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Polly Steele 1859–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1859

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 28 July 1939

Death Location: United States

Father: Andrew Steel

Mother: Winnona Cantrell

Spouse(s): John Carter, Elisha Lester

Children(s): Elvina Carter, Sarah Carter, Noah Carter, Lace Carter, Lilly Carter, Louama Carter, Cora Carter, Clarence Rose, Rosco Rose, Lonzo Rose, John Lester, Ruben Lester, Lizzie Lester, Tilda Lester, George Rose, Margaret Rose

In 1859, Polly Steele entered the world in Virginia, born to Andrew Steel And Winnona Winnie Lucy Cantrell. In 1860, Polly Steele resided in District 13, McDowell, Virginia, USA. In 1870, Polly Steele resided in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA. Polly Steele married Elisha Rose Lester, John W Carter, and had children including Clarence Rose, Clarence Rose, Cora Carter, Elvina J Carter, George C Rose, John Lester, Lace Carter, Lilly Carter, Lizzie Lester, Lonzo Rose, Louama Carter, Margaret Rose, Noah M Carter, Rosco Rose, Ruben Lester, Sarah A Carter, Tilda Lester. Polly Steele passed away in 1939 in United States.

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Biography

  • In 1859, Polly Steele entered the world in Virginia, born to Andrew Steel And Winnona Winnie Lucy Cantrell.
  • In 1860, Polly Steele resided in District 13, McDowell, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1870, Polly Steele resided in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA.
  • Polly Steele married Elisha Rose Lester, John W Carter, and had children including Clarence Rose, Clarence Rose, Cora Carter, Elvina J Carter, George C Rose, John Lester, Lace Carter, Lilly Carter, Lizzie Lester, Lonzo Rose, Louama Carter, Margaret Rose, Noah M Carter, Rosco Rose, Ruben Lester, Sarah A Carter, Tilda Lester.
  • Polly Steele passed away in 1939 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Polly Steele's Ancestors

Self
Polly Steele
1859–1939
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Andrew Steel
1848–1905
Virginia
Winnona ("Winnie" Lucy) Cantrell
1839–1918
Letcher Co. Kentucky
Grandparents
Reizin (R) Steel
1821–
Tazewell County, VA
Matilda Belsher
1832–1896
Virginia
Hiram Cantrell
1820–1856
Tennessee
Nancy Mullins
1814–1885
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
George Steel
1778–1856
Rosannah Fannin
1779–1860
Abraham Cantrell
1774–1858
Ann Cantrell
1774–1608
Mary Roberts
1800–1864
Anna Mullins
1847–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Fannin
1759–1832
Jane Fannin
1759–1811
Isaac Cantrell
–1805
Henry Bennett
1750–
Mary Hamilton
1757–1827
Colonel Roberts
1772–1858
Mary Underwood
1775–1855
Andrew Mullins
1824–
Mary Mullins
1822–1864

Polly Steele's Descendants

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Polly Steele (abt 1859–28 July 1939) m. John (W) Carter (Mar 1860–) m. Elisha (Rose) Lester (14 August 1859–1900)
  1. 1. Elvina (J) Carter 1885–
  2. 2. Sarah (A) Carter 1887–
  3. 3. Noah (M) Carter 1889–
  4. 4. Lace Carter 1891–
  5. 5. Lilly Carter 1891–
  6. 6. Louama Carter 1894–
  7. 7. Cora Carter 1897–
  8. 8. Clarence Rose 1904–
  9. 9. Rosco Rose 1910–
  10. 10. Lonzo Rose 1910–
  11. 11. John Lester 1899–
  12. 12. Ruben Lester 1900–1963 m. Brookie (P) Lee 1900–1952
    1. 1. James (Monroe Day) Rose 1923–2011
    2. 2. Ruby (A.) Patsey 1928–2015
    3. 3. Juanita (C) Rose 1921–
  13. 13. Lizzie Lester 1902–
  14. 14. Tilda Lester 1906–
  15. 15. George (C) Rose 1894–
  16. 16. Margaret Rose 1896–

Polly Steele's Timeline

9 Records

1859
abt 1859
Birth of Polly Steele in Virginia
Virginia
1860
1860
Age 1
Polly Steele resided here in District 13, McDowell, Virginia, USA
District 13, McDowell, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 11
Polly Steele resided here in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Polly Steele resided here in Peach Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
Peach Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Polly Steele resided here in Clear Fork, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Clear Fork, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Polly Steele resided here in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
Polly Steele resided here in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 71
Polly Steele resided here in Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
1939
28 July 1939
Age 80
Death of Polly Steele in Rock, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Rock, Mercer, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1859
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [9] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 13, McDowell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Peach Orchard, Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Clear Fork, Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 July 1939
    Event Place: Rock, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973

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