Sixth Generation (Continued)
Family of Heinrich Sterchi (8) & Margreth Ritschard

14. Ulrich Sterchi. Born on 28 Aug 1704 in Gsteig bei Interlaken, Switzerland. Ulrich died in Orangeburg, SC.

First cousin of Ulrich Sterchi (Sr.) and father of Ulrich (Jr.). 7

January 6, 1756 Petition of Ulrick Sterkee, arrived Ship Charming Betsy, James Murray Commander, in October last; granted 100 acres of land for himself and child, who was surely his daughter Margaret (royal grants, vol. 10, page 83). property is described as; "a tract of land in Orangeburgh Township on branch called Long Branch, containing one hundred acres, lying in Berkley county, bounded on all sides by vacant land." plat copy certified March 15, 1758.7

bef 1730 when Ulrich was 25, he first married Elizabeth Michel. Elizabeth died on 22 Jan 1742 in Switzerland.

They had the following children:
42 i. Heinrich (1729-1786)
43 ii. Ulrich (Jr.) (1732-)
44 iii. Margaret (1734-)
45 iv. Hans (1742-1742)


Child:
46 i. Margarita (1722-)

15. Michael Sterchi. Born on 7 Aug 1707 in Gsteig bei Interlaken, Switzerland.

16. Margarita Sterchi. Born on 23 Nov 1710 in Gsteig bei Interlaken, Switzerland.

17. Heinrich Sterchi. Born on 30 Mar 1715 in Gsteig bei Interlaken, Switzerland.

18. Heinrich Sterchi. Born on 30 Nov 1716.

19. Lucia Sterchi. Born on 7 Jul 1720 in Gsteig bei Interlaken, Switzerland.

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