Steele Family Genealogy Queries

[The Steeles of Island Creek]

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Steele Family Queries - August 1998

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Subject: Samuel Steele, Revolutionary War Service - Hi Steele Cousins, I came across some info and thought I would pass it along to your. It comes from "Some Tennessee Heroes of the Revolution; compiled from Pension Statements by Zella Armstrong.

Samuel Steele applied for revolutionary pension while living in Monroe County, Tenn., Sept 18, 1832. He was born in 1760. He enlisted in April or May 1781 in Virginia Troops whicle he was living in Augusta County, some of his officers being Capt. Samuel McCutcheon, Capt. Francis Long, Col. William Bowyer, Col. McCrary, Col Hubbert. He was in the battle of Hotwater. He moved to Tennessee after the Revolution. He died in Monroe County, April 6, 1845. His widow, Hannah Harrison Steele, applied for widow's pension while living in Jefferson County, Ala., Aug. 6, 1855, when she was 78 years old. Therefore born 1777. The marriage took place in Blount County Tenn., May 19, 1817.

Hope this helps someone out there!

Jodi Catano
San Diego, Calif.
8/29/98

Subject: Eureka -- I have found it. - For the past three months I have been looking for my grandfather Alonzo L. Steele. Thanks to the research material developed on the website "Families of Steel(e)" by Dodie Elizabeth (Smith) Browning and Donna Brown. I have found my grandfather Alonzo L. Steele. My grandfather was born in West Virginia in 1872. He moved to Meeker County, Minnesota in 1876/77 (by covered wagon) and Alonzo was the son of Evan and Katherine Steele. Hawkins "Hawk" Ferrell Steele was Alonzo's grandfather and he too was part of the covered Wagon train that went to Meeker County, Minnesota with his son Evan Steele in 1876/77.

Ralph A. and Levicy Ferrell Steele were Alonzo's great grandparents George and Rosannah (Fannin) Steele were his gg grandparents and George and Elizabeth (Radcliffe) Steele were his ggg-grandparents and Richard Radcliffe and Susan Steele were his gggg grandparents.
Marion William Steele, Jr.
Nevada City, Calif.
8/29/98

Subject: John Steele, Sr. b. 1764/1770 - John Steele, Sr. b. 1764/1770 in VA married Catherine Jarvis b. 1767 in VA. John died 18 Dec 1831 in St. Clair, IL and buried in IL. I only know of 1 child at this time William Steele b. 8 Dec 1788 in VA - he married Jane Sparks b. abt 1810 in Clinton County, IL. They had 10 children

If this sounds familliar or if anyone has any information on these people I'd love to hear from you!
Thanks!
Holly Dunn
Newer email address
Wildwood, Missouri
8/28/98

also from Holly, the same day...

Subject: Just Beginning - I am just beginning my research and most of the Steele's in my line, actually it's my husband's line, are from the St. Louis and Clinton County, Illinois area. I only go back as far as John Steele, Sr. who was born in 1764/1770 in Virginia. He married Catherine Jarvies born 1767 also in Virginia. The only child I know of is William Steele born Dec 8, 1788 in Virginia. He married Jane Sparks in about 1810 in Clinton County, Illinois. They had 10 children.

I am willing to do research for anyone who may need information from Missouri and as much of Illinois that I can. If my line might coinside with your fmaily lines I would love to hear from you.

I want to do my part to connect the Steele Family to our roots.

Also, Tom, if you need any help with the reunion I would love to help if I can. I'd love to hear from any of my "in-laws"!!! That would be all of you since I'm not truely blood related!!!!
Thanks!
Holly Dunn

Thanks, Holly - we'll be in touch.

