Philadelphia, Penn., Aug. 25, 1752; m. Apr. 5, 1757, in Philadelphia, Maria Magdalena Schineder, b. Aug. 21, 1728. They had eight children, all of whom d. in infancy except Paul Beck, Jr., b. Sept. 20, 1760, Anna Maria Beck, b. Apr. 30, 1766, and Maria Magdalena Beck, b. July 18, 1772. Paul Beck, Jr., m. Dec. 3, 1783, Margaret Parker. They had five children. The youngest was William Currie Beck, b. July 5, 1796 ; m. May 28, 1819, Matilda McCoy, dau. of Henry and Dorcas McCoy of Baltimore. Their three children were: Maria McCoy Beck, b. Feb. 25, 1820, m. Daniel H. Sterhng; Juhan Beck, b. Dec. 26, 1821 ; and WiUiam Henry Beck, b. Sept. 27, 1823. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 541 Wheeler and Daniel's brother Woolsey. Daniel soon became a partner and upon the decease of Mr. Wheeler in May, 1841, the firm became D. H. Sterling & Company. The place of business was on Water street at the foot of WaU street, and was at the time the leading grocery house of the town. In 1849 his brother retired from the firm and Mr. Sterhng engaged in the flour trade. In 1845 and 1846 he built his house, living meanwhile in the Sterling Hotel on Main street. This home stood upon the trian gular piece of ground, given him by his father and inherited by Daniel, Sr., from Capt. Abijah, his father. The plot was bounded by what is now Franklin street, Washington avenue, and Main street. This house was for a long time one of the show places of Bridgeport, surrounded by ample grounds, gardens, and groves of trees, reached by wide drives from the street. Many distin guished men were entertained here, among them Bayard Taylor, Wendell Phillips, and Edward Everett, and it was for many years the social center of the growing city. The house was razed in the winter of 1901—2 to make room for a business block. Daniel H. Sterling was elected a director of the Connecticut Bank, Sept. 7, 1854, and continued as such until June 5, 1875, when he was elected president of that institution, which position he held until his decease. He was also a corporator of the City Savings Bank and one of Its vice-presidents. He was vice-president of the board of education and chairman of the finance committee and was a valued member of the First Congregational church, acting as committeeman and treasurer for a number of years. In the years 1848 to 1851 and 1853, 1858, 1870, and 1871 he was a member of the common council and in 1855 and 1859 of the board of aldermen. He was elected mayor of Bridgeport In 1860 and re-elected in 1861 and 1862, and during his occupancy of the office was a thorough Union man, sustaining the efforts of the " War Governor " William A. Buckingham, with whom he was closely identified. Mayor Sterling went to Washington several times In the interests of the Union's cause, once to confer with Gideon Wells, twice to meet Abraham Lincoln, twice he went to the front before Gettysburg. From his private fortune he gave $26,000 toward 542 THE STERLING GENEALOGY the war, soldiers, and their families. At the outbreak of the war. Mayor Sterling raised the flag over his home and this banner floated from its staff through winter and summer until the fall of Richmond. The flag is now in possession of the G. A. R. of Bridgeport. During the time of the draft riots in New York City, southern sympathizers in Bridgeport threatened to burn the mayor's house and to kill him, and it became necessary to protect his life and property by detailing a detachment of soldiers as a guard. Mrs. Daniel H. Sterling was president of the Soldiers' Aid Society, organized May 16, 1861, many meetings of which or ganization were held in the Sterling parlors. After the close of the war it was through the efforts of these ladies that a sub scription was raised to build a soldiers' monument, plans for which were drafted at the Sterling homestead. Mrs. Sterling held the trowel at the laying of the comer-stone in August, 1866. The monument was dedicated Aug. 17, 1876, with the grandest ceremonials the city had ever witnessed. The Hon. Daniel H. Sterling left a large estate at his death. This Included his home, a half interest in his father's place op posite, half of the land where now is Catharine street and Madi son avenue, half of the Sterling Hotel property, besides other real estate and personal property. Through Htigation most of this estate was lost to the heirs. A year after Mr. Sterling's death the old homestead caught fire. The blaze was extinguished by the fire engine " The D. H. Sterling, No. 1." This was the first steam fire engine in the city and was acquired while Daniel was mayor. The common council voted to name It after him. The name still remains over the door of the engine house. Daniel H. Sterling d. suddenly in Bridgeport, Mar. 1, 1877. He is burled near his father In Mountain Grove cemetery. Mrs. Maria M. Sterling was still living in Bridgeport (1902) with her daughter. ChUdren, bom in Bridgeport: 1941 t Juhan Henry Sterling, b. Mar. 14, 1845; m. Henrietta D. Sterling (No. 1928). 1942 Gertrude McCoy Sterling, b. Apr. 4, 1847 ; m. June 4, WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 543 1883, WilHam E. BailHe. Reside in Bridgeport. No issue. 1943 Matilda McCoy Sterling, b. Aug. 21, 1849; m. Feb. 24, 1881, Walter S. Balllie, brother of WilHam. Resi dence, South America. No issue. 805 ALEXANDER FREDERICK STERLING (Frederick, Abijah, Stephen, Jacob, William), b. in Huntington, Fairfield Co., Conn., June 21, 1817 ; m. June 16, 1849, Ehzabeth Jordan, b. in Cooperstown, N. Y., Mar. 24, 1820, dau. of Ambrose Lord Jordan, attorney general of N. Y. State, and CorneHa C. (Phillips) Jordan, dau. of Capt. Jacobus and Cornelia (Fonda) PhUHps. Mr. Sterling came to New York with his parents when a child. He was a man of scholarly attainments and abundant resources and led a quiet, uneventful life. He d. Jan. 31, 1885. His wife d. Aug. 15, 1878; buried in Mountain View cemetery, Bridgeport. Only child: 1944 tMargaret Vincent Sterhng, b. Sept. 14, 1853; m. Clar ence A. Postley. 806 SUSAN MATILDA HUBBELL (Levi Hubbell, Eunice, Stephen, Jacob, WUliam), h. Oct. 19, 1804; m. Sept. 21, 1823, Monson Hawley, b. Apr. 10, 1803, son of Capt. Abijah and Mary (Summers) Hawley and brother of Emeline, who m. George, son of PhiHp Sterling. (See No. 41.) Susan d. Nov. 25, 1845. Monson m. 2d, Nov. 4, 1846, Jane Kirtland, dau. of S. C. and Harriet (Bostwick) Kirtland, b. Aug. 31, 1817, by whom he had: Hattie, b. May 31, 1848; Charles, b. Aug. 26, 1861; and John, b. Nov. 22, 1849. Monson Hawley began clerking in the store of Jesse Sterling m Bridgeport, Conn., when seventeen years of age. Jesse Ster hng was then postmaster of the Borough of Bridgeport and it was the clerk's duty upon the arrival of the mail each day to read pub licly the addresses on the letters, that persons present might know if there were letters for them. He bought out Sterling in the store in 1826 and enlarged his sphere of mercantile endeavor. He owned several stores in Bridgeport and elsewhere and had large Interests In shipping in the coasting and whaling trades. He was president of the Pequon- 544 THE STERLING GENEALOGY nock National Bank for several years and was mayor of Bridge port for the years 1866, 1867, and 1869. He d. Oct. 22, 1891. The children of Monson and Susan M. Hawley were: 1945 John M. Hawley, b. June 11, 1824; d. Mar. 5, 1849. 1946 AdeHne Hawley, b. Apr. 26, 1827. 1947 Susan Hawley, b. Dec. 13, 1831. 1948 Levi R. Hawley, b. Sept. 30, 1833. 1949 Amanda Hawley, b. July 15, 1837 ; d. Aug. 3, 1866. 1960 Fanny Hawley, b. Feb. 14, 1841. 1951 Louise Hawley, b. Apr. 2, 1842; m. Feb. 5, 1868, John B., son of Josiah and Charlotte (Baldwin) Hubbell. All b. in Bridgeport, except Levi, b. In California. 809 ANN MARIA HUBBELL (sister of the above), b. May 9, 1811 ; m. June 19, 1833, Charles Toucey. Children : 1952 Francis Henry Toucey, b. Mar. 14, 1834. 1953 Levi HubbeU Toucey, b. Aug. 21, 1836; m. Esther M. Ayres. 1954 Harriet Susan Toucey, b. June 14, 1839; m. Sept. 6, 1870, the Rev. Francis TobdeU, and d. Apr. 22, 1873. 1956 Maria Augusta Toucey, b. Mar. 2, 1841; d. Sept. 26, 1862. 1956 Edward Toucey, b. July 8, 1844 ; m. May 1, 1879, Rosa J. Matson. 1957 WilHam Henry Toucey, b. Jan. 31, 1848; d. Nov. 26, 1849. 812 CHARLES STEPHEN STERLING (Nathaniel, WUUam, WUliam, WUliam, Richard, WUliam), h. in WUton, Conn., Mar. 24, 1804 ; m. at Liverpool, N. Y., Nov. 15, 1836, Armenia Hasbrouck, b. in Duchess Co., N. Y., June 15, 1806, dau. of Benjamin and Hannah (Green) Hasbrouck. Dr. Charles S. Sterling removed from Connecticut to Lafay ette, Onondaga Co., N. Y., with his parents. He had an academic education and studied medicine In Pompey in the office of a physi cian and upon his admission to practice moved to Euclid, Onon daga Co., and opened an office in 1832. The first entry in his account book and diary is " commenced boarding with Wm. Coon at one dollar, fifty cents per week, including room," and his first " case " was extracting teeth, for which he received thirteen WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 545 cents. In 1835 he removed to Liverpool, on the east shore of Onondaga Lake, where he continued in practice until his death. Mrs. Armenia Sterling d. Mar. 21, 1876. Dr. Sterling d. Sept. 9, 1884 ; both buried at Liverpool. Children, born in Liverpool : 1958 Charles Sterhng, d. in infancy. Two babies d. in infancy. 1961 Charles Nathaniel Sterling, b. Feb. 20, 1843. He en hsted in Co. F, 12th Regt., N. Y. Vol. Infty., Apr. 24, 1861, a company organized in Liverpool, mustered in at Elmira, N. Y. ; d. in N. Y. City, Aug. 7, 1874 ; buried at Liverpool. 1962 Mary EHzabeth Sterling, b. Sept. 5, 1848, a sufferer from epilepsy since childhood; d. In Apr., 1904, In Liv^ erpool, unm. 814 ELLICE A. STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Con necticut, Apr. 24, 1816; m. May 12, 1841, Philander Hasbrouck, b. In 1809 in Duchess Co., N. Y., son of Benjamin and Hannah (Green) Hasbrouck, brother of Armenia above. Mr. Hasbrouck when a young man was a tailor, later a farmer. He removed to Liverpool, N. Y., in 1828. Mrs. ElHce Hasbrouck d. in Wilton, Conn., Sept. 12, 1847, and is buried there beside her parents. Philander d. in Liverpool in 1895. ChUd: 1963 Fanny Nathanelia Hasbrouck, b. in WUton, June 28, 1844; unm.; living in 1901 in the old home of her uncle Charles Sterling at Liverpool. 815 WILLIAM WILTSHIRE STERLING (brother of the above), b. In Lafayette, N. Y., Oct. 3, 1819; m. May 22, 1844, Mary Miller, b. in Marcellus, N. Y., Nov. 12, 1821, dau. of Nathaniel Miller, a native of Long Island, and McClenthen. Mr. Sterling removed to Wisconsin in 1845, to Connecticut in 1848, and returned West in 1853 and settled at Galesburg, IU., where he remained until 1861, removing in that year to Daven port, la., and later to Tipton, la. Was for many years engaged in selling sewing machines and organs and more recently nursery stock. Living in 1902 in Sioux City, la. 546 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Children : 1964 Almira EHsabeth Sterling, b. in Wilton, Conn., Mar. 3, 1845 ; unm. ; Hves in Sioux City. 1965 tFred Miller Sterling, b. Apr. 20, 1849; m. Sophia G. Daniels. 1966 WiUiam Nathaniel Hoyt Sterling, b. at Conewango, N. Y., Oct. 20, 1861 ; unm. ; an artist in Sioux City. 1967 tCharles Samuel Sterhng, b. Jan. 18, 1858; m. Flora V. Wood. 1968 Mary EHce Sterling, b. at Galesburg, June 30, 1860; unm. ; lives in Sioux City. 824 CHARLES STERLING (Isaac, William, WUliam, WUliam, Richard, WUliam), b. in Wilton, Conn., Oct. 27, 1826; m. 1st, Jan. 1, 1861, Emily Caroline, dau. of William and Anna (Lock- wood) Osborn, who d. Nov. 12, 1864; m. 2d, Mar. 29, 1868, Sarah Ann Dickens, b. May 12, 1848, dau. of Major and Hannah (Keeler) Dickens. A farmer at Cannon, Wilton township. Conn. Child by first marriage: 1969 Flora Sterling, b. June 28, 1862; d. July 14, 1881. Children by second marriage : 1970 t Albert Reed Sterling, b. Jan. 3, 1869; m. 1st, Ida A. Gilbert, 2d, Anna KeUey. 1971 tAHce Sterling, b. Dec. 10, 1870; m. Louis Kroger. 1972 Charles Isaac Sterling, b. Mar. 29, 1872 ; m. 1st, Mar. 1, 1896, Louise RockweU, who d. Mar. 27, 1899; one ch., d. ; m. 2d, May 22, 1901, Carrie . 1973 tLIna Little Sterling, b. June 5, 1874; m. Wilber Wood ruff. 1974 Clara May Sterling, b. May 17, 1878. 1975 Clarence Mortimer Sterling, b. May 17, 1878 ; living at Spring Valley, N. Y., 1902. 1976 tCora Samantha Sterling, b. Jan. 6, 1881; m. Edward Batterson. 1977 WilHam Knapp Sterling, b. Apr. 1, 1885. 1978 Walter WaUace Steriing, b. Oct. 3, 1887. 826 WILLIAM STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Wilton, Dec 2, 1833 ; m. Dec. 26, 1866, Mary Tuttle. He was a truckman at South Norwalk, Conn. Children : 1979 Herbert Sterling, m. Minnie , and has a son, Wil Ham I. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 547 1981 Ida Sterling, unm. 1982 Charies Isaac Sterling, lives at South Norwalk ; m. Fannie , and has three sons, John, Arthur, and Charles. 1986 Clara Sterling, d. Dec. 1, 1866, aged 1 year. 830 HENRY STERLING (Isaac, Samuel, Samuel, WUliam, Richard, WUliam), b. in Pennsylvania, Mar. 12, 1795 ; m. in 1814, AbigaU Murch, b. Dec. 28, 1795. At an early date he removed from Pennsylvania with his father and settled near Dansville, N. Y. In 1817 they again removed to Ontario, Can. Henry took up his residence near Stony Creek, township of Saltfleet, Wentworth Co., on the mountain east of the present city of Hamilton, where he Hved until 1833, when he settled in the township of Townsend, County of Norfolk, Ontario. He was a farmer. He d. at Simcoe, Ontario, Oct. 16, 1873. Abi gaU d. Nov. 30, 1875. Children : 1987 tWIUiam Sterling b. Nov. 12, 1815 ; m. Charlotte Hutch inson. 1988 tisaac Brock Sterhng, b. Jan. 2, 1818 ; m. Mariette TuUar. 1989 tDavid M. Sterling, b. May 19, 1820; m. Catharine G. Carpenter. 1990 tSarah MatUda Sterling, b. Sept. 13, 1822; m. John A. Carpenter. 1991 tRachel PrisciUa Sterling, b. Mar. 21, 1825; m. 1st, Mc- Farland Woolley, 2d, John B. Carpenter. 1992 tLoretta Sterling, b. Mar. 29, 1827 ; m. Adam B. Vrooman. 1993 tWhitney G. Sterling, b. May 6, 1829 ; m. 1st, Louisa D. Widner, 2d, Minerva Sipple. 1994 Margaret Sterling, b. June 28, 1831 ; d. July 4, 1831. 1995 tSarah Ann Sterling, b. Sept. 1, 1832 ; m. Henry Vrooman. 1996 tBenson Sterling, b. Dec. 1, 1834; m. Ann E. Babcock. 1997 tDaniel G. Sterling, b. Oct. 9, 1837; m. Caroline E. Hubbard. 834 MARY (or POLLY) STERLING (sister of the above), b. Nov. 6, 1801; m. Mar. 18, 1818, Bucklin Alderman, b. Aug. 28, 1799, who d. May 27, 1838. Mary d. at Lyons, Ionia Co., Mich., Sept. 9, 1883. Children : 1998 Newton Alderman, b. Dec 2, 1818 ; d. Oct. 28, 1836. 1999 Major Alderman, b. Dec 18, 1820; m. Dec. 14, , 548 THE STERLING GENEALOGY EHza Ann Booth; d. at Fentonville, Genesee Co., Mich., Sept. 14, 1860. 2000 Lucinda Alderman, b. Mar. 16, 1823; m. Aug. 18, 1841, George C. Holmes; d. at Byron, Shiawasse Co., Mich., Mar. 7, 1852. 2001 WilHam Alderman, b. Nov. 13, 1825; m. Emily Green; lived at Muir, Mich. 2002 Abraham Alderman, b. Apr. 24, 1828 ; m. Jan. 1, 1849, Lydia Maynard; d. at his farm at Orleans, Ionia Co., Mich., June 11, 1881. 2003 Curtis Leroy Alderman, b. Aug. 22, 1830; d. Feb. 26, 1848. 2004 Lorena Alderman, b. Jan. 19, 1833; d. Feb. 21, 1842. 2005 Mary M. Alderman, b. Oct. 12, 1835 ; m. July 26, 1852, George C. Holmes; d. at Byron, Mich., Nov. 17, 1860. 2006 Harriet Alderman, b. Mar. 21, 1838 ; m. Aug. 15, 1859, William P. Bush, son of Peter and Sally (Earl) Bush, brother of Albert N., who m. Emily Kimball. (No. 2027.) Resides at Grand Rapids, Mich. Has, with other issue, a dau., Mrs. W. T. Brewer, of Ionia, Mich. 847 ELIZA STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Dansville, N. Y., Feb. 25, 1806; m. in 1822, In Canada, John G. KimbaU, b. in N. H., Dec. 20, 1794. He settled on a tract of 160 acres in White Lake, Oakland Co., Mich., which he cleared. He d. of typhoid fever, Jan. 11, 1857. Eliza d. at Swartz Creek, Mich., July 12, 1887. Children : 2008 EHza D. KimbaU, b. Oct. 11, 1824; m. Charles Holmes, and d. Oct. 11, 1866, leaving two children, now dead. 2009 John T. KimbaU, m. Helen Wheeler ; lived at Muir, Mich. ; had: Ada, NelHe, Cora, Albert, Victor, Julia, Kittie, John and Mabel. The sons live at Muir. 2019 George KimbaU, d. aged 3 yrs. 2020 Margaret Kimball, d. aged 1 yr. Two children d. at birth. 2023 tMary KimbaU, b. Nov. 11, 1831 ; m. 1st, Marcus Dyer, 2d, Matthew Coleman. 2024 WUliam KimbaU, d. aged 19 yrs. 2025 t Simeon M. KimbaU, b. Feb. 16, 1843; m. Chariotte E. Wright. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 549 2026 Henry KimbaU, b. in 1844 ; d. In youth. 2027 tEmily KimbaU, b. Apr. 19, 1850; m. Albert N. Bush. 850 CYRENA STERLING (sister of the above), b. near Dans ville, May 8, 1811; m. Feb. 26, 1828, WilHam McCool, b. in Talbot District, Ontario, Can., Apr. 1, 1807. They removed from Canada to Indiana Nov. 3, 1846, and set tled on a farm In Porter Co., near Valparaiso. WilHam d. there Dec. 8, 1884. Cyrena d. there Nov. 22, 1885. Children : 2028 EH McCool, b. Feb. 4, 1830; d. at Valparaiso, May 26, 1870, unm. 2029 Ceciha McCool, b. Aug. 14, 1832 ; m. May 12, 1852, the Rev. L. B. Kent, and d. Nov. 12, 1867, leaving two daus. ; he was living at Jacksonville, IU., in 1903. 2030 tThomas Walker McCool, b. Nov. 23, 1835 ; m. Frances E. Watson. 2031 Isaac Sterling McCool, b. Mar. 10, 1844; d. at Val paraiso, May 2, 1862. 2032 t WilHam McCool, b. Nov. 5, 1847; m. Marietta Beebe. 2033 tJohn Wesley McCool, b. Sept. 11, 1849; m. 1st, Emma Watson, 2d, LueUa F. Smith. 2034 Mary McCool, b. June 7, 1854; m. George Clineman ; had a son who d. aged 6 mos. She d. July 2, 1881. Five children d. young. 851 KEZIAH STERLING (sister of the above), b. In 1816 ; m. Jabez Sill, b. at East Windsor, Conn., Jan. 11, 1800, son of Jabez and Mary (Osborn) Sill. He m. 1st, Jemima Barber, 2d, Olivia Lee, by whom he had: Byron Washburn, b. Aug. 25, 1824, m. Helen A. Grinnell, and Hved at Ellsworth, O. ; Mason MandvIUe, b. Apr. 7, 1827, d. Sept. 15, 1840; and Catharine Amanda, b. Oct. 26, 1831, m. W. Van Wagner of Avon, N. Y. Jabez lived at Dans ville and Lockport, N. Y. ; he d. at the latter place In Aug., 1843. Keziah lived for some years at East Saginaw, Mich. ; she d. at Lockport, Nov. 1, 1902, and was buried at Dansville. Children : 2040 Caroline Loretta SiU, b. May 18, 1833 ; m. Solomon A. Vrooman of Queenston, Can., son of Solomon and Mary (Brown) Vrooman. (See Nos. 1992 and 1995.) Had one ch., Ida, who m. C. M. Tuttle, whose last known address was Portland, Ore. 550 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 2042 MelviUe Maj or SiU, b. Nov. 13, 1836 ; lived at West Rush, N. Y. 2043 Frederick Barton Sill, b. Apr. 4, 1838. 863 MAJOR JAMES STERLING (Daniel, Samuel, Samuel, WUliam, Richard, William), b. In Braintrim, Wyoming Co., Penn., May 7, 1805 ; m. 1st, May 30, 1824, Keziah Miller Canfield, b. July 17, 1804, In Tioga Co., N. Y., dau. of Enos and Polly Canfield, who d. Aug. 8, 1830; m. 2d, Feb. 3, 1831, Elizabeth Passmore, b. Aug. 14, 1809, dau. of John and EHzabeth (Overfield) Passmore. James Sterhng, called " Maj or " as was his father, although the title had no military significance, removed with his father to the Rock River country in Illinois, in 1836, where they had ex tensive state contracts for the construction of canals and locks for the improvement of navigation on the Rock River. James Ster ling was in charge of the work at a point where now stands the city of Sterling. At an early public meeting of the settlers at this place, called for the purpose of selecting a name for their viUage, several names were proposed as suitable. A native Pennsylvanian, a Mr. Worthington, finally proposed the name of " Sterling," from Maj. James Sterling, who was pres ent, and gave quite a eulogy upon the family, as he had known it In Pennsylvania. So the name was adopted. Sterhng is now a city of some 10,000 population. After the failure of the State of Illinois, by which James Ster ling was financially ruined, he was employed variously in different parts of the West and in his native State. In 1847 he removed with his family from Pennsylvania to Dixon, 111., where he con tinued to live until his death. He continued as a general contrac tor, building canals, bridges, and other public works, and was largely engaged in merchandising, milling, and lumbering. He subsequently retired to his farm, three miles west of Dixon. During the time of the State's insolvency and consequent liti gation, James Sterling made the acquaintance of Abraham Lincoln and a friendship was formed which lasted throughout the remain der of the former's life. One of James's last acts, and one in which he took the greatest pleasure and satisfaction, was in voting for his friend and living to see him elected to the presidency. James Sterling d. at Dixon, 111., of quick consumption, Nov. 15, 1860. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 551 Children by first marriage : 2044 t Amanda M. Sterling, b. Feb. 28, 1827; m. Charles De ment. 2045 tEdwin C. Sterling, b. Mar. 16, 1829; m. Harriet L. Howlett. 2046 tEdward Sterling (twin with the above), m. 1st, Irene Blvins, 2d, Alice Evans. Children by second marriage : 2047 James Sterling, b. Nov. 30, 1833; d. In his 19th year. 2048 Gertrude Sterling, b. Sept. 7, 1837 ; m. June 24, 1868, Dr. Charles J. Reynolds, and d. Jan. 7, 1868, leaving one child, Mary E., unm., living at Colorado Springs, Colo., with her father in 1902. 2050 t Norman P. Sterling, b. Jan. 23, 1840; m. Josephine Fredericks. 2051 Daniel Sterling, b. Mar. 1, 1843; d. when 11 years old. 2052 John M. Sterling, b. Nov. 26, 1849; m. Dora Rickey, Mar. 1, 1883. He is a farmer at Dixon, IU. Elected county treasurer in 1901. Has John, Robert W., and James E. 864 LEWIS STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Brain- trim, Feb. 4, 1807 ; m. at Sunbury, Penn., Oct. 1, 1829, Emily A. Donald, b. there June 13, 1811, dau. of Henry and Margaret (Gobin) Donald of Sunbury, Northumberland Co. Lewis Sterling was a carpenter at Meshoppen, Penn., where he always lived. He d. May 25, 1874. Mrs. Sterhng d. Apr. 10, 1882 ; buried at Meshoppen. Children : 2056 Henry D. Sterling, b. Sept. 18, 1830; d. Nov. 14, 1831. 2057 Charles D. Sterhng, b. Jan. 6, 1833. He served in Co. D, 141st Regt., Penn. Vols., during the RebelHon ; m. Louisa , and removed to St. Joseph, Mo.; d. June 21, 1878, leaving four children, one d., Henry, EmUy, and a dau. Hving. Residence, unknown. 2060 Henry G. Steriing, b. June 29, 1835 ; d. May 24, 1842. 2061 tAHce Sterling, b. May 16, 1838; m. 1st, Alonzo Warner, 2d, Charles Lott. 2062 Edward G. Sterling, b. Dec. 22, 1840. He served in Co. B, 62d Regt., Penn. Vols., for three years in the RebelHon, from Sept. 16, 1862, to June 24, 1865. Was a carpenter at Meshoppen, where he d. Nov. 552 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 26, 1897. He m. Sept. 23, 1870, CalHe Burns, dau. of John and Mary (Valentine) Bums of Meshop pen ; no issue. She m. 2d, May 12, 1902, Mark B. Perigo of Rush, Penn. 2063 tElmer WeUs Sterling, b. May 16, 1844; m. Dora Barnes. 2064 t Irene Sterling, b. May 24, 1847; m. George C. Raymond. 2066 Susan Sterling, b. Oct. 24, 1849; d. unm. June 25, 1872. 2066 t Armenia Sterling, b. Apr. 3, 1852; m. Orrin Blackmar. 865 WILLIAM BARKER STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Braintrim, Apr. 18, 1809; m. Myrtle M. Snow, b. in Hart ford, Conn., in 1808, whose parents removed to Franklin, Penn., and d. there about 1820. He was a shoemaker in Binghamton, N. Y. ; was commonly called Barker. He d. in Binghamton, Nov. 19, 1873. She d. there. Children, born in Binghamton : 2067 tGeorge R. Sterhng, b. in 1831; m. 1st, EHza McGarvey, 2d, Isabelle McGarvey. 2068 Malvin F. Sterling, b. in 1832 ; m. In 1864 EHza Clark. He was among the first to enlist from Binghamton and served throughout the Civil War. He was a shoemaker; d. in Binghamton, May 2, 1893. Had two daus.. Alma, m. Robert GaUoway, live at Newark, N. J. ; and Jennie, who lives, unm., with her mother in Binghamton. 2071 James H. Sterling, b. in 1833; m. In 1868, Mariette Brown of Montrose, Penn. ; he was a soldier in the Civil War. His wife d. Jan. 2, 1903, leaving one dau., Martha. He Is a shoemaker at Springfield, Mo. 2073 tMary L. Sterling, b. in 1835; m. John Newton. 2074 Theodosia Sterling, b. in 1840; m. in 1864, Warren Travis; Hved in Binghamton; he d. In 1872; she d. Sept. 4, 1875 ; no issue. 2075 Ellen Sterling, b. in 1843 ; m. in 1868, John Ackerman, a farmer at Franklin, Penn., who d. Dec. 25, 1899. Had one son, George, b. in 1873, who Hves with his mother in Chicago, 111. 2077 Amanda Sterling, b. in 1847; d. in Binghamton, unm., June 7, 1872. 2078 Annie E. Sterling, b. May 11, 1864 ; m. in 1878, William Harty, b. June 29, 1862, son of Edward and Mary Harty. He is a grip man on the Chicago city rail way. No issue. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 553 2079 Harriet Overfield Sterling, b. in 1856 ; m. Jacob Fess of Binghamton in 1890, and d. there June 23, 1897, without Issue. 869 DANIEL THEODORE STERLING (brother of the above), b. Feb. 15, 1816 ; m. Sept. 23, 1841, Susan Ashley Loomis, b. Dec. 20, 1820, dau. of Jasper and Sallie (Choate) Loomis. Daniel settled at SterlingviUe (now Meshoppen), Wyoming Co., Penn., where he ran a store and a sawmill and did a large business in lum bering. He acquired most of the land where the town now lies and in 1850 he built a large gristmill. He sold many thousand bushels of oats to the government during the Rebellion. In 1861 he built a larger building to accommodate his store, in which he held an interest until his death. His eldest son, Addison, was his partner from 1868 to 1874. Daniel d. Apr. 26, 1883; Mrs. Sterling d. May 13, 1895. Children : 2080 Addison Alexander Sterling, b. July 1, 1842 ; m. Mary H. Beardsley. Cashier of the People's Bank in Wilkes- Barre, Penn. No issue. 2081 George HoUenbeck Sterling, b. Dec. 8, 1844 ; enlisted in the Union army Oct. 11, 1861 ; promoted from ser geant major to adjutant. May 19, 1863 ; transferred to Co. K (from 52d Regt.), Oct. 10, 1864; pro moted from (Co. B, 62d Regt.) sergeant, Nov. 14, 1862 ; first lieutenant, Co. K, 52d Regt. ; trans ferred from adjutant, Oct. 10, 1864; confined several months In rebel prisons ; d. at Meshoppen, Jan. 10, 1866. 2082 t Arthur Hamilton Sterling, b. Apr. 21, 1847; m. Sarah E. Sine. 2083 tSarah Mandane Sterling, b. Sept. 21, 1848; m. Charles F. Cross. 2084 tAriana Godwin Sterling, b. July 26, 1854; m. Gordon T. ElHs. 2085 Theodore McDonald Sterhng, b. Dec 24, 1857 ; d. Apr. 19, 1858. 2086 t Jennie Hart Sterling, b. Feb. 24, 1859; m. Joseph Pettit. 870 JOHN WHELAN STERLING, A.M., Ph.D., LL.D. (brother of the above), b. at Black Walnut, Wyoming Co., Penn., July 17, 1816; m. Sept. 3, 1851, Harriet Dean, b. June 21, 1824, 554 THE STERLING GENEALOGY dau. of EHot Byram and Charlotte (WilHams) Dean of Raynham, Mass. John W. Sterling's earliest education was such as could be obtained in common schools, but aspirations for a more liberal instruction determined him to attend an academy at Hamilton, N. Y. At this institution and at a similar one in Homer, N. Y., he received the necessary preparation for entering college. However, he now turned his attention to the law, reading one year in the office of Judge Woodward of Wilkes-Barre, Penn. ; but he did not enter upon the practice of the profession. In the fall of 1837 his desire for broader culture induced him to enter the sophomore class at the College of New Jersey. He completed the regular course in that institution, graduating with honor in the class of 1840. Before this he had been elected prin cipal of Wilkes-Barre Academy, and he now engaged as instructor therein. He continued In that office very successfully for one year, when he resigned to enter upon another course of study, this time in the theological Seminary in Princeton, N. J. This occupied three years. He completed the course in the spring of 1844. He now spent a year or more In missionary labors in Pennsylvania. Prof. Sterling went to Wisconsin in July, 1846. Soon after his arrival, he was elected professor of mathematics In Carroll College, Waukesha. He occupied the chair for one year, when he resigned his office — " the sinews of war " were wanting. He then engaged in teaching a private school at that place, continuing until called to the University of Wisconsin. Prof. Sterling was the first professor of mathematics of that Institution, a chair to which he was elected Oct. 7, 1848, and which he held for many years. As an instructor he was conscientious, prompt, painstaking and accurate. His methods and manner of teaching had this important characteristic — they produced re sults. Of his ability in the class room, hundreds of students who have had the benefit of his instruction are witnesses. But not alone as teacher was the career of Prof. Sterling for so many years an honorable one. During the administration of ChanceUor Barnard of the University, from July, 1858, to July, 1860, Prof. Sterling was the virtual head of the institution and John W. Steeling, LL. D. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL. MASS. 555 from the latter date until June, 1867, he was acting chancellor, by authority of the regents. Having previously acted as dean of the faculty, he was. In 1860, continued by the regents in that office until 1865. In 1865 he was elected vIce-chanceUor, and vice- president in 1869, which office he held until his death. During his years as head of the University, Prof. Sterling proved himself a wise councilor, a faithful friend to the students, extending encouragement and generous aid to all who were in need, ruling the affairs of the Institution with a firm but kindly hand, and, by precept and example, stimulating all the classes to a higher culture and nobler manhood. Throughout all these years, beside the care and numerous duties connected with his office, he was engaged, most of the time, five hours daily in the class room. In 1866 Prof. Sterling received from his alma mater the hon orary degree of doctor of philosophy, and the same year from Lawrence University, at Appleton, Wis., that of doctor of laws ; honors worthily bestowed, not only upon an earnest and faithful teacher, an intelligent and high-minded citizen, but upon a con scientious Christian gentleman ; for as a man Prof. Sterling was above reproach. His integrity of character, unsciupulous fidelity, and exalted sense of honor were never questioned. Accounts of Professor Sterling's Hfe may be found in " The Hist, of Uni. of Wis.," C. W. Butterfield, Madison, '79; "Biog. Review of Dane Co.," Chicago, Biog. Review Pub. Co., '93, and in the " Nat. Encyclopedia Am. Biog." John W. Sterling d. Mar. 9, 1886. Mrs. Harriet Steriing d. July 11, 1900. Children : 2087 t Grace Fairchild Sterhng, b. Mar. 24, 1867; m. George L. Lindsley. 2088 Susan Adelaide Sterhng, b. in Madison, June 16, 1858. Miss Sterling graduated from the University of Wis consin in 1879 with the degree of B.L. She took graduate work In Latin at Wellesley College, 1880- 81 ; taught English at Ferry Hall, Lake Forest, IU., 1881-83 ; traveled and studied in Europe, 1883-84, returned to Ferry Hall, where she taught German in 1885-86. She joined the faculty of the University of Wisconsin in 1886. Took graduate studies in 556 THE STERLING GENEALOGY German and Teutonic Philology at Bryn Mawr Col lege, 1896—96, and received the degree of M.L. from Wisconsin University in 1896. She has edited, with notes and vocabulary, " Walther's AUgemeine Mee- reskunde" (D. C. Heath and Co., Boston, 1899). Miss Sterling was elected assistant professor of Ger man In June, 1900, at Wisconsin University. She returned to Europe in June, 1902, for further study ; unm. 2089 tCharles Gordon Sterling, b. Dec. 29, 1869; m. Lulu M. Fisher. 