While the main objective was to resolve certain specific lines, many of the other lines had to be constructed in order to properly place certain persons. The effort is based on factual data obtained from the various sources. However, quite often logic, associated with the rules of probate in Maryland, was applied to determine some of the relationships. In some cases, negative or inverse logic was applied, i.e., a particular person can not fit in one particular line, therefore they must fit in another line. (The best example is the wives of the various John Sturgises in the early 1800s.)
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Should you have sourced information or corrections, they are welcomed at the ghotes web and will be added to this family journal. Please include where they fit into the Sturgis family and send them through the list. Judy Stell has keyed in the data given by Vern for this journal format and will be glad to keep it updated. Her e-mail address is stellva@msn.com
If you wish to pursue a Sturgis line further or perhaps a connecting surname, feel free to contact Vern; he'd be glad to explore this with you. Vern does genealogy research on a fee basis. He can be reached at msbhound@erols.com
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1. (N) Sturgis, Worcester Co. MD, m. Priscilla (N); their son, Henry Sturgis d. 1820, leaving a daughter, Elizabeth/Eliza Sturgis
2. Jonathon Sturgis d. intestate before 10/30/1764, VA. Deeds No. 3 1757-1770, reel 12. (Sinah Sturgis to John Foster, p. 103, Delilah Sturgis deed to John Foster, p. 95, Martha Sturgis to Isaiah Sturgis p. 3, Mary Sturgis to Wm. Foster, p. 346; between Mary Sturges, spinster one of the daughters and coheirs of Jonathan Sturges decceased...Jonathan died intestate leaving Bridget, Delilah, Sinah, Agnes, Mary & Elizabeth to divide 110 acres...10/30/17(64)) Accomack, VA. Clement Parker is the guardian of Agnes, Mary, and Elisabeth Sturgis in 1763. Land was purchased from John Scarborough & his wife Mary Cade Wise of MD in 1747. He may be the Jonathon Sturgis of Kent Co. DE. He married Parker (N) and had children: Bridget, Delilah, Sinah, Agnes, Mary, Elisabeth
3. John Sturgis of Accomack Co. VA. He bought "Coxes' Choice" in 1753 Worcester Co. as John Sturgis. He bought "Hungary Quarter" in 1753 as John Sturgis of Accomack. In 1768, he deeded some or all of "Hungary Quarter" to Alexander Thomas Russell. Paid tax on land from 1756 to 1771. He had two sons: Joshua Sturgis paid tax on "New Holland," "Hungary Quarter" and "Coxes Chance/Choice" in 1783 1M, 3F, Wicomico Hundred. Joshua d. 1802 leaving a will. He had land in Somerset & Worcester. He was surety to William Sturgis in 1783. Next of Kin in 1803 were William Sturgis and Salley Sturgis. His children: Salley, of age in 1803, Daughter b. before 1783, by 2nd wife Esther d. 1806, he had a son, Joshua Sturgis; William Sturgis probably died 1814 with wife, Sally.
4. Daniel Sturgis, blacksmith, no land, Wicomico Hundred, Worcester Co. 1783 MD Tax List
5. Jonathon Sturgis, wife Hannah (N), had a son, Lemuel Sturgis b. Nov. 5, 1809, died at age 93. (Bible Records of DE, Vol. VII)
The ghotes caution/disclaimer applies, use this as an aid in your research. This family journal is itself a "rough." As always, corrections and additions are welcomed and encouraged.
Judith Marshall Stell, stellva@msn.com
February, 2005
1. John1 Sturgis (Sr.) birth date unknown. John died 1684 in Accomack Co., VA.
He married twice. He married Dorothy Savage in Nicholas Co., VA, September 1, 1661. Dorothy was the daughter of Thomas Savage (carpenter) and Rebecca(wife of Thomas Savage). A Dorothy Savage married John Sturgis in 1661-2 and this Dorothy was the sister of Rebecca, widow of John Tompson and wife of Richard Robinson. Richard Robinson, in his 1695 will, named John Sturgis as son of his wife's sister, and he named Sarah Savage, daughter of Thomas and Bridget Savage and called her "god daughter." Although it would appear that Sarah Savage was his niece. Whitelaw writes that "whether or not there were other children of Thomas and Rebecca Savage is unknown, but they did have a son Thomas to inherit the land." (Virginia's Eastern Shore, N106, p. 512) These relationships would indicate that Dorothy and Rebecca, sisters, were daughters of Thomas Savage "carpenter" and sisters of Thomas Savage, Jr. and John Savage.
In 1662, William and Sarah Smith sold 100 acres of N107 to John Tilney; he and his wife Ann (Smith) assigned to John Sterges, and he and his wife Dorothy reassigned to Mary Parramore. In 1671, she (Mary Parramore) sold back to William Smith and three years later the sale was confirmed by John Parramore. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 514)
He married Elizabeth Bundick about 1667. Elizabeth was the daughter of Richard Bundick and Ruth(wife of Richard Bundick). Will dated March 6, 1683, probate August 5, 1684 Accomack, named wife Elizabeth, son John, son Richard (-21), son Jonathan (-20), son Daniel (-16), daughter Dorothy Nevill, daughter Ann Sturgis. witnesses: Richard Bundick and David Jones. (Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co., VA, p. 13)
(research of Vern Skinner, Linda Harrison, Gerald Collins, Frank Courtney, Kay Davis, and information provided by Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia & Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol. XIV, Issue 1, p. 38-43)
John Sturgis(Sr.) and Dorothy Savage had the following children:
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Dorothy2 Sturgis. She married Unknown Nevell
before 1682. Dorothy was named in the will of John Tompson in 1682, when he left her two cows. (James H. Marshall, Wills & Administrations
of Northampton Co., VA, p. 115) Her father called her Dorothy Nevell in his 1683 will. Dorothy would have been Tompson's niece by his
marriage to Rebecca Savage.
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John Sturgis(Jr.) was born about 1663.
John Sturgis(Sr.) and Elizabeth Bundick had the following children:
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William Sturgis. William died before 1681 in Accomack Co., VA. William died intestate. (Accomack Orders)
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Jonathon Sturgis.
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Ann Sturgis.
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Daniel Sturgis was born after 1668.
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Richard Sturgis was born 1672.
3. John2 Sturgis (Jr.) (John1) was born about 1663. John died after 1739 in MD.
He married twice. He married Priscilla Hill after August 14, 1688. Priscilla was the daughter of Robert Hill(Sr.) and Jane(wife of Robert Hill). Priscilla died before 1731. Robert Hill named his daughter, Presilla, in his will. Jane Hill, widow of Robert, gave her daughter Persilla a feather bed and furniture to be delivered at her day of marriage, dated August 14, 1688.
He married Elisabeth (wife of John Sturgis) before July 19, 1731. Elisabeth died before 1739. On July 19, 1731, John Sturgis and his wife Elisabeth deeded to Johnson Hill "Robinson's Inheritance," land that was willed to John Sturgis in 1695. She probably died prior to 1739 as she is not mentioned in the 1739 deed. John deposed his age as 19 in 1682. Richard Robinson of Northampton County, VA left 300 acres of "Robinsons Inheritance" to his wife's sister's son, John Sturgis, in 1695. "Robinsons Inheritance" was in Somerset County, MD on Bouquetenorten Bay. Dorothy Savage's sister, Rebecca, had married Richard Robinson. Rebecca and Richard Robinson evidently were close to or raised John after his mother's death and his father's remarriage to Elizabeth Bundick. (Floyd Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in VA, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1979, Vol XIV, Issue 1, pp. 38-43) In 1735, John Sturgis, Sr. & Johnson Hill resurveyed "Robinson's Inheritance." In 1739, John deeded "Robinson's Inheritance" to his youngest son, Daniel. John is not found on the Somerset Tax Lists 1733-1735.
John Sturgis(Jr.) and Priscilla Hill had the following children:
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Richard3 Sturgis (I).
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Joshua Sturgis(Capt.).
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William Sturgis.
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Rachel Sturgis. She married (N) Davis.
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John Sturgis(III) was born about 1693.
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Jonathan Sturgis was born about 1708.
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Daniel Sturgis was born about 1708.
5. Jonathon2 Sturgis (John1) birth date unknown. Jonathon died 1721 in Kent Co., DE.
He married Elisabeth Stockley before 1702. Elisabeth was the daughter of John Stockley. Elisabeth died before October 12, 1745. He witnessed a will in Accomack County, VA in 1696. He is probably the Jonathon Sturgis who married Elisabeth by 1704 in Sussex County. He is probably the Jonathon Sturgis who was cited as constable in Annamessex Hundred, Somerset Co., MD in 1709, and married a daughter of John Stockley (d. 1715) by 1715. Jonathon is not present on the 1724 Tax List for Somerset County and there are no other references in Sussex County records.
Jonathon Sturgis and Elisabeth Stockley had the following children:
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Betty3 Sturgis. She married Phenwick Champney
before May 31, 1746.
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Tabitha Sturgis. She married Jonas Eddenfield before May 31, 1746. Jonas died
1747.
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John Sturgis was born before 1702. John died after May, 1746. In 1723, John is shown of age and as heir to his
father in Kent County, DE. He died after May, 1729 and probably prior to May 31, 1746.
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Jonathon Sturgis was born before 1718. Jonathon died after 1748. He was of age in 1739. He is not shown on the
1755 Tax List for Kent Co., DE.
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Stockley Sturgis was born before 1718.
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William Sturgis was born before 1725. William died after 1755. He was of age on May 31, 1746. In Duck Creek
Hundred in 1755.
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Richard Sturgis was born before 1725. Richard died 1748 in Lackawanna Co., PA. He was of age on May 31,
1746.
6. Ann2 Sturgis (John1) birth date unknown.
She married William Dixon before 1699. William died 1710 in Somerset Co., MD. He called Elizabeth Bundick Sturgis his mother-in-law in his will.
Ann Sturgis and William Dixon had the following children:
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Sturgis3 Dixon. Sturgis died 1738.
