/. ■ ■ PRINCETON, N. J. 'Ti^yOC j^ Divisiott .-^.( -...-'.U.^ -' Section 5/4if^. Number V THE STEEN FAMILY N EUROPE AND AMERICA. A GENEALOGICAL, HISTORICAL AND BIO- GRAPHICAL RECORD OF NEARLY THREE HUNDRED YEARS, p:xtkxding from Tniv Seventkenth to the Twentieth Century. nv THE vV REV. MOSES D. A. STEEX. D.D. Pastor of the Presbyterian Cluircli, Woodbridge, Cal. Cincinn.iti, O.: MONFORT & Company, IQOO. Entered according to act of Congress In the year 1900, by MOSES D. A. STEEN, In the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C. All Mights Reserved, To the memory of my revered father, AARON FARIS STEEN, whose counsel led to its production, this work is affectionately inscribed bv The: Author. Digitized by the fnternet Archive in 2011 with funding from Princeton Theological Seminary Library http://www.archive.org/details/steenfamilyineOOstee Ancient Stekn Family Cukst, or coat-of-arms, which was in use before A. D. 1650. PREFACE, This book, begun many years ago, has been of gradual growth. It was the writer's first intention to prepare only a genealogical record of his father's immediate family ; afterwards he undertook to enlarge its scope so as to include the descend- ants of his grandfather; and then again at his father's request he began to trace backward the line of ancestry as far as possible, in order to connect the European with the American family. In 1877 we visited Ireland, Scotland, England, Holland, etc., and while there obtained what information we could relative to the work, and began arranging the materials. The preparation of this book has been a work of great dififi- culty, which those only can appreciate who have themselves attempted to perform a similar task. Our early American ances- tors, while engaged in subduing the forests and undergoing the hardships and dangers of frontier life, paid little attention to the recording; of their family history ; at least, but little has been preserved to posterity, or is now accessible. A great diflficulty lias also arisen in collecting information from the very many distant and scattered families in all parts of the land, by means of corresponderice. While hundreds of letters of inquiry have l^een sent out, many remained unanswered; a large number of those received were very meager; and some of them almost illegible. In the search for information concerning our own branch of the family, wo came into possession of nmch of the genealogy of other branches, which we thought ought to be preserved, and this has led still further to the enlargement of the work. For the seeming partiality in the treating of some families and persons much more fully than others of equal, or more worthy (7) ' 8 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN EAMILY. of like attention we offer this apology: Our own personal knowl- edge, or the information furnished by others, has enabled us to enlarge in some cases, and the lack of these has compelled us to be too brief in others. An earnest effort has been made to secure accuracy and to render the work as complete as possible ; but owing to the deficiency of historical data, the desired ideal completeness was not attainable by such time and attention as we could give. To make the w'ork more easy for reference, it is divided into books and chapters, each book presenting the descendants of a large branch of the family, with a chapter devoted to each of the children of that particular family. Thus Book OxE shov/s the descendants of Robert Steen, who was born in Ireland about 1730; and Chapter V. gives the particular descendants of his fifth child, Alexander SteEn, who was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Feb. 14, 1773. The succeeding generations are shown by Roman and Arabic numerals, which indicate the precise rela- tionship of each individual to the person whose name appears at the head of the chapter; thus V. 3. i. i. 6. shows that Marine Dewey Dogart, who was born Jan. 30, 189S, was the sixth child of the first child of the first child of the third child of Alexander Steen, and hence his great-great-grandson. When a name is first recorded it is written //; /;///, if the full name is known to the w-riter, and whenever a contracted form afterwards appears it indicates the name by which the individual is known among his most intimate friends. Thus Robert Wilson Stcen when written R. Wilson Steen indicates that he was famil- iarly called Wilson Steen ; and John Work Steen, afterwards written John W. Steen, intimates that among his friends he was called John Steen. This book is not intended for general circulation. l)ut only for those of our own name and relationship. These will find in it a genealogical record of the past, ahd one that can at any time be easily extended so as to include future generations. It is hoped this record will prove both interesting and profitable to PREFACE. 