LOL, yup for me California has been a bit difficult. Maybe you can point me to a few resources ? I'd defintely appreciate it !
At first all I knew were parents' names & dates and their 2 kids' names & dates. One child Alonzo got married at least twice & I have no 2nd spouse's name; the other child Sylvia got married more than a couple times [per family, but I only have 2 marriages documented so far]. The sister raised the brother's child, along with her own from a couple of marriages, and her brother-in-law's children. One of her children was born with one name but used the 2nd father's name... Sigh...
My interest now is in finding out ALL the children and the 2nd spouse of Alonzo Jack Sterling. His first wife, Marie Coffman Sterling, supposedly robbed banks with her brother LeRoy Coffman during the 1920s and I believe I found Marie and LeRoy in 1930 Census in San Quentin. Alonzo supposedly divorced Marie and married [who?]. Alonzo and Marie's child Jack Melvin Sterling was raised by Sylvia, Alonzo's sister.
Ida and Marshall started off in the Glendora area of LA County. Ida last lived on Gates St., Los Angeles. Below is what I have and notes on items found; I hope it is not too confusing.
3. Ida M. Lane Jan. 31, 1877 PA Nov. 4, 1962
CA Death Rec. says: b. 1876
Marshall Ney Sterling Jan. 1, 1876 PA Aug. 25, 1933 CA
married Apr. 24, 1897 PA
Children:
1. Sylvia Sterling abt. 1899 ? [Marr. Rec.] June _, 1975 in WVA
2. Alonzo Jack Sterling Nov. 29, 1901 July 31, 1978
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1. Sylvia Sterling "Aunt Peg" was 26 yrs. in 1925 b. ca. 1899
Theodore Thayer?
[Couple not married?]
Children:
1. Evelyn Thayer? (alias) Evelyn Shores
b. ca. 1915- was 15 yrs old in 1930 Census
d. about 1990-1992
Evelyn used the last name Shores during her life.
Evelyn married at age 17 to Albert Lewis.
Lived in Orange Co., Ca. Cause of death diabetes.
Evelyn and Albert Lewis had 4 children:
3 sons and 1 daughter: Donald, Fred, Rickie [possibly Lake Arrowhead, possibly was in Vietnman War, and Barbie- now age 54]
The 1930 Census of Ferma L. Shores and Sylvia Shores lists Evelyn as Shores.
2. Winifred Emmaline "Winnie" Thayer - see 1930 Census - Winifred E. Thayer, grand-daughter in Marshall N. and Ida M. Lane Sterling's home, age 10 [We have Winnie's photo & name is on it as Winifred Thayer].
b. Jan. 17, 1920 d. Oct. 9, 1997
Winifred Emrlee [sic] Shores [Name on Death Record]
Winifred E. Shores [Name on Social Security Death Record]
"Winnie" or "Winnie-some" was her nickname.
She used the last name Shores throughout her lifetime, according to Ida's grandchildren, Robert Shores and Jack Sterling.
NOTE: Evelyn and Winifred were children by ?Theodore? Thayer and apparently were full sisters, according to Robert Shores, and Jack Sterling. Evelyn and Winifred had 2 half-brothers, Eugene and Robert [i.e. Junior Marshall Shores].
Database: California Death Index, 1940-1997 for SHORES, WINIFRED EMRLEE:
Name: SHORES, WINIFRED EMRLEE
Social Security #: removed
Sex: FEMALE Birth Date: 17 Jan 1920 Birthplace: CALIFORNIA
Death Date: 9 Oct 1997 Death Place:LOS ANGELES
Mother's Maiden Name:CARTER - [NOTE: Maiden name was STERLING]
Father's Surname: SHORES
2. Sylvia Sterling was 26 yrs. in 1925 b. ca. 1899
Ferma Vernaka Shores b. d.
married date?
Children:
1. Eugene Shores b. July 16, 1921 d. Mar. 3, 1923
died aged 19 mos. 2 wk. 1 day
2. Robert Marshall Shores* b. Dec. 27, 1923* "Marshall Junior Shores" is on his birth certificate, but he has used the name Robert M. Shores throughout his life. [Bob is deceased.]