878 WALTER GREEN STERLING (brother of the above), b. at Black Walnut, Nov. 20, 1821 ; m. 1st, in 1860, Mary Simpson Elder, b. in 1832, dau. of David Elder of Paxtauc, Penn., and his wife Jean, dau. of Col. Bertram Galbraith. Mary d. in 1871. He m. 2d her sister, Emma Elder, b. Dec. 31, 1863. Walter, in 1835, entered the office of George M. HoUenback; In 1849 he went to California, remaining there two years then returning to Wilkes- Barre, Penn., where in connection with Mr. HoUenback he estab lished a private bank; subsequently assisting in organizing the Second National Bank and became its vice-president. He was secretary and treasurer of the Wilkes-Barre Bridge Company and associated himself with every progressive movement which entered into the welfare of the city. He d. Apr. 12, 1889. His widow has Hved much in Europe since his death; address, Wilkes-Barre. Children by first marriage: 2090 Mary Scott Sterhng, b. Apr. 14, 1861 ; m. Jan. 30, 1896, Capt. George F. Gladstone-Wildes, of the British army, who d. in Algiers, Africa, Nov. 27, 1897. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colo. 2091 Emily Sterling, d. in infancy. 2092 Florence Sterling, d. in infancy. Children by second marriage: 2093 Margaret Sterling, b. Jan. 7, 1873. 2094 Walter Carleton Sterling, b. Apr. 15, 1876 ; a lawyer in Wilkes-Barre. 2095 Knight Sterling, b. Nov. 11, 1877; d. June 17, 1899. 2096 Paul Sterling, b. Feb. 22, 1879 ; a graduate of Yale Uni versity. 2097 Leila Sterling, b. Apr. 19, 1882. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL. MASS. 557 880 HARADON G. STERLING (brother of the above), b. Jan. 4, 1826 ; m. Jan. 16, 1857, Anna M. Rex, b. Nov. 16, 1829, dau. of George and Mary (Cress) Rex of Willow Grove, Penn. Haradon G. Sterhng engaged in the dry-goods trade in N. Y. City until 1846, when he removed to Philadelphia, Penn., where he entered the firm of James, Kent, Santee & Co., in which he was a partner from 1852 untU his death, Oct. 6, 1880. He left a large estate. His widow was living in PhUadelphia in 1902. Children : 2098 Walter H. Sterling, b. Jan. 7, 1858; m. Oct. 3, 1882, Anne E. McCurdy, b. in Aug., 1860, dau. of Robert Kirk and Hannah Keen (Yard) McCurdy. Resi dence, Philadelphia. No Issue. 2099 Ralph T. Sterling, b. Jan. 11, 1862 ; unm. ; a banker in Philadelphia. 881 HAMILTON BOWMAN STERLING (brother of the above), b. June 7, 1826; m. July 24, 1860, Armenia E. Fortner, dau. of Lewis B. Fortner of Danby, N. Y. (b. Oct. 15, 1790), who m. Nov. 29, 1812, Lavinia Baldwin (b. Aug. 8, 1795). Hamilton was in partnership with his brother Daniel at Meshoppen, Penn., under the firm name of D'. T. & H. B. Sterling. He was killed while going down the Susquehanna river with a fleet of rafts, Apr. 15, 1855. Armenia m. 2d, June 25, 1856, John R. Woodruff. Child: 2100 tprederic Hamilton Sterling, b. May 30, 1852; m. Frances I. Keating. 885 JULIUS C. STERLING (brother of the above), b. Nov. 30, 1830; m. Aug. 9, 1867, Susan EngHsh, b. July 26, 1842, dau. of Clement and Susan (Poulson) English. Mr. Sterling resided in Philadelphia, Penn., where he d. Aug. 17, 1895. Children : 2101 SaUie Irene Sterling, b. July 4, 1860. 2102 Georgiana H. Sterling, b. In 1866; d. May 21, 1890. 2103 Lizzie Poulson Sterling, b. Nov. 28, 1870. 2104 Lucius Fairchild Sterling, b. Oct. 10, 1872. 2105 Anna Rex Sterling, b. Jan. 10, 1879. 2106 Florence Sterling, b. Mar. 26, 1881, hving in Philadelphia with her mother and brother. 558 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 886 KEZIAH C. STERLING (sister of the above), b. Aug. 4, 1832 ; m. Aug. 22, 1866, Duncan McDonald, son of Gregor and Margaret McDonald, who d. at Sioux City, la., Nov. 19, 1882. Keziah d. Aug. 14, 1891. Children : 2107 tFlora McDonald, b. Sept. 12, 1866; m. Hiram Wood. 2108 Virginia McDonald, b. Feb. 6, 1860; m. Alfred M. God frey, who d. Oct. 6, 1884. Virginia d. Jan. 1, 1884, leaving a dau., Elizabeth Conway, b. Oct. 20, 1883, who lives with her aunt Flora. 887 JOSIAH ADAMS (Elizabeth, Samuel, Samuel, WUliam, Richard, William), b. In Northmoreland township, Wyoming Co., Penn., Dec. 23, 1796 ; m. Amelia Jenks, dau. of a Dr. Jenks, a drummer-boy In the Revolutionary army. Josiah d. Aug. 4, 1857. Children : 2110 Seymour Adams, m. Sarah Long; had 3 ch. : Alice (m. C. J. Flanders, res. Chicago), Edwin (drowned in the Mississippi River), and Walter of Chicago. 2114 Elizabeth Adams, m. Brown; removed to Nebraska. 2115 Lewis Adams, m. Jane Fairchild; Hved at White Haven, Penn. ; had 6 ch. ; William, a son, living at White Haven, 1903. 2117 Ellen Adams, m. Barnes ; lives at Burdick, Ind. 2118 James B. Adams, unm. ; Hves at Burdick. 891 DAVID ADAMS (brother of the above), b. in Northmore land, Mar. 3, 1804 ; m. Deborah Dillevan of FactoryvIUe, Penn. They removed to Wisconsin from Lynn, Penn., In 1856, and settled near Fennimore. He was a farmer. In his latter years he was a sufferer from epilepsy and insanity. David d. in May, 1859. Deborah d. Mar. 5, 1879, aged 68 yrs. Children : 2119 tAdah Adams, b. Apr. 19, 1831 ; m. Melford P. Smith. 2120 tHenry Adams, b. July 27, 1833; m. Achsah C. HiUiard. 2121 tTheodore L. Adams, b. Dec 9, 1835; m. Susan S. Bie- siecker. 2122 tMary E. Adams, b. Aug. 25, 1837; m. John F. Gregory. 2123 tHarriet A. Adams, b. Oct. 6, 1839; m. the Rev. Erastus Quick. 2124 Charies D. Adams, b. Jan. 26, 1842 ; m. Lucinda Saxe ; WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 559 lives at Aleva, Wis. Had 3 sons, eldest d. young, William, and Reuben. 2127 Daniel O. Adams, b. May 9, 1844 ; d. unm. July 22, 1865, as the result of exposure in the Union service In the War of the Rebellion. ELIZABETH ADAMS (sister of the above), b. In North moreland, May 24, 1808; m. Nov. 14, 1840, Horatio Porter Loomis (formerly Lummus), b. in Portland, Me., Jan. 22, 1801, son of Horatio Porter and Susanna (Ashley) Lummus. Horatio P. Loomis was a farmer and contractor of public works; lived in Springville, Susquehanna Co., Penn. He d. at Tunkhannock, Penn., in 1881. Elizabeth d. in Wilkes-Barre, Penn., Apr. 6, 1900. Children : 2128 Ashley Sterling Loomis, b. in Springville in 1844 ; d. Oct. 16, 1869. 2129 t Gertrude EHzabeth Loomis, b. July 20, 1846; m. Edgar D. Van Slyke. 2130 tHarriet Rowena Loomis, b. Jan. 23, 1849; m. Felix Ansart. 896 HARRIET ADAMS (sister of the above), b. in Northmore land, Feb. 14, 1816 ; m. Daniel H. Corbin, b. in Warren Co., Penn., May 31, 1816, son of OHver Corbin. Daniel was a shoemaker in Bradford Co., Penn. ; later was a farmer at Gibson City, Ford Co., 111. He d. there in Dec, 1876, being accidentally poisoned. She d. there In Aug., 1877. Children, born in Bradford Co., Penn. : 2131 Orlando Corbin, enhsted in the Union army in 1861 ; d. while at home on a furlough in Sept., 1863, unm. 2132 John D. Corbin, b. in 1845 ; enhsted in the Union army in 1862, wounded in the Battle of ChanceUorsvUle, served until the close of the war; m. and lives at Peoria, 111. ; is a bridge builder ; has a son and dau. 2133 Lucy Corbin, m. in 1870, Timothy Roberts, and d. at Xenia, O., in 1877, leaving a son and dau. Douglas J. Corbin, b. in 1852; m. in 1886, Laura Wom- bold, b. in Montgomery Co., O., of Dunker Dutch parentage. He is a deputy in the county auditor's office at Dayton, O. ; no issue. 560 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 2135 Josephine Corbin, was a missionary In South America for seven years. Now working for the Woman's Home Missionary Society of N. Y. City; unm. Three children d. in infancy. 897 SAMUEL STERLING ADAMS (brother of the above), b. Apr. 16, 1818; m. Feb. 2, 1846, Lovina Lott, b. Feb. 17, 1821, dau. of Isaac, granddau. of Zepheniah Lott, who enlisted as an ensign In the Bucks Co. Militia in 1775 and 18 mos. later re-enlisted as captain of the Fifth Co., First Battalion, Bucks Co. MiHtia. Samuel, commonly called Sterling, Adams was a farmer at Me- hoopany, Wyoming Co., Penn. He d. Aug. 29, 1901. She d. Feb. 18, 1899. Children : 2139 tSarah EHzabeth Adams, b. Mar. 22, 1847; m. Byron G. White. 2140 Oscar Sterling Adams, b. Sept. 2, 1848 ; d. Oct. 17, 1867. 2141 tCharles Elmer Adams, b. Mar. 7, 1852; m. 1st, Mary M. Packer, 2d, Marlon S. Packer. 2142 Edgar Adelbert Adams, b. Oct. 4, 1854; unm.; a tele graph operator. 2143 Emily AdeHa Adams (twin with Edgar), unm.; lives at Mehoopany. 2144 George Lott Adams, b. Oct. 4, 1864 ; unm. ; a telegraph operator. 898 MARY ADAMS (sister of the above), b. Sept. 28, 1821; m. in Jan. 1841, Robert Craig, b. in Belfast, Irehand, in 1816, son of John and Agnes (Alexander) Craig, natives of Scot land. Mr. Craig was a farmer and lumber dealer at Peru, 111. He d. in Princeton, IU., Apr. 21, 1892. Mary was living In Indianap oHs, Ind., in 1903. Children : 2146 WilHam H. Craig, b. Nov. 9, 1841 ; enhsted in Co. K, 104th 111. Vols., and was killed at Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 7, 1864. 2146 Robert Craig, b. in Jan., 1843 ; d. at Peru, Oct. 24, 1856. 2147 tJohn Alexander Craig, b. Dec. 31, 1846; m. Mary H. Hanna. 2148 Mary EHzabeth Craig, b. Apr. 15, 1849 ; 1st, Ber- ner, 2d, Apr. 18, 1889, James Ross, who d. Nov. 20, 1895. Has a dau., Harriet M. Berner, unm. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 561 2160 Emma Craig, b. Nov. 9, 1861 ; d. at Peru, Oct. 17, 1856. 2161 Helen Craig, b. In 1863 ; d. at Peru, Dec. 3, 1856. 2152 Edwin Sterling Craig, b. June 22, 1856 ; unm. ; lives in Chicago. 2153 tCharles Wesley Craig, b. Nov. 6, 1868; m. Eva Degner. 900 MARY ANN STERLING (Samuel, Samuel, Samuel, WU liam, Richard, William), b. in Duchess Co., N. Y., Aug. 18, 1807; m. in May, 1838, John Carroll, b. In Penn., June 27, 1795, son of William Carroll, a native of Ireland (d. June 21, 1824, aged 69) and a soldier of the American Revolution, and his wife Phebe Gre gory. John CarroU m. 1st, Nov. 23, 1820, Mehnda Haskins, of Al mond, N. Y., who d. Jan. 20, 1837. He removed to Burns, AHe gany Co., N. Y., with his parents when twelve years old where he resided untU his death, Aug. 23, 1873. Mary Ann d. Mar. 7, 1896. Children : 2164 Sarah M. CarroU, m. Isaac L. Buylau and d. Nov. 12, 1887. Had eight children, three of whom survive. 2155 Linda L. CarroU, m. 1st, Fred H. Bacon (b. July 5, 1836 ; d. July 8, 1869), 2d, July 15, 1877, Thomas P. Ter bush; live at Nunda, N. Y. One dau. by first mar riage, Nettie Bacon, b. May 22, 1866, who m. June 8, 1892, Emerson J. Smith, auditor of Portage Co., O. ; residence Ravenna, O. Three sons d. in infancy. 901 HARRIET STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Duchess Co., Sept. 4, 1809 ; m. 1st, In her eighteenth year, James Johnson Summers, b. in Maryland, Jan. 16, 1804, son of John (b. Nov. 11, 1771 ; d. Apr. 22, 1833) and Rebecca (Scarce) (b. Jan. 26, 1768; d. Jan. 9, 1839) Summers, natives of Maryland. They removed to Michigan, arriving there Aug. 10, 1842. James was a farmer near Niles. He d. Jan. 8, 1849. Harriet m. 2d, James WUson of Beady, Mich., and d. at Vicksburg, Mich., May 27, 1883. Her 2d husband d. some years later in CaHfornia. Children by first marriage: 2160 WilHam Summers, d. aged two years. 2161 James Lewis Summers, b. Jan. 29, 1831 ; m. 1852, Eleanor Smith, and d. Aug. 3, 1853; a child, AHce, d. in infancy. 562 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 2163 John Rollins Summers, b. Mar. 24, 1833 ; m., supposed to be Hving in California. 2164 Samuel Sterling Summers, b. Aug. 14, 1835 ; served on board an EngHsh man-of-war during the Crimean War; was a member of the 9th 111. Cavalry during Civil War. Supposed to be living In California. 2166 Daniel G. Summers, b. Mar. 15, 1838 ; d. Oct. 17, 1841. 2166 MeHssa D. Summers, b. June 16, 1840; d. Aug. 10, 1842. 2167 tSarah Maria Summers, b. Sept. 21, 1843; m. Alden B. Huntley. 2168 Mary Ann Summers, b. Apr. 15, 1846; d. Aug. 29, 1847. 2169 Harriet Jane Summers, b. Sept. 14, 1848; d. July 3, 1849. 903 SARAH STERLING (sister of the above) , b. at Black Wal nut, Penn., May 21, 1813 ; m. Jan. 1, 1839, WilHam Finley Reese, b. in Columbia Co., Penn., Nov. 29, 1816, son of John Reese, b. in Columbia Co., Feb. 4, 1790, of German descent, a soldier of the War of 1812 ; d. Apr. 16, 1878, who m. May 20, 1812, Catharine Hunt, who d. Mar. 27, 1881, aged 85 yrs. Mr. Reese removed to Dansville, N. Y., with his parents In 1822, and was a lifelong resident of the town. He was a carpenter and a book-binder. He d. at Dansville, Sept. 8, 1897. His widow was Hving with her dau., Mrs. WiUiams, in 1903. Children : 2170 tHarriet Jane Reese, b. Oct. 3, 1839; m. 1st, the Rev. Samuel D. Berry, 2d, Henry M. Williams. 2171 Samuel William Reese, b. Dec. 1, 1841; m. Mary ; served three years in the Civil War. Residence, Den ver, Colo. 2172 tMary Lorene Reese, b. Apr. 17, 1844; m. James R. Cun ningham. 2173 Sarah Tamson Reese, b. Oct. 20, 1846 ; m. Dec. 21, 1897, Theodore L. Bennett, b. Apr. 16, 1846. Residence, Binghamton, N. Y. No issue. 2174 Daniel Finley Reese, b. Apr. 19, 1849 ; d. Apr. 24, 1850. 2175 Theodore Albert Reese, b. June 11, 1851 ; d. Feb. 7, 1862. 2176 Emma EHsabeth Reese, b. Feb. 4, 1855 ; d. July 19, 1855. 2177 Orville Eugene Reese, b. June 7, 1856 ; d. Sept. 29, 1865. 905 DANIEL GREGORY STERLING, M.D. (brother of the above), b. at Dansville, N. Y., May 28, 1819 ; m. 1st, July 4, 1842, WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 563 Catherine S. Day, b. Jan. 2, 1826, dau. of Robert G. and EHza beth (Mapes) Day. About 1860 she procured a divorce from Daniel She lived at WeUsvIUe, N. Y., where she d. May 21, 1902, at the home of her dau. He m. 2d, in Portsmouth, Va., Aug. 12, 1866, Lucy Fitchett, b. in Gloucester Co., Va., Mar. 7, 1848, dau. of Daniel Fitchett, a native. She d. of consumption, Aug. 12, 1880. He m. 3d, Aug. 13, 1884, at Washington, D. C, Harriet M. Bridgman, b. June 8, 1864, near Hamilton, Ontario, Can., dau. of Arza A. and Marilda (McCoUom) Bridgman of Zimmerman, Ontario. Daniel lived at Dansville, N. Y., until 1862, when on Sept. 3, he enlisted in the 148 Regt., N. Y. Vols., at Canandaigua, N. Y. He was discharged for disability, at Portsmouth, Va., July 26, 1863, and resumed the practice of medicine for which he had al ready qualified himself. He practiced at Portsmouth and Norfolk until 1866, removed to Williamsburg, Va., and in 1867 to Rich mond, Va., where he practiced until 1884, when he returned to Norfolk, Va., where he resided until his death. He was the owner of the Sterling Pharmacy in Norfolk. He d. Jan. 7, 1907. Mrs. Sterling resides in Norfolk. Children by first marriage: 2178 Harriet AdeHa Sterling, b. Apr. 12, 1843; m. Dec. 1, 1862, John H. Davis ; present residence, if living, unknown. Had one son, Fred Sterling Davis, b. Dec. 7, 1863; living in North Carolina. 2180 Catharine Maria Sterling, b. Apr. 24, 1846; d. May 4, 1846. 2181 Mary Rosina Sterling, b. Dec 1, 1847 ; d. Apr. 26, 1849. 2182 tEHzabeth Emma Sterling, b. Jan. 30, 1849; m. Frank K. Richards. 2183 IsabeUa Tamson Sterling, b. Feb. 9, 1851 ; unm. ; Hving in Wellsville, N. Y. 2184 Mary Adelaide Sterling, b. Dec. 22, 1852; d. July 18, 1875, unm. 2186 Frederick Louis Sterling, b. Apr. 18, 1854; d. July 28, 1865. Children by second marriage: 2186 A son, stiU bom, in 1866, at Portsmouth, Va. 2187 A daughter, stiU born. In 1868, at Richmond, Va. 2188 tFrankie Sterling, b. May 16, 1871 ; m. Charles F. Rawls. 564 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 2189 Harriet Virginia Sterling, b. in Richmond, Nov. 5 ; d. Nov. 9, 1873. 2190 A son, still born, 1876, at Richmond. Children by third marriage: 2191 Hattie May Sterling, b. June 10, 1885. 2192 Herbert Gregory Sterling, b. Jan. 16, 1889. 2193 Helen Marilda Sterling, b. Apr. 13, 1897. 906 TAMSON FREELOVE STERLING (sister of the above), b. Apr. 11, 1822; m. WilHam McKinney MarshaU, b. Aug. 12, 1817, who d. at Jackson, Mich., Apr. 28, 1848. Tamson d. at DansvIUe, N. Y., Nov. 3, 1848. Only Child: 2194 tJohn William MarshaU, b. Nov. 19, 1847; m. Laura Stark. 908 SAMUEL HAINES STERLING (brother of the above) , b. Aug. 12, 1826 ; m. Betsey Ann Elwood. He d. at Dansville, N. Y., Feb. 28, 1848. She m. again HoUister of Dansville. Child: 2195 tLewis Sterling, b. Sept. 22, 1846; m. Sarah E. Beebe. 909 SARAH STERLING (Josiah, Samuel, Samuel, WUliam, Richard, WUUam), b. in Luzerne Co., Penn., Aug. 10, 1804; m. 1st, in 1820, WilHam Jones, who d. She m. 2d, Jan. 26, 1823, John Gregory, b. Apr. 25, 1792, who d. Feb. 4, 1866. Sally d. Apr. 2, 1888. Child by first marriage: 2196 tWIUiam (Jones) Gregory, b. June 13, 1821; m. Joy- anna Mowry. Children by second marriage: 2197 John Gregory, b. Mar. 13, 1827 ; m. Conger. 2198 tLevi Gregory, b. May 8, 1828; m. Nancy Fisk. 2199 Sarah Ann Gregory, b. Sept. 28, 1830; m. Jonathan Brewer. 2200 t Rebecca Gregory, b. Dec. 25, 1832; m. Harry N. Kellogg. 2201 tEmily Gregory, b. June 14, 1836; m. Nelson DooHttle. 2202 t Irene Gregory, b. June 22, 1838; m. Edward DooHttle. 2203 George Gregory, b. Sept. 4, 1840; served in the CivU War, went to Missouri; m. and had two children. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 565 2204 Eleanor Gregory, b. Apr. 26, 1843; d. Feb. 26, 1861. 2205 Betsey Gregory, b. Sept. 4, 1846 ; d. Aug. 27, 1848. 910 MARIA STERLING (sister of the above), m. David Black mar of Wyoming Co., and had a large family, one of whom was : 2206 tWilliam Blackmar, m. Emeline Hankinson. 914 SUSAN STERLING (sister of the above), b. June 1, 1809 ; m. Thomas Newman, b. Jan. 4, 1807. She d. Jan. 25. 1880. He d. July 24, 1893. Children : 2207 t Josiah S. Newman, b. Sept. 22, 1831 ; m. Mary E. Finney. 2208 t Calvin H. Newman, b. Mar. 27, 1833; m. OUie A. Taylor. 2209 tMargaret E. Newman, b. July 26, 1834; m. Theodore Silvara. 2210 Mary A. Newman, b. July 22, 1836; m. 2211 t James D. Newman, b. Sept. 24, 1842; m. -, . 2212 Laura J. Newman, b. Apr. 12, 1846; d. Aug. 22, 1861. 2213 Lucinda P. Newman, b. Oct. 30, 1852; d. Jan. 19, 1863. 915 LEVI STERLING (brother of the above), b. near Erie, Penn., in 1810 ; m. in Sept., 1846, Elizabeth Allen, b. in Coopers town, N. Y., May 7, 1824, dau. of Jeremiah and Ehzabeth Allen. He was a laborer In and around Meshoppen, Penn. ; d. in Mar., 1877. His widow was Hving with her son WilHam in 1903. Children : 2214 t Josiah Sterling, b. in 1848; m. Kate M. . 2215 tWIUiam Sterling, b. Apr. 10, 1850; m. EUa Jayne. 2216 t Jeremiah H. Sterling, b. Mar. 22, 1857; m. EHzabeth Bush. 2217 tEHzabeth Sterling (twin with the above), m. DilHs Koons. 920 JOSIAH STERLING (brother of the above), m. Octavia Bruner, dau. of Isaac and Annie (Cochran) Bruner of Indiana. Immediately after his marriage Josiah settled In Mechanics burg, Yazoo Co., Miss. Octavia d. In 1860, and is buried at Mechanicsburg. Josiah d. a year or so later and is burled at Lebanon, Hinds Co., Miss. Children : 2218 Frank Sterling, b. about 1850 In Mechanicsburg; m. Ella Cook; have one dau., Clara BeUe, b. about 1882. Supposed to be Hving In Texas. 566 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 2220 George Sterling, b. about 1856 In Mechanicsburg; a widower without issue. His last known residence was in South Africa. 2221 Thomas Francis Marion Sterling, b. Feb. 15, 1860, in New Orleans, La. ; m. a dau. of Charles P. and Lizzie (Caulit) Harkiness of N. Y. Mr. Sterhng at one time controlled the bill posting business of San Francisco and Oakland; a saloon keeper in San Francisco, CaL, 1903. No issue. 921 RACHEL STERLING (sister of the above), b. in 1832 ; m. 1st, in 1849, George Allen, a manufacturer in Wilkes-Barre, Penn. ; m. 2d, Daniel Downing, a soldier of the RebeUion. She was living in destitution, in Geneva, N. Y., 1903. Children by first marriage: 2222 Jeremiah Allen, kUled at the age of 15. 2223 George AUen, d. aged 6. 2224 Georgianna Allen, b. July 22, 1864; m. Aug. 23, 1891, Irving Allsop of Geneva. Ch. : Viola, b. June 5, 1893, d. aged 5 mos., and Lena, b. July 23, 1888, Hving with Thomas Allsop in Geneva. 923 LUCY KEELER (Eleanor, Samuel, Samuel, William, Rich ard, WUliam), b. at Towanda, Bradford Co., Penn., Apr. 25, 1806 ; m. Sept. 18, 1826, Cornelius Judson, b. at Derby, Conn., Apr. 11, 1805, 2d son of Capt. Abel Judson of Derby, who served on a revenue cutter In the War of 1812, b. at Derby, Oct. 8, 1780, son of Ezekiel and Martha (Wilcox) Judson; m. June 25, 1800, at Derby, Aurelia Birdsey, b. Dec. 27, 1784; d. at Winslow, IU., Sept. 27, 1845. Of a family of seven, Capt. Abel's 2d sister was the mother of Hon. Lyman Judson Gage, ex-secre tary of the U. S. Treasury. They removed from Towanda, Penn., to Wysox, Penn., about 1833, and to La Salle, Eh, in 1838; from thence to Winslow and Dixon, where he was head assistant of the general land office. He then settled at Nora, IU., where he conducted a store. He d. there Apr. 14, 1873. She d. there Aug. 28, 1871. ChUdren : 2225 EUen R. Judson, b. at Towanda, Sept. 18, 1827; d. July 8, 1829. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 567 2226 Philo Judson, b. at Towanda, May 4, 1829 ; d. at Win- slow, Oct. 12, 1847. 2227 tCharles Overfield Judson, b. Mar. 5, 1831 ; m. 1st, Chloe L. Rust, 2d, Mrs. Sarah A. Tracy. 2228 AmeHa Judson, b. at Wysox, May 9, 1833; d. May 17, 1833. 2229 tWIUiam Edwin Judson, b. Sept. 1, 1834; m. Margaret Quill. 2230 Horace Judson, b. at Wysox, Mar. 31, 1837; served in the Civil War ; Hving at Correctionville, la. ; m. Sept. 18, 1858, Rebecca Packer. 2231 Jesta AdeHa Judson, b. at Winslow, May 17, 1843; unm. ; a teacher at Freeport, 111. 2232 tEUen Matilda Judson, b. Aug. 17, 1845 ; m. Henry A. Briggs. 2233 tGuilema Judson, b. Nov. 4, 1850; m. Walter S. Young. 924 ELLEN KEELER (sister of the above), b. at Towanda, June 14, 1808; m. 1st, in 1822, William Flatt; 2d, Ozias Wheeler, who was sheriff of Lee Co., IU., in 1860. Ellen d. at Dixon, RL, May 3, 1870. Mr. Wheeler d. there in 1872. Children by first marriage: 2234 MontraviU Flatt, b. in Penn. Oct. 3, 1823 ; d. at Dixon, IU. 2235 Cornelius Judson Flatt, b. Mar. 22, 1825; hving at Azusa, Cal. 2235» Dr. WilHam Flatt, b. Aug. 2, 1827; Hving in Duluth, Minn., 1903. 925 ELEANOR STERLING (John, Samuel, Samuel, William, Richard, William), b. in Windham, Luzerne (now Wyoming) Co., Penn., Oct. 24, 1813; m. in Auburn, Penn., Apr. 12, 1831, the Rev. John F. Deans, b. in Aug., 1808. He was a farmer and a local minister at Bridgewater, Sus quehanna Co., Penn. Eleanor d. in Binghamton, N. Y., Feb. 23, 1870. He d. in May, 1892. Children : 2236 tCharles Woodbury Deans, b. Feb. 11, 1833; m. Pris ciUa L. Williams. 2237 tphoebe A. Deans, b. in July, 1834; m. Simon G. Barker. 2238 tMary E. Deans, b. in March, 1844; m. Judson W. Parker. 568 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 2239 tWIUiam W. Deans, b. Aug. 22, 1845 ; m. Mary M. Bower. 2240 Henry W. Deans, b. in Jan., 1847; m. in Dec, 1868, Hattie E. Strickland of Springville, Penn., b. in Feb., 1848, who d. In Jan., 1895, without issue. He resides in N. Y. City. 2241 Willard W. Deans, b. in Feb., 1850; d. unm. 926 MARGARET STERLING (sister of the above), b. In Braintrim, Penn., Aug. 22, 1815 ; m. In Auburn, Penn., Sept. 30, 1834, Benjamin Bunnell, b. Mar. 31, 1813. He was a farmer resid ing variously in Braintrim, Washington township, and Meshoppen, Wyoming Co., Penn., and in Aubum, Susquehanna Co., Penn. He d. Mar. 2, 1894. Margaret d. Mar. 2, 1888. Children : 2242 t Amanda M. Bunnell, b. Sept. 30, 1835; m. James P. Bowman. 2243 Judson W. BunneU, b. in Braintrim, Nov. 4, 1837; d. Jan. 7, 1862. 2244 Solomon BunneU, b. in Braintrim, Feb. 26, 1839; m. Adelaide Lyman, who d. Aug. 30, 1882, aged 40. He d. May 17, 1889. Had one child, Minnie, who m. ; residence (1903) unknown. 2246 tDoyle A. BunneU, b. Jan. 3, 1841; m. 1st, Deborah Depew, 2d, Mrs. Emma Briggs. 2247 tLaura H. BunneU, b. Nov. 14, 1842; m. Charles Capwell. 2248 Margaret E. BunneU, b. in Auburn, Dec. 22, 1844; d. Oct. 28, 1846. 2249 tSarah E. BunneU, b. Mar. 7, 1847; m. 1st, Benjamin Corwin; 2d, Peter Ace; 3d, Truman Baker. 2250 tEmatury BunneU, b. Sept 14, 1848; m. Joseph A. Lyman. 2251 ' Calvin S. BunneU, b. in Braintrim, July 3, 1850 ; d. Apr. 14, 1857. 2252 t Sterling Walker BunneU, b. July 15, 1858; m. Ettie L. Owen. 927 DANIEL STERLING (brother of the above), b. In Brain trim, May 26, 1817 ; m. in Auburn, Penn., Nov. 11, 1834, Sarah A. Seeley, b. in Brooklyn, Susquehanna Co., Penn., Jan. 17, 1814, dau. of Alden Seeley (b. Aug. 28, 1783; d. July 19, 1838), who m. Dec 25, 1813, Nancy Tewksbury (b. Sept. 7, 1793; d. Jan. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 569 1, 1874). Nancy Tewksbury was a dau. of Jacob by his 2d marriage and sister of Elizabeth, who m. James William Sterling (No. 6733) of Brooklyn, Penn. Daniel was a farmer in Auburn, Penn. He d. there June 14, 1874. Children : 2253 t Norman P. Sterling, b. June 19, 1836; m. Delphine L. Dunmore. 2254 tHarry Sterling, b. May 30, 1838; m. Sarah A. MarshaU. 2256 tOhve Sterling, b. in Apr., 1842; m. 1st, Wesley McMicken, 2d, William Dunmore. 2256 tira Sterling, b. Apr. 19, 1847; m. Mary Whitaker. 2257 tAravesta N. Sterling, b. Apr. 22, 1852; m. Samuel Mead. 2258 Cinthia Sterling, m. Asa R. Cowel of Dunmore, Penn. Have Charlotte (m. Fred Reber of Scranton, Penn.), Clyde, and Hazel. 2262 tJohn G. Sterling, b. Aug. 22, 1857; m. Emma C. West. 928 CALVIN STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Brain trim, Feb. 12, 1819; m. in Providence, Penn., May 4, 1843, Hannah M. Bond, b. Aug. 27, 1820, dau. of Peter Bond, a soldier of the Mexican War, and Rebecca Campbell. Calvin was a farmer and miller at Meshoppen, Penn. He d. there May 22, 1897. His widow was living there in 1902. Child: 2263 tMary Sterling, b. Nov. 15, 1844; m. Lewis E. Hewitt. 929 NICHOLAS OVERFIELD STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Braintrim, Feb. 18, 1821 ; m. 1st, In Meshoppen, by the Rev. J. Sterling, May 26, 1845, Laura J. Baker, who d. Jan. 10, 1853, aged 33 years; m. 2d, in Mt. Pleasant, Penn., Sept. 1, 1858, Angeline Kennedy, b. July 1, 1828, dau. of Nathan and PameHa (King) Kennedy of Mt. Pleasant. He was a farmer near Meshoppen, where he d. Sept. 12, 1901. She d. Feb. 25, 1901. Child by first marriage: 2264 A son, b. May 12, 1846; d. Aug. 1, 1855. Children by second marriage : 2265 tKate Ann Sterling, b. July 22, 1862; m. Rienzi Stansbury. 570 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 2266 Laura Mabel Sterling, b. Oct. 13, 1866 ; unm. ; Hves at Meshoppen. 2267 tJohn Calvin Sterling, b. Sept. 16, 1868; m. Lizzie J. Jones. 2268 Ahna Angle Sterhng, b. Sept. 14, 1870; unm. 930 JOHN GREGORY STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Braintrim, Jan. 28, 1823 ; m. in Aubum, Penn., Nov. 4, 1846, Betsy Osborne, b. Nov. 21, 1824, dau. of Nathan and Eunice (Sturdevant) Osbome. John, commonly called Gregory, was a stock and produce buyer at Meshoppen; d. May 28, 1883. Betsy d. Nov. 2, 1896. Children : 2269 Clara J. Sterling, b. Oct. 14, 1847; m. 1st, Jan. 1, 1868, Gideon Winans, b. Dec. 21, 1841, a hardware merchant in Meshoppen, who d. Nov. 18, 1896 ; m. 2d, Feb., 1898, Julius Kintner. No issue. 2270 tHarriet Sterling, m. John Alden. 2271 Lucy Sterling, b. Jan. 4, 1855; d. Sept. 15, 1862, of diphtheria. 2272 Ida Sterling, b. July 16, 1856; d. Sept. 16, 1862, of diphtheria. 2273 tMary Sterling, b. July 13, 1866; m. George McEUione. 931 MARY STERLING (sister of the above), b. m Auburn, May 5, 1826; m. Dec 22, 1844, George R. Cornell, b. at Forest Lake, Susquehanna Co., Penn., Feb. 20, 1824, son of Zephaniah Cornell of Forest Lake. He was a farmer in Susquehanna and Wyoming counties, Penn. He kept a boarding house in Tunkhannock, Penn., during the last years of his Hfe. Saw two years service in the RebeUion as a petty officer. Mary d. Oct. 12, 1879, in Auburn; George m. 2d, about 1884, Hannah Squiers, who lived at Tunkhannock in 1902. He d. there Sept. 3, 1895. Children : 2274 t Sterling B. Cornell, b. May 2, 1850; m. Deborah Simsabaugh. 2276 tLois M. CorneU, b. Aug. 7, 1852; m. Benjamin B. Lowe. 2276 t Jerome B. V. CorneU, b. July 16, 1866; m. Eunice Patterson. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 571 2277 t Calvin S. CorneU, b. Aug. 24, 1857; m. Janette Garretson. 932 PAUL OVERFIELD STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Aubum, May 23, 1827 ; m. at New Milford, Penn., Aug. 30, 1851, Hannah Fessenden, b. Sept. 22, 1830. Paul, commonly caUed Overfield Sterhng, lived on Bunnell Hill, Wyoming Co., Penn., until the spring of 1862, when he migrated to Canada. He d. at London, Ontario, Apr. 23, 1862. She d. Sept. 20, 1882. Children : 2278 Asa Judson Sterling, unm. ; lives at Green Bay, Wis. 2279 Esther Sterling, b. June 8, 1854 ; d. Aug. 18, 1884. 2280 Frederick Sterling, d. young. 2281 Sarah Rosetta Sterling, m. Hendrickson; lives at North Jackson, Penn. Has ten ch., the eldest being Judson of Susquehanna, Penn. 2283 EHzabeth Gertrude Sterhng, b. Dec. 28, 1860 ; m. WU lard J. Briggs, b. in Wayne, Mich., May 28, 1869, a tinner at Muncie, Ind. No issue. 933 THE REV. ALFRED LESLIE STERLING (brother of the above), b. In Auburn, Apr. 26, 1829 ; m. at Mehoopany, Penn., Oct. 11, 1858, Emily A. Aumick, b. m Eaton, Penn., June 25, 1827. He saw three years' service In the Signal Corps of the U. S. Army during the Rebellion. He was a minister of the Methodist Epis copal Church ; was connected with the Hartford Soldiers' Orphan School for a number of years. Alfred was an Invahd the last half decade of his Hfe, seven years of which he was confined to his bed. The last three years he was totally blind. He d. July 14, 1884. Emily d. Aug. 14, 1901. Children : Nellie Sterling, b. in Meshoppen, Feb. 10, 1860; d. at Fairfax Courthouse, Va., Apr. 16, 1866. AdaHne Sterling, b. in Meshoppen, Mar. 11, 1861; d. at Fairfax Courthouse, Va., May 7, 1865. 2286 tLydia Sterling, b. Apr. 21, 1874; m. Tred M. Swetland. 935 SARAH R. STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Aubum, July 24, 1833; m. in Bridgewater, Penn., Feb. 23, 1866, James 572 THE STERLING GENEALOGY E. Beebe. She d. in Meshoppen, Penn., June 7, 1898. He d. in Binghamton, N. Y., Jan. 20, 1903. Child: 2287 Charles Beebe, b. Jan. 24, 1867 ; d. Nov. 1, 1862. 937 HARRIET E. STERLING (sister of the above), b. Apr. 27, 1863 ; m. June 17, 1882, John JF. EUiott, b. May 10, 1861, son of George W. and Lois L. (Pickett) Elliott of Camptown, Penn. He is a physician in Denver, Colo. Children : 2288 George S. EUiott, b. Jan. 6, 1884. 2289 Leona EUiott, b. May 16, 1886 ; d. July 22, 1887. 2290 Ida Lois EUiott, b. Apr. 27, 1887. 2291 Nina Elliott, b. Mar. 21, 1890; d. Sept. 10, 1890. 2292 John Maynard Elliott, b. Dec 7, 1893; d. July 11, 1894. 2293 Sterhng EUiott, b. Sept. 3, 1898. 938 GEORGE STERLING (John, Thaddeus, Samuel, Wil liam, Richard, WUliam), m. Mary Maltzberger. His descend ants hve in Reading and Pottstown, Penn. Children : 2294 Charles Steriing. 2296 Benjamin Sterling. 2296 Wilson Sterling. 2297 George Sterling. 2298 John Sterhng. 939 JOHN STERLING (brother of the above), m. Mary Medlar. Children : 2299 Mary Steriing. 2300 EHzabeth Sterhng. 940 WILLIAM SHERMAN STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Lebanon Co., Penn., in Dec, 1818; m. May 23, 1839, Margaret Ulrich, dau. of Adam and Ann Ulrich. Mr. Sterhng settled in Whitley Co., Ind., in 1840, and was, consequently, one of the early pioneers of that state. He was a farmer and acquired a comfortable estate. He enlisted in Co. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 573 I, 100th Ind. Vol. Infty., In 1862, and served throughout the Ciril War; d. in May, 1882. Children : 2301 tJohn F. Sterling, b. Sept. 7, 1840; m. 1st, Marie E. Manning; 2d, Flora Tippy; 3d, Mary Lewis. 2302 t Ann Sterhng, b. Apr. 7, 1846 ; m. Omer Alley. 2303 Mary Sterling, b. Feb. 22, 1846; m. Feb. 22, 1865, James Sallust, and d. In 1874, leaving a child now dead. 2304 EHzabeth Sterling, b. Dec. 26, 1848 ; m. Nov. 29, 1874, Frederick W. Hartson. Residence, Larwell, Whit ley Co., Ind. 2305 tHenry Sterling, b. Feb. 14, 1851; m. Sarah A. Geithman. 2306 tGeorge Sterhng, b. Jan. 6, 1854; m. Alice Young. 2307 tSarah Sterling, b. Nov. 1, 1866; m. 1st, Albert Ober- chain, 2d, Samuel Woods. 2308 tEd. Sterhng, b. May 1, 1869; m. Nora M. Hilliard. 