9 the families and individuals chiefly concerned ; for none of us should willingly remain ignorant of our forefathers and kindred, whose lives and character affect us more than those of any other people. The \\Titer wishes to express his gratitude to all who have rendered him assistance to any degree, by furnishing desired information. But thanks are especially due to the late Rev. George Steen, of Limavady, Ireland; Mrs. Annie C. Steen, of Belfast, Ireland; Airs. Sarah Steen Irwin, of Toronto. Canada; Mr. Nathaniel Steen, of Streetsboro, Ontario ; the late Carroll J. Steen, Esq., of Caro, Miss. ; Mr. James P. Gossett, of Williams- ton, S. C; the Rev. John F. Steen. of Xew York, X. Y. ; ]Mr. James Steen Martin, of Philadelphia, Pa. ; j\Iiss Anna C. Steen, of NewCastle. Pa.; Mrs. Eliza Steen Beveridge, of Buck Run, O.; Mr. Benjamin W. Steen, of Glen Dale, Ind. ; Miss Anna J. Steen, of ]\lartinstown. Mo., and others. In our extensive correspondence we received very many requests for personal photographs, which we were unable to supply; and in order to gratify this expressed wish we have taken the liberty to insert among the illustrations in the book portraits of our own family. It has been truly said that no one can climb very high on any genealogical tree without finding some dead branches, yet the writer feels a just pride in the good and honorable character of the family as a whole — a fact which sliould stimulate us and our posterity to act worthy of such parentage and relationsh.ip The book is now sent forth with the praver that those who read these pages may belong to the Family of God, and have their navies and record in the "Lamb's Book of Life." Tjii; M.\xsE. Wooijr.KiDGE, Cat,., Oct. i, 1900. PORTRAITS, PACK Andetit S«Jtch-Irish Coat-of-Arms 5 Moses D. A. Steen, frontispiece 25 Samuel G. Steen and Wife 31 Aaron F. Steen 63 Mar} Freeman Steen 67 W. Freeman Steen 71 E. Watson Steen 7; Mary Foster Steen 87 Lulu Grace Steen 91 Kate Steen Coil 95 George W. Blair 123 John A. Steen 135 Silas M. Steen 141 Eliza Steen Beveridge and Kate Steen Blair 149 Emma Steen Redkey 155 Hon. William M. Steen 169 Richard Steen 173 Elizabeth Steen Gossett 179 James P. Gossett 183 Thomas H. Gossett 187 Henry W. Steen 197 George H. Steen 201 Erasmus D. vSteen 263 Edward McHugh 269 John Reeves 29 1 R. I\cctor Steen 339 George Steen 355 John Floyd Steen 359 Nathaniel Steen 367 Sarah Steen Irwin 381 John Steen, J. I' 397 Robert Steen, \'h.\) 409 James K. P. Steen 431) Jn>cj)h v^teeii 481 CONTENTS, i'Ac;n:. Preface 7 Introdlxtiox 17 BOOK OXE. Descendants of Robert Steex. who was born near Cole- raine, Ireland, abont 1730, not far from a place^ called "The \'o\v."' and removed to the British Colonies in America, about 1755 ; was married about 1757 or 1758 to EiJZAEETH BovD, and brought up a family of five chil- dren in what is now Lancaster Co.. Pa ly BOOK TWO. Descendants of James Steex, who was born in Ireland about 1734. and came to the British Colonies in America, about 1755. He finally settled in Union District, S. C, where he v/as married to a Miss Bogard, and brought up his family. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and was killed in the battle of King's Mountain. C^ct. 7, 1780 1 50 BOOK THREE. Descendants of William Steex, who was born in Ireland about T738. He removed to the I'>ritish Colonies in America, and after a time he located in Union District, S. C. He was a soldier m the Revolutionary War, and was wounded in the battle of King's Mountain, Oct. 7, 1780. He was married, about 1772, to Xancv Li'SK, and brought up a family of eleven children in Union Dis- trict. S. C J I I 12 BIOGRAPHY OF THi; STi:EN FAMILY. BOOK FOUR. PACK. Descendants of Matthew Steen, who was born in Ireland in 1755, and early removed to the British Colonies in America. He located first in Philadelphia, Pa., where he was married, about 1774, to Jane Taylor. In 1780 he removed with his family to Washington Co., Pa., where his children grew to maturity, and where he died, April 23, 1835, aged 80 years 249 BOOK FIVE. Descendants of the James Steen who was born in Ireland about 1730; was married to Rachel Moore about 1751, and lived near a place called "The Vow," in County Antrim, about eight Irish miles from Coleraine, and near the bank of the River Bann. They brought up a family of several children, most of whom emigrated to America. 297 BOOK SIX. Descendants of George Steen, who was born in Ireland Dec. 16, 175S. He removed to America with two broth- ers, James and John, about 1775, and located in Lancaster Co., Pa. In 1833 he removed again with his family to what was then the far West, and secured a farm in Tippe- canoe Co., Ind., where he died, Dec. 16, 1836, aged 78 years. He was married in Lancaster Co., Pa., about 1792 to Anne Gualt, she having been born July 26, 1776, and died May 21, 1857. To them were born six children. 310 BOOK SEVEN. Descendants of Frederick SteEn, who was born in Lancas- ter Co., Pa., in 1755. He was married, about 1785. to Katherine Rector, and removed to Harrison Co., Ky., near Cynthiana, where all his four children were born and brought up. He died in Knox Co., Ky. (killed by a stroke of lightning), about 181 5. After his death the family removed to Missouri 330 TABIJi OI? CONTEXTS. 