Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #68 from Maryland Death Certificates (Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties), 1910-1922

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Certificate Number
Name of Deceased Sturgis, Ada M
Place of Death Worcester
Town of Death Pocomoke
Sex F
Race Black
Married, Widowed, or Single S
Date of Birth
Age (year, month, days) 3 mos 8 days
Occupation or Employer x
Birthplace Maryland
Father's Name Wesley Sturgis
Father's Birthplace Maryland
Mother's Name Hester Prettyman
Mother's Birthplace Maryland
Informant (Relationship and Address) Wesley Sturgis, father
Date of Death 7/5/1910
Cause of Death and Time Attended by Doctor Congested Liver
Immediate, Secondary, or Contributory Cause and How Long debility, 2 weeks
Physician and Address Dr. J.O. Truitt?, Pocomoke
Burial Place, Date, Undertaker, and Address
Length of Residence, Where Disease Contracted, Former Residence Pocomoke City
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