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James Steel 1671–1742 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1671

Birth Location: Chichester, Sussex, England

Death Date: 1742-03-05

Death Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Henry Sr.

Mother:

Spouse(s): Martha Hammond, Martha Hammond, MARTHA HAMMOND, Rebecca None, Martha HAMMOND, Martha Bowen

Children(s): Elizabeth Steel, James Steel, Henry Steel, Hannah Steel, Elizabeth Steel, Henry Steel, James Steel, Mary Steel, Robert Steel, Martha Steel, Ann Steel, Sarah Steel, James Steel, Mary Steel, Martha Steel, Ruth Steel, Rebecca Steel, Martha Steel, Elizabeth Steel, William Steel, Thomas Steel, Elizabeth Steel, Martha Steel, Martha Steel, Ann Steel, Robert Steel, Anne Steel, Ruth Steele, Rebecca Steel, Martha Steel, Sarah Steel, Robert Steel, Martha Steel, Mary Steel, Martha Steel, Martha Steele, Elizabeth Steel, Martha Steel, James Steel, Hannah Steel, Elizabeth Steel, Martha Steel, Elizabeth Steel, Rebecca Steel, Mary Steel, Ruth Steel, Sarah Steel, Robert Steel, Martha Steel, Martha Steel, Martha Steel, Hannah Steel, Elizabeth Steel, Martha Steel, James Steel, Martha Steel, Martha Steel, Martha Steel

James Steel was born in 1671 in Chichester, Sussex, England, the child of Henry William Steele Sr And Alison Steell. James Steel married Martha Bowen, Martha Hammond, Rebecca, and had children including Ann Steel, Anne Steel, Elizabeth Steel, Hannah Anne Steel, Hannah Steel, Henry Steel, James Steel, James Steele Steel, John Steele, Martha Mattie Dothula Steel, Martha Steel, Martha Steele, Mary Steel, Rebecca Steel, Robert Steel, Ruth Steel, Ruth Steele, Sarah Steel, Thomas Steel, Thomas Steele, William Steel. James Steel passed away in 1742 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • James Steel was born in 1671 in Chichester, Sussex, England, the child of Henry William Steele Sr And Alison Steell.
  • James Steel married Martha Bowen, Martha Hammond, Rebecca, and had children including Ann Steel, Anne Steel, Elizabeth Steel, Hannah Anne Steel, Hannah Steel, Henry Steel, James Steel, James Steele Steel, John Steele, Martha Mattie Dothula Steel, Martha Steel, Martha Steele, Mary Steel, Rebecca Steel, Robert Steel, Ruth Steel, Ruth Steele, Sarah Steel, Thomas Steel, Thomas Steele, William Steel.
  • James Steel passed away in 1742 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Steel's Ancestors

Self
James Steel
1671–1742
Birth Place: Chichester, Sussex, England
Parents
Henry William STEELE Sr.
1640–1700
Parish Rumbolds,,Sussex,England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Steel's Descendants

