William Madison Sterrett, Sr.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: William M Sterrett
Birth Year: abt 1923
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1930: Walkers Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Attended School: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
William R Sterrett 34
Louise G Sterrett 29
Mary D Sterrett 8
William M Sterrett 7
John R Sterrett 1
Cleo Clark 14

Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: William Madison Sterrett
Birth Date: 25 Mar 1923
Birth Place: Rockbridge Co. VA

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=STER&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSsr=641&GRid=62724255&
Inscription:
U.S. AIR FORCE

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: William Madison Sterrett
Death Date: 15 Nov 1993
Death Place: Montgomery Co. VA

Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: William Madison Sterrett Sr
SSN: 230409313
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Mar 1923
Birth Place: Rockbridge Baths, Virginia
Father Name: William R Sterrett
Mother Name: Louise Gibson
Death Date: 15 Nov 1993
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Feb 1952: Name listed as WILLIAM MADISON STERRETT SR; 02 Dec 1993: Name listed as WILLIAM M STERRETT

William married Frances Burton Wade. Frances was born 25 Jan 1922, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 19 Sep 2014, Montgomery Co. VA; was buried , Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Montgomery Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

1. William Madison Sterrett, Jr.
2. Robert Sterrett

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Wm R Sterrett
Age: 4
Birth Date: Oct 1895
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Walkers Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Wm Sterrett
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Wm Sterrett 73
Charles R Sterrett 36
Annie W Sterrett 33
Amelia A Sterrett 10
Bettie B Sterrett 8
Rebecca R Sterrett 6
Wm R Sterrett 4
Baily D Sterrett 2
Fannie H Sterrett 3 months
Fannie B Mcnutt 31

1930 Census
Name: William R Sterrett
Birth Year: abt 1896
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Walkers Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: Yes
Age at First Marriage: 24
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Gen Farming
Class of Worker: Employer
Employment: Yes
Veteran: Yes
War: WW
Household Members:
William R Sterrett 34
Louise G Sterrett 29
Mary D Sterrett 8
William M Sterrett 7
John R Sterrett 1
Cleo Clark 14

OBITUARY

The Lexington Gazette; 1 April 1959

Mr. William Robert Sterrett, Rockbridge Baths, Augusta County, Virginia, died at his home March 27, 1959, at 5:30 a.m. He was born in Rockbridge County, October 18, 1895, a son of the late Angeline Wallace Dunlap and Charles Reid Sterrett. He lived his lifetime in the country.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Louise G. Sterrett, Rockbridge Baths; one daughter, Mrs. E.I. Campbell, Jr., Glasgow; two sons, W.M. Sterrett, Richmond; and John R. Sterrett, Buena Vista. Five sisters, Mrs. S.F. Patterson, Sr., Mrs. J.W. Buchanan, both of Brownsburg; Mrs. G.F. Parramore, Cheriton, Virginia; Mrs. J.J. Swecker, Bluegrass, Virginia; and Mrs. Noel Duff, Grand Junction, Colorado. Also surviving are three grandsons and three granddaughters.

Funeral services were conducted at the Bethesda Presbyterian Church on March 29, 1959 at 4:00 p.m. with interment in the church cemetery. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Don L. Bartley.

Mr. Sterrett was a member and deacon of the Bethesda Presbyterian Church of Rockbridge Baths, a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, former member of the Draft Board, member of Rockbridge County School Board for nine years, charter member of the Rockbridge Baths Ruritan Club, long time member of the Brownsburg Telephone Exchange, Assistant Postmaster of Rockbridge Baths, owner of Anderson's store from 1949-1952, and a farmer of considerable land in the community.

Among those attending the funeral from a distance were Dr. C.F. Irons and his brother Ben Irons of Greenville, North Caroline; Mrs. J.A. Patterson, Martinsburg, W.Va.; Mrs. Wallace Lynn, Occaquan, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Swecker, their daughter Mary Judy, and Mr. and Mrs. George Swecker, Blue Grass, Virginia; Mr. and Mrs. William Swecker, Wakefield, Virginia; Mrs. James Crown, Mrs. Willson Sterrett and son, Staunton; Mr. Frank Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. Weller Head, Charlottesville; Mr. Rober Swecker, Harrisonburg; Mr. James Swecker, Frederick, Maryland; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Abbot, Mrs. John Slaven, Miss Reid Parramore, Wilmington, Delaware; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Adams and sons, Portsmouth, Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Rinker, Stevens City; Mr. and Mrs. George Griener, Salem; and Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Mish, Greenville.

