John Cirby Sturtevant

Biography

John Cirby Sturtevant (1835–1912) answered the call to service in the turbulent years of the Civil War and returned to Conneautville with a commitment to civic responsibility. He tilled the soil, nurtured a growing family, and remained a constant presence in the town’s public life.

His thoughtful leadership provided stability as the borough weathered economic ups and downs, and neighbors leaned on him for encouragement in both celebrations and hardships. In every role he embraced, he carried with him a humble determination to do what was best for his hometown.