7. Daniel2 Sturgis (John1) was born after 1668. Daniel died 1723 in Accomack Co., VA.
He married Elisabeth (wife of Daniel Sturgis). Daniel's mother gave him 200 acres of land in 1706, the 200 acres had been gifted to her and her husband, John Sturgis, by her parents in 1667. In 1721, Daniel deeded the south half to his nephew, Richard Sturgis. Daniel's son, William, succeeded him to the land at A118 in Accomack County. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 1134) Daniel died intestate.
Daniel Sturgis and Elisabeth(wife of Daniel Sturgis) had the following children:
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William3 Sturgis.
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?Jacob Sturgis.
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?Richard Sturgis. He was a witness to the will of Jacob Sturgis (possibly his brother) in 1752. He appears on the
1739-1744 Northampton Tax Lists.
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?Daniel Sturgis. ?Daniel died 1755 in Northampton Co., VA. He was a witness to the will of Jacob Sturgis
(possibly his brother) in 1752. He died intestate in 1755 and administration was granted June 11, 1755 to Baily Scott and secured by Moses
Griffeth. (James H. Marshall, Wills & Administrations of Northampton Co., VA, p. 363)
8. Richard2 Sturgis (John1) was born 1672. Richard died 1696 in Accomack Co., VA.
He married Sarah Wharton. Sarah was the daughter of Francis Wharton. Sarah was named Sarah Sturgis in her father's will of 1695 and called wife of Richard Sturgis. Richard left a will dated February 12, 1695, probate September 15, 1696. He named wife Sarah and children John (-16), Richard (-16) and Elizabeth (-16). Witnesses: Thomas Crippen, George Parker, Sr. and Thomas Jones. (Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co., VA, p. 27)
Richard Sturgis and Sarah Wharton had the following children:
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John3 Sturgis was born after 1680.
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Richard Sturgis was born after 1680.
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Elisabeth Sturgis was born after 1680.
20. Stockley3 Sturgis (Jonathon2, John1) was born before 1718. Stockley died 1787 in Kent Co., DE.
He married three times. He married Mary Stout before May 31, 1746. Mary died before 1752. He married Phebe (wife of Stockley Sturgis) before 1759. He married Sarah Levick before 1765. Stockley was is shown on the 1755 Tax List at Little Creek Hundred and living at Little Creek Hundred in 1782. He was styled "gentleman" in 1765. He left a will.
Stockley Sturgis and Sarah Levick had the following children:
9. Richard3 Sturgis (I) (John2, John1) birth date unknown. Richard died 1743 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married Elinor (wife of Richard Sturgis). Elinor died after 1743. Elinor patented 100 acres "Widows Lott" in 1741. On November 15, 1761 as widow of Richard Sturgis, she sold 50 acres to Thomas Sturgis. On May 10, 1794, Richard Sturgis (Jr) sold to Samuel Adams Harper 3 acres of "Widows Lott" and "Harpers Discovery." In 1760, it was resurveyed to "Chance" by Thomas Sturgis. (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Land Records, p. 671) (further research: Elinor may have been a Walton or Jones) Richard is shown in 1724 Tax List of Somerset County as head of household. He lived at Mattapony Hundred. He patented Hog Quarter, 100 acres, in 1742.
Richard may have been married twice. It is not clear that his daughter, who married (N) Johnson, or his son, John, were children by wife, Elinor. Elinor deeded land to some of Richard's sons, but had no interaction with John.
Will dated April 3, 1743, probate May 3, 1743. Shown as a planter, 100 acres of land surveyed by the name of Hog Quarter last April that the patent shall come out in my son John Sturgis name. Wife plantation, bed & furniture, Yoke of steers, mare called Fenix; son Richard plantation after wife's death; daughter Tabitha trundle bed & furniture; daughter Nelly high bedstead; son Thomas bed & furniture that is upstairs & new gun; son John gun that was my father's, steer called Bobb and cow called Mottley, bee hive; son William, brass gun; son Stephen, gun that formerly was called John's; grandchild when she is sixteen, a heifer; son Joshua; executors were wife and son John; witnesses: Alexander Buncle, John Sturgis, Jonathan Sturgis. (Liber JW2 transcribed by Suzanne B. Hurley, Ocean City Lifesaving Museum; Worcester Co. MD Wills 1742-1759 JW2, f.7, Neil & Leslie Keddie, Family Tree Bookshop)
Richard Sturgis(I) and Elinor(wife of Richard Sturgis) had the following children:
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William4 Sturgis. William is not mentioned in accounts.
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Tabitha Sturgis was born after 1723.
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Nelly Sturgis was born after 1723.
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Comfort Sturgis was born after 1723.
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Thomas Sturgis was born after 1724.
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Richard Sturgis(II) was born after 1724.
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Stephen Sturgis was born after 1724.
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Joshua Sturgis(Sr.) was born about 1743.
Richard Sturgis(I) had the following children:
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Daughter Sturgis.
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John Sturgis was born about 1721.
10. Joshua3 Sturgis (Capt.) (John2, John1) birth date unknown. Joshua died 1774 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married twice. He married Sarah Bevans about 1729. He married Mary (Purnell) before 1770. Mary died after 1787. Mary and Joshua sold "Hog Quarter" to John Jones in 1770. In 1787, Mary Houston, widow of Joshua Sturgis, and her husband, Isaac Houston, sold her rights to "Wickedness Neck" to William Davis. (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Land Records) It is thought her surname is Purnell because of the name given their daughter. Joshua was in his father's household in 1724 and cited in his father's will. He is named next-of-kin to Micajah Sturgis in 1763. In his 1749 will, John Bevans calls Joshua Sturgis his "brother." It would appear that this is the Joshua whose will was dated March 12, 1773 and probated April 15, 1774. He named his daughter, Martha, and "cousins" Joshua Sturgis of Richard, Jacob Sturgis of William and Abraham Outten Sturgis of Jonathan. (a nephew and two great nephews).
In 1739, he bought 300 acres "Wickenoughs Neck" from George Parker. He gave 100 acres to son-in-law Elijah Laws in 1741. In 1787, Mary Houston, widow of Joshua Sturgis, and her husband Isaac Houston, sold her rights to "Wickedness Neck" to William Davis. George Parker's will dated 1767 Worcester gives part of "Wickeness" to his son, John; one of the witnesses to that will was a Joshua Sturgis, Jr., along with Elijah Laws.
A Joshua Sturgis patented "Hog Quarter" in Worcester. In 1770 Jushua and Mary Sturgis sold to John Jones and in 1776 he sold to Elijah Laws, who willed to his son, James Laws. (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Land Records) Joshua left 500 acres "Wickedness Neck," 95 acres "Sturgis Addition to Timothy's Point," "Common Garden," "Castlegreen" and a house in Snow Hill to his daughter, Martha.
Estate Inventories 1774-1777, Vern Skinner: Joshua Sturgis 6/5/1776, appraisers: William Lane & Peter Chaille; creditors: Outten Stugis & Philip Quinton; next of kin: Stephen Sturgis & John Sturgis; executrix: Mary, wife of Isaac Hempston (Houston).
Joshua Sturgis(Capt.) had the following child:
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?Joshua4 Sturgis (Jr.). A Joshua Sturgis, Jr. is shown as witness to the will
of George Parker in 1767, when Parker leaves "Wickeness" to his son, John. Elijah and Elijah Laws, Jr. are also witnesses to this will.
That this Joshua may be the son of Captain Joshua is only suggested by his being called "Jr." and his proximity to the property
"Wickedness" and Elijah Laws. Captain Joshua Sturgis does not name a son nor has information been found suggesting that Captain Joshua
even had a son. This may be Joshua d. 1792, son of John Sturgis III.
Joshua Sturgis(Capt.) and Mary (Purnell) had the following child:
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Martha Purnell Sturgis was born before 1773. Martha's father left her 500 acres "Wickedness Neck," 95 acres
"Sturgis Addition to Timothy's Point," "Common Garden," and "Castlegreen," and a house in Snow Hill.
11. William3 Sturgis (John2, John1) birth date unknown.
He married Elizabeth (wife of William Sturgis). He was in his father's household in 1724. He is not cited on 1727 Tax List. Inventory in 1727.
William Sturgis and Elizabeth(wife of William Sturgis) had the following children:
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William4 Sturgis (Jr.).
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Jacob Sturgis. Patented "Jacob's Lot" in 1759 and "Friends Assistance" in 1760.
13. John3 Sturgis (III) (John2, John1) was born about 1693. John died 1758 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married twice. He married Mary Carroll before 1714. Mary was born 1687. Mary was the daughter of Thomas Carroll(Jr.) and Rebecca Fisher. Mary died before 1728. He married Elinor (Johnson) after 1728. Elinor may have been the daughter of George Johnson d. 1732 Accomack. Afradozie Johnson is a surety to John Sturgis on the estate of Littleton in 1743. John is shown with his own household in 1730; Somerset Tax Lists; Mattapony Hundred. In 1714, John Sturges, Jr. and his wife Mary sell land. In 1734, Donnock Dennis deeded to John Sturgis, Jr. "Rochester." From 1735-1740 living in Boquertornorton Hundred, per Tax Lists. He died after 1743 when he administered the estate of his son, Littleton. Probably the John who died in 1758, Boquerternorton Hundred.
Will dated August 25, 1755, probated November 8, 1758. He named wife Eliner and left her dwelling plantation and estate. Wife and son Joshua Sturgis executors; witnesses: Joshua Sturgis, Henry Turner and John Teague. (Worcester Co. MD Wills JW2, f.191, Neil & Leslie Keddie, Family Tree Bookshop)
John Sturgis(III) and Elinor (Johnson) had the following children:
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John4 Sturgis (IV).
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Joshua Sturgis.
