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Robert Steele 1840–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1840

Birth Location: Dundee, Scotland

Death Date: 13 Aug 1923

Death Location: Workhouse, North Shields, Northumberland, England

Father: James Steele

Mother: Mary Gauld

Spouse(s): Jane Robertson, Jane Robertson

Children(s): Elizabeth Steele, Jane Steele, Alice Steele, Mary Steele, Agnes Steele, James Steele, Isabella Steele, Margaret Steele, Jane Steele

In 1840, Robert Steele entered the world in Dundee, Scotland, born to James Steele And Mary Gauld. In 1841, Robert Steele resided in Elswick, St John, Northumberland, England. Robert Steele married Jane Jean Ann Robertson, Jane Robertson, and had children including Agnes Liddle Steele, Alice Steele, Elizabeth Bett Steele, Isabella Steele, James Steele, Jane Peggy Steele, Jane Steele, Margaret Anges Steele, Mary Alexander Steele. Robert Steele passed away in 1923 in Workhouse, North Shields, Northumberland, England.

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Biography

  • In 1840, Robert Steele entered the world in Dundee, Scotland, born to James Steele And Mary Gauld.
  • In 1841, Robert Steele resided in Elswick, St John, Northumberland, England.
  • Robert Steele married Jane Jean Ann Robertson, Jane Robertson, and had children including Agnes Liddle Steele, Alice Steele, Elizabeth Bett Steele, Isabella Steele, James Steele, Jane Peggy Steele, Jane Steele, Margaret Anges Steele, Mary Alexander Steele.
  • Robert Steele passed away in 1923 in Workhouse, North Shields, Northumberland, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Steele
1811–1897
Birth Location: Coldingham, Berwickshire, , Scotland
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Mary Gauld
1810–1891
Birth Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Jane Robertson
1833–1891
Birth Location: Linwood, Renfrewshire
JR
Jane Robertson
1839–1891
Birth Location: Baldernock, Stirlingshire, Scotland
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Steele
1863–1931
Birth Location: Abbey Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
ES
Jane Steele
1865–
Birth Location: Abbey Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
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Alice Steele
1870–1960
Birth Location: Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
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Mary Steele
1864–
Birth Location: Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland
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Agnes Steele
1870–1957
Birth Location: Glasgow, Scotland
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James Steele
1870–1946
Birth Location: Eonston, United Kingdom
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Isabella Steele
1878–
Birth Location: Eyemouth, Berwickshire
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Margaret Steele
1868–1939
Birth Location: Coldingham,Berwick,Scotland
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Jane Steele
1874–1931
Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire
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Robert Steele's Ancestors

Self
Robert Steele
1840–1923
Birth Place: Dundee, Scotland
Parents
James Steele
1811–1897
Coldingham, Berwickshire, , Scotland
Mary Gauld
1810–1891
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, , Scotland
Grandparents
Johnston Steel
1780–1821
Coldingham Berwickshire Scotland
Alison Dunbar
1776–1863
Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Steel
1734–1807
Isobel Johnston
1748–1794
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Steel
1695–1771
Margaret Blair
1695–
James Johnston
1721–1790
Isobel Dickson
1722–1780

