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Steele Family Queries - August 1998

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Subject: Viola Steele b1885 in McDowell Co WV - This is what I have on my family My grandmother was Viola Steele b1885 in McDowell Co WV d june 1967 in ohio buried at Rock Cave WV she was married to Willis Blankenship son of Conley Blankenship and Mary Polly Justin she was the daughter of Robert Steele and Margarert Christian this is all I know of the Steele Family I have been trying to fine out more.
Joan Stallard
Birch River, W.Va.
8/20/98
Subject: Thomas Steel 1786-1850; NC, TN, ARK - Thomas Steel was born in 1786 in NC, or Scotland, or England. Married Jane Moor(Moir) on Dec 22, 1808 in Chatham County, NC. They had 15 children between NC, TN, and ARK. He died in 1850 in Saline County, ARK.

Has anyone found Thomas Steel's father?

Records show a Thomas Steel born to:
George Steel & Isabella Robinson in Beaumont, Cumberland, England
William Steel & Isabel Johnston in Coldingham, Berwick, Scotland
Thomas Steel & Janet Archibald in Liberton, Midlothian, Scotland.
All were born in 1876.

I have history from there on if any one needs.
Larry Steele
Ft. Worth, Texas
8/20/98


Subject: Need help with sealed adoption records - My grandfather was adopted as an infant in East St. Louis, Illinois in 1922. His given name was Glenn Steele. His biological mother is the only name that was on record and it was Ellen Steele. I am trying to research this side of my family and am interested in finding out about my grandfather's biological side of the family. I am not sure where to start. The adoption was sealed. I thought someone might have information on either of these names. If you do, email me at ROCKSRED@AOL.COM.
Thanks,
Cairn Martin
8/19/98
Subject: Ephraim James Steele - PA - Looking for info on Ephraim James Steele. I have no dates for him. He married Margaret Syvilla Harmon who was probably born in Armstrong Co, PA around 1860's. (Her father was David Harmon, b: 1839 in Armstrong Co, PA and d: 1922.) Their daughter, from whom I am descended, was Ethel Edell Steele, b: 31 January 1892 (prob. Armstrong Co.), d: 6 July 1980 in Riverdale, MD. She married Gideon Garfield Hassler on 26 June 1912 in Wellsburg, WV.
Any info would be helpful.
Thanks,
Deborah Economidis
8/19/98
Subject: Ninian Steele (son of Robert?) 1775 NC - Is the NINIAN STEELE b. 8 Feb 1775 NC. the son of ROBERT STEELE and JANE CHAMBERS? Ninian's wfe was REBECKAH B. 26 JULY 1775. Ninian's son, JAMES C STEELE b.7 Feb 1802 is my ggg grandfather. He married CELIA GREEN 29 Jan 1826, Cape Girardeau, Mo.The 1st son was named Robert G. born 24 Dec 1826. James and family were in Tx.by 1850.They were in Ark 1847 because they had a child born there that year. Can anyone help untangle this line? Will be happy to share info.
Valesca McMillian
Dublin, Texas
8/19/98
Subject: Milton Albert Steele, b 1849 - Hello list, I just got on your list. I am looking for the family of my gg grandfather.

His name is Milton Albert Steele,
born Feb. 06, 1849,
Died: June 28, 1928 in Marlow Oklahoma
He married Carrie Ann Pittman
Born: Dec. 20, 1858 in I think Mississippi
Died: Aug. 15, 1969
I don't know how many children they had but, this is my g grandfather. Milton Carl Steele
born: Jan. 10, 1888
Died: June 05, 1960, Wilson Oklahoma, Carter County
Married: Sept. 06, 1908 Baird Oklahoma to Winnie Alice Berry
Born: March 14, 1890 Arkansas
Died: Aug. 15, 1969 Wilson Oklahoma, Carter County
Thank you for any help it will be greatly appreciated.

