Descendants of Aaron STURGES (1760-1842)
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1.
Aaron STURGES
DAR PATRIOT INDEX:
Aaron STURGES, b. 6-20-1760, d. 10-23-1842, m. Sarah Morehouse, Pvt CT (Pension)
Fairfield County, CT, Greenfield Church Records--LDS Film #004,199:
p. 104:
6 Jul 1760, Baptism of Aaron STURGES, son of Daniel STURGES & Mary BEERS
HISTORY & GENEALOGY OF OLD FAMILIES OF OLD FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT, by Jacobus, Vol. 2:
27 Jun 1782, Marriage of Aaron STURGES and --- MOREHOUSE of Norwalk (Greens Farm Church)
Pension Record S. 31389, Aaron STURGIS of Connecticut:
Aaron STURGIS of Saratoga County, New York, was a musician in company of Captain Mills, commanded by Col. Webb in the Connecticut line for 3 years, from 1777 to 1780.
Certificate of pension issued 27 August 1832 and sent to Hon. J.W. Taylor, Ballston Spa, N.Y.
Letter to Pensioner, 6th May 1841:
Paid from 4 Sep 1838 to 4 Sep 1840;
To Illinois from 4 Sep 1840 to July 1841, notification to Princeton, Illinois;
paid from 4 Sep 1840 to 4 March 1841;
Paid from March 4 to 4 Sept 1841;
Letter to Pension, 2 May 1843, paid as above to 1 of 7 children from 4 Sep to 23 Oct 1842, agent notified 3 Dec 1844;
Paid from 4 Sep, notified 7 Dec 1844. Dead
State of New York, Saratoga County:
Aaron STURGIS of Ballston states that on 9 June 1818, a pension certificate was issued to him for rate of $8 per month, that we was denominated a private, instead of a fifer and that he did not make application to have the mistake corrected because it made no difference in the rate of pension. He was a fifer for three years in company commanded first by John Mills and second by Ten Eyck who was adjutant of the Regiment commanded by Col. Webb in Gen. Huntington's Brigade of the Connecticut line.
He has lived in Ballston for more than 40 years and wishes new certificate under act of June 7, 1832, paid to him at Ballston Spa P.O. Saratoga County, New York
Signed: Aaron STURGIS
23 Aug 1832
Saratoga County, New York, 21 April 1818:
appeared Aaron STURGIS, aged 57 years, resident in Ballston, enlisted in Greenfield, Connecticut, as a fifer in company commanded by Captain John Mills in the second regiment commanded by Col. Charles Webb in the Connecticut line sometime in the month of March or April, 1777 for three years,
he continued to serve until 31 December 1779 when he was discharged in the state of New Jersey, he was in skirmish near the sawpits in New York and in the battle of Monmouth in New Jersey
Signed: Aaron STURGIS
Nov. 26, 1841:
Aaron STURGIS, a pensioner on roll of Carmi, Illinois, paid $88 per annum, from 4 Sep 1840 to 4 March 1841
Bureau County, Illinois, June 3, 1841:
Affidavit of Moses STURGIS and Horace A. Childs, regarding Aaron STURGIS who appeared on 16 Apr 1841
February 5, 1844:
One of the seven children of Aaron STURGIS deceased a pensioner on the pension roll of Illinois, received $88 per annum from 4 Sep to 23 Oct 1842
Aaron STURGIS died Oct. 23, 1842:
"In 1841, he removed to Ill. to be near a portion of his children taking the remaining children with him. 7 children are mentioned. Names given of six are Walter M., Deborah, Eli, Sally, Moses and David. No other data or file as to family."