Robert Steele's Descendants

1.
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Robert Steele (1840–13 Aug 1923) m. Jane ('Jean' Ann) Robertson (abt 1833–23 Sep 1891) m. Jane Robertson (13 Jul 1839–29 Apr 1891)
  1. 1. Elizabeth ("Bett") Steele 1863–1931 m. Alexander Glen 1863–1926
    1. 1. William Glen 1882–1973 m. Mary Skelly 1884–1948
      1. 1. Elizabeth Glen 1914–
      2. 2. Alexander Glen 1902–1948 m. Marion (Agnes) Ellis 1892–1983
      3. 3. James (Skelly) Glen 1916–1994 m. Ima (Grace) Elliott 1923–1991
      4. 4. Betty Glen 1914–
    2. 2. Robert (Steele) Glen 1883–1976
    3. 3. Jane ("Jeanie" Robertson) Glen 1889–1958 m. Alexander Mackenzie 1886–
      1. 1. William Mckenzie 1918–
    4. 4. Elizabeth Glen 1895–1906
    5. 5. Alexandra Glen 1898–
    6. 6. Margaret Glen 1886–
    7. 7. Rodrick Glen 1893–
    8. 8. Ina Glen 1897–
  2. 2. Jane ("Peggy") Steele 1865– m. Malcolm McDonald 1864–1945 m. William (D) White 1862–1900
    1. 1. John McDonald 1890–
    2. 2. Jessie (M) White 1892–
    3. 3. Ann White 1893–
    4. 4. John White 1897–
    5. 5. William White 1900–1976 m. Henrietta (Reading) Shaw 1902–1988
      1. 1. Maurice (William) White 1927–1970
    6. 6. Jeanie (Black) McDonald 1880–
    7. 7. Maggie McDonald 1889–
  3. 3. Alice Steele 1870–1960 m. Robert (James) Marr 1864– m. Joseph ANNS 1882–1955
    1. 1. Robert (James) MARR 1908–1911
  4. 4. Mary (Alexander) Steele 1864– m. John ("Sandy") Muir 1858–1925
    1. 1. Annie Muir 1886– m. James (Dunlop) Nisbet 1885–1929
      1. 1. James (Muir) Nisbet 1926–2009 m. Agnes (Meikle) Cameron 1927–1997
    2. 2. Janet Muir 1888–
    3. 3. Mary Muir 1891–
    4. 4. Andrew Muir 1888–1975 m. Frances (Elizabeth) Maguire 1893–1936
    5. 5. John Muir 1892–
    6. 6. William (Hunter) Muir 1888–1931 m. Grace Crichton 1898–1945
      1. 1. Grace (Morris M) Muir 1921–
      2. 2. Thomas (Crichton) Muir 1926–
      3. 3. John Muir 1925–1977
    7. 7. Samuel Muir 1883–
    8. 8. Robert Muir 1888–
    9. 9. James Muir 1892–1971
    10. 10. Jean Muir 1881–
  5. 5. Agnes (Liddle) Steele 1870–1957 m. Michael (Alexander) Greig 1870–
  6. 6. James Steele 1870–1946 m. Elizabeth ("Lizzie" Macstravick) Johnson 1876–1972
    1. 1. James (Robertson "Jimmie") Steele 1897–1966 m. Elizabeth ("Bessie" Honeycutt) Sinclair 1891–1984
      1. 1. Bettine (Elizabeth) Steele 1925–2002 m. Otto (W.) Segrin 1905–1980
      2. 2. Deane (E) Steele 1913–
    2. 2. Robert Steele 1893–1943 m. Margaret (M "Jeanie") Miller 1890–1984
      1. 1. Robert (Micheal Steele) Jr 1920–1994
    3. 3. Elizabeth (McStravick Johnson) Steele 1915–1994 m. William (Miller "Bud") Balsum 1898–1949 m. Robert (Benton) Thomas 1917–1997
      1. 1. Pamela (Lee) Balsam 1943–2007
    4. 4. George (Robertson) Steele 1912–1971 m. Beatrice (Leon) Mace 1921– m. Margaret (Bernice) Franzwa 1915–1986
      1. 1. Robert Steele 1940–2021 m. Janice (Mae) Sweeney 1941–2021
      2. 2. Marlene (E) Steele 1936–1985 m. Sherman ('Frank' Lynn) Moppin 1932–1994 m. Leslie (Guinn) Wallingford 1922–1989
      3. 3. Sharron (Lee) Steele 1938–2015 m. William (Steven) Call 1937–2005 m. Carl (Robert) Wilson 1912–1975 m. Julius (Oroville (Corky)) Gillard 1937–2005 m. Leslie (Charles) Slover 1941–2019
    5. 5. Charles (Johnson) Steele 1900–1992 m. Helen ("Nellie" Smith) McMillan 1898–1978
      1. 1. Catherine (Smith) Steele 1920–2009 m. Ora ("Orrie" Arthur) Root 1914–2004
        1. 1. Robert (Charles) Root 1940–2014 m. Nancy (Anne) Wart 1944–2013
      2. 2. Helen ('Eleanor' McMillan) Steele 1926–2022 m. Ronald (Albert) Porath 1921–1983
      3. 3. Elizabeth (McStravick-Johnson) Steele 1922–1924
      4. 4. James (Robertson) Steele 1936–2007 m. Ginger Posey 1932–2016
      5. 5. Jeannie Steele 1941–2007 m. William (Russel Rodwick) Sr 1941–1981 m. Dennis (Kurt) Buchanan 1940–1975
    6. 6. David (McStravick) Steele 1904–1985 m. Margaret (Low) Doig 1907–1976
      1. 1. Margaret (A) Steele 1938–2006
    7. 7. Jean (Robertson) Steele 1902–1997 m. Robert (John) Atlee 1898–1981
      1. 1. Robert (James "Jimmie") Atlee 1927–1997 m. Jeanette ('Janet') Hero 1922–1980
      2. 2. Grant (Ralph) Atlee 1936–2004
    8. 8. Jessie (McStravick) Steele 1895–1970 m. Abel (Jack) Williams 1897–1969
      1. 1. LaVonne (M) Williams 1936–2021 m. John Meyers 1921–1984
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Johnson "Betty") Williams 1922–2014 m. Robert Pappas 1921–1991
      3. 3. Jean (Marie) Williams 1926–1940
      4. 4. Richard (Cromwell) Williams 1928–1950 m. Uldine (S "Willie") Millard 1931–2000
  7. 7. Isabella Steele 1878–
  8. 8. Margaret (Anges) Steele 1868–1939 m. Sandy Hector 1865–
    1. 1. Alexander (Hector) "Sandy" 1890– m. Mima 1891–
      1. 1. Unknown (Daughter) Hector 1910–
  9. 9. Jane Steele 1874–1931 m. Thomas (John) Rock 1874–1942
    1. 1. James Rock 1900–1956
    2. 2. Thomas Rock 1905–1980
    3. 3. David Rock 1901–1960