NOTE: The 1930 Census lists father's name as Ferma L. Shores.
NOTE: On the 1930 Census for Ferma L. Shores and Sylvia, Bob is listed as "Junior M. Shores"
NOTE: Eugene and Robert are full brothers. Robert's 2 half-sisters are listed above.
NOTE: Sylvia Sterling [Thayer?] Shores also raised her nephew, Jack Sterling, Jr., and two of her brother-in-law's children, Melvin Shores and Julie Shores [Julie Shores Verkler], after Ferma's brother was killed at work. The 1930 Census lists "Jackie M. Sterling" in the household of Ferma L. (who went by Verne) and Sylvia (who went by "Peg") Shores in Los Angeles Co., PA.
In the 1930 Census, Los Angeles City, Assembly District, Los Angeles, Ca., Enumeration District No. 559, Supervisor's District No. 19, Sheet Page No. 12-A, Enumerated April 8, 1930, Enumerator's name: Pauline Zimmerman, Block No. 455, 104th Street, House No. (153 or 183), Dwelling House No. 209, Family No. (224 or 324):
Person No. 1, Ferma L. Shores Head, occupation Baker at a 5 and Dime Store, age 36, married at age 19, b. Ill., Father b. Pa., mother b. Missouri
Person No. 2, Sylvia (Sterling) Shores wife, age 30, age at marriage, 15, born Pa., Father b. W. VA, mother b. Pa.
Person No. 3, Carolyn M., daughter, age 17 single, b. Missouri, Father b. Ill., mother b. Ill.
Person No. 4, Evelyn M., daughter, age 12 born CA, Father b. Ill., mother b. Pa.
Person No. 5, Junior M. "son", age 6, b. Ill., Father b. Ill., mother b. Pa.
Person No. 6, Sterling, Jackie M., nephew, age 5 b. Ca., Father b. Pa., mother b. Pa.
In the same Census in 1930, same house, following the entry of Ferma L. Shores is:
Person No. 7: Shores, Willis A., father, age 76, b. ILL and both parents b. "United States"
Person No. 8: Julia E. Shores, mother, age 71, b. Missouri, both parents born in the "United States"
Person No. 9: (Ivan?) (C. ? or S. ?) Shores, brother, age 35, b. Ill., father b. Ill., mother b. Missouri
These are probably the parents of Ferma L. Shores.
This is the family of Sylvia Sterling, first child of Ida M. Lane Sterling.
2. Sylvia Sterling was 26 yrs. in 1925 b. ca. 1899
Dec. 23, 1898 ? Jun. 1975
Wayne Carder # 3 b. d.
[Death Rec. of Sylvia; NOTE: the spelling on Death Record looks like 'Carter'.]
married ?
No children to this union.
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Alonzo's info:
2. Alonzo Jack Sterling Nov. 29, 1901 July 31, 1978
Marie Coffman b. texas? d. texas?
married date?
Child:
1. Jack Melvin Sterling, Sr.* b. May 16, 1924
[Jack is deceased.]
NOTE: Marie Coffman 1930 Census. LeRoy Coffman was probably her brother. Both are listed as born in Texas. Both list their parents as born in Texas.
Database: 1930 United States Federal Census for Marie Coffman Sterling:
Name: Marie Sterling
Age: 29
Estimated birth year: BirthYear: 1900
Birthplace: Texas
Relation to Head-of-house: Inmate
Race: White
Home in 1930: San Quentin Prison, Marin, CaliforniaImage Source: Year: 1930; Census Place: San Quentin Prison, Marin, California; Roll: 176; Page: ; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 1171.
NOTE: San Quentin is in Marin Co., Ca.
Marie was also married to Virgil Downing for about 25 yrs, per family story. Electrolux Co. was where he worked as a salesman. She moved back to Texas before she died. She also lived in La Jolla, CA and Pointe Loma, CA.
and........
[IS THIS MARRIAGE ACCURATE?]
2. Alonzo Sterling Nov. 29, 1901 July 31, 1978
Helen Seiber no dates
married – unknown - is this marriage accurate?
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Again, I want to verify Alonzo Sterling's 2nd spouse and children. I am positive I have more LANE and STERLING cousins in California, but I need help finding them.
Judy