2309 tHarriet Sterling, b. July 11, 1862; m. Samuel Deeter. 941 JAMES SHERMAN STERLING (brother of the above), h. in CornwaU, Lebanon Co., in Mar., 1824 ; m. at Annville, Leb anon Co., Nov. 20, 1842, Sarah Mace. He was a member of the Penn. MiHtia for three weeks In 1863; was a shoemaker by trade; hved at PottsviUe, Penn., where he d. Mar. 5, 1882. Child: 2310 t James Sterhng, b. in 1861; m. . 942 MARY STERLING (sister of the above), b. at Wom- elsdorf, Penn., Feb. 28, 1825; m. at PottsviUe, Penn., in 1842, Isaac May, b. at CornwaU, Eng., Mar. 18, 1820, son of Joseph * and Anne (George) May of Toronto, Can. Mr. May was a coal operator at Shamokin, Penn., and ac cumulated a fortune. He d. there Jan. 27, 1901. Mrs. May was a devout Roman Catholic, a woman who gave largely to char ity ; she d. at Shamokin, Apr. 29, 1904. Children : 2311 t James May, b. Dec. 4, 1843; m. Mary G. Snyder. 2312 tEHzabeth May, b. Sept. 1, 1846 ; m. Henry W. Morgan. ' Joseph May was b. in England and m. there Anne George, b. at Cornwall, Dec. 25, 1794, who d. at Toronto, Can., June 20, 1876. They had Isaac, John, Thomas, Joseph, Mary Ann, and EUzabeth. 574 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 2313 tisaac May, b. Oct. 16, 1847; m. Margaret A. Magee. 2314 tEmily Rebecca May, b. Jan. 27, 1849; m. 1st, Albert D. Allen, 2d, Martin Markle. 2316 tGeorge May, b. June 20, 1860; m. Mary E. Duttinger. 2316 Mary Ann May, b. Nov. 25, 1852 ; bapt. Feb. 23, 1853 ; d. Nov. 8, 1854. 2317 tSarah Jane May, b. Feb. 16, 1866; m. Albert A. Heizmann. 2318 tMary Ida May, b. May 7, 1857; m. Jacob F. Graeber. 2319 t Susan Ann May, b. Mar. 29, 1859; m. WilHam W. Ryon. 2320 t Joseph A. May, b. Jan. 6, 1861 ; m. Harriet Kendrick. 2321 Clara May, b. Aug. 4, 1863 ; bapt. July 10, 1864 ; d. Sept. 6, 1864. 2322 Caroline May, b. Apr. 10, 1866; bapt. Oct. 12, 1866; unm. 2323 tLaura May, b. June 1, 1868; m. Daniel J. DriscoU. 2324 WiUiam May, b. Mar. 27, 1870 ; d. May 31, 1870. Those deceased are buried at Shamokin. 943 JOSEPH STERLING (brother of the above), h. in Berks Co., Penn. ; m. 1st, at Coalbrook Dale, Berks Co., Catherine Koble, whose ancestors were among the earliest Dutch settlers of New York and whose grandmother Koble, at the age of 13, was a maid to Mrs. George Washington. She d. about 1848. Joseph went to Wisconsin and there m. 2d, Harriet E. La Bar, b. in Rockford, Penn., Apr. 18, 1828. He was a tailor in Womelsdorf and in Goshenhoppen, Penn. ; a soldier in the Union army during the RebeUion and d. in the service July 7, 1862. ChUdren by first marriage: 2325 Elizabeth Sterhng, m. P. E. Buck of Ashland, Penn. 2326 Sarah Sterhng, m. John EUsesser of York, Penn. 2327 Catherine Sterling, m. A. Krick of Hamburg, Penn. 2328 tWIUiam A. Sterling, b. Oct. 27, 1841; m. Susan A. Taylor. 2329 Harriet Sterling, unm., Hves in Shamokin, Penn. 2330 Joseph Sterling. 2331 Henry Steriing. Children by second marriage : Martha J. Sterling, m. Steele; a wid. at Ripon, Wis. Daniel L. Steriing, of St. Charles, IU. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 575 2334 tFrank Hughes Sterling, b. Sept. 23, 1857; m. Mabel A. Patterson. 2336 tEUsworth B. Sterling, b. Aug. 10, 1861; m. Carolyn M. . 944 CAROLINE STERLING (sister of the above), b. at Robesonia, Berks Co., Penn., Apr. 10, 1830; m. In PottsviUe, Penn., Apr. 10, 1850, John H. Gable b. in Orwigsburg, Schuyl kiU Co., Penn., Sept. 16, 1825. Resided at Shamokin, Penn. He was a coal operator In the Garfield and Gimlet CoUeries ; promoter of the Shamokin Street Railway ; member of the board of health; d. in Shamokin Nov. 20, 1903. Children : 2336 Ceciha Gable, b. in PottsviUe, Penn., Jan. 20, 1853 ; d. Oct. 10, 1855. 2337 Ida Gable, b. in PottsviUe, Aug. 15, 1864. 2338 WilHam Gable, b. in PottsviUe, Mar. 6, 1856. 2339 Louisa Gable, b. In Shamokin, June 30, 1859; d. Sept. 6, 1862. 2340 Joseph Gable, b. In Shamokin, June 30, 1861; d. June 30, 1861. 2341 Alfred Gable, b. in Shamokin, Feb. 7, 1864. 2342 Frank Gable, b. in Shamokin, Oct. 18, 1869. 2343 Charles Gable, b. in Shamokin, July 7, 1871. 945 MARGARET STERLING (sister of the above), m. John Brown, a foundryman of PottsviUe, Penn. Children : 2344 Ellen Brown, m. James Gordon of Phila. 2345 DoU Brown, m. John Gordon of PhUa. 2346 Mary Brown, m. John Stichter of Reading, Penn. 2347 John Brown, a baker in Shamokin, Penn. 2348 David Brown, a captain in the Union army In the Civil War. KiUed at the Battle of Petersburg. 946 SARAH STERLING (sister of the above), m. John Null. Child: 2349 Frank Null, m., and has Caroline and Ida. 948 ELIZABETH STERLING (sister of the above), m. Ed ward McTee of PottsviUe, Penn. She d. in an insane asylum at Harrisburg, Penn. 576 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Children : 2362 Mary McTee, 2353 EUen McTee. 2354 James McTee. 949 CATHERINE STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Robesonia ; m. at PottsviUe, Penn., Dec. 9, 1841, John W. Taylor of Philadelphia. Residence, Shamokin, Penn. He was by occupa tion a painter. ChUdren : 2365 WilHam Taylor, b. at PottsviUe, Nov. 13, 1848 ; d. Dec. 21, 1902. 2366 Emily AHce Taylor, b. at PottsviUe, Dec 16, 1850; d. there, Oct. 16, 1861. 2367 Appolonia Ceciha Taylor, b. at PottsviUe in 1862; d. there, Jan. 28, 1866. 2358 Mary EUen Taylor, b. at PottsviUe, Mar. 20, 1854 ; d. there, Feb. 16, 1866. 2359 Francis Joseph Taylor, b. in Northumberland, Penn., July 25, 1857; d. in Harrisburg, Penn., Feb. 16, 1866. 2360 Maria Josephine Taylor, b. at PottsviUe, Jan. 6, 1859. 2361 Enos Charles Taylor, b. in Harrisburg, Mar. 21, 1861 ; d. there Mar. 15, 1865. 2362 Alfred Eugene Taylor, b. in Harrisburg, July 24, 1863. 2363 Katharine Taylor, b. at Shamokin, Mar. 25, 1867. 2364 Ida IsabeUa Taylor, b. at Shamokin in 1869; d. there in 1870. 2365 Louis Alphonso Taylor, b. at Shamokin, Nov. 18, 1871. 2366 Thomas James Taylor, b. at Shamokin, Nov. 20, 1873. 962 EDWARD STERLING SOULLARD (Lydia, Thaddeus, Samuel, WUliam, Richard, WUliam), b. July 19, 1800; m. 1st, Feb. 4, 1829, Fanny Crapo, b. Mar. 16, 1803 ; 2d, Julia . Child by first marriage: 2367 Fanny SouUard, b. July 14, 1835 ; d. Apr. 20, 1838. Child by second marriage; Fanny C. SouUard; m. Carve; Hve in Vermont. 953 SALLY MELISSA SOULLARD (sister of the above), b. Nov. 20, 1802; m. Jan. 12, 1819, Hiram CoUamer, b. Mar. 31, 1799. She d. Dec 24, 1869. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 577 Children : 2369 Mary Ann CoUamer, b. June 3, 1819 ; m. Daniel Eddy ; has son Daniel. 2371 Nelson C. CoUamer, b. Apr. 30, 1821. 2372 tWarren Bamabus CoUamer, b. Feb. 2, 1823; m. 1st, EHza A. Cole (No. 990) ; 2d, Sally Cole (No. 986). (See No. 985.) 2373 Lydia Jane CoUamer, b. July 16, 1826; d. Sept. 24, 1826. 2374 Emily Jane CoUamer, b. Oct. 20, 1828; d. Mar. 2, 1829. 2375 Edwin J. CoUamer. 2376 Harriet Lucilla CoUamer, b. in 1832; m. , and had issue; all deceased. 954 ALMIRA HESTER SOULLARD (sister of the above), b. June 8, 1805 ; m. Oct. 28, 1824, John Holman, b. July 28, 1796. She d. Dec 24, 1837. He d. in 1886. Children : 2377 tCatharine M. Holman, b. Oct. 23, 1826; m. Jacob Nom- hauser. 2378 John Henry Holman, b. Aug. 26, 1828 ; d. unm. 2379 tLydia Ann Holman, b. Mar. 20, 1831; m. Henry Waring. 2380 Samuel A. Holman, b. In July, 1834; d. unm. 2381 Almira SouUard Holman, b. in May, 1837; m. and d. without issue. 955 ELIZA CAROLINE SOIILLAKD (sister of the above), b. Aug. 24, 1809 ; m. in Jan., 1829, her step-brother Samuel PearsaU, b. Nov. 18, 1799, son of Henry and Phoebe (PearsaU) PearsaU. He was a farmer. She d. Oct. 25, 1863. He d. Dec. 8, 1886. Children : 2382 tHenry Barnabus PearsaU, b. Nov. 2, 1829; m. Lucy Rich. 2383 t Samuel J. PearsaU, b. May 18, 1833; m. CaroHne Smith. 2384 Lydia Celia PearsaU, b. Sept. 11, 1836; m. Dec. 31, 1874, Albert Nash, b. Sept. 26, 1843, son of Ed mund and Samantha (Wetherell) Nash. Residence, Saratoga Spa, N. Y. ; no issue. 2385 Edward SouUard PearsaU, b. Nov. 2, 1837; June 14, 1871, Ellen Miller, b. Mar. 26, 1843, dau. of Har riet (Merrill) MUler. Residence, Saratoga, N. Y. ; no issue. 578 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 2386 tphebe E. PearsaU, b. Feb. 1, 1840; m. John Groesbeck. 2387 tGeorge PearsaU, b. in July, 1847; m. Melinda Hoffman. 2388 tJohn A. PearsaU, b. Aug. 10, 1861; m. Emma McChesney. 2389 Emma C. PearsaU, b. in Feb., 1864 ; d. In Aug., 1868. 957 CURTIS M. STERLING (Thaddeus, Thaddeus, Samuel, WUliam, Richard, WUliam), b. July 13, 1801; m. Jan. 1, 1823, Anna Stevens, b. Aug. 16, 1799, dau. of Ephrian (b. Mar. 24, 1756; d. Aug. 29, 1855) and Hannah Stevens (b. Mar. 6, 1756; d. Feb. 28, 1865). Curtis and his wife settled at Dunnings (now Elmhurst), Penn., on what came to be called Sterhng's HUl, immediately after their marriage and lived there the remainder of their lives. He was a farmer. He d. at 1 a. m., Oct. 31, 1876 ; Anna d. Jan. 24, 1893. Children : 2390 tEphraim EHphalet Sterling, b. at 12 m., July 25, 1832; m. Catherine E. Beavers. 2391 Samuel Sterling, b. at 12.16 a. m., Aug. 1, 1837 ; d. unm. Feb. 4, 1894. 2392 tDavid Sterling, b. at 4 a. m., Sept. 15, 1839; m. Janett M. Roberts. 968 MARY ANN STERLING (sister of the above), b. at Am sterdam, N. Y., July 21, 1803 ; m. Oct. 17, 1824, Ransom Lyon, b. Apr. 4, 1803, son of Eliphalet Lyon by his first wife, Mary Perry. Eliphalet m. 2d, Eleanor (Ogden) Sterling, mother of Mary Ann. Hence, Mary Ann m. her step-brother. Ransom Lyon was a carriage maker at Easton, Conn. He d. Mar. 21, 1874. She d. Sept. 11, 1893. Children : 2393 Ransom Perry Lyon, b. Sept. 29, 1826 ; m. in Feb., 1854, Sophia Blackman, and had Frederick, d. in infancy, and Eddie Blackman Lyon, M. D., of Bethel, Conn., who d. a young man, without Issue. Ransom was a physician at Bethel, Conn. He d. Aug. 6, 1864. 2396 tFrederick Sterling Lyon, b. June 21, 1827; m. lit, Mary C. WooUey, 2d, Lottie C. Downs. 2397 tWesley Lyon, b. Apr. 22, 1829; m. Charlotte A. Williams. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 579 2398 Mary Eleanor Lyon, b. Sept. 2, 1831 ; d. Nov. 1, 1866, unm. 2399 Fletcher Lyon, b. May 25, 1833; m. May 21, 1854, Sarah M. Nichols. Had a dau., Eugenia, who d. young. Fletcher was a carriage builder. He d. Oct. 15, 1868. 2401 Adam Clarke Lyon, b. Feb. 26, 1840; m. Sarah Sher wood. Had a dau. Minnie who d. young. He was a carriage maker; d. Jan. 3, 1901. 959 DAVID L. STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Am sterdam, Mar. 2, 1805; m. in Redding, Conn., Aug. 30, 1829, Cornelia TIUou of Reading, b. In N. Y. City, July 16, 1804. David was a farmer. He lived for a time at Fairfield and Greenfield, Conn., and then removed to Dlinols, settling first at Milo and later moving to Bradford. He d. there June 23, 1882. Cornelia d. of consumption, Oct. 12, 1864. Children : 2403 Thaddeus Sterling, b. Feb. 4, 1834; moved to Oregon; address unknown. 2404 Charles Sterling, b. Aug. 17, 1837; enhsted in Co. I., 47th El. VoL Infty., and d. at Selma, Ala., Oct. 2, 1866. 2406 tJane Ann Sterling, b. Apr. 29, 1844; m. WilHam H. Conibear. 960 SALLY STERLING (sister of the above) , b. in Amsterdam, Mar. 17, 1810; m. Nov. 27, 1830, Uriah HubbeU, b. Aug. 27, 1806, son of Moses and Susannah (SlUiman) Hubbell of Green field, Conn. Uriah was a farmer at Greenfield HiU, Conn., where he d. July 14, 1871. Sally d. there May 9, 1895. Children : 2406 tAugustus Sterhng Hubbell, b. Feb. 11, 1831; m. Abi gail B. Morehouse. 2407 t John C. HubbeU, b. Aug. 7, 1832 ; m. Juha Ann Wheeler. 2408 Adelia W. HubbeU, b. Oct. 2, 1833; Hving on the old homestead at Greenfield Hill, unm., 1901. 2409 Mary Ann HubbeU, b. Mar. 1, 1838 ; d. Apr. 14, 1840. 2410 Charles Hubbell, b. Feb. 7, 1840; d. Aug. 26, 1842. 580 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 2411 tArthur Sterling HubbeU, b. Oct. 4, 1842; m. Helen L. Reid. 2412 Rufus HubbeU, b. Aug. 26, 1844 ; d. Feb. 28, 1845. 2413 Rufus W. HubbeU, b. Nov. 18, 1846 ; d. July 10, 1867. 2414 Perry Beach HubbeU, b. Sept. 23, 1847; d. Sept. 10, 1868, at Albany, N. Y. 2415 tpriscilla Hubbell, b. Dec. 17, 1849; m. George T. Parrack. 965 MARY STERLING (Lockwood, Thaddeus, Samuel, Wil liam, Richard, William), b. Mar. 5, 1816; m. July 4, 1836, Paul Doughty, b. Mar. 12, 1812, d. May 3, 1871. She d. Dec. 29, 1890. Both buried at Amenia, N. Y. Children : 2416 tCharles True Doughty, b. In 1836; m. Julia . 2417 Sterling Doughty, b. Mar. 18, 1847; m. Mary Harris; has two daus., Harriet and Mary. He is sup posed to be living in Texas. 2420 Frances Ehzabeth Doughty, b. Oct. 11, 1860; unm.; a teacher in Drew Seminary, Carmel, N. Y. 966 JOHN WESLEY STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Norwalk, Conn., Oct. 20, 1817; m. Mar. 21, 1841, Em eline Wheeler, b. in Dover, N. Y., Aug. 13, 1821, dau. of Hiram and Sabina (Edmunds) Wheeler of Dover. He was a blacksmith and farmer at Amenia, N. Y. He d. at Dover, N. Y., Nov. 21, 1897. His widow resides at South Dover (1903). ChUdren : 2421 Sarah Louisa Sterling, b. Aug. 20, 1842; m. 1st, in 1867, Abram R. Couch, who d. in 1882; m. 2d, in 1887, Charles R. Olds. Had three children who d. young. Residence, Somers, Conn. 2422 Electa Jane Sterling, b. Dec. 20, 1844; d. May 13, 1847. 2423 tMary Elizabeth Sterling, b. Sept. 16, 1846 ; m. Eugene B. Anson. 2424 t Estella Sterling, b. Aug. 17, 1861 ; m. George E. Cole (No. 2439). 2425 Helen Adilla Sterling, b. Nov. 13, 1854 ; unm. Oct. 18, 1895. 2426 tCarrie Sterling, b. Nov. 15, 1867; m. Charles E. Dutcher. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 581 967 SARAH ANN STERLING (sister of the above), b. Mar. 13, 1820; m. Dec 18, 1841, Joseph Jones, b. Feb. 4, 1821, son of Stephen and Amy (ElHot) Jones. They Hved at Dover, N. Y., where she d. in 1901. Children : 2427 tWIUiam S. Jones, b. Nov. 23, 1843; m. Mary J. Webb. 2428 tTheodore F. Jones, b. Sept. 21, 1846; m. Olivine 0. Brady. 2429 tLydia A. Jones, b. Jan. 24, 1851 ; m. Edward A. Brush. 2430 Jarvis C. Jones, b. Apr. 12, 1854; d. Mar. 14, 1856. 2431 Helen E. Jones, b. Oct. 29, 1859. 968 BENJAMIN POWERS STERLING (brother of the above), b. May 13, 1823; m. 1st, Oct. 3, 1847, Caroline Conklin, b. in Dover, N. Y., dau. of David and Margaret (Doty) Conklin, who d. Sept. 28, 1856 ; m. 2d, in 1857, Harriet E. French, who d. Feb. 8, 1863; m. 3d, Aug. 30, 1863, Mary E. Merchant. Mr. Sterling was a wagon maker. He d. at Salisbury, Conn., Jan. 18, 1871. His widow m. again. Children by first marriage: 2432 Jarvis Congdon Sterling, b. Aug. 20, 1849; Hves in N. Y. City ; has six children. 2433 George Conklin Sterling, b. Apr. 10, 1852 ; m. Mar. 17, 1874, EsteUa A. Ashley, b. Feb. 26, 1846, dau. of Abram and Lydia A. (Young) Ashley of Chatham, N. Y. He is a tobacco merchant in New York. No issue. 2434 Sherman Sterling, b. July 17, 1854; d. Jan. 18, 1857. Children by second marriage: 2435 Carrie E. Sterling, b. May 7, 1860 ; d. Jan. 6, 1863. 2436 Charles E. Sterling, b. Apr. 9, 1862; d. at Seymour, Conn., In youth. Child by third marriage: 2437 Ida Sterling, b. Aug. 27, 1867; d. Dec. 12, 1868. 970 WILLIAM JEWETT STERLING (brother of the above), b. Apr. 23, 1828 ; m. Helen Browning. He lived at Pawl ing, N. Y., where he d. ; his widow was hving there In 1903. Child: 2438 WiUiam S. Sterling m. Jennie Wesley. He was a prom inent contractor and buUder at White Plains, N. Y. ; d. in 1903, leaving six children. 582 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 983 EMERY COLE (Eliza, Thaddeus, Samuel, WUliam, Rich ard, WUliam), b. in Wilton, Conn., Apr. 19, 1811; m. 1st, May 10, 1841, Mary Ann Sutton, b. Mar. 11, 1819, dau. of Gabriel Sutton, who d. June 23, 1866; m. 2d, May 9, 1860, Frances Mary Stevens, b. Apr. 3, 1832, fifth child of David W. and Nancy A. (Giddings) Stevens of South Dover, N. Y. Emery Cole has been a prominent business man of Pawling, N. Y., for many years ; the owner of the Harlem Valley Roller Mills, wagon factory, plaster mills and considerable real estate in Duchess Co. Living at Pawling, 1903. ChUdren by first marriage: 2439 tGeorge E. Cole, b. Dec. 5, 1843; m. EsteUa Sterling (No. 2424), q. v. 2440 Francis Eugene Cole, b. in Pawling, Sept. 19, 1848 ; m. 1st, Helen Wanzer, 2d, Emma Marsh. (See No. 987.) Has two ch., Emery and Esther. He is in partnership with his father at Pawling. 2443 Edward Charles Cole, b. In Pawhng, July 20, 1850, an insurance man in New Haven, Conn. 2444 Mary EHza Cole, b. in Pawling, May 1, 1856; m. 1st, Augustus Pendley, 2d, Myron Andrews. Children by second marriage: 2446 t Albert Stevens Cole, b. May 21, 1863; m. Clara B. Thomas. 2446 William WaUace Cole, b. in Pawling, Sept. 15, 1864; m. Laura Dennis of Newton, la. He is a traveling salesman. Residence, St. Joseph, Mo. ; no issue. 2447 AHdabelle Cole, b. in Pawhng, Jan. 27, 1870; m. Wil Ham J. Davis from Virginia, now of Brooklyn, N. Y. ; no issue. 984 GEORGE COLE (brother of the above), b. Feb. 14, 1813; m. Dec. 31, 1840, MeHssa Bloomfield Townsend, b. Oct. 22, 1821, dau. of Charles and Phoebe (Crosby) Townsend of South East, N. Y. Mr. Cole was a carriage maker at South East. He d. July 24, 1900. His widow was Hving at Brewster, N. Y., in 1903. Children : 2448 Estella Jane Cole, b. Apr. 1, 1860; m. Oct. 18, 1888, Frank Pierce Brush; no issue. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 583 2449 Frank Charles Cole, b. Apr. 3, 1852 ; m. Sept. 24, 1879, Jessie Howes Crosby. Residence, Brewster, N. Y. ; no issue. 2450 WilHs Hine Cole, b. Jan. 6, 1867 ; d. Mar. 9, 1861. 986 SALLY COLE (sister of the above), b. Feb. 16, 1817; m. Apr. 3, 1859, Warren Barnabus CoUamer, b. Feb. 2, 1823 (No. 2372), son of Hiram and Sally M. (SouUard) CoUamer. She d. Mar. 17, 1864. Warren m. 1st, May 17, 1857, Sally's sister, EHza Ann Cole (No. 990), b. Feb. 1, 1828; d. Oct. 21, 1868. They resided at Wilton, N. Y. Child by second marriage: 2451 Mary Ella CoUamer, m. Edgar Smith. Reside at Sara toga Springs, N. Y., and have four boys and two girls. 993 MARY STERLING (Sherman, Thaddeus, Samuel, William, Richard, WilUam) , m. Fritz Brose ; both d. soon after. Children : 2452 Henrietta Marie Brose, m. Heywood C. Broun, a wine dealer in N. Y. Have Walton, Irving, Heywood, and Virginia. 2457 Fritz Brose. 996 CHARLES A. STERLING (brother of the above), m. Aug. 12, 1864, Mary Lydia Green, b. in East Haddam, Conn., Oct. 30, 1841, dau. of Frederick W. and Mary G. (Morgan) Green of Brooklyn, N. Y. Charles A. Sterling is a prominent financier and capitalist, with offices on lower Broadway, N. Y. He is president of the Orange and Passaic VaUey R. R. Co., director of the Jersey City, Hoboken and Paterson Street Railway Co., the National Storage Co., the National Docks Co., etc. Residence, East Orange, N. J. Children : 2468 EUa Green Steriing, b. in Brooklyn, Dec. 16, 1865. 2459 Harry Sherman Sterling, b. in 1868. 2460 Edith Warren Sterling. 2461 Eleanor Augusta Sterhng. 1004 MARTHA ELIZABETH STERLING (Hawley, Thad deus, Samuel, WiUiam, Richard, WUliam), b. in Wilton, Conn., 584 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Mar. 8, 1829; m. there Apr. 30, 1864, Harvey Bedient, b. In Wilton, Mar. 31, 1816, son of David Bedient and Mary Dann, widow of John Stuart. They resided in Wilton, where he d. Sept. 26, 1887. She d. there Nov. 2, 1897. Children, born In Wilton: 2462 Katharine Sterhng Bedient, b. Apr. 16, 1855; d. Dec 4, 1864. 2463 NelHe EHzabeth Bedient, b. Sept. 10, 1856; m. Feb. 16, 1876, Frank MarceUus, son of Marcellus and Susan (Patrick) Green. She d. Nov. 22, 1883. 2464 Lucy Ann Sterling Bedient, b. Dec. 14, 1857; m. Nov. 6, 1876, Rufus Bennett (b. Mar. 16, 1846; d. June 4, 1902), son of Edwin and Susan (Youngs) Dis- brow. He was a hat manufacturer at Mt. Vemon, N. Y. 2465 Frederick Harvey Bedient, b. Mar. 16, 1861; m. in 1888, Electa, dau. of Charles Gregory. A carpenter at Norwalk. 2466 David Francis Bedient, b. Dec. 31, 1862; m. 1st, June 20, 1883, Carrie, dau. of Stephen and Sarah James, who d. in Mar., 1896, aged 30; m. 2d, Apr. 6, 1898, Mabel Whitlock. An undertaker at Ridge field, Conn. 2467 James Barbour Bedient, b. May 10, 1865; m. at New town, Conn., Feb. 25, 1886, Charlotte Nichols (b. Apr. 30, 1867), dau. of William G. and Sarah E. (Irwin) Hard. A merchant in Wilton. 2468 Charles Hawley Bedient, b. Oct. 26, 1866; m. Lucy, dau. of Edward Chapman. A carpenter at Broad River, Conn. 2469 Carrie May Bedient, b. May 6, 1872; unm.; Hves at Mt. Vernon, N. Y. 1024 MARY ANN DUNNING (John Dunmimg, Mary, Sam uel, William, Richard, WUliam), b. in Wilton, Conn., Oct. 7, 1811; m. Apr. 23, 1830, RusseU Mead, b. Dec. 2, 1805, son of Nehemiah Mead of Ridgefield, Conn. They Hved at Ridge field. He d. Jan. 3, 1877. She d. Aug. 2, 1877. Children : 2470 George Comstock Mead, b. Dec. 19, 1830; m. Harriet V. Quintard. He was proprietor of the Hamilton Hotel; d. in Bermuda, May 20, 1883. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 585 2471 Mary Ann Mead, b. Mar. 22, 1833; m. a Mr. JeUiff; d. Aug. 15, 1873. 2472 Sylvester Mead, b. Feb. 25, 1836 ; m. Anna A. Kippen ; served in the Fifth Regt., N. Y. Cavalry, during the Civil War; superintendent of a water company in Waterbury, Conn. 2473 Franklin Mead, b. Jan. 27, 1838 ; a confectioner in Nor walk, Conn. 2474 John Dunning Mead, b. Feb. 27, 1841 ; m. Julia Wester- velt; served for three years in the Union army during the Civil War; was a policeman in N. Y. for nine years prior to his death, Sept. 7, 1876. 2475 Pauline A. Mead, b. Oct. 12, 1847 ; m. Edwin M. Par ker of Bridgeport. 2476 Frederick St. John Mead, b. Dec. 10, 1849 ; m. Hannah M. Avery, b. Apr. 16, 1849. In partnership with his brother Frank in Norwalk. 1025 RICHARD DUNNING (brother of the above), b. in Wil ton, Oct. 19, 1814 ; m. Dec. 20, 1855, at Ridgefield, Mary Hen rietta Olmstead, b. in Wilton, Oct. 16, 1834, dau. of Wilham and Clara (Nash) Olmstead. He was a music teacher In Wilton; d. in 1888. His widow resided with her dau. in 1903. Children : 2477 Kate Jessup Dunning, b. Oct. 9, 1866 ; m. Nov. 10, 1875, Lewis D. Keeler, son of Lewis and Eliza (Purdy) Keeler; lived on the homestead at North Wilton: removed to East Norwalk, Conn. Have Florence Dunning, b. Aug. 25, 1879, d. in Feb., 1889; Maude Purdy, b. Jan. 6, 1884 ; and Louie Dunning, b. Jan. 22, 1891. 2481 John Irving Dunning, b. Apr. 21, 1859 ; m. JuHa Gris wold ; reside at Norwalk, Conn. Have Blanche B., b. Sept. 22, 1881; Mabel Gertrude, b. In 1885; and Richard, b. in 1889. 2485 Mary Estelle Dunning, b. Feb. 26, 1862; d. Oct. 7, 1865. 2486 Richard Olmstead Dunning (twin with above), d. July 6, 1878. 1026 WILLIAM DUNNING (brother of the above), b. in Wil ton, Feb. 6, 1821 ; m. May 23, 1838, PauHna Benedict, b. May 10, 1822, dau. of Caleb and EUis (St. John) Benedict of New Canaan, 586 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Conn. He was a merchant In New York, resided in Brookl3Ti ; d. in 1890. Children : 2487 Lydia A. Dunning, b. Aug. 22, 1839; unm.; Hves in Brooklyn. 2488 James Dunning, b. Oct. 26, 1842; m. Dec. 14, 1867, Mouira Duncan; residence, Brooklyn. 2489 Mary E. Dunning, b. Sept. 19, 1844 ; m. Dec. 5, 1866, John N. Sayre, Jr. 2490 Charles Jessup Dunning, b. Feb. 24, 1848; m. Feb. 7, 1871, Caroline A. Elmendorf ; d. at Albany, N. Y., June 28, 1877. 2491 WiUiam B. Dunning, b. Feb. 6, 1856 ; m. Helen Frasier. 1036 CATHARINE M. SHELP (Mary A. Cone, Anna, Nathan, John, Daniel, WUliam), b. in Genesee Co., N. Y., June 12, 1819; m. Feb. 19, 1848, Aaron Dewey, son of Aaron Dewey of Ashtabula, Ohio. He was a farmer at West Shelby, Orleans Co., N. Y.; d. there Sept. 21, 1872. She d. Oct. 24, 1898. Children : 2492 John Adolphus Dewey, b. Aug. 22, 1849; m. June 26, 1879, Jennie Fuller, dau. of Erastus and Lydia (Travis) FuUer of West Shelby. He is a farmer at West Shelby. No issue. 2493 tGeorge WilHam Dewey, b. Sept. 23, 1861 ; m. 1st, Martha Fuller, 2d, Helen FuUer. 2494 t Elsie Anjehca Dewey, b. July 24, 1859; m. John Gould. 1038 MARY ANN SHELP (sister of the above), b. in Shelby, N. Y., Dec 18, 1821 ; m. Oct. 1, 1845, Russel G. Weaver, son of Russel Weaver, a local preacher and farmer at Cambria, Niagara Co., N. Y., and Lydia, his wife. He was a farmer at Hartland, N. Y. ; d. there Oct. 6, 1862, aged 37. She Hved at West Shelby in 1903. Children : 2495 John Russel Weaver, b. Aug. 30, 1847 ; d. Oct. 12, 1848. 2496 tSusan Arietta Weaver, b. June 31, 1849; m. Henry Gilbert. 2497 tMary Florine Weaver, b. Mar. 28, 1861 ; m. Robert W. Colman. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 587 2498 tIda Sophia Weaver, b. Aug. 14, 1865; m. Francis J. Albright. 2499 t Adelbert Weaver, b. Oct. 29, 1857 ; m. Frances Liddle. 1040 ANGELINE A. SHELP (sister of the above), b. In Shelby, June 30, 1826 ; m. Simon S. Warner, b. in Memphis, Onondaga Co., N. Y., Oct. 27, 1817, son of Amos H. Warner. He was a farmer; d. Feb. 18, 1869; he resided at West Shelby, 1903. Children : 2500 t Charlton Warner, b. Aug. 21, 1848; m. . 2501 tWIUiam Wamer, b. May 12, 1854 ; m. Jennie Greene. 2502 tMary A. Warner, b. Sept. 12, 1851 ; m. Henry Strouse. 2503 AHce Warner, b. Oct. 11, 1858; d. Aug. 10, 1877. 1042 STERLING MARSENA CONE (Marsena Cone, Anna, Nathan, John, Daniel, William), b. in Genesee Co., N. Y., July 13, 1819 ; m. 1st, at Portland, Wis., Jan. 22, 1848, Harriet Adelaide Doolittle, b. in Kenosha, Wis., Dec. 18, 1829, d. in Portland, Sept. 17, 1857; m. 2d, Oct. 27, 1858, Mary Jane, dau. of Henry and Jane Woodbridge, b. in Kenosha, Feb. 3, 1841. He was a lawyer, a representative in the Wisconsin Legslature; d. at Waterloo, Wis., May 18, 1888. She resides at Oshkosh, Wis. Children by first marriage: 2504 Sterling D. Cone, b. Aug. 4, 1848 ; m. Martha Morris ; d. June 29, 1901. 2505 t Adelaide L. Cone, b. May 30, 1852; m. Joseph S. Thompson. Children by second marriage: 2506 tNellie G. Cone, b. July 19, I860; m. George Bussey. 2507 t Aimer G. Cone, b. Apr. 23, 1864; m. Martha Douke. 2508 tMInnle M. Cone, b. Nov. 21, 1868; m. Henry Cone. 2509 MarshaU M. Cone, b. Apr. 7, 1870 ; res. MarshaU, Wis. 2610 James A. Cone, b. Dec. 23, 1880 ; res. Oshkosh, Wis. 1043 GEORGE HEALING PURPLE CONE (brother of the above), b. Oct. 14, 1820; m. 1st, ; 2d, Feb. 22, 1866, Mary Ann Roth, a native of Germany. He was a lawyer at Water loo, Wis. ; a member of the Legislature In 1861-62, and a justice of the peace for many years. He d. at Waterloo, Feb. 10, 1900. Children by second marriage: 2511 MerriH Azro Cone, b. Mar. 9, 1869 ; d. Dec. 11, 1869. 2512 Jay Wilkes Cone, b. Jan. 31, 1871 ; d. Dec 29, 1891. 588 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 2513 CHve Sterling Cone, b. July 23, 1873 ; m. Dec. 29, 1896, Laura Anna Peters ; res. Wausau, Wis. ; no issue. 2514 Glen A. Cone, b. Dec 3, 1874 ; res. Waterioo, Wis. 1046 ELIZABETH CONE (sister of the above), b. Sept. 13, 1824; m. Sept. 1, 1842, John Ramsey, b. in Ohio, Aug. 14, 1821. He was a merchant in Dane and Dodge counties. Wis. ; d. Apr. 14, 1866. Children : 2615 tCaroline Sophia Ramsey, b. July 12, 1843; m. WiUard P. Carr. 2516 t James Francis Ramsey, b. May 22, 1846; m. Eudora M. Surdaim. 2617 EHas Ramsey, b. Aug. 29, 1846; d. at Fort Atkinson, Kan., June 8, 1848. 1046 CORDELIA D. CONE (sister of the above), b. May 24, 1827 ; m. 1st, in Jan., 1847, Warren W. Lawton, a tanner, who d. in 1860; m. 2d, the Rev. Enos Collins, Dec. 25, 1851, b. at Ithaca, N. Y., Oct. 2, 1813. He was a United Brethren preacher ; resides at Colona, Wis. Child by first marriage: 2518 Charles W. Lawton, b. Oct. 26, 1849 ; m. Mary Gray. Child by second marriage: 2619 Wilber CoUins, b. Oct. 24, 1863; m., and d. Aug. 18, 1882. 1048 OLIVER CONE (Augustus A. Cone, Anna, Nathan, John, Daniel, WilUam), b. in Indiana, Apr. 25, 1819; m. 1st in Iowa, Feb. 6, 1841, EHza Jane Drake, b. in Ohio in 1823 ; d. while on the overland journey to CaHfornia in 1853 and was burled on the plains ; m. 2d, in Oregon In 1865, Sarah Jane Wade, who m. 2d, his brother Anson Cone. He d. at the Salmon River gold mines, California, in 1863. ChUdren by first marriage: 2520 WiUiam Henry Harrison Cone, b. Nov. 24, 1841. 2621 Sarah Jane Cone, b. Sept. 13, 1843 ; d. in Infancy. 2522 Mary EUen Cone, b. June 25, 1846; d. in 1861. 2623 Isaac U. Cone, b. Feb. 13, 1849; d. in 1891. 2524 Anson Sterling Cone, b. Nov. 4, 1851 ; d. in 1861. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 589 Children by second marriage: 2526 Abrella Melvina Cone, b. Sept. 5, 1856. 2526 EHza Jane Cone, b. Apr. 5, 1868 ; m. Joseph Graham. 2527 OHver O. Cone, b. Feb. 6, 1860. 2528 Everett A. Cone, b. Dec 4, 1861. 1050 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS CONE (brother of the above), b. in Indiana, Nov. 21, 1823 ; m. 1st, at Oregon City, Ore., Dec. 6, 1860, Emma Her, b. in Clermont Co., Ohio, in 1824, who d. in ButtevIUe, Ore., Feb. 13, 1879 ; m. 2d, near Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1882, Maria McColm. He crossed the plains in 1847 with his brother Oscar and in 1850 settled at ButtevIUe, Ore. ; a farmer and hop grower; resides at ButtevIUe. Children by first marriage : 2529 tBenjamin T. Cone, b. Sept. 24, 1851 ; m. Nancy J. Jones. 2530 Louisa M. Cone, b. May 1, 1853; m. James Murray. 2531 Lewis M. Cone, b. Nov. 27, 1855 ; d. in 1876. 2532 Laura B. Cone, b. Nov. 17, 1861 ; m. John W. Long. 2533 Herman B. Cone, b. Sept. 7, 1863 ; m. Louisa Lewis. 2534 Mary A. Cone, b. Apr. 16, 1868 ; m. A. L. Rice. 2535 Gustavus A. Cone, b. Sept. 19, 1872. 1054 OSCAR HINMAN CONE (brother of the above), b. in In diana, Oct. 3, 1831 ; m. in 1853, Margaret Jane Strong, b. in Butteville, Ore., Jan. 22, 1838. He crossed the plains in 1847 and was one of the earliest settlers in Oregon. Children : 2536 George W. Cone, b. July 22, 1854 ; m. DoUie DaUas. 2537 Harriet J. Cone, b. Jan. 12, 1857 ; m. FrankHn Eberhart. 2538 Arthur Cone, b. Feb. 19, 1862. 1059 LEWIS ANSON STONE (Sabrina Cone, Anna, Nathan, John, Daniel, WilUam), b. In Royalton, Niagara Co., N. Y., Apr. 23, 1825 ; m. in MarshaU, Mich., Aug. 24, 1867, Martha AureHa Hotchkiss, b. In Paris, N. Y., May 22, 1830, dau. of Freeman and Lydia (Tompkins) Hotchkiss. He has been a farmer in Ohio, Tennessee, Illinois, and Kansas. Present residence, Bohng, Kan. Children : 2539 Abraham Lincoln Stone, b. Oct. 16, I860; m. Albina Smith, a banker at DiUon, Mont. 2540 tEva Louisa Stone, b. Feb. 21, 1862; m. John M. Gilman. 590 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1065 ADNA BOWEN (Anna S. Cone, Anna, Nathan, John, Daniel, William), b. Nov. 16, 1829; m. Eunice Post. He was a lawyer in Medina, N. Y. ; d. there June 20, 1883. Children : 2541 Kate Bowen, m. Volney A., son of Volney A. and Char lotte C. (Peck) Acer of Shelby Center, N. Y. ; reside there; have two ch. 2542 Morton A. Bowen, b. Nov. 7, 1859 ; m. in 1882, Harriet Green ; editor and proprietor of the Medina (N. Y. ) Tribune; have two ch. 1066 GEORGE BOWEN (brother of the above), b. in Shelby, N. Y., Sept. 28, 1831 ; m. Dec. 17, 1856, Emerette A. Walker, b. In Byron, N. Y., Aug. 23, 1831. Mr. Bowen is a lawyer at Batavia, N. Y. He has been town clerk, corporation clerk, and district attorney of Genesee Co., N. Y., postmaster, trustee of the N. Y. State Institution for the Blind, State Senator 1870-74, president of the Holland Purchase Insurance Co. for thirteen years, director of the First National Bank of Batavia from 1864 to the present time, Is vice-president of that institution, and a director and vice-president of the Baker Gun and Forging Co. Child: 2643 Anna Cone Bowen, b. In Batavia, Sept. 8, 1857 ; unm. ; res. Batavia. 1067 ABIEL BOWEN (brother of the above), b. Nov. 20, 1834 ; m. Helen Guernsey. He was a dentist In Medina, N. Y. Children : 2544 Adna Bowen, a lawyer in N. Y. 2646 George C. Bowen, employee of the N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. 2546 Sterhng A. Bowen, d. in Feb., 1893. 