The only listing in the DAR Patriot index for a John Sterling is from CT. This does not mean there isn't a John Sterling from another state such as RI, it just means that someone in the organization has connected their genealogical line to the John Sterling of CT and proven his service during the Rev. War. The index gives only this info: STERLING , John Birth: CT 28 Oct 1704 Rank: Pvt Service: CT Death: CT 8 Oct 1790 Patriot Pensioned: No Widow Pensioned: No Children Pensioned: No Heirs Pensioned: No Spouse: (1) Abigail Pratt Spouse: (2) Jane Ransom