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Rufus W. Sterling

Birth	:	1849 Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	29 May 1917 Byrdtown, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Asbury Cemetery, Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.9748240, -75.8347100
Description	:	IN REALMS OF REST. Mr. Rufus Sterling, an aged and highly respected citizen of Asbury district, died at his home in Byrdtown on Tuesday last, aged 74 years. The deceased had been in failing health for sometime past, and although his death was not unexpected, it was a great shock to the community. Mr. Sterling was a waterman by vocation, and a devout member of Asbury M. E. Church. He is survived by the following children: Messrs. Andrew, Nicholas, Tubman, Ernest, Wellington and William Sterling, Misses Nettie, Dora and Maggie Sterling, and Mrs. Oscar Lawson. Funeral services were... Read More	IN REALMS OF REST. Mr. Rufus Sterling, an aged and highly respected citizen of Asbury district, died at his home in Byrdtown on Tuesday last, aged 74 years. The deceased had been in failing health for sometime past, and although his death was not unexpected, it was a great shock to the community. Mr. Sterling was a waterman by vocation, and a devout member of Asbury M. E. Church. He is survived by the following children: Messrs. Andrew, Nicholas, Tubman, Ernest, Wellington and William Sterling, Misses Nettie, Dora and Maggie Sterling, and Mrs. Oscar Lawson. Funeral services were held from the late home on Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. V. E. Hills, and interment was in Asbury cemetery. "The Times" joins with the community in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones. The Crisfield Times, Crisfield, Maryland, Saturday, June 2, 1917, p. 5 _______ Rufus W. Sterling (1846-1917) was the son of Isaac Sterling and Peggy Sterling. He married twice: 1) Caroline Grace Lawson (27 Jul 1871) and 2) Effie May Sterling (18 Feb 1894) Children by 1st marriage to Caroline Grace Lawson: Caroline Sterling, d. young William Andrew Sterling (1873-1948) Nicholas Sterling (1876-1951) Alex Tubman Sterling (1880-1953) Rufus W. Sterling (1883-1884) Noland B. Sterling (1887-1889) Children by 2nd marriage to Effie Sterling: Ernest T. Sterling (1897-1918) Isaac Wellington Sterling (1899-1925) William James Sterling (1901-1972) Lola Margaret 'Maggie' Sterling Mason Fisher (1901-1991) Nora Belle Sterling Lawson (1894-1993) Nettie E. Sterling Meisling (1905-1979) Dora Lillian Sterling Quirk (1910-1992)

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Where is Rufus W. Sterling's memorial?
Rufus W. Sterling's memorial is located at: Asbury Cemetery, Crisfield, Somerset County, USA.
When did Rufus W. Sterling death?
Rufus W. Sterling death on 29 May 1917 in Byrdtown, Somerset County, Maryland, USA
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Latitude: 37.9748240
Longitude: -75.8347100

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Spouse

Children

William Andrew Sterling

(1873 - 1948)

Alex Tubman Sterling

(1880 - 1953)

Nora Belle Sterling Lawson

(1896 - 1993)

Ernest T. Sterling

(1897 - 1918)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Asbury Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9748240, -75.8347100

2. Union Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9729100, -75.8344600

3. Sterling Plot
Lawsonia, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9728760, -75.8321510

4. Sterling Plot
Lawsonia, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9672470, -75.8315350

5. Isaac Lawson Cemetery
Lawsonia, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9745930, -75.8226510

6. Peyton Road Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9685450, -75.8247400

7. American Legion Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9833200, -75.8448700

8. Cullin Cemetery
Lawsonia, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9692760, -75.8207420

9. Crisfield Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9835230, -75.8459740

10. Nelson Plot Jenkins Creek
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9667230, -75.8485960

11. James Lawson Cemetery
Byrdtown, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9615640, -75.8425480

12. Somers Cove Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9774900, -75.8535600

13. Mariners Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9897003, -75.8308029

14. George Tyler Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9597717, -75.8394833

15. Byrd Family Burial Ground
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9596290, -75.8405380

16. Byrdtown Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9589800, -75.8372020

17. Byrd Family Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9588710, -75.8371070

18. Lawson Cemetery
Byrdtown, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9577020, -75.8345526

19. Nelson Family Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9915080, -75.8274930

20. Somerset Memorial Veterans Cemetery
Crisfield, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9905910, -75.8221237

21. Cox Family Cemetery
Hopewell, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9990000, -75.8120060

22. Noah Ward Cemetery
Daugherty Town, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0073460, -75.8433360

23. Hopewell Church Cemetery
Hopewell, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0116330, -75.8164300

24. Hopewell Cemetery
Hopewell, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0116400, -75.8162500