-
Let us know by eMail at:
info@SterlingHistoricalSociety.Org
or by snail-mail at:
Sterling Historical Society
P. O. Box 114
Sterling, NY 13156
or leave a message Here. -
-
Sterling’s Veterans
Captain Joseph F. Divine
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
Gordon Louis “Bunker” Hill
Born on Cayuga Street in North Fair Haven December 13, 1916, Gordon Hill‘s family took to calling him Bunky at an early age, after a character in the Sunday comic strip … Continue reading