1073 STEPHEN PARKER STERLING (Stephen, Stephen, Stephen, John, Daniel, William), b. at Sterling City, Lyme, Conn., Oct. 15, 1842; m. Oct. 15, 1868, Annie Warner, b. Oct. 4, 1848, dau. of Thomas Jefferson and Sarah Buckingham (Lay) Warner. Mr. Sterling lives on the old farm at Sterling Heights, Lyme, near Hamburg, Conn. He is a prominent member of the Grange in his section, being master of Grange No. 8. Stephen, the 4th of the name in succession, is the last one of WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 591 the Sterling family still residing in the neighborhood of the old " Sterling City." His home Is the one built about 1740 by John, son of Capt. Daniel, and has always been occupied by the family. ChUd: 2547 Sarah (Sadie) W. Sterling, b. Nov. 19, 1870; unm. 1074 JOHN RANDALL STERLING (John, Stephen, Stephen, John, Daniel, William), b. in Sterhng City, Oct. 18, 1841 ; m. Nov. 5, 1867, Lizzie Geer BiU, b. on BiU HIU, Lyme, Apr. 30, 1841, eldest dau. of the Hon. James Alexander and Ann (Lord) Bill of Bill HUl, Lyme, Conn. Mr. Sterling received a common and academic school educa tion, after which he entered Fort Edward Institute, where he remained two years. He followed teaching for several years until he entered the employ of the company running the Hartford and New York Hne of boats, which he served as clerk until his death. During the time he was thus connected he conducted a successful and profitable commission business with the merchants along the Con necticut River from Hartford to Saybrook. He was for many years a member of the board of school visit ors and was elected to the General Assembly in Nov., 1884, but was prostrated by illness and d. at his home on BiU HiU (which he had built a few years before), Dec. 20, 1884, before the con vening of the Legislature. Mrs. Sterling was Hving in 1908 at Ivoryton, Saybrook, Conn. Children : 2548 tJohn RandaU Sterling, b. Aug. 23, 1868; m. Minnie A. Marvin. 2549 t James Alexander Sterhng, b. Mar. 9, 1870; m. Mandana M. Reynolds. 2650 tGilbert Lafayette BIU Sterling, b. Mar. 31, 1872; ra. Florence M. Ely. 2561 Simon Smith Steriing, b. Oct. 9, 1876; unm. (1906); Hving in Ivoryton with his mother. 1079 SARAH GAMBLE CONE (Benjamin G. Cone, Rachel, Daniel, John, Daniel, WUliam), b. Oct. 10, 1824; m. In Green Co., Ill, Apr. 16, 1^44, Wilham Robert Boyles, b. in Athens Co., Ohio, 592 THE STERLING GENEALOGY May 9, 1817 ; d. Jan. 19, 1856. She removed to Gentry Co., Mo., and to Oregon in 1884, and d. in Portland, Jan. 31, 1897. Children : 2562 Martha Frances Boyles, b. Mar. 31, 1846; d. May 25, 1860. 2653 Lovina Jane Boyles, b. Mar. 27, ; m. John Alexan der McKInna. 2554 tBenjamin F. Boyles, b. Mar. 6, 1849; m. Rachel Corbin. 2555 Mary Sophia Boyles, b. Mar. 25, 1851 ; unm. ; res. Port land, Ore. 2556 tisaiah M. Boyles, b. Jan. 30, 1864; m. Mary E. Gehrett. 1085 ALBERT WATSON CONE (Albert B. Cone, Rachel, Daniel, John, Daniel, WUUam), b. in Athens, Ohio, Aug. 12, 1843; m. Feb. 26, 1865, Mary A. Mohler, b. at Hawkuis, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1845, dau. of David and Sarah (Spooner) Mohler. He served dur ing the Civil War in the 13th Kan. Cav. ; Is a carpenter, a Social ist, and an Adventist ; resides in Kansas City, Mo. Children : 2567 John Leslie Cone, b. July 30, 1867 ; m. Jessie C. Martin ; resides at Sedalia, Mo. ; has two ch. 2558 Walter H. Cone, b. May 8, 1869 ; m. May Phelps ; resides at Texas Junction, Mo. 2659 Charles A. Cone, b. Apr. 9, 1873. 1086 ELVIRA BLAIR (Lydia, Daniel, Daniel, John, Daniel, WUUam), b. in Middlesex, N. Y., Nov. 1, 1817; m. July 28, 1853, Merritt BrowneU, and d. July 15, 1866, in RushviUe, N. Y. ; burled at Pine Corners, N. Y. Children : 2560 WiUiam Blair Brownell, b. May 31, 1854 ; d. Aug. 27, 1854. 2561 Albert Fremont BrowneU, b. Feb. 5, 1866 ; d. in 1858. 1087 AMANDA BLAIR (sister of the above), b. in Middlesex, Feb. 24, 1819; m. Dec. 25, 1849, Ezekiel Dayton. He was a farmer on West HiU, Middlesex, N. Y., where he d. ; she d. in Echo, Ore., Oct. 11, 1893. ChUdren : 2562 Emma Dayton. 2663 OpheHa Dayton. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 593 2564 Oliver Dayton. These three d. unm. 2566 t Judson Da^^ton, b. Mar. 24, 1859 ; m. Minnie Underwood. 1088 SALLY BLAIR (sister of the above) , b. In Middlesex, Mar. 13, 1821; m. Oct. 6, 1841, Eri Ingraham, b. Mar. 9, 1820. He was a carpenter; d. Apr. 11, 1873. Sally d. at Worcester, Mass., Mar. 11, 1904. Children (all but Lydia and Herbert b. in Yates Co., N. Y. ; they were b. at Ft. Atkinson, Wis. ) : 2566 Charles E. Ingraham, b. Sept. 24, 1842; d. Mar. 29, 1866, unm. 2567 Cassus C. Ingraham, b. Aug. 23, 1844 ; d. Dec. 5, 1856. 2568 Eugene R. Ingraham, b. Dec. 21, 1846 ; d. May 3, 1869, unm. 2569 Sterling Blair Ingraham, b. Nov. 18, 1848; d. July 11, 1855. 2570 Asa Ingraham, b. July 15, 1860 ; d. Apr. 15, 1868. 2571 Lydia FideHa Ingraham, b. Mar. 8, 1863; d. June 19, 1863. 2572 Herbert Ingraham, b. Mar. 23, 1855 ; d. Sept. 22, 1855. 2573 Frank Ingraham, b. Apr. 16, 1858; m. and lives in Worcester, Mass. ; no issue. 2574 Arthur L. Ingraham, b. Dec. 11, 1862 ; m. and lives In Texas ; has issue. 1089 STERLING NATHAN BLAIR (brother of the above), b. in Middlesex, Apr. 17, 1824 ; m. Dec. 9, 1852, Lucina Bates of Middlesex. He lived at RushviUe, N. Y., where he was justice of peace and supervisor. He d. there Sept. 18, 1890. She d. July 23, 1904 ; buried at Pine Corners. Children : 2576 Mettle AUey Blair, b. Apr. 13, 1868 ; residence, Rush viUe, N. Y. ; unm. 2576 tMyron E. Blair, b. Feb. 1, 1860; m. Lizzie M. Delvin. 2577 tOren Chester Blair, b. 31,1862; m. Effie McComber. 1092 BETSEY ANN BLAIR (sister of the above), b. in Middle sex, Aug. 23, 1832 ; m. Jan. 25, 1869, Charles H. Green, b. May 5, 1820. He was a farmer in Gorham, N. Y. She d. there Feb. 7,1887; he d. June 20, 1891. Children, born at Italy Hollow, N. Y. : 2578 Mittie A. Green, b. in Apr., 1860 ; m. Louis Fitch Fowler ; 594 THE STERLING GENEALOGY have two ch., Edith, b. June 30, 1881 ; Lulu Belle, b. in July, 1887. Residence, Lima, N. Y. 2581 Fannie A. Green, b. Dec 23, 1864 ; d. Jan. 26, 1883. 1093 FANNIE BLAIR (sister of the above), b. in Middlesex, May 8, 1837; m. Oct. 23, 1866, Walter D. Green, b. in Italy Hollow, Oct. 3, 1833. He has been connected with educational matters during the greater part of his life; Hving in 1904 at Jennings, La. She d. at Italy Hollow, Oct. 1, 1864. Children : 2682 tTheodocia Lydia Green, b. Sept. 6, 1866; m. George W. Wickham. 2583 t LilHan Belle Green, b. Aug. 3, 1868 ; m. Frank L. Wykoff. 2584 Ella AdeU Green, b. Apr. 26, 1860; m. Nov. 3, 1881, George W. Price, b. Aug. 20, 1856 ; residence, Jen nings, La. ; no issue. 2585 tLucy PameHa Green, b. Feb. 14, 1862; m. George B. Alcock. 1097 WILLIAM FRANKLIN STERLING (WUliam, Daniel, Daniel, John, Daniel, WUliam), h. Mar. 16, 1833; m. Jan. 7, 1863, Margaret CoUister. Residence, Louisville, Ky. ChUdren : 2586 Ruby Helen Sterling, b. Mar. 5, 1866 ; m. Edward Bask- ingwaite ; live at Escanaba, Mich. 2587 Mary AHce Sterling, b. Aug. 19, 1873 ; d. about 1899. 2588 JuHa Etta Sterling, b. Nov. 12, 1875. 2589 George A. E. Sterling, b. Dec 9, 1877 ; m. June 26, 1902, Ethlyn Warner Bronson. Resides at Louisville. 1153 JOHN JAMES DEMING (Deborah, Simon, Simon, John, Daniel, WilUam), b. in Indiana, Feb. 29, 1816; m. Sarah Fly, dau. of Jesse and Delana (Whitford) Fly. He was a farmer in Illinois ; d. Dec 15, 1890. Children : 2590 Sarah Ann Deming, m. Riley S. Rice. 2591 tJohn Treat Deming, b. Jan. 14, 1843; m. Minerva Giles. 2692 WiUiam Jasper Deming, m. and has two ch. ; lives at Murphysboro, 111. 2593 Minerva Deming, m. William Cochran. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 595 1156 WILLIAM MOUNT DEMING (brother of the above), b. in Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1826 ; m. Belle Collins, dau. of Martin and Katherine (Gentry) Colhns. He d. in the army Dec. 4, 1864. Children : 2594 Matilda Deming. 2595 Katherine Deming. 2596 t James Martin Deming, b. Feb. 2, 1858; m. Mary J. Kesler. 2597 tCyrenus Deming, b. Jan. 26, 1860; m. RoseUa Cox. 2598 t Alfred Deming, b. Jan. 10, 1863; m. Lucinda J. WilHs. 1157 JEFFERSON DEMING (brother of the above), b. Aug. 21, 1828; m. EHza Norris, dau. of James and Lethe (Crain) Norris. Child: 2599 Eveline Deming; m. William Sanders; res. Cottage Home, 111. 1158 CYRUS NEWTON DEMING (brother of the above), b. in Ohio, Sept. 10, 1830 ; m. Mar. 14, 1855, Mary Farmer, b. Dec. 14, 1837, dau. of Benjamin and Keziah (Valentine) Farmer. He d. in Makanda, IU., Dec. 6, 1870. Children, born in Makanda: 2600 WilHam Jefferson Deming, b. Apr. 6, 1856; res. Wolf Creek, 111. ; unm. 2601 tLeroy Hamilton Deming, b. Dec. 2, 1860; m. Frances Gist. 2602 tLouIs FrankHn Deming, b. Nov. 29, 1862 ; m. Mary E. Cox. 2603 tUlysses Sheridan Deming, b. Jan. 8, 1865; m. Cassie Moulton. 2604 t James Edward Deming, b. May 18, 1867; m. Ida Weiss. 1162 WILLIAM WILLIAMS MATHER (Eleazer Mather, Irene, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, William), h. in Brooklyn, Conn., May 24, 1804 ; m. 1st, June 20, 1830, Emily Baker, who d. Nov. 19, 1850; m. 2d, Aug. 21, 1861, Mrs. Mary Curtiss. WilHam W. Mather entered West Point Military Academy in 1823, and was graduated; promoted to 2d lieutenant, 7th Infty., July 1, 1828; was acting assistant professor of chemistry, min eralogy, and geology at West Point from June 29, 1829, to June 596 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1, 1835; was promoted to 1st lieutenant Dec. 4, 1834; resigned from the service, Aug. 31, 1836. He was professor of chemistry at the University of Louisiana in 1836 ; geologist of the southeastern quarter of N. Y. State from 1836 to 1844; geologist of Ohio, 1837 to 1840; of Ken tucky, 1838 to 1839, and professor of natural sciences at the University of Ohio, 1842 to 1846, and vice-president and acting president of the university in 1845. He was geological surveyor and mining engineer in the service of mining companies on Lake Superior, 1845 to 1847 ; secretary of the State Board of Agri culture, 1848 to 1862; LL.D. from Brown University, 1855, and was appointed by the President a member of the board of visitors of West Point, 1854. A sketch of Prof. Mather's life is given In the New Eng. Hist. Gene. Register, 1883. He d. at Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 25, 1869. Mrs. Mary Mather d. July 16, 1888. Children by first marriage: 2605 tRichard Mather, b. May 30, 1831 ; m. Harriet Stimson. 2606 tFrances L. Mather, b. Feb. 7, 1833 ; m. 1st, J. Hamilton Rickey, 2d, Thomas Archer. 2607 Elizabeth Baker Mather, b. Apr. 1, 1838 ; unm. 2608 tHannah Putnam Mather, b. June 20, 1843; m. Thomas F. Dunham. 2609 tWIUiam Increase Mather, b. July 10, 1846; m. Susannah F. BroadweU. Children by second marriage: 2610 George Cotton Mather, b. Mar. 19, 1853 ; d. July 9, 1890. 2611 Increase Mather, d. in infancy. 2612 Cotton Mather, d. in infancy. 1163 FANNY MATHER (sister of the above), b. in Brooklyn, Mar. 12, 1806 ; m. Nov. 5, 1821, David C. BoUes, and d. Feb. 6, 1871. Children : 2613 JuHa Ann BoUes, b. Feb. 12, 1823; m. Sept. 5, 1850, Robert S. Lewis. 2614 Charles BoUes, d. in 1846. 2616 WilHam Mather BoUes, b. Feb. 28, 1827; m. Oct. 21, 1852, AmaryUis Lond. 2616 Frances BoUes, b. Jan. 19, 1831 ; m. May 6, 1852, Henry W. McConn. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 597 2617 Hannah WilHams BoUes, b. Sept. 5, 1833 ; m. Apr. 28, 1852, D. W. E. Loudon, and d. Apr. 17, 1889. 2618 John BoUes, b. Feb. 26, 1837 ; d. in June, 1862. 2619 Asa BoUes, b. June 20, 1840; d. Apr. 21, 1863. 1164 ELIZABETH MATHER (sister of the above), b. in Brooklyn, Apr. 27, 1816; m. Sept. 4, 1838, James Hughes. ChUdren : 2620 Eleazer Mather Hughes, b. May 23, 1839 ; m. Nov. 26, 1876, Matilda Warner. 2621 George Robert Hughes, b. Sept. 4, 1840; m. Oct. 20, 1868, A. H. Knowles. 2622 Edwin Pendleton Hughes, b. July 31, 1842 ; m. Oct. 19, 1870, Cecelia Andrews. 2623 James Simon Hughes, b. Jan. 1, 1844; m. Dec. 15, 1871, D. R. Marsh. 2624 Emily Virginia Hughes, b. Feb. 22, 1846. 2626 Ellen Cora Hughes, b. Dec 3, 1848; m. Feb. 1, 1872, Charles A. Andrews. 2626 Ida Eugenia Hughes, b. Nov. 20, 1860 ; d. May 23, 1851. 2627 Charles Edgar Hughes, b. May 8, 1852. 2628 Fanny WilHams Hughes, b. Aug. 8, 1864 ; m. Sept. 17, 1877, Charies H. Steele. 2629 John MarshaU Hughes, b. Sept. 1, 1856. 2630 Lucius Augustus Hughes, b. Nov. 28, 1859. 2631 Elizabeth Hughes, b. Dec. 21, 1861. 1165 MARTHA ANN MATHER (sister of the above), b. Jan. 9, 1827; m. 1st, May 30, 1848, Simon L. Cotton, who d. Apr. 30, 1857; 2d, Mar. 30, 1858, Dr. Hiram Holt. Residence, Provi dence, R. L Dr. Holt d. Nov. 30, 1870. Children by first marriage: 2632 tJohn Cotton, b. May 16, 1849; m. Persis S. Storrs. 2633 tWIUiam Mather Cotton, b. July 18, 1851; m. Flora M. Milne. 1177 WILLIAM T. MATHER (Watrous Mather, Irene, Sam uel, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam), b. in Vermont, Jan. 12, 1812; m. in 1834, Sarah Chapman. WilHam T. Mather lived in Chicago, 111. He was one of the founders of the Chicago Board of Trade ; owned and sent the sec ond and third vessels that sailed direct from Chicago to Europe 598 THE STERLING GENEALOGY and was an extensive traveler in Europe and Africa. He d. Oct. 5, 1887. Children : 2634 tSarah M. Mather, b. Dec. 29, 1835 ; m. C. H. Spencer. 2636 tElvira D. Mather, b. Aug. 2, 1837 ; m. Lucian T. Barclay. 1178 ELVIRA R. MATHER (sister of the above), m. in 1836, John H. Crawford. Resided at Akron, Ohio. Children : 2636 Juha Ann Crawford, b. Aug. 16, 1836 ; m. WilHam H. Barclay. 2637 Susan EHza Crawford, b. Feb. 13, 1839. 2638 Clara Jane Crawford, b. July 19, 1841. 2639 Mary Alice Crawford, b. July 12, 1844. 2640 George Lindsey Crawford, b. Oct. 3, 1851. 1182 HENRY H. MATHER (Seth Mather, Irene, Samuel, Jo seph, Daniel, WUliam), b. at Macena, N. Y., Apr. 18, 1804; m. Sept. 30, 1825, Lemisa Blinn. Resided at Keesville, Essex Co., N. Y. He d. Apr. 8, 1886. Children, born in Keesville: 2641 t Marietta Mather, b. Oct. 6, 1826; m. F. J. Clark. 2642 EHza Mather, b. Apr. 22, 1828 ; m. Oct. 31, 1864, George M. Carlton, and d. Sept. 10, 1856. 2643 Henry Coit Mather, b. Dec. 17, 1829 ; d. Jan. 15, 1862. 2644 tHarriet A. Mather, b. Feb. 22, 1833; m. Charles E. Kelsey. 2645 tEdward B. Mather, b. Jan. 22, 1835 ; m. Emily J. Kitton. 2646 tCharles F. Mather, b. Mar. 24, 1837; m. Mary BeU. 2647 Emma B. Mather, b. Apr. 12, 1839 ; m. Nov. 15, 1856, Ezra Rust. 1184 SAMUEL WILLIAMS MATHER (Samuel S. Mather, Irene, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. at Claremont, N. H., May 25, 1819 ; m. Feb. 5, 1850, Fanny Ayers Jones. Resided at Manchester, Green Lake Co., Wis. ; d. Sept. 19, 1885. Children : 2648 Albert Douglas Mather, b. Jan. 8, 1851. 2649 Fanny Louise Mather, b. Mar. 21, 1862. 2650 Edward Joseph Mather, b. in 1866. 2661 Edwin Jones Mather, b. Mar. 14, 1857. 2652 Roger Alonzo Mather, b. in Sept., 1860. 2663 Mary Eleanor Mather, b. Mar. 3, 1863. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 599 1185 CATHARINE JANE MATHER (sister of the above), b. at Claremont, Mar. 16, 1823; m. Dec. 20, 1848, Cyrus Nelson Holbrook. Residence, Markesan, Green Lake Co., Wis. Children : 2654 Walter Sterling Holbrook, b. Aug. 29, 1850. 2656 Mabel Mather Holbrook, b. Apr. 30, 1862. 1189 ELIZABETH LEE CHAMPLIN (Betsey Lee, Sarah, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, WUUam), b. In Lyme, Conn., May 6, 1814 ; m. 1st, in 1831, Benjamin Milton Morey, who d. at Knoxville, III, about 1890. His parents Hved in Rome, Ashtabula Co., Ohio. He was a school teacher and farmer. Elizabeth and he were divorced about 1838. Elizabeth m. 2d, June 20, 1842, Isaiah Strawn, b. in Perry Co., Ohio, Oct. 7, 1808, son of Joel and Sarah (TannhlU) Strawn. He d. at Ottawa III, Sept. 15, 1880. She d. there Nov. 10, 1892. Children by first marriage: 2656 tMaria Lee Morey, b. June 3, 1832 ; m. David Selleck. 2657 tAnn Jeanette Morey, b. May 29, 1834; m. James W. Calkins. 2658 Louise Victoria Morey, b. in 1836 ; d. young. ChUdren by second marriage: 2659 John ChampHn Strawn, b. July 22, 1843; living in Ottawa. 2660 tLouise Strawn, b. Nov. 18, 1845; m. Ross R. Wallace. 2661 Edgar L. Strawn, b. in 1847. Residence, Beloit, Kan. 2662 Elizabeth Lee Strawn, b. In 1850 ; m. Taylor. Resi dence, Bement, 111. 2663 Mary EUa Strawn, b. Dec 3, 1853 ; unm. 1195 CORDELIA ELIZA DILL CHAMPLIN (sister of the above), b. at Rome, Ohio, Dec. 8, 1823; m. at Ottawa, IU., Jan. 6, 1842, Joel West Armstrong, b. In Licking Co., Ohio, Jan. 6, 1817, son of Joseph and Elsie (Strawn) Armstrong of La SaUe Co., 111. Mr. Armstrong was a farmer and stock raiser at Deer Park, IU. He d. Dec. 2, 1871. Mrs. Cordelia Armstrong d. in Cincin nati, Dec. 6, 1904. Children : 2664 Mulford ChampHn Armstrong, b. Apr. 12, 1843 ; d. Sept. 14, 1867. 600 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 2665 t NelHe Armstrong, b. Sept. 17, 1860 ; m. Edward C. Lewis. 2666 t Julia Armstrong, b. May 8, 1853; m. Isaac D. Smead. 2667 Cora Armstrong, b. Aug. 19, 1861 ; m. Nov. 12, 1896, WiUiam D. UnderhiU, a real estate agent of Duluth, Minn. 2668 Walter Lee Armstrong, b. July 23, 1863 ; unm. in 1902 ; hving at Toledo, Ohio. 2669 Hart ChampHn Armstrong, b. Sept. 27, 1865 ; unm. ; Hv ing at St. Louis, Mo. Several children d. In Infancy. 1219 EUSERIUS LEE (Lemuel Lee, Sarah, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. at New Lyme, Ohio, Aug. 6, 1819; m. Dec. 24, 1866, Sarah J. Vernon, b. Apr. 1, 1834, dau. of Henry Hayes and EHzabeth (Wright) Vernon of West Wllhamsfield, Ohio. Eusebius Lee commenced reading law at the age of 21 at Jefferson, Ohio. He was admitted to the bar In 1843 and prac ticed his profession in his native town until 1874, when he removed to Ashtabula, Ohio. He entered into partnership in 1876 with Judge (later Senator) John Sherman, but a dissolution took place in 1877, when the latter became Secretary of the U. S. Treasury. Eusebius Lee was a very popular man, and the only man whom the Democrats in the days of pro-slavery and Free Soil times could pit with any show of success against that old war horse of aboli tion, the Hon. Joshua R. Giddings. He was a war Democrat, con tributing largely to the raising and furnishing of troops from northern Ohio. He served some time under appointment from a Democratic governor as judge In the Court of Common Pleas, but was unseated at the ensuing election. At the time of his death and for many years previous he was an attorney for the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad. He d. Apr. 10, 1883. Mrs. Sarah J. Lee lives (in 1901) at Central City, Neb. Children : 2670 Mary Vernon Lee, b. Sept. 30, 1856 ; unm. 2671 CaroHne Isabella Champlin Lee, b. Apr. 9, 1861 ; unm. 1220 EMILY LEE (Samuel Lee, Sarah, Samuel, Joseph, Dan iel, William), b. Apr. 22, 1824; m. 1st, in Jan., 1841, George Tuttle, b. June 19, 1815, son of Eri and Harriet (PhUHps) Tuttle, natives of Connecticut, residents of Colebrook, Ohio. Mr. Tuttle WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 601 was admitted to the practice of law in Jefferson, Ohio, in 1841 ; he removed shortly afterward to Warren in the adjoining county of Trumbull where he has resided up to the present time (1901). Has served as judge of the Court of Common Pleas. Emily Tuttle m. 2d, Aug. 1, 1856, Albert S. Mershon. She d. of yeUow fever in Donaldson, La., Sept. 26, 1856. Mr. Mershon d. in Shreveport, La., a few years later. Child by first marriage: 2672 tHarriet G. Tuttle, b. July 31, 1849; m. Dr. Ira N. Noland. 1221 ORRILLA LEE (sister of the above), b. Sept. 28, 1826; m. 1st, Oct. 8, 1844, Henry H. Hatch, b. Mar. 7, 1821 ; m. 2d, May 22, 1865, David Colby, b. ui Enfield, Grafton Co., N. H., May 11, 1807, son of David and Naomi (Johnson) Colby, natives of New Hampshire. Mr. Hatch was a successful lawyer. Mr. Colby, who d. at North Madison, Ohio, July 30, 1893, was a teacher and later a farmer. Mrs. Orrilla Colby lives (1901) at North Madison, Ohio. Child by first marriage: 2673 AHce B. Hatch, b. Nov. 12, 1845 ; d. Jan. 17, 1863. Child by second marriage: 2674 Samuel Lee Colby, b. Aug. 7, 1869; unm. (1901) ; lives at North Madison, Ohio. 1223 CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN LEE (brother of the above), h. in New Lyme, Ohio, Nov. 15, 1833; m. 1st, Nov. 15, 1857, Chariotte E. WilHams, b. Nov. 15, 1837, dau. of George and AureHa (Moses) Williams of Gustavus, Ohio, who d. Jan. 3, 1868; m. 2d, Nov. 22, 1871, Elizabeth S. Bassnett, dau. of Thomas, a native of England, resident of Ottawa, 111. Mr. Lee was for many years a commercial traveler for Cleve land wholesale grocery houses and later engaged in business at Coldwater, Mich., to which place he removed in 1871. He retired from active commercial life in 1886; d. In Kansas City, Mo., Apr. 9, 1900. Children by first marriage: 2675 tEmily A. Lee, b. July 3, 1860; ra. Frederick D. Thomp son. 602 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 2676 tCora L. Lee, b. Nov. 16, 1864; m. WilHs H. Osborn. 2677 tGeorge Sterling Lee, b. Sept. 6, 1866; m. Maud M. Paddock. Children by second marriage: 2678 Thomas Bassnett Lee, b. Sept. 1, 1872, a graduate of Ann Arbor University ; civil engineer for the Pressed Steel Car Co., Pittsburg, Penn. ; d. of tubercular meningitis at Ann Arbor, Mich., Aug. 5, 1902, leav ing a widow and a dau., Lorene. 2680 Robert E. Lee, b. June 26, 1878; student (1901) at Ann Arbor University. 1226 COLONEL GEORGE ABBOTT, M.D. (Sarah Lee, Sarah, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam), b. at Palmyra, N. Y., Nov. 2, 1826; m. Apr. 19, 1857, JuHa C. Church, b. in Bolton, N. Y., Oct. 6, 1831, dau. of Asa Porter and Amanda S. (Avery) Church, granddaughter of Ephraim Church (a soldier of the Revolution and one of the prisoners confined by the British In the prison ship Jersey) and Polly (Blair) Church of Charlemont, Mass. Her maternal grandparents were Jonathan and PameHa (Fox) Avery of Charlemont. Colonel Abbott attended two terms of lectures in the Geneva Medical College and one at the Buffalo Medical University, taking his degree of M.D. from the latter institution in Feb., 1862. In Apr., 1853, he opened an office at White's Comers, now Ham burg, N. Y., where he has been in continuous practice of medicine and surgery ever since. In 1872 he was elected school commis sioner of the second district of Erie Co., and served two terms. He was treasurer of the N. Y. State Grange in 1879 and devised and drafted the scheme for the County Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Companies, so extensively adopted throughout the State. In 1864 he was appointed surgeon of the 67th Regt., N. G., S. N. Y., and with that regiment was mustered into the U. S. service at Harrisburg, Penn., In June, 1863. In September fol lowing his return from that service, at the solicitation of Maj. Gen. RandeU, he accepted an appointment offered him by Gov. Horatio Seymour to raise a regiment of National Guards in his district. This work he successfully accomplished and he was WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 603 commissioned colonel. In Aug., 1864, this regiment was desig nated as a part of the N. Y. State quota of 12,000 100-day men called for by the President and was sent to Elmira, N. Y., to take the place of veterans who were wanted at the front. Colonel Abbott resided (1901) at Hamburg. Children, born in Hamburg: 2681 tGeorge BurweU Abbott, b. May 28, 1868; m. H. May McLaury. 2682 Eliza Maria Abbott, b. Feb. 18, 1861 ; unm. in 1901. 2683 Arthur Lee Abbott, b. July 21, 1864; d. Aug. 26, 1865. 2684 Carrie Amanda Abbott, b. Oct. 8, 1866; d. Aug. 3, 1868. 2685 Charles Church Abbott, b. Sept. 28, 1869 ; d. Nov. 28, 1870. 1228 JULIA ABBOTT (sister of the above), b. at Lewiston, Niagara Co., N. Y., Mar. 31, 1831 ; m. at Geneseo, IU., Oct. 6, 1858, WiUiam Emory Foster, b. Sept. 15, 1821, son of John and Ruth (Cone) Foster of Henry, IU. Mr. Foster was by occupation a farmer. He was elected to fill various local offices of trust and during his Hfe contributed to the building of fifty churches, he being a zealous member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He removed in 1869 to Santa Bar bara, Cal, where he d. Feb. 17, 1888. Mrs. Juha Foster resides (1901) with her son. Child: 2686 tGeorge Emory Foster, b. Aug. 28, 1861; m. 1st, Hattie E. Cook, 2d, Cora L. Cook; 3d, Flora R. Young. 1230 ORRIN LEE ABBOTT (brother of the above), b. at Me dina, Orleans Co., N. Y., Apr. 1, 1834; m. at La Porte, Ind., Aug. 7, 1866, Louisa Elvira Stanton, b. at La Porte, Nov. 30, 1841. Mr. Abbott is a lawyer, living (1901) at Selma, Fresno Co., Cal. Children : 2686" Stanton Bond Abbott, b. at La Porte, Nov. 4, 1867. 2687 Milton Orrin Abbott, b. at Santa Barbara, Cal, Feb. 21, 1869. 604 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 2688 WilHam Abbott, b. at Santa Barbara, Mar. 8, 1871 ; d. Dec 26, 1871. 2689 Myron Abbott, b. at Santa Barbara, Dec. 22, 1872; d. Sept. 9, 1880. 1234 SOPHRONIA ABBOTT (sister of the above), b. May 14, 1840; m. 1st, May 3, 1864, Dana Boardman Clark, b. Apr. 2, 1831, son of Samuel and Martha (Stevens) Clark of Parkman, Me., a nurseryman at Santa Barbara, Cal ; m. 2d, June 8, 1880. James Montegue Smith, b. Nov. 25, 1818, son of Asa and Martha (Stage) Smith of Monroe, N. Y., a ranchman at Orange, Cal. Residence, Villa Park, Cal. Children by first marriage: 2690 Abbott Beals Clark, b. Apr. 23, 1866. 2691 Cady Cutting Clark, b. Oct. 20, 1869 ; d. Mar. 25, 1877. 2692 Orange Irving Clark, b. Oct. 29, 1876. Child by second marriage : 2693 WiUard Smith, b. Mar. 24, 1882. 1236 MARY ELIZABETH ABBOTT (sister of the above), b. at Akron, N. Y., Sept. 23, 1847; m. Nov. 15, 1866, William Fen- ton Spring, b. in Muskingum Co., Ohio, July 23, 1837, son of G. W. and Susan (Story) Spring. Mr. Spring enhsted in July, 1861, in the 44th U. S. Infty., and served until May, 1866. He was twice wounded. He conducted a drug store and was postmaster and express agent at Lostant, La Salle Co., Ill, until 1873, when he removed with his family to Montecito, Santa Barbara Co., Cal, where they now reside. Mrs. Mary E. Spring has been for a number of years president of the Summerland Spirltuahst Ass'n, and is secretary of the Santa Barbara Co. Horticultural Soe Children : 2694 Arthur Lee Spring, b. Oct. 2, 1867 ; m. Mar. 1, 1896, Emma Scherer, who d. July 2, 1897. Residence, Montecito. 2695 Charles Martin Spring, b. Oct. 18, 1871; m. Sept. 6, 1896, Elsie Higbee. 2696 Roland Fenton Spring, b. Apr. 1, 1873 ; m. Jan. 3, 1899, A. Blanche Glenn of Pennsylvania. 2697 tCora LueUa Spring, b. Apr. 9, 1876; m. WilHam A. PhUHps. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 605 1237 LUCY ANN LORD (Isaiah Lord, Caroline, Samuel, Jo seph, Daniel, WUliam), b. in Pitcher, N. Y., Dec. 5, 1811; m. Sept. 28, 1832, John C. Head, b. at Lebanon, N. Y., Sept. 20, 1809. John C. Head lived at Lebanon, N. Y., untU 1868, when he removed to EarlvIUe, N. Y., where Lucy Ann d. Mar. 12, 1875. He d. at Hamilton, N. Y., Aug. 24, 1886. Both buried at EarlvIUe. Children, bom at Lebanon : 2698 Isaiah S. Head, b. Nov. 27, 1837 ; Hves at Lebanon. 2699 Loraine Head, d. in infancy. 2700 tAnn EHza Head, b. May 12, 1842; m. Albert E. Root. 2701 tJuHa Esther Head, b. Nov. 13, 1844; m. Addison B. Baker. 2702 Charles W. Head, b. Dec. 20, 1849; m. in faU of 1877, Minnie E. Gilbertson. He was a telegraph operator ; d. June 8, 1893. No issue. His widow m. 2d, H. J. Eccleston, and lives at Norwich, N. Y. 1246 BETSEY (or ELIZABETH) STEWART (Caroline Lord, Caroline, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, WilUam), b. in German (now Pitcher, N. Y.), May 10, 1813; m. Aug. 13, 1834, Lester Tinker, b. Oct. 6, 1811, son of Phineas and Olive (Cooledge) Tinker. Lester Tinker was a carpenter. He d. May 17, 1891. Mrs. Betsey Tinker d. Jan. 1, 1894. Only child: 2703 tEUen E. Tinker, b. May 6, 1835; m. Daniel S. Baldwin. 1250 WILLIAM R. STEWART (brother of the above), b. in German, Jan. 19, 1821 ; m. Jan. 19, 1843, Betsey Baldwin, b. Oct. 23, 1821, dau. of EHsha and Patty (Spaulding) Baldwin of German, sister to Eunice, who. m. WUham's brother Erastus, and to Daniel S., who m. WilHam's niece, Ellen E. Tinker. WUliam Stewart was a farmer. Lived in Pitcher untU 1866, then removed to Hulberton, Orleans Co., N. Y. He d. In Ridge- way, N. Y., Sept. 20, 1901. Children : 2704 tCordelia B. Stewart, b. Mar. 22, 1845; m. RusseU M. Green. 2705 EUen V. Stewart, b. Mar. 23, 1847 ; m. In 1866, Walter 606 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Crawford, a farmer of Albion, N. Y. Had one son, Frederick. Residence, Medina, N. Y. 2707 tRusseU Stewart, b. Oct. 26, 1849; m. 1st, Frances Hewitt, 2d, NelHe B. Smith. 2708 Mary Stewart, b. Sept. 5, 1864 ; m. 1st, Charles Dunn, 2d, Marshal Dibble. Had two ch. by first m., Grace who m. Clark Banker of Albion, N. Y., and CHfford, who lives In Gaines, N. Y. 2711 Martha Stewart, b. Sept. 5, 1854 (twin with Mary) ; m. Edward Howe of Kendall, N. Y. ; have two ch.. Bertha (m. John Buckner) and William. 2714 Juveneha Stewart, b. July 25, 1859; m. Robert Alder- son ; have five ch. ; live in Medina, N. Y. 2715 Eddie B. Stewart, b. Nov. 12, 1862 ; d. Mar. 7, 1864. 2716 Gennie BeU Stewart, b. Jan. 1, 1866; m. in Mar., 1886, William BeU of Murray N. Y. Have one son, Kirke, b. about 1888. 1252 AMANDA H. STEWART (sister of the above), b. m Ger man, July 1, 1827; m. Feb. 17, 1847, James D. WiUmarth, b. in Parrington, Orleans Co., N. Y., Oct. 25, 1827, son of Galon and Esther (Brown) WUlmarth. Mr. WUlmarth was a painter. He served three years in the 76th Regt., N. Y. S. V., during the RebeUion. He d. at Cort land, N. Y., Aug. 7, 1894. Amanda d. Mar. 16, 1900. Children : 2718 tDe Ette Amanda WUlmarth, b. Feb. 5, 1860; m. Frank P. Hakes. 2719 tEmogene H. Wilhnarth, b. Aug. 31, 1853; m. Herbert H. Wells. 2720 R. Emmet WUlmarth, b. Oct. 2, 1869, at Pitcher; m. Nov. 19, 1884, May Fenner. Lived at Homer, N. Y. ; d. Mar. 11, 1900. No issue. 2721 tjay E. WUlmarth, b. Sept. 12, 1866; m. Florence Allen. 1281 JAMES S. LORD (Samuel Lord, Caroline, Samuel, Jo seph, Daniel, William), b. at Pharsalia, N. Y., Sept. 29, 1834; m. 1st, at Lincklaen, N. Y., Oct. 16, 1866, Kasiah GlUespIe, b. May 9, 1835, dau. of David Gillespie, of Irish descent. Kasiah d. at Lincklaen, May 7, 1872. James m. 2d, at Rome, N. Y., May 15, 1873, Eleanor Bennett, b. at Lincklaen, Apr. 1, 1836, dau. of Rufus Bennett, b. in Connecticut, Apr. 17, 1799 (son of a Revo- WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 607 lutionary soldier), who m. Clarissa JosHn, b. in Rhode Island, Dec. 4, 1806. Mr. Lord was a member of the 12th Regt. for two years during the War of the Rebellion, when he enlisted in a cavalry regiment for two years longer. Passed seven years In the Western gold mines, then returned to Lincklaen, where he remained until 1886, when he removed to Little York, Cortland Co., N. Y., his present residence. Is a farmer. Child by first marriage: 2722 David S. Lord, b. at PharsaHa, Jan. 4, 1857; m. at Union in Feb., 1880; d. in Syracuse, N. Y., Oct. 11, 1898. Child by second marriage: 2723 Bessie P. Lord, b. Nov. 11, 1876; m. May 9, 1899; re sides at Little York. 1285 JOSEPH EDWIN LORD (David Lord, Caroline, Samuel Joseph, Daniel, WUliam), b. in PharsaHa, N. Y., Aug. 6, 1826; m. Jan. 28, 1858, Martha Ann McFaU, b. In Indiana, May 9, 1838, dau. of Samuel McFaU, a native of Kentucky, and EHzabeth Barbee, b. in Indiana. Mr. Lord removed to Iowa and settled at Oskaloosa. He was a miller for many years. Held several local offices ; latterly was a farmer. Removed in the faU of 1901 to Irving, Lane Co., Ore., where he resides with his son Rufus, a farmer. Children : 2724 tMary AHce Lord, b. July 13, 1859; m. C. C. Myers. 2725 George Orin Lord, b. Mar. 11, 1862; d. Oct. 8, 1877. 2726 tEHzabeth Livonia Lord, b. Aug. 10, 1865; m. Edgar K. Taylor. 2727 Charles Sterling Lord, b. June 30, 1870 ; d. Jan. 8, 1875. 2728 Rufus Winifred Lord, b. May 27, 1877; unm. (1902). 2729 Lucy Ann Lord, b. May 27, 1882. 1288 POLLY MARIA LORD (sister of the above), b. in Phar salia, Sept. 11, 1831 ; m. Mar. 19, 1854, Delos Luther, b. Apr. 5, 1829, son of WUliam Pitt and EHza (Kingsley) Luther of Pharsalia. Mr. Luther was a teacher for many years. For the last ten years of his Hfe he was a farmer in PharsaHa. Mrs. Luther d. 608 THE STERLING GENEALOGY at Richmond, Mo., Nov. 26, 1873. Delos d. in PharsaHa, Nov. 12, 1899. Children, bom In Pharsalia: 2730 Mary EHza Luther, b. Apr. 16, 1866 ; d. June 4, 1861. 