Birth:
Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: William R Sterrett
SSN: 231421606
Birth Date: 18 Oct 1895
Death Date: 27 Mar 1959
Claim Date: 11 May 1959
Type of Claim: Death Claim
Notes: 11 May 1959: Name listed as WILLIAM R STERRETT

Buried:
Grave location, obituary, and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=68808154

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: William R Sterrett
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 63
Birth Date: 18 Oct 1895
Death Date: 27 Mar 1959
Death Place: Rockbridge Baths, Rockbridge, Virginia
Registration Date: 8 Apr 1959
Father: Charles Reid Sterrett
Mother: Angeline Wallace Dunlop
Spouse: Mrs Louise G Sterrett

William married Louise Moore Gibson. Louise was born 23 Oct 1900, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 13 Jun 1992, Montgomery Co. VA; was buried , Bethesda Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rockbridge Baths, Rockbridge Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: Louise G Sterrett
Birth Year: abt 1901
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Homemaker: Yes
Home in 1930: Walkers Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Age at First Marriage: 19
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
William R Sterrett 34
Louise G Sterrett 29
Mary D Sterrett 8
William M Sterrett 7
John R Sterrett 1
Cleo Clark 14

OBITUARY

News-Gazette, Lexington, VA; 17 June 1992,

Louise Gibson Sterrett, 91, of Blacksburg, formerly of Rockbridge, died Saturday, June 13, at Montgomery Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Sterrett was born Oct. 23, 1900 in Rockbridge Baths, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John M. Gibson. She was married to the late William Robert Sterrett.

She attended what is now known as Longwood College. She was postmistress at Rockbridge Baths for 31 years and was a member of Rockbridge Woman's Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, Colonial Trails Chapter adn Colonial Dames XVII Century. She was also a member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church.

Mrs. Sterrett was a correspondent for many years for The News-Gazette and its predecessor The Rockbridge County News.

She is survived by two sons, William M. Sterrett of Blacksburg and John R. Sterrett of Buena Vista; seven grandchildren; three step grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held Tuesday, June 16, at Bethesda Presbyterian Church by the Rev. David A. Dickerson. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the Bethesda Presbyterian Church, or a charity of choice.

Birth:
Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Louise Gibson Sterrett
SSN: 224607458
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 23 Oct 1900
Birth Place: Rockbridge Baths, Virginia
Father Name: John M Gibson
Mother Name: Mary J Adams
Death Date: 13 Jun 1992
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Dec 1961: Name listed as LOUISE GIBSON STERRETT; 18 Jun 1992: Name listed as LOUISE G STERRETT

Buried:
Grave location, obituary, and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=68808205

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Louise Gibson Sterrett
Death Date: 13 Jun 1992
Death Place: Montgomery Co. VA

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Census
Name: Reed Sterrett
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: South River, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Rebecca Sterrett
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Works On Farm
Household Members:
Rebecca Sterrett 50
Frank L. Sterrett 20
Tate Sterrett 18
Reed Sterrett 16
James Sterrett 10 [nephew]
Joseph Sterrett 7 [nephew]

1900 Census
Name: Charles R Sterrett
Age: 36
Birth Date: Mar 1864
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Walkers Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Nephew
Marital Status: Married
Marriage Year: 1889
Years Married: 11
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Wm Sterrett 73
Charles R Sterrett 36
Annie W Sterrett 33
Amelia A Sterrett 10
Bettie B Sterrett 8
Rebecca R Sterrett 6
Wm R Sterrett 4
Baily D Sterrett 2
Fannie H Sterrett 3 months
Fannie B Mcnutt 31 [cousin]

Buried:
Grave location, obituary and tombstone photos:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=44141091

