Sterling’s Veterans


Fair Haven’s George Ingersoll Post is named for Sterling’s first soldier to fall during World War I. George Ingersoll was the great-grandson of John Ingersoll who served during the American Revolution as one of George Washington’s bodyguards, then known as “life guards.”

These pages are dedicated to all of the women and men of Sterling and Fair Haven who have served to protect our freedoms. If you know of someone born here, who lived here, came here after serving or is buried here, please send their information to us so we can acknowledge their service.

William Flack

Posted on November 7, 2017 by webmaster

William Flack was born about 1842 in County Caven, Ireland. His parents were Samuel and Margaret Jane Hall Flack.The family immigrated to the USA from Ireland in 1848 and lived … Continue reading →

Captain Joseph F. Divine

Posted on March 17, 2016 by webmaster

Joseph F. Divine was born in Hopkinton, Massachusetts in 1771 to John and Mary Nurse Divine. About 1802 he married Esther Wilmarth (or Wilmot).  They were founding members of the … Continue reading →

James C. Irwin

Posted on March 9, 2016 by webmaster

James C. Irwin, the son of William and Elizabeth “Betsy” Irwin, was born in Sterling on August 9, 1838. He spent his life in the Town of Sterling where he served as … Continue reading →

Thomas C. Lester

Posted on December 24, 2014 by webmaster

Thomas C. Lester (1842…) Son of James and Symantha Skeel Lester. 110th New York State Volunteers enlisting  1862 His brother, Charles Lester, also served during the Civil War. If you have any additional … Continue reading →

Charles Adelbert Lester

Posted on December 24, 2014 by webmaster

Charles Adelbert Lester (1845 May 16…) Son of James and Symantha Skeel Lester. Private in the 184th New York State Volunteers born  1845 May 16 enlisting  1865 August 25 discharged  1865 … Continue reading →

William Holmes

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Sterling Historical Society

William Holmes emigrated from England and lived in Sterling.  He served in Company F of the 110th Regiment of the New York Volunteers.  He died on June 30, 1863.  The battle … Continue reading →

James H. Bishop

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Sterling Historical Society

This dog tag belonged to James H. Bishop of Martville.  Who was James H. Bishop and when did he serve?  Who is Miss L. Mathews? If you have any information … Continue reading →

William Hewitt

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Sterling Historical Society

William Hewitt married Emma Peters. They lived in Sterling. born 1826 July 17 in Sterling, New York died 1898 December 23 in Sterling, New York William served during the Civil … Continue reading →

George Edward Ingersoll

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Sterling Historical Society

The first Sterling man to die in service to his country during the First World War was George Ingersoll.  The George E. Ingersoll American Leagion Hall in Fair Haven is named … Continue reading →

John H. Peters

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Sterling Historical Society

John H. Peters was the son of John and Mary Thatcher Peters who emigrated from England to Sterling in 1837.   John H. Peters married Alice Ann Irwin.  They lived in … Continue reading →

Moses Bridges

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Sterling Historical Society

Moses Bridges married Ellen J. Peters (sister of Myron Peters).  They lived in Sterling and Fair Haven. born  1829 died   1896 Moses served during the Civil War.  More information is … Continue reading →

William Alexander, Earl of Stirling

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Sterling Historical Society

The township of Stirling was named for Major General Lord Stirling of the Revolutionary War.  Though he never visited the area, he is mentioned here for lending his title to … Continue reading →

George E. McIntyre

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Sterling Historical Society

Private George E. McIntyre was born in Fair Haven, New York.  He was the son of Elmer and Laura Waldron McIntyre.  George grew up on Richmond Avenue in Fair Haven and … Continue reading →

Clarence McIntyre

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Sterling Historical Society

“Tosh” McIntyre was born in Fair Haven, New York.  He was the son of Elmer and Laura Waldron McIntyre. born       1924 in Fair Haven, New York married 19__ to Nancy … Continue reading →

Elwyn L. McIntyre

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Sterling Historical Society

Elwyn L. McIntyre was born in Fair Haven, New York.  He was the son of Elmer and Laura Waldron McIntyre. born        1910 in Fair Haven, New York married  19__ to Jane Parsons … Continue reading →

Marshall Waldron McIntyre

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Sterling Historical Society

Staff-Sergeant Marshall McIntyre was born in Fair Haven, New York.  He was the son of Elmer and Laura Waldron McIntyre.  born        1919 in Fair Haven, New York married  1943 Sept … Continue reading →