Listed on 1880 Census: Richard Sturkie, age 71; Jerusha Sturkie, wife, age 65; Mary Sturkie, daughter, age 22; Samuel Sturkie, grandson, age 2.55

1900 US Census for Lexington, Platt Springs, SC
Mary Sturkie, Head, b 1857, age 43, Day Labor
Samuel, b. 1875, 25, Day Labor
Lula, b. 1882, age 18
Frank, b. 1884, age 16

1910 US Census Columbia Township, Richland, SC
Sam’l W. Sturkie, 31
Lola, 31

1920 US Census Columbia City, Richland SC (Jan. 8 1920)
Samuel W. Sturkey. age 38, wks @ cotton mill
Lola M., age 40
Lula Prince, sister, age 35, weaver @ cotton mill
Mae, neice, age 15

1930 US Census Columbia Richland SC (April 12, 1930)
Sam Sturkie, Head, age 50
Lola, age 48