1 3 BOOK EIGHT. PAGE. Descendants of MosES Steen, who was born in Culmore, near Londonderry, Ireland, in 1718, and died Dec. 19, 1795, aged yy years. He was married to a IMiss Nelson. and brought up his family at Culmore, — a beautiful spot overlooking Loch Foyle and the sea. His ancestors were originally refugees from persecution. They came into Ireland from Scotland as early as the reign of James I., probably about 1620, and settled on the banks of the Foyle 348 BOOK NINE. Descendants of John Stken, of Balleney, who was born in Ireland in 1759, and died in May, 1852, aged 93 years. His grandfather was one of the persecuted Scotch who came into Ireland for religious freedom of conscience. John Steen was married, in 1778. to Nancy Schoals. who was also born in 1759, and died Dec. 17, 1847. To them were born a family of six children, all born on the townland of Balleney, near Coleraine. Ireland 389 BOOK TEN. Descendants of the Matthew Steen who was the youngest son of James Steen, of County Tyrone, Ireland. He was born in Tyrone, Ireland, in 1771. and died in Noble Co.. O., Feb. II, 1868, in the 97th year of his age. He came to America m 1793, and located first in Westmoreland Co., Pa., and afterwards settled permanently in Xoblc Co., O. He was married in Adams Co., Pa., Feb. i. 1800, to IM.^RGARET Campbell, and brought up a family of seven children 416 14 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STKKX FAMILY. BOOK ELEVEN. PAGE. Descendants of the Ja:^jes Steen who was born in the North of Ireland, early removed to America, and located in what is now Chester Co., Pa. He was for many years an elder of the Doe Run Presbyterian Church. He wa^ married to Nancy Jordan, and brought up a family of ten children 424 BOOK TWELVE. Descendants of the James Steen who was born in the Pro- vince of Ulster, Ireland, was married to Ann Scales, and brought up a family of at least four children. Many of his descendants are in America 429 BOOK THIRTEEN. Descendants of Rop>ekt M. Steen, a son of John Steen, and who was born in Londonderry, Ireland, Nov. 16, 18 10, and died near Sturges, Mo., Jan. 12, 1894, in the 84th year of his age. He was brought to America by his father when he was a small child. He went to sea when only about eight years of age, and spent his early life there. He was married in Indiana in 1836 to Jane Cul- BERTSON, and removed to Missouri, where he brought up a family of nine children 436 BOOK FOURTEEN. Descendants of the James Steen who was born in Antrim. County Antrim. Ireland, in 1714. and spent a long and useful life there. He was married to a Miss Hoi. linger. and brought up a large family. He was thrown from his buggy 1)y a nmaway horse in 1796, from the effects of which he died in the 82d year of his age 444 TAHLE OF CONTENTS. 1 5 BOOK FIFTEEN. PAGE, Descendants of Alexander Steen. who was born in Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland, in 171 6, and spent his life there. He was married to Jane Stewart, and brought up a family of seven children, whose descendants are now very widely scattered. He was killed by a gun- shot on the day of the baitle of Antrim as he sat under an arbor m his own private garden, in June, 1798, in the 82d year of his age 45 3. BOOK .SIXTEEN. Descendants of David Steen, who was born in County Londonderry, Ireland, and twice married. Some of his descendants came to America, and resided in New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Also, in Chapter II. of this book, another David Steen, who was born in the North of Ireland, and was married about 1795 to Mary Eliza- beth Armstrong, by whom he had at least two children, one of whom resided at Berlin Heights, O 46J? BOOK SEVENTEEN. Descendants of James Steen, who was born in Malpos, England, May 19, 1761. He was married to Elizaheth Wood, in Chester, England, in December, 1785, and removed to America in 1705. He located in Brattle- boro, Vt., where he resided with his family for 23 years. In 1818 he removed to Richland, N. Y., where he died, in 1826. in the 65th year of his age 478 l6 BIOGRAPHY OF THE) STEKN FAMILY. BOOK EIGHTEEN. Miscrci^ivANFous Stukn Families of Scotch-Irish Dfscknt. PAGi;. Chapter I. — John Steen, from Scotland 488 Chapter II. — John Steen, from Ireland 490 Chapter III. — Arthur Steen, from Ireland 494 Chapter IV. — William Steen, of Ireland 500 Chapter V. — Thomas Steen, of Ireland 501 Chapter VI. — John Steen, of Culmore, Ireland 502 Chapter VII. — C. N. Steen, of Ireland 505 Chapter VIII. — William M. Steen, from Ireland 508 Chapter IX. — Other Steens, in Texas 511 BOOK NINETEEN. MlSCFLI,ANEOUS vSCANDINAVIAN FAMILIES. Chapter I — Rasmus Jansen Steen 514 Chapter II. — Carl Ludwig Steen 516 Chapter III. — Heinrich Steen 517 Chapter IV. — Claus Matthias Steen 519 Chapter V". — John Otto Steen 520 Chapter VI. — Samuel Martin Steen 521 Chapter VI 1. — Johannes Kundsen Steen 523 Chapter VIII. — Peder O. Steen 524 Chapter IX. — Anders Th. Steen 525 BOOK TWENTY. Stkens in Holland 528 General Index 531 NTRODUCTION The name Stkex seems to be of Scandinavian origin, and indicative of solidity, strength, or force of character. It is closely allied to such names as Cephas in the Aramaic language, Peter in the Greek, Stein in the German, and Shone in the Eng- lish— all of \\hich signify tlie same thing, a rock, or stone, which implies firmness. The early possessors of the name seem also to have main- tained something of the character indicated thereby. Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, who came to the throne in 1611, as a Christian hero and patriot fought for liberty of conscience, and led an army of sixty thousand men into Germany for the noble purpose of rescuing Protestants from the tyranny of the house of Austria, had an ofnecr under his command whose name was Stkkx. In Xorway and Denmark the name is still not uncommon ; and near the close of the nineteenth century a number of families from these countries have emigrated to America and settled in the Xorthwestern and Pacific Coast States, with some of whom the writer has had correspondence or personal intercourse. In 1891 Oscar TL, King of Xorway and Sweden, appointed a Mr. Steen to the position of Premier. The following is co])ievl from a Xew York daily paper of May 25, 1891 : "The Conservative ministrx- has been overthrown because the Btrner resolution was passed against its wishes by a vote of 59 to 55 ; and when the King requested the Radical Ilerner to form a new Cabinet he declined, and referred the King to his bitterest enemy, Mr. Steen. who is tmdoubtedly. after Sverdrap. the most eminent man in the party. King Oscar has, in acting on this advice, given a guarantee that he is a Constitutional King, who has accepted parliamentarism in good faith. Mr. Steen. who is the head master or principal of the public gvnuiasium in Stra- venger, and has for nianv years been a leader of the UK^re radical wing of the Liberal party in the Storthing, is ])ersonall\- obnoxious to the King; and the general imi^ression in Xorwa\- has been that Oscar IT. would under no circunist.mcek consent (2) l8 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEX FAMILY. to any public recognition cf him. Mr. Steen, as will be remem- bered, played a conspicuous part in the impeachment of the con- servative ministry Selmer, and the contention of the Right has been that he prevaricated, and in other respects was unscrupulous in the selection of his means' for' oustifig his enemies. He haS; however, among the public-at-large the reputation of being an able and upright man, fearless and determined, and of great executive force. His radicalism is not at all alarming, referring chiefly to the extension of the suffrage, which ought long ago to have been granted ; and the absolute equality of the two king- doms. The only possible danger which the country may incur from his leadership is the further straining of the relations with Sweden ; for the new Premier is not of a conciliatory tempera- ment, and is imbued with a sense of 'Norse-Norse' independence to the very linger tips. It would be a great misfortune if the question of diplomatic representation were to be pressed to the point of arousing further hostility in Sweden, and thereby weak- ening the union." In Holi.axd or The Netherlands the name has attracted greater attention from the fact that one of the most celebrated Dutch painters bore tlie name of Stccji — the renowned Jan Stcen — whose history is well known. The following item is copied from the "Library of Universal Knowledge" : "Steen, Jan. — A celebrated Dutch painter, born in 1626, or according to others, in 1636, at Leyden, where his father was a brewer. He showed a predilection for art, which led to his being apprenticed to a German painter, Nicholas Knuepfer, of Utrecht, Subsequently he became a pupil of Van Goyen, whose daughter Margaret he married. A'ery soon his repute became established. As he worked in a slow and elaborate manner, his gains were insufficient, and he started a brewery at Delft. Steen died in 1679 or 1689, leaving his family in very destitute case. "As an artist of the Dutch school he ranks high, and his works are now much valued. In humor and spirit they are scarcely surpassed, and their coloring is clear, fresh and delicate. At times he attempted historical subjects, but his success in these was not great. It was in the homely and domestic scenes that his genius exhibited itself, and in this field he has scarcely since been equaled." He was a relative of Rembrandt, and painted in all about three luindrcd jMctures. among which is a fine portrait of himself . INTRODUCTION. IQ in the Rvks Museum at Amsterdam. "The Feast of St. Nicholas" is one of his best and happiest productions, and repre- sents his own family. Tlis father and mother are in the back- ground ; his wife, in the foreground, extends her arms to a happy^ little girl, while six other children are included in the group. At the Louvre in Paris is one of his latest works, dated 1674 — "A Feast at an Inn" — painted after he had opened his tavern, and representing the actual interior of the place, and valued at thirty thousand francs. Sec Cciiitry Magazine, Dec., i8g^, pp. 1/3-8. Sec also I. Stcen, Etude sur I.' art en HoJIaude, by J\vi Westrhccncn (The Hague, 1836). In visiting The Xetherlancls many years ago the writer found in The Hague fifteen families who bore the name of Steen, and in Amsterdam. Rotterdam, and other cities a lesser number. In' entering the Royal Museum and Picture Gallery at The Hague we presented a card to the conductor, who glanced at it a moment, tlien clasped lii v'^teen Mci^llienny. son oi Samuel and Mary jane Steen AlcHlhenny, was born about 1858, an(J died near Powersville. Putnam Co., Mo., in the spring of l8(;2. 