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John Steel 1794–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Sept 1794

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 21 Apr 1870

Death Location: Donation, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Jonas Steel

Mother: Mary White

Spouse(s): Mary Kemmerling

Children(s): Mary Steel, William Steele, Jacob Steel, Susana Steel, Samuel Steel, Luden Steel

The story of John Steel began in 1794 in Pennsylvania, United States. In 1800, John Steel resided in Frankstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1801, John Steel resided in Cassville, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA. John Steel married Mary Elizabeth Kimberland Kemberling Kemmerling, and had children including Jacob Steel, Luden Steel, Mary Jane Steel, Samuel S Steel, Susana Steel, William W Steele. John Steel passed away in 1870 in Donation, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Steel began in 1794 in Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1800, John Steel resided in Frankstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1801, John Steel resided in Cassville, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • John Steel married Mary Elizabeth Kimberland Kemberling Kemmerling, and had children including Jacob Steel, Luden Steel, Mary Jane Steel, Samuel S Steel, Susana Steel, William W Steele.
  • John Steel passed away in 1870 in Donation, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonas Steel
1756–1826
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Mary White
1765–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MW

Spouses(s)

Mary Kemmerling
1798–1858
Birth Location: Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
MK

Children(s)

Mary Steel
1826–1865
Birth Location: Henderson Township, Hunt, Pennsylvania, USA
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William Steele
1828–1895
Birth Location: PA
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Jacob Steel
1827–1883
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Susana Steel
1834–1861
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Samuel Steel
1834–1908
Birth Location: Huntingdon, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Luden Steel
1838–1864
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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John Steel's Ancestors

Self
John Steel
1794–1870
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Jonas Steel
1756–1826
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Mary White
1765–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
John (Melchior) Steel
–1803
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Steel's Descendants