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William (aka Micajah) Sturgis was born 1728. William died 1762 in Worcester Co., MD. He married Mary Bishop after 1757. Mary was born 1729. Mary was the daughter of William
Bishop(Sr.) and Saborough "Sabra" Jones. Mary died 1763. He gave a deposition in 1756. He died intestate and his estate was
probated by his brother, Daniel.
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Daniel Sturgis was born about 1731.
John Sturgis(III) and Mary Carroll had the following child:
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Littleton Sturgis was born about 1718. Littleton died 1743 in Worcester Co., MD. Littleton died
intestate and his father administered his estate.
14. Jonathan3 Sturgis (John2, John1) was born about 1708. Jonathan died 1756 in Somerset Co., MD.
He married Esther Outten about 1730. Esther was born about 1708. Esther was the daughter of John Outten(Sr.) and Mary Gray. Esther died after 1755. John Outten said in his will that his wife was pregnant and this is probably that child. She was named in her mother's will. Jonathan is shown in his father's household in 1724 Pocomoke Hundred. Esther's brother, Abraham, deeded them land in 1733. Jonathan was named next-of-kin to Esther's brother, Abraham Outten, in 1747. In 1753, with his wife Esther, he sold land to John Sturgis of Accomack, VA. Next of kin are shown as Joshua Sturgis and Rachel Davis.
Jonathan Sturgis and Esther Outten had the following children:
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Elijah4 Sturgis. Elijah died 1758 in Worcester Co., MD.
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?Abraham Sturgis. ?Abraham died before 1788. An Abraham Sturgis was witness to the will of a Mary Purnell in
1772; he was witness to a will in 1778. He is not on the 1783 tax list. An Abraham Sturgis served as Private, Worcester Militia, Wicomico
Battalion, Capt. Fisher Walton's Company, 5th Class, July 15, 1780. Took the Oath of Allegiance in Worcester in 1778 before the Honorable
John Selby. And an Abraham Sturgis rendered patriotic service by collecting cattle for the use of the military on September 25, 1781. (Henry
C. Peden, Jr., Revolutionary Patriots of Worcester & Somerset Counties, p. 285)
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Outten Sturgis(Capt.) was born about 1730.
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Mary Sturgis was born before 1737. She was of age in 1758.
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Esther Sturgis was born before 1737. She was of age in 1758.
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Jonathon Sturgis was born after 1737.
15. Daniel3 Sturgis (John2, John1) was born about 1708. Daniel died 1749 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married twice. He married Mary Outten about 1730. Mary was the daughter of John Outten(Jr.) and Sarah 'Sary' Purnell. She was called Mary Sturgis in her father's 1733 will.
He married Priscilla (wife of Daniel Sturgis) after 1730. Daniel had his own household in 1733. He received land from his father in 1739. He left part of tract "Robinsons Inheritance" to his sons, John Outten Sturgis and Shadrack Sturgis, in 1749. (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Land Records) John's will was written as he was dying from "being shott with a ball" on November 11, 1749, probate December 5, 1749. The Maryland Gazette reported "Sturges, Daniel, was shot dead by a person unknown some weeks ago at Matapony Hundred, Worcester County." (Floyd L. Otter, Origins of the Sturgis Family in Virginia and Maryland, Ash Tree Echo, April, 1979, Vol. XIV #2, p. 75-80)
His will gave son John Outten 250A "Inheritance"; wife, Negro man Essix; son Shadrack, dwelling plantation and water mill; son Daniel, Negro Sepie; daughter Elizabeth, Negro Sothey after wife's death; wife, chest, bed & furniture; executor was brother Joshua Sturgis; witness: Joachim White, William Beachboard and Daniel Selby. Widow Priscilla elected to take her thirds. (Worcester Co. MD Wills JW2, f.59, Neil & Leslie Keddie, Family Tree Bookshop)
Daniel Sturgis and Priscilla(wife of Daniel Sturgis) had the following children:
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Shadrack4 Sturgis. Shadrack died 1796 in DE. He married Comfort(wife of Shadrack Sturgis). Shadrack and wife Comfort sold 450 acres of "Robinsons
Inheritance" to Parker Selby of Parker in 1763. (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Land Records) He may be the Shadrack Sturgis who was shown on
the 1782 Delaware tax list.
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Daniel Sturgis. He is no doubt the Daniel Sturgis of Daniel who paid tax on 100 acres "Partnership" in 1768 and
1769. He is cited as Capt. Daniel Sturgis in 1774. In 1773, Daniel Sturgis of Accomack Co. VA sold 100 acres "Partnership" to William
Andrews (Worcester deeds). In 1788, Daniel Sturgis witnessed the will of William Elliott in Accomack Co., VA.
Daniel Sturgis and Mary Outten had the following child:
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John Outten Sturgis(Sr.) was born 1731.
27. William3 Sturgis (Daniel2, John1) birth date unknown. William died 1751 in Accomack Co., VA.
He married Martha (wife of William Sturgis). William inherited land from his father at A118, which he left to Martha and then to son William. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 1134) His will was dated January 7, 1745/6, probated January 29, 1750/51. He named wife Martha and sons William and Joshua, Isaiah, Jacob and daughters Martha, Elizabeth, Bathsheba and Mary Coverly. He said that the balance of the estate was to be divided between the rest of my children. (Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co., VA, p. 159)
William Sturgis and Martha(wife of William Sturgis) had the following children:
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William4 Sturgis. William inherited his father's land at A118 which was left by
his father to his mother and then to him. The land eventually was in the hands of his sister, Bathsheba Dix. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's
Eastern Shore, p. 1134-5)
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Bathsheba Sturgis. Bathsheba died 1799 in Accomack Co., VA. She married
Levin Dix. She directed in her will of 1799 that land at A118 be sold. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 1135)
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Isaiah Sturgis.
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Mary Sturgis. She married (N) Coverly before 1751.
28. ?Jacob3 Sturgis (Daniel2, John1) birth date unknown. ?Jacob died 1752 in Northampton Co., VA.
He married Adah Brickhouse. Adah was the daughter of William Brickhouse. Adah died after 1766. She released her dower rights to the land at N83 in 1766 when her son, William, sold it. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 450) It is not proved that Jacob was the son of Daniel. Witnesses to his will were Richard Sturgis and Daniel Sturgis. Jacob purchased 230 acres at N83 from 1737. He left 100 acres to his son, Jacob, and 130 acres to his son, William. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 450)
?Jacob Sturgis and Adah Brickhouse had the following children:
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William4 Sturgis was born before 1752. He married
Peggy(wife of William Sturgis). He was called grandson by William Brickhouse in 1760. His father left him 130 acres of land at N83.
William and his wife, Peggy, sold the land to Joab Bell in 1766. A portion of the land was left by Bell for a meeting house for the Baptist
preachers and is the site of Red Bank Baptist Church. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 450)
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Jacob Sturgis was born before 1752. His father left him 100 acres of land at N83 in Northampton County, He sold it to
William Floyd in 1773. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 450)
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Elizabeth Sturgis was born before 1752.
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Matthew or Martha Sturgis was born before 1752. The name is either Matthew or Martha; both were used.
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Adah Sturgis was born before 1752.
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Abigail Sturgis was born before 1752.
32. Richard3 Sturgis (Richard2, John1) was born after 1680. Richard died 1744 in Accomack Co., VA.
He married Ann (wife of Richard Sturgis). Richard received land in 1721 from his uncle, Daniel Sturgis, at A118 in Accomack County. Richard and his wife, Ann, sold the land in 1725 to John Bagwell. (Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore, p. 1134) Richard left a will dated April 30, 1744, probated May 30, 1744, in which he named his children and a grand daughter, Betty Sturgis, daughter of John Sturgis, dec'd. (Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co., VA, p. 142)
Richard Sturgis and Ann(wife of Richard Sturgis) had the following children:
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79
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Absalom4 Sturgis.
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82
iv.
John Sturgis.
40. Thomas4 Sturgis (Richard3, John2, John1) was born after 1724. Thomas died 1783 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married Sarah Outten. Sarah was the daughter of Abraham Outten and Rhonda Peale. Thomas was under age in 1744. He received 50 acres of land at "Widows Lott" from his mother, Eleanor. 1783 Tax List shows him with "Chance" 1M, 1F.
On November 1, 1783, Thomas gave his daughter, Sarah, and husband John Patrick, 50 acres of "Chance" and "Wildcat." (Liber K, f.581) Entries in Liber K shows several deeds by Thomas to: John Selby 48A Chance; Outten Sturgis 43A Chance; John Sturgis 60A Chance; Richard Sturgis 17A Chance. (Liber K folios 99, 161, 255, 256, 283 researched by Gerald Collins)
Thomas Sturgis and Sarah Outten had the following children:
83
i.
Richard5 Sturgis. Richard died after 1780. Richard served in the
Revolution as a Private, Worcester Militia, Snow Hill Battalion, Capt. Samuel Smyley's Company; 1777 listed as Richard Sturgiss. Private,
Worcester Militia, Wicomico Battalion, Capt. William Handy's Company, 8th Class, July 15, 1780; Private, Maryland Troops, Worcester Co.,
draughted May 1, 1781. Took the Oath of Allegiance in Worcester Co. in 1778 before the Hon. John Selby (Henry C. Peden, Jr., Revolutionary
Patriots of Worcester & Somerset Counties, p. 287)
On March 31, 1780, Richard's father, Thomas, deeded his 17 acres of "Chance." (Liber K, f.282-3 researched by Gerald Collins) He is not cited on the 1783 Tax List or in the 1790 census.
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84
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Outten Sturgis.
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85
iii.
John Sturgis.
86
iv.
Sarah Sturgis. She married John Patrick.
87
v.
William Sturgis. William died 1773. William died intestate.
41. Richard4 Sturgis (II) (Richard3, John2, John1) was born after 1724. Richard died before 1773.
Mother, Elinor, deeded him 50 acres of "Widow's Lott." He patented "Sturgis' Choice" for 34 acres in 1760. The debt book for 1774 shows 34 acres of "Sturgis's Choice," and Richard was probably dead by this time.
