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STEARNS William C 1884-1963

t42MountOlivet — 2009-11-07 15:30:53Z

STEARNS William C 1884-1963

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STEARNS Fannie Sue 1889-1958

t42MountOlivet — 2009-11-07 15:30:02Z

STEARNS Fannie Sue 1889-1958

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STEARNS M Leonissa SISTER -1947

t42MountOlivet — 2009-11-06 13:26:54Z

STEARNS M Leonissa SISTER -1947

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Re: Stearns Family History

DebbieSpinden — 2009-10-13 22:38:39Z

No I don't think they're the same. I found out my aunt, her youngest daughter, was born in 1910 so I sent off for her birth certificate. Hopefully there is one and if so, maybe it will give her full name. Frustrating to not be able to find out. I asked my cousin, aunts and uncles ... none of them know! They always just called her Grandma or Mama. Oh well, that's why I'm putting together a book for them for Christmas!

Re: Stearns Family History

Bettymunger — 2009-10-13 18:47:35Z

After looking again at my records I have a Dollie M. Stearns, b. 12/4/1872 in Waterloo, IA. Parents were Esleek Stearns and Mary Elizabeth Munger Stearns, they were from NY. Does this connect with your Dollie?
Betty

Re: Stearns Family History

DebbieSpinden — 2009-10-13 01:08:49Z

I have two different names for her. She died when my Grandfather was only 12. He said her name was Dollie Viola Mounger. His brother said her name was Dollie Leoro Munger. I suspect Dollie is a nickname. I can't find a thing on her. As I drive around and see these old cemeteries, I just know she's buried in one someplace. Thanks for getting back to me!

Re: Stearns Family History

Bettymunger — 2009-10-13 01:00:19Z

I couldn't find a Dollie Munger in my files. Did she have a middle name? I also couldn't find Derris Smith in my files. Sorry that I wasn't able to help you.
Betty

Re: Stearns family history

EaStearns — 2009-10-12 20:33:03Z

Charles Jay Stearns who married Lois (Lucas?Woods?) in the 1930s-1950s. From Indiana.

Re: Stearns Family History

DebbieSpinden — 2009-10-12 19:24:19Z

I'm looking for a Dollie Munger who married Derris W. Smith. Any connection?

Stearns, Charles & Lois, Deby & Katrina

EaStearns — 2009-09-27 05:08:55Z

Hello...

I have spent some time searching my husbands families and keep getting dead ends. Heres the info I have incase someone may be able to help.
My husband is Dorian J. Stearns-Woods,
Born to Deby J. Stearns
& Al Smith yet another mystery which involves a sister given up for adoption in the mid 1970's)

Deby Stearns father was Charles J. Stearns
and mother was Lois Lucas.
We no nothing of Charles.
Lois Lucas mothers name was Erma Hines.
Lois has a living sister named Carol.

Contact me here if you have any information that may help.

My husbands would be over joyed to know living family memebers or just have correct info.
His father died shortly before we located him,
and he cant find his sister.

things like that are more common than people like to think. (eom)

EaStearns — 2009-09-27 04:54:33Z

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Re: stearns history

carolstearns50 — 2009-09-23 19:16:17Z

Watertown Mass? That is where they lived isn't it? Carol
Where have you checked.

Re: Stearns Maine

preist99 — 2009-09-23 11:21:04Z

Dear jstearns45,

I am also related to Frank Griffin Stearns. I'd be interested in exchanging information. I also have some photos of Frank, his wife Ella. I also have a family potrait Of Frank and Ella and all of their children (including James Percival). I am descended from Robert Wilson. E-Mail me if you are interested!

Allice Stearns Abbott Lane from Bedford MA

EGGERTJ — 2009-09-16 21:31:31Z

Does anyone have any recent information about the descendants of Allice Stearns Abbott Lane of Bedford, MA? (Recent meaning after 1900.)

