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==Birth== 
Lewis W. Sturgess is the son of '''[[Earl J. Sturgess]]''' and '''[[Weatherwax, Erna I.|Miss Erna I. Weatherwax]]'''. His sister was:
*Dr. Jeanette Schoonmaker - married Dr. John B. Schoonmaker of Downs Road, Bethany, Conn.
::*Amy Schoonmaker
::*Matthew Schoonmaker
::*Daniel Schoonmaker

==Education== 
Lewis Sturgess was graduated from Altamont High School and the Albany
College of Pharmacy, Union University, in 1953 and licensed by the state of New York in November of that year.
==Military Service==
In January, 1954, Lewis W. Sturgess entered the Army Medical Service and served two years in this country and abroad.

'''Sturgess New in Austria'''

U. S. Forces, Austria -  Army Pfc. Lewis Sturgess, 23, whose wife, Ellen,
lives at 19 McCullouch Ave., Ravena, recently recently arrived in Austria and
is now a member of the 90th Medical Company.

Sturgess, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl J. Sturgess, R.D. 1 Altamont, entered
the Army in January of last year. He was graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy in 1952.
:[[Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] -  May 27, 1955

==Occupation== 
For a time Lewis Sturgess was employed by various drug firms in the city of Albany. On September 1, 1956, he purchased the local drug business from Robert T. Kinch.

==Marriage & Children== 
Lewis W. Sturgess married Miss Ellen Harper of Jamestown, N. Y. in August, 1954. Mrs. Sturgess is a graduate of Pittsburgh State Teachers' College and received a B. S. degree from the School of Nursing, Union University, where she met her husband. She served as school nurse at Ravena Central school for one year. Their child is:
*Kathleen Sturgess (June 10, 1956 - )
*Kevin Sturgess
*Keith Allan Sturgess (September 12, 1961 - )
*Kelley Sturgess
'''Announce Engagement''' - Miss Ellen Harper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albro Harper of Sinclairville, recently became engaged to Lewis W. Sturgess, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sturgess, Altamont R.D. Miss Harper is a graduate of Canastota Central school and is a junior at Plattsburgh State Teachers' College, and is affiliating at Albany hospital. Mr. Sturgess is a graduate of Altamont High school and a senior at Albany College of Pharmacy
:[[Altamont Enterprise]] - September 15, 1961
'''Announce Birth''' - Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sturgess of Unadilla, announce the birth of a son Keith Allan, Sept. 12, at Cooperstown. The baby weighed 8 lbs. 12 oz. Mr. and Mrs. Sturgess have two other children, Kathleen and Kevin.
:[[Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - September 15, 1961

==Death==
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==Additional Media== 
'''Lewis W. Sturgess Observes First Anniversary In Business'''

Editor's Note: The following is
from the Unadilla Times of Sept. 16.
Lewis W. Sturgess is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Earl Sturgess of Altamont,
R. D.

The Times extends best wishes to
Lewis W. Sturgess who this week is
observing the first anniversary of his
entry into business. On September
1, 1956, he purchased the local drug
business from Robert T. Kinch. During
his first year as proprietor of
Sturgess Pharmacy he has installed
all new shelving, redecorated the
store and rearranged the entire stock.
The store renders a valuable service
to this community in furnishing a reliable
prescription service and providing
a source for medicines and sundries.
Mr. Sturgess has been very
cooperative in providing medications
in emergencies during the hours
when his place of business is normally
closed.

He was graduated from the Albany
College of Pharmacy, Union University,
in 1953 and licensed by the
state of New York in November of
that year. For a time he was employed
by various drug firms in the
city of Albany. In January, 1954, he
entered the Army Medical Service
and served two years in this country
and abroad.

In August, 1954, he married Miss
Ellen Harper of Jamestown, N. Y.
Mrs. Sturgess is a graduate of P i t t s burgh
State Teachers' College and received
a B. S. degree from the School
of Nursing, Union University, where
she met her husband. She served as
school nurse at Ravena Central school
for one year. The Sturgess family i
also consists of a daughter, Kathleen,
born June 10, 1956.