His wife may have been Eleanor, who paid tax on "Widows Lott" in 1774.
Richard Sturgis(II) had the following child:
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88
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Richard5 Sturgis (III) was born before 1755.
42. Stephen4 Sturgis (Richard3, John2, John1) was born after 1724. Stephen died 1798 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married Elizabeth Ball. Elizabeth died 1799 in Worcester Co., MD. Stephen was under age in 1744. The 1783 Tax List shows him with "Littleworth" 4M, 4F
He served as a Private, Worcester Militia, Snow Hill Battalion, Capt. John Parramore's Company, 1777. He took the Oath of Allegiance in Worcester County in 1788 before the Hon. Joshua Townsend. (Henry C. Peden, Revolutionary Patriots of Worcester & Somerset Cos.) Will dated August 6, 1798, probate October 12, 1798 named wife Elizabeth and left her plantation; son Stephen, plantation after wife's death; son Shadrack 50A "Worse Than Nothing;" granddaughter Sally Sturgis Hosier; children Peter Sturgis, Mary Tarr, Easther Hudson; Daniel Jones and Jessee Bennitt to divide estate; witnesses: John Houston, Nancy Bennitt and Jessee Bennitt. (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Will Book JWB, f.376.
Stephen Sturgis and Elizabeth Ball had the following children:
90
ii.
Shadrack Sturgis. Shadrack died 1829 in Worcester Co., MD. Shadrack is listed in the 1800 census with
1M26-45, 3F__, 1F26-45
91
iii.
Peter Sturgis. A pension record for a Peter Sturgis was filed in Illinois.
92
iv.
Mary Sturgis. She married (N) Tarr before 1798.
93
v.
Esther Sturgis. She married Samuel Hudson before 1798.
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94
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Daughter Sturgis.
43. Joshua4 Sturgis (Sr.) (Richard3, John2, John1) was born about 1743. Joshua died 1815 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married Mary Jones January 29, 1764. Mary died 1817 in Worcester Co., MD. He bought land as Joshua of Richard in 1788. He is the Joshua of Richard cited in the will of Capt. Joshua Sturgis in 1773. Probably the Joshua Sturgis, Revolutionary Patriot. 1783 Tax List shows him with "Chance," and "Littleworth" 2M, 5F at Mattapony Hundred. Information from a family Bible or prayer book is on file at the Maryland Historical Society.
Joshua Sturgis(Sr.) and Mary Jones had the following children:
95
i.
Jesse5 Sturgis was born February, 1769. Jesse died 1821 in Worcester Co.,
MD. He married Diadama Johnson. Diadama was the daughter of Eleakim Johnson. Jesse was
Constable at Mattapony Hundred. (dates from Sturgis Bible at MD Hist. Soc.)
96
ii.
John Sturgis was born October 10, 1771. John died before 1783.
97
iii.
Eleanor Sturgis was born February 25, 1772.
98
iv.
Mary "Polly" Sturgis was born January 14, 1774. She married (N) Duer.
99
v.
Sally Sturgis was born November 1, 1776.
100
vi.
Joshua Sturgis was born November 1, 1778. Joshua died before 1783.
101
vii.
Nancy Sturgis was born October 9, 1781. She married (N) Taylor.
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102
viii.
Martha Sturgis was born January 27, 1783.
103
ix.
Sarah Sturgis was born February 22. Sarah died before 1776.
44. Daughter4 Sturgis (Richard3, John2, John1) birth date unknown.
She married (N) Johnson before 1742.
Daughter Sturgis and (N) Johnson had the following child:
104
i.
Molly Sturgis5 Johnson was born before 1742.
45. John4 Sturgis (Richard3, John2, John1) was born about 1721. John died 1769 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married Tabitha (wife of John Sturgis). His father left him 100 acres of "Hog Quarter" in his 1743 will. John patented 56 acres "Timber Quarter" in 1750. In 1768 John Milbourn sold to John Sturgis 33 acres "Offall Swamp" (Dryden, Worcester Land Records). In 1780 Tabitha Sturgis and Levin Sturgis sold 10 acres "Hog Quarter" to Joshua Duer. (Dryden, Worcester Land Records)
His will named wife Tabitha, son Levin and daughters Mary Henmon, Martha Sturgis, Sophia Allen and Sarah Sturgis. Estate inventory September 1, 1769 showed next of kin as Levin and Thomas Sturgis. Testamentary Proceedings July 20, 1769: John Sturgis his will and testamentary bond by Tabitha Sturgis, his executor and Zadock Selby and John Sturgis son of Daniel in the sum of 250 Sterling.
John Sturgis and Tabitha(wife of John Sturgis) had the following children:
105
i.
Mary5 Sturgis. She married (N) Henmon.
107
iii.
Sophia Sturgis. She may be the Sophia who married Joshua Allen d. 1785.
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109
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Levin Sturgis was born about 1743.
48. William4 Sturgis (Jr.) (William3, John2, John1) birth date unknown.
He married Janet (wife of William Sturgis). William bought "Conveniency" in 1759 and sold it in 1772.
William Sturgis(Jr.) and Janet(wife of William Sturgis) had the following child:
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110
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Jacob5 Sturgis.
50. John4 Sturgis (IV) (John3, John2, John1) birth date unknown. John died 1797 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married twice. He married Mary Purnell. Mary was born about 1745. Mary was the daughter of Matthew Purnell and Martha McClemmy. Research of Dr. George Bishop indicates that Mary was the wife of John Sturgis. His wife at the time of his death was called Molly and she was most probably a second wife and mother of his three youngest children. Proof for this marriage is not known.
He married First Wife. John was living in Accomack in 1763. He bought land from Daniel Sturgis, son of John of Worcester, in 1767. 1783 Tax List shows him with "Rochester," "Double Purchase" and "Sturgis' Chance," 2M, 3F. 1790 census: 1M-16, 1M16+, 3F. John's first wife is unknown. It is thought that his second wife was Molly Purnell, daughter of Matthew & Martha McClemmy Purnell.
John Sturgis(IV) and First Wife had the following children:
111
i.
Nancy5 Sturgis. She married (N) Richardson.
112
ii.
Littleton Sturgis was born about 1750. Littleton died before 1783 in Worcester Co., MD. Father
administered his estate. (Vern Skinner)
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113
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Zadock Sturgis was born about 1757.
John Sturgis(IV) and Mary Purnell had the following children:
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115
v.
John Sturgis(V) was born after 1774.
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116
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Eleanor "Nelly" Sturgis was born about 1788.
51. Joshua4 Sturgis (John3, John2, John1) birth date unknown. Joshua died 1792 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married Rachel (wife of Joshua Sturgis). He is cited in the will of his brother, John. He is most probably the Joshua Sturgis Sr. living in Wicomico Hundred, Worcester, in 1783. Also probably the Joshua Sr. who was a Revolutionary Patriot. He bought "Safeguard" from David Cathell as Joshua Sturgis of John in 1774. In 1783 he is shown with tracts "Addition" in Wicomico Hundred, Somerset, "Safeguard," and "Manor Land." 3M, 5F.
A Joshua Sturgis, Jr. is shown as witness to the will of George Parker in 1767, when Parker leaves "Wickeness" to his son, John. Elijah and Elijah Laws, Jr. are also witnesses to this will. That this Joshua may be the son of Captain Joshua is only suggested by his being called "Jr." and his proximity to the property "Wickedness" and Elijah Laws. Captain Joshua Sturgis does not name a son nor has information been found suggesting that Captain Joshua even had a son. He is probably Joshua d. 1792, son of John Sturgis III, but is also shown in this report as ?Joshua son of Captain Joshua Sturgis.
Joshua Sturgis and Rachel(wife of Joshua Sturgis) had the following children:
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117
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Polly or Molly5 Sturgis.
118
ii.
William Sturgis. William received "Addition" in Somerset County.
119
iii.
Joshua Sturgis. He received land (unnamed).
120
iv.
John Sturgis. John died about 1795. This is probably the John Sturgis who died about 1795 and whose wife was
Susanna. Next of kin were Joshua Sturgis and Molly Richardson. In 1783, he had 1M and 4F in Wicomico Hundred with properties "Friend's
Goodwill," and "Winder's Addition."
121
v.
Sarah Sturgis. She married (N) Duer befire 1786.
53. Daniel4 Sturgis (John3, John2, John1) was born about 1731. Daniel died May 14, 1788 in Poquoson, VA.
He married Jane Bratton about 1749. Jane died December 12, 1801 in Poquoson, VA. He patented "Sturgis' Chance," and "Double Purchase." He is probably the Daniel Sturgis who was at Cedar Creek Hundred, DE, for the 1782 Tax List. He sold land to John Sturgis, son of John, in 1767. He is no doubt the Daniel Sturgis paying tax on "Double Purchase" in 1768 and 1769. (descendants researched by Gerald Collins)
Daniel Sturgis and Jane Bratton had the following children:
122
i.
Laban5 Sturgis was born about 1753. Laban died January, 1796 in Poquoson,
VA. He may be the same Laban as shown on the 1782 Tax List in Delaware. He was of age in 1774.
123
ii.
James Armstrong Sturgis was born 1755. James died December 7, 1790 in Poquoson, VA. He may be the same
James as shown on the 1782 Tax List in Delaware. He married Esther (N) and had children: James Armstrong, Jr., George b. 1778 d. April 4,
1863, Zadock d.c. 1843, Samuel M., b.c. 1785, Jane, b. June 13, 1788 d. October 12, 1841.
124
iii.
John Sturgis was born about 1757. John died January, 1825. He married Hannah or Anna Wright about 1789 in York
Co., SC. Their children: Jane Bratton b. 1790 d. after 1824, Martha Elisabeth b. May 24, 1792 d. June 13, 1876, James Bratton b. December
10, 1794 d. March 18, 1867, Sarah Jane b. July 17, 1797 d. August 17, 1874, John Richardson b. December 25, 1798 d. May 23, 1874, Nancy Anna
b. 1801 d. after 1880, William Draper b. October 3, 1803 d. August 6, 1976, Arcadia b. 1805 d. after 1824, Rebecca b. March 1, 1806 d. July
19, 1883, Melinda M. b. December 1, 1808 d. April 16, 1882, Dr. Daniel Bartlett b. June 17, 1811 d. March 16, 1897.
