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James Steele 1811–1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jul 1811

Birth Location: Coldingham, Berwickshire, , Scotland

Death Date: 22 Feb 1897

Death Location: 101 Castlegate, Berwick, York, Maine, USA

Father: Johnston Steel

Mother: Alison Dunbar

Spouse(s): Mary Gauld, Mary Gauld

Children(s): Robert Steele, John Steele, Mary Steele, Alice Steele, William Steele

James Steele was born in 1811 in Coldingham, Berwickshire, , Scotland, the child of Johnston Steel And Alison Dunbar. In 1841, James Steele resided in Berwickshire, Scotland. In 1851, James Steele resided in Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland. James Steele married Mary E Gauld, Mary Gauld, and had children including Alice S Steele, John Steele, Mary Steele, Robert Steele, William Steele. James Steele passed away in 1897 in 101 Castlegate, Berwick, York, Maine, USA.

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Biography

  • James Steele was born in 1811 in Coldingham, Berwickshire, , Scotland, the child of Johnston Steel And Alison Dunbar.
  • In 1841, James Steele resided in Berwickshire, Scotland.
  • In 1851, James Steele resided in Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland.
  • James Steele married Mary E Gauld, Mary Gauld, and had children including Alice S Steele, John Steele, Mary Steele, Robert Steele, William Steele.
  • James Steele passed away in 1897 in 101 Castlegate, Berwick, York, Maine, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Johnston Steel
1780–1821
Birth Location: Coldingham Berwickshire Scotland
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Alison Dunbar
1776–1863
Birth Location: Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Mary Gauld
1811–1891
Birth Location: Renfrew, Paisley
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Mary Gauld
1810–1891
Birth Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
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Children(s)

Robert Steele
1840–1923
Birth Location: Dundee, Scotland
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John Steele
1838–1880
Birth Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
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Mary Steele
1842–
Birth Location: , Berwickshire, , Scotland
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Alice Steele
1845–1925
Birth Location: Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
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William Steele
1847–1920
Birth Location: Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
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James Steele's Ancestors

Self
James Steele
1811–1897
Birth Place: Coldingham, Berwickshire, , Scotland
Parents
Johnston Steel
1780–1821
Coldingham Berwickshire Scotland
Alison Dunbar
1776–1863
Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
Grandparents
William Steel
1734–1807
Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
Isobel Johnston
1748–1794
Coldingham, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Steel
1695–1771
Margaret Blair
1695–
James Johnston
1721–1790
Isobel Dickson
1722–1780
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Harry Steele
1638–
Beatrix Thampson
1642–
Robert Dickson
1701–
Margaret Clinshkeil
1700–

