Ninth Generation
Family of John Caspar Sturkie (49) & Martha Ann Rickenbaker

58. Richard Benjamin Sturkie. Born on 4 Jan 1809 in Gaston, Lexington, SC. Richard Benjamin died on 18 Jan 1892; he was 83. Buried in Sandy Run Baptist Church Cem, Gaston, SC. Occupation: Chairmaker.19

Research: A Claim of entitlement was filed by Richard Sturkie and Jerushia (Jeffcoat) Sturkie, in Lexington Co, SC June 1852. This claim names Jerushia Hoover Jefcoat heirs at time of her death Jan 7, 1818; her husband Elijah and her six children: Joshua, Wiley, J., Mary wife of John Amaker, Harriet wife of Jacob Amaker; Martha, wife of Gabriel Sturkie and Jerushia wife of Richard Sturkie. and that Elijah has fifteen living children by his second marriage. The census in 1810 and 1820, for Elijah's household agrees with the six children. In 1820 Elijah is in his second marriage and has a son also on this census who is Thomas Duff born 1819 from the second marriage. (See e mail posted by Pat Scott Feb. 26, 2001on Genealogy.com Jeffcoat family forum.7

Richard and Mark Gabriel married sisters--Jerushia Jeffcoat and Martha Ann Patsy Jeffcoat.

Research: Book R. - Page 480 - Lexington District
Michael Sharpe to Richard Sturkie - 256 acres of land - sitate in Lexington District on Cedar Creek and Cany Branch, waters of the North Edisto River, bounded on the lands of William and John Harth and others - (sawmill timber excepted to be used by John A. D. Murphy , to fulfill a contract made previously between the said John d. a. Murpy and Lewis Barrs). Delivered in the presence of Benjamine Sturkie and Jaber Walters. I. I. or J. J. Chaney, Magt. martha A. Sharpe, wife of Michael, signed her Dower. Recorded Nov. 1, 1852. Dellivered to Richard Sturkie, aug. 13, 1855.20

Research: Listed on the Lexington Co. Census of 1850; Dwelling #1038: Richard Sturkie, 36; Rushey, 36; Narcis, 17;Benjamin, 15;Westly, 13; Calvin, 11; Zedekiah, 9; Nathan, 7; Daniel, 5; Claiborn, 2; Gabriel, 28.

Research: Stone atop the graves of Richard B. & Jerusha J.
Sturkie, which reads:21

Children Born
Benjamine J. 1831
Narcisous M. 1834
Wesley J. 1836
Calvin R. 1837
Zedekiah A.W. 1841
Nathan ca 1843
Daniel A. 1844
Rachel 1846
Clayborn ca 1849
J. Franklin 1851
Paul S. 1853
Mary M. 1857

Research: Listed on 1880 Census: Richard Sturkie, age 71; Jerusha Sturkie, wife, age 65; Mary Sturkie, daughter, age 22; Samuel Sturkie, grandson, age 2.22

Who is Franklin son of RB and Jerushia: Born Mar 3, 1851 died March 4 1828?

Richard Benjamin first married Jerusha Jeffcoat, daughter of Rev. Elijah Jeffcoat & Jerushia Hoover. Born in 1808 in South Carolina. Jerusha died on 13 Aug 1895; she was 87.

They had the following children:
71 i. Benjamin Joshua (1831-1911)
72 ii. Narcissa J. (Docia) (1836-1929)
73 iii. Wesley J. (or Westly) (1836-1863)
74 iv. Calvin Richard (1837-1914)
75 v. Zedekiah Andrew Washington (1839-1925)
76 vi. Nathan (1843-)
77 vii. Daniel Artemus (1844-1913)
78 viii. Rachel M. (1842-1929)
79 ix. Clayborne (1849-)
80 x. Joseph Franklin (1851-1928)
81 xi. Paul Silas Cephas (1853-1879)
82 xii. Mary M. (1857-)
83 xiii. Norris (1836-)
84 xiv. Edwin (~1833-)
85 xv. Mark Garbriel (1822-1852)


59. Andrew A. Sturkie. Born in 1804 in Gaston, Lexington SC. Andrew A. died in Rocky Swamp, Orangeburgh Co., SC on 26 Sep 1879; he was 75. Buried in Rocky Swamp Methodist Cemetery, Neeses, Orangeburgh CO., South Carolina.

Research: REF: " The Richard Bolin Notebook" page 24, 5 Jun 1995. On 28 Jul 1841 Andrew A. Sturkie bought 360 acres in Orangeburg District from Lewis Sturkie for $220. Land on Big Bull Swamp waters of the North Edisto River. REF: Lexington Co. SC Deed Book P, page 321.7

Andrew A. married Janie Boles, in Orangeburg District, SC. Born abt 1825. Janie died abt 1853; she was 28.

They had the following children:
86 i. John Boles (1847-~1853)
87 ii. Lodoskie (1850-1934)
88 iii. Floretta (1852-1929)

60. Mark Gabriel Sturkie. Born in 1822 in Pond Branch, SC.23 Mark Gabriel died in Pond Branch, SC in 1880; he was 58.

One source 1806 birthdae\te

Research: 1850 Lexington CO SC Census lists: Gabriel, 28; Martha, 40; Patrick Martin, 21; John Martin, 18; Harriet, 15; Rupel or Russell, 16; Ann, 12; Alan, 10; Victoria, 6; Caroline, 4; Coursey, 2; Zacharias, 3 mon. - household #1065

In 1844 when Mark Gabriel was 22, he married Martha Ann Patsy Jeffcoat, daughter of Rev. Elijah Jeffcoat & Jerushia Hoover, in Lexington CO, SC. Born on 8 May 1813 in South Carolina.9 Martha Ann Patsy died in Sc on 12 Feb 1890; she was 76.9

They had the following children:
89 i. Victoria (1844-)
90 ii. Caroline May (1845-1914)
91 iii. Coursey (1848-)
92 iv. Zacharias "Zackie"A. (1850-1909)
93 v. Russell R. Martin (Adopted) (1824-1898)
94 vi. Patrick Martin (ca1829-)
95 vii. John Martin (ca1831-)
96 viii. Ann Martin (1832-1891)
97 ix. Harriet Amanda Martin (1835-1923)
98 x. Alan Martin (ca1840-)

61. Martha E. Sturkie. Born on 8 May 1829. Martha E. died on 12 Feb 1890; she was 60.

Listed in Lexington,Co. 1850 Census: Martha E., 20.

62. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Sturkie.

Elizabeth (Lizzie) married Moorer.

63. Katherine Sturkie.

Katherine married Unknown Martin.

64. Delilah Sturkie.

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