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John Steel (21 Sept 1794–21 Apr 1870) m. Mary (Elizabeth Kimberland Kemberling) Kemmerling (6 Nov 1798–6 Sep 1858)
  1. 1. Mary (Jane) Steel 1826–1865 m. Samuel Downing 1828–1898
    1. 1. John (S.) Downing 1853–1902 m. Christina Schirm 1867–1949
      1. 1. Samuel (Howard) Downing 1891–1977 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Blyler 1894–1987
        1. 1. Samuel (Howard Downing) Jr. 1920–2004
        2. 2. Eunice (Maxine) Downing 1915–1980
        3. 3. Donald (Leroy Red) Downing 1918–1997
        4. 4. Dorothy (H) Downing 1923–
        5. 5. Lillian (J) Downing 1925–1976
        6. 6. Marion (Fay) Downing 1924–1925
        7. 7. John (R) Downing 1928–1929
      2. 2. Raymond (Alton) Downing 1888–1970 m. Emma (Elizabeth) Spencer 1888–1960
        1. 1. Paul (Spencer) Downing 1921–2001
        2. 2. Geraldene (Gladys) Downing 1912–1990
        3. 3. Thelma (Louise Downing) Shingler 1917–1998
        4. 4. Cleo (Kathryn Downing) Treese 1913–2005
        5. 5. Raymond (A Downing) Jr. 1920–1945
        6. 6. Kenneth (Ellwood) Downing 1923–1989
        7. 7. Robert (George) Downing 1924–1995
        8. 8. Betty (Lou) Downing 1929–2019
        9. 9. Gwendolyn (Lengreta) Downing 1915–1918
        10. 10. Elmer (Schirm) Dowing 1926–1926
      3. 3. Mary (Mae) Downing 1893–1931 m. Clyde (Everal Wagner) Sr. 1889–1957
        1. 1. Clyde (Everal Wagner) Jr 1916–1944
        2. 2. Eugene (Alvie) Wagner 1918–
        3. 3. Virginia (Christina) Wagner 1922–1999
        4. 4. Calvin (Elwood) Wagner 1925–1995
        5. 5. Albert (Foster) Wagner 1920–1989
        6. 6. Samuel (Edward) Wagner 1914–1998
        7. 7. Betty (Marie Wagner) Ostrom 1930–2006
        8. 8. William (Chester) Wagner 1927–2004
      4. 4. Dorothy (Catherine) Downing 1895–1960 m. Charles (Nevin) Kyper 1895–1969 m. David (Samuel) Bowers 1877–1958
        1. 1. Naomi (Dorothy Kyper) Oakes 1913–2006 m. Anthony (J) Oakes 1914–
        2. 2. Anna (Caroline Kyper) Swanger 1918–1987
      5. 5. Anna (Caroline) Downing 1897–1978 m. Edgar (Russell) Chilcote 1890–1936 m. Hewitt (N) Murphy 1900–1947
        1. 1. Mary (Louise) Chilcote 1915–1992
        2. 2. Emily (M) Chilcote 1919–2003
        3. 3. Zenith (Jane) Chilcote 1927–2018
      6. 6. Grace (Elizabeth) Downing 1900–1966
      7. 7. Edith (M) Downing 1903–1989 m. Chester (Robinson) Moyer 1902–1983
    2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Downing 1855–1935 m. Howard (Reed) Isenberg 1857–1935
      1. 1. Bess (Bessie S) Isenberg 1885–1966 m. James (Henry Austin) Koontz 1881–1966
        1. 1. Atna (Elizabeth) Koontz 1923–2019
        2. 2. James (Austin) Koontz 1928–2009
        3. 3. James (Koontz) Jr 1921–1921
      2. 2. Jane (Jennie Ruth) Isenberg 1883–1909
      3. 3. William (Elvin) Isenberg 1882–1963 m. Elda (Lillian) Norris 1889–1972
        1. 1. Virgil (Howard) Isenberg 1911–1978
        2. 2. Ethel (Bess) Isenberg 1913–1990 m. Clarence (H) Eastep 1910–1986
        3. 3. Ruth (Eleanore) Isenberg 1917–1978 m. Jonas Corbin 1914–1979
        4. 4. Carl (Kenneth) Isenberg 1909–1961
      4. 4. Harry (Sprankle) Isenberg 1890–1958
      5. 5. Walter (Downing) Isenberg 1888–1966 m. Sarah (Ruth) Moore 1901–1972
      6. 6. Jesse (Scott) Isenberg 1900–1987
      7. 7. Frederick (Rupley) Isenberg 1894–1959
    3. 3. Katherine (Kate Irene) Downing 1859–1935 m. George (Haddon) Bennett 1852–1928
      1. 1. Samuel Bennett 1883–1936
      2. 2. Bertha (Ellen) Bennett 1885–1960
      3. 3. Rebecca (F) Bennett 1888–1942
      4. 4. Beckie (F) Bennett 1890–
      5. 5. Edward (James) Bennett 1893–1969 m. Sophia (M) Bennett 1896–1978 m. Leola (J) Davis 1892–1939
        1. 1. Mary (K) Mostoller 1925– m. Glenn (J) Mostoller 1924–
        2. 2. Sarah (Mae) Bennett 1929–1931
        3. 3. Edward (James) Bennett 1924–1927
        4. 4. Infant Bennett 1933–1933
      6. 6. Emma Bennett 1897–
      7. 7. William (Howard Bennett) Sr 1902–1959
      8. 8. Charles Bennet 1876–
      9. 9. Mary (E.) Bennet 1879–
    4. 4. Clarissa (M) Downing 1857–1922 m. Alexander (Boal) Carothers 1852–1917 m. Alfred (Lincoln) Steele 1861–1928
      1. 1. Samuel (Hyle) Carothers 1881–1962 m. Agnes (M.) Brown 1892–1962
        1. 1. Mary Carothers 1915–2009
        2. 2. Howard Carothers 1916–1966
        3. 3. Clara Carothers 1918–
        4. 4. Raymond Carothers 1913–1917
        5. 5. John Carothers 1920–1978
      2. 2. Maria (Dora) Carothers 1879–1964 m. Jesse (Uriah) Helsel 1873–1961
        1. 1. Martha (C.) Helsel 1912–1918
        2. 2. David (Calvin) Helsel 1897–1954 m. Ethel (Gertrude) Miller 1907–1990
        3. 3. Jessie (Uriah) Helsel 1902–
        4. 4. Cecil (Melvin) Helsel 1907–2001
        5. 5. Helen (Louise) Helsel 1920–2019
      3. 3. Martha (Mattie Jane) Carothers 1877–1965
      4. 4. Alice (May) Carothers 1883–1951 m. Joseph (Mitchell) Hoover 1880–1955
        1. 1. Hyle (W) Hoover 1908–1933 m. Mary Hoover 1909–
        2. 2. Jesse (Arthur) Hoover 1902–1951
      5. 5. Alfred (G) Steele 1887–
      6. 6. Lester (Scott) Steele 1893–1961 m. Pearl (Elizabeth) Delozier 1894–1973
        1. 1. Lester (S) Steele 1919–2003
        2. 2. Joseph (Clifford Joe) Steele 1921–2004
        3. 3. Alma (Virginia) Steele 1916–2011 m. Blair (Brua) Miller 1913–2000
        4. 4. Pauline (Elizabeth) Steele 1917–2003
        5. 5. Alice Steele 1914–1920
        6. 6. Betty (R) Steel 1925–
      7. 7. Howard (Nelson Steele) Sr 1896–1932 m. Isabelle (M.) Herring 1900–1925 m. Alice (H.) Clark 1905–1982
        1. 1. Percy (Elwood) Steele 1922–1923
        2. 2. Howard (Nelson) Steele 1918–2000 m. Jane (Elizabeth) Wiers 1921–2017
        3. 3. Harriett (Marcella) Steele 1919–1993
        4. 4. Josephine (Clarissa) Steele 1920–2003 m. Thomas (A. Dibert) Jr 1918–1988
        5. 5. Samuel (William) Steele 1932–1932
        6. 6. Vivian (Isabell) Steele 1925–1995
        7. 7. Jean (Alice) Neely 1933–2023 m. Harold Neely 1930–2019
    5. 5. Jane (Jennie M) Downing 1865–1931 m. James (P) Keller 1863–1940
      1. 1. Walter (C) Keller 1891–
      2. 2. Margery (J) Keller 1894–
      3. 3. George (L) Keller 1898–
    6. 6. George Downing 1863–1949
    7. 7. William Downing 1861–1938 m. Mollie (Mary) Shultz 1867–1946
      1. 1. Mary (Jane) Downing 1889–1956
      2. 2. Bessie (Pearl) Downing 1885–1956
      3. 3. Margaret (E) Downing 1895–
      4. 4. William (Guy) Downing 1896–1962
      5. 5. George (Leslie) Downing 1904–1981
  2. 2. William (W.) Steele 1828–1895 m. Margaret (Ann) Steele 1837–1911
    1. 1. Alfred (Lincoln) Steele 1861–1928 m. Clarissa (M) Downing 1857–1922
    2. 2. Martha (Ann) Hohman 1864–1910
    3. 3. Nancy (Jane) Westover 1867–1932
    4. 4. Paul (S.) Steele 1875–1898
    5. 5. Margaret (C.) Baird 1880–1950
    6. 6. Clara (A) Steel 1869–1921
    7. 7. Mary (E) Steel 1866– m. David (William) Shadle 1861–1934
      1. 1. Anna (M. Annie) Shadle 1893–1977 m. Clement (William) Sutton 1887–1922
        1. 1. Charles (Curtis Sutton) Sr 1921–1983
        2. 2. George (Augustine) Sutton 1912–1992 m. Magdalen (Mary) Yeager 1918–2011
        3. 3. Augustin Sutton 1913–
        4. 4. James (W.) Sutton 1914–1978
        5. 5. Mary (Elva) Sutton 1915–2015
        6. 6. Donald (P.) Sutton 1917–1972
        7. 7. Francis (Leo) Sutton 1919–1974
      2. 2. Mollie Shadle –1891
      3. 3. Emma Shadle 1908–1908
      4. 4. William (David) Shadle 1884–1958
      5. 5. Margaret Shadle 1883–
      6. 6. John Shadle 1885–
      7. 7. James Shadle 1886–
      8. 8. Mary Shadle 1888–
      9. 9. Susan Shadle 1895–
      10. 10. George Shadle 1897–
      11. 11. Harry Shadle 1899–
    8. 8. Edward Steel 1871–
    9. 9. Alice Steel 1874–
    10. 10. Rachel Steel 1878–
  3. 3. Jacob Steel 1827–1883 m. Anna (Annie D.) Steel 1846–1924
    1. 1. William (Henry) Steel 1862–1912
    2. 2. Andrew (Bruce) Steel 1868–1952
    3. 3. Mollie (Hannah Steele) Brennan 1866–1958
  4. 4. Susana Steel 1834–1861
  5. 5. Samuel (S.) Steel 1834–1908 m. Harriet (G.) Steel 1838–1899
    1. 1. Rebecca (Pricilla) Steel 1869–1909
    2. 2. Emily (J.) Steel –1903
    3. 3. Mary (Jenet) Steel 1863–1876
    4. 4. Alfred (Greenberry) Steel 1862–1904
    5. 5. Franklin (Sheridan) Steel 1866–1953
  6. 6. Luden Steel 1838–1864