3. i'Vances .Ann Steen. daughter of Alexander and Rosanna Hunter Steen, was born in h'ranklin County, Pennsylvania. in 1832. and (h'ed in 'I'oix'ka. Kan., in i8(;3. 30 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEE>r FAMILY 4. Samuel Giffen Steen, a farmer, a son of Alexander and Rosanna Hunter Steen, was born in Franklin County, Penn- sylvania, in 1836. He was married in Belmont County, Ohio, Marcli 3, 1859, to Miss Sarah E. Bell, she having born in Belmont County, Ohio, Aug. 24, 1840. They removed to Henderson County, Illinois, where all their children were born. They reside at present at Hawthorn, Alontgomery Co., la. The following are their children: /. — Rosanna vSteen, daughter of Samuel G. and Sarah E. Steeri, was born in Henderson County, Illinois, Jan. 8. i860, and died in the same place April 3, i860. //. — William Taggart Steen — a farm.er — a son of Samuel G. and Sarah E. Steen, was born ^larch 20, 1861, and died near Hawthorn, Montgomery Co . la.. May 28, 1893, in the 33d year of his age. He-was married to Miss Sarah Smith, Feb. 25, 1885. to v.-hom the following three chil- dren were born, near Hawthorn, la.: /. Edna ■May Steen was born Jan. 17, 1887. 2. Leroy Giffen Steen was born July 20, 1888. J. Mabel Fern Steen was born Aug. 29, 1891. ///.- — Hunter Adoniram Steen — a farmer — a son of Samuel G. and Sarah E. Steen, was born in Henderson County, Illinois, July 18, 1863. He was married Feb. 22, 1888, to Aliss Clara Dixon, to whom w^ere born four children, as follows — residence, Hawthorn, la.: 1. De Ette E. Steen, daughter of Hunter A. and Clara Steen, was bom near Hawthorn, la., Jan. 2, 1889. 2. \'ier Samuel Steen, son of Hunter A. and Clara Steen, was born near Hawthorn, la., Sept. 19, 1890, and died Oct. 20. 189-]. J. Ruby Irene Steen, daughter of Hunter A. and Clara Steen, was born near Hawthorn, la., Jan. 2, 1893. 4. William Henry Steen, son of Hunter A. and Clara Steen, was bcrn near Hawthorn, ^Montgomery Co.. la., Nov. 2, 1895. 5. James Alexandei Steen, son of Alexander and Rosanna Steen was born near St. Ciairsville. Belmont Co., O., Sept. 8. 1842. He was brought to the West with his father's family in 1856; grew up to manhood upon his father's farm, in ^\'ashingto^^ CoiuU\, TDinois; resided there till 1870, and Mr. Axn >Frs. Samiim i\. Sticjcx. DESCENDANTS OE ROBERT STEEN. 33 1. then located near Hawthorn, la., where he continued until 1887; then removed to a farm near Powersville, Putnam Co., Mo., where he still lives — a practical farmer. He was mar- ried in Springfield, 111., March 28, 1867, to Miss Martha Jane Broomfield, she having been born in Jessamine County, Kentucky, June 7, 1842, and died in Seymour, Wayne Co., la., July t8, i88t. He was married a second time Oct. 17, 1882, to Miss Sarah Jane Lepper. He was married a third time April 3, 1893, slie having been born in fiercer County, Mo., in 185 1. /. — Leona Steen, daughter of James A. Steen and his first wife, was born in Henderson County, Illinois, Sept. i, 1868, and died in infancy. //. — George Masters Steen, son of James A. Steen and his second wife, was born near Hawthorn, la., July 22, 1883. ///. — Samuel Arnold Steen, son of James Alexander Steen and his third wife, was born near Powersville, Putnam Co., Mo., April I, 1895. II. — Elizabeth Steen. a daughter of Samuel and Mary Mayers Steen, was born in Berkeley County, Virginia, in 180 1 • removed with her parents to Belmont County, Ohio, and lived with them upon her father's farm, near St. Clairsville, until after his death. She was an amiable and useful Christian woman ; was never married, and died at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Ann Steen Leech, in Winterset, la,, in August, 1879, aged 78 years. III. — Jane Steen, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Mayers Steen, was born in Berkeley County, \'irginia, Sept. 6, 1804, and removed with her parents to their home, near St. Clairs- ville, Belmont Co., O., where she lived until after her marriage. She afterwards resided in the same neighborhood until her death, March 6, 1835, at the age of 30 years, 6 months, and 6 days. She was married near St. Clairsville, O., in. 1825, to Abner Stihvell, he having been born near Hancock, Ind . Nov. 2, 1802, and died at tlie family residence, near St. Clairs- ville. O., in March, 1889, in the 87th year of his age. To Abner and Jane Steen Stihvell were born the following four ohildroii: I. Joliri Crey Stilwell, the eldest son of Abner and jane Steen Stilwell, was born near St. Clairsville, BcliiDnt Co., O.. (3) 34 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEX FAMILY. March .22, 1827, and died in Richland Co., ()., Aug. 24, 186S, in the 42d year of his age. He was a farmer by occupation. John C. Stihvell was married, Feb. t, 1849, to Nancy Jane Colhns, she having been born March 16, 1832, and died in Richland County, Ohio, Dec. i, 1861, in the 30th year of her age. To them vv-ere born the following five children: /. — Sarah Agnes Adams Stihvell, eldest child of John C. and Nancy J. Stilwell, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, Feb. 24, 1850, and was married in Knox County, Ohio, Aug. 10, 1871. to LaFayette Zalmon, a farmer, who still resides near Greersville. Knox Co., O. To them were born the following: \ I. William Lewis Zalmon was born April 22. 