Robert Steele's Timeline

12 Records

1840
30 Jun 1840
Birth of Robert Steele in Forfar, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. (Survived charge of The Light Brigade)
Forfar, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. (Survived charge of The Light Brigade)
1840
1840
Birth of Robert Steele in Dundee, Scotland
Dundee, Scotland
1841
1841
Age 1
Robert Steele resided here in Elswick, St John, Northumberland, England
Elswick, St John, Northumberland, England
1851
1851
Age 11
Robert Steele resided here in Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 21
Robert Steele resided here in Elswick, Northumberland, England
Elswick, Northumberland, England
1871
1871
Age 31
Robert Steele resided here in Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 41
Robert Steele resided here in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 41
Robert Steele resided here in Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 51
Robert Steele resided here in Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland
Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 61
Robert Steele resided here in Walker, Northumberland, England
Walker, Northumberland, England
1923
13 Aug 1923
Age 83
Death of Robert Steele in Workhouse, North Shields, Northumberland, England
Workhouse, North Shields, Northumberland, England
1923
13 Aug 1923
Age 83
Death of Robert Steele in Workhouse, North Shields, Northumberland, England
Workhouse, North Shields, Northumberland, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1840
    Event Place: Forfar, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. (Survived charge of The Light Brigade)
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 Scotland Census
    [2] 1891 Scotland Census
    [3] 1881 Scotland Census
    [4] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4807; Folio: 7; Page: 5
    [5] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 824; Book: 6; Civil Parish: St John; County: Northumberland; Enumeration District: 7; Folio: 22; Page: 25; Line: 5; GSU roll: 438887

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Dundee, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Coldingham; ED: 7; Page: 25; Line: 13; Roll: CSSCT1851_196; Year: 1851
    [2] 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Elswick, St John, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 824; Book: 6; Civil Parish: St John; County: Northumberland; Enumeration District: 7; Folio: 22; Page: 25; Line: 5; GSU roll: 438887

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Coldingham; ED: 7; Page: 25; Line: 13; Roll: CSSCT1851_196; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Elswick, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3813; Folio: 67; Page: 12; GSU roll: 543191

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Walker, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4807; Folio: 7; Page: 5

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1923
    Event Place: Workhouse, North Shields, Northumberland, England

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1923
    Event Place: Workhouse, North Shields, Northumberland, England
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