Subject: Robert Henry (Harry) Steele - Known as Harry Steele. Marriage & death certificate state born Nevada, 3 Nov 1868. Married Mary Elizabeth Davis 4 Mar 1892 Elberton, Whitman Co, WA., Occupation Hotel owner, blacksmith, general store owner, & drove stagecoach across Nez Perce Reservation. Family lived in WA & ID. May have had 2 families. Catholic, a good shot, claimed to be Spanish. Died of accidental gunshot wound. Brought by special train from Attalia WA to Walla Walla where he died 2 Aug 1915. Would appreciate any leads. Desperate.
Doretta Willey
Santa Ana, Calif.
8/27/98

Subject: Sarah Anna Ford Steele - All I know about this woman is that she is supposed to be my husband's ggrandmother, her son HARVEY RAY HARMON is listed as being born on 2 Nov 1897 in Springfield, MO. father listed as LINSEY HARMON. I have NO more information, and am diligently searching for any cluse I might find. Thank you for your trouble.
Debby
Pittsburg, Kansas
8/27/98

Subject: Waldo Leland; 1903 - 1970; OH, OK, TX - I'm searching for information on the following Steele's who lived in the Oklahoma/Texas area.

Waldo Leland Steele b. 10 Sep. 1903, Jackson Cty Ohio d. 1970, Big Springs, Texas
Spouse: unknown

Children of Waldo and spouse:
Bobby Gene Steele b. 1 Aug. 1924
Patsy Ruth Steele b. 19 May 1927
Mary Alice Steele b. 8 Mar. 1930
Donald Ray Steele b. 31 Jun. 1934
Betty Jo Steele b. 24 Jul. 1936
Waldo Leland Steele, Jr. b. 1 Mar. 1938

If anybody knows of any of these people, please drop me a note.
Thank You,
Arthur Steele
Redmond, WA 98052
8/26/98

Subject: Stella Steele - Searching for information on my ggrandmother's sister Stella. Born a Hunsberger then married a Steele. Lived late 1800's to early 1900's in Pennsylvania, possibly around Scranton or Wilkes-Barre. She had at least one child, a daughter. The daughter died when her daughter, Helen was very young. Stella then adopted her granddaughter Helen who became Helen Steele. I believe Helen's birth name was Heil. Helen never had children of her own but I was her goddaughter. Any possible leads would be appreciated greatly!
Dale Wright
Berryville, Arkansas
8/26/98

Subject: Does anyone know Isaac Steele, b. TN, in Conway Co. AR in 1850? - Isaac Steele was in Conway Co. AR in 1850. He gave TN as his State birth. Anybody know him?
Frank Sullivan, Jr.
Sallisaw, Oklahoma
8/25/98

Subject: James Monroe Steele born around 1831 in Indiana - Hello to all you Steeles,

I am going to try to put my info on and see if anyone can help me. I am looking for information on James Monroe Steele born around 1831 in Indiana, Married to Mary Ann Workman b. March 24, 1831 in Carter County Tenn. Their son was James David Steele, B. June 12, 1859 in Indiana, he married Phoebe Elizzabeth Perkey, B. April 27, 1868 in Shelbyville, In. They were married Jan. 18, 1885 in Bourbon County, Scott Ks. Their children were , George Monroe , Chloe May, William Francis, Pearl E , Cam M., one baby died and Clifford.

If anyone has any information I would be glad to trade what I have.
Thank You,
Patricia A Russell
8/23/98

Subject: Arnie Turk's ancestors - My name is Arnie Turk, and my Steele ancestors are as follows, starting with no. 1 in D.S. Durrie's book.

The last 5 all died in Wi. and I have some info. on all these. I would like to know more on them esp. Seth and his wife Hannah Keeney.
Arnold D. Turk
8/22/98

Subject: Michigan Steeles - Am looking for any and all references to Steeles in Michigan mid-1800s; with connections to Scribner family.
Laura D. Cooper
Arlington, Va.
8/22/98

Subject: My problem Steele

I have monitored this list for some time now and still see no connections to my particular Steele line. With the emphasis on old family stories lately, let me tell you my old family story and see if it jogs anyone's memory.