125
iv.
Joshua Sturgis was born July 29, 1760. Joshua died January 1, 1845. He married Mary McMurry. Their children:
Nancy b. before 1793, Daniel b.c. 1794, Joshua L. b. June 12, 1795 d. May 19, 1848, Abigail b. before 1800, Samuel McMurray b. before 1800
d. between 1845-1856. Joshua married Jane Neely about 1800 in York Co., SC. Their children: Elisabeth Synthia b. September 18, 1802 d.
August 4, 1881, Mary b. December 25, 1802 d. March 5, 1870, Matthew Neely b. September 14, 1806 d. February 15, 1882, Elizabeth Tirzah b.
December 8, 1807 d. December 12, 1874, Thomas White b. 1812 d. 1884, Jane B. d. October 1, 1814.
126
v.
Mary Sturgis was born about 1764. Mary died October 4, 1816 in Clinton Co., OH. She married David Wilson
about 1796.
127
vi.
Daniel Sturgis was born February 17, 1768. Daniel died April 9, 1828 in Poquoson, VA. He married Frances
Thompson and had children: Mary b. July 13, 1795, Cynthia Jane b. June 3, 1800 d. May 23, 1885, William b. September 29, 1802 d. October 6,
1875.
57. Outten4 Sturgis (Capt.) (Jonathan3, John2, John1) was born about 1730. Outten died 1796 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married twice. He married Martha Purnell. Martha was the daughter of John Purnell and Martha Bowen. Martha died after 1780. Her mother's will calls her Martha Sturgis; the administration of her sister's estate calls her wife of Outten Sturgis in 1752.
He married Sarah Cord (Atkinson Townsend) after 1792. Sarah was born July 10, 1744. Sarah was the daughter of William Cord and Rachel(wife of William Cord). Sarah died May 19, 1816 in Worcester Co., MD. Sarah Atkinson Townsend was twice widowed and was probably the daughter of William Cord. She wrote her will October 7, 1807 and named six children by her previous marriages to Joshua Atkinson and James Townsend. (Henry C. Peden, Jr., Revolutionary Patriots of Worcester & Somerset Counties, Willow Bend Books, Westminster, MD, 1999; Floyd C. Otter, Ash Tree Echo, Jan. 1981, Vol. XVI, p.37, Fresno Genealogical Society)
He made a will in Worcester Co., MD, September 18, 1795. Outten's will was probated in Worcester Co., MD, October 25, 1796. Outten served in the Lower House of the Maryland Legislature from Worcester County 1778-1779; Committee of Observation 1776; Commissioner of the Tax 1777-1778; Judge of the Court of Appeals under the Act to Procure Troops 1778; County Court Justice 1787-1795. He took the Oath of Allegiance in Worcester County in 1778 before the Hon. Nehemiah Holland and rendered patriotic service by supplying corn for the use of the military on March 8, 1780, and July 10, 1780. (Henry C. Peden, Jr., Revolutionary Patriots of Worcester & Somerset Counties, Willow Bend Books, Westminster, MD, 1999)
In 1755, Outten bought part of "Pharsalia" called "Buck Neck"; In 1795, he left 300 acres to daughters Polly, Martha and Esther. (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Land Records, p. 472). In 1768, George & Martha Stewart of Accomack sold 295 acres "Kings Neck" to Martha Sturgis. In 1790, Outten and Martha sold the 295 acres fo Joshua. In 1796, George Turner sold 39 acres to Joshua of Outten. The 1783 tax list shows Outten with "Pharsalia," and "King Harry's Neck," 2 males, five females.
He is called son-in-law by Martha Selby in her 1780 will. His wife at the time of his death was Sarah. Outten and Sarah are named in a claim of Atkinsons heirs against James Townsend's estate and that Outten and Sarah are guardians to William Cord Townsend. (David V. Heise, Worcester Co. MD Orphans Court Proceedings Vol I) he mentions a grave for his wife now deceased. He named granddaughter Elizabeth Custis Sturgis, grandson William Custis and granddaughter Polly Custis, and sons-in-law Benjamin Gunby, James Selby and Benjamin Aydelotte as executors. He names his daughters Polly Selby, Martha Aydelotte and Esther Gunby. Outten added a codicil naming Esther, daughter of Abraham Outten Sturgis.
Outten Sturgis(Capt.) and Martha Purnell had the following children:
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Thomas Purnell5 Sturgis.
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129
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Joshua Sturgis.
130
iii.
Esther Sturgis. She married Benjamin Gunby in Worcester Co., MD, July 12,
1796. Named in her father's 1795 will and her grandmother's 1780 will. She joined with her sisters and their husbands to sell land given
them by their father.
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131
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Mary Sturgis.
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132
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Daughter Sturgis.
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133
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Martha Sturgis was born before 1780.
60. Jonathon4 Sturgis (Jonathan3, John2, John1) was born after 1737. Jonathon died before 1783.
He married Mary (wife of Jonathan Sturgis) before 1770. He was under age in 1758. He repatented land in 1760. Jonathan is not shown in the 1783 tax list.
Jonathon Sturgis and Mary(wife of Jonathan Sturgis) had the following children:
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134
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Abraham Outten5 Sturgis.
135
ii.
?William Sturgis. ?William died 1784.
136
iii.
Elijah Sturgis was born about 1758. He was administrator de bonis non of William Sturgis d. 1784. Revolutionary
Patriot. He had a lot in Snow Hill in 1783 and listed 3M and 4F. In 1790 census 1M16+, 2F.
64. John Outten4 Sturgis (Sr.) (Daniel3, John2, John1) was born 1731. John died 1816 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married Sarah (wife of John O. Sturgis). John Outten Sturgis served as 2nd Lieutenant, Worcester Militia, Snow Hill Battalion, Capt. Samuel Smyley's Company, August 30, 1777 and is shown as 2nd Lieutenant, Worcester Militia Wicomico Battalion, Capt. Samuel Smyley's Company July 15, 1780. He took the Oath of Allegiance in Worcester County in 1778 before the Honorable Joshua Townsend. (Henry C. Peden, Revolutionary Patriots of Worcester & Somerset Counties)
John received "Robinsons Inheritance" from his father in 1749; John and wife Sarah sold 250 acres in 1769 to Parker Selby of Parker. John left "Friends Assistance" to his son, James, and grandson Henry Sturgis of John. He purchased 26 acres of "Conveniency" from Littleton Dennis in 1773 but had 150 acres in the 1783 tax. John purchased 228 1/2 acres of "The Hammer" from Moses Nelson in 1809 and left to his son James 28 1/2 acres. (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Land Records) 1783 Tax List: "Conveniency" 4M, 4F.
He named grandsons, Henry, Handy Mills and John O. Sturgis of son John O. Sturgis; to his son James he left 150 acres "Convenience", 50 acres of "Friends Assistance", and 28 1/2 acres of "Addition to the Hammer". He named daughters Priscilla Nelson, wife of Joel, Sarah Nelson wife of William; granddaughter Mary Bell Nelson wife of George, sons Joshua and Daniel; granddaughter Margaret Nelson daughter of Jonathan Nelson; granddaughter Leah Brattan Sturgis, Sarah Mills Sturgis, Catherine Sturgis all daughters of John O., and his "daughter-in-law" Leah Sturgis widow of son John O. Sturgis. Witnesses were Joseph Stevenson, Ezekiel Wise and Parker Selby.
John Outten Sturgis(Sr.) and Sarah(wife of John O. Sturgis) had the following children:
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137
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James5 Sturgis.
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138
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Priscilla Sturgis.
139
iii.
Sarah Sturgis. She married William Nelson.
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142
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John Outten Sturgis(Jr.) was born about 1756.
68. Isaiah4 Sturgis (William3, Daniel2, John1) birth date unknown. Isaiah died 1767 in Accomack Co., VA.
He married Adah (wife of Isaiah Sturgis). Adah died 1767 in Accomack Co., VA. Her will was dated December 17 and probated December 29, 1767. She named her children. Southy Simpson was named executor and witnesses were Anne Copes and William Parker. (Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co., VA, p. 238) He died intestate; administration was granted to Adam Sturgis and secured by William Sturgis and Parker Copes. (Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co. VA, p. 209)
Isaiah Sturgis and Adah(wife of Isaiah Sturgis) had the following children:
79. Absalom4 Sturgis (Richard3, Richard2, John1) birth date unknown. Absalom died 1773 in Accomack Co., VA.
He married Esther (wife of Absalom Sturgis). The will of Absolum Sturgis was dated April 28, 1773 and probated October 26, 1773. He named his wife and children. (Stratton Nottingham, Wills & Administrations of Accomack Co. VA)
Absalom Sturgis and Esther(wife of Absalom Sturgis) had the following children:
150
i.
Americus5 Sturgis. Americus died 1795 in Accomack Co., VA. In
1774, John Sill left his land to his daughters, Ann Ritter Hinman and Mary Boggs, and the balance to Americus Sturgis and John Pitts.
Americus sold his 50 acres to Peter Hack, Sr. in 1778. Americus sold 200 acres at A14 in 1780 "now possessed by Christian Sill and
Frederick Kellam" to Frederick Kellam. Whitelaw did not know how Americus fit into this land in Accomack County. (Ralph T. Whitelaw,
Virginia's Eastern Shore, pp. 605, 653)
152
iii.
Mary Sturgis. Mary died prior to 1795. She married (N)Martin.
153
iv.
John Sturgis. John died before 1795.