2731 tAlma Genevieve Luther, b. Jan. 7, 1868; m. Albert B. Faunce. 2732 Carrie Luther, b. Jan. 7, I860; d. at Richmond, Mo., Jan. 13, 1874. 2733 David Lord Luther, b. July 22, 1865 ; ra. and Hves at Pleasant VaUey, N. Y. ; has four ch. 1289 THE REV. ISAIAH LORD (brother of the above), b. in PharsaHa, July 16, 1834; m. in SummerhiU, N. Y., July 16, 1866, Angehne Maltbie, b. there Sept. 27, 1833, dau. of Daniel and Desire (Howland) Maltbie. Isaiah Lord was a Methodist Episcopal clergyman. He d. of typhoid fever at Georgetown, N. Y., Aug. 21, 1870; Mrs. Angehne Lord d. at Moravia, N. Y., Mar. 22, 1899. Children : 2734 tHerman Andrew Lord, b. Apr. 17, 1861 ; m. Minnie A. Purdy. 2736 AHce Ehiora Lord, b. Mar. 23, 1862 ; d. Mar. 31, 1864. 2736 tEsther Lord, b. Jan. 3, 1864; ra. Sidney J. Steele. 1296 FRANCIS DELAY LORD (brother of the above), b. in PharsaHa, Dec. 23, 1846; m. there Dec. 23, 1869, Jennie L. Wheeler, b. at Augusta, Oneida Co., N. Y., Sept. 9, 1852. Mr. Lord was Hving in 1902 at Newton, Kan. Children : 2737 tGeorge F. Lord, b. Nov. 19, 1870; ra. Augusta Classen. 2738 tEmma Eliza Lord, b. Jan. 12, 1872 ; m. Edward Young. 2739 EUa May Lord, b. in PharsaHa, Aug. 10, 1874 ; d. Dec. 9, 1874. 2740 Warren DeLay Lord, b. in PharsaHa, Oct. 27, 1876 ; d. Aug. 9, 1877. 2741 Eva Lavonia Lord, b. at East Branch, Kan., July 25, 1879; d. Aug. 26, 1879. 2742 Bertha Lulu Lord, b. at East Branch, June 13, 1885. 1298 ABEL LORD (Roswell Lord, Caroline, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. June 22, 1827; m. Nov. 12, 1860, Rhoda Breed. Residence, Georgetown Station, Madison Co., N. Y. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 609 Children : 2743 tRodolph M. Lord, b. Oct. 10, 186- ; m. JuHa A. Partello. 2744 t Oscar C. Lord, b. Oct. 19, 1854; m. Eva M. Westcott. 2745 Arthur R. Lord, b. Mar. 9, 1859; d. Aug. 2, 1877. 2746 tEUa M. Lord, b. May 23, 1861 ; m. Ira E. Westcott. 2747 tEmma E. Lord, b. Dec. 24, 1864; m. Charles IsbeU. 2748 t Carrie P. Lord, b. Sept. 23, 1868; m. Frank IsbeU. 1299 ADALINE P. LORD (sister of the above), b. Aug. 15, 1829; m. 1st, Feb. 28, 1854, Cranston P. Harvey, who d. Sept. 12, 1877 ; ra. 2d, Aug. 7, 1887, Nelson L. Gowin. She d. Aug. 25, 1895. Children by first marriage: 2749 tAdeUa Harvey, b. May 23, 1856; ra. Edwin W. Crumb. 2750 t Arvilla J. Harvey, b. Sept. 9, 1858; m. Estus L. Dwight. 2751 tRalph R. Harvey, b. Feb. 8, 1861 ; m. EUa D. Beckwith. 1300 MARY H. LORD (sister of the above), b. July 13, 1832 ; m. Ju]y 11, 1854, Edward Harvey, a farmer. Mrs. Mary Harvey d. Mar. 7, 1880. Children : 2762 Ehner S. Harvey, b. Feb. 18, 1867; d. July 23, 1858. 2763 t Carrie E. Harvey, b. Oct. 14, 1864 ; m. WilHam Hawkins. 2754 tArthur E. Harvey, b. July 9, 1866; ra. Arminta E. Ouser. 2756 Edith B. Harvey, b. Dec. 3, 1876; m. Feb. 19, 1902, De EU CaldweU. 1301 HARRIET E. LORD (sister of the above), b. July 25, 1834 ; m. 1st, Sept. 5, 1864, Christopher Burdick, who d. Apr. 9, 1868; ra. 2d, Dec. 25, 1860, Horace Place ChUdren by second marriage: 2766 tMerton Place, b. Jan. 29, 1860; m. Mattie Austin. 2757 tClara Place, b. July 16, 1866; ra. John FraHc. 1302 JULIA A. LORD (sister of the above), b. July 28, 1836; m. 1st, Jan. 16, 1856, David Harvey, who d. May 20, 1865 ; m. 2d, Mar. 13, 1869, Milton Lane, a farmer at Charlestown, Mont gomery Co., N. Y. 610 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Children by first marriage: 2768 Ameresta Harvey, b. Mar. 21, 1857 ; d. Feb. 9, 1863. 2759 WiUard Harvey, b. Apr. 3, 1859 ; d. Feb. 7, 1863. 2760 Franklin Harvey, b. May 17, 1861 ; d. Feb. 10, 1863. 2761 Minnie A. Harvey, b. May 19, 1863. 2762 Mary J. Harvey, b. May 17, 1866 ; d. July 27, 1888. Children by second marriage: 2763 tHattie L. Lane, b. Mar. 27, 1872; m. Henry Voorhees. 2764 Ella Lane, b. Nov. 20, 1875. 2766 Frank F. Lane, b. Apr. 11, 1880. 1304 PHEBE E. LORD (sister of the above), b. July 12, 1845 ; m. Oct. 28, 1867, Albert Harvey. Residence, Blodgett MiUs, Cortland Co., N. Y. Children : 2766 Grace M. Harvey, b. Sept. 2, 1872; m. Dec 1, 1896, Erving W. Haight; d. Jan. 27, 1902. 2767 L. Peari Harvey, b. Aug. 22, 1880 ; d. Sept. 6, 1896. 2768 Maud M. Harvey, b. June 1, 1884. 1306 EMERY R. LORD (brother of the above), b. Aug. 20, 1850; m. Mar. 10, 1871, AHce Mayhue. Resided at Grand Rapids, Mich. Emery R. Lord d. Feb. 1, 1893. Children : 2769 Charlie Lord, b. Jan. 16, 1874 ; m. Oct. 30, 1899 ; re sides at Grand Rapids. 2770 Arthur Lord, b. Feb. 7, 1891. 1306 ADALINE ALMIRA STERLING ( WUUam, Samuel, Sam uel, Joseph, Daniel, WUUam), b. in Gaines, Orleans Co., N. Y., Dec 14, 1818 ; m. Sept. 18, 1843, Dewey Southwick, b. Dec. 12, 1800, son of Nathan and Hannah (McWaters) Southwick of Whitehall, Washington Co., N. Y. Mr. Southwick m. previously Dorcas Bigelow, a native of Whitehall, who d. in 1840. By her he had (b. in WhitehaU) : Jerome, b. in 1823, m. In 1842, Minerva Hulburt of BoonviUe, N. Y., d. in Conneautville, Penn., In 1856; Esther, b. in 1825, m. 1st, Jacob Boyce of Boston, who d. in 1862, m. 2d, In 1865, a Mr. Hoyt, who was killed on the Penn. R. R. ; Hannah, b. in 1829, ra. in 1847 Hoyt; Diaderaa, b. in 1831, ra. In 1845, Arant De Peyster of ConstableviUe, WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 611 N. Y. ; Amoretta, b. in 1833, m. in 1849, Emery O. Freeman ; Myron H., b. in 1837, m. Almira Britton of Stark Co., Ohio. Dewey Southwick was a millwright by trade and a farmer. Lived in SummerhiU, Crawford Co., Penn., until 1868, when he removed to Downstown, N. J., with his family. He d. June 6, 1887 ; AdaHne d. Nov. 23, 1891. Children, born in Crawford Co. : 2771 Isabella Kelso Southwick, b. June 12, 1846 ; m. Oct. 12, 1865, Hiram J. Holcomb, b. Sept. 10, 1838, son of Asa and Fanny (Orcutt) Holcomb, natives of Wash ington Co., N. Y., who early removed to Crawford Co. Mr. Holcomb was a farmer at Rundells, Penn., where be d. Oct. 21, 1896. His wife, " BeUe " Holcomb, is a clairvoyant, clairaudient, and psychometrist. Resi dence, Rundells, Crawford Co., Penn. No issue. 2772 tLaverne F. Southwick, b. Nov. 30, 1851; m. George Pancoast. 2773 t WilHam B. Sterling Southwick, b. Oct. 3, 1852; m. 1st, Rebecca Duffield, 2d, Jennie Dixson. 2774 t Clara L. Southwick, b. Feb. 22, 1855; m. WilHam Sine. 2775 Blanche M. Southwick, b. Apr. 27, 1864 ; m. July 3, 1885, Edward Nelson Hubbard, b. in Stanstead, Can., July 3, 1863, son of Moses G. Hubbard, a French Cana dian, and Lydia Ann Fish, a native of Vermont. Mr. Hubbard is a carpenter. Residence, Vineland, N. J. No issue. 2776 tFlora Southwick, b. July 20, 1858; m. Elvy Joseph Flowers. 1307 ELOUISA JANE STERLING, b. In Gaines, Mar. 31, 1821 ; m. Jan. 27, 1841, Joseph Bloomfield, who d. Dec. 14, 1842. Elouisa d. July 9, 1852. Child: 2777 Joseph Jay Bloomfield, b. Dec. 8, 1842 ; served for three years in the 16th Penn. Cavalry during the Civil War. 1310 WILLIAM WHITTLESEY STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Gaines, Mar. 24, 1827; m. Apr. 14, 1850, Mary E. Holt, b. Feb. 3, 1832, dau. of Jonathan and Ruth (Dauchy) Holt of ConneautviUe, Penn. Mr. Sterling went to the township of Sparta, Crawford Co., Penn., with his father when but one year old 612 THE STERLING GENEALOGY and has always Hved there, save for seven years, from 1883 to 1890, when he resided in Colorado. Children, born in Crawford Co. : 2778 MorreU L. Sterling, b. Mar. 1, 1852. 2779 tJean F. Sterling, b. Oct. 23, 1854; m.' Annie M. Taylor. 2780 t WilHam K. Steriing, b. Jan. 2, 1864; m. Alice G. Gabriel. 2781 Kearney C. Sterling, b. May 1, 1866. 2782 Mary A. Sterling, b. July 7, 1862. 1320 GEORGE HORTON STERLING (Alphonso, Samuel, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. in Gaines, Orleans Co., N. Y., Feb. 8, 1829; m. at St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 17, 1855, Ellen Fitzglbbons, b. in County Limerick, Ireland, Jan. 20, 1832, dau. of John and Ellen (Gleason) Fitzglbbons. George H. Sterling migrated to Scott Co., la., when twenty years of age, where he remained for two years, removing thence to Muscatine. He went to Minnesota In Apr., 1853, made a trip from St. Paul to St. Louis on a raft and returned to the former town In 1854. He operated the first buzz saw used In what is now the city of St. Paul. He removed to Elysian, Minn., In 1866, finding but one family there before him. Here he has been a farmer ever since. Mrs. Sterling d. Aug. 14, 1896. Children, bom In Elysian : 2783 Emmra Eugene Sterling, b. Sept. 9, 1856 ; res. Elysian, unm. 2784 tEmily Eugenia Sterling, b. Jan. 24, 1858; m. Robert W. Holcomb. 2786 Leila Lettia Sterling, b. Jan. 29, 1860; d. Nov. 29, 1863. 2786 George Sterling, b. Nov. 11, 1861 ; d. Nov. 10, 1863. 2787 tMary Jane Sterling, b. Sept. 2, 1863; m. Charles H. Nichols. 2788 Maryess J. Sterling, b. July 26, 1866 ; d. Apr. 30, 1895, unm. 2789 Effie May Sterling, b. Aug. 8, 1867 ; res. Elysian, unm. 2790 Albert Alphonso Sterling, b. June 23, 1869 ; d. Oct. 8, 1870. 2791 tGeorge Horton Sterhng, b. Sept. 20, 1871 ; ra. Amy L. Wilcox. 2792 LilHan Frances Sterling, b. Aug. 21, 1874 ; d. Sept. 12, 1895. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 613 1324 WILLIAM ALPHONSO STERLING (brother of the above), b. In Gaines, May 31, 1834; m. 1st, in Wabasha Co., Minn., in Aug., 1857, CaroHne B. Moelgee, b. in Canisteo, N. Y., in 1838. She d. in Minnesota in Mar., 1871 ; m. 2d, in Sept., 1872, Mary J. 01msted(.?), b. in Ohio In 1840; d. at Peabody, Feb. 12, 1905. Mr. Sterling left Gaines in Oct., 1863, and went to St. Paul, Minn. Remained in Minnesota until Apr., 1871, when he removed to Peabody, Marion Co., Kan., where he has since resided. He has been engaged for thirty years in the commission business, dealing in coal, feed, grain, hay, and fruits. Children by first marriage: 2793 Minnie Sterling, b. in Aug., 1868; m. ^ . 2794 Edward M. Sterhng, b. in Sept. 1868; m. ; a res taurant keeper in St. Charles, III, 1906. 1325 EUGENE SPENCER STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Gaines, Dec 6, 1837; m. Jan. 1, 1868, Ellen EHza beth Mack, b. In Brooklyn, Penn., Sept. 6, 1836, dau. of Alfred Wolcott and EHzabeth (Jewett) Mack of Barre, N. Y., both de scendants of Jonathan Mack, b. in 1711, brother of Sarah Mack who m. Joseph Sterling (No. 38), Eugene's ancestor. Save for a year or more, when, as a young man, he assisted his brother Albert in indexing the records of St. Louis Co., Mo., Eugene has always Hved upon the farm of his father In Gaines, N. Y. Mrs. Sterling d. at Gaines, Mar. 24, 1904; burled at Mt. Albion. This work is dedicated to her memory by her son, the compiler, as a slight testimonial to her mother love and care; the sweetest, strongest, most enduring influence he can ever know. God give her rest and j oy ! Children, born In Gaines: 2795 tBessie Mary Sterling, b. June 22, 1869; m. the Rev. Louis A. Pickett. 2796 t Albert Mack Sterhng, b. Nov. 3, 1874; ra. LilHan W. Burbank. 1326 WALLACE MYRON STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Gaines, June 26, 1840; m. at Medina, N. Y., Feb. 22, 1865, Mary R. Parker, b. July 14, 1846, dau. of John C. and Anor (Connant) Parker. 614 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Mr. Sterhng was among the first to volunteer for the defense of his country, responding to the first call for troops, being a mem ber of the 28th N. Y. Vol Infty., 1st Brigade., 1st Division, 12th Corps, mustered In May 22, 1861, captured at Winchester, Va., May 26, 1862, paroled at same place ; discharged June 2, 1863. Participated In the battles of Shenandoah VaUey, Cedar Mountain, Antietam, ChancellorsvIUe, and engagements of lesser importance. It was while on a furlough home in June, 1862, that he acci dentally shot and killed his sister Mary Jane, which tragedy sad dened his whole life. In 1870 Mr. Sterling removed to Elysian, Le Sueur Co., Minn., where he served as postmaster and as justice of the peace a number of years. He was a farmer; d. Nov. 4, 1896. Children : 2797 t Starr King Steriing, b. Jan. 25, 1866; m. Stella Tiffany. 2798 tBryam Dickenson Sterling, b. Nov. 14, 1868; m. Edith Anderson. 2799 WiUis DeWltt Sterling, b. Dec 1, 1872. 2800 Eka Annie Sterling, b. Feb. 22, 1874 ; d. In Dec, 1902. 2801 Clara Anor Sterling, b. Mar. 14, 1876; m. at Elysian, Jan. 22, 1906, Emil L. Hofmann. 2802 Charles Parker Sterling, b. May 25, 1878. 1340 MARY ELIZA BADGER (Eliza, Samuel, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, WUUam), b. Nov. 17, 1829; m. Aug. 19, 1849, Christopher C. Davison, b. in Lyme, Conn., July 25, 1823, son of Jonathan L. and Maria (Miller) Davison. Christopher Davison's father was a builder and constructed the Erie Canal aqueduct over Oak Orchard creek at Medina, N. Y. Later he became a farmer, resident of Lima, N. Y., still later mov ing to Foy Lake, Wis., where he d. Maria Miller was the daughter of a merchantman, who early in the century sailed between New London, Conn., and Charleston, S. C. He was of French and Welsh descent. Mr. C. C. Davison was educated at the Genesee Wesleyan Semimary at Lima, N. Y., and taught school for six winters after. He read law, and began practice at Honeoye Falls in 1860. In 1864 he went to Rochester, N. Y., for the purpose of arguing a case in court, but the board of supervisors, by their committee, re- WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 615 quested him to raise a regiment for the war and complying with their invitation was appointed lieutenant and afterward major of the 108th N. Y. Vols., which office he held until the close of the war. He returned July 11, 1865, and in the following November was elected district attorney of Monroe Co. He was long known as an earnest advocate and brilliant public speaker. He still lives in Rochester (1901) at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Mary E. Davison d. Mar. 24, 1865. He m. 2d, June 20, 1867, Sarah E. Clark of Honeoye FaUs, who d. in 1891. Child: 2803 tEugenia Badger Davison, b. Mar. 1, 1851; m. Henry Barnard. 1341 THE REV. HENRY CLAY BADGER (brother of the above), b. at Honeoye FaUs, N. Y., Aug. 10, 1833; m. Aug. 31, 1869, Ann AdaHne Shepard, b. May 4, 1835, dau. of Otis and Ann (Pope) Shepard. Mrs. Ann A. Badger graduated from Antioch College in its first class. Went to Europe and spent some time in the family of Nathaniel Hawthorne preparing herself for the professorship of modern languages at her alma mater, which position she filled on her return. After her marriage she had a private school in Boston and was one of the four ladies chosen on the school committee in the city the first time women were elected to that office. She d. Jan. 6, 1874. The Rev. Henry Clay Badger was latterly connected with the Library of Harvard University. He d. Aug. 4, 1892. Children : 2804 tTheodore Badger, b. June 22, 1863; ra. Minnie Smith. 2805 Frederic Badger, b. Dec. 27, 1866, m. . 2806 Ernest Badger, b. July 8, 1869; d. Aug. 31, 1888. 2807 Katharine Badger, b. Aug. 30, 1871 ; d. Dec 14, 1892. 1342 COLONEL WILLIAM WHITTLESEY BADGER (brother of the above), b. at Mendon, Monroe Co., N. Y., Apr. 1, 1835 ; m. in N. Y. City, June 3, 1897, Ehsa Adams HaU, b. in N. Y. City, Sept. 12, 1854, dau. of John Baley HaU, b. at Canan daigua, N. Y., Oct. 10, 1821, who d. in N. Y. City, Nov. 23, 1886 ; m. Lucy Adelina Saekett, b. at Providence, R. I., Feb 23, 1828, d. in N. Y. City, Feb. 20, 1900. 616 THE STERLING GENEALOGY W. W. Badger graduated from Harvard College, A.B., 1856 ; Harvard Law School, 1856, and was admitted to the Bar in New York City in Dec, 1856, and began the practice of law at No. 10 WaU Street. He took the first prize of his class for oratory in 1866, the Boyleston Gold Medal, and wrote the parting song of his class, a poem entitled " Washington, or a Vision of Liberty," which attracted much attention. This poem was originally written for a celebration of Washington's birthday, in the preparatory school, where he fitted for college, the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary at Lima, N. Y., and was repeated on many occasions and pub lished with additions and corrections many times, the last being under the title " Columbia," in the New York MaU and Express, July 18, 1898, but a few months before his death. Charles Sum ner, WilHam Lloyd Garrison, and others wrote compHmenting It and William H. Seward said, " It Is ' as full of genius as it is of patriotism and humanity." He also wrote many fugitive pieces in prose and verse, chiefly under the nom de plurae of WilHam Whit- tlesley, titles to some of which are : " The Burn's Rescue," " Sculp ture," "The Greek Slave," "God's Almoner," "Be true to the Dreams of thy Youth," " American Bards," " Confession," " Gen ius in Chains," " The Garden," " The Cherry Tree," " The Foun tain," " Sweet Thoughts of Thee," and " The Royal Wreath." His first important business after entering practice was in setthng up the affairs of Antioch College, an educational institu tion in Ohio, under the presidency of Horace Mann. In March, 1857, he defended the celebrated murder case in Brooklyn of John Wesley Layman, and secured an acquittal for the accused on the ground of insanity. This was the beginning of an extensive and important practice, which included many cases of note In the an nals of the law, among them the suit for libel brought against James Gordon Bennett, In which he secured for his client the second largest verdict ever recovered for libel in the State of New York, $10,000; and numerous cases before the Court of Appeals, which often on his presentation overruled the decisions of the Su preme and Superior Courts. In Apr., 1861, he joined the famous 71st regiment of New York Militia as a private and, after serving five weeks on picket WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 617 duty in and around Washington, returned to New York with authority to raise a company which in May, 1862, he did at his own expense. This company, of which he was commissioned cap tain, numbered 105 men and was assigned to what afterward be came the 145th Regt., N. Y. Vols. After being held In reserve at the battles of Bolivar Heights, Winchester, and Fredericksburg, where it suffered much from exposure, the company, a portion of the 12th Army Corps, received its first baptism of blood at Chan ceUorsvUle in May, 1863, where it was directly in front of Stone wall Jackson, at the end of the second day. The next morning the Union line was assaulted with terrific force by superior numbers and after fearful slaughter compelled to faU back, Capt. Badger and his second lieutenant, David Palmer, being the last two officers to leave the line. The Company lost one fourth its number but saved the colors of the regiment which they afterward bore safely through Gettysburg and many terrible battles. Captain Badger was court-martialed and discharged from ser vice in Sept., 1863, for presenting charges of cowardice against the colonel who commanded the regiment at ChanceUorsvUle. These charges were afterward fully sustained and Captain Badger, by a personal interview with President Lincoln, obtained his honorable restoration to the service and accepted a new commission as cap tain in the 176th Regt., N. Y. Vols., then at New Orleans, where he joined it in Dec, 1863. Captain Badger served with his com pany in the Red River Campaign under General Banks and par ticipated in the battles of Alexandria, Pleasant HiU, and Mansura. In the faU of 1864 he returned with his regiment to Virginia in time to help save Washington from Early's raid and to take an active part in Sheridan's campaign In the Shenandoah Valley. Af ter this he was detailed on the staff of Major General Emory as judge advocate general of the 19th Army Corps, which position he held tlU the Corps was disbanded in Apr., 1865. He conducted many trials by court-martial near Winchester, Va. He then re joined his regiment and went with it, by sea, to Savannah, Ga., where in May It was distributed in smaU garrisons through several counties In the heart of the State. Capt. Badger was a provost marshal of Jefferson Co., for three months and administered the 618 THE STERLING GENEALOGY oath of renewed allegiance to most of its citizens and maintained such a degree of order that the leading citizens petitioned the department to have him retained there. He was transferred to Macon In Oct. and afterward to Americus, Sumter Co., Ga., where he had charge of the Andersonville ground and the cemetery of 13,000 graves. At Macon he was judge advocate during the winter of 1866— 66 and conducted a military commission there, before which was held many prominent trials. After having been mentioned for promotion a number of times during his years of service Captain Badger was promoted to be lieutenant colonel of his regiment in Nov., 1865, " for long, faithful and meritorious services of a high character." He was mustered out with his regiment, the very last of the New York regiments to return from the field. In Nov., 1865. He contributed many news articles to the New York papers, chiefly to the Tribune, during his service as captain. After his return to New York, he reopened his law office at 178 Broadway and continued in practice until his death. He was stricken with heart disease at the corner of Eighty-fifth Street and the Boule vard and d. in a few minutes, Dec. 14, 1898, without issue. At his expressed desire Colonel Badger's body was cremated and his ashes interred In Kensico cemetery. New Jersey. 1346 WILLIAM WHITTLESEY FROST (Almira, Samuel, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. In Bloomfield, N. Y., Dec. 16, 1826 ; ra. Nov. 20, 1883, Effie Belle Clayton, b. Apr. 26, 1863. He was a wealthy farmer, living in 1906 at Verdi, Kan., having been for several years totally blind. Child: 2808 Mary Esther Frost, b. Sept. 30, 1884. 1351 MARY A. FROST (sister of the above), b. at Pierpont, Ohio, Feb. 14, 1839; ra. May 1, 1856, Adrastus NeweU, b. in Jefferson Co., N. Y., Dec. 25, 1831, son of Origin and Sarah (Baker) Newell of Houndsfield, Jefferson Co. Mr. Newell was commissary sergeant of Co. A, 1st Wis. Cav. during the last year of the Rebellion. Pic was a farmer at Glasco, Cloud Co., Kan. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 619 Children : 2809 tMary AHce NeweU, b. Feb. 2, 1857; m. Gilbert Fuller. 2810 tHelen Ayres NeweU, b. Oct. 18, 1859; m. James Pilcher. 2811 Frances Almira Newell, b. Jan. 18, 1864; m. June 1, 1885, D. F. Sheffield, b. May 20, 1861 ; a farmer at Glasco ; no issue. 2812 tHarriet Hope NeweU, b. July 30, 1868; m. L. EHsworth Woodward. 2813 Seth P. Newell, b. Jan. 5, 1870; unm. 1362 ELMIRA FROST (sister of the above), b. at Pierpont, July 11, 1841; m. at Solomon, Kan., Nov. 7, 1861, Luther HaU, b. in Sept., 1838, son of Joshua and Mary (EHsworth) HaU of Whitby, Ontario, Can. Luther Hall, M.D., was a graduate of Bellevue Hospital Medi cal College, N. Y. They settled at Junction City, Kan., where he practiced his profession and conducted a wholesale drug business. Removed in 1876 to Los Angeles, Cal, and in 1879 to Pasadena, Cal, where Dr. HaU d. in Mar., 1880. Mrs. HaU resides In Berke ley, Cal. Children : 2814 Bertie HaU, b. Aug. 7, 1862 ; d. In Apr., 1863. 2815 t Mabel Lorena HaU, b. Jan. 9, 1864 ; m. John W. Forsyth. 2816 Lilian Ellsworth HaU, b. Dec. 10, 1865 ; unm. 2817 Bertha Luther HaU, b. July 9, 1869; unm. (1902). 2818 t Gertrude HaU, b. Dec. 18, 1873 ; m. Edmond J. Clinton. 1356 MINTA MARIA STERLING (Samuel, Samuel, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam) , b. in Honeoye FaUs, N. Y., Oct. 19, 1852 ; m. May 7, 1873, m Lyons, la., George Washington Ashton, b. in Argyle, N. Y., Jan. 12, 1846, son of William S. Ashton. As a young man Mr. Ashton engaged in the express business, first in Racine, Wis., later at Leavenworth, Kan. In the spring of 1870 he removed to Lyons, la., where he now resides. He is a dry-goods merchant in Lyons. Children : 2819 Jane LoweU Ashton, b. Feb. 14, 1874 ; d. Dec. 7, 1896. 2820 George Sterling Ashton, b. Jan. 1, 1876; m. May 9, 1900, at Lyons, Blanche Crapser. 1360 LOWELL ALLEN STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Honeoye FaUs, June 29, 1867 ; m. Jan. 20, 1898, EHzabeth 620 THE STERLING GENEALOGY McKean Barbot, b. In N. Y. City, Feb. 19, 1867, dau. of Alphonse Barbot (b. in New Orleans in 1824, Heutenant commander of the U. S. Navy) and Caroline (McKean) Barbot (b. in Philadelphia, Penn., in 1826). Mr. Sterhng went to Iowa in 1869. In 1878 he went to work on the Mississippi River. He became captain of a steamboat in 1883 and a year later bought one In company with the Lyons Lumber Co. In 1893 he retired from the river. No Issue (1901). 1361 AMELIA WHITTLESEY STANTON (Mehitable, Sam uel, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam), b. in Lima, N. Y., July 16, 1840 ; m. at Marion, N. Y., Feb. 27, 1876, Van Rensselaer Durfee, b. in Marlon, Nov. 19, 1829, son of Benjamin Bordon and Mary Ann (Haslett) Durfee; Benjamin, b. in Palmyra, N. Y., Apr. 19, 1801 ; Mary Ann, b. in Montgomery Co., N. Y., Dec. 16, 1806. Van Rensselaer had m. previously in Marion, Mar. 28, 1856, Jane E. Holhster, who d. July 26, 1873. By her he had two children, Charles Fremont and Mary Augusta. Mr. Durfee moved to HoweU, Mich., with his parents when about twelve years old. He was a partner in a sash, door, and blind factory at Fenton, Mich., and later owned a lumber yard there. In Oct., 1887, he removed to California where he Hved on a fruit ranch at Villa Park, Orange Co., untU his death Oct. 7, 1900. Mrs. Durfee resides (1907) at Orange, Cal Children, born in Fenton, Mich. : 2821 Stanton Eugene Durfee, b. June 16, 1878 ; d. Sept. 22, 1882. 2822 Ralph Van Rensselaer Durfee, b. Apr. 20, 1882. 2823 Mary Harriet Durfee, b. June 14, 1884. 1363 ORVILLE HERBERT STANTON (brother of the above), b. in Marion, N. Y., Mar. 14, 1849; m. 1st, Mar. 15, 1884, Algenia A. HoweU, b. Aug. 18, 1856, dau. of Zephinah HoweU of Marlon and Ann Culver of Palmyra, N. Y., who d. in Alhambra, Cal, Nov. 1, 1890; m. 2d, Dec 24, 1891, Lucy M. Cook, b. Aug. 11, 1856, dau. of Dr. EH Cook of Mason, Mich., and Olive Humphryville of Delphi, N. Y. From 1870 to 1872 Mr. Stanton was in the general merchan- WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 621 dise business at Marion. From 1873 to 1884 was clerk for a dry- goods and produce firm at Lyons, N. Y. In the spring of 1884 he formed the firm of Newman, Stanton & Co., wholesale woolens, shawls, and dress goods, located at 148 and 150 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, 111. Two years after he sold out and removed to Orange, Cal, purchasing a raisin vineyard which he sold the following year and moved to Alhambra, Cal, where he did a real estate and insurance business, settling eventually in Cucamonga, Cal, where he has since resided. Mr. Stanton is an extensive grower of citrus fruits and grapes. For five years he served as president of the Cucamonga Citrus Fruit Growers' Association, resigning in Apr., 1900, and has since acted as secretary and manager. The Ontario-Cucamonga Ex change, of which his Association Is a part, handled in the season of 1901 more than $1,000,000 worth of oranges and lemons. ChUdren by first marriage: 2824 Sterling Stanton, b. Dec. 21, 1884 ; d. Jan. 22, 1891. 2825 Robert HoweU Stanton, b. Nov. 22, 1886 ; d. . 2826 Donald Eugene Stanton, b. Feb. 18, 1888; d. June 21, 1890. Child by second marriage : ^ 2827 Henry Orville Stanton, b. Mar. 22, 1894. 1365 CORALIN lOLA STERLING (George, Samuel, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. Aug. 7, 1839 ; m. Apr. 21, 1874, Reu ben Putnam Tobey, b. at Mendon Center, N. Y., June 17, 1845, son of Zenas Tobey, and Ruth Mariah (Putnam) Tobey, a descendant of Gen. Israel Putnam; residents of Mendon. Mr. Tobey is a farmer at Mendon. ChUdren : 2828 Charles Everett Tobey, b. June 16, 1876; unm, (1902). 2829 Arthur Sterling Tobey, b. Oct. 23, 1880; unm. 1370 CHARLES WARD STERLING (brother of the above), b. June 7, 1856 ; m. 1st, May 4, 1877, Nellie AdeU Tuttle, b. Dec. 8, 1867 ; who d. May 16, 1898 ; m. 2d, Sept. 19, 1900, Anna Belle Gaaskjolen, b. Jan. 7, 1872, dau. of and Johwine (Straste) Gaaskjolen of Blair, Wis. Mr. Sterling is a printer in Chicago, IU. 622 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Children by first marriage: 2830 Frank Ward Sterling, b. Mar. 6, 1881 ; entered Annapo lis Naval Academy, Sept. 14, 1898, and graduated in 1902, " with distinction," at the head of his class of sixty-eight members. 2831 Charles Walter Sterling, b. Apr. 3, 1886; d. Nov. 14, 1888. 2832 Mark Percy Sterling, b. Mar. 6, 1892; d. May 12, 1892. 2833 Edna May Sterling, b. Oct. 12, 1894. 1371 WILLIAM ROSS MAFFET (Caroline A. Ross, Elizabeth, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. Mar. 29, 1817; m. 1st, Mar. 18, 1847, Martha Washington AdeHa West, b. Sept. 7, 1825, dau. of George Gustavus and Martha (Kessler) West, who d. Aug. 29, 1864 ; ra. 2d, Jan. 22, 1867, Mrs. S. Anna (Middleton) Roberts. Mr. Maffet was educated as a civil engineer but became a coal oper ator. He d. June 14, 1890. Children by first marriage only : 2834 tAnn Eliza Maffet, b. Jan. 2, 1848; ra. Trustrim ConneU. 2836 tRosahe West Maffet, b. Dec 5, 1849; m. Latham W. Jones. 2835a Martha AdeHa Maffet, b. Mar. 22, 1852 ; unm. ; resides In Wilkes-Barre, Penn. 2836 Ruth Ross Maffet, b. July 16, 1864; m. Feb. 20, 1879, Horace See, b. at Philadelphia, Penn., July 16, 1835, son of Richard Calhoun and Margaretta (Hilyard) See. Mr. See is an eminent engineer, having been at the head of the engineering department of Cramp and Sons, shipbuilders, Philadelphia, for 19 years. He has designed, superintended the construction of, planned the remodeling of and added improvements to the engines of several score ocean-going steamers, ranging from the private yacht to the ocean liner. He also planned the engines of the U. S. cruisers Philadelphia and Newark, the gunboats Yorktown, Concord, and Bennington and the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius. He was also a factor in the change from wooden to iron vessels. Residence, New York City. No issue. 2837 tGeorge Gustavus West Maffet, b. June 10, 1850; m. Lizzie C. Kable. 2838 Adalaide West Maffet, b. July 1, 1858 ; m. Oct. 28, 1882, George W. Ramage. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 623 2839 tSarah CoveU Maffet, b. May 27, 1860; ra. Charles J. Stevens. 2840 tWilliam Ross Maffet, b. May 22, 1863; m. Xenia E. Johnson. 1372 ELIZA ROSS ATHERTON (sister of the above), b. at Wyoming, Penn., Mar. 10, 1831 ; m. at Wilkes-Barre, Penn., Jan. 19, 1853, Charles Abbott Miner, b. at Plains, Wyoming Valley, Penn., Aug. 30, 1830, son of Robert Mmer, b. Aug. 17, 1805 ; m. Jan. 3, 1826, EHza Abbott (b. Oct. 22, 1806, d. Aug. 18, 1846), and d. Dec. 9, 1842. Robert was son of Asher Miner, who m. Mary, dau. of Thomas Wright, and a descendant of Thomas Miner (1608-30) of Stonington, Conn. (See Hist, of Stonington, Conn., R. A. Wheeler, 1900.) The Hon. Charles A. Miner represented the city of Wilkes- Barre In the State Legislature for two terms ; was a member of the city councU for a number of years, part of the time its president ; has been president of the Wilkes-Barre City Hospital ; eleven years president of the Wilkes-Barre Academy ; twenty-one years a direc tor of the Wyoming National Bank and In 1901 its vice-president; was honorary commissioner of Pennsylvania at the Exposition at Vienna In 1873, and delegate to the National Republican Conven tion in 1900. He is president of the Mlner-HIUard Milling Com pany, a trustee of the Wyoming Historical and Geological Society, and a warden of St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal church. The principal mill of the Miner-Hillard Milling Company is built upon the foundation of the original miU built by Thomas Wright (Mr. Miner's great-grandfather) in 1795. This mill was run succes sively by his son-in-law, Asher Miner, his grandson Robert, his great-grandson, Charles A., and his great-great-grandson, Asher Miner, present manager. Children : 2841 EHzabeth Miner, b. at Plains, Dec. 18, 1853 ; unm. ; liv ing at Wilkes-Barre. 