John Steel's Timeline

7 Records

1794
21 Sept 1794
Birth of John Steel in Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania, United States
1800
1800
Age 6
John Steel resided here in Frankstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Frankstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
1801
1801-1887
Age 7
John Steel resided here in Cassville, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Cassville, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 26
John Steel resided here in Henderson, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Henderson, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 56
John Steel resided here in West, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
West, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 66
John Steel resided here in Henderson, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
Henderson, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
21 Apr 1870
Age 76
Death of John Steel in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Sept 1794
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 063001-066800
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Henderson, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1115; Page: 255; Family History L
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: West, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Roll: 784; Page: 93b
    [5] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Non-Population Census Schedules for Pennsylvania, 1850-1880: Mortality; Archive Collection: M1838; Archive Roll Number: 6; Census Year: 1870; Census Place: Henderson, Huntingdon, Pennsy

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Frankstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Septennial Census
    [2] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Frankstown, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 40; Page: 120; Image: 127; Family History Library Film: 363343

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1801-1887
    Event Place: Cassville, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 410

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Henderson, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Henderson, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Page: 67; NARA Roll: M33_104; Image: 79

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: West, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: West, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Roll: 784; Page: 93b

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Henderson, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Henderson, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1115; Page: 255; Family History L

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1870
    Event Place: Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 063001-066800
    [3] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Non-Population Census Schedules for Pennsylvania, 1850-1880: Mortality; Archive Collection: M1838; Archive Roll Number: 6; Census Year: 1870; Census Place: Henderson, Huntingdon, Pennsy
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Donation, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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