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Elizabeth "Lizzie" Steele 1885–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1885

Birth Location: McDowell, West Virginia, United States

Death Date: 3 Apr 1926

Death Location: Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia, USA

Father: James Steele

Mother: Catherine Payne

Spouse(s): Paris Lester

Children(s): Vicey Lester, Matilda Luster, William Lester, Martha Lester, Olla Lester, Jimmie Lester, Columbus Lester, Fannie Lester, Orpha Lester

In 1885, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Steele entered the world in McDowell, West Virginia, United States, born to James Harvey Steele And Catherine Kate Payne. In 1910, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Steele resided in Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia, USA. In 1920, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Steele resided in Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia, USA. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Steele married Paris Lester, and had children including Columbus Lester, Fannie Lester, Jimmie Lester, Martha Catherine Lester, Matilda Luster, Olla Lester, Orpha Ellen Lester, Vicey Lester, William Dewey Lester. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Steele passed away in 1926 in Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Steele entered the world in McDowell, West Virginia, United States, born to James Harvey Steele And Catherine Kate Payne.
  • In 1910, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Steele resided in Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Steele resided in Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia, USA.
  • Elizabeth "Lizzie" Steele married Paris Lester, and had children including Columbus Lester, Fannie Lester, Jimmie Lester, Martha Catherine Lester, Matilda Luster, Olla Lester, Orpha Ellen Lester, Vicey Lester, William Dewey Lester.
  • Elizabeth "Lizzie" Steele passed away in 1926 in Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elizabeth Steele's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Steele
1885–1926
Birth Place: McDowell, West Virginia, United States
Parents
James Harvey Steele
1856–1892
Pike, Kentucky, United States
Catherine ("Kate") Payne
1864–1925
McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Reuben (William Steele, Civil War Confederate Veteran - 34th Virginia Calvary, Co C and) Farmer
1830–1916
Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Patsy Bentley
1826–1880
Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Nancy (DNA) Breeding
1832–1875
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Steele
1800–1874
Nancy Vance
1810–1860
John Bentley
1788–1858
Margaret. Hamilton
1800–1841
John Sr
1788–1875
Sarah Hackney
1794–1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Steele
1780–1835
Sarah Shurtleff
1767–1860
John Ferrell
1793–1891
Daniel Sr
1752–1839
Nancy Lewis
1759–1845
Thomas Jr
1758–1847
Ann Martin
1771–1850
Spencer Sr
1759–1835
Elizabeth FINNEY
1765–1822
John (DNA)
1760–1843
Jane Vail
1768–1855

Elizabeth Steele's Descendants

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Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Steele (May 1885–3 Apr 1926) m. Paris Lester (Dec 4,1881–4 Jan 1962)
  1. 1. Vicey Lester 1911–1980
  2. 2. Matilda Luster 1905–1989
  3. 3. William (Dewey) Lester 1908–1953
  4. 4. Martha (Catherine) Lester 1914–1979 m. Jim (Harrison) Roberts 1905– m. William (Mathias Garson Jones) Payne 1910–1951
    1. 1. Rose (Arlene) Payne 1935–1994 m. William (Henry) Hagerman 1932–2013
    2. 2. Belva (Maria Jones Payne\) Baker 1942–2002
  5. 5. Olla Lester 1917–1955
  6. 6. Jimmie Lester 1901–1902
  7. 7. Columbus Lester 1920–1939
  8. 8. Fannie Lester 1925–2009
  9. 9. Orpha (Ellen) Lester 1924–2009

Elizabeth Steele's Timeline

4 Records

1885
May 1885
Birth of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Steele in McDowell, West Virginia, United States
McDowell, West Virginia, United States
1910
1910
Age 25
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Steele resided here in Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Steele resided here in Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
1926
3 Apr 1926
Age 41
Death of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Steele in Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1885
    Event Place: McDowell, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1960; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 70
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1687; Page: 8a; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1375700

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bradshaw, McDowell, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1687; Page: 8a; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1375700

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1960; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 70

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1926
    Event Place: Paynesville, McDowell, West Virginia, USA

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