2842 Robert Miner, b. at Plains, Oct. 31, 1855 ; d. Nov. 28, 1856. 2843 WilHam Ross Miner, b. at Wilkes-Barre, July 30, 1858; d. Aug. 28, 1867. 2844 t Asher Miner, b. Nov. 14, I860 ; m. Hetty McN. Lonsdale. 2845 Sidney Roby Miner, b. at Wilkes-Barre, July 28, 1864 ; 624 THE STERLING GENEALOGY graduate, A.B. Harvard ; attorney-at-law in Wilkes- Barre; recording secretary of the Wyoming Histor ical and Geological Society ; unm. 2846 Charles Howard Miner, b. at Wilkes-Barre, July 6, 1868 ; unm. ; living at Wilkes-Barre. 1376 EDWARD STERLING LOOP (Eliza Ross, EUzabeth, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. at Elmira, N. Y., Feb. 11, 1823; m. 1st, Comeha French, 2d, Harriet Lander. Mr. Loop was for a long period cashier of the Wyoming National Bank at Wilkes-Barre, Penn. ; now retired. Child by first marriage: 2847 Estelle Loop, m. Charles F. Larrabee. 1377 SARAH ELIZA LOOP (sister of the above), b. at Elmira, Sept. 30, 1834 ; m. Sept. 30, 1868, Sidney B. Roby, a merchant of Rochester, N. Y. Children : 2848 Margaret Breese Roby, b. Oct. 31, 1864; m. In 1885, Wendell J. Curtis. 2849 Samuel Sidney Breese Roby, b. Mar. 10, 1866. 2850 WUHam Sterhng Roby, b. July 2, 1868. Samuel and WilHam are hardware merchants In Rochester. 2851 Joseph Roby, b. Aug. 19, 1871 ; a physician. 2862 Catharine Graves Roby, b. Sept. 11, 1874. 1378 DANIEL LEACH STERLING (John, James, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam), b. in Lima, N. Y., Nov. 6, 1823; m. at Ossian, Allegany Co., N. Y., Aug. 26, 1849, FideHa Annie Fort, b. Nov. 11, 1831, at Smithfield, Madison Co., N. Y., dau. of John and Annie (Burap) Fort (John, b. Sept. 29, 1805; ni. Jan. 5, 1836, Annie Bump, b. Mar. 26, 1808). Mr. Sterling removed in 1855 to Lowell, Kent Co., Mich., where he has since resided. He enlisted at Nashville, Tenn., In the Engineering Corps, Dec. 19, 1863, as a member of Co. D, 1st Regt., Mich. Vol. Was with Sherman's army in the great raid " from Atlanta to the Sea," discharged from service at Nash ville, Sept. 22, 1866. Mr. Sterling has been a farmer, although for forty years he has held a local preacher's Hcense in the M. E. church and has been offered charges under the presiding elder of his district. Mrs. Sterhng d. Dec 12, 1887. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 625 Children : 2853 tEUen Lucretia Sterhng, b. May 31, 1860; m. Lewis H. Merriman. 2854 tMary Elizabeth Sterling, b. Sept. 18, 1852; m. Thomas Stowe. 2855 tWellington D. Sterling, b. Nov. 6, 1857; m. Mary C. Kiel. 2856 Emily Matilda Sterling, b. Aug. 6, I860; m. Apr. 30, 1881, David P. Merriman, b. Feb. 20, 1854, son of Chauncey and Susan (Porter) Merriman. He is a collector at Grand Rapids, Mich. No issue. Have adopted her cousin Chester (No. 2871), son of Joseph M. Sterling, also a dau., Bernice, b. Nov. 22, 1888. 2867 tMIlton J. Sterling, b. Oct. 21, 1866; ra. Belle Bower- sox. 1379 CHESTER STERLING (brother of the above), b. at Northeast, Penn., Aug. 11, 1826; m. 1st, at Nottawa, St. Joseph Co., Mich., Apr. 3, 1856, Jane M. McKee, b. In 1833, dau. of Sam uel and Mary (Woods) McKee, of CenterviUe, Mich. She d. July 2, 1858. Chester m. 2d, at Constantine, Mich., Mar. 21, 1861, Mary Elizabeth Murdock, b. in Milton, Penn., Mar. 4, 1836, dau. of Robert and Sarah (Housel) Murdock of Milton. Mr. Sterhng lived at Three Rivers, Mich., upon the farm left him by his uncle Joseph. In 1892 he removed to Escondido, San Diego Co., Cal, where he d. Oct. 23, 1901. Children, born in Three Rivers, by first marriage : 2858 Jennie M. Sterling, b. Mar. 25, 1858 ; d. at Three Rivers, unm., Dec 1, 1885. By second marriage: 2859 tMyron J. Sterling, b. Dec 9, 1862; m. Laura Bowersox. 2860 Minnie M. Sterling, b. Jan. 9, 1865 ; unm. 2861 Emily L. Sterling, b. Nov. 25, 1868 ; d. at Escondido, June 10, 1894. 2862 John C. Sterhng, b. Apr. 30, 1871; d. at Escondido, Aug. 23, 1893. 2863 May E. Sterhng, b. Apr. 30, 1877 ; d. at Three Rivers, Dec 16, 1884. 2864 Etta S. Sterling, b. May 6, 1879; d. at Escondido, May 28, 1893. 626 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1380 THE REV. JAMES GORDON STERLING (brother of the above), b. at Northeast, Penn., Sept. 13, 1829; m. at Springwater, N. Y., Lucy M. Johnson, b. June 8, 1836. Soon after marrying Mr. Sterling entered the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church, later changed to the Christian denomination. At the time of his death and ,for some years previous he was a minister in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He lived at Springwater, N. Y., until 1866, when he removed with his family to Watson, AUegan Co., Mich., where he remained four years, when he again removed to Otsego, Mich., where he d. in the winter of 1872. Mrs. Sterling d. Oct. 10, 1890-91. Children : 2865 tEmily Jane Sterhng, b. Aug. 22, 1869; m. John B. Buck. 2866 tHarvey E. Sterhng, b. In Feb., 1860 ; m. Ellen MarklUis. 2867 tHarriet E. Sterling, b. Nov. 3, 1862; m. George L. Hadden. 2868 t Altha Orletta Sterling, b. Feb. 11, 1866 ; ra. Thomas 0. Lewis. 2869 Ellen G. Sterling, b. in Watson, Mich., in Sept., 1868 ; unm. ; address unknown. She Is a musician and is beHeved to be connected with the theatrical pro fession. 1381 JOSEPH MARCUS STERLING (brother of the above), b. at London, Monroe Co., Mich., Aug. 19, 1831; m. 1st, June 1, 1874, Mrs. Sophia Green, b. in Pennsylvania, May 22, 1841 ; dau. of Alexis and EHzabeth (Jones) Day of Lowell, Mich., and widow of Dr. Chauncey Green of Birmingham, Ohio ; who d. In MinneapoHs, Minn., Apr. 15, 1886 ; m. 2d, Mrs. Almira (Kelly) Gibson, May 16, 1886, widow of Josiah Gibson (who d. in 1882). Mr. Sterling resided at Odessa, Ionia Co., Mich., for some time. After his second marriage he lived at Lowell, Mich., until 1896, when he removed to Cocoanut Grove, Dade Co., Fla., his present residence. He is a farmer. Children by first marriage: 2870 Herschel Day Sterhng, b. at Odessa, Mich., Aug. 9, 1877 ; ra. at Mobile, Ala., Dec. 18, 1900, Bessie Norwood Hazard, b. in Paris, Texas, Mar. 21, 1882, dau. of Oliver Hazard, a native of New York, and Nellie Nor wood. Residence, Bessemer, Ala. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 627 2871 Chester Augustus Sterhng, b. In Odessa, July 7, 1883; adopted by his cousin, Mrs. Emily Merriman (No. 2856) ; assumed the name Merriman. 1386 LUCY JANE STERLING (sister of the above), b. in London, Mich., Sept. 30, 1837 ; m. at FaUsburg, Mich., Aug. 4, 1866, Lemi B. Bartholomew, b. July 26, 1831. Mr. Bartholomew was a farmer at Evart, Osceola Co., Mich., where Mrs. Lucy Bar tholomew d. Jan. 7, 1901. Children : 2872 t Artemas D. Bartholomew, b. Apr. 17, 1868; m. Cora E. Fellows. 2873 tEsH H. Bartholomew,^. Oct. 11, 1871; ra. Nettie A. Speaker. 2874 tEmily E. Bartholomew, b. Mar. 19, 1874; m. Albert McLauchlin. 2875 John C. Bartholomew, b. Mar. 9, 1877; d. In Sept., 1877. 2876 Marcus L. Bartholomew, b. Mar. 10, 1879 ; unm. (1901) ; a farmer at Evart. 2877 Clarence C. Bartholomew, b. July 7, 1880; unm. (1901) ; a surveyor. 1389 JAMES STUART STERLING (James, James, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, WilUam), b. In Lima, N. Y., May 2, 1822 ; m. Apr. 30, 1846, at Rockford, III, Juliette Ceceha Pennock, b. in Cale donia, N. Y., Oct. 19, 1826, dau. of Russel and Fannie (Holmes) Pennock. Mr. Sterling took to the sea until he was twenty-two. Resided in early life for short periods In Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Cali fornia, going to the latter state In 1851 during the " gold fever." Took up his residence In Benton Co., la.. In 1856, where he still resides at Blalrstown ; a farmer. Mrs. Sterling d. Sept. 2, 1884. Children : 2878 George Justin Sterling, b. Apr. 29, 1847 ; d. at Rockford, IU., Apr. 21, 1858. 2879 t Carrie Fanny Sterling, b. Sept. 11, 1855; m. James D. Shuck. 2880 tFrank Pennock Sterhng, b. Sept. 26, 1862; m. Emma Frantz. 628 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1390 CAROLINE A. STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Lima, Sept. 1, 1826 ; m. Aug. 5, 1847, Stephen Henry Benedict of Schenectady, N. Y., b. Feb. 4, 1826, son of Levi and AHce (Greg ory) Benedict of Danbury, Conn. Mr. Benedict was engaged in the manufacture of fine furs and fur garments all his life, suc ceeding his father, who, under the firm name of " L. Benedict," engaged In business in Schenectady from 1816 to 1846. The vari ous changes in the firm since its transfer to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1846, are as foUows: "L. Benedict and Son," 1846-67; " S. H. Benedict and Co.," 1867-71; "Benedict, Ruedy and Perkins," 1871-77 ; " Benedict and Ruedy," 1877-97 ; " The Ruedy Co.," 1897—1900. Mr. Benedict's son succeeds him In the present firm of " Benedict and Mueller." Children : 2881 Levi Benedict, b. Sept. 24, 1853; d. Nov. 24, 1859. 2882 tHarriet Wright Benedict, b. Sept. 1, 1856; m. Charles C. Paine. 2883 tGeorge W. Benedict, b. Feb. 24, 1862; m. Minette Sey mour. 2884 Henry E. Benedict, b. Oct. 20, 1869 ; d. July 7, 1870. 1393 HENRY H. STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Lima, Mar. 9, 1840 ; m. Mar. 25, 1863, Sarah Crooker, b. Jan. 26, 1843, at Bristol Center, N. Y., dau. of Jonathan and Jane (Cater) Crooker of Farmington, N. Y. Mr. Sterling is a farmer at Milaca, MlUelacs Co., Minn. Sarah Sterling d. in Kansas, Mar. 26, 1880. Henry m. 2d, June 27, 1900, Mrs. Tirrie (Crow) Bishop, b. in Waverly, Ohio, May 8, 1847, dau. of John and Marie C. (Smith) Crow of Waverly, and widow of Martin Bishop. Children : 2885 t Carrie W. Sterling, b. May 29, 1864; m. Jacob Sanders. 2886 tAnna M. Sterling, b. Jan. 13, 1867; m. Jasper Mahson. 2887 tDeha G. Sterhng, b. Feb. 12, 1870; m. WUliam Yerkes. 2888 Charles H. Sterling, b. June 16, 1876; m. Peck. 2889 Tirrie Sterhng, b. Aug. 5, 1878 ; m. Charles McGintls. 1394 MARY STERLING (Samuel, James, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. Dec. 22, 1829; m. in Geneva, IU., Nov. 18, 1849, Dr. Samuel Ewers, b. in Winchester, Mass., Sept. 7, 1816, son of Samuel Ewers, Sr., of Scotch descent, b. Feb. 6, 1784, d. WILLIAM STERLING OP HAVERHILL, MASS. 629 Dec. 17, 1820, who ra. May 30, 1805, Dolly WUder, b. May 18, 1788, who d. Feb. 15, 1858. Dr. Ewers was educated at the Boston Seminary. After com pleting his course he removed to Canada and from there to Geneva, Kane Co., Ill, where he practiced as a physician until 1864, when he again removed to Minonk, Woodford Co., Ill, and there prac ticed. In 1866 he retired from professional duties and entered the lecture field, speaking upon astronomy. In 1883 he removed with his family to Diller, Jefferson Co., Neb., where he d. Dec. 21, 1888. Mrs. Mary Ewers resides at Diller (1902). Children : 2890 tisabella Caroline Ewers, b. Sept. 14, 1852; m. Louis P. Raymond. 2891 Bertha May Ewers, b. June 16, 1866 ; d. Aug. 31, 1887. 2892 tCharies Adelbert Ewers, b. May 27, 1868; m. Edith Conery. 1395 LUCY STERLING (sister of the above), b. In Ply mouth, Wayne Co., Mich., May 1, 1831 ; m. in Geneva, IU., Apr. 25, 1852, John B. Moore, b. In College HiU, Oneida Co., N. Y., July 26, 1815, son of Shubel and Betsy (Watson) Moore. Mr. Moore m. 1st, at CoUege HiU, Sophia Todd, b. there May 6, 1819 ; d. In Grundy Co., IU., Nov. 25, 1861. By her he had two children, Albert B., b. Dec. 26, 1839, m. Feb. 15, 1866, Matty Hanna ; and Adelaide A., b. Sept. 6, 1841, m. Dec. 8, 1863, Andrew Schofield. In 1844 Mr. Moore went to Illinois by way of the Erie canal to Buffalo, and on the Great Lakes to Chicago. Moving on West, he settled in Grundy Co., Ill, and there entered one hundred and forty acres of land which he commenced to improve. As his means increased he bought more land and at one time owned one thousand acres, comprising the farm on which he lived. After the death of Mrs. Moore's father, Samuel Sterling, his farm was purchased by Mr. Moore, who subsequently added three adjoining farms, making one of about seven hundred acres. Mr. Moore was one of the prime movers in the establishment of the butter factory at Geneva, and also the one at St. Charles, IU. He later purchased the Geneva factory, but soon made it co-opera tive. He d. at Geneva, Oct. 9, 1900. 630 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Children : 2893 Sterling Moore, b. Aug. 4, 1853; d. Dec. 23, 1863. 2894 George Lathrop Moore, b. Sept. 27, 1864; d. Mar. 3, 1867. 2895 tShubel Moore, b. June 22, 1856; m. Hannah Tresige. 2896 tArabeUa Moore, b. Apr. 24, 1857; m. Heiko Feldkamp. 2897 tFrederick Moore, b. Jan. 6, 1869; m. 1st, Ella Fellows, 2d, Caroline Hartman. 2898 tMaria T. Moore, b. Apr. 30, 1863; m. Harry Fellows. 2899 tDeha S. Moore, b. Mar. 14, 1866; ra. John C. Strader. 2900 Emery H. Moore, b. May 18, 1870; unm. (1901). 2901 tJohn S. Moore, b. Feb. 22, 1873; m. NelHe M. Lawrence. 1396 JULIA STERLING (sister of the above), b. In Gen eva, IU., Mar. 10, 1840 ; m. there May 1, 1867, Stephen L. Taylor, b. in Vermont, Dec. 21, 1842; son of Reuben L. and MorlUa E. (Upham) Taylor of Vermont. Mr. Taylor served in the Union army In 1861-62, but was com pelled by poor health to leave the service. He graduated from the University of Michigan and entered journalism. At the time of his marriage he was associate editor of the Western Rural In Chicago, residing during that time at Elmhurst, 111. Later he removed to Geneva, III, where he purchased the Geneva Repub lican and later founded the St. Charles Transcript. Finding the field in these smaller towns somewhat limited he removed with his family In 1871 to Elgin, III, where he commenced the publication of The Elgin Advocate, which he owned and operated until the time of his death, Nov. 16, 1880. Mrs. JuHa Taylor lives with her son at Elgin. Children : 2902 tLucIen S. Taylor, b. July 22, 1868; m. Bessie E. Farrel 2903 MoriUa Taylor, b. in Elgin, IU., Mar. 10, 1872 ; a student at Ann Arbor University, Mich. ; d. Apr. 8, 1898. 1397 JAMES LORD STERLING (Lord, James, Samuel, Jo seph, Daniel, WilUam), b. in WiUoughby, Lake Co., Ohio, Apr. 2, 1838 ; m. at Ashland, Ohio, Apr. 12, 1864, Longastus Marian Ruth, b. at Ashland, Jan. 8, 1838, dau. of Henry D. and Rachel Ruth. After receiving a common school education, Mr. Sterling served WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 631 an apprenticeship as a civil engineer. He was engaged with a corps surveying the N. Y., P. & O. Railroad during Its construction from Salamanca to Mansfield and from Brocton, N. Y., to Oil City, Penn. He also surveyed the Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Rail road. With both of these Mr. Sterling's uncle. Dr. W. S. Streator, was intimately connected. The thriving village of Sterling, Wayne Co., Ohio, at the junction of the N. Y., P. & 0. and the C, L. & W. railroads was named after him. In 1870 Mr. Sterling removed to Cleveland, Ohio, and during the greater part of the time since then has been engaged as a paving contractor. In Cleveland he has paved some of its finest thoroughfares. He has also laid pavements in Columbus, Toledo, and Fremont, Ohio, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Syracuse, N. Y. In 1878 Mr. Sterling went to Pueblo, Colo., and from there to Arkansas City, where he made the plans and built one of the larg est filtering wells in the country. He then went to Toras Co., N. Mex., and returned after three years to Cleveland where, in partnership with his son, he continued in business as a paving contractor for a number of years until his removal to Missouri, where he engaged In zinc and lead mining. In 1901 he removed to Springfield, Mo., to resume the business of general contracting. Child: 2904 tHarry Locke Sterling, b. July 30, 1868; m. Florence A. Livingston. 1398 MARY E. STERLING (sister of the above), b. in June, 1842; m. Steele, who d. Feb. 8, 1889. She showed de cided musical talent at an early age; has been a church organ player in PainesvIUe and Cleveland, Ohio, for over forty years. Resides at Glenville, Ohio (1902). Child: 2905 Albertus H. Steele, b. in PainesvIUe, Ohio, in Sept., 1871; m. 1399 WILLIAM A. BRISTOL (Lucy, James, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, WilUam), b. In Lima, N. Y., July 31, 1830; m. Nov. 11, 1866, Clarissa I. Daniels, b. May 31, 1829, dau. of John and JuHa (Clark) Daniels of Southfield, Mich. John Daniels b. in 632 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Rutland, Vt. ; Julia b. in Connecticut ; ra. in Lima In 1824 ; moved to Michigan. He d. Sept. 4, 1866 ; she d. in 1894. Mr. Bristol has been a farmer In Franklin, Oakland Co., Mich. Has held a number of town offices. Child: 2906 tEzra C. Bristol, b. Mar. 13, 1865; m. Adelaide Bingham. 1400 JAMES STERLING BRISTOL (brother of the above), b. In Lima, Aug. 22, 1832; m. in Troy, Mich., Sept. 1, 1858, JuHa Stone, b. Dec. 8, 1831, dau. of WilHam G. and Harriet (Morris) Stone. She d. July 14, 1880; he m. 2d, Apr. 6, 1881, Sarah A. (Wells ) Covert, widow of Augustus Covert. Mr. Bristol is a farmer at St. John's, Clinton Co., Mich. ChUdren by first marriage: 2907 Edward Burton Bristol, b. July 17, 1859 ; d. Sept. 26, 1863. 2908 tEH Morris Bristol, b. Jan. 27, 1861 ; ra. LiUian Weather- head. 2909 Jay Sterling Bristol, b. Feb. 5, 1863; m. Apr. 8, 1891, Clara Murray ; Is an engineer at Midland City, Mich. No issue. 2910 Edward Stone Bristol, b. Oct. 21, 1871; m. June 24, 1896, Viola May Kittle; have Dorothea Louisa, b. Sept. 2, 1898. Edward is a druggist at Ypsilanti, Mich. 1401 MELANCTON B. BRISTOL (brother of the above), b. in Lima, July 11, 1834; ra. in Iowa, Aug. 3, 1869, Mary J. Nesbitt, b. in Wooster, Ohio, Mar. 11, 1848, dau. of George W. and Mary (Blackburn) Nesbitt of Wooster, Ohio, formerly Har per's Ferry, Md. Melancton enlisted in 1863 in the 4th Iowa Cavalry and served until the close of the war. He settled in St. Louis In 1879 ; is now connected with the " Christian Publlshins Co." of St. Louis. Lives in Webster Grove, Mo., a suburb. Children, born in Oskaloosa, la. : 2912 George S. Bristol, b. Feb. 17, 1874; d. Nov. 11, 1900. 2913 Harry H. Bristol, b. June 21, 1877 ; telegraph operator In Kansas City, Mo. 2914 A. Eloise Bristol, b. July 18, 1878. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 633 1406 MARY E. MEAD (Mabel, James, Samuel, Joseph, Dan iel, WUliam), b. in Gorham, N. Y., Apr. 10, 1834; m. June 8, 1857, Dr. Henry Martyn Lilly, b. In Hamilton, N. Y., Jan. 4, 1831, son of Alvah Lilly, a Presbyterian minister, and Catharine (Headley) Lilly of Whitewater, Wis. Catharine Headley was a sister of the Rev. Joel S. and Rev. Phineas C. Headley, writers of numerous works on reHgious, historical, and biographical subjects. Dr. Lilly served four years In the War of the RebelHon, the last two years as acting assistant surgeon of Volunteers and finally as surgeon In chief of Missouri, Arkansas, and Indian Territory. In 1867 he returned home with impaired health and d. at Fond du Lac, Wis., Nov. 8, 1870. Mrs. Mary Lilly lives (1906) in Beloit, Wis. Children : 2916 t Charlotte Lockwood Lilly, b. May 11, 1858; ra. Forrest A. Marsh. 2916 tEmma Louise Lilly, b. Mar. 28, 1860; ra. John N. Chamberlin. 2917 Henry Lilly, b. Feb. 25, 1865 ; drowned July 21, 1883, in the Neosho River, Kansas. 1407 JAMES MEAD (brother of the above), b. in Gorham, Apr. 30, 1836 ; ra. Feb. 18, 1864, Mary Ann Dickerson, b. Jan. 21, 1842, dau. of Selah and Lucy Ann (Holton) Dickerson of Gor ham. Selah was the son of David, who early came from Pennsyl vania to Gorham. Selah b. in Gorham, Aug. 27, 1806 ; d. Sept. 16, 1869 ; ra. Lucy A. Holton, b. July 10, 1811, d. Feb. 1, 1888, dau. of Francis Holton, b. June 9, 1781. Mr. Mead Hves on the farm of his father. Is interested in the Gorham Agricultural Society, having been its vice-president a number of years. Has served several terms as town assessor and has been an elder in the Presbyterian church for thirty years. Address : Stanley, Ontario Co., N. Y. Children, aU unm. (1901): 2918 WilHam M. Mead, b. Dec. 29, 1865. 2919 Lucy L Mead, b. Nov. 7, 1870. 2920 Jennie L. Mead, b. Oct. 16, 1874. 2921 Mabel Sterling Mead, b. Nov. 15, 1877. 634 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1408 LEWIS MEAD (brother of the above), b. In Gorham, Feb. 8, 1838; m. Sept. 24, 1864, Sarah Marks, b. Nov. 2, 1844, dau. of Adam and Sarah (Adriance) Marks of N. Y. City. Lewis removed to Kansas, where he engaged in the hardware business for about ten years. He was then elected county treasurer, which office he held two terms. Beside owning hotel property, Mr. Mead is president of the Council Grove National Bank. Residence, Council Grove, Kan. Children : 2922 tEHzabeth A. Mead, b. Mar. 4, 1867; m. Glenn Miller. 2923 NeUie Mead, m. Howard Hettinger. 1415 ADELAIDE STERLING (Adoniram, James, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, WilUam), b. in Lima, N. Y., Aug. 5, 1840; ra. Sept. 24, 1869, Henry Dewey Barnard, b. in Mendon, N. Y., July 5, 1842, son of Ebenezer Henry and Sophia (Griswold) Barnard, grandson of Judge Timothy and Phebe (Dewey) Bamard. He Is a farmer at Pittsford, N. Y. Mrs. Bamard d. July 24, 1885. Children : 2924 t Sterhng ElweU Barnard, b. Mar. 4, 1871; ra. Mary D. Stone. 2925 Adelaide Sophia Barnard, b. in Pittsford, Nov. 28, 1876. 1416 GEORGE ADONIRAM STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Chester, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1845; m. In Lima, Sept. 20, 1871, Hannah Duffield Jenks, b. In Lima, Mar. 28, 1848, dau. of Eri S. and Elizabeth Snyder (Egert) Jenks of Lima. Eri, son of Stephen and Clarissa (Ballou) Jenks, b. in Smithfield, R. I., July 20, 1822 ; m. in Lima, Sept. 20, 1842, Elizabeth, b. May 10, 1817, dau. of PhiHp and Hannah (Duffield) Egert of Trenton, N. Y. He is a cab driver in Batavia, N. Y. Children, born in Lima: 2926 George Duffield Sterling, b. Nov. 30, 1873; d. July 9, 1880. 2927 Role Franklin Sterhng, b. June 24, 1883. 1417 JOHN CLARK STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Chester, Mar. 8, 1847; m. in Ripley, N. Y., Apr. 3, 1872, Elizabeth Jane Dawson, b. Nov. 10, 1861, dau. of John W. and Emehne (Ross) Dawson. John was son of Thomas, a native of WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 635 Ireland, and Emeline the dau. of Perrin and Hannah (Utley) Ross, natives of Connecticut, who came to western Pennsylvania at an early day. The father of Perrin was killed in the Massacre of Wyoming. (See No. 216.) After his marriage, Mr. Sterling went to Minnesota and, Sept. 1, 1873, went to Owatonna to teach In the graded school. Thence he went to act as principal of a newly organized independent school at Garden City. The following two years he was principal of the Pleasant Grove school at INIankato. A position in the State Normal school was offered him but was declined in favor of the superlntendency of public schools at St. Peter. This position he held two years, when he went Into the retail marble business in Mankato. He removed to Minneapolis, where he engaged in the real estate business In which he has since continued. In 1887 Mr. Sterling was elected to the city council for a two- year term. His fellow members chose him as vice-president, and upon the resignation of the president he was promoted by the council to fill the vacancy. In the absence of the mayor Mr. Ster ling acted In that capacity. Children : 2928 Thayer Dawson Sterling, b. in Garden City, Sept. 20, 1874 ; res., Minneapolis. 2929 Ruth Sterling, b. In St. Peter, Minn., May 31, 1878; unm. (1906) ; res. Minneapolis. 2930 John Adoniram Sterling, b. in MinneapoHs, May 29, 1885. 2931 Faith Sterling, b. In MinneapoHs, Mar. 15, 1887. 1418 CHARLES L. STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Willoughby, Ohio, June 24, 1850; m. at Richmond, N. Y., May 10, 1876, AHce M. Reed, b. in Richmond, May 17, 1851, dau. of John and Charlotte (Hoppough) Reed. John b. in Richmond, Dec. 9, 1818, d. at Gordon, Neb., Aug. 9, 1886 ; Charlotte b. hi N. J., Aug. 24, 1823, d. in Richmond, Mar. 10, 1901. Mr. Ster ling is a farraer at Fairfield, Jefferson Co., la. Children, born In Lima, N. Y. : 2932 Charlotte B. Sterling, b. May 14, 1877 ; m. Jan. 12, 1898, Lester P. Stedman of Utica, la. 2933 J. Reed Sterling, b. June 14, 1879; m. Feb. 14, 1900, Lizzie Pratt of Winchester, la. 636 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1419 ANNA HARRIET STERLING (sister of the above), b. in WlUougby, Nov. 8, 1862; m. in Lima, N. Y., Apr. 24, 1878, Myron Edwin HaU, b. in West Bloomfield, N. Y., Sept. 21, 1851, son of Myron S. and Harriet (Wakelee) HaU. Mr. HaU is engaged in fruit culture at Santa Clara, Cal. Children : 2934 Anna Gertrude Hall, b. Feb. 9, 1882, in West Bloom field. 2935 Helen Amanda Hall, b. July 3, 1884, In Deep Creek FaUs, Wash. 2936 Ada Sterling Hall, b. Oct. 6, 1886, in Saratoga, Cal 1421 JAMES STERLING COGGESHALL (Eliza Atwell, Ruth, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. at Pharsalia, N. Y., June 27, 1817, m. May 20, 1840, Deidama Rurey, b. Dec. 26, 1824. Mr. CoggeshaU was a physician of wide and honorable re pute. He d. at Knoxville, N. Y., Apr. 20, 1873; Mrs. Cogge shaU d. July 8, 1882. Children : 2937 EHza CoggeshaU, b. Feb. 8, 1841 ; d. Jan. 18, 1844. 2938 tHenry James CoggeshaU, b. Apr. 28, 1845; m. LilHan A. Terry. 2939 WilHam Turner CoggeshaU, b. Sept. 20, 1854; living in N. Y. in 1902. 1422 GEORGE BENJAMIN ATWELL (James Atwell, Ruth, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam), b. in Pharsalia, N. Y., July 4, 1817; m. in Nov., 1838, Mary Ann Peck, dau. of the Rev. Luther H. Peck and Mary Kenyon, sister of Jonathan Kenyon, who m. Sukey Lord; and of Asa Kenyon, who ra. Eliza Lord. (See No. 476.) He was a farmer at Martinsburg, Lewis Co., N. Y., where he d. Sept. 7, 1900. Children : 2940 George Wesley AtweU, b. In Feb. 1840 ; enhsted in Nov., 1861, in Co. H., 8th N. Y. Cavalry; d. in army hospital at Manassas Junction, July 31, 1862. 2941 Wilber AtweU, b. In 1842; d. Aug. 3, 1844. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 637 2942 Sophia Jane AtweU, b. in Sept. 1845; resides (1901) at Martinsburg. 2943 tWIUiam James Atwell, b. June 11, 1847; m. Nettie Brown. 2944 tFrancIs Emory AtweU, b. in 1852; m. EUa F. Taylor. 2945 Anna Maria Atwell, b. In 1853 ; m. Wilham 0. La Van- chard. No issue. 2946 Elsie C. AtweU, b. in PharsaHa, Jan. 31, 1861 ; resides (1901) at Martinsburg. 1425 JOSEPH ATWELL (brother of the above), b. In Phar saHa, Nov. 12, 1822; m. Apr. 14, 1853, Mary Beach, b. Jan. 24, 1830, dau. of Charles Brewster Beach of Barker, N. Y., of the Beach family of Stratford, Conn. Mr. AtweU removed to Jefferson Co., N. Y., in 1848, and began general merchandising at Theresa, continuing until 1862, in which year he was appointed commissioner of public accounts for the State of New York by Gov. E. D. Morgan, removing in 1869 to Watertown, N. Y. He served as supervisor of Theresa in 1860 and was deputy collector of customs at Cape Vincent from 1879 until 1887, and an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church for many years. He d. In Watertown, Dec. 5, 1892. Mrs. Mary Atwell was living in 1901. Children : 2947 tCharles Beach AtweU, b. Apr. 11, 1865; m. Mary J. Kellogg. 2948 t Joseph AtweU, b. June 7, 1858; m. LilHan D. Bond. 2949 tWIUiam Groo AtweU, b. May 9, 1863; ra. Mary E. Peck. 1426 FANNY ELIZA ATWELL (sister of the above), b. at Guildford, N. Y., in 1827 ; m. in 1855 Ambrose E. Gorton. She was a graduate of Cazenovia (N. Y.) Seminary; d. at Chitten ango in 1896. Child: 2960 tFannie Eva Gorton, b. June 6, 1858; ra. I. B. A. Taylor. 1427 JAMES STERLING ATWELL (brother of the above), b. in PharsaHa, July 22, 1831 ; m. in 1856 Sophia L. Osborn. Mr. Atwell was a merchant for fifteen years In Chittenango, N. Y. ; 638 THE STERLING GENEALOGY removed to Syracuse, N. Y., in 1872, and was engaged in the wholesale grocery trade there until his death, Apr. 24, 1888. Children, born in Chittenango: 2951 James AtweU, b. Jan. 1, 1857 ; m. in June, 1897. 2952 tJohn AtweU, b. Oct. 8, 1862; m. Mary S. Farrar. 2953 Jeannette AtweU, b. Aug. 4, 1870; unm. (1901); re corder in the county clerk's office, Syracuse. 1430 CYRUS G. WIDGER (Mariam Atwell, Ruth, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, WilUam), b. at Preston, Chenango Co., N. Y., Dec 18, 1826; m. 1st, at Hector, Schuyler Co., N. Y., Nov. 5, 1866, Lucy Gibson, who d. In Aug. 1887; m. 2d, in Apr., 1888, Fanny Adams, a native of Ireland. Mr. Widger was a farmer at Appleton, Horton ville, and Black Creek, Wis., for 36 years. Retired (1901) and living at Appleton, Outagamie Co. Child: 2954 Frank Widger, b. at Appleton, Aug. 20, 1857. 1431 ALMEDA ELIZA WIDGER (sister of the above), b. at Preston, Oct. 10, 1828 ; m. on shipboard In Honolulu Har bor, Sandwich Islands, Mar. 13, 1857, David Howard Hitchcock, b. May 30, 1831, son of Harvey Rexford and Rebecca (Howard) Hitchcock. Mr. Hitchcock was an attorney-at-law In Hawaii. She d. at Hilo, Hawaii, Sandwich Islands, Oct. 30, 1895 ; he d. there Dec. 12, 1899. Children : 2955 tEUa Miriam Hitchcock, m. Albert B. Loebenstein. 2956 t Cora Etta Hitchcock, m. Henry S. Townsend. 2957 tDavid Howard Hitchcock, m. Hester Dickson. 2968 Ahneda EHza Hitchcock, ra. May 24, 1893, Dr. WilHam Levi Moore of Michigan. She graduated as a law yer from Ann Arbor (Mich.) University in 1888; practiced in Hilo, Hawau; d. there May 3, 1895. No Issue. 2959 Charles Henry Wetmore Hitchcock, b. Sept. 4, 1868 ; m. May 16, 1901, at Hilo, Margaret Ann Murphy of Toledo, Ohio, b. Jan. 28, 1870. He is an ac countant at Havana, Cuba (1906). WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 639 1434 ELBERT L. WIDGER (brother of the above) , b. at South Otselic, N. Y., Jan. 21, 1843 ; m. Apr. 28, 1875, at Black Creek, Wis., Kate May WilHams, b. Nov. 20, 1856. Elbert Widger enlisted in the Union Army; was confined in the Chestnut HIU Hospital in Philadelphia, after two years' ser vice, for eight months when he was discharged in Apr., 1865. He was a farmer at Black Creek and at Little River (now Lena), Wis. ; d. at the latter place Apr. 2, 1893. Children : 2960 Marion Almeda Widger, b. at Black Creek, Apr. 27, 1877. 2961 George Elmer Widger, b. at Black Creek, May 20, 1878. 2962 CyrU Orville Widger, b. at Lena, Feb. 10, 1881. 2963 Van Lora Ottie Widger, b. at Lena, Oct. 26, 1884. 2964 Hazel Elberta Widger, b. at Lena, Sept. 9, 1888. 1436 ALEXANDER B. ATWELL (Daniel Atwell, Ruth, Sam uel, Joseph, Daniel, William), m. Mary Bailey. He is a physician, Hving In 1901 at VIsaHa, Cal Children : 2965 Henrietta Atwell, ra. John T. Brown, dec'd. 2966 Mary AtweU, m. Theodore Stone, dec'd. 2967 Emma AtweU, m. W. T. Smith. 2968 WilHam AtweU. 2969 Clara AtweU, dec'd. 1437 ALLEN JEFFREY ATWELL (brother of the above), b. in Pharsalia, N. Y., Apr. 16, 1836 ; m. Apr. 9, 1861, Mary M. Van Epps. Mr. Atwell was a lawyer at Visalla, Cal. He graduated from Lawrence University, Wisconsin ; district attorney, 1872 ; mem ber of State Assembly, 1882 ; d. at Visalla, Nov. 21, 1890. Children : 2970 Mary AtweU, b. Jan. 10, 1862; m. Feb. 26, 1883, F. M. Creighton. 2971 Martha AtweU, b. Sept. 1, 1863 ; d. Oct. 18, 1864. 2972 Arthur James AtweU, b. Nov. 30, 1865. 2973 Helen M. Atwell, b. Dec. 5, 1867; m. Apr. 3, 1887, Guy Gilmer. 2974 Washington Irving AtweU, b. June 27, 1872. 2976 Charles Clarence Atwell, b. May 18, 1875. 640 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 2976 Allen Lee AtweU, b. Nov. 2, 1877. 2977 Paul Francis AtweU, b. Nov. 28, 1879. 2978 Ethel PauHne AtweU, b. Sept. 1, 1881. 2979 LIzzette B. AtweU, b. May 9, 1884. 1441 SARAH E. SAGE (Caroline Atwell, Ruth, Samuel, Jo seph, Daniel, William), b. Feb. 1, 1838; m. Nov. 11, 1862, James E. Garner, b. May 19, 1837, son of Abram and Phoebe (Brown) Garner of Mt. Upton, N. Y. Mr. Garner was a farmer at South New BerHn, N. Y. He d. July 13, 1901. Only child: 2980 Mary R. Garner, b. Mar. 30, 1869; ra. Oct. 5, 1893, Jared A. Bailey, b. Feb. 14, 1863; a carpenter at South New Berlin. No Issue. 