Lavone Goodwin
8/18/98


Subject: Jonathan E. Steele, Scots Bay, Nova Scotia - I am searching for the parents/ancestors of Jonathan E. Steele, born about 1830 and was with the firm of Sheffield and Wickwire of Canning, NS in construction of wooden ships at Scots Bay, NS. He married Lavinia Porter. Left six sons and one daughter:

Avard T. Steele, B. Jan. 30, 1860, Scots Bay, died 1934, MA
A. Sherman Steele, born and died Scots Bay a farmer
E. Bowman Steele, born Scots Bay, died Seattle Washington
Jonathan E Steele, born Scots Bay, died Scots Bay a farmer
Oxley H. Steele, born Scots Bay, died Scots Bay, a farmer
Havelock H. Steele of Hantsport, NS, ship's captain of the schooner, "Lady of Avon"
daughter who married Charles W. McKeen of Delhaven

Have reason to think that he is descendant of John Steele, brother of George, early settler of Hartford, CT

Would welcome any information or clues to connect this line.

Avard T. Steele, married Emma Gertrude Rice of Digby, NS. have information on that line.

Thanks for any help,
Florence Fosgate
8/18/98


Subject: Whoopee - Please excuse me if I ramble, but I just had a small chink taken out of that STEELE wall I've been butting up against for so many years.

I just rec. death cert. from York Co. SC on my ggf/ggm which helps to move me back one more generation on my ggf side. It's already been a great day, but if anyone can add more, I think my heart could stand it.

my ggf James William STEELE b 19 Dec. 1855 in Knoxville TN d. 23 Jun. 1931 in Rock Hill SC ( dates and places, new info )...this is really new....

my gggf Freeland STEELE b. NC and my gggm Rebecca ( really hard to read handwritting of last name) BLUET or poss BLISSET ??? b. SC.

Any poss. cuzzins out there???
Rick Steele
Seattle, Wash.
8/10/98

Update - Andrew Freeland Steele -
I would like to post an update to a query posted sevral days ago...new info...I just located my gggf's marriage records. Andrew F STEELE m to Rebecca L BLOUNT 10 Jan 1854 in Knox Co. TN. You can check archivews for msg. entitled " Whoopee " if you like, and any contacts would be great.
Thanks
Rick Steele
8/19/98


Subject: John Steele - Seeking parents of John Steele,who was born in England in 1737 and married Mary Fisher in Hawkins Co. Tenn.
Any information is appreciated.
Edna Franklin
Tilden, Ill.
8/10/98
Subject: Samuel Steele - I am direct descendant of Abiel Steele born 8 October 1693 at Hartford, CT who married John Webster

She is the daughter of Samuel Steele and Mercy Bradford

Samuel was the son of John Steele and Mercy Warner.

Any help appreciated.

If anybody knows of any of these people, please drop me a note.
Sincerely,
Susan LaCoe
8/10/98


Subject: Steele, 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
8/8/98


Subject: CAPT. NINIAN STEELE - I saw the posting referring to the book, "Captain Ninian Steele and his Descendants" published in the early 1900s.

This is my line and I would love access to it because in the books I have found information about most of the descendants trail off around the early 1800's.
Thanks,
Amy Noorian
Houston, Texas
8/5/98


Subject: Grandmother Mary Steele - Mary Steele, born 6 Sept. 1859 in Clinton Co. Ky , died 11Aug.1946. She was dtr. of Joseph Knox Steele, and Mary Ann Shortle. We have the Steele line back to Samuel Steele, b. 1745 in Ireland, married to Jennet Knox. Are these folks in your line and can you get further back with this line.
Jackie Davidson
Rocky Mount, N.C.
8/5/98
Subject: Stormont Co., Ontario - Hi...I'm researching for David Steele whose wife was Elizabeth Foster. Their son Joseph (my g.grandfather) was born in So. Finch, Stormont Co. Ontario in 1843. His obit (Michigan) says he had 3 bros & 2 sisters still living in Canada in 1915. Do you have any possible connection? Seems all the postings are concerning Steeles in the South (USA).
Shirley (Steele) Petersen
Warrenton, Oregon
8/5/98
Subject: PERRY STEEL/STEELE family (born in Maryland or Pennsylvania around 1814) - Researching PERRY STEEL(E) and THEOPHILLIS STEEL(E). If anyone has information on these folks..please e-mail me at: Headache55@aol.com

Thank you :)

STEEL/STEELE - BLAIR(?) - SITIRS(?)