Charles married Angeline Wallace (Annie) Dunlap. Angeline was born 17 Jan 1867, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 16 May 1916, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Census
Name: Annie Dunlap
Age: 13
Birth Year: abt 1867
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Pastures, Augusta, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Robert Dunlap
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Amelia Dunlap
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Robert Dunlap 39
Amelia Dunlap 36
Annie Dunlap 13
Bailey Dunlap 10
Henry Dunlap 8
Kemper Dunlap 5
Maggie Dunlap 3

1900 Census
Name: Annie W Sterrett
Age: 33
Birth Date: Jan 1867
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Walkers Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Niece
Marital Status: Married
Marriage Year: 1889
Years Married: 11
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 6
Mother: How many children: 7
Household Members:
Wm Sterrett 73
Charles R Sterrett 36
Annie W Sterrett 33
Amelia A Sterrett 10
Bettie B Sterrett 8
Rebecca R Sterrett 6
Wm R Sterrett 4
Baily D Sterrett 2
Fannie H Sterrett 3/12
Fannie B Mcnutt 31

1910 Census
Name: Annie W Sterrett
Age in 1910: 43
Birth Year: abt 1867
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Walker Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Niece
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
William M Sterrett 83
Annie W Sterrett 43
Amelia A Sterrett 20
Bettie B Sterrett 18
Rebecca R Sterrett 16
William R Sterrett 14
Bailey D Sterrett 12
Fannie H Sterrett 10
Maria F Sterrett 7
Annie R Sterrett 6
Mary S Terry 18
Harry H Sensabaugh 18

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=44141226

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Angeline Wallace Dunlap Sterrett
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age at Death: 49
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1867
Death Date: 16 May 1916
Death Place: Rockbridge Baths, Rockbridge, Virginia
Registration Date: 17 May 1916
Father: Robert B Dunlap
Mother: Matilda Mish

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: James R Sterrett
Age: 29
Birth Year: abt 1821
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 51, Rockbridge, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 476
Household Members:
James R Sterrett 29
Rebecca A Sterrett 25
Robert Sterrett 6
Phebe E Sterrett 4
Samuel W Sterrett 2
Isaac Wheelis 55

1860 Census
Name: James R Sterrett
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1820
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 6, Rockbridge, Virginia
Post Office: Lexington
Family Number: 466
Household Members:
James R Sterrett 40
Rebecca Sterrett 34
Robert Sterrett 16
Samuel W Sterrett 12
Isabella Sterrett 7
John F Sterrett 5
Thomas Sterrett 3
Madison M Sterrett 2
Sterrett 6 months


Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=44096957

James married Rebecca Alexander Willson 16 May 1842, Rockbridge Co. VA. Rebecca (daughter of Samuel Willson and Phoebe TATE) was born 27 Jul 1828, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 19 Jun 1889, Rockbridge Co. VA; was buried , Timber Ridge ARP Church Cemetery, Timber Ridge, Rockbridge Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 Census
Name: Rebecca A Sterrett
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 51, Rockbridge, Virginia
Gender: Female
Family Number: 476
Household Members:
James R Sterrett 29
Rebecca A Sterrett 25
Robert Sterrett 6
Phebe E Sterrett 4
Samuel W Sterrett 2
Isaac Wheelis 55

1860 Census
Name: Rebecca Sterrett
Age: 34
Birth Year: abt 1826
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 6, Rockbridge, Virginia
Post Office: Lexington
Family Number: 466
Household Members:
James R Sterrett 40
Rebecca Sterrett 34
Robert Sterrett 16
Samuel W Sterrett 12
Isabella Sterrett 7
John F Sterrett 5
Thomas Sterrett 3
Madison M Sterrett 2
Sterrett 6 months

1880 Census
Name: Rebecca Sterrett
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: South River, Rockbridge, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
Rebecca Sterrett 50
Frank L. Sterrett 20
Tate Sterrett 18
Reed Sterrett 16
James Sterrett 10 [grandson]
Joseph Sterrett 7 [grandson]

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=44097033

Notes:

Married:
Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013
Name: Rebecca Wilson
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 16 May 1842
Marriage Place: Rockbridge, Virginia
Spouse: James R. Sterrett
FHL Film Number: 33799
Reference ID: p. 45