Son of James and Francina (Francis) Stirling and husband of Mary L. Stirling. Parents of:

Helen Sterling 1885 -

Michigan Marriage Record 1867 - 1952
Name: John W Sterling
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Year: abt 1858
Birth Place: Eaton Rapids
Marriage Date: 26 Dec 1883
Marriage Place: Convis, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Age: 25
Residence Place: Eaton Rapids, Michigan
Spouse: Mary E Vosburg
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Age: 27
Spouse Birth Place: Convis
Spouse Residence Place: Convis
Record Number: 6173
Film: 29
Film Description: 1885 Alcona - 1885 Lapeer

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: John W Sterling
Age in 1860: 2
Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1860: Eaton Rapids, Eaton, Michigan
Gender: Male
Post Office: Eaton Rapids
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
James Sterling 29
Francina B Sterling 21
John W Sterling 2

1880 United States Federal Census
about Watson Stirling
Name: Watson Stirling
Age: 22
Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1880: Eaton Rapids, Eaton, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James Stirling
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Name: Frencina Stirling
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Works In Store
Household Members:
Name Age
James Stirling 50
Frencina Stirling 41
Watson Stirling 22
Belle Stirling 17
Rena Stirling 10
Wm. Stirling 58

1900 United States Federal Census
about J Watson Stirling
Name: J Watson Stirling
[Watson Stirling]
Age: 41
Birth Date: Apr 1859
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1900: Eaton Rapids, Eaton, Michigan
[Eaton]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary L Stirling
Marriage Year: 1884
Years Married: 16
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
J Watson Stirling 41
Mary L Stirling 41
Helen A Stirling 15
Carl W Smith 21

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Watson Sterling
Age in 1910: 52
Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1910: Eaton Rapids Ward 1, Eaton, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary L Sterling
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Watson Sterling 52
Mary L Sterling 51
Helen Sterling 25

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Watson Stirling
Age: 60
Birth Year: abt 1860
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1920: Eaton Rapids, Eaton, Michigan
Street: Main St
House Number: 315
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary Stirling
Father's Birthplace: Michigan
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Retail Merchant
Industry: Grocery
Employment Field: Employer
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Watson Stirling 60
Mary Stirling 60
Hellen Stirling 33