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William J. Steele 1849–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Nov 1849

Birth Location: Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 21 Oct 1935

Death Location: Petaluma, Sonoma, California, USA

Father: Elias Steele

Mother: Eliza Brown

Spouse(s): Mary Madison

Children(s): Effie Steele, Cora Steele, Charles Steele

In 1849, William J. Steele entered the world in Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA, born to Elias Steele And Eliza Brown. In 1850, William J. Steele resided in Hampshire, Kane, Illinois, USA. In 1900, William J. Steele resided in Petaluma, Sonoma, California, USA. William J. Steele married Mary L Madison, and had children including Charles W Steele, Cora L Steele, Effie M Steele. William J. Steele passed away in 1935 in Petaluma, Sonoma, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1849, William J. Steele entered the world in Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA, born to Elias Steele And Eliza Brown.
  • In 1850, William J. Steele resided in Hampshire, Kane, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, William J. Steele resided in Petaluma, Sonoma, California, USA.
  • William J. Steele married Mary L Madison, and had children including Charles W Steele, Cora L Steele, Effie M Steele.
  • William J. Steele passed away in 1935 in Petaluma, Sonoma, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Steele's Ancestors

Self
William Steele
1849–1935
Birth Place: Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA
Parents
Elias Steele
1796–1875
Washington, Sullivan, New Hampshire, USA
Eliza Brown
1819–1903
Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
James Steele
1767–1865
Amherst, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA
Sarah ("Sally") McMillen
1774–1857
New Boston, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Steele
1739–1810
Hannah Parker
1738–1812
John Millen
1741–1835
Rachel Steele
1740–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph ♀
1706–1788
Sarah ♀
1708–1802
Joseph ♀
1706–1788
Sarah ♀
1708–1802

William Steele's Descendants

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William (J.) Steele (08 Nov 1849–21 Oct 1935) m. Mary (L) Madison (Feb 1855–)
  1. 1. Effie (M) Steele 1876–
  2. 2. Cora (L) Steele 1887–
  3. 3. Charles (W) Steele 1891–

William Steele's Timeline

4 Records

1849
08 Nov 1849
Birth of William J. Steele in Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA
Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA
1850
1850
Age 1
William J. Steele resided here in Hampshire, Kane, Illinois, USA
Hampshire, Kane, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 51
William J. Steele resided here in Petaluma, Sonoma, California, USA
Petaluma, Sonoma, California, USA
1935
21 Oct 1935
Age 86
Death of William J. Steele in Petaluma, Sonoma, California, USA
Petaluma, Sonoma, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Nov 1849
    Event Place: Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, 1905-1939
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Petaluma, Sonoma, California; Roll: 114; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0165; FHL microfilm: 1240114
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Hampshire, Kane, Illinois; Roll: M432_112; Page: 76B; Image: 265
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Hampshire, Kane, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Hampshire, Kane, Illinois; Roll: M432_112; Page: 76B; Image: 265

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Petaluma, Sonoma, California, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Petaluma, Sonoma, California; Roll: 114; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0165; FHL microfilm: 1240114

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1935
    Event Place: Petaluma, Sonoma, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, 1905-1939
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Petaluma, Sonoma, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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