James Steele's Descendants

1.
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James Steele (15 Jul 1811–22 Feb 1897) m. Mary (E.) Gauld (abt 1811–26 Dec 1891) m. Mary Gauld (1810–26 Dec 1891)
  1. 1. Robert Steele 1840–1923 m. Jane ('Jean' Ann) Robertson 1833–1891 m. Jane Robertson 1839–1891
    1. 1. Elizabeth ("Bett") Steele 1863–1931 m. Alexander Glen 1863–1926
      1. 1. William Glen 1882–1973 m. Mary Skelly 1884–1948
        1. 1. Elizabeth Glen 1914–
        2. 2. Alexander Glen 1902–1948 m. Marion (Agnes) Ellis 1892–1983
        3. 3. James (Skelly) Glen 1916–1994 m. Ima (Grace) Elliott 1923–1991
        4. 4. Betty Glen 1914–
      2. 2. Robert (Steele) Glen 1883–1976
      3. 3. Jane ("Jeanie" Robertson) Glen 1889–1958 m. Alexander Mackenzie 1886–
        1. 1. William Mckenzie 1918–
      4. 4. Elizabeth Glen 1895–1906
      5. 5. Alexandra Glen 1898–
      6. 6. Margaret Glen 1886–
      7. 7. Rodrick Glen 1893–
      8. 8. Ina Glen 1897–
    2. 2. Jane ("Peggy") Steele 1865– m. Malcolm McDonald 1864–1945 m. William (D) White 1862–1900
      1. 1. John McDonald 1890–
      2. 2. Jessie (M) White 1892–
      3. 3. Ann White 1893–
      4. 4. John White 1897–
      5. 5. William White 1900–1976 m. Henrietta (Reading) Shaw 1902–1988
        1. 1. Maurice (William) White 1927–1970
      6. 6. Jeanie (Black) McDonald 1880–
      7. 7. Maggie McDonald 1889–
    3. 3. Alice Steele 1870–1960 m. Robert (James) Marr 1864– m. Joseph ANNS 1882–1955
      1. 1. Robert (James) MARR 1908–1911
    4. 4. Mary (Alexander) Steele 1864– m. John ("Sandy") Muir 1858–1925
      1. 1. Annie Muir 1886– m. James (Dunlop) Nisbet 1885–1929
        1. 1. James (Muir) Nisbet 1926–2009 m. Agnes (Meikle) Cameron 1927–1997
      2. 2. Janet Muir 1888–
      3. 3. Mary Muir 1891–
      4. 4. Andrew Muir 1888–1975 m. Frances (Elizabeth) Maguire 1893–1936
      5. 5. John Muir 1892–
      6. 6. William (Hunter) Muir 1888–1931 m. Grace Crichton 1898–1945
        1. 1. Grace (Morris M) Muir 1921–
        2. 2. Thomas (Crichton) Muir 1926–
        3. 3. John Muir 1925–1977
      7. 7. Samuel Muir 1883–
      8. 8. Robert Muir 1888–
      9. 9. James Muir 1892–1971
      10. 10. Jean Muir 1881–
    5. 5. Agnes (Liddle) Steele 1870–1957 m. Michael (Alexander) Greig 1870–
    6. 6. James Steele 1870–1946 m. Elizabeth ("Lizzie" Macstravick) Johnson 1876–1972
      1. 1. James (Robertson "Jimmie") Steele 1897–1966 m. Elizabeth ("Bessie" Honeycutt) Sinclair 1891–1984
        1. 1. Bettine (Elizabeth) Steele 1925–2002 m. Otto (W.) Segrin 1905–1980
        2. 2. Deane (E) Steele 1913–
      2. 2. Robert Steele 1893–1943 m. Margaret (M "Jeanie") Miller 1890–1984
        1. 1. Robert (Micheal Steele) Jr 1920–1994
      3. 3. Elizabeth (McStravick Johnson) Steele 1915–1994 m. William (Miller "Bud") Balsum 1898–1949 m. Robert (Benton) Thomas 1917–1997
        1. 1. Pamela (Lee) Balsam 1943–2007
      4. 4. George (Robertson) Steele 1912–1971 m. Beatrice (Leon) Mace 1921– m. Margaret (Bernice) Franzwa 1915–1986
        1. 1. Robert Steele 1940–2021 m. Janice (Mae) Sweeney 1941–2021
        2. 2. Marlene (E) Steele 1936–1985 m. Sherman ('Frank' Lynn) Moppin 1932–1994 m. Leslie (Guinn) Wallingford 1922–1989
        3. 3. Sharron (Lee) Steele 1938–2015 m. William (Steven) Call 1937–2005 m. Carl (Robert) Wilson 1912–1975 m. Julius (Oroville (Corky)) Gillard 1937–2005 m. Leslie (Charles) Slover 1941–2019
      5. 5. Charles (Johnson) Steele 1900–1992 m. Helen ("Nellie" Smith) McMillan 1898–1978
        1. 1. Catherine (Smith) Steele 1920–2009 m. Ora ("Orrie" Arthur) Root 1914–2004
        2. 2. Helen ('Eleanor' McMillan) Steele 1926–2022 m. Ronald (Albert) Porath 1921–1983
        3. 3. Elizabeth (McStravick-Johnson) Steele 1922–1924
        4. 4. James (Robertson) Steele 1936–2007 m. Ginger Posey 1932–2016
        5. 5. Jeannie Steele 1941–2007 m. William (Russel Rodwick) Sr 1941–1981 m. Dennis (Kurt) Buchanan 1940–1975
      6. 6. David (McStravick) Steele 1904–1985 m. Margaret (Low) Doig 1907–1976
        1. 1. Margaret (A) Steele 1938–2006
      7. 7. Jean (Robertson) Steele 1902–1997 m. Robert (John) Atlee 1898–1981
        1. 1. Robert (James "Jimmie") Atlee 1927–1997 m. Jeanette ('Janet') Hero 1922–1980
        2. 2. Grant (Ralph) Atlee 1936–2004
      8. 8. Jessie (McStravick) Steele 1895–1970 m. Abel (Jack) Williams 1897–1969
        1. 1. LaVonne (M) Williams 1936–2021 m. John Meyers 1921–1984
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Johnson "Betty") Williams 1922–2014 m. Robert Pappas 1921–1991
        3. 3. Jean (Marie) Williams 1926–1940
        4. 4. Richard (Cromwell) Williams 1928–1950 m. Uldine (S "Willie") Millard 1931–2000
    7. 7. Isabella Steele 1878–
    8. 8. Margaret (Anges) Steele 1868–1939 m. Sandy Hector 1865–
      1. 1. Alexander (Hector) "Sandy" 1890– m. Mima 1891–
        1. 1. Unknown (Daughter) Hector 1910–
    9. 9. Jane Steele 1874–1931 m. Thomas (John) Rock 1874–1942
      1. 1. James Rock 1900–1956
      2. 2. Thomas Rock 1905–1980
      3. 3. David Rock 1901–1960
  2. 2. John Steele 1838–1880 m. Alice Wallace 1836–1900
  3. 3. Mary Steele 1842–
  4. 4. Alice (S.) Steele 1845–1925 m. Charles Calder 1840–
  5. 5. William Steele 1847–1920