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James Steel (abt 1671–1742-03-05) m. Martha Hammond (Jun 1674–05 Jun 1709) m. Martha Hammond (Jun 1674–5 Jun 1709) m. MARTHA HAMMOND (May 3, 1711–29 DEC 1783) m. Rebecca (1704–29 Dec 1783) m. Martha HAMMOND (Jun 1674–5 Jun 1709) m. Martha Bowen (1685–)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Steel 1696–1785 m. William Shute 1698–1741 m. William Shute 1698–1741
    1. 1. Rebecca Shute 1706–1760 m. Thomas Hood 1704–1762
      1. 1. Joseph Hood 1747–1818 m. Mary Fawkes 1756–1819
        1. 1. Thomas Hood 1781–1854 m. Margaret Dickinson 1790–1875
        2. 2. Jonathon Hood 1777–1861
        3. 3. Richard Hood 1775–1845
        4. 4. James Hood 1779–1824
        5. 5. Joseph Hood 1783–1790
        6. 6. Rebecca Hood 1786–1795
        7. 7. William Hood 1788–1862
      2. 2. Thomas Hood 1761–1832
      3. 3. Jonathan Hood 1745–1773
      4. 4. Sarah Hood 1754–1826 m. Joseph Brodford –1785 m. Thomas Carstairs 1759–1830
        1. 1. James Carstairs 1789–1875
        2. 2. David ((Maj.)) Carstairs 1787–1819
      5. 5. James Hood 1745–
      6. 6. John Hood 1725–
    2. 2. William Steel –1782
  2. 2. James Steel 1732–1840
  3. 3. Henry Steel 1733–1767
  4. 4. Hannah Steel 1737–1750
  5. 5. Elizabeth Steel 1740–1786
  6. 6. Henry Steel 1733–1767
  7. 7. James Steel 1732–1840
  8. 8. Mary Steel 1702–1758
  9. 9. Robert Steel 1702–1741
  10. 10. Martha Steel 1701–1730
  11. 11. Ann Steel 1716–1750
  12. 12. Sarah Steel 1699–1785
  13. 13. James (Steele \) Steel 1706–1741
  14. 14. Mary Steel 1702–1758
  15. 15. Martha ("Mattie" Dothula) Steel 1701–1761
  16. 16. Ruth Steel 1706–1741
  17. 17. Rebecca Steel 1704–1783
  18. 18. Martha Steel 1698–1700
  19. 19. Elizabeth Steel 1696–1730
  20. 20. William Steel 1715–1780
  21. 21. Thomas Steel 1713–
  22. 22. Elizabeth Steel 1696–
  23. 23. Martha Steel 1701–1761
  24. 24. Martha Steel 1701–1730
  25. 25. Ann Steel 1720–1750
  26. 26. Robert Steel 1730–1741
  27. 27. Anne Steel –1785
  28. 28. Ruth Steele 1706–1741
  29. 29. Rebecca Steel 1704–1783
  30. 30. Martha Steel 1698–1700
  31. 31. Sarah Steel 1699–1745
  32. 32. Robert Steel 1702–1741
  33. 33. Martha Steel 1701–1730
  34. 34. Mary Steel 1702–1758
  35. 35. Martha Steel –1700
  36. 36. Martha Steele 1698–1759
  37. 37. Elizabeth Steel 1696–1786
  38. 38. Martha Steel 1701–1700
  39. 39. James (Steele \) Steel 1706–1741
  40. 40. Hannah ("Anne") Steel 1716–1750
  41. 41. Elizabeth Steel 1696–
  42. 42. Martha Steel 1701–1739
  43. 43. Elizabeth Steel 1698–1789
  44. 44. Rebecca Steel 1704–1783
  45. 45. Mary Steel 1702–1758
  46. 46. Ruth Steel 1706–1741
  47. 47. Sarah Steel 1699–1745
  48. 48. Robert Steel 1702–1741
  49. 49. Martha ("Mattie" Dothula) Steel 1701–1761 m. Thomas Pennington 1697–1777 m. Daniel Pennington 1694–1777
    1. 1. Mary Pennington 1726–1804
    2. 2. George PENNINGTON 1726–
    3. 3. James Pennington 1725–1761
    4. 4. Martha Pennington 1722–1750
    5. 5. Margaret Pennington 1723–1727
    6. 6. Thomas Pennington 1729–1796
    7. 7. Elizabeth Pennington 1732–1811
    8. 8. Sarah Pennington 1737–1743
    9. 9. Elizabeth (Greatgrandaunt) Pennington 1732–1732
    10. 10. Margaret (Ann) Pennington 1728–1797
    11. 11. Elizabeth Pennington 1735–1743
    12. 12. Mary (Greatgrandaunt) Pennington 1726–
    13. 13. Margaret (Ann) Pennington 1728–
    14. 14. Jacob Pennington 1759–
    15. 15. William Pennington 1756–
    16. 16. Edmund Pennington 1753–1813
    17. 17. Margaret Pennington 1728–1828
    18. 18. Rebecca Pennington 1734–
    19. 19. Elizabeth Pennington 1737–1742
    20. 20. Mary Pennington 1726–
    21. 21. Margaret Pennington 1728–
  50. 50. Martha Steel –1730
  51. 51. Martha Steel –1700
  52. 52. Hannah ("Anne") Steel 1716–1750
  53. 53. Elizabeth Steel 1696–
  54. 54. Martha Steel 1701–1739
  55. 55. James (Steele \) Steel 1706–1741
  56. 56. Martha Steel 1698–1700
  57. 57. Martha ("Mattie" Dothula) Steel 1701–1761
  58. 58. Martha Steel –1730

James Steel's Timeline

8 Records

1671
abt 1671
Birth of James Steel in Chichester, Sussex, England
Chichester, Sussex, England
1671
19 Nov 1671
James Steel was baptized in Westminster, London, England
Westminster, London, England
1741
31 Dec 1741
Age 70
James Steel - Probate in Kent, Delaware, USA
Kent, Delaware, USA
1742
5 Mar 1742
Age 71
James Steel resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1742
22 Feb 1742
Age 71
Death of James Steel in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1742
1742-03-05
Age 71
Burial of James Steel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1742
1742
Age 71
James Steel - Probate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1889
23 Jun 1889
Age 218
James Steel was baptized in Barking, Essex, England
Barking, Essex, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1671
    Event Place: Chichester, Sussex, England
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1671
    Event Place: Westminster, London, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1889
    Event Place: Barking, Essex, England
    Record Source: Essex, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 06 May 1702
    Event Place: from MO. Mtg. at Steyning, Sussex
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Quaker arrivals at Philadelphia (Meeting), 1682-1750
    [2] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Year: 1702; Page Number: 31

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1742
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Births and Burials, 1686-1807; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes; Call Number: MR-Ph 365

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1713-1825

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Quaker arrivals at Philadelphia (Meeting), 1682-1750

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1742
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Births and Burials, 1686-1807; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes; Call Number: MR-Ph 365
    [2] U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI
    [3] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Pennsylvania, City of Philadelphia, administration files; Author: Philadelphia (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    [4] Delaware, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1680-1860; and index to wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1742-03-05
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Births and Burials, 1686-1807; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes; Call Number: MR-Ph 365

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1741
    Event Place: Kent, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: Delaware, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1680-1860; and index to wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1742
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Pennsylvania, City of Philadelphia, administration files; Author: Philadelphia (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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