In 1870 Joseph "Sturgess" and wife Jane were residing in Eufaula, Barbour County, AL. Their places of birth were listed:Georgia. Joseph was aged 30. His wife, Jane, was aged 32. Their children: Anna, Thomas, and Martha were born in AL.
Thomas married in AL. He and his wife Lillia and son removed first to South Dakota, where two children were born. They finally settled in Woodbury County, Iowa. Thomas was a "Postal carrier."
Any information about Joseph and Jane would be appreciated.