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John "Big John" M. Steele 1773–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Aug 1773

Birth Location: Tipperary, Ireland

Death Date: 16 Aug 1855

Death Location: Welland County, Ontario, Canada

Father: William STEEL

Mother: Deborah Dorson

Spouse(s): Sarah Doan, Lydia Main, Christina Metler-McKay

Children(s): Jonathan Steele, Elizabeth Steele, Jane Steele, Mary Steele, William Steele, David Steele

In 1773, John "Big John" M. Steele entered the world in Tipperary, Ireland, born to William Steel And Deborah Van Duerson Dorson. John "Big John" M. Steele married Christina Metler Mckay, Lydia Main, Sarah Jane Doan, and had children including David Steele, Elizabeth Steele, Jane Steele, Jonathan Steele, Mary Steele, William Steele. John "Big John" M. Steele passed away in 1855 in Welland County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1773, John "Big John" M. Steele entered the world in Tipperary, Ireland, born to William Steel And Deborah Van Duerson Dorson.
  • John "Big John" M. Steele married Christina Metler Mckay, Lydia Main, Sarah Jane Doan, and had children including David Steele, Elizabeth Steele, Jane Steele, Jonathan Steele, Mary Steele, William Steele.
  • John "Big John" M. Steele passed away in 1855 in Welland County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Steele's Ancestors

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John Steele
1773–1855
Birth Place: Tipperary, Ireland
Parents
William STEEL
1744–1827
Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Deborah (Van Duerson?) Dorson
1760–1800
Orange NY
Grandparents
Shadrach (Van Duerson?) Dorson
1727–
NY
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Steele's Descendants

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John ("Big John" M.) Steele (20 Aug 1773–16 Aug 1855) m. Sarah (Jane) Doan (30-Sep-1786–1811) m. Lydia Main (1794–) m. Christina Metler-McKay (1788–16-Feb-1836)
  1. 1. Jonathan Steele 1807–1887
  2. 2. Elizabeth Steele 1800–
  3. 3. Jane Steele 1802–1872
  4. 4. Mary Steele 1812–
  5. 5. William Steele 1804–
  6. 6. David Steele 1816–1879 m. Hannah (Bryant) Carter 1826–1902
    1. 1. Jefferson Steele 1847–1926
    2. 2. Adeline (Hannah) Steele 1851–1935
    3. 3. Clara (Belle) Steele 1861–
    4. 4. Charles (Eugene) Steele 1865–1947
    5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Steele 1849–1891
    6. 6. Lewis (Carter) Steele 1850–1850
    7. 7. John (McCullough) Steele 1855–1870
    8. 8. Homer Steele 1858–
    9. 9. Martha (J) Steele 1861–1861
    10. 10. Eliza (J) Steele 1863–1868
    11. 11. Myranda Steele 1869–1872
    12. 12. Charles Steele 1853–1854

John Steele's Timeline

2 Records

1773
20 Aug 1773
Birth of John "Big John" M. Steele in Tipperary, Ireland
Tipperary, Ireland
1855
16 Aug 1855
Age 82
Death of John "Big John" M. Steele in Humberstone, Welland, Canada
Humberstone, Welland, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1773
    Event Place: Tipperary, Ireland
    Record Source: International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1855
    Event Place: Humberstone, Welland, Canada
    Record Source: International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Welland County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: International, Find a Grave Index

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