May 15, 1844:
Six of the seven children of Aaron STURGES deceased a pensioner on the pension roll of Illinois, received $88 per annum from 4 Sep 1842 to 23 Oct 1843
Saratoga County, NY, Church Records--LDS Film #533,502:
Ballston Center Presbyterian Church Record, 1775-1877:
Oct 21, 1786, Records of the Proceedings of the first Presbyterian Church at Balls Town, by Wm. Schenck, M.V.D.: 3. Aaron STURGIS & 4. Sarah, his wife
May 4, 1788, Received on Profession: Aaron STURGIS and his wife
May 4, 1788, was baptised by me: Walton Morehouse Son of Aaron STURGES W.S. no. 82
August 20, 1790. The present members of this church are ye following: 18. Aron STURGIS & 19. Sarah, his Wife
1790 FEDERAL CENSUS, ALBANY COUNTY, NEW YORK:
p. 306:
Aaron Sturges household:
1 male over age 16
1 male under age 16
2 females
Saratoga County, NY, Church Records--LDS Film #533,502:
Ballston Center Presbyterian Church Record, 1775-1877:
July 3, 1791, were baptized: Lidia Daughter of Aaron STURGES
List of Church Officers:
Date of Election--Sept. 22, 1795 Trustees: Aaron STURGES (1st Class, term expires 1796)
Date of Election--Sept. 21, 1796 Trustees: Aaron STURGES, resigned, 1799. Apr. 8, 1799: Lloyd Wakeman, in place of Aaron STURGES
1800 FEDERAL CENSUS, SARATOGA COUNTY, NEW YORK:
p. 1116:
Aaron Sturges household:
2 males age 0-10
1 male age 10-16
1 male age 26-45
3 females age 0-10
2 females age 10-16
1 female age 26-45
Saratoga County, NY, Church Records--LDS Film #533,502:
Ballston Center Presbyterian Church Record, 1775-1877:
Jan 1, 1802, List of Members includes Aaron Sturge and Sarah, his wife
Marriage, Jan 18, 1803: Duncan McDonald & Anna STURGES, Fees $1
Record of Burials: January 1803 Lucinda, daugr. of Aaron STURGIS, age 2 years
Baptism, May 13, 1804: Lynda & Cyntha, children of Aaron STURGES
Record of Burials: Sep. 5, 1805 Cyntha, child of Aaron STURGES
Record of Burials: Sep. 10, 1806 Mary Daughter of Aaron STURGES
Baptism, Sept 14, 1806: Mary, daur. of Aaron STURGES
List of Church Officers:
Date of Election--Mar. 12, 1807 Deacons: Aaron STURGES, died after Jan. 1, 1826.
March 1807 Aaron STURGES --Deacons; Communicants: Sarah, wife of Aaron STURGES
Baptism, Dec 17, 1809: Moses, son of Aaron STURGES
1810 FEDERAL CENSUS, SARATOGA COUNTY, NEW YORK:
p. 212B:
Aaron Sturges household:
1 male age 0-10
2 males age 10-16
1 male age 16-26
1 male over age 45
1 female age 10-16
2 females age 16-26
1 female age 26-45
Saratoga County, NY, Church Records--LDS Film #533,502:
Ballston Center Presbyterian Church Record, 1775-1877:
Marriage, Nov 12, 1812: Oliver Danforth & Sally STURGES, Fees $2
Fairfield County, CT, Norwalk, Deeds--LDS Film #005,010:
Book 22:
pp. 644-645:
Aaron STURGES and Sarah STURGES of Balls Town, NY, husband and wife, for $65,
to Charles MOREHOUSE of Norwalk, CT, all interest and claim in piece of land lying in Norwalk at Popler plain, containing 6 acres, adj. heirs of Joseph Smith, wife of Stephen MOREHOUSE, being all the right to land which appertained to Sarah as heirs to her late mother, wife of Michael MOREHOUSE deceased
21 October 1816
Signed: Aaron STURGES, Sarah-x mark-STURGES
Wit: David Judah, James Gray
1820 FEDERAL CENSUS, SARATOGA COUNTY, NEW YORK:
p. 210:
Aaron Sturges household:
1 male age 10-16
1 male age 26-45
1 male over age 45
1 female age 10-16
2 females age 26-45
1 female over age 45
Saratoga County, NY, Church Records--LDS Film #533,502:
Ballston Center Presbyterian Church Record, 1775-1877:
Received April 24, 1825: Lydia Sturge
Catalogue of members in communion with the church in Ballston,
Jan 1st, 1826: 8. Aaron STURGES, Dead; 9. Sarah, his wife, Died, Feby 12, 1838
1830 FEDERAL CENSUS, SARATOGA COUNTY, NEW YORK:
p. 010:
Aaron Sturges household:
1 male age 40-50
1 male age 60-70
1 female age 30-40
1 female age 60-70
Saratoga County, NY, Church Records--LDS Film #533,502:
Ballston Center Presbyterian Church Record, 1775-1877:
List of Burials: Feby. 12th 1838 Sarah, wife Aaron STURGES, 72 years
1840 FEDERAL CENSUS, BUREAU COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
p. 197:
Aaron Sturgess household:
1 male age 50-60
1 male age 80-90
1 female age 40-50
Sarah MOREHOUSE
Saratoga County, NY, Church Records--LDS Film #533,502:
Ballston Center Presbyterian Church Record, 1775-1877:
Catalogue of members in communion with the church in Ballston,
Jan 1st, 1826: 8. Aaron STURGES, Dead; 9. Sarah, his wife, Died, Feby 12, 1838
List of Burials: Feby. 12th 1838 Sarah, wife Aaron STURGES, 72 years
3.