82. John4 Sturgis (Richard3, Richard2, John1) birth date unknown. John died before April 30, 1744.
Richard named a grand daughter, Betty Sturgis, daughter of John Sturgis, deceased. It is not known that John Sturgis was his son or his son-in-law. (John may have had a daughter who married a John Sturgis)
John Sturgis had the following child:
154
i.
Betty5 Sturgis was born before May, 1744.
109. Levin5 Sturgis (John4, Richard3, John2, John1) was born about 1743. Levin died after 1820.
He married Betty (wife of Levin Sturgis). He served as a Private, Worcester Militia, Snow Hill Battalion, in Capt. John Parramore's Company, 1777. He is shown as Sergeant, Worcester Militia, Wicomico Battalion, Capt. John Parramore's Company, July 15, 1780. He took the Oath of Allegiance in Worcester in 1778 before the Honorable John Selby. (Henry C. Peden, Revolutionary Patriots of Worcester & Somerset Cos.)
Levin was in possession of the 100 acres "Hog Quarter" which was given by his grandfather, Richard, to his father, John; and the 56 acres of "Timber Quarter" surveyed for his father, John, in 1750. In 1771, Joshua and Elizabeth Duer deeded 31 acres "Goose" to Levin Sturgis. In 1774, he is shown with "Hog Quarter," "Timber Quarter," "Offall Swamp," and part "Goose." In 1783, Levin is shown with properties 100 acres "Hog Quarter," 56 acres "Timber Quarter," 23 acres "Milbourn's Savannah," and 31 acres "Goose," with 4 males and 2 females. 1790 census Worcester Co. MD: 3M-16, 2M16+, 3F. In 1792, Levin and wife, Betty, deeded 31 acres "Goose" back to Joshua Duer. 1792 he also sold to Joshua Duer 22.25 acres "Offall Swamp," "Timber Quarter," and part "Hog Quarter." (Dryden, Worcester Land Records)
1800 census, Worcester Co. MD: 01210-01010 as Levin Sturgis. There is another Levin Sturgis 20010-00010, and a Levin Sturgis, Jr. 00010-10010. 1810 Census, Worcester Co. MD: 00111-00101. 1820 census Worcester Co. MD as Levin Sturgis, Sr.
Levin Sturgis and Betty(wife of Levin Sturgis) had the following children:
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i.
John6 Sturgis. He is shown as John of Levin and was of age in 1800.
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157
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Peter Sturgis was born about 1784.
84. Outten5 Sturgis (Thomas4, Richard3, John2, John1) birth date unknown. Outten died after 1795.
He married Mary (wife of Outten Sturgis) befire 1787. He was known as Outten of Thomas. The 1783 Tax List shows him with tract "Shaftsbury," 1M, 3F. He served as a Private, Worcester Militia, Snow Hill Battaltion, Capt. Samuel Smyley's Compan, 1777; Private, Worcester Militia, Wicomico Battalion, Capt. Samuel Smuley's Company, 1st Class, July 15, 1780. He took the Oath of Allegiance in Worcester County in 1778 before the Honorable John Selby. (Henry C. Peden, Revolutionary Patriots of Worcester & Somerset Cos.)
Outten Sturgis and Mary(wife of Outten Sturgis) had the following child:
158
i.
John6 Sturgis. By consent of his father, Outten Sturgis of Thomas, he was bound
out to Richard M. Richardson in 1795 to learn the trade of a seaman. (David V. Heise, Worcester County, MD Orphans Court Proceedings
1777-1800, p. 213)
85. John5 Sturgis (Thomas4, Richard3, John2, John1) birth date unknown. John died about 1807 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married twice. He married Tabitha (wife of John Sturgis) before 1783. He married Tabitha Brumbly in Worcester Co., MD, 1796. The 1783 Tax List shows John with "Chance," 1M, 2F. John of Thomas took the Oath of Allegiance in Worcester County in 1778 before the Honorable Joshua Townsend. (Henry C. Peden, Revolutionary Patriots of Worcester & Somerset Cos.) 1800 census of Worcester County shows 2M-10, 1M26-45, 2F-10, 1F10-16, and 1F26-45. John's only two children identified by name are James and George. Any children by his first wife, also named Tabitha, are unknown.
John Sturgis and Tabitha Brumbly had the following children:
159
i.
James6 Sturgis. He is cited as an orphan in 1807.
88. Richard5 Sturgis (III) (Richard4, Richard3, John2, John1) was born before 1755. Richard died after 1810.
He married twice. He married (N) Harper about 1770. (N) was the daughter of John Harper and Catharine Adams. (N) died before 1798. He married Leah Gunn in Worcester Co., MD, December 18, 1798. Leah was the widow of John Gunn d. 1791 Worcester Co. She had a daughter by her first marriage named Nancy. She is named in the will of Elizabeth Truitt d. 1806 as Leah Sturgis and her daughter Nancy Gunn was also named. No relationship was given. The 1783 Tax List shows Richard with "Widow's Lott," "Hardship Branch," and "Sturgis Choice", 3M, 5F
1790 census of Worcester Co: 2M-16, 2M16+, 4F
1800 census of Worcester Co.: 1M16-26, 1M45+, 1F-10, 2F16-26, 1F45+
In 1808, Richard and wife Leah sold "Sturgis' Choice" to George Nelson.
1810 census is difficult to read, but the entry appears to read Richard Sturgis SENR 1M45+, 1F-10, 1F26-45
From census records, Richard may have had other children living in his household, along with his step-daughter, Nancy Gunn.
There is a Richard Sturgis Sr. in the 1820 census of Worcester County (p. 181) and there is Levi of Richard. No will or administration for a Richard Sturgis has been located. From the census, it would appear that Richard had four daughters and a third son; however, no further information has been located.
Richard Sturgis(III) and (N) Harper had the following children:
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Levi6 Sturgis was born about 1770.
162
ii.
Richard Sturgis(IV) was born before 1774. Probably the Richard Jr. in 1810 census of Worcester County. He may be the
Richard Sr. in 1820 census at Snow Hill, Worcester Co. (p.181) shown with a male 45+ and a female 45+.
94. Daughter5 Sturgis (Stephen4, Richard3, John2, John1) birth date unknown.
She married (N) Hosier before 1798.
Daughter Sturgis and (N) Hosier had the following child:
163
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Sally Sturgis6 Hosier was born before 1798.
102. Martha5 Sturgis (Joshua4, Richard3, John2, John1) was born January 27, 1783.
Martha Sturgis and Caleb Jones had the following children:
164
i.
John S.6 Jones was born April 6, 1814.
165
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Thomas Handy Jones was born April 15, 1816. He married Mary Atlanta Selby February
12, 1845.
166
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Nancy Jones was born before 1817.
167
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Major Jones was born before 1817.
110. Jacob5 Sturgis (William4, William3, John2, John1) birth date unknown. Jacob died 1810 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married Catherine (wife of Jacob Sturgis). Jacob is cited in the will of Joshua Sturgis in 1773 as Jacob of William. Jacob was a Revolutionary Patriot. In 1774, he is shown with "Jacob's Lot" and "Friends Assistance." In 1783 he is shown with the same two tracts, 1M, 3F.
Jacob Sturgis and Catherine(wife of Jacob Sturgis) had the following children:
168
i.
Joshua6 Sturgis. Joshua died 1825. He was of age in 1800 and shown as
Joshua Sturgis of Jacob.
169
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Priscilla Sturgis. Priscilla died before 1830. She married William Noble in
Worcester Co., MD, 1781. William was the son of James Noble(Jr.) and Mary(wife of James Noble). (William G. Scroggins)
170
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Catharine Sturgis. She married Charles B. Harris in Worcester Co., MD, July
17, 1801. Charles was the son of Charles Harris and Mary Green.
113. Zadock5 Sturgis (John4, John3, John2, John1) was born in Worcester Co., MD about 1757. Zadock died 1835 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married Zipporah (wife of Zadock Sturgis). Zipporah's surname is not known. She was named in the will of Zipporah Rackliffe Rownds Teague in 1822. Jacob Teague was married to Zipporah Rackliffe Rownds. Zadock is linked on several occasions to Jacob Teague and John Bishop (son of Benjamin). Dr. William R. Bishop indicates that this Zipporah is not the sister of John Bishop and daughter of Benjamin Bishop d. 1767. Zadock received "Rochester" from his father. 1783 Tax List - no land, 1M, 0F. 1790 census: 2M-16, 2M16+, 4F. 1800 census: 3M-10, 2M10-16, 1M16-26, 1M26-45, 1F-10, 2F10-16, 1F26-45. 1810 census: 2M10-16, 1M45+, 2F16-26, 1F45+. 1830 census: 1M40-50, 1M70-80, 2F40-50.
Research of Vern Skinner from Worcester Estate Dockets: Zadock Sturgis and Jacob Teague were sureties for estate of Esther Pettit in 1801, administered by John Bishop. Zadock Sturgis and Jacob Teague were sureties for estate of John Wright in 1800, administered by Atlanta Wright and John Bishop. Zadock Sturgis and Jacob Teague were sureties for estate of Hannah Riggen in 1795 with John Bishop, administrator. Zadock rejected administration of the estate of Esther Sturgis in 1806.
Zadock werved as Private, Worcester Militia, Sinepuxent Battalion, Capt. William Purnell's Co., 8th Class, 1779/1780. He rendered patriotic service by collecting cattle for the use of the military on October 25, 1781. (Henry C. Peden, Revolutionary Patriots of Worcester & Somerset Cos.)
Zadock made his will May 27, 1831, probate August 21, 1835. He named children: Mary, Elizabeth, John and Thomas and left real estate to two daughters. A codicil dated May 17, 1835 gave his daughters authority to sell 100 acres purchased of Samuel Ennis called "Wright Farm." Witnesses to will: David K. Hopkins, Thomas R. Rownd and John Sturgis Jr.; witness to codicil: Jacob Wonnell. (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Co. MD Will Book LPS, f.50)
Zadock Sturgis and Zipporah(wife of Zadock Sturgis) had the following children:
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Littleton Sturgis was born about 1780.