Allice was born Aug 13, 1764, daughter of Capt. Edward Stearns of
Bedford and Lucy Wyman Stearns. Allice grew up in Bedford and married
(1) Moses Abbott, Jr. of Bedford (c1761-1802) (ten children); and (2)
Stephen Lane of Bedford (?-1827) (one child). Allice died June 25,
1853 (some records say 1855), in the Charlestown home of her eleventh
child, Lydia Harriet Lane Hayward.

This information was gleaned from Bond's Genealogy and History of
Watertown, A.E. Brown's History of Bedford, van Wagenen's Stearns
Genealogy and Memoirs, and Willard E. Stearns' Memoranda of the
Stearns Family. These sources give more information of the
descendants to the time of their writing, generally 1860-1901.

I'd like to find more information on the descendancy of Allice Stearns
Abbot Lane into the 20th century. Specifically, how is she related to
Edgar J. Rollins of West Somerville MA, who bequeathed a sampler of
Allice's to the Concord Antiquarian Society Museum in 1942? Are there
any Rollins descendants still living? A portrait of Allice is
reproduced in A.E. Brown's book, where is the original?

I can offer information about Allice herself and her Bedford
connections. (I live in Bedford.)

Re: Stearns family

mstearns116 — 2009-09-16 16:14:37Z

Hello Sharon, have you had any luck collecting addotional background on Clark or Amanada? Thanks, Mike Stearns

Re: stearns history

carolstearns50 — 2009-09-12 15:27:19Z

I have taken our family tree back to Isaac and Mary and have all the lineage of our line to present. I quit doing this osme years ago but I did download all the info and am sure it is floating out there somewhere. contact me. Carol Stearns

Re: Justus Smith Stearns

davep146 — 2009-09-04 01:58:37Z

Yes I would be interested in the maps

I'm helping Justus Stearns great grandson assemble information for a family book, I have other materials that I can share with you to improve your archives on Stearns and Culver but no funds to work with.

Dave

Re: Justus Smith Stearns

baker5806 — 2009-08-22 16:15:46Z

Hi, We have some early maps for I believe Stearns & Culbert lumber compnay who had timber leases in this area charted on the original land survey maps for the state of florida. Can check more if you are interested.
Jeanette
Baker Block Museum
Baker, FL

Re: STEARNS in history of Billerica, MA, 1600's to 1900's

2008-12-05 06:55:13Z

Betty--thank you! I am showing Billerica, MA, for a great great grandfather, Bradley B. Stearns. Is your knowledge in a specific book, clerk of courts? IIf you have time, would you be so kind to point me in the right direction. Thank you--Elizabeth M. Allen, Helena, Montana

1959 obit for Francis Ivan Stearns

RedRiverTXOK — 2009-07-22 20:12:51Z

The Lawton Constitution
Lawton, Oklahoma
August 4, 1959

FRANCIS IVAN STEARNS
Snyder: Services for FRANCIS IVAN STEARNS, 60, well known resident of this area, were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the First Methodist Church with Rev. WALT HARGRAVES, First Christian Church pastor at McAlester, officiating. Burial was in Fairlawn Cemetery with Preston-Leckie Funeral Home in charge.

Born Sept. 22, 1899 in Meadville, Missouri, he came to Oklahoma in 1902. He was a graduate of the School of Business at Chillicothe, Missouri. He married the former Miss THELMA MCGEHEE of Snyder. The couple moved to their present home in the Laing community in 1931. Stearns died Aug. 1 in the office of a Frederick dentist of a heart attack where he had gone for the removal of a tooth. He had suffered from a heart condition for several years… Survivors are his wife, THELMA, and son TOMMY of the home; a daughter Mrs. JOE COSTEN of Muleshoe, Texas, and son CHARLES of Altus. Other survivors are a sister, Mrs. HARRY COOPER of Manitou, two brothers, RUSSELL and OREN of Muleshoe, Texas; and four grandchildren.

