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Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele 1723–1801 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Feb 1723

Birth Location: West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 11 Mar 1801

Death Location: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Father: Eliphalet Steele

Mother: Katherine Marshfield

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Colton

Children(s): Catherine Steele, Marshfield EOL, Marshfield Steele, George Steele, Josiah Jr., Elizabeth Steele, Eliphaz Steele, Amanda Steele, Marshfield EOL, Rachael Steele

Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele was born in 1723 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA, the child of Eliphalet Steele And Katherine Marshfield. In 1739, Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele resided in West Hartford, Connecticut, USA. In 1787, Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele resided in Hinesborough, Windham County, VT. Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele married Elizabeth Benjamin Colton, and had children including Amanda Josiah Steele, Catherine Josiah Steele, Eliphaz Josiah Steele, Elizabeth Josiah Steele, George Josiah Steele, Josiah Josiah Steele Jr, Marshfield Josiah Steel Eol, Marshfield Josiah Steele, Marshfield Josiah Steele Eol, Rachael Josiah Steele. Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele passed away in 1801 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele was born in 1723 in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA, the child of Eliphalet Steele And Katherine Marshfield.
  • In 1739, Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele resided in West Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1787, Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele resided in Hinesborough, Windham County, VT.
  • Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele married Elizabeth Benjamin Colton, and had children including Amanda Josiah Steele, Catherine Josiah Steele, Eliphaz Josiah Steele, Elizabeth Josiah Steele, George Josiah Steele, Josiah Josiah Steele Jr, Marshfield Josiah Steel Eol, Marshfield Josiah Steele, Marshfield Josiah Steele Eol, Rachael Josiah Steele.
  • Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele passed away in 1801 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eliphalet Steele
1700–1773
Birth Location: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
ES
Katherine Marshfield
1701–1788
Birth Location: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
KM

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Colton
1728–1812
Birth Location: West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
EC

Children(s)

Catherine Steele
1766–1835
Birth Location: West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
CS
Marshfield EOL
1762–1770
Birth Location: West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
ME
Marshfield Steele
1771–1831
Birth Location: West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
MS
George Steele
1768–
Birth Location: –
GS
Josiah Jr.
1760–1836
Birth Location: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
JJ
Elizabeth Steele
1754–1832
Birth Location: –
ES
Eliphaz Steele
1758–1839
Birth Location: –
ES
Amanda Steele
1756–
Birth Location: –
AS
Marshfield EOL
1771–1781
Birth Location: –
ME
Rachael Steele
1764–1847
Birth Location: West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
RS

Josiah Steele's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Steele
1723–1801
Birth Place: West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Eliphalet Steele
1700–1773
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Katherine Marshfield
1701–1788
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Josiah Steele's Descendants