1442 JOSEPH ERASTUS SAGE (brother of above), b. Dec. 22, 1842; m. Jan. 18, 1865, DeHa IsbeU. Mr. Sage is a grocery man at Wilkinsburg, Penn. Child: 2981 Caroline H. Sage, b. Dec. 20, 1868 ; m. Nov. 17, 1885, Isaac Cole, and have Fred, b. Dec. 16, 1889, and Raymond, b. Feb. 3, 1898. 1443 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SAGE (brother of above), b. Mar. 17, 1847; m. Jan. 2, 1869, Amanda Bristol; reside at Wilkinsburg. Children : 2984 WilHam Orville Sage, b. Sept. 25, 1870; m. Apr. 1, 1897, Mary Ellen Bales. Have one dau., Kath arine AHce, b. Oct. 18, 1898. 2986 Marion EHzabeth Sage, b. Aug. 13, 1874; ra. Mar. 1, 1900, Edward Scott. 1444 JULIA M. PEIRCE (Mary Ann, Lord, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam), b. in Pitcher, Chenango Co., N. Y., Oct. 9, 1826 ; m. Sept. 3, 1846, Charles L. Mark, b. in Fredonia, N. Y., Aug. 12, 1822, son of James and Lucy (Woodcock) Mark. He was a merchant in Hamlet, N. Y., untU 1860. In 1861 the family removed to Fredonia, N. Y., where they have since resided. During the winter Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hve at Winter Park, WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 641 Fla. Mr. Mark has been for a number of years a member of the local board in charge of the Fredonia State Normal School. Child: 2987 tEdward Laurens Mark, b. May 30, 1847; m. Lucy T. King. 1446 WILLIAM PALMER PEIRCE (brother of the above), b. in ViUenova, N. Y., Mar. 25, 1830 ; m. Dec. 18, 1856, Mary Helen Florence Rood, dau. of Levi H. Rood of Sheridan, III, who d. June 28, 1878, without Issue; m. 2d, July 4, 1879, EUa Anderson. Mr. Peirce was graduated from the University of the City of New York in March, 1852, immediately after which he began the practice of medicine in MarshaU Co., Miss., where he remained until the spring of 1856 when he returned north to Lisbon, Kendall Co., Ill, where he married. On the breaking out of tha War he raised a volunteer company which was mustered Into service as Co. D, 36th Regt., Ill Vols. After eighteen months service as captain he applied in the winter of 1862—63 for exam ination for transfer to the medical staff, in which he received a commission in Feb., 1863, as surgeon of the 88th 111. Vol. Inft. As such he served until the close of the war. In 1868 he settled at Minooka, 111. Was a member of the lower house of the Illi nois Legislature of 1869 and of the Constitutional Convention of 1870, as a delegate from Grundy and Will counties. In which latter body he had the honor of proposing and carrying the provision of the State Constitution Hmiting the capacity of counties, cities, and municipal corporations to incur indebtedness. He was a member of the State of Senate of 1872, after which he removed to Lamont, III, and resumed the practice of his profession. He re moved again to Hoopeston, HI, in the spring of 1880, where he has since resided. Mr. Peirce was one term mayor of the city of Hoopeston and four years president of the Board of Medical Examiners of Eastern, IU., for the Pension Department of the U. S., also president and treasurer of the Cuban Colonization Co. Children by second marriage: 2988 William Palmer Peirce, Jr., b. June 26, 1880. 2989 James Garfield Peirce, b. Sept. 12, 1881. 642 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 2990 Gurdon Lamartine Peirce, b. July 5, 1884. 2991 John Logan Peirce, b. May 6, 1887. 1446 ELLEN ELIZABETH PEIRCE (sister of the above), b. In ViUenova, Dec. 13, 1831 ; m. at Hamlet, N. Y., July 15, 1858, George Hinckley White, b. In Fredonia, N. Y., Sept. 11, 1829, son of Dr. Squire White (b. In Vermont, the first licensed physi cian in Chautauqua Co.) and his wife, Lydia Cook Cushing. Mr. White has been a grower and shipper of fruits, and a vintner at Fredonia, N. Y. Children : 2992 tSquIre White, b. June 11, 1869; m. Mrs. Mary E. CroweH. 2993 Austin Peirce White, b. May 16, 1864; d. Mar. 22, 1865. 1447 LUCIUS G. C. PEIRCE (brother of the above), b. in Hamlet, N. Y., Feb. 6, 1836; m. Sept. 27, 1860, Esther Snow. Removed to Grinnell, la., where they have since resided. Children : 2994 Pearley A. Peirce, b. July 7, 1861. 2995 Byron B. Peirce, b. Nov. 24, 1862. 2996 Edna L. Peirce, b. July 18, 1864. 2997 Mary G. Peirce, b. Sept. 12, 1866. 2998 Lucia E. Peirce, b. July 25, 1868. 2999 Gurdon D. Peirce, b. June 14, 1870. 3000 Helen Theresa Peirce, b. Sept. 27, 1874. 3001 WilHam S. Peirce, b. Sept. 1, 1876. 1448 TERESA M. PEIRCE (sister of the above), b. In Hamlet, Sept. 2, 1838; ra. Mar. 3, 1858, Fayette S. Hatch, b. In Chenango Co., N. Y., Oct. 9, 1832, son of Jethro and Minerva (Peirce) Hatch of Aurora, 111. Mr. Hatch was educated at Beloit CoUege ; enlisted May 12, 1864, in the 141st Regt., IU. Vols.; served with the regiraent untU Its discharge. Removed to Kankakee, IU., in 1866, where he engaged In the furniture business. From 1886 to 1890 Mr. Hatch was superintendent of schools of Kankakee Co., since then has been connected with the office of county treasurer. Mrs. Hatch d. Aug. 13, 1892. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 643 Children : 3002 Mary Sterling Hatch, b. Nov. 30, 1858; m. Arthur B. Holt, b. July 4, 1851, son of Charles and EUen (Field) Holt of Kankakee. Residence, Kankakee. Is editor of the Kankakee Gazette. 3003 tLawson W. Hatch, b. Feb. 26, 1861; m. Minnie R. Shimer. 3004 Austin S. Hatch, b. Dec 19, 1870. 1450 HENRY A. PEIRCE (brother of the above), h. in Ham let, N. Y., Oct. 11, 1843 ; m. June 22, 1865, Sarah E. Sessions, b. Dec. 22, 1845, dau. of Henry C. and Mahala (Rider) Sessions of Hamlet. Mr. Peirce removed to Wesslngton, Beadle Co., South Dakota, In 1893, where he organized the Bank of Wesslngton, of which Institution he is president. Child: 3006 JuHa L. Peirce, b. July 28, 1876; a graduate of the University of Chicago, June, 1900. 1464 ELLEN LOUISA STERLING (Samuel, Lord, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, WilUam), b. at Park, St. Joseph's Co., Mich., Oct. 16, 1840; m. in Three Rivers, Mich., Oct. 11, 1864, Sidney F. MuUin, b. Apr. 15, 1839, son of Isaiah and Mary A. G. (Boyd) MuUin of Lawton, Mich. Mr. MuUin served during the War of the Rebellion in Co. E, 11th Michigan Infty. At Paris, Mich., in Jan., 1876, he lost all his possessions by fire, after which he removed to Chase, Mich., where he ran a store and was postmaster from 1877 to 1881. He was again burned out in Aug., 1878, and stiU again in Jan., 1882. He then removed to North Dakota, settling at Forman, where he is a storekeeper. Mrs. MuUin d. at Forman, North Dakota, Aug. 27, 1898. Children : 3006 tMabel MulHn, b. Sept. 23, 1868; m. Wilham E. Patterson. 3007 Vera MuUin, b. Mar. 13, 1872; d. at Chase, Mich. Jan. 13, 1882. 3008 Edith MuUin, b. Jan. 3, 1875; d. at Chase, Jan. 3, 1882. 644 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 3009 Percy Sterhng MuUin, b. Apr. 22, 1877. Percy was shot through the thigh by the accidental discharge of a revolver in the hands of Miss Stella Bingham, Sept. 19, 1897. The baU severed an artery and he d. from loss of blood, six days later, Sept. 25. 1459 LUCY STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Park, July 17, 1849 ; m. May 14, 1874, John Henry Knevels, b. in Sullivan Co., N. Y., July 12, 1845, son of Granville Knevels, b. in Fish klU, N. Y., and Margaret PhUHps, b. In Sullivan Co., who migrated to Michigan in 1866. Mr. Knevels enhsted Feb. 22, 1863, In Co. B, 11th Regt., Mich. Vol. Infty. ; discharged Sept. 16, 1865. Residence, Chase, Lake Co., Mich. Children : 3010 Madge U. Knevels, b. In Three Rivers, Mich., Nov. 10, 1875. 3011 Ned Knevels, b. in Chase, Oct. 20, 1879 ; d. Aug. 9, 1900. 1461 ALBERTUS LORD STERLING (Oliver, Lord, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, WUUam), b. at CIncinnatus, Cortland Co., N. Y., Nov. 19, 1835; m. Feb. 5, 1868, Mary E. Lounsbury, b. at Niles, Mich., Feb. 6, 1838, dau. of Martin and Thankful (Severy) Lounsbury of Royalton, Mich. Mr. Sterling has traveled in the State of Michigan for twenty- five years as a wholesaler of whips. Residence, Plainwell, Mich. Children : 3012 Lydia L. Sterling, b. Mar. 10, 1869; d. Feb. 11, 1862. 3013 tLaura Annetta Sterling, b. Dec 17, 1861; ra. WiUiam S. Canfield. 3014 Charles OHver Sterling, b. Nov. 18, 1866 ; m. ; re sides in Washington, D. C. 3015 WiUard Warner Sterling, b. Sept. 17, ; m. , a whip salesman at Elkhart, Ind. 3016 Frank Moore Lord Sterling, m. EHzabeth Colward; a whip salesman at Elkhart, Ind. One child, Donald Lord Sterling. 3018 Fred W. Sterling, b. Sept. 2, 1875 ; d. Sept. 12, 1893. 3019 Mary Genevieve Sterhng, b. Jan. 21, , unm. 3020 Bertha May Sterling, b. May 10, 1882; ra. 1st, Baker, from whom she separated; m. 2d, Deo WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 645 Vaughn of Otsego, Mich. One child by 1st mar riage, b. 1898. 1462 MARY JEANNETTE STERLING (sister of the above), b. at Lima, N. Y., Apr. 28, 1837; m. Aug. 29, 1855, Elbert Irving Baldwin, b. in New Haven, Conn., May 13, 1829, son of Silas and Eliza E. (Newton) Baldwin. In Oct., 1853, Mr. Baldwin removed to Cleveland, Ohio, and in partnership with his father established himself in the retail dry goods business. The firm prospered and increased in scope until It became the leading house In the city. Mr. Baldwin was the pioneer in erecting fine business structures, his firm erecting at a cost of one hundred thousand dollars, the first extension building raised In Cleveland to accommodate a retail mercantile concern. He d. in Cleveland, Jan. 27, 1893. Mrs. Baldwin still claims Cleveland as her home although since her husband's death she has resided in Europe. Children : 3021 tElbert Francis Baldwin, b. Mar. 10, 1857; m. Mary Washburn. 3022 Ellen Sterling Baldwin, b. May 28, 1861 ; d. Feb. 21, 1868. 3023 Irving Baldwin, b. Jan. 23, 1863 ; m. June 6, 1894, Lila Cartwright, b. Aug. 22, 1867, dau. of Robert and Eleanor Dey (Mack) Cartwright of Rochester, N. Y. Irving graduated from WiUiams CoUege in 1886. Residence, N. Y. City. No issue. 3024 Arthur Kirk Baldwin, b. Nov. 29, 1867; m. 3025 Gertrude Baldwin, b. July 6, 1870; unm. (1901). 1463 JOHN MacWhorter sterling (brother of the above), b. at CIncinnatus, N. Y., Aug. 13, 1840; m. at Kalamazoo, Mich., May 30, 1861, Sabina CampbeU, b. at Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 13, 1842, dau. of John Henry and Caroline (Banghart) CampbeU. John Sterhng was educated at the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary at Lima, N. Y. He was a civil engineer during the greater part of his Hfe, residing in Detroit, save for a period of a few years when he was stationed at Grand Rapids, where he held the posi tion of superintendent of tracks, bridges and buildings on the 646 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Chicago and West Michigan Railway. He was engineer on the construction of many railroads, among them the Toledo, Ann Arbor and North Michigan Railway, Canadian Southern, and Louisville, New Albany and Chicago railways. At the time of his death Mr. Sterling was connected with the city engineering de partment of Detroit. He d. of heart disease Dec. 30, 1901. Children : 3026 Nettie Louise Sterling, b. at Kalamazoo, Sept. 27, 1862; d. at Detroit, Sept. 24, 1884. 3027 tKatharine Genevieve Sterling, b. Aug. 1, 1864; m. James H. Hitchcock. 3028 Caroline Campbell Sterling, b. at Kalamazoo, Jan. 30, 1869 ; unm. 3029 tpranc Sterling, b. Mar. 19, 1876; m. Paul G. Lane. 1465 JULIA BACKUS STERLING (George, Lord, Samuel, Joseph, Daniel, WilUam), b. in Three Rivers, Mich., Jan. 23, 1847; m. Nov. 26, 1865, WiUiam Shields Roberts, b. in New CarHsle, Ohio, Apr. 1, 1845, son of the Rev. WilHam Smith Rob erts, a Baptist minister, and Henrietta E. Skinner, b. in Geneseo, N. Y., who are burled in Battle Creek, Mich. Mr. Roberts finished his college education and completed his seminary course after his marriage, at Shurtleff College, 111. He was ordained as a Baptist minister at JanesviUe, Wis., July 18, 1875, where he was pastor three years, when he took charge of the Spruce St. Baptist church In Philadelphia, Penn. Here he remained for four years and a half, when he was called to the First Baptist church of Rockland, Me., where he was pastor eight and a half years. In 1891 he was called to the First Bap tist church in BurHngton, Vt., where he now (1902) resides. In 1888 he received the degree of D.D. from his alma mater. Children : 3030 Charles Sterling Roberts, b. in Battle Creek, Oct. 29, 1866 ; graduate, M.D., Hahnemann Medical Col lege, Philadelphia ; drowned at Rockland, Me., Apr. 21, 1890. 3031 tHarold Roberts, b. Jan. 4, 1869; m. MlUIe McAdam. 3032 tAnna May Roberts, b. Apr. 3, 1871 ; m. Dr. John W. Avery. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 647 1466 ANNA LAPHAM STERLING (sister of the above), b. In Lima, N. Y., July 18, 1849 ; m. at Battle Creek, July 6, 1876, Lucius Sidney Scott, son of Lucius S. and Marian (Dodge) Scott of Battle Creek. Mr. Scott was a wholesale confectioner in Detroit, Mich. ; d. at Battle Creek, Aug. 18, 1898. Mrs. Scott Hves at Battle Creek. Children : 3033 Marion Louise Scott, b. Oct. 26, 1880; d. May 26, 1882. 3034 Helen Sidney Scott, b. Dec 1, 1884. 1467 MARY PALMER STERLING (sister of the above), -b. at East Bloomfield, N. Y., July 14, 1852; m. Sept. 20, 1883, Levi Arthur Beadle, b. in Sweden, N. Y., Oct. 10, 1845, only child of Levi A. and Charlotte (Richardson) Beadle of Augusta, Mich. Mr. Beadle is a lumber merchant at Augusta, Kalamazoo Co., Mich. Child: 3035 Florence Anna Beadle, b. Aug. 19, 1886. 1468 FRANK GRAVES STERLING (brother of the above), b. at Battle Creek, Mich., Apr. 27, 1857 ; m. in Augusta, Mich., in May, 1883, Charlotte A. Beadle, cousin of Levi A. Beadle above. Mr. Sterling Is a farmer at Battle Creek. Children : 3036 Arthur Guy Sterling, b. Mar. 13, 1884. 3037 Katherine Eleanor Sterling, b. Apr. 18, 1886. 3038 George Ross Sterling, b. Oct. 6, 1886. 3039 Ruth Emily Sterling, b. Feb. 10, 1889 ; d. Feb. 3, 1892. 3040 Blanche Sterhng, b. Jan. 27, 1891; d. Feb. 9, 1892. 3041 Marjorie Frances Sterling, b. Dec. 9, 1892. 3042 Clara Louise Sterling, b. Sept. 10, 1894. 3043 Everett Elmer Sterling, b. Mar. 16, 1896. 3044 Sidney Beadle Sterling, b. Dec. 27, 1898. 3046 Harold Robert Sterling, b. Sept. 24, 1900. 1469 GEORGE CARTER STERLING (brother of the above), b. at Battle Creek, Nov. 28, 1869 ; m. at MassIUon, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1885, Minnie M. Justus, b. Nov. 19, 1862, dau. of WilHam H. and Frances (Shafer) Justus. Mr. Sterling was a boot and shoe 648 THE STERLING GENEALOGY merchant at Battle Creek, Mich., for fifteen years. He now (1901) is traveling salesman for a St. Louis firm. Child: 3046 Donald Justus Sterling, b. Mar. 10, 1887. 1470 MABEL BRISTOL STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Battle Creek, Oct. 15, 1862 ; m. Oct. 20, 1897, John PoweU, b. Oct. 7, 1843, son of John and Jane (Woods) Powell of Fredonia, Mich. Mr. Powell is engaged In the grain trade at Marshall, Cal houn Co., Mich. Children : 3047 Margaret Sterhng PoweU, b. Aug. 7, 1898. 3048 Robert Cariton PoweU, b. Jan. 9, 1901. 1473 ALICE MIRIAM STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Battle Creek, Apr. 11, 1869; m. at Marshall, Mich., Oct. 7, 1896, WilHam Augustus Wood, b. Dec. 1, 1866, son of Timothy C. and Thirza (Poole) Wood of Augusta. Mr. Wood is a dry-goods merchant at Augusta, Mich. Child: 3049 Gerald Sterling Wood, b. Aug. 26, 1897. 1474 HELEN GERTRUDE STREATOR (Sarah, Lord, Sam uel, Joseph, Damiel, William), b. In Aurora, Ohio, May 20, 1842; m. in Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 7, 1868, Eben Briggs Thomas, b. In Chatham, Can., Dec. 22, 1838, son of Ezra and Mary Nelson (Briggs) Thomas, of Middleboro, Mass. Eben B. Thomas Is a descendant of David Thomas through David, Jr., WUHam, Ben jamin, Ezra, Ezra, and Ezra. Mr. Thomas entered upon his business career with the Amer ican Telegraph Co. Later he made his first connection with rail way management with which he has now been identified for nearly forty years. In 1870 he was made receiver of the railway property which is now the Cleveland, Lorain and Wheeling Rail way Co., and subsequently became general manager of the Bee Line at present included in the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway. Remaining with that corporation for several years he then became connected with the Richmond and DanviUe system. In 1888 he was elected second vice-president WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 649 of the New York, Lake Erie and Western and took charge of the western division of that road. In 1891 he was elected first vice-president of that road and in 1894 upon the retirement of John King from the presidency was advanced to fill the vacancy and held that office In the Erie Railroad, as the reorganized company is known. Mr. Thomas was vice-president of the Chicago and Erie R. R. and president of the same 1895 to 1901, resigning from the presidency of the Erie to become president of the Lehigh Valley Railway system. He Is a director of the Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. of New Jer sey, of the Schuylkill and Lehigh Valley R. R. Co., of the Morris Canal and Banking Co., of the National Storage Co. ; fourth vice-president and director of the United States Mortgage and Trust Co., director of the Northern Pacific Railway Co., the Cen tral R. R. Co. of New Jersey, the Buffalo Creek R. R. Co., the American Steel Founders' Co., the Windsor Trust Co., the Com mercial Trust Co. of New Jersey, and of the Temple Iron Co. Mr. Thomas ranks among the foremost railroad men in the country, particularly those associated with coal carrying and mining. He was second lieutenant of Co. C, 150th Regt., Ohio Vol. Infty., organized at Cleveland, May 5, 1864, the first lieutenant being the late Marcus A. Hanna, U. S. Senator from Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have a beautiful residence in Morris town, N. J., also maintain apartments In New York City. Children : 3050 Gertrude Streator Thomas, b. June 5, 1873. 3051 Helen Sterling Thomas, b. Nov. 18, 1877. 1481 NELLIE GERTRUDE STERLING (James, Lord, Sam uel, Joseph, Daniel, WilUam), b. in Lima, N. Y., Sept. 19, 1857; m. in Austin, Minn., July 5, 1882, Nathan F., son of Everett Colby and Anna (Fiske) Banfield of Wolfborough, N. H., b. there Nov. 16, 1860. Resides in Austin, Mower Co., Minn.; cashier of the First National Bank of that town. Children, born in Austin : 3052 Nathan F. Banfield, b. Sept. 7, 1883. 3053 Helen SterUng Banfield, b. July 20, 1885. 650 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 3064 Annie Fisk Banfield, b. March 1, 1888; d. in Feb., 1891. 3055 Everett Colby Banfield, b. May 21, 1890. 3056 Richard Sterhng Banfield, b. May 13, 1893. 3057 Gertrude Mae Banfield, b. May 13, 1895. 3058 Arthur Fisk Banfield, b. Sept. 4, 1898. 1482 EDWARD HENRY STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Lima, May 20, 1861 ; ra. in Austin, Apr. 14, 1891, Marion, dau. of PhiHp and Marie MiUer of Sheboygan, Wis., b. there June 25, 1865. Mr. Sterling is a clerk in the First National Bank of Austin, In which town he resides. Child: 3059 Marie Sterling, b. Jan. 22, 1892. 1484 SARAH SOPHIA PHELPS (Esther, Lord, Samuel, Jo seph, Daniel, WUliam), b. In Flint, Mich., Jan. 16, 1853; m. May 17, 1881, Eugene A. Austin of Boulder, Colo. Residence, Boulder. Children, born there: 3060 RusseU Phelps Austin, b. Aug. 27, 1890. 3061 Hazel Sterling Austin, b. Dec. 26, 1894. 1485 MARY JANE PHELPS (sister of the above), b. in Flint, Aug. 7, 1856 ; m. June 12, 1888, Charles A. RusseU, b. in Somerville, Mass. Mary Hves in Boulder, Colo., where Mr. Rus sell d. of appendicitis Aug. 6, 1900. Children, bom in Boulder: 3062 Austin Phelps RusseU, b. Nov. 15, 1891. 3063 Ruth Sterhng RusseU, b. Sept. 20, 1894. 1487 JAMES HILLS BARNARD (Theressa, Lord, Samuel. Joseph, Daniel, WilUam), b. in Mendon, N. Y., Feb. 14, 1853; m. Mar. 19, 1874, Sarah Emily Fish, b. at Honeoye FaUs N. Y., Aug. 9, 1853, dau. of John A. Fish of Honeoye FaUs, b. Apr. 3, 1820, and Janette (Winegar) Fish, b. Nov. 14, 1825, d. Feb. 18, 1883. Mr. Barnard Is a prosperous merchant at Honeoye Falls having been engaged in retail trade there since 1878. Children : 3064 Frank Everard Barnard, b. Dec. 8, 1874. 3066 James Raymond Barnard, b. Nov. 3, 1886. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 651 1491 HENRY L. STERLING (David, Seth, Joseph, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. in Weston, Vt., Aug. 31, 1815; m. there Apr. 7, 1839, Nancy Abbott, b. in Weston, Sept. 6, 1817, dau. of Benning K. and Polly M. (Johnson) Abbott. Henry L. Sterling was a blacksmith. He d. at Rockingham, Vt., Nov. 2, 1879. Nancy d. at Keene, N. H., Apr. 28, 1897. Only child: 3066 t Albert H. Steriing, b. Sept. 13, 1840; ra. Emoroy P. Wallace. 1492 ELVIRA STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Wes ton, Dec. 2, 1817; m. 1st, In Weston, June 7, 1835, Benning K. Abbott, Jr., b. In Weston, Nov. 10, 1811, son of Benning K. Abbott, b. Dec. 31, 1784, who removed from Andover, Mass., to Weston, Vt., when young. He m. 1st, Dec. 13, 1807, Polly M. Johnson of Weston, b. June 14, 1786, who d. Sept. 1, 1848. He m. 2d, in 1861, Mrs. Sarah Pierce of Keene, N. H., and d. at Rutland, Aug. 28, 1866. Benning K. Abbott, Jr., lived on the farm where he was born untU 1864, when he sold out and removed to Rutland, Vt., where he worked at his trade of carpenter and cooper until his death, Nov. 16, 1868. Mrs. Elvira Abbott m. 2d, Nov. 29, 1866, Nathaniel A. Woods, a pattern maker of Rutland, who d. In Providence, R. I., Aug. 10, 1883, aged 79. Mrs. Elvira (Abbott) Woods d. Dec. 27, 1880. Children by first marriage: 3067 Fannie E. Abbott, b. in Weston, Apr. 3, 1836; living unm. (1902) at WatervHet, N. Y. 3068 Mary Abbott, b. in Weston, May 13, 1839 ; d. Sept. 24, 1840. 3069 tEdmund L. Abbott, b. Mar. 2, 1842; m. 1st, Libbie A. Barker, 2d, Hattie M. Smith. 3070 t Auburn P. Abbott, b. Sept. 18, 1846; m. Mary R. BueU. 1493 BENJAMIN F. STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Weston, Nov. 2, 1820 ; m. there June 13, 1844, Caroline J. Abbott, b. in 1819, dau. of Benning K. and Polly M. (Johnson) Abbott. It wiU be seen that two brothers and a sister married two sisters and a brother. 652 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Benj. F. Sterling was a blacksmith and farmer at Weston. He was living (1902) at the home of his son-in-law, P. R. Holt, at Londonderry, Vt. Mrs. Sterling d. at Weston, Dec. 7, 1890. Children : 3071 Maryette A. Sterling, b. Aug. 18, 1845 ; m. at London derry, Jan. 26, 1864, H. K. Austin. 3072 Edwin F. Steriing, b. Mar. 7, 1848 ; ra. at Londonderry, June 17, 1874, Abby A. Davis. 3073 Jane C. Sterhng, b. Aug. 2, 1850 ; m. at Weston, Feb. 6, 1868, Peyton R. Holt; res. Londonderry. 3074 Olin K. Sterling, b. in Weston, Jan. 11, 1856 ; d. Nov. 3, 1873. 1494 DAVID LORD STERLING (brother of the above), b. iu Weston, Nov. 29, 1824 ; m. 1st, at Londonderry, Vt., May 23, 1847, Phebe M. Davis of Londonderry, b. in 1823, who d. at Weymouth, Mass., Apr. 29, 1881 ; m. 2d, at Scituate, Mass., Lizzie Damon. David S. Sterling was a boot and shoe dealer at Weymouth, Mass. He d. at Weymouth, Sept. 23, 1882, a few hours after his son's birth. Mrs. Sterling d. about 1896. Child by first marriage: 3075 Emma Jane Sterling, b. about 1849 ; ra. Edgar Porter of Weyraouth, and d. without issue. Child by second marriage: 3076 David Sterling, b. in Sept., 1882; Hving at East Weymouth. 1495 AUBURN H. STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Weston, June 7, 1827; m. 1st, at Londonderry, Feb. 20, 1860, Caroline J. Pease, dau. of David and Hannah Pease, who d. June 21, 1886 ; m. 2d, Oct. 19, 1886, Mary E. Cook of Weymouth, dau. of Samuel and Mary H. Cook. Mr. Sterling is a retired boot and shoe manufacturer at Wey mouth, Mass. (1901). Only child: 3077 Frederick Orrin Sterling, b. in 1852; ra. in 1872 EUa, dau. of Joseph Clapp; living at Worcester, Mass. No issue. 1498 SETH FRANKLIN STERLIN (William, Seth, Joseph, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. in Woodstock, Vt., Oct. 31, 1827; WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 653 m. 1st, Oct. 31, 1848, Hannah Cunningham, b. at Stockbridge, Vt., June 30, 1824, dau. of Isaac Sawyer and Charlotte (Ab bott) Cunningham, Isaac the son of Robert, son of Thomas, son of Robert, who came to America from Scotland about 1731. Hannah d. Feb. 22, 1859, and Seth F. m. 2d, in LoweU, Mass., Nov. 26, 1859, Jane Elizabeth Horton, b. In Nova Scotia, Jan. 2, 1832, dau. of John and Rebecca (McClellan) Horton. S. F. Sterlin was by profession a photographer. This occu pation he followed until 1867, when his father d. and the old homestead farm was divided. Seth's brother took the half on which were the buildings, and Seth built a new house on the south half, his portion. Here he d. Jan. 29, 1900. Mrs. Jane Sterhn was living in 1902. Children by first marriage: 3078 Harriet Emma Sterlin, b. Dec. 23, 1851 ; d. Feb. 1, 1855. 3079 Flora Annah Sterlin, b. Nov. 14, 1864 ; m. Oct. 6, 1880, John Henry Martin, b. Jan. 1, 1837, son of Dexter and Charlotte (Lee) Martin of Springfield, Vt., who m. 1st, in Springfield, Nov. 7, 1861, Emily Janet, dau. of Nathaniel and Annie (Swift) Spaulding, who d. Mar. 8, 1879, leaving three daughters. Mr. Martin is a wheelwright, living at Monson, Hampden Co., Mass. Child by second marriage: 3080 t Wilham Warland Sterhn, b. June 6, 1862; m. AHce MiUer. 1502 FREDERIC A. PELTON (Betsy, Seth, Joseph, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam), b. in Woodstock, Vt., Mar. 23, 1821; m. at Hartland, Vt., Jan. 22, 1849, Jane A. B. EngHsh, dau. of EH English of Hartland. Frederic was a pattern and model maker and machinist. He d. at Ayer, Mass., Jan. 24, 1873. Children : 3081 Louis 0. Pelton, b. Feb. 16, 1852. 3081" Le Roy A. Pelton, b. July 29, 1866 ; Hved at Ayer's Junc tion, Mass. 1605 GEORGE S. PELTON (brother of the above) , b. in Wood stock, Sept. 20, 1832 ; m. at Rutland, Vt., Aug. 16, 1853, Char- 654 THE STERLING GENEALOGY lotte B. FlUemore of Rutland. Removed to Turner's Junction, III, where he was a machinist and blacksmith. Children : 3082 Eva Pelton, b. at Rutland, Aug. 7, 1854 ; d. at Shrews bury, Vt., May 4, 1855. 8083 Ida M. Pelton, b. at Coral, III, Aug. 17, 1866 ; d. there Mar. 30, 1868. 3084 Milly Estella Pelton, b. at Union, IU., Nov. 11, 1869 ; d. there Dec 30, 1859. 3085 Emma Pelton, b. at Union, IU., Apr. 23, 1861 ; m. Sept. 16, 1877, WilHam R. Ward. 3086 Lottie Pelton, b. at Turner's, IU., Jan. 17, 1869. 3087 Flora E. Pelton, b. at Turner's, Mar. 24, 1876. 1507 LAURA ANN WAY (Amos Way, Hamnah, Joseph, Jo seph, Daniel, WUUam), b. Feb. 22, 1822; ra. Nov. 24, 1842, Lyman Stanley, son of John and Nancy (Currier) Stanley. Laura d. in Barnet, Vt., Feb. 24, 1903. Children : 3088 Edgar Stanley. 3089 Charles Stanley. 3090 Herbert Stanley. He and his elder brothers Hve in St. Johnsbury, Vt. 3091 Frederick Stanley; Hves in Plymouth, N. H. 3092 Jennie S. Stanley, m. Brock ; live in Barnet, Vt. 1508 SAMUEL S. WAY (brother of the above), b. May 6, 1825; m. June 14, 1850, Margaret Dickinson, b. In Lyman, N. H., July 18, 1825, dau. of Elijah' and Betsey (Barney) Dickinson. He was a farmer in Monroe, N. H. ; d. Oct. 10, 1888. Child: 3093 tEmma J. Way, b. Oct. 6, 1851; m. WiUIs S. Smith. 1509 SPAFFORD AMOS WAY (brother of the above), b. Oct. 24, 1827; m. Oct. 28, 1867, Lavina Stanley, b. Nov. 13, 1826, sister of Lyman Stanley above. Mr. Way has been a farmer. Residence (1903) at Grange, near Lancaster, Coos Co., N. H. Children : Amos Frank Way, b. Dec 27, 1858; m. May 16, 1881, Maria Holden; Hve at Princeton, Mass. Have one son. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 655 3096 Allen S. Way, b. July 20, 1860 ; m. Nov. 6, 1884, Georgia Knight ; live at Lancaster, N. H. Have one son. 3096 George Darwin Way, b. Feb. 15, 1862 ; d. Nov. 20, 1862. 3097 Anna Way, b. Jan. 13, 1864 ; m. Oct. 31, 1883, Shepard A. Knight, uncle of Georgia above ; live at Lancas ter. No issue. 3098 Ella Maybelle Way, b. July 4, 1866 ; d. Mar. 27, 1867. 1510 LYDIA WAY (sister of the above), b. Apr. 15, 1829; m. May 1, 1856, William R. Nelson, a farmer at Barnet, Vt. He d. Nov. 30, 1884 ; she d. Aug. 10, 1889. Children : 3099 Horace Nelson, b. Apr. 11, 1857; m. ; lives in CaHfornia. 3100 Wilbur Nelson, b. May 8, 1859 ; m. ; lives in Barnet. 3102 Laura Nelson, b. Apr. 9, 1861 ; unm. ; lives in Jericho, Vt. 3103 George Nelson, b. Mar. 26, 1863; m. ; lives In Barnet. 3104 Mary Nelson, b. Jan. 2, 1866; m. Rev. Mr. GUI of Jericho. 3105 Cynthia Nelson, b. Jan. 7, 1867. 3106 Jennie Nelson, b. July 24, 1870. 3107 Lydia Nelson, b. Nov. 26, 1873. 1516 MYRTLE RICE (Ara Rice, Sarah, Joseph, Joseph, Dan iel, WUliam), b. Apr. 13, 1818; ra. Mary A. , b. June 12, 1821. She d. Sept. 11, 1895. He lived at Shrewsbury, Mass., in 1902. Children : 3108 Charles F. Rice, b. July 29, 1843; d. May 8, 1864. 3109 Sarah Ann Rice, b. Feb. 23, 1845. 3110 Mary M. Rice, b. May 28, 1847. 3111 Noyes E. Rice, b. Jan. 22, 1850. 3112 Cynthia D. Rice, b. Sept. 10, 1853. 1516 SARAH AUGUSTA GODDARD (Sarah Rice, Sarah, Joseph, Joseph, Daniel, WilUam), b. Jan. 4, 1828; m. June 8, 1852, Albert David Hager, b. in Chester, Vt., Nov. 1, 1817, son of David and Hannah (Caryl) Hager. Mrs. Sarah Hager was living in 1902 in ProctorsviUe, Vt. He was state geologist of Vermont for a number of years. Children, bom in ProctorsviUe: 3113 tJuha Augusta Hager, b. Aug. 21, 1853; m. David F. Rugg. 656 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 3114 tSarah EHzabeth Hager, b. Feb. 26, 1856; m. Charles W. Goddard. 3116 Charles Caryl Hager, b. July 27, 1868; unra. 1517 ARA ABIAH BALDWIN (Calista Rice, Sarah, Joseph, Joseph, Damiel, WUliam), b. Nov. 20, 1844; m. Jan. 1, 1873, Libbie Russell. Mr. Baldwin is a retired photographer Hving in Ludlow, Vt. He was engaged in portrait work there for thirteen years and for fifteen years traveled in the United States and Europe making views for a New York firm, meanwhile furnishing photographs to Harper's and Century magazines. In his professional capacity he visited the expositions at London, Eng., at San Francisco, at PhUadelphia in 1876, and at Chicago, III, in 1893. Children : 3116 Norris A. Baldwin, b. Jan. 13, 1876. 3117 Irene Baldwin, b. Mar. 14, 1877 ; d. Mar. 17, 1877. 1518 HARRISON HAYWARD (Lucy, Joseph, Joseph, Jo seph, Daniel, William), b. in Berhn, Vt., Mar. 16, 1821; m. there July 26, 1844, CaroHne Snow. He d. in 1898. Children : 3118 A child, d. young. 3119 Lucy Hayward, m. WiUiam Enos; Hve at Savonburg, Kan. ; have 8 ch. 3120 Harry E. Hayward, b. in BerHn, Nov. 12, 1863; m. Dec 14, 1873, Mary Ryan, b. in Mass., May 17, 1863, of Irish parentage. He keeps a meat market at Evansville, Wis. Ch: Minnie, b. in EvansviUe, Dec. 15, 1874, a teacher at CHnton, Wis.; Stacia, b. in EvansviUe, Mar. 22, 1876, m. and lives in Be loit, Wis. 3123 Clara Hayward, m. Clarence Henderson ; reside at Friday Harbor, San Juan Islands, Washington; have 2 ch. 1519 LUCY ADALINE HAYWARD (sister of the above), b. in Troy, Vt., Feb. 26, 1824 ; ra. in Newbury, Vt., Mar. 17, 1850, Alfred Charaberhn, b. Mar. 19, 1821, son of Tural Tufts and Betsy (Kasson) Chamberlin of Newbury. He was a farmer at Newbury, stUl Hving in 1903. Lucy d. In WeUs River, Vt., Oct. 10, 1896. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 657 Children, born in Newbury: 3124 tHarriet N. Chamberlin, b. Aug. 13, 1851 ; m. David H. Harlow. 3125 Eva Chamberlin, b. Nov. 15, 1863; m. Apr. 1, 1882, Nathaniel Eastman of Tilton, N. H., baggage mas ter at Nashua Junction, N. H. ; no issue. 3126 Lucy A. ChamberHn, b. Sept. 16, 1855 ; m. June 24, 1880, Hiram J. Merrill, a glove maker of Ashland, N. H. ; no issue. 3127 Emma V. Chamberlin, b. Feb. 24, 1860; m. Jan. 8, 1901, Albert Wood, truckman of WoodsvIUe, N. H. ; no issue. 