Re: John C. Stearns, seeking information on his murder in 1917

DRGroots — 2008-12-03 02:59:04Z

There is a newspaper article "W.P. Dunavant Shoots and Kills J. C. Starnes" in the Soliphone newspaper, Thursday, September 27, 1917 - transcribed by Sandy Hardin.

http://www.argenweb.net/greene/NEWSPAPERS/soliphone.htm

Greene County ARGENWEB: http://argenweb.net/greene

Re: Stearns family history

jstearns45 — 2009-07-16 22:32:18Z

Was your grand father Frank Guy Stearns. If so his brother was James Percival Stearns my grand father.

Re: Stearns Maine

jstearns45 — 2009-07-16 22:12:07Z

Elizabeth Osborne daughter of Dr. John Osborne of Belfast, Maine married Ezekiel Stearns 3rd born Dec. 29, 1800. One of the eight children was Frank Griffin Stearns my great grand father. My grand father is James Percival Stearns born July 27, 1877 in Kenduskeague, Waldo County Maine was one of Frank children. James Percival Stearns had four children, my father Russel Millard Stearns was born 1901 in Webster City Iowa.

A Stearns mystery – Polly and Ammi Stearns, Boston 1803

richcapen — 2009-06-19 00:23:46Z

Ammi Stearns married Polly Stearns (her maiden name) on 31 Jan 1803 in Boston. Ammi (1772-1847) was the 10th child of Benjamin Stearns and Hannah Segur according to a number of reliable sources.

According to “The History of the Town of Lexington” and other sources, Polly Stearns (about 1777-1853) was the daughter of Asahel Stearns and Mary Smith. Here’s the problem – Asahel Stearns was also the son of Benjamin Stearns and Hannah Segur.

Either the history books are wrong, or Polly Stearns married her uncle. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Rich
Clsk22@gmail.com

Re: Charles Stearns

nanablue2004 — 2009-04-04 18:00:35Z

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Norris Clayton Stearns
County: Vernon
State: Wisconsin
Birth Date: 15 Oct 1872
Race: White
Roll: 1674997
DraftBoard: 0

Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002
Name: Norris C. Stearns
Birth Date: 15 Oct 1871
Death Date: 13 Jan 1956
Death County: Stearns
Mother's Maiden Name: Starr
State File Number: 016328
Certificate Number: 016328
Certificate Year: 1956
Record Number: 1294128

you probably have all of the census etc

old tree info that might help
Mila Ann Starr d/o Lovel/lovell
Born: 30 Sep 1853
St Lawrence, [county], New York, USA
Died: 26 Dec 1872

Charles K Sterns
Born:
Died:
Marriage: 12 Jun 1869

This took a while
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Norris Sterns
Home in 1880: Bone Creek, Butler, Nebraska
Age: 7
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1873
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Relation to Head of Household: Something other than a direct relationship (Other)
Father's birthplace: New York
Mother's birthplace: Vermont
Neighbors: View others on page
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Lovell Starr 29
Luthera Starr 34
Oscar Starr 13
Murry Starr 12
Comfort Starr 10
Cora Starr 8
Nettie Starr 6
Hattie Starr 4M
Norris Sterns 7

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Lovel Starr
Age: 53
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1797
Birth Place: Vermont
Gender: Male
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Russell, Saint Lawrence, New York
Household Members: Name Age
Comfort Starr 2
Emily Starr 13
Lovel Starr 53
Polly Starr 10
Sarah Starr 30
Verness Starr 12

1870
Name: Lovell Starr
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1851
Age in 1870: 19
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: Jefferson, Vernon, Wisconsin
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View Image
Post Office: Newton
Household Members: Name Age
Sarah Vierson 50
Jacob Vierson 10
Lovell Starr 19
Emma Starr 15