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174
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John Sturgis was born 1795.
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Thomas Sturgis was born 1798.
115. John5 Sturgis (V) (John4, John3, John2, John1) was born in Worcester Co., MD after 1774.
He married three times. He married Nancy Bishop in Worcester Co., MD, June, 1797. Nancy was born about 1779. Nancy was the daughter of John Bishop(Capt.) and Ann Goderd. John Sturgis married a Nancy Bishop in 1797. It is not proved that it was Nancy, daughter of John Bishop d. 1820.
He married Polly Waters in Worcester Co., MD, May 29, 1805. He married Mary Rounds (Rownd) in Worcester Co., MD, 1816. Mary was the daughter of Hampton Rounds (Rownd) and Zipporah Rackliff. Mary released her dower in 1851. She is probably the Mary Sturgis, age 63, living in the household of Thomas S. Porter in 1850. John inherited remainder of his father's land at "Rochester."
1800 census: 2M-10, 1M26-45, 1F26-45 1810 census: probably the John 1M-10, 1M10-16, 1M16-26, 1M26-45, 2F10-16, 1F16-26, 1F26-45, 1F45+ 1820 census - is he the John Sr.
John Sturgis marriages: Nancy Bishop in 1797; Polly Waters in 1805; Mary Rownd in 1816. This his first wife was Nancy Bishop is by deduction through Worcester marriage records, census and the various John Sturgis; however, there appears to be some sort of relation to Major Mumford d. 1816.
John is probably the John Sturgis, executor of estate of Major Mumford in 1816 and who Mumford called 'friend.' Major Mumford also named John Sturgis, son of John in his will.
John Sturgis(V) and Nancy Bishop had the following children:
176
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Zadock6 Sturgis was born about 1798. Zadock died after 1830. He married Peggy Bennett July 26, 1826. Zadock appears on the 1830 census.
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John Sturgis(VI) was born 1800.
178
iii.
Ellen Sturgis was born about 1802. Ellen died before 1839. She married
Nehemiah Dorman December 7, 1826.
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William Sturgis was born 1803.
John Sturgis(V) and Mary Rounds (Rownd) had the following children:
180
v.
Hester "Hetty" Sturgis was born about 1820. She married Peter Cherrix in Worcester
Co., MD, October 22, 1839.
181
vi.
Zipporah Sturgis was born about 1821. She married Elijah Knock in Worcester Co.,
MD, May 3, 1845.
182
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?Elisabeth Sturgis was born about 1823. ?Elisabeth died about 1850. She married
Thomas S. Porter in Worcester Co., MD, January 7, 1847.
116. Eleanor "Nelly"5 Sturgis (John4, John3, John2, John1) was born about 1788. Eleanor died after 1850.
She married William H. Richardson in Worcester Co., MD, November 20, 1807. William was the son of Whittington Richardson and Polly or Molly Sturgis. Many of William's descendants are listed in an estate distribution in 1888. It is not proved that Nelly married William H. Richardson.
William H. Richardson and Eleanor "Nelly" Sturgis had the following children:
183
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Matilda6 Richardson was born about 1808.
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Mary A. Richardson was born about 1812.
185
iii.
William Richardson was born about 1816. William died before 1888.
186
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Benjamin T. Richardson was born 1817.
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Littleton James Richardson was born 1822.
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Ellen Richardson was born about 1824.
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Zadock H. Richardson was born about 1828. He married Elizabeth B. Deverix January
16, 1850.
117. Polly or Molly5 Sturgis (Joshua4, John3, John2, John1) birth date unknown.
She married Whittington Richardson before 1786. Whittington was the son of Charles Richardson(Jr.) and Mary Bratten(Broughton). Whittington died 1825 in Worcester Co., MD. Her father called her Molly Richardson in his will.
Polly or Molly Sturgis and Whittington Richardson had the following children:
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George6 Richardson.
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191
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William H. Richardson.
192
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Elizabeth Richardson.
193
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Hulda Richardson was born 1786. Hulda died 1847.
128. Thomas Purnell5 Sturgis (Outten4, Jonathan3, John2, John1) birth date unknown. Thomas died 1782 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married Mary Selby. Mary was the daughter of Zadock Selby(Sr.) and Tabitha Truitt. Mary was not named in her father's will, but her daughter was called granddaughter of Zadock Selby in 1795.
He made a will in Worcester Co., MD, February 4, 1782. Thomas's will was probated in Worcester Co., MD, February 26, 1782. He was named by Martha Selby as grandson in her 1780 will. Thomas named his wife and father-in-law and daughter. A Thomas Sturgis, Private, Worcester Militia, Wicomico Battalion, Capt. William Handy's Company, 7th Class July 15, 1780 and a Thomas Sturgis, Private, 5th Maryland Line who enlisted July 5, 1777 and was reported as "left out" in July, 1778, are shown in Peden's book, followed by the date of death for Thomas Purnell Sturgis. (Henry C. Peden, Jr., Revolutionary Patriots of Worcester & Somerset Counties, Willow Bend Books, Westminster, MD, 1999) Thomas Purnell Sturgis is shown as a silversmith with Lot 11 in Snow Hill, MD.
Thomas Purnell Sturgis and Mary Selby had the following child:
194
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Betsy Custis or Curtis6 Sturgis was born 1781. She
married George Selby in Worcester Co., MD, December 20, 1797. Betsy was under 16 at the time of her father's will.
129. Joshua5 Sturgis (Outten4, Jonathan3, John2, John1) birth date unknown. Joshua died before 1798.
He married Joanna Guy about 1790. Joshua of Outten was a Private in the Worcester Militia, Wicomico Battalion, Capt. Fisher Walton's Company, 6th Class, on July 15, 1780, during the Revolution. (Henry C. Peden, Jr., Revolutionary Patriots of Worcester & Somerset Counties, Willow Bend Books, Westminster, MD, 1999) He was named in his grandmother, Martha Selby's, will of 1780. He purchased 295 acres "Kings Neck" from his parents in 1790 and in 1796 bought 39 more acres from George Turner. (Ruth T. Dryden, Worcester Land Records, p. 346)
Joshua Sturgis and Joanna Guy had the following children:
195
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Sally6 Sturgis was born 1791.
196
ii.
Leah Sturgis was born about 1793. Probably died prior to 1802.
197
iii.
Nancy Sturgis was born 1796.
131. Mary5 Sturgis (Outten4, Jonathan3, John2, John1) birth date unknown.
She married James Selby. Named in her father's 1795 will and in her grandmother's 1780 will. She joined with her sisters and their husbands to sell land given them by their father.
Mary Sturgis and James Selby had the following child:
198
i.
Nancy6 Selby. She married Jonathan Garrison.
In his introduction to the 1973 edition of Stratton Nottingham's "Wills & Administrations of Accomack County, Timothy Field Beard writes
(p. ix) "Mary Sturgis, the wife of James Selby, and the mother of Nancy Selby Garrison (his line), was the daughter of Capt. Outten
Sturgis......"
132. Daughter5 Sturgis (Outten4, Jonathan3, John2, John1) birth date unknown.
She married (N) Custis (husband of Dtr. Sturgis).
Daughter Sturgis and (N) Custis(husband of Dtr. Sturgis) had the following children:
199
i.
William6 Custis. Named by his grandfather, Outten Stugis, in 1795.
200
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Polly Custis. Named by her grandfather, Outten Sturgis, in 1795.
133. Martha5 Sturgis (Outten4, Jonathan3, John2, John1) was born before 1780.
She married Benjamin Aydelotte before 1796. Benjamin died 1826 in Worcester Co., MD. He made a will in Worcester Co., MD, March 1, 1826. Benjamin's will was probated in Worcester Co., MD, March 10, 1826. He named his wife, Martha, and children by his will. He named grandchildren: Peter Thomas Aydelotte, Susan Aydelotte and Esther Aydelotte, but not who their parents were. Called granddaughter by Martha Selby in 1780. Her father names her Martha Aydelotte in 1795. She joined with her sisters and their husbands to sell property left them by their father.
Martha Sturgis and Benjamin Aydelotte had the following children:
201
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Benjamin P.6 Aydelotte.
205
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Esther Aydelotte. She married Unknown Mills(husband of Esther Aydelotte).
206
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Martha Aydelotte. She married John Payne. She was called Martha Payne by her
father's will and a John Payne was witness to the will.
134. Abraham Outten5 Sturgis (Jonathon4, Jonathan3, John2, John1) birth date unknown. Abraham died 1797 in Accomack Co., VA.
He married Mary (wife of Abraham O. Sturgis). Abraham is named as the father of Esther in the will of Outten Sturgis. He is shown in the 1790 Worcester census.
Abraham Outten Sturgis and Mary(wife of Abraham O. Sturgis) had the following child:
207
i.
Esther6 Sturgis was born before 1796. She is named in a codicil to the will of
Outten Sturgis.
137. James5 Sturgis (John Outten4, Daniel3, John2, John1) birth date unknown. James died 1828 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married twice. He married Sarah C. (wife of James Sturgis). Sarah died December 8, 1846 in Coventry Parish. Mrs. Sarah Sturgis was a communicant at Dividing Creek Church along with Mrs. Cannon, John R. Sturgis (child), James Sturgis (child) and Joshua Sturgis (child). (Coventry Parish Records, no date)
He married Daughter Jones. Daughter was the daughter of Thomas S. Jones. Her father, Thomas, named her three children in his will, calling them grandchildren. Will dated March 22, 1828, probate April 10, 1828, wife Sarah farm where I live, exor; after death fo son George Henry Sturgis -21, to son John Raymon Sturgis 50A Friends Assistance, 28A 1/2 Addition to the Hammer, lands adj. that I have bond of conveyance from Hugh Nelson; to John Mills Nelson in trust for daughter Mary Brittingham; to sons Joshua Hitch Sturgis, David James Sturgis, daughters Matilda Grace Nelson, Sally Bratten Sturgis, Elizabeth Catherine Sturgis; witnesses: Joshua Stevenson, Samuel Harper, John C. Handy.