Mr. Sturgess' chief hobby is flying
and he spends part of his leisure time I
piloting rented small planes over the
countryside hereabouts. 

Since coming to Unadilla, Mr. and
Mrs. Sturgess have made many
friends throughout the community
who join with the Times in extending
congratulations for a successful
first year in business here.
:[[Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - September 20, 1957

'''Flooding in Unadilla'''

To the Editor:

Yes, we had flood water here
in Unadilla, We were on the high
side of the old D&H tracks, so we
were dry.

Everyone from Main Street to
the river had to be evacuated.
There were eight inches of river
going down Main Street. All the
cellars were flooded and the
closer you were to the river, the
deeper the water.

A friends of ours lives on the
river bank and had three feet of
water in his house. Every house
had freezers, refrigerators,
washers, dryers, stoves, carpets,
furniture, wallboard, and insulation
piled out by the street.

Our church lost everything in
the basement — furnace, water
heater, complete kitchen,
pastor's office,' walls, rugs,
furniture — everything.

And, to help things, Oneonta's
sewage is in the river. Now the
mosquitoes and smell are here. I
take at least two showers a day
and still feel dirty.
Keep your feet dry and take
care.

Lewis Sturgess
Unadilla

Editor's note: Lewis Sturgess,
who grew up in Knox, owned
the Sturgess Pharmacy on Main
Street in Unadilla for many
years.
:[[Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - July 27, 2006

Thanksgiving Day guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sturgess of
Township Road were their son
and daughter-in-law, Mr, and Mrs.
Lewis Sturgess, and children Kevin,
Kathleen and Keith, of Unadilla
t; also their son-in-law and
daughter, Dr. John B. Schoonmaker
and Dr. Jeanette Schoonmakert
and children, Amy and Matthew,
of Downs Road, Bethany,
Conn. Dr. Schoonmaker has a
private practice in West Haven,
Conn, Lewis Sturgess operates
a pharmacy in Unadilla.
:[[Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - December 1, 1967

'''Married 40 Years'''

Wednesday, May 20, Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Sturgess of Township
Rd , Altamont, R D, celebrated
their 40th wedding anniversary
They were guests of honor at a
dinner party at the Parrott
House in Schoharie, given by their
son and daughter. 

Those present were  Mr and
Mrs Lewis Sturgess, Kathleen,
Kevin, Keith and Kelley Sturgess,,
of Unadilla, Mr. and Mrs John
Schoonmaker, Amy, Matthew and
Daniel Schoonmaker, Cazenovia,
and Miss Lotte Balling of Denmark, a foreign exchange student,
who is a guest of Mr. and
Mrs. Lewis Sturgess
:[[Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - June 5, 1970

==Census Records==
'''1940 United States Federal Census about Lewis Strugess<ref name="ANC">www.Ancestry.com</ref>''' <br>
Name:	Lewis Strugess <br>
[Lewis Sturgess] <br>
[Lewis Sturgess] <br>
Age:	8<br>
Estimated Birth Year:	abt 1932<br>
Gender:	Male<br>
Race:	White<br>
Birthplace:	New York<br>
Marital Status:	Single<br>
Relation to Head of House:	Son<br>
Home in 1940:	Knox, Albany, New York<br>
Map of Home in 1940:	View map<br>
Street:	Township Road<br>
Inferred Residence in 1935:	Knox, Albany, New York<br>
Residence in 1935:	Same House<br>
Sheet Number:	5A<br>
Attended School or College:	No<br>
Highest Grade Completed:	Elementary school, 1st grade<br>
Neighbors:	 View others on page<br>
Household Members:	<br>
Name	Age<br>
Earl Strugess	40<br>
Eana Strugess	32<br>
Lewis Strugess	8<br>
Janett Strugess	3<br>
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