3128 Jessie I. Chamberlin, b. Oct. 16, 1861 ; m. Oct. 15, 1890, Gay Robie, paper maker of Ashland, N. H. Have Clyde G., Tracy L., and Louise A. 3132 Clara F. ChamberHn, b. Oct. 26, 1864 ; m. June 21, 1893, Clarence H. McAllister, a farmer of Wells River, Vt. ; have one son, Carlos A. 3134 Mary Lizzie Chamberlin, b. July 20, 1868 ; d. in Boston, Mass., May 31, 1902, unm. 1520 HARRIET NEWELL HAYWARD (sister of the above), b. in Troy, May 3, 1826 ; m. in Boston, Mass., June 14, 1844, Hiram Thurston ; lived in Oberlin, Ohio ; both d. in 1905. Children : 3135 Ellen Thurston; m. 1st, Robert Gorham, 2d, Chester ,Dewey ; Hve at Rockford, 111. ; have one son. 3136 Edward Thurston, lives at Oberlin. 1523 GEORGE W. HAYWARD (brother of the above), b. In Troy, Mar. 6, 1832; m. in Newbury, Vt., Dec. 2, 1857, Ann W. Chamberlin, dau. of Tural Tufts and Betsy (Kasson) Chamberlin of Newbury. He enhsted June 13, 1862, in Co. G, 9th Vt. Vols., and served until his discharge, June 10, 1866. Living In 1903 at Evansville, Wis. Children : 3137 t Juhan G. Hayward, b. May 8, 1859; m. Edith Howland. 3138 Jennie Hayward, b. in Union, Wis., Oct. 23, 1870; m. June 30, 1892, Delos G. Wood; res. Berlin, Wis.; no Issue. 1524 SHEFFIELD S. HAYWARD (brother of the above), b. in Troy, May 23, 1834 ; m. at Faribault, Minn., Dec 16, 1864, 658 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Melvina Lease, b. Dec. 22, 1843, dau. of Nathan A. and Mary (Christon) Lease. Mr. Hayward enhsted in Co. H, 3d Minn. Infty. Regt., Oct. 9, 1861, and served in the Union army until his discharge at Devall Bluff, Ark., Nov. 14, 1864. Residence, 1904, Sauk Rapids, Minn. Children : 3139 tJuHa Etta Hayward, b. Feb. 16, 1866; m. 1st, Peter S. Freer, 2d, Michael O'DonneU. 3140 Lucy Ella Hayward, b. June 27, 1868 ; m. at St. Cloud, Minn., June 6, 1884, WilHam F. Smith; residence, Sauk Rapids ; no Issue. 3141 Charies Edward Hayward, b. Nov. 24, 1870 ; d. Nov. 18, 1872. 3142 George Walter Hayward, b. Feb. 20, 1875 ; d. Mar. 9, 1875. 3143 t Charlotte Isabelle Hayward, b. Nov. 26, 1876; m. John SIttko. 3144 Harriet Esther Hayward, b. Jan. 18, 1879 ; m. Dec. 26, 1888. 3145 Albert Eugene Hayward, b. Feb. 25, 1881 ; unm. 3146 Caroline Susan Hayward, b. Aug. 2, 1883 ; d. May 10, 1903. 1525 MARTHA D. STERLING (Dudley, Joseph, Joseph, Jo seph, Daniel, WUUam), b. in Stanstead, Quebec, Can., Jan. 29, 1831 ; m. Jan. 14, 1860, James H. Billings, b. in Saco, Me., Apr. 15, 1832, son of John and Sophia (Fogg) Billings of Saco. He was an ornamental wood carver; residence, Cambridge, Mass. Children : 3147 Frederick Fogg BlUings, b. In Boston, June 1, 1862; m. Theresa , In Chicago, 111. ; live in Spring- vale, Mich. 3148 Henry L. Billings, b. In Boston, Nov. 24, 1863; m. Min nie Andrews of Hindsburg, Vt. ; live in Roxbury, Mass. 1533 JOHN K. STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Barre, Vt., Nov. 26, 1842 ; m. Nov. 26, 1868, NelHe S. Pike of Warren, Vt. John enhsted at Waitsfield, Vt., Nov. 30, 1863, in Co. C, First Cavalry Regt. ; tranferred to Co. A, June 21, 1865, mustered out Aug. 9, 1865. He was a hardware merchant in WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 659 Waitsfield, and Walpole, N. H., for 25 years. Is now a real estate agent in Boston, Mass. Children : 3149 Edgar C. Sterhng, b. in Warren, Vt., May 20, 1870; m. at Augusta, Me., Sept. 7, 1901, Rosa Haffstelber of Utica, N. Y. A salesman in Boston. 3160 NelHe S. Sterling (twin with the above). 3151 Charles D. Sterling, b. in Waitsfield, Apr. 4, 1881 ; re sides In Boston. 1534 LEWIS A. STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Barre, Mar. 16, 1845 ; m. 1st, June 25, 1874, Jeannie Mussey of Waterbury, Vt., who d. May 19, 1886 ; m. 2d, Dec. 9, 1888, M. Beele Davis of Chelsea, Mass. Lewis enlisted at Barre, Dec. 4, 1863, In Co. E, 11th Regt., Vt. Vols. ; mustered out June 16, 1865. He is a laundryman ; residence, Medford, Mass. Children by first marriage: 3162 Lula Jeannie Sterling, b. July 24, 1876 ; m. July 9, 1901, Frank E. Brownell; reside In Boston. 3153 Edith Azalea Sterling, b. June 27, 1881 ; m. May, 1902, James A. Barry of Medford. Have a ch., Mabel Marie. 3156 Bertha May Sterling, b. Jan. 14, 1886. 1539 MARY ELIZA STERLING (Henry, Joseph, Joseph, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. In Nunda, Livingston Co., N. Y., Oct. 24, 1835; m. July 21, 1858, Abram Sanford Bloodgood, b. at ConesviUe, Schoharie Co., N. Y., Dec. 10, 1821, son of Lewis and (Kahff) Bloodgood. Mr. Bloodgood has been a farmer at Heart Prairie, Wis., and SheUsburg, la. Living at Huron, S. Dak., in 1903, with a winter residence at Santa Anna, Cal Children : 3156 Sarah Estella Bloodgood, b. Jan. 29, 1860; unm.; a teacher at Huron. 3167 tCarletta EHza Bloodgood, b. July 28, 1862; m. WilHam H. Newcomer. 3158 Freeman Henry Bloodgood, b. July 17, 1867; m. Dec 19, 1893, Ethel Hulbert of Fayette, la. He is a teacher at Waterloo, la.; no issue (1902). 660 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 3159 Fred Cyrus Bloodgood, b. Jan. 9, 1870; m. May 17, 1891, NelHe Loomis of Huron. A farmer at Huron ; no issue. 3160 Frank Bloodgood (twin with the above), d. Mar. 22, 1870. 1541 JAMES HENRY STERLING (brother of the above), b. at La Fayette, Walworth Co., Wis., Mar. 26, 1839; m. Nov. 5, 1861, Ruth S. Loomer, b. in Nova Scotia, Can., Dec. 2, 1840. James Sterling enhsted Oct. 13, 1862, in Co. I, 28th Wis. Vol. Infty. He d. Mar. 28, 1863, on board a transport at Mem phis, Tenn ; buried at La Fayette. His widow m. 2d his brother Joseph. Child: 3161 James Hamlin Sterling, b. Feb. 10, 1863; m. May 24, 1886, Maggie Ryan of Belle Plain, la. He is a rail road conductor, living at Eagle Grove, la. Ch. : Blanche, d. young; Leo, b. about 1890; and Harold, b. about 1893. 1543 FRANKLIN PORTER STERLING (brother of the above), b. in La Fayette, Mar. 24, 1843; m. at Elkhorn, Wis., Sept. 17, 1861, Florana Lilly Rosencrans, b. at Sugar Creek, Wis., Feb. 1, 1843, dau. of John (d. at Waverly, la., Aug. 17, 1886) and Mary (Johnson) Rosencrans (d. at Beloit, Wis., In 1866). Frank P. Sterling enhsted Sept. 13, 1861, in Co. A, 10th Regt., Wis. Vol. Infty. With his regiment he participated In the battles of Bowling Green, NashviUe, Huntsville, WoodsvIUe, Paint Point Bridge, Stevensville, Perryville, Crab Orchard, Stone River, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Burnt Pine, Peach Tree Creek, and Kenesaw Mountain. After the battle of Chickamauga, Mr. Sterling, then the senior officer, took command of his regiment and accompanied General Sherman as far as Jonesville, Ga., on the " march to the sea," and he participated in all the engagements leading up to and Including the fall of Atlanta. Mr. Sterling was wounded three times during his military ser vice. He entered the service as a private and was mustered out as sergeant major of his regiment. At the close of the war he moved, with his wife, from Elkhorn to Shellsburg, la., where he WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 661 studied law. In 1874 he removed to Helena, Mont. In 1876 he was appointed receiver of public moneys In the Helena land office by President Grant, and was reappointed in 1877, and continued to serve for four years and seven months. In 1882 he was elected probate judge of Lewis and Clark Co., and served his full term. During this period he was admitted to the practice of law. Mr. Sterling is president of the Helena Bar Association, has been Post Commander of the G. A. R., and is now Department Commander of the State of Montana. He is a member of the Masonic order and other secret societies ; has served four years on the Board of Education. (History of Montana.) Residence, Helena. Children : 3165 Fred J. Sterling, b. at Fayette, la., June 4, 1867. Ex change clerk in the banking house of W. A. Clark & Bros., Butte, Mont. ; unm. 3166 Henry H. Sterling, b. at Shellsburg, la., Feb. 8, 1871. Graduate of the State University of Colorado ; clerk In the offices of a gold mining company, Treadwell, Douglas Island, Alaska (1903) ; unra. 1544 JOSEPH RICHARD STERLING (brother of the above), b. at La Fayette, Oct. 28, 1844 ; m. Apr. 29, 1866 (his brother James' widow), Mrs. Ruth Sophronia Sterling, b. In Nova Scotia, Dec 2, 1840, dau. of Hiram Loomer (b. Dec. 2, 1809; d. In Dec, 1900), a captain of coasting vessels, who removed to Heart Prairie, Wis. Hiram m. Mary Ann Newcombe (b. Dec. 28, 1812 ; d. in Mar., 1867). Children : 3167 tWIUiam M. Sterling, b. Feb. 19, 1868; ra. Helen Kasier. 3168 tVinnie Ream Sterling, b. Jan. 1, 1870; ra. Frank W. Maag. 3169 tLula Ruth Sterhng, b. Jan. 4, 1872; m. George W. Pearson. 3170 tGrace Marian Sterhng, b. June 26, 1874; ra. Nicholas F. Howard. 3171 Ralph Leroy Sterling, b. June 14, 1879. 3172 Joseph RoUo Sterling, b. Sept. 28, 1883. 1646 GEORGE WASHINGTON STERLING (brother of the above), b. Dec. 10, 1848; m. June 9, 1874, Mollie B. Sandison, 602 THE STERLING GENEALOGY b. Mar. 28, 1850, dau. of Alexander Sandison, who m. Eliza Brawner at Berryville, Va., and resided later at Huron, S. Dak. Mr. Sterling removed from Huron to San Pedro, Cal, where he is a real estate dealer. Children : 3173 Florence Sterling, b. June 24, 1876; a teacher of elocu tion In Chicago. 3174 Paul Sterling, b. Oct. 19, 1880; d. same day. 1546 MARTIN DUDLEY STERLING (brother of the above), b. Nov. 16, 1850; m. Nov. 13, 1873, Harriet IsabeU Lagrange, b. Aug. 28, 1851, dau. of Abram Huff and Leah Ann (Voris) Lagrange of Indiana. He is a traveling salesman; residence, Huron, S. Dak. Children : 3175 Caroline May Sterhng, b. Sept. 16, 1874 ; d. June 27, 1891. 3176 Frank Lagrange Sterling, b. Sept. 13, 1876; a book keeper at Mason City, la. 1551 LIVONIA A. STERLING (Henry, Richard, Joseph, Joseph, Daniel, WilUam), b. in Warren, Vt., Sept. 3, 1837; m. June 12, 1859, Henry B. Cady, in Roxbury, b. Jan. 4, 1827, son of Calvin Cady (b. Nov. 17, 1798 ; d. July 23, 1874) and Lydia Wardner (b. May 31, 1800; d. June 1, 1870). Henry B. Cady removed to Northfield in 1848 and eventually to Waitsfield, Vt. He was a photographer for over forty years. He d. at Pawtucket, R. L, Mar. 7, 1900. ChUdren : 3177 Amy D. Cady, b. Mar. 24, 1860; d. Nov. 19, 1860. 3178 t Parker B. Cady, b. Sept. 3, 1861 ; m. AmeHa Niles. 3179 Sherman Cady, b. Apr. 26, 1863; d. unm. Jan. 2, 1891. 3180 Everett E. Cady, b. Jan. 6, 1867 ; d. July 7, 1875. 1662 HANNAH H. STERLING (sister of the above), b. in Warren, Feb. 7, 1839; m. Orlando E. Kennedy, b. in Plymouth, Vt., Aug. 28, 1828, son of Robert and Ruhama (Briggs) Kennedy, natives of Plymouth, residents of GranviUe. Mr. Kennedy has been a carpenter at Granville, Vt. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 663 Children : 3181 tHenry R. Kennedy, b. Nov. 19, 1859; m. DeHa Miller. 3182 tEva M. Kennedy, b. May 10, 1862; m. WaUace Camp beU. 3183 Frank 0. Kennedy, b. Aug. 9, 1864 ; m. Sept. 8, 1890, Ida Holt. A lumber manufacturer at Howard; no issue. 3184 tBetty R. Kennedy, b. Feb. 19, 1874; ra. EveraU K. Farr. 1555 PARTHENA M. STERLING (Amos, Richard, Joseph, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. Mar. 6, 1846; m. Mar. 26, 1869, Chester D. Bingham, b. Dec. 24, 1842, in Charlotte, Vt. A farmer and carpenter at Bristol, Vt. Children : 3185 Bernice A. Bingham, b. July 16, 1868 ; ra. July 20, 1897, Rose Bell Haven. 3186 tUlysses Alberton Binghara, b. Dec. 11, 1869; ra. Jessie White. 1657 MAURICE S. STERLING (Seth, Richard, Joseph, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. Mar. 27, 1843; m. Dec. 31, 1863, Sarah Freeman. Mr. Sterling is a jeweler in Warren, Vt. Children : 3187 Nettie E. Sterhng, b. Oct. 26, 1864 ; m. Dicky. 3188 Gertrude M. Sterling, b. May 17, 1868 ; m. Parker. 3189 B. C. Sterhng, b. Sept. 3, 1876. 1559 GEORGE A. STERLING (brother of the above), b. at Warren, Vt., Feb. 25, 1850; m. at Waitsfield, Vt., Nov. 2, 1869, Mary L. Bucklin, b. Oct. 12, 1860, dau. of Otis and Mary R. (Rice) Buckhn of Warren. Mr. Sterling removed with his family to Iowa in Dec, 1880. Five years later he removed to Shelton, Neb., and Oct. 1, 1901, to Creighton, Neb. He is a farmer. Children : 3190 Ida AdeU Sterhng, b. Aug. 5, 1871 ; d. May 13, 1889. 3191 tEUen M. Sterling, b. June 19, 1873; m. Walter T. Philbrick. 3192 Emily R. Sterling, b. Oct. 7, 1875 ; d. Nov. 5, 1876. 3193 tFrank R. Sterling, b. Feb. 10, 1880; m. Anna Lovark. 664 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 1660 LAURA E. STERLING (sister of the above), b. Mar. 21, 1856 ; m. Nov. 4, 1875, William Prosser, b. Apr. 23, 1825, son of Wilham and Naomi (Taylor) Prosser of Royalton, Vt. Mr. Prosser has been a painter. Residence, Rochester, Vt. ChUd: 3194 Ethel EHza Prosser, b. in Hancock, Vt., Feb. 16, 1883. 1562 VIOLA ARAMINTA STERLING (Stephen, Richard, Joseph, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam), b. in Warren, Vt., Feb. 1, 1852 ; ra. Sept. 16, 1870, in WiUIamsport, Penn., George Huston Gabrielle, b. at Tyrone, Schuyler Co., N. Y., Aug. 20, 1847, son of Lewis and Eliza (Dexter) Gabrielle. Mr. GabrieUe is a me chanic at Chicopee, Mass. Children : 3195 Maude lone Gabrielle, b. at Emporium, Penn., Aug. 13, 1873; m. 1st, Nov. 29, 1894, S. W. Parshley; 2d, James M. Archer of Rock Stream, N. Y. Residence, Chicopee ; no issue. 3196 Mabel Pauline Gabrielle, b. at Holyoke, Mass., Mar. 26, 1876; ra. Nov. 17, 1898, Harry Bryant Jarvis. Residence, Chicopee; no Issue (1902). 1563 LEWIS A. STERLING (brother of the above), b. in Warren, June 23, 1854 ; m. 1st, May 25, 1876, Jennie M. Daprey, b. at Granby, Can., Jan. 17, 1858, dau. of and Susan (Bour- cher) Daprey. Jennie d. In 1898; he ra. 2d, Oct. 24, 1890, Grace Lillian Bartholoraew, b. at New Haven, Conn., Mar. 10, 1866, dau. of George Sterling and Ella F. (White) Bartholomew of Bridge port, Conn. Mr. Sterling is a draughtsman and tool maker. He has Hved at various towns in Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Residence (1902), Philadelphia, Penn. Children by first marriage: 3197 Daisy Carrie Sterling, b. at Holyoke, Mass., Aug 6, 1877. 3198 Leroy Aubrey Sterhng, b. at Holyoke, May 25, 1879 ; m. Apr. 22, 1902, Anna E. Stabler of Philadelphia. He is a bookkeeper in Philadelphia. 1664 JOHN A. STERLING (brother of the above), h. at Warren, Aug. 4, 1856; m. at Hartford, Conn., July 19, 1882, WILLIAM STERLING OP HAVERHILL, MASS. 665 Lena A. Murdock, dau. of Isaac Murdock (b. in Westport, N. H., Apr. 12, 1821 ; d. Oct. 8, 1880) and Maranda S. Seaver (b. at Westport, Nov. 2, 1821; d. Feb. 2, 1862). Mr. Sterling is a mechanic, employed in the U. S. Armory at Springfield, Mass. He served In the Ordnance Corps of the U. S. from Aug. 8, 1878, to July 7, 1882, and for fifteen years has been a member of Co. B, 2d Regt. Infty., Mass. Vol. MiHtia, seven years as second lieutenant. Child: 3199 Lena A. Sterling, b. at Springfield, June 12, 1883. 1565 CARRIE A. STERLING (sister of the above), b. at Warren, Jan. 2, 1859; m. 1st, Apr. 7, 1881, Calvin Durward Marsh, b. In Vermont, Mar. 26, 1831, son of Caleb and Hannah Marsh of Bethel Vt. ; ra. 2d, June 22, 1893, John Chase Smith, b. at HaHfax, Yorkshire, Eng., Feb. 22, 1830, son of Thomas and Hannah (Picklee) Smith, natives of Yorkshire. Mr. Smith is a machinist ; residence, North Wilbraham, Mass. Child by first marriage: 3200 WiUiam Durward Marsh, b. at Lowell, Mass., June 15, 1882. 1567 HARVEY MILLS (Martin MUls, PhUeata Way, Hannah, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. May 29, 1808; m. Sept. 4, 1830, Phebe Monteith. They resided at Morgan, Ashtabula Co., Ohio. Children : 3201 Eliza MiUs, b. Dec. 20, 1832 ; d. at La Grange, Ohio, Jan. 24, 1834. 3202 Harriet Mills, b. Apr. 26, 1834 ; d. In Morgan, May 13, 1869. 3203 tHenry MiUs, b. Mar. 11, 1836; m. Sarah Johnson. 3204 WilHam H. MUls, b. at Jackson, Ind., May 14 ; d. Aug. 3, 1838. 3206 William H. Mills, b. Oct. 22, 1840; d. Aug. 26, 1843. 3206 tJane E. MUls, b. Feb. 29, 1844; m. Otis E. Mason. 3207 Everett R. MiUs, b. Feb. 1, 1849; m. Sept. 1, 1870, AHce L. Manley; res. Morgan, Ohio. 1569 ALFRED MILLS (brother of the above), b. Sept. 27, 1812 ; m. Feb. 9, 1837, Clarissa Hopkins of Canfield, Ohio. ; res. EagleviUe, Ohio. 666 THE STERLING GENEALOGY Children : 3208 Ward Simson MiUs, b. Jan. 1, 1840; m. Aug. 23, 1864, Panthea Leavitt of Richland Co., Ohio. They had Ernest A., Charles L., Martin, Frank F. 3213 Lucia Rosetta MiUs, b. Mar. 6, 1846 ; m. Dec. 4, 1865, Worthing Hall; have Irving C, Clarice E., and Frank. 3217 Sarah Clarissa MUls, b. May 2, 1849 ; m. Aug. 20, 1869, C. F. Udell; have Alta R., Walter L., and a son. 3220 Evangehne Artemicia MiUs, b. Aug. 5, 1852; d. Mar. 20, 1853. 1572 NANCY JUDSON MILLS (sister of the above), h. July 20, 1819; m. 1st, Feb. 18, 1838, Addison Crissy of Stockton, N. Y., who d. In 1841 ; m. 2d, In June, 1843, David Groesbeck of West Post, la., who d. in May, 1861 ; m. 3d, in 1868, Ferdinand Pauld of Denmark, who d. about 1861. Child by first marriage: 8221 Marilla R. Crissy, b. Mar. 18, 1889. Children by second marriage : 8222 Franklin Groesbeck, b. Apr. 5, 1844. 3223 Arthur A. Groesbeck, b. Dec. 14, 1847. 3224 Clara Laura Groesbeck, b. Nov. 80, 1849. Child by third marriage: 8226 Martha Ahce Pauld, b. Oct. 10, 1860. 1674 FLORILLA S. MILLS (sister of the above), b. July 18, 1823 ; m. Dec 14, 1842, Clark C. Loomis, who d. Aug. 9, 1866. They resided at Trumbull, Ohio. Children : 3226 t Caroline A. Loomis, ra. E. L. Ford. 3227 tFrank A. Loomis, b. Apr. 8, 1846 ; m. Orphia C. Loomis, b. July 19, 1848 ; d. Jan. 27, 1850. 8229 Martin M. Loomis, b. Jan. 25, 1864. 3230 Charles F. Loomis, b. Aug. 22, 1866. 8231 Elvira C. Loomis, b. July 31, 1861. 3232 EsteUa T. Loomis, b. Oct. 2, 1863. 1675 DORA MILLS (sister of the above), h. May 20, 1830; ra. Sept. 19, 1859, Irenius M. Foote; residence, Mandora, la. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 667 Children : 3233 Son, b. Dec 17, 1860 ; d. Jan. 6, 1861. 3234 Clara J. Foote, b. Mar. 19, 1862. 3235 Arthur E. Foote, b. Mar. 29, 1865. 3236 May Rose Foote, b. May 1, 1867. 1576 BRADFORD D. TUTTLE (Charity Mills, PhUeata Way, Hannah, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam), b. July 7, 1810; m. In Feb., 1834, Julia Beach. He was instantly killed July 4, 1870. Family residence, Mecca, Trumbull Co., Ohio. Children : 8237 Mary M. Tuttle, b. May 31, 1836; d. Mar. 18, 1837. 3238 Marcus M. Tuttle, b. Apr. 14, 1888 ; ra. Nov. 21, 1866, Kate Southwick. 8239 tAUecia A. Tuttle, b. Dec. 4, 1845; m. David D. Marvin. 1678 HARRIET NEWELL TUTTLE (sister of the above), b. Nov. 30, 1814 ; ra. Dec. 12, 1883, Henry Paine, b. PainesvIUe, Ohio, Feb. 4, 1810, son of Hendrick and Harriet (Phelps) Paine of LeRay, Lake Co., Ohio. He was a farmer at LeRay. He d. from injuries received in being thrown from a carriage, Oct. 31, 1868 ; she d. Jan. 17, 1880. Children : 3240 EHzabeth E. Paine, b. Apr. 6, 1836 ; m. 1st, Nov. 9, 1859, Charles A. Wright, b. Dec. 15, 1815, who d. Feb. 22, 1869 ; m. 2d, Aug. 24, 1875, John W. Doncaster, b. Sept., 1835. She d. Nov. 18, 1903. 8241 Aurel Paine, b. Jan. 26, 1839 ; m. Dec. 25, 1863, Amanda W. Beach, b. Aug. 5, 1838; residence. Weeping Water, Neb. 3242 Mary D. Paine, b. May 2, 1841 ; m. Nov. 18, 1868, Lucius Lamar Kewish, b. Feb. 22, 1841 ; residence near PainesvIUe, Ohio. 8243 Charlotte I. Paine, b. Jan. 22, 1843 ; m. May 26, 1861, Samuel R. Smith, b. Nov. 10, 1836; residence. Orange, Cal. 8244 Hendrick E. Paine, b. Mar. 12, 1845 ; m. Dec. 25, 1866, Jennie L. Powers. Residence, Scranton, Penn. 3245 Ira T. Paine, b. Jan. 31, 1847 ; m. June 9, 1870, Ella M. Huston, b. Dec. 31, 1850. Residence, Grand Island, Neb. 668 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 3246 Charity M. Paine, b. Feb. 25, 1849 ; residence. Weeping Water, Neb. 3247 Harriet N. Paine, b. July 9, 1851 ; m. 1st, Nov. 30, 1870, WilHam Fletcher Gardner, b. Apr. 4, 1847 ; d. Sept. 15, 1884 ; m. 2d, Feb. 4, 1890, John Hart, b. Oct. 15, 1848 ; d. May 7, 1901. Residence, Cairo, HaU Co., Neb. 3248 Stella A. Paine, b. July 19, 1853; ra. Aug. 19, 1874, M. M. Butler, b. Nov. 15, 1845 ; residence, Weeping Water, Neb. 8249 Henry Paine, b. Oct. 18, 1865 ; ra. Jan. 1, 1890, Effie D. Davis, b. Jan. 13, 1874 ; residence, Dalton, Penn. 1579 GEORGE VIRGIL TUTTLE (brother of the above), h. Mar. 24, 1817; ra. Oct. 22, 1846, Martha Palraer; residence. Grand Rapids, Mich. Children : 3250 Frances Emory Tuttle, b. July 6, 1849. 3251 Eugene VirgU Tuttle, b. Sept. 22, 1861. 8252 Sereno B. Tuttle, b. Oct. 11, 1857. 3253 Walter Tuttle, b. Oct. 4, 1866. 1580 HARMON PHILO TUTTLE (brother of the above), b. Mar. 24, 1821; m. 1st, Aug. 18, 1842, Mary Kelsey, who d. Apr. 8, 1857; ra. 2d, in Mar., 1870, Lizzie Kintner. Child by first marriage: 3264 Amelia Tuttle, b. Jan. 25, 1847; m. Benjamin Cope. 1581 CHARLOTTE IRENE TUTTLE (sister of the above), b. Mar. 26, 1830; m. Nov. 6, 1860, Lucius W. Peck; residence, TitusviUe, Penn. Children : 8255 Ehza Charity Peck, b. June 20, 1855. 3266 Laura Harriet Peck, b. Jan. 7, 1859. 3257 Anna Mabel Peck, b. Dec. 19, 1860. 3268 Frederick George B. Peck, b. Jan. 9, 1866. 8269 Mabel AmeHa Peck, b. Aug. 80, 1870. 1583 JULIA LEVERETT PRATT (Fanny Marvin-, Phebe, WilUam, Joseph, Daniel, WUliam), b. in N. Y., Jan. 8, 1812; m. about 1846, R. C. NeweU of ToUand, Conn. ; Hved at OrweU, Ashtabula Co., Ohio. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 669 Children : 8260 Louisa S. Newell, b. in Apr., 1846. 8261 Fanny Marvin NeweU, b. Dec. 20, 1853. 3262 Mary Catharine Newell, b. Nov. 20, 1865. 1586 CHARLES AUGUSTUS BREWSTER PRATT (brother of the above), b. Jan. 23, 1818; ra. Feb. 28, 1850, EHzabeth Ely of Chautauqua Co., N. Y., a lawyer in New York City. Child: 3263 EHzabeth S. Pratt, b. Jan. 10, 1851. 1586 PHEBE STERLING PRATT (sister of the above), b. June 6, 1820 ; ra. July, 1846, John S. Dixon. Children : 8264 Francis Pratt Dixon, b. Sept. 21, 1847. 3265 Joseph Raymond Dixon, b. Jan. 21, 1850. 3266 Charles Dixon, b. Aug. 20, 1861. 1690 JANE ELIZABETH HUNTINGTON (Phebe Marvin, Phebe, William, Joseph, Daniel, WilUam), b. in New Brunswick, N. J., Jan. 28, 1817 ; m. Dec. 24, 1839, WilHam Potter Jones, b. at Norristown, Penn., Dec. 17, 1814, son of the Rev. John and Harriet (Potter) Jones. WilHam P. Jones went as a child with his father's family to Kentucky. On reaching manhood he moved to Pittsburg, Penn., and entered into business with Moses Atwood, who had married his sister Harriet. He was an active member and trustee of the third Presbyterian church of Pittsburg. In 1854 he removed his resi dence to Quaker Valley, a suburb, where he was first a trustee and afterwards an elder of the Presbyterian church of Sewickley. He continued in active business In Pittsburg untU his death at Quaker Valley, Aug. 22, 1871. Mrs. Jane Jones d. there May 18, 1887. Children, born near Pittsburg: 3267 t Wilham Leverett Jones, b. Oct. 29, 1840; m. Lydia H. Shields. 8268 tMary Atwood Jones, b. March 19, 1842; m. Wilham Shacklett. 3269 Fanny Jones, b. Jan. 30, 1844 ; d. Apr. 10, 1848. 8270 t Annie Huntington Jones, b. Feb. 10, 1846; m. Charles B. McVay. 670 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 8271 Harriet Potter Jones, b. Mar. 16, 1849 ; m. May 19, 1880, S. Brice Ingram ; have one son. 3272 Jane Elizabeth Jones, b. Aug. 4, 1852; d. at Quaker Valley, Sept. 9, 1863. 1591 BACKUS WILBUR HUNTINGTON (brother of the above), b. in New Bmnswick, Nov. 3, 1818; m. 1st, Feb. 27, 1845, Anne EHza Riggs, b. Sept. 27, 1826, dau. of Daniel M. and Mary Eliza (Hogan) Riggs of Tuscaloosa, Ala., who d. May 27, 1878; m. 2d, Aug. 18, 1879, Helen E. Seavey, b. in Portland, Me., Aug. 16, 1841, dau. of Marcian and Jane (Sturdivant) Seavey and sister of Cordelia Seavey, who m. Edward Canfield Sterling (No. 1628). Backus W. Huntington graduated from Jefferson College, Penn., in 1886 ; went to Camden, South Carolina, where he studied law, thence in 1889 to Tuscaloosa, Ala., where he was admitted to the Bar. In 1843 he was elected to the Alabama State Legislature and in 1849 removed to Sumter Co., Ala., where in 1852, he was elected judge of the Circuit Court. In 1853 he removed to New York City, where he practiced law until his death. He had many important cases in the U. S. Supreme Court and in the N. Y. Court of Appeals. He d. Dec. 17, 1891. Mrs. Helen Huntington was (1902) an assistant in an institution for the correction of defective speech in New York. Children by first marriage: 3273 Mary Huntington, b. at Tuscaloosa, Apr. 26, 1846; d. in New York, unm.. May 7, 1899. 3274 t John Huntington, b. Apr. 4, 1848; m. Mary C. Horton. 8276 t Madeline Huntington, b. Nov. 1, 1850; m. Theodore Mertens. 8276 Grace Huntington, b. near Delma, Ala., Aug. 25, 1858; unm. ; lives at Larchmont, N. Y. ; connected with the Larchmont Manor School for Girls. 3277 tWilbur Huntington, b. Nov. 10, 1855 ; ra. Sarah WandeU. 8278 t Annie Huntington, b. Feb. 19, 1856; m. Thomas W. Allen. 3279 Gertrude Huntington, b. in N. Y. Jan. 5, 1861 ; m. Nov. 16, 1886, Walter WilHams ConckHn, b. in New York, Jan. 8, 1858, son of Samuel Marvin and Louisa (Clark) ConckHn of New York, a newspaper re porter ; residence, Englewood, N. J. ; no issue. WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 671 3280 Jean Huntington, b. in New York, Jan. 25, 1863 ; m. in Oct., 1885, Henry F. Randolph, and d. Sept. 1886. Children by second marriage: 8281 James Huntington, b. Feb. 20, 1881. 8282 Roger Samuel Huntington, b. May 1, 1884. 3283 Philip Huntmgton, b. Dec. 25, 1885. 1692 JUNIUS MARVIN (William Marvin, Phebe, WUliam, Joseph, Daniel, William), b. at Hamburg, Lyme, Conn., Oct. 2, 1820; m. 1st, in Dec, 1849, Adeline Comstock Raymond, b. at MontvUle, Conn., Nov. 1, 1820, 8d dau. of Oliver Raymond by his 2d wife Mary Comstock. She d. at Randolph, Wis., In AprU, 1862; Junius m. 2d, at Randolph, Jan. 26, 1864, Ellen Louisa Bennett of Randolph. Junius Marvin was a farmer at Randolph, where he d. Feb. 21, 1879. His widow lives (1902) at Oshkosh, Wis. Children by first marriage: 3284 tCornelia Louisa Marvin, b. Nov. 7, 1855; m. George T. Brown. 8285 t James Raymond Marvin, b. Nov. 26, 1858; m. Mabel M. Evans. 8286 Jane Grace Marvin, b. Nov. 25, 1858 (twin with James), a teacher in the Normal School, Oshkosh. 8287 AdeHne Raymond Marvin, b. at Randolph, Nov. 2, 1860 ; residence at Oshkosh. Child by second marriage : 3288 Clara EUen Marvin, b. May 17, 1865 ; secretary to the president of the Oshkosh Normal School. 1598 GEORGE GRIFFIN MARVIN (brother of the above), b. at Hamburg, Feb. 18, 1824; m. Mar. 29, 1849, Harriet J. Stultz, b. In N. Y. City, Oct. 26, 1832, dau. of Henry Stultz (b. Nov. 4, 1807; d. Feb. 12, 1881) and Sally Ann DeClark (b. May 6, 1814 ; d. Aug. 81, 1896) of Hastings, Minn. Mr. Marvin resided at Beaver Dam, Wis., where he was a far mer, a prominent citizen and incumbent of many local political offices. He was a member of the Wisconsin Legislature In 1871. He d. at Randolph, Wis., Nov. 16, 1888. Mrs. Harriet Marvin m. 2d, Jan. 6, 1891, Francis Griffin Marvin, b. Nov. 23, 1835, 672 THE STERLING GENEALOGY brother of her first husband, who d. at Amboy, Minn., Apr. 9, 1892. Mrs. Marvin resides at Beaver Dam. Children : 3289 tSarah S. Marvin, b. Jan. 11, 1860; ra. WUHam B. Shepard. 3290 tFrancIs G. Marvin, b. Dec. 8, 1861 ; m. Ella L. Conway. 3291 tHenry S. Marvin, b. Nov. 28, 1866; m. Mary Renshaw. 3292 t WilHam D. Marvin, b. Apr. 23, 1867; ra. Emma L. Swarthout. 8293 tHattie L. Marvin, b. Aug. 16, 1859; m. Samuel S. Lock- hart. 1595 WILLIAM JOSEPH MARVIN (brother of the above), b. at Hamburg, Apr. 6, 1830 ; ra. Jan. 28, 1869, Ann M. Parker, b. In Lyme, Sept. 12, 1831, dau. of Deacon Marshfield Sterling Parker, for many years town clerk and probate judge of Lyme, and his wife Azubah Harvey Marvin. Mr. Marvin was a farmer at Hamburg on the old homestead; he d. Apr. 7, 1878; Mrs. Ann Marvin d. Oct. 23, 1900. Children : 8294 WilHam Marvin, b. Mar. 13, 1873; chosen town clerk of Lyme in 1896 and judge of probate In 1897; member Connecticut Legislature in 1904 and 1905. He occupies the old homestead farm owned by his fathers for four generations. He is the only member of this numerous family branch now living in the old town ; m. Nov. 2, 1904, Julia Ely, dau. of Dr. Josiah Griffin and Elizabeth (Chadwick) Ely, sister of Florence M., who m. Gilbert B. Sterling (No. 2550). 3295 Harry Seymour Marvin, b. Aug. 8, 1875 ; a pharmacist in Boston; unm. 1596 HARRIET SOPHIA MARVIN (sister of the above), b. at Hamburg, Mar. 26, 1833; m. Sept. 3, 1856, Milhngton L. Carpenter, b. In N. Y. City, July 20, 1818, son of Henry B. and Anna (Lockwood) Carpenter of N. Y. City. MlUington had m. 1st, in Brooklyn, Sept. 19, 1850, Julia Halstead, by whom he had Julia Adaline, b. June 20, 1851, who m. in 1878, Joseph Moody. Harriet (Marvin) Carpenter d. and he m. 3d, Mar. 20, 1867, Mary EHza Griffin, by whom he had Hattie May, b. Feb. 2, 1868 ; NelHe Lockwood, b. July 7, 1869 ; Willie WILLIAM STERLING OF HAVERHILL, MASS. 673 Lockwood, b. Sept. 16, 1871, d. Apr. 18, 1876; and Jennie, b. Sept. 17, 1873. MlUington Carpenter was a sea captain in the South American and European trade. He retired in 1869 and removed from Old Lyme to Monticello, la., where he was a well-known banker. He d. Nov. 5, 1890. Child: 3296 tHenry Milhngton Carpenter, b. Sept. 11, 1857; m. Mary E. FarreU. 1699 LEVERETT HUNTINGTON MARVIN (Joseph Mar vin, Phebe, WUliam, Joseph, Daniel, WUUam), b. at Champion, N. Y., Feb. 22, 1821; m. May 25, 1846, Leah Ann Baldwin, b. in Essex Co., N. J., Sept. 25, 1824, dau. of Samuel and Mary Ann (Embree) Baldwin. Mr. Marvin was one of the early settlers of Beaver Dam, Wis., moving there in 1846. He was a prominent citizen ; held the offices of treasurer, alderman, school commissioner, etc., of his village, where he was a furniture dealer and manufacturer. Leverett and his children were all people of large stature. He d. Feb. 3, 1882. Mrs. Leah Marvin d. Mar. 27, 1899. Children, born at Beaver Dam: 8297 tMary Ehzabeth Marvin, b. Apr. 1, 1848; m. Spencer L. Case. 3298 tWilliam Hopkins Marvin, b. July 31, 1850; m. Adelaide H. LobdeU. 3299 t Agnes Embree Marvin, b. Jan. 27, 1853; m. Arthur W. Sias. 8300 Lucy Ada Marvin, b. Jan. 4, 1856; m. Sept. 7, 1897, Luther GUson, b. in Oswego Co., N. Y., Aug. 22, 1840; a machinist for the C, M. & St. P. R. R. Reside In Milwaukee, Wis. ; no issue. 3301 tCharles Huntington Marvin, b. Aug. 7, 1858; m. 1st, Hattie J. Sitts ; %A, Jennie M. Sitts ; 3d, Jennie M. Hayes. 3802 tLincoln Hamlin Marvin, b. Feb. 6, 1861 ; m. Ruth Cation. 3308 Edward Harry Marvin, b. June 18, 1863; m. Sept. 21, 1895, Josephine S. K. Funston, b. at Houghton, Mich., June 1, 1866. Employee of the American Express Co., Janesville, Wis. ; no issue. 674 THE STERLING GENEALOGY 3304 tFred Hubert Marvin, b. Feb. 23, 1867; ra. Josephine V. Platzer. 1602 SARAH ADAMS MARVIN (sister of the above), b. at Watertown, N. Y., Mar. 3, 1828; m. Oct. 81, 1850, the Rev. Richard Chapman Dunn, b. in Augusta, Ga., Sept. 6, 1821, son of Charles C. Dunn, a native of England, and Rebecca Moore, of Puritan descent. Mr. Dunn graduated from Knox College, Galesburg, III, In June, 1847, and from the Union Theological Seminary, N. Y., in June, 1858. His first pastorate was at DeWltt and JamesviUe, N. Y., which he served one year. The twelve years following he was pastor of the Congregational church at Toulon, 111. Here he was school commissioner six years, a trustee of the State Insane Hospital and member of the State Legislature in 1864. He d. at Oneida, III, May 24, 1868. Children : 8305 tWIUiam B. Dunn, b. Sept. 23, 1854; m. Sophronia Buff- ington. 3306 t Joseph Marvin Dunn, b. Nov. 18, 1857; m. Pearl M. Burroughs. 8807 Augustus Dunn, b. at GrinneU, la., June 29, 1860; unm. 3308 Edward Chapman Dunn, b. at GrinneU, Apr. 1, 1864; unm. 3309 Elizabeth Hopkins Dunn, b. at GrinneU, Apr. 13, 1867; A.M., M.D. ; unra. ; resides In Chicago with her raother. END OF VOL. I. 5998 ^ n ,•*.• .Ir», tri 'JT*- J*! .« H i - t« ."*^ [¦VI ,.V*l ¦ ' 1 « ¦ v{; JiC -W.^-}.! !>:.*. *'is -Js" «<|C',* *fcyjA«l — 1?^ 'rt , V^r i^r