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Richard Oliver Steele 1911–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jul 1911

Birth Location: Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 23 Jul 1981

Death Location: Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Father: Steele None

Mother: Minnie Thomas

Spouse(s): Amy Shultis

Children(s):

In 1911, Richard Oliver Steele entered the world in Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA, born to Steele And Minnie Elvira Thomas. In 1920, Richard Oliver Steele resided in Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois. In 1930, Richard Oliver Steele resided in Hanover, Jo Daviess, Illinois. Richard Oliver Steele married Amy Aurora Shultis, and had children including Amy Steele, Sherry. Richard Oliver Steele passed away in 1981 in Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1911, Richard Oliver Steele entered the world in Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA, born to Steele And Minnie Elvira Thomas.
  • In 1920, Richard Oliver Steele resided in Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois.
  • In 1930, Richard Oliver Steele resided in Hanover, Jo Daviess, Illinois.
  • Richard Oliver Steele married Amy Aurora Shultis, and had children including Amy Steele, Sherry.
  • Richard Oliver Steele passed away in 1981 in Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Steele None
1883–1964
Birth Location: Hanover
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Minnie Thomas
1885–1965
Birth Location: Shullsburg, Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Amy Shultis
1919–2006
Birth Location: Gooding Good, Idaho
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Children(s)

Richard Steele's Ancestors

Self
Richard Steele
1911–1981
Birth Place: Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
Parents
Steele
1883–1964
Hanover
Minnie (Elvira) Thomas
1885–1965
Shullsburg, Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Grandparents
George (Edwin) Steele
1856–1954
Hanover, Jo Daviess, Illinois, United States
Sarah (Catherine) Watson
1853–1913
Apple River, Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Henry Thomas
1855–1926
Hazel Green, Grant Co, Wisconsin, USA
Isabelle Littlefair
1856–1936
White Oak Springs, Lafayette, Wisconsin, USA
Great-Grandparents
Cyrus Steele
1829–1908
Susan Gates
1816–1875
Silvanus Watson
1826–1892
Harriet Jacobs
1836–1917
Richard Thomas
1812–1881
Elizabeth Bartle
1814–1884
Thompson Littlefair
1821–1885
Sarah Dutton
1832–1901
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah-S Steele
1788–1856
Irene Felt
1796–1868
Benjamin Gates
1774–1840
Lydia `Brown
1787–1853
George Watson
1799–1876
Sarah Sutton
1800–1887
Wesley Jacobs
1819–1901
Sarah Otto
1817–1866
William Thomas
1785–1851
William Thomas
1758–1836
William Bartle
1772–1837
Ann Hockin
1771–1862
John Littlefair
1781–1852
Isabella Blenkinson
1766–1825
Elijah Dutton
1811–1861
Jane Wilson
1815–1891

Richard Steele's Timeline

7 Records

1911
28 Jul 1911
Birth of Richard Oliver Steele in Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 9
Richard Oliver Steele resided here in Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois
Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois
1930
1930
Age 19
Richard Oliver Steele resided here in Hanover, Jo Daviess, Illinois
Hanover, Jo Daviess, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 24
Richard Oliver Steele resided here in Hanover, Jo Daviess, Illinois
Hanover, Jo Daviess, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 29
Richard Oliver Steele resided here in Hanover, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
Hanover, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
1954
1954
Age 43
Richard Oliver Steele resided here in Janesville, Wisconsin, USA
Janesville, Wisconsin, USA
1981
23 Jul 1981
Age 70
Death of Richard Oliver Steele in Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin, United States of America
Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1911
    Event Place: Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1729
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hanover, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T627_817; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 43-16
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 341-09-8539; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T625_373; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 585.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hanover, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: 522; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 500.0.
    [6] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Microfilm Records
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elizabeth, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T625_373; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 585.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hanover, Jo Daviess, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hanover, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: 522; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 16; Image: 500.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Hanover, Jo Daviess, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hanover, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T627_817; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 43-16

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Hanover, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hanover, Jo Daviess, Illinois; Roll: T627_817; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 43-16

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Janesville, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Janesville, Jo Daviess, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1729

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jul 1981
    Event Place: Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 341-09-8539; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Wisconsin Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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