1872, and ' died July 25, 1873. 2. John Edwin Zalmon was born Sept. 24, 1873, and died March 7, 1875. II. — A\'illiam Collins Stihvell, the second child and eldest son of John C. and Nancy J. Stilwell, was born in Belmont County, Oliio, June 21. 1852, and is a carpenter by occu- pation. He was married at Fredericktown. Knox Co., O., July I, 1875, to Miss Elvina Mock, she having been born in Sauk County, Wisconsin, June 7, 1855, and died in Eaton County, Mich., Feb. 23, 1884. in the 29th year of iier age. William. C. Stilwell was married a second time in Charlotte. Eaton Co., ^lich., to his cousin, JMiss Annie Belle Miller. Both are earnest and devout Presbyterian Christian people. Residence, Charlotte, Eaton Co., Mich. To William C. and Elvina ]\Iock Stilwell were born the following children: J. Sheiidan Mock Stilwell was born in Knox County, Ohio, Sept. 27, 1877. 2. Henry Harrison Stihvell was born in Eaton County, Michigan, Sept. 10, 1880. III. — LucrcLia Jar.e Stilwell. the thi'-d child and second daughter of John C. and Nancy J. Stilwell. was born in Richland County. Ohio, Kc\. 15, 1854, and was married in Knox County, Ohio, March 6, 1880, to \\'illiam McDonohi. a farmer; residence near Belleville. Richland Co., O. To them was born one child: I. — A dausfhter. DESCEXDAXTS OF ROBERT STEEX. 35 //'. — lona Adella Stihvell (Collins^ was born in Richland County, Ohio, June 29. 1857. and was brought up by her grandparents, and took their name — the name of Collins — by which name she was known before her marriage. She was married in Zanesville. Logan County, Ohio, March 30. 1895, to Xoel Bradford ^klontgomery — a farmer — he having been born near Rich Hill. Knox County, Ohio, March 31, 1873. Residence, Raymonds, Union County, Ohio. F. — Janies Abel Stihvell, the fifth child and second son of John C. and Xancy J. Stihvell, was born in Richland County, Ohio, April 25, 186 1. 2. James Alexander Stihvell, the second son, and the second child of Abner and Jane Steen Stihvell, was born near St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, September 25, 1828. He has been a prosperous farmer, and now resides in Osceola, Polk Couiity. Xebraska. his farm being about one-fourth mile from Shelby. Xebraska. James A. Stihvell was married, May 10, 1859, to Louisa Howard Shue, she having been born December 2^, 1840. To them were l)orn the follow- ing children : /. — Elizabeth Jane Stihvell was Ijorn near St. Clairsville, Ohio. March 15, 1861, and was married near Princeton, Illinois, March 3, 1884, to Peter Christian Sonnnerstedt — a farmer — lie having l)een born in Denmark, February 24, 1856. To tliem have been born the following children. Residence, Osceola I'olk County, Xebraska. / Myrtle Louetta Sommerstedt was born near v^helby. Xebraska, Xovember 19. 1884. 2. Ral])h Howard Sonmierstedt was born near v^helliy, Xebraska, January i. 1890. ^. Grace Ruth Sommerstedt was born in ( )sceola. X'ebraska, Febiuary 10. 1898. //. — George Crey Stihvell was born near St. Clairsville, ( )hio. May 30, 1863, and died May 20, 1884, in the 21st year of his age. ///. — Charles F. Stihvell, the third chiUl and Seconal son of James A. and Louisa H. Stihvell, was born near St. Clairs- ville, Ohio, April 16. 1866: was a student at Wesleyan L'niversitv. at Lincoln. Xcbri'.ska. 36 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STKKN FAMILY. IV. — William Mitchell Stilwell was born near St. Clairsville, Ohio, March 7, 1875, and died May 20, 1877, aged 2 years, 2 months, and 13 days. V. — Grace Darling Stilwell, the fifth child and second daugh- ter of James A. and Louisa H. Stilwell, was born near St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, February 21, 1877; graduated from the Shelby High School in 1894, and from the Normal Department of Wesleyan University, at Lin- coln, Neb., in 1895. Residence, Osceola, Nebraska. VI. — Nola Leota Stilwell, the sixth child and third daughter of James A. and Louisa H. Stilwell, was born at Limerick, Bureau County, Illinois, January 6, 1880 ; a student of Wesleyan University, at Lincoln, Nebraska. VII. — Viretta Luella Stilwell, the seventh child and fourth daughter of James A. and Louisa H. Stilwell, was born at Limerick, Illinois, May 9, 1881. Residence, Osceola, Nebraska. VIII. — Frank Enoch Stilwell, the fourth son, the eighth and youngest child of James and Louisa H. Stilwell, was born at Shelby, Polk County, Illinois, October 17, 1887. Resi- dence, Osceola, Nebraska. 3. j\Iary Jane Stilwell, the third child and only daughter of Abner and Jane Steen Stilwell, was born near St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, June 3, 1833, and was married to Joseph Miller September 8, 1849, he having been born August 27, 1823, and died December 28, 1866, in the 44th year of his age. Family residence, St. Clairsville, Ohio. To Joseph and Mary Jane Miller were born, in St. Clairsville, Ohio, the following children : /. — Sarah Louisa Miller was born January 9, 1852, and was married by Rev. George N. Johnston, in Steulienville, Ohio, April 2, 1879, to Joseph Wood Bentley — a farmer. Residence, St. Clairsville, Ohio. To Joseph W. and Sarah L. Bentley were born the following children: 1. Cora Wood Bentley, born in 1880. 