Direct Descendants of Scott Steele

1 Scott Steele 1810 - 1884 Died: August 07, 1884 in Pleasant Corner
Cemetery, Fredric, Iowa b: 1810 in Pennsylvania
.. +Isabella Guel 1806 - 1868 Died: November 12, 1868 in Pleasant Corner
Cemetery, Fredric, Iowa b: 1806 in Pennsylvania

.........       2       John Garner Steele      1839 - 1909                     Died: January 07, 1909 in
Highland Cemetery, Eddyville, Wapello County, Iowa      b: January 07, 1839 in
Shelly County, Indiana
.............           +Alice Elizabeth Nedrow 1846 - 1926     Married: December 14, 1868
in Belmont, Colorado            Died: 1926 in Highland Cemetery, Eddyville, Wapello
County, Iowa    b: July 01, 1846 in Illinois

....................    3       Frank Johnson Steele    1877 - 1955                     Died: March 10,
1955 in Highland Cemetary, Eddyville, Iowa      b: October 16, 1877 in Monroe
County, Iowa
........................                +Jeneva Margaret Besco 1884 - 1964     Married: January
01, 1903 in Eddyville, Mahaska County, Iowa             Died: March 24, 1964 in Highland
Cemetary, Eddyville, Iowa       b: October 26, 1884 in Monroe County, Iowa

............................... 4       Susie Larue Steele      1922 - 1996                     Died:
October 07, 1996 in Avon Park Cemetery, Des Moines, Iowa        b: March 03, 1922 in
Frederic, Iowa
...............................         *2nd Husband of Susie Larue Steele:
...................................             +Lloyd Franklin Childers        1918 -
1967                    Died: August 24, 1967 in Okfuskee Cemetery, Okfuskee County,
Oklahoma        b: September 13, 1918 in Picher, Oklahoma

...........................................     5       Walter Jack Childers    1944
-                               b: June 05, 1944 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma
...............................................         +Kathleen Ellan Langdon 1964
-       Met: in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma                        b: May 13, 1964 in
Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland

...................................................... 6 Kade Larue
Childers 1992 - b: 1992 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

I have posted this brief outline before, but the one to home in on is John Garner Steele born in 1839,died in 1909. John Garner was a farmer who got into a property line dispute with his neighbor Jacob Werner. Tensions mounted, the two families had a face off, shots were fired by one side or the other and Jacob Werner turned up dead. John Garner Steele and his two oldest boys, Haley Morris Steele and George Emery Steele, were arrested for murder.

The two boys were later freed, but John Garner Steele stood trial, was convicted in 1897 and sent to the Iowa State Penitentiary for life. He bacame desperatly sick and received a pardon from the Governor and went home to die a few weeks after the pardon. All of this took place in Monroe County, Albia, Iowa, where the full transcript of the proceedings are available for public review.

John Garner Steele also served in the Civil War as a Union Soldier in Company D of the 36th Iowa Infantry.

John Garner Steele's father, Scott Steele, hung himself in the Iowa Poor Farm on of Monroe County on August 7, 1884. John Garner Steele's grandson, Otto Dell Steele shot himself in Frederic, Iowa.

Now, surely with all these exceptional things going on in this family someone has heard these tales and can help me make a connection.

Scott Steele was born Pennsylvania, his son John Garner Steele was born in Shelly County, Indiana, but all ended up in Monroe County Iowa area.

Any help would be appreciated. Jack Childers in Oklahoma City.

Jack Childers
Oklahoma City, Okla.
8/22/98

Subject: Mary/Elmes/Samuel/Samuel Steele

Hi, These are some of my Steele ancestors.

Much of the information I have found I owe to David Steele, keeper of the Gloucestershire Surnames list. I really appreciate all the help he's given me. He has an amazing amount of information on the Steele lines.

Mary Grace Steel - born 1771 Newland England (married to Thomas Harrison)
daughter of
Elmes Steel - 1745-1824 Newland England & Mary Benfield
son of
Samuel Steel 1708-1779 Littledean England & Mary Hawker
son of
Samuel Steel 1658-1747 Littledean England & Francis ?

According to a family tree compiled by Peter Steele of England his father was one of three brothers, either Thomas, Arthure or Edward. Their father's name was Steeven.

Does anyone have any of these names in their history?
Lorraine Burnett
8/22/98

Subject: Arnie Turk's ancestors - My name is Arnie Turk, and my Steele ancestors are as follows, starting with no. 1 in D.S. Durrie's book.