SAME PAGE...
Name: Comfort Starr
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1848
Age in 1870: 22
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: Jefferson, Vernon, Wisconsin
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View Image
Post Office: Newton
Household Members: Name Age
Comfort Starr 22
Luthera Starr 25
Royal Starr 4
Marion Starr 2
Comfort Starr 3/12
NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS
Name: Charles Stearns
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1848
Age in 1870: 22
Birthplace: Vermont
Home in 1870: Jefferson, Vernon, Wisconsin
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View Image
Post Office: Newton
Household Members: Name Age
Charles Stearns 22 VERMONT
Maria Stearns 17
Charles Stearns 3/12

I AM NOT RELATED

REGARDS,

CONNIE

Alfred Palmer Stearns

NYIowan — 2008-12-24 14:52:35Z

I'm looking for information on parents of Alfred Palmer Stearns, b. 9 Jan. 1830 in Grafton, N.H., d. 13 Dec. 1922 in St. Charles, Minn., m. to Eliza Monty of Chazy, NY, December 1854, and left in April 1855 with family members for Minnesota, arriving in October. Eliza gave birth to my great-grandfather Frank Henry Stearns in November 1855. Family information says Alfred's parents were Henry and Lois Smith Stearns, NH farmers, and that Henry's father was the immigrant to U.S. Haven't been able to confirm that and I don't know if Alfred had siblings. I have info on Alfred and Eliza to trade. Thanks for any help you can give me.

LEE Kathryn STEARNS 1882-1945

t42CrownHill — 2009-02-11 22:28:31Z

LEE Kathryn STEARNS 1882-1945

I photographed this gravestone in the Crown Hill Memorial Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 201,088 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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Re: stearns history

curtiss62 — 2009-08-18 16:27:00Z

Dear Ms. Stearns:

I am most interested in finding out where Isaac Stearns and His Wife Mary Barker were buried. I am having a difficult time locating this.

Best regards,
Curtiss Stearns

Re: Stearns family history

curtiss62 — 2009-08-18 16:22:16Z

I am trying to find out information/location where Isaac Stearns and Mary Barker were buried. Let me know if you have this information.

Regards, Curtiss Stearns

Robert Stearn(e) Born 1856 at Pimlico London

Norman_Thursby — 2009-05-01 08:55:04Z

I am seeking information on the ancestors of Robert Stearne although the name may have been modified from Stearn or Stearns. Last identified in 1901 census as residing at 4 York Terrace, Suffield Park, Cromer, Norfolk. Occupation Bricklayer. His wife was Elizabeth Cully.

Seeking descendants of Silas Stearns (Starnes/Starns), b Union County, IL abt 1832

DonnaMarks2 — 2009-01-11 17:32:55Z

I'd like to hear from any descendants of Silas Stearns/Starnes/Starns. He was the oldest son of John Stearns/Starnes/Starns and Anna Cauble. I'm hoping you might have information about his father, who is my great-great grandfather.

Re: Villa and Fred Stearns

DonnaMarks2 — 2008-12-12 10:33:03Z

How old were they at the time?

Re: John C. Stearns, seeking information on his murder in 1917

DonnaMarks2 — 2008-12-11 03:46:58Z

Do you have any additional information on this man or his family, in particular his paternal grandfather? His paternal grandfather is my great-great grandfather. I currently don't have any other information on this person than what you provided in your message board post. I'm also looking for the parents of my great-great grandfather, and maybe a picture of him. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated!

John C. Stearns, seeking information on his murder in 1917

charlesross65 — 2008-12-02 17:35:25Z

Seeking death info/obit on John C. Stearns, b. ca 1853, Jackson Co., IL; mar. to Elizabeth Hagler, 4 Mar 1875 in Jackson Co., IL ; moved to Greene Co, AR ca 1900-1910. Family listed in 1910 Census for Clark TWP (under "Stearnes", age for John incorrectly given as 37); reported as "shot in the back" about 20 Sep 1917, probably in Paragould. Surviving children in Paragould, listed in brief obit in Murphysboro [IL] Independent, include: Mrs. Ruth Bradley, Mrs. John Foreman, Mrs. Lizzie Brewster, and James Stearns. 3 other surviving children reported living in So. Ill.