2. Harry Elwood Bentley, born in 1889. //. — Mary Agnes ]\Iillcr was born March 2, 1854, and was married September 10, 1887, to George Armstrong Brokaw. DESCKNDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. 37 ///._Laiira Jane Miller was born August 27, 1856, and was married by Rev. Robert Alexander, December 28, 1883, to Walter John Cowans — a liver}'man. Residence, Wellsburgh, West Virginia. /F.— Annie Belle ^liller was born August 24, 1858, and was married in Charlotte, 2vlichigan, to William C. Stilwell. To them were born the following children. Residence, Charlotte. Michigan. 1. Ethel Anilla Stilwell, born in 1889. 2. Ohve Jane Stilwell. born in 1891. J. William Joseph Stilwell, born in 1894. V. — Cornelia Adaline Miller was born January 9, i860, and was married in St. Clairsville, Ohio, by the Rev. Mr. Hingley, June 28, 1892, to Joseph Harper — a carpenter by occupation. To them was born: I. Joseph Albert Harper, born in 1894. VI. — Elizabeth Ross Miller was born April 2, 1862, and was married by Rev. William Miller, March 7, 1883, to George Washington Brokaw — a farmer. Residence. Flushing, Belmont County. Ohio. To them were born the following children: 1. Clarence Miller Brokaw, born in 1884. 2. Joseph Racket Brokaw. born in 1888. 5. Wilella Jane Brokaw, born in 1891. 4. Louisa S. Brokaw, born in 1894. VIl. — William Newton Miller was born February 2, 1864; a stonemason by trade. Residence, St. Clairsville, Ohio. VIII. — Alverda C. Miller was 'born July 27, 1866. Resi- dence, St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio. . Samuel Steen Stilwell, tlie fourth child and youngest son of Abner and Jane Steen Stilwell, was born near St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, May 15, 1834, and died at Bridge- port, Ohio, January 2, 1889, ir* the 55th year of his age, leav- ing a wife and nine children. He was married in St. Clairs- ville, Ohio, August 7, 1856, to Anna Maria Geller, she having been born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, February 22, 1838. Family residence. No. 3739 Harrison Street, Bel- lairc, Ohio. To Samuel S. and Anna M. Stilwell were born the followins: children: 38 BrOGRAPHY OF THTv STKEN FAMILY. /. — Abner Stilwell was born May 25, 1857, and died near Steubenville, Ohio, May 5, 1888; Icilled by a railroad acci- dent caused by obstructions on the Cleveland & Pittsburgh Railroad, of which he was an engineer. He was married in Wellsville, Ohio, August 5, 1883, to Annette King, she having been born in Wellsville, Ohio, in August, 1862, and now resides in Cleveland, Ohio. To Abner and Annette King Stilwell were born the following: 1. Leona Stilwell was born June 5, 1884, and died in August, 1885. 2. Ralph Stilwell was born in Bellaire, Ohio, December 27, 1886. //. — ^John W. Stilwell, the second son of Samuel S. and Anna M. Stilwell was born December 11, 1858 — by occu- pation a miller. He was married in West Alexandria, Pennsylvania, Anarch 22, 1884, to Mollie Orr, she having been born in Bridgeport, Ohio, November 22, 1869. Resi- dence, Martin's Ferry, Ohio. To them were born the following: 1. Clyde Scott Stilwell was born in Bridgeport, Ohio, April II, 1886. 2. Abner Jones Stilwell was born in Bellaire, Ohio, May 15, 1888. 5. Lillian Stilwell was born in Martin's Ferry, Ohio, Sep- tember 4, 1891 4. Louis Stilwell was born in Martin's Ferry, Ohio, December 19, 1894. ///. — Sophia x'\daline Stilwell, the third child and eldest daughter of Samuel S. and Anna M. Stilwell, was born April ]i, 1861. She was married at Bridgeport, Ohio, February 19, 1886, to Albert Rogers — - a farmer — he having been born at Potomac, Ohio, July 5, 1852. Resi- dence, Bellaire, Ohio. To them were Ijorn the follow- ing: 1. Grace Rogers was born in Bellaire, Ohio, June 14. 1890. 2. May Margaret Rogers was l^orn in Bellaire, Ohio. ^May 6, 1894. IV. — George B. McClelian Stilwell, the fourth child and third son of Samuel S. and Anna M. Stilwell, was born April 11, DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. 39 1S63, and was married in St. Clairsville, O., November 18, 1889, to Annie Elim. she having been born at Brookside, Ohio, in January, 1865. Residence, Bridgeport, Ohio. To them were born the following: 1. Charles Louis Stilwell was born in Bellaire, Ohio, December 19. 1890. 2. Hilda Stilwell was born in Bellaire, Ohio, April 15, 1891. J. Estella Stilwell was born in Bellaire, Ohio, August 23, 1892. 4. Hazel Stilwell was born in Bridgeport, Ohio, September 13. 1895. V. — Craig Stilwell, the fifth child, and fourth son of Samuel 5. and Anna M. Stilwell, was born April 18, 1865, and was married at Bridgeport, Ohio, in April, 1892, to Bertha Tarbott, she having been born at Kirk\v'Ood, Ohio, Decem- ber 15, 1875. Residence, Bridgeport, ( )hio. To them the following child was born: I. Elizabeth Maria Stilwell was born in Bridgeport, Ohio, January 4, 1894. VJ . — Oscar D. Stilwell, the sixth child, and fifth son of Sam« uel S. and Anna M. Stilwell, was born September 23, 1867, and died April 9, 1868, aged 6 months and 26 days. VII. — Lorena Stilwell, the seventh child and second daugh- ter of Samuel S. and Anna M. Stilwell, was born Novem- ber 22, 1869, and was married in Bellaire, Ohio, June 24, 1890, to Frank Hicks — a miller — he having been born in Uniontown, Ohio, February 14, 1864. Residence, Bel- laire, Ohio. To them were born the following: 1. Helen Geneva Hicks was l)orn in Bellaire. ( )hio. Mav 8, 189 1. 