1.
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Josiah ((Eliphalet)) Steele (25 Feb 1723–11 Mar 1801) m. Elizabeth ((Benjamin)) Colton (28 Nov 1728–18 Jul 1812)
  1. 1. Catherine ((Josiah)) Steele 1766–1835
  2. 2. Marshfield ((Josiah) Steele) EOL 1762–1770
  3. 3. Marshfield ((Josiah)) Steele 1771–1831
  4. 4. George ((Josiah)) Steele 1768–
  5. 5. Josiah ((Josiah) Steele) Jr. 1760–1836
  6. 6. Elizabeth ((Josiah)) Steele 1754–1832
  7. 7. Eliphaz ((Josiah)) Steele 1758–1839
  8. 8. Amanda ((Josiah)) Steele 1756–
  9. 9. Marshfield ((Josiah) Steel) EOL 1771–1781
  10. 10. Rachael ((Josiah)) Steele 1764–1847 m. Jonathan ((Jonathan) Barnes) Esquire 1763–1829
    1. 1. Eliza (Woodruff (Jonathan)) Barnes 1799–1837 m. Alanson ((John) Abbe) Dr 1795–1864
      1. 1. Flora ((Alanson) Abbe) EOL 1822–1822
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Frances (Alanson)) Abbe 1824– m. Abner (J.) Phipps 1817–
        1. 1. Fannie ((Abner)) Phipps 1851–
        2. 2. Abner (A. (Abner)) Phipps 1853–
      3. 3. Edward (Payson (Alanson) Abbe) Dr. 1825–1897 m. Mary Hooper 1820–1881
        1. 1. William (Blackler (Edward)) Abbe 1856–
        2. 2. Mary (Hooper (Edward)) Abbe 1858–1925 m. Henry (Herries (Henry)) Cammann 1865–
        3. 3. Edward (Hooper (Edward) Abbe) Dr. 1864–1915 m. Lillian (Jane) Prescott 1867–1914
      4. 4. Frederick (Randolph (Alanson) Abbe) Rev 1827–1889 m. Mary (Thaxter) Thayer 1826–1903
        1. 1. Alanson (Joseph (Frederick)) Abbe 1861–1945 m. Adilade E 1860–
        2. 2. Henry (Thayer (Frederick)) Abbe 1864– m. Mary (F.) Robbins 1870–
        3. 3. Elizabeth (Phipps (Frederick)) Abbe 1866–
        4. 4. Frederick (Randolph (Frederick) Abbe Jr.) Dr. 1868–1952 m. Elizabeth (V "Bessie") Vernard 1877–1930
      5. 5. Burr (Reeve (Alanson) Abbe Sr.) Dr. 1830–1897 m. Julia (Arnold) Jones 1839–1919 m. Elizabeth (Swift (Gideon)) Nye 1822–1863
        1. 1. Elizabeth ((Burr)) Abbe 1856–1899
        2. 2. Thomas ((Burr) Abbe) BSP 1859–1949 m. Katharine (Cowles Whittlesey) BSP 1858–1914
        3. 3. Burr (Reeve (Burr) Abbe Jr.) Dr. 1868–1898
        4. 4. Harry (Allen Grant (Burr) Abbe) BSP 1870–1930 m. Aida (Kittridge) BSP 1876–1930
        5. 5. William (Franklin Jones (Burr)) Abbe 1872–1937 m. Olive (E) Wilcox 1876–1944 m. Maude (L. (Levi)) Feener 1883–
        6. 6. Marion (Chappell (Burr) Abbe) EOL 1873–1958
        7. 7. Amy (Kirk (Burr) Abbe) EOL 1877–1922
        8. 8. Jane (Barnes (Burr) Abbey) EOL 1866–1872
      6. 6. William (Alanson (Alanson)) Abbe 1835–1892 m. Hannah (Tobey) Bourne 1840–1914
      7. 7. Julia (Barnes (Alanson) Abbe) EOL 1837–1837
    2. 2. William ((Jonathan)) Barnes 1802–1872
    3. 3. Josiah ((Jonathan)) Barnes 1804–1871
    4. 4. Randolph ((Jonathan)) Barnes 1796–1819
    5. 5. Jonathan ((Jonathan) Barnes) Esq 1789–1861
    6. 6. Julius (Steele (Jonathan)) Barnes 1792–1870
    7. 7. Edwin ((Jonathan) Barnes) EOL 1794–1795

Josiah Steele's Timeline

8 Records

1723
25 Feb 1723
Birth of Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1739
25 Jan 1739
Age 16
Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele resided here in West Hartford, Connecticut, USA
West Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1787
1787
Age 64
Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele resided here in Hinesborough, Windham County, VT
Hinesborough, Windham County, VT
1790
1790
Age 67
Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele resided here in Berlin, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Berlin, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
1793
1793
Age 70
Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele resided here in Newark Township, Essex County, NJ
Newark Township, Essex County, NJ
1796
1796
Age 73
Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele resided here in Newark Township, Essex County, NJ
Newark Township, Essex County, NJ
1800
1800
Age 77
Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele resided here in Berlin, Hartford, Connecticut
Berlin, Hartford, Connecticut
1801
11 Mar 1801
Age 78
Death of Josiah (Eliphalet) Steele in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1723
    Event Place: West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 355
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Steele family: a genealogical history of John and George Steele (settlers of Harford, Conn ) 1635-6

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1739
    Event Place: West Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Hinesborough, Windham County, VT
    Record Source: Vermont Census, 1790-1860

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Berlin, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Berlin, Hartford, Connecticut; Series: M637; Roll: 1; Page: 445; Image: 626; Family History Library Film: 0568141

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: Newark Township, Essex County, NJ
    Record Source: New Jersey Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1796
    Event Place: Newark Township, Essex County, NJ
    Record Source: New Jersey Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Berlin, Hartford, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Berlin, Hartford, Connecticut; Series: M32; Roll: 1; Page: 566; Image: 299; Family History Library Film: 205618

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1801
    Event Place: Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 355
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Steele family: a genealogical history of John and George Steele (settlers of Harford, Conn ) 1635-6
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