Who was Daniel Steele?

Daniel Steele (1697–1788) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Daniel Steele 1697–1788

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Apr 1697 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Died 13 Mar 1788 · West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Father Samuel Steele

Mother Mercy Bradford

Siblings Abiel Steele, Eliphalet Steele, Elizabeth Steele, Jerusha Steele, Samuel Steele, Thomas Steele, William Steele

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Steele

Mercy Bradford

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1697, Daniel Steele entered the world in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA, born to samuel steele and mercy bradford. Daniel Steele passed away in 1788 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

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1697

Birth of Daniel Steele in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1788

Death of Daniel Steele in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel Steele

This ancestor line traces from Pays de Caux, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France (1030) to Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1697) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Daniel Steele (1697–1788) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA and died in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 17 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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