Re: John C. Stearns, seeking information on his murder in 1917

charlesross65 — 2008-12-03 03:17:28Z

Thank you for the information on the death of John C. Stearns. I failed to see this web site in my online search.

Re: Orlin George Stearns

egoboy — 2009-05-12 19:33:22Z

I have no direct knowledge of your folks in question, but like many family trees, the Stearns have some kinks and broken branches. Due to years and proximity we may indeed be related. My paternal grandfather John Stearns apparently went off to live another life when my father was 5 or so. This was in Sault Ste Marie, MI/Ont.

In trying to locate his current whereabouts I discovered my relationship to and enrolled in the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. A good part of my part of the Stearns family tree is posted here at ancestory.com.

Good luck and stay in touch!

Nancy "Fanny" Stearns and Joseph Walworth

PaulWalworth42 — 2009-05-18 17:46:30Z

Looking for the parents of Nancy "Fanny" Stearns
Nancy was born 27 April 1813 and died 1883 in Brookfield, Michigan
She Marred 9 Dec 1837 in Brookfield Michigan to;
Joseph Walworth Born 23 Feb 1813 in New York and Died 18 Jan 1875 in Brookfield Michigan
Thanks
Paul

Re: Charles Stearns

bstavrum1 — 2009-04-04 18:18:35Z

thank you for the information

Charles Stearns

bstavrum1 — 2009-03-15 20:29:23Z

I am looking for information on Charles Stearns he was married to Mila Annette Starr and then to Susie May Gordon.
Charles and Mila had my g-g-grandfather Norris Clayton Stearns born Oct 15 1870 or 1872. in Wisconsin. Norris married 1901 to Lenora Henderson and had 7 children, including my g-grandmother Elizabeth who is still alive and 99 years young.

Charles K Stearns/sterns

bstavrum1 — 2009-06-14 02:59:46Z

Looking for information on Charles Stearns born in NY or Vermont around 1848. married twice to Mila Starr and Susie Gordon.

Henry Gould Stearns

chaun1948 — 2009-07-13 06:45:51Z

I am trying to find info on the parents of Henry G. Stearns (who married Charlotte Brayton). I have them as William Stearns and Arathusa Smith but CANNOT find William's parents. Help please. Thanks!

Villa and Fred Stearns

SharonLeeCheney — 2008-12-12 05:37:38Z

In the 1880 census of Webster City, Hamilton, Iowa ,Villa and Fred Stearns are being care for by Aunt Maria O. Pratt. Who were their parents? Villa (Vila) marries James M Watson 24 Oct 1883 in Hamilton county. They move to Wendell, Lincoln, Idaho in 1910. Any hlep on this family would be appreciated.

Re: Stearns family history

almnormjr41 — 2009-03-13 09:04:37Z

I hope you get this . I am looking for info on a Sarah Stearns who married James Jackson Norman in Hillsborough Co , Florida in 13, June 1881. I have not been able to locate either of them but know for sure about marriage as it is documented in the library of USF, Tampa. Any help would be appreciated as these are key pieces in finishing my Norman line. Please e-mail me at almnormjr@aol.com and alfred.norman@pgnmail.com. My name is Al Norman, Thanks

Re: Charles Stearns, Jefferson, Maine

msmarylb — 2008-12-14 20:03:10Z

Thank you so much for your response. I don't know if this will help but it's something to look at. All I have on Hannah is that she was the daughter of Mary Cunningham and Charles Stearns. She was born on 27 Jul 1816. She was my GG Grandmother, married to John Brann.

Charles Stearns was her father, born about 1793 and he married Mary Cunningham born 1 Aug 1787. I believe Mary's parents were John Cunningham and Mary Murray. When was your deed dated? Mary had a brother William Cunningham born 2 May 1795. I don't see a Jane but I wonder if Mary Cunningham Stearns might have been called Jane since she and her mother had the same name? Something else to look into.