Anna STURGES
Birth and death dates from A STURGES FAMILY STORY by Art Danforth, 1982. Saratoga County, NY, Church Records--LDS Film #533,502:
Marriage, Jan 18, 1803: Duncan McDonald & Anna STURGES, Fees $1
4.
Walter Morehouse STURGES
Birth and death dates from A STURGES FAMILY STORY by Art Danforth, 1982. Saratoga County, NY, Church Records--LDS Film #533,502:
Ballston Center Presbyterian Church Record, 1775-1877:
May 4, 1788, was baptised by me: Walton Morehouse Son of Aaron STURGES
5.
Lewis STURGES
Data on this family came from A STURGES FAMILY STORY by Art Danforth, 1982.
6.
Lydia STURGES
Birth and death dates from A STURGES FAMILY STORY by Art Danforth, 1982. Saratoga County, NY, Church Records--LDS Film #533,502:
Ballston Center Presbyterian Church Record, 1775-1877:
July 3, 1791, were baptized: Lidia Daughter of Aaron STURGES
Received April 24, 1825: Lydia Sturge 1860 FEDERAL CENSUS, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
Town of Channahon:
p. 264:
Household/Family #321/292:
Esther Adams, age 79, Lady, $1500 real estate, $200 personal property, born CT
Lucy C. Adams, age 43, Lady, born CT
Luthem A. Hathaway, age 25, female, Lady, born NY
*Lida Sturges, age 69, Lady, born CT A STURGES FAMILY STORY, by Art Danforth, 1982:
p. 82:
"Lydia wrote a number of times to her nephew James Sturges, and at least from 1845 to 1862 she lived in Channahan, Will County, Illinois. On November 6, 1863, she wrote to James and Ellen Sturges from the home of friends in Tiskilwa where she'd been staying the past year."
p. 85:
"In 1862, Lydia (a principal link in the Sturges correspondence chain) complained she'd heard nothing from the folks in Oregon for some time. Then came a February 1862 letter from Eudora, one of Moses' daughters, again referring to Orvill who was very ill and was identified as David's son."
10.
Lucinda STURGES
Birth date came from A STURGES FAMILY STORY by Art Danforth, 1982. Saratoga County, NY, Church Records--LDS Film #533,502:
Ballston Center Presbyterian Church Record, 1775-1877:
Record of Burials: 8 January 1803 Lucinda, daugr. of Aaron STURGIS, age 2 years
11.
Lynda STURGES
Birth and death dates from A STURGES FAMILY STORY by Art Danforth, 1982. Saratoga County, NY, Church Records--LDS Film #533,502:
Ballston Center Presbyterian Church Record, 1775-1877:
Baptism, May 13, 1804: Lynda & Cyntha, children of Aaron STURGES
12.
Cynthia STURGES
Birth date from A STURGES FAMILY STORY by Art Danforth, 1982. Saratoga County, NY, Church Records--LDS Film #533,502:
Ballston Center Presbyterian Church Record, 1775-1877:
Baptism, May 13, 1804: Lynda & Cyntha, children of Aaron STURGES
Record of Burials: Sep. 5, 1805 Cyntha, child of Aaron STURGES
13.
Mary STURGES
Birth date from A STURGES FAMILY STORY by Art Danforth, 1982. Saratoga County, NY, Church Records--LDS Film #533,502:
Ballston Center Presbyterian Church Record, 1775-1877:
Baptism, Sept 14, 1806: Mary, daur. of Aaron STURGES
Record of Burials: Sep. 10, 1806 Mary Daughter of Aaron STURGES
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