Doing research on the PERRY STEEL/STEELE family (born in Maryland or Pennsylvania around 1814) and moved to Centre Co., Spring Twp, Pennsylvania by the 1840 census where he is listed at the same address as a Francis Steel (relationship unknown). Francis Steel is listed also on the 1830 Census for the same location but Perry is not listed at all. By the 1850 census, Perry is listed as living in Centre County, Bellfontone, Pennsylvania with his wife, ELIZA (Unknown) (b1817 PA). Their nine children, all born in Pennsylvania were:

Family then moved by the 1860 census to Milesburg, Pennsylvania. The son, 24 year old Harvey was listed as "Head of Household," and living with his father, Perry but the mother, Eliza is missing. Other unknown people living in the houshold, all born in Pennsylvania, except Peggy Blair are:

Our great Grandfather, THEOPHILLIS STEEL (b1853), son of Perry Steel married MARGARET E. (Unknown) (b1853 PA) and in the 1900 census his family is shown as living in Westmoreland County, Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Their children, all born in Pennsylvania were listed as:

In addition to family members in the 1900 census for Theophillis Steel, the following people were listed:

Our Grandfather DANIEL HASTING STEELE, called BUDD STEELE was born in 1893 in Centre County, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Daniel married our Grandmother, GRACE AMANDA BAHR (1894-1975), daughter of WILLIAM JOSEPH BAHR (1871-1953) and AMANDA A. GARMAN (1875-1943) of Stark County, Jackson Twp., McDonaldsville, Ohio and after they were married, they moved to Summit County, Northfield Village, Ohio.
Judy (Steele) Armstrong
Delhi, Louisiana
8/5/98


Subject: STEELE REUNION - Will anyone with knowledge of, or thoughts about, a Steele Reunion that might be held next year in Virginia or a neighboring state, please post your comments either here or to the STEELE List. A section is being set up at the Repository web site for such comments, suggestions, etc. Thanks.
Tom Steele
2614 Furlong Ave.
St. Albans, WV 25177
8/5/98
Subject: George Steele (1790-1882)- Upper Stewiacke, Nova Scotia - I am interested in finding about George Steele (1790-1882), m. Rebeca Fulton, of Upper Stewiacke, Nova Scotia.
David Steele Reid
Massachusettes
8/5/98
Subject: Steele Information - I am looking for any old photos of Steeles, and any old stories concerning Steeles for the Steele Quarterly Newsletter. I would love to have any queries also. When submitting queries, please include your snail address as well, so that others that doesn't have email can contact you personally by snail.

I have the one of the original bibles of Jeremiah Wilkinson Steele, given to me by a cousin that lives in Morgan Co., Kentucky. I also have his sons' George Washington Steeles journal. Some of the pages are very hard to read. I have old letters written by George Steele, and I have his wifes bible, which was given to her by her father -- her name was Margaret Kilgore. I have a copy of the Lockhart Bible, the original is in my great uncle hands, he is having binding restored, it is very old, it belonged to Jeremiahs wifes grandfather. I plan on submitting the information to the Steele Repository, so that everyone can use it. I am planning a trip in the fall to Morgan County, Kentucky to pick up original photos of Jeremiah & Marthas, along with other old photos, and a great aunt is still living down there, and she is going to give me a few other items. So I will let everyone know what I have and I will post all the information to the list. Until next time...
Your cousin,
Tammy Steele Dyer
Tlsteeled@aol.com
P O Box 602
Lebanon, OH 45036
8/4/98


Subject: Isaac Steele Family - Searching for info on Isaac Steele(Steel) b. abt 1782 in KY d. in DeKalb Co., AL?, married Elizabeth ?? b. abt 1784 in OH. Listed on Marion Co., TN Census of 1830 as: 313201-010001. Any info on the parents or children of Isaac & Elizabeth will be greatly appreciated. One daughter Nancy married Jonathan Lewis and lived in DeKalb Co., AL.
Thank you,
Reba
8/3/98
Subject: Steele Reunion - Does anyone know of a Steele Reunion held in Southwest Virginia?

Any help would be appreciated.