I've never been able to get anywhere with the Stearns. Like the Horns, who lived in Pittston I think, they are a brick wall.

You can contact me by email at ofhmhe@aol.com. Thanks again.

Re: Charles Stearns, Jefferson, Maine

preist99 — 2008-12-14 02:46:38Z

By Hannah I meant Mary

Re: Charles Stearns, Jefferson, Maine

preist99 — 2008-12-14 02:44:45Z

Finding information from Ballstown is incredibly difficult. There was an Ezekiel Stearns born 1774 in Ballstown (later Jefferson). His grandfather Ebenezer Stearns supposedly died in Ballstown ~1792-1798. What I can't explain yet is there appears to have been a second Ebenezer Stearns in the Ballstown area. He was born ~1767. It is possible that he may be the father of Charles. According to the 1800 census Ebenezer Stearns had two sons who would have been born between 1790 and 1800.

I've been trying to figure out what was going on with the Stearns' in the area. I suspect that this second Ebenezer (who may be your ancestor) was related to my family.

So as I was writing this I was looking over copies of some deeds I had I have a copy of a deed where a Jane Stearns is deeding property to William Cunningham! (Jane married into the Stearns Family). Was Hanna’s father William? To have a Stearns’ selling property to a Cunningham presents an interesting lead.

Let me know if any of this is helpful. I can send more info later if this looks like an interesting lead. Anything you could share about the Stearns' in the area?

Enoch and Ebenezer Stearns

preist99 — 2009-07-20 03:06:01Z

I'm looking for the parentage of Ebenezer Stearns father of Enoch Stearns.

I've been researching another line of Stearns that lived in he Jefferson, ME area. I think I know the parentage and would love to compare notes.

Re: info on John Stearns of Sault Ste. Marie Mi.

DavidStearns62 — 2008-12-30 19:15:01Z

Robert,
I believe I am your 3rd cousin. Your great-Grandfather, John Addison Stearns, was born in 18 Oct 1880 in Greenville, Illinois and died in 1952. He is buried in Montrose Cemetery, Greenville, Illinois. He was the son of Charles Edward Stearns and Ellen Rice. Charles and Ellen had a family of 8 children. John was the youngest. He joined the Navy in 1902 and was discharged about 1926. I believe he married Agnes Lewis (or so that is the name in our family Bible) on 23 Apr 1907 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They had one son, John, born 25 Jan 1908. John, Agnes and son John were enumerated in the 1920 census in Sault Ste. Marie. John was probably not present as he was also on a Navy census (U.S.S. Tattnall, Constantinople, Turkey, Military and Naval Forces). They were divorced according to the 1930 census in Greenville, Ill. He may have gone to Canada at some time, but I am not aware if he did. I believe he returned to the family homestead in Greenville, Illinois after his discharge. That is about all I have on your family descendants, but have a lot of information on John Addison Stearns' family and ancestors.
Hope to hear from you.
Regards,
David

Re: Stearns family history

jenney_stearns — 2008-12-21 22:07:35Z

hi my name is jenney i am also a stearns..my grandpa was kenny stearns i think hes like 90 not sure im trying to put my tree together butting having trouble any info u can give me i would thank you so much....

Chester V. Stearn in Kelso

TerriYoung70 — 2008-12-02 20:31:41Z

I have a newspaper from 1956 that includes an article about an auto accident that killed Chester V. Stearn of Kelso, Washington. I have kept the newspaper for other reasons but I thought this article might be of help to someone else. If you would like a copy of it, I can scan it for you. It says Chester was 23 years old and a veteran of the Korean war where he had "received various citations including a purple heart". He is buried in the Willamette National Cemetery, Portland. His widow's name was Estella and his parents' are listed as "Mr. and Mrs. Valentine" but I think this is a typo since one of his brothers is also named as "Valentine" Other information is included.