Background
STERLING, John J. was born on June 25, 1876 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States. Son of John and Mary (Lewis) Sterling.
STERLING, John J. was born on June 25, 1876 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States. Son of John and Mary (Lewis) Sterling.
Benton Harbor College. University of Michigan.
1902. Benton Harbor, Michigan Admitted to bar, 1900. Appointed City Attorney, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 1914-1916. Elected Pros. Attorney, Berrien Company, 1916-1920.
Elected Mayor, Benton Harbor, Michigan, since 1929. Appointed Captain Michigan National. Guard, 1917-1920.
Club: Exchange.
Spouse May Underhill, December 11.