Tamara D. Steele-Altizer
Midlothian, Virginia
My Home Page
8/3/98

Response - Tamara, I don't know of a thing. Tammy Dyer mentioned something about a year or so ago about wanting to have one, so maybe if several of us get our heads together we can plan one for next year. I've never been involved in one, but I know it's a lot of work requiring a lot of advanced planning. I'll see what kind of interest I can stir up for one in Virginia or one of the neighboring states. Thanks.
Tom Steele


Subject: Ellen Steele-mother of Glenn Steele - Ellen Steele had a son Glenn Steele in East St. Louis, Illinois in 1922 and put him up for adoption. The adoption records were sealed and I have very little information to go on. Glenn Steele's name was changed to Lester (Jack) O'Dell. He was my grandfather. I was trying to find out information for him on his biological family. He died a couple of weeks ago, but I would still like to find out some family history. Ellen Steele was the only one listed on the adoption papers and I am not sure where to go next with my search. If anyone has information that might help, please let me know.
Thank you,
Cairn Martin
8/3/98
Following is a letter Jodi Catano received and forwarded. Can anyone help Roxanne?

Subject: Steeles from Washington, D.C. - Dear Jodi, Your name keeps popping up whenever I do these Steele family searches. I have been searching for relatives on my father's side of our family. My father (Millard F. Steele, Jr.) was born in Washington D.C. 10/12/15 to Millard F. Steele, Sr. & Catherine Stieren. Millard F. Steele, Sr.'s parents were George M. Steele, Sr. and Georgie A. Steele. My Grandmother separated from her husband and brought my father back to St. Paul, MN shortly after he was born. Consequently my father never knew his father and only has a few letters from his grandfather, George M. Steele, Sr. His grandfather, George & Georgie (his wife) moved from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia, PA where George Sr. was living in l930. George M. Steele Sr. and his wife Georgie had four children: George M. Steele, Jr., Elsie C. Steele (Roche), Marie F. Steele (Stauffer) and my grandfather, Millard F. Steele, Sr.

I have a picture of my grandmother taken with her mother-in-law the summer before my Dad was born. On the back of the picture it says summer at Chesapeake Bay. So these Steele's summered at Chesapeake Bay, lived in Washington, D.C. and a decade or so later were all living in Philadelphia, except for their son, George Jr. who was by that time living in New York City. I have the married names of the two daughters and several letters written to my Dad from his grandfather. Once his grandfather passed away, there was no further contact from the Steele family. This is a big blank for me and I have been longing to fill it.

If any of this means anything to you, Jodi, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks again!!

Roxanne Larsen
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
8/2/98


Subject: More about Alonzo L. Steele - Tom: When I get further information, do I share it with you or is there a group that might be recording what is uncovered?

I have found out that Alonzo L. Steele had a middle initial and he came from West Virginia. He was born on or about 1871 and the girl he married, Blanche Ethel Goodwin was from Minnesota and was born on or about 1874.

Can we add this to the pot?
Marion Wm. Steele
Nevada City, Calif.
8/2/98

Response - Bill, It's best to send any information you think others might benefit from directly to the STEELE List. Second choice is submit to the Steele National Repository or Steele's Genealogy Roundtable. Third choice is directly to me. Regardless of how it's submitted, however, I will make every effort to get it published in the right places. Thanks.


Subject: JAMES STEELE - This is what I know about my Steele family from the Ninian Steele (Chester Co. PA) line: James Steele (b. 1786 Iredell Co. NC) and Jane Campbell (b. 1790) were married in 1810 in Iredell Co. NC and had the following children: Ninian Futhey, Miles Campbell, Samuel Chambers, Levina (first-born 1811 NC), Ruth, Elizabeth, Ann, Mary Jane and Nancy Margaret. All the children were born in NC or TN, most probably western TN. James Steele moved to AR later in life. Levina Steele married Job Siddall and moved to White Co. AR. James Steele's parents were Ninian Steele and Elizabeth Chambers. James Steele's siblings were Samuel, Henry, Joseph, Ninian, Robert, Samuel Futhey, Jane, Anna and Elizabeth.

Anyone out there have more info on a name they recognize?

Amy Noorian
Houston, Texas
8/2/98


Subject: Search for Grandfather - Searchers for Ellen Steele and James (Jim) Steele might note the following information I have. William Yancy Steele seems to have 'sprouted' in Fannin Co in 1880. Any info on this family will be appreciated. (If the formatting gets messed up I. is the starting generation with all children having a letter A-J. Any children I have listed of those A-J children are numbered 1, 2, etc.