James Steele's Timeline

11 Records

1811
15 Jul 1811
Birth of James Steele in Coldingham, Berwickshire, , Scotland
Coldingham, Berwickshire, , Scotland
1841
1841
Age 30
James Steele resided here in Berwickshire, Scotland
Berwickshire, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 40
James Steele resided here in Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 40
James Steele resided here in Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 50
James Steele resided here in Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 60
James Steele resided here in Dunse, Berwickshire, Scotland
Dunse, Berwickshire, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 70
James Steele resided here in Dunse, Berwickshire, Scotland
Dunse, Berwickshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 80
James Steele resided here in Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland
Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 80
James Steele resided here in Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland
Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland
1897
22 Feb 1897
Age 86
Death of James Steele in 101 Castlegate, Berwick Hill, Northumberland, England
101 Castlegate, Berwick Hill, Northumberland, England
1897
22 Feb 1897
Age 86
Death of James Steele in 101 Castlegate, Berwick, York, Maine, USA
101 Castlegate, Berwick, York, Maine, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1811
    Event Place: Coldingham, Berwickshire, , Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1841 Scotland Census
    [2] 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Paisley High Church; ED: 4B; Page: 6; Line: 14; Roll: CSSCT1851_123; Year: 1851
    [3] 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Coldingham; ED: 7; Page: 25; Line: 10; Roll: CSSCT1851_196; Year: 1851
    [4] 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Coldingham; ED: 2; Page: 28; Line: 12; Roll: CSSCT1861_136
    [5] 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Dunse; ED: 1; Page: 30; Line: 20; Roll: CSSCT1871_174
    [6] 1891 Scotland Census
    [7] 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Dunse; ED: 2; Page: 13; Line: 14; Roll: cssct1881_308
    [8] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index:
    [9] Web: Scotland, Prison Records Index, 1828-1878

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Berwickshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Coldingham; ED: 7; Page: 25; Line: 10; Roll: CSSCT1851_196; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Paisley High Church; ED: 4B; Page: 6; Line: 14; Roll: CSSCT1851_123; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Coldingham; ED: 2; Page: 28; Line: 12; Roll: CSSCT1861_136

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Dunse, Berwickshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Dunse; ED: 1; Page: 30; Line: 20; Roll: CSSCT1871_174

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Dunse, Berwickshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Dunse; ED: 2; Page: 13; Line: 14; Roll: cssct1881_308

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1897
    Event Place: 101 Castlegate, Berwick Hill, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index:

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1897
    Event Place: 101 Castlegate, Berwick, York, Maine, USA
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