The last 5 all died in Wi. and I have some info. on all these. I would like to know more on them esp. Seth and his wife Hannah Keeney.
Arnold D. Turk
8/22/98

Subject: THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm not sure how I discovered all this new information but it's great! I stumbled on to a gold mine!

I've recently started genealogy research for my husband's side of the family when I learned that this is here I became very excited. Unfortunately his family didn't keep very good record of the "family tree". His mother's maiden name is Steele and when she heard that I was working to locate information on her family she was thrilled. Now I have the hard part ahead of me. I'm learing how much work it really does take to research family history. I just got back from a trip from Salt Lake City where I was overwhelmed and wish I lived. There is so much information there and I didn't have near enough time to look for more family. What you're doing here is WONDERFUL and I am glad you are willing to provide this for people like me. My Steele family came from Virginia but some have since settled here in Missouri. If I can research anything on this end for the Steele families I would be very happy to. I am so thankful for all the people wo want to help others to discover their family histories!!! This is great!!!!! Any information I have I am happy to share with others. I have some dates and locations on my Steele's but have come to a dead end too!! Anything I can do to help let me know!!!!
Holly Dunn
Wildwood/St. Louis, Missouri
8/22/98

Subject: Mary STEELE, b. abt 1813 Oxford Co., Ontario Prov., Canada - Good day all,
I'm seeking family and ancestry info on Mary "Polly" STEELE, born about 1813 in Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario Prov. She married Andrew HOOVER, also of Ontario Prov., and I know of 3 of their children: Jeremiah Fick H., Caroline H., and Jane H. Mary passed away 4/9/1882 in Humberstone, Welland Co., Ontario Prov., and is buried in the Overhalt Cemetery in Humberstone. Do any of you have any info on this gracious lady, or her ancestors?
Thanks to all for reading this!
Jackie in Virginia
8/22/98

Subject: Nathan Steel (b. est. 1790-1820) - Greetings all! My big stone wall in the Steel line is my gggrandfather, Nathan STEEL who married Margaret ERSKINE (Note: Margaret was born around 1822 in either Chester or Delaware Co, PA. An Erskine family document written in 1891 names Margaret's husband Mathew Steel, however, there are numerous errors in the document. Nathan is the name given on his son's death certificate.). Margaret and Nathan had two children: Margaret STEEL (b. around 1845?) and Isaac Perry STEEL (b. 9/19/1849 in PA).

Isaac Perry STEEL married Laura STONE. They had seven children. He was a miller and died on June 19, 1909, in Chillicothe, Ohio of a cerebral hemmorhage resulting from arterial sclerosis. His last known address was 637 N. High St., Chillicothe, Ohio.

Children of Isaac and Laura were:

Clarence Steel, b. est. 1894
Carl Steel, b. est. 1895
Florence Steel, b. est 1896
Mack Steel, b. est. 1897
Edith Laura Steel, b. est 1898
Rev. Wayne Steel, b. 1899, d. est. 1970-1979
Col. Clyde Eugene Steel, b. 1901

Rev. Wayne Steele never married. He wrote The Religion of Beauty which was published by the Hobbert Press, Chicago, Illinois, in 1940. I believe he died in Chicago in the 1970s.

Col. Clyde Eugene Steele married Suzanne Culbertson (nee Susannah Hopkins Snyder). They had three children. Clyde was better known by his middle name and was a West Pointe graduate and a decorated career military officer. He served in the Battle of France in WWII. His highest rank achieved was that of colonel sometime after the war. He died in 1956. His wife died in the mid 1990s.

Children of Clyde and Suzanne:

Nathan C. Steele, November 22, 1941, still living
Perry Erskine Steele, b. September 16, 1943, still living, my father
Laura Steele, December 13, 1945, still living

Hope to find someone with a connection to Nathan.