Descendancy Narrative of William Yancy Steele (I have a picture of William Yancy Steele)

I. William Yancy Steele was born on 10 June 1849 in TN. He married M. E. Clevenger on 17 April 1881 at Fannin Co, TX. After her death, he married Elizabeth Jane Ashby, daughter of Mumford Ashby and America Simms, on 22 January 1891 at Fannin Co, TX. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in 1896 at Grove Hill Masonic Lodge AF & A M, Leonard, Fannin Co, TX. William Yancy Steele filed for divorce from Elizabeth Jane Ashby in 1903 at Paris, Fannin Co, TX. He died on 2 May 1919 at Fannin Co, TX, at age 69 and was buried at Lindsey Cemetery, Randolph, Fannin Co, TX.

        A.  Lilly Bell Steele.was born at Fannin Co, TX. She married J.D. Matlock on 31 August 1899 at 
        Fannin Co, TX. She died before 1919 at Fannin Co, TX.

                1.  Mabel Matlock was born in Lamar Co, TX. (birth prior to 1891)

                2.  Mildred Matlock was born in Lamar Co, TX. (birth prior to 1891)

        B.  W.H. Steele was also known as Henry.  He was known to live at Hutcheson Co,  & Potter Co, TX.
        (b. prior to 1891)

        C.  Walter Steele  (b. prior to 1891)

        D.  James A. Steele was also known as Jim Steele (b. prior to 1891) James was a J.P. in Fannin Co 
        when his father died in 1919.

        E.  Scott Fredrick Steele was born circa 1882 at Fannin Co, TX  He died young and was buried circa 
        1882 at Lindsey-Randolph Cemetery,      Fannin Co, TX

        F.  Ethel Vida Steele was born on 30 October 1893 at TX. She  married Richard Dixon Garrison circa 
        1908. She also married William Sohl later. She died at Denison, Grayson Co, TX.

                1.  Ralph Porter Garrison was born on 3 October 1912.

        G.  Nancy Ellen Steele. Her married name was Boren. She was born on 29 January 1895 in TX. She 
        married W.O. Boren circa 1919 at Fannin Co,     TX. She died on 16 October 1960 at age 65.

        H.  Mary Velva Steele was born on 9 January 1897 at TX. She married John D. Braun. She died at 
        Denison, Grayson Co, TX.

        I.  Frank Steele was born on 1 February 1899. He died on 17 June        1901 at age 2.

        J.  Albert Clifton Steele Sr was a pipe fitter. He was born on 19 January 1901 at Randolph, Fannin 
        Co, TX. He married Dovie Mae Snodgrass, daughter of James Andrew Snodgrass and Mary Lou Anna Moore, 
        on 17 November 1920 at Calvary Baptist Church, Denison, Grayson Co, TX. He was buried in August 1961 
        at Fairview Cemetery, Denison, Grayson Co, TX.
        [I am a descendant of A.C. Steele, Sr.  He had 4 boys:  A.C. Steele, Jr., Earl Grover Steele, Lloyd 
        Steele, and Kenneth Gilbert Steele].

Jeri J. Steele
Texas
8/2/98


Subject: John Fulton McClure b. 1829 in Adams Co. OH - We are looking for a Steele who may have married a McClure. Our ancestor has a brother named William Steele McClure. His brother, our great great grandfather, is John Fulton McClure b. 1829 in Adams Co. OH. John came to Kansas with his family leaving Ohio for McLean County, IL in 1868 and in 1872 on to Marion County, KS, where they lived and died. We do not know William and John's parents. Can you help?
Thanks,
Millicent McClure
Denver, Colo.
8/2/98
Subject: James David Steele, b. 12 June 1859 Ind - I am looking for any information on a James David Steele, b. 12 June 1859 Ind. His father was James Monroe Steele and I believe his mother was Mary Ann Workman. James David Married a Phoebe Elizabeth Perkey b. 27 Apr. 1868 Ill. Any information on any of these Steeles would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Patricia A. Russell
Denver, Colo.
8/1/98

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