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Author Archives: Sterling Historical Society
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
Little Red Schoolhouse
The Little Red Schoolhouse at Sterling Centre is on both, the National Register, and the New York State Register of Historic Places. It is listed on the Registers as Sterling … Continue reading
Sterling Grist Mill Complex
The Sterling Grist Mill Complex in Sterling Center is on both, the National Register of Historic Places, and the New York State Register. map The Sterling Historical Society authoried the applications for … Continue reading
Cottage Farm
The Cottage Farm‘s application for inclusion on the New York State Register of Historic Places was reviewed by the New York State Preservation Board on March 7, 2012 and was approved … 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
Myron C. Peters
Myron C. Peters lived in Sterling with his parents, John and Mary Thatcher Peters, who had come to Sterling from England in 1837. Myron married Delphine “Della” Washburn. Myron and … Continue reading
Pierre Dumas
Pierre Dumas was the first European to establish permanent residence within the township of Sterling, New York. He settled at Sterling Valley in 1805 and his sons probably arrived with … Continue reading
Peter Dumass
Peter Dumass was the son of Pierre Dumas and Mary Huntley (or some sources say Hartley?) Dumas, Sterling’s first settlers. Peter may have been Sterling’s second settler, having arrived at the … Continue reading
John Ingersoll
John Ingersoll served during The American Revolution as one of the corps known as George Washington’s Life Guards. If you have more information about John Ingersoll or an image of … Continue reading
Benjamin Franklyn Hills
Benjamin Franklyn Hills (179? – 187?) A fisherman at North Fair Haven, he served during the War of 1812. He is interred at Sterling Center Cemetery, Sterling, New York, plot … Continue reading