Peace,
Lissa Decker
Mishawaka, Indiana
8/21/98

Subject: NINIAN STEELE b.1775 NC - Ninian Steele b. 8 Feb 1775 md. Rebeckah b. 26 July 1775

Son, James C. Steele b. 7 Feb 1802 NC md. Celia Green 29 Jan 1826 Cape Girardeau Co,Mo.died 22 Oct 1869 Hill Co,Tx

Children:
Robert G. b.24 Dec 1826 Mo. d.8 Nov 1864
Sarah J. b. 14 April 1828
David C. b. 18 Sept 1829 Mo.Md. Jemima Ann Hudson 13 Oct 1870 Hill Co,Tx
Eliza A. b. 8 Feb 1832 Mo
Ninian b. 20 March 1834 Mo. d.10 April 1864
James G. b. 28 Sept 1837 Mo. d.19 Jan 1866
John b. 1 April 1839 Mo
William b.1841 Mo
Ellen b. 16 May 1843 Mo,md F.M.Callen
Mary E. b.1 March 1847 Ark
George b. 20 April 1850 Tx. d. 10 Sept 1865

David C. and Jemima had 1 child: James George Steele b 9 Aug 1871. Jemima died 10 Jan 1872. Her parents (Jesse F Hudson and Elizabeth Huffman (Hoffman?) raised James.

James ( g-grandfather) md. Lucinda Jane Walton 15 Nov 1891 Comanche Co,Tx. They had 9 children: James Ernest, Annie Ellen, Gertie Alice (my grandmother), Jesse William, Edward Lee, Nettie May, Eva, MinnieL, Hattie

It has been suggested that Ninian (1775) was son of Robert Steele and Jane Chambers. Any comment? I just found 2 land records in Cape Girardeau Co,MO. One shows Robert A Steele and the other says Robert G Steele. Both name the following Steele's: Sarah J, David C, Eloisa A, Ninian, and James. Dated 10 Dec 1841.

I goofed and hit "send" too soon. I wanted to ask if anyone had any info on the Mo. Steele's. Are the names in the land records my James C. and his siblings? I would love to share info with anyone working on this family
Valesca McMillian
Dublin, Texas
8/21/98

Subject: Steele - Frederick County, VA (1800's) - Hello Steele, A Wonderful Site -- a lot of info to share! I am looking for some info on my Steele(e) who grew up in Frederick County, VA during the 1800's. If you have any info about them, I will be happy to hear from you!
Bob Steele
Germantown, Maryland
8/21/98

Subject: Ellen Steele and Glenn Steele - I am searching for a way to find out about my grandfather's biological mother. I thought with all the information you seem to be gathering that someone might have the link I need.

My grandfather's given name was Glenn Steele and was adopted in 1922 in East St. Louis, Illinois. His name was changed when he was adopted. The only name on the papers was that of his mothers - Ellen Steele. My grandfather died last month and I was trying to find out some history on his biological side of the family. I would still love to find out some information for myself. If anyone has anything that may fit with the little bit of information that I have, I would be very grateful.
Thanks for your time,
Cairn Martin
8/21/98

Subject: Getting Started - Hi! I am researching my husband's and my genealogies. He is a Steele. What do I need to do to send you my research, and maybe receive some in return???
Linda M. (Skoubo) Steele
Klamath Falls, Oregon
8/21/98

NOTE: The following was received and forwarded by Jodi Catano - not really a query, but I thought the information might prove valuable.

Subject: Jesse Mildred Steele - Hi! I got your e-mail to the Steele list and thought it was great. I always appreciate information regarding my family! I am the granddaughter of Jesse Mildred Steele. Sorry I forget what number she was on your list. Again I appreciate the information but hers is wrong. She was born June 2, 1921 in Caney, Morgan CO., Kentucky. That is per her birth certificate and herself. She died on Jan 30, 1986 in North College Hill, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. And that information is per her death certificate and personal knowledge. Thanks again for the rest of the information! :)
Sincerely,
Melanie Hammons Bishop
8/21/98

Subject: Thomas Beverly Steele - Hi! I am looking for any information on Thomas Beverly Steele who may have been from West Virginia. He was the father of my ggrandmother and she said the he left she and her family when she was very young. She only remembers seeing him one time as he came by on a train. He married Louemma Collins and had Mabel Ruth and one son. Word is that he left them and married again and had another family but I don't know for sure. My ggrandmother (Mabel) was born March 27, 1902. That is basically all of the info I have. Please let me know if you can help!!
Tracie
8/21/98

For some really great backgrounds!