James Sturgis and Sarah C.(wife of James Sturgis) had the following children:
209
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David James Sturgis. He married Sarah A. Stevenson in Worcester Co., MD,
October 22, 1850.
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Elizabeth Catherine Sturgis.
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211
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John Raymond Sturgis was born about 1822.
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212
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Joshua Hitch Sturgis was born about 1826.
James Sturgis and Daughter Jones had the following children:
213
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Mary Brittingham Sturgis. John Mills Nelson was named to oversee.
214
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Matilda Grace Sturgis.
215
viii.
Sally Bratten Sturgis.
138. Priscilla5 Sturgis (John Outten4, Daniel3, John2, John1) birth date unknown.
Priscilla Sturgis and Joel Nelson had the following child:
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Eliza6 Nelson was born 1814.
142. John Outten5 Sturgis (Jr.) (John Outten4, Daniel3, John2, John1) was born about 1756. John died 1810 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married twice. He married Sarah Bratton about 1790. He married Leah Mills about 1802. Leah died before 1837. 1790 census: 1-0-3. John died intestate. His children were named in his father's 1814 will.
John Outten Sturgis(Jr.) and Sarah Bratton had the following children:
217
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Handy Mills6 Sturgis. He married Catharine Q.
Harper in Worcester Co., MD, December 18, 1820. Catharine was the daughter of Samuel Adams Harper. Catharine was named in her
father's will and given his dwelling plantation. He left her 7 acres "Addition to Chance" and "Tarr Kill Ridge." (Ruth T. Dryden,
Worcester Land Records, pp. 104, 622)
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Henry Sturgis was born after 1790. Henry was named as son of John O. Sturgis, Jr. by his grandfather in 1816. He was
given part of a tract called "Friends Assistance."
John Outten Sturgis(Jr.) and Leah Mills had the following children:
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219
iii.
Leah Bratten Sturgis.
220
iv.
Sarah Mills Sturgis. She married twice. She married an unknown person. She married Henry Brittingham January 9, 1832. Her mother named her Sarah M. Brittingham in her will.
221
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Catherine Sturgis. She married William T. Stevenson January 29, 1828.
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John Outten Sturgis(III) was born 1803.
157. Peter6 Sturgis (Levin5, John4, Richard3, John2, John1) was born about 1784. Peter died before 1850.
He married Betsey Dukes in Worcester Co., MD, 1810. 1820 census, Worcester Co. MD: 4M-10, 1M26-45, 1F-10, 1F26-45, as Peter of Levin. 1830 census Worcester Co. MD: 1M-5, 1M5-10, 2M10-15, 2M15-20, 1M40-50, 1F-5, 1F10-15, 1F40-50. Next to Peter is Sally Sturis with 1F-5, 1F20-30, 1F30-40. 1840 census, Worcester Co. MD: 1M5-10, 1M10-15, 1M15-20, 1M20-30, 1M50-60, 1F10-15, 1F50-60.
Peter Sturgis and Betsey Dukes had the following children:
223
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?James7 Sturgis was born in S. Charleston, Kanawah Co., WV about 1811.
224
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?John Sturgis was born in Worcester Co., MD about 1815.
161. Levi6 Sturgis (Richard5, Richard4, Richard3, John2, John1) was born in Worcester Co., MD about 1770. Levi died after 1822.
He married Daughter Williams in Worcester Co., MD, about 1795. Daughter was born about 1774. Daughter was the daughter of John Williams and Nancy "Nanny" Guthrie. John Williams died intestate in 1782. He was the son of Littleton Williams, who left a will dated January 10, 1769. John Williams married Nancy "Nanny" Guthery/Guthrie, daughter of Joshua & Mary Guthery. Joshua Guthery's will dated 1787 and probated October 6, 1788 named his daughter, Nancy Williams, and his grandson, John Williams (wills at Ocean City Lifesaving Museum transcribed by Susanne B. Hurley). Orphans court records show young John Williams, Jr. as age 5 on 25 June last, and appointed guardian Nancy Williams; sureties were Joshua Guthery and Zadock Selby, August 15, 1788. Then on August 2, 1797, John Williams of John, now over 14, selects Levi Sturgis as his guardian; sureties: Richard Sturgis & Thomas Jones. (David V. Heise, Worcester Co. MD Orphans Court Proceedings, Vol. I) It would appear that young John Williams' mother, Nancy Guthery Williams, is deceased by 1797 and he selects his sister's husband, Levi Sturgis, as his guardian. Levi is shown born between 1755-1774 in 1800 census. In 1800, he is enumerated on the same page as his father, Richard, and his name appears "Levin:" 2M-10, 1M26-45, 1F26-45. In 1810: 2M10-16, 2M16-26, 1M26-45, 1F-10, 1F10-16, 1F16-26, 1F45+. 1810 census: 2M10-16, 2M16-26, 1M26-45, 1F-10, 1F10-16, 1F16-26, 1F26-45. He is shown as living on land of John Richardson, heir of Robert M. Richardson (MH15:291) In 1820 he is shown as Levi of Richard and is enumerated one line away from Zadock Sturgis, Esq., next to Parker Selby, then William Selby of Zadock: 2M16-26, 1M45+, 1F16-18, 1F16-26, 1F26-45. Levi does not appear in the 1830 census for Worcester or Somerset.
At court on August 2, 1797, Levi Sturgis was chosen guardian by John Williams, orphan of John. Sureties were Richard Sturgis and Thomas Jones. (David V. Heise, Worcester County, MD Orphans Court Proceedings, Vol. I) John Williams is over age 14 and it would appear that his mother, Nancy Williams, is now deceased and that young John Williams, Jr. selected his sister's husband as his guardian. In 1801, as guardian to John Williams, he was discharged from passing accounts. (JBR3:191). In 1809, Levi Jones, of James, age 17, was bound to Levi Sturgis to learn trade of farmer; sureties: James Sturgis, John Sturgis (MH7:552).
In 1803, Levi purchased 7 1/2 acres of The Hammer from Hugh Nelson. He is shown in the deed as Levi of Richard. In the 1820 census, he is also shown as Levi of Richard. The land at The Hammer would have put Levi in close proximity to cousin, James Sturgis d. 1828, who also owned land that was part of this tract. Levi's granddaughter would marry James' son, John Raymond Sturgis, who inherited his father's lands at The Hammer.
In a deed dated December 19, 1822, Littleton Sturgis, Levi Sturgis and Isaac Sturgis deed to James B. Robins, Chattel., Worcester Co. (Liber AO, f.243, researched by Vern Skinner)
Levi Sturgis and Daughter Williams had the following children:
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Littleton7 Sturgis was born about 1797.
226
ii.
Isaac Sturgis was born in Worcester Co., MD about 1800. Isaac died after 1822. Isaac appears on a deed
with Levi and Littleton in 1822, Worcester County.
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iii.
Daughter Sturgis was born in Worcester Co., MD about 1803.
173. Littleton6 Sturgis (Zadock5, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born about 1780. Littleton died 1811 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married Jane Wilson in Worcester Co., MD, 1805. Jane was the daughter of James Wilson(Dr.) and Sabora Bishop. Jane died before 1826. Littleton is shown in the 1810 census with 1M-10, 2M16-26, 1F16-26, 1F45+. 1820 census shows his widow: 1M10-16, 1F26-45.
Littleton Sturgis and Jane Wilson had the following child:
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James W.(Wilson) L.(Littleton)7 Sturgis was born 1809.
174. John6 Sturgis (Zadock5, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born 1795. John died 1865 in Worcester Co., MD.
He married twice. He married Jane Wilson in Worcester Co., MD, 1820. Jane was the daughter of James Wilson(Dr.) and Sabora Bishop. Jane died before 1826. He married Andesia Evans in Worcester Co., MD, 1826. Andesia was born 1794. Andesia died 1866 in Worcester Co., MD. (birth & death - cemetery records) John married twice, his first wife being the widow of his brother, Littleton. John had three other daughters by Andesia Evans, all born between 1830 and 1840; all appear to have died young. The 1850 census shows John & Jane Sturgis with Sally M. Q. Sturgis and Martha A. Purnell, age 9, in their Worcester Co. household.
John's will was dated July 20, 1865 and filed August 8, 1865, naming daughter Mary J. Sturgis, 18 acres, son Zadock; sureties H.R. Pitts, J. H. Sturgis, Robert Franklin. Inventory filed August 2, 1865; amount: $967.30. List of Debts, amount: $600.00. Accounts September 11, 1866. Payments to both children. (TT#8/433, EH#5/123 (or 270), EH#5/127, TPP#6/459)
John Sturgis and Jane Wilson had the following children:
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Zadock7 Sturgis was born about 1822.
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ii.
William Thomas Kennedy Sturgis was born in Worcester Co., MD January 25, 1825. William died before 1830.
Worcester Parish Register.
John Sturgis and Andesia Evans had the following child:
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Mary Ironshire Sturgis was born in Worcester Co., MD July 6, 1828. Mary died about 1915 in Worcester Co.,
MD. Birth from St. Martin's Parish Register. Will of 1915 named her heir as Alfred H. Holby of Philadelphia, PA. (Worcester Co.
Wills, EPD#10:352, Inventory Liber EPD#16:174, Accounts Liber EPD#17:156-research by Vern Skinner)
175. Thomas6 Sturgis (Zadock5, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born 1798. Thomas died after 1850.
He married Sarah Rounds 1817. Sarah was the daughter of Hampton Rounds (Rownd) and Zipporah Rackliff. She was named in the will of her uncle, James Rackliffe in 1790. This is probably the Thomas Sturgis on 1820 census, Snow Hill, Worcester Co. MD (p. 181) with a male 16-26, 2 females 16-26 and a male -10.
Thomas Sturgis and Sarah Rounds had the following children:
232
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Charles R.7 Sturgis was born 1818.