2. Vera Hicks was born in Bellaire. ( )hio. Ai)ril i, 1894, and died January 26, 1897. VIII. — Jennie Verlinda Stilwell, the eighth child and third daughter of Samuel S. and Anna M. Stilwell. was born December 23. 1871, and was married in Uellaire. Ohio. January 19, 1891, to James G. Crawford — a painter. Residence, Bellaire, Ohio. To them were born the fol- ic'wimr: 4© BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMIEY. 1. Ralph Eugene Crawford was born in Bellaire, Ohio. July I, 1892. 2. Leo Crawford was born in Bellaire, Ohio, December 2},, 1894. /X. — Henry Ross Stilwell, the ninth child and sixth son of Samuel S. and Anna M. Stilwell, was born December 20, 1873. Residence, Bellaire, Ohio. X. — Margaret Myrtle Stilwell, the tenth child and fourth daughter of Samuel S. and Anna M. Stilwell, was born March 25, 1876. She now resides with her mother in Bellaire, Ohio. XL — Samuel Joseph Stilwell, the eleventh child and sev- enth son of Samuel S. and Anna M. Stilwell, was born August 16, 1879 — a painter by occupation. He resides with his mother at the family residence. No. 3739 Harrison Street, Bellaire, Belmont County, Ohio. IV. — James Steen, a son of Samuel and Mary Mayers Steen, was born in Berkeley County, Virginia. He removed with his parents to the farm near St. Clairsville, Ohio. He is reported to have been married, but of this we have no record. The later portion of his life was spent in Virginia, where he died. V. — Anne Steen, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Mayers Steen, was born in Berkeley County, Virginia, in 1809. She removed with her parents to their farm, near St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, where she resided until after marriage, her father having died before her marriage. She, as well as her parents and all the family, was a strict Presbyterian, and until after 1850 all her father's children and their families were still living in that vicinity. All the children of Samuel and Mary Mayers Steen are now dead, and their descendants are very widely scattered, some of whom are living in Ohio, Illi- nois, Iowa, Missouri, Virginia, etc. Anne Steen was married at St. Clairsville, O., Aug. 30, 1830, to Josiah Laughlin Leech, he having been born in Harrison County, Ohio, July 25, 1812, and died dn Winterset, Madison County, Iowa, August 28, 1897, in the 86th year of his age. Mrs. Anne Steen Leech died in 1880 at Winterset, Iowa, aged 71 years. The following are their children: DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. 4I 1. Letitia Leech was born in Belmont County, Ohio, May 25, 1831. She was married near Fairvievv, Guernsey County, Ohio, December 31, 1851, to John Boden — a farmer — he having been born near Morristown, Behnont County, Ohio, October 5, 1829. Residence, Hendrysburgh, Ohio. The following are their children: /. — M. A. Boden was born near Hendrysburgh, Belmont County, Ohio, December 13, 1852. She was married to a Mr. Boyd. //. — Mary Belle Boden was born near Cambridge. Guernsey County, Ohio, Jime 4, 1854. She was married to a Mr. Mead. III. — Wilbur L. Boden was born near Fairview. Guernsey County, Ohio, May 25, 1857. IV. — Samuel E. Boden was born near Morristown, Belmont County, Ohio, June 2'?>, 1861. V. — Luella J. Boden was born near Fairview, Guernsey County, Ohio, February 13, 1868. She was married to a Mr. Shepherd. 2. Mary Jane Leech, the second daughter of Josiah L. and Anne Steen Leech, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, in 1833, and died when about two years old. 3. Sarah Elizabeth Leech, the third daughter of Josiah L. and Anne Steen Leech, was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, March 30, 1835. She v.-as married at Washington, Guern- sey County, Ohio, May 23, 1865, to William Cunningham Henery, he having been born in Guernsey County, Ohio, February 23, 1833. Soon after marriage they located in Winterset, Madison County, Iowa, where they still reside. Mr. Henery is engaged in the insurance business. The fol- lowing are the children of William C. and Sarah E. Henery: /. — Josiah Wilbur Henery was born August 26, i86t). //. — Cora Mabel Henery was born January 13, 1874. ///. — John .Alva Henery was born March 20, 1876. 4. Nancy Eleanor Leech, the fourth daughter of Josiah L. and Anne Steen Leech, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, Feb- ruary 12. i^Z7- She was married in Winterset. Iowa, November 17. 1870. to John McMillan Stewart, he having been born in Columbiana County, Ohio. October 4, 1837 — a ^2 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEKN FAMILY. farmer by occupation. Residence, near Winterset, ^Madison County, Iowa. The following are their children: /. — Frank Samuel Stewart was born August 2. 1871. //. — Clyde Everett Stewart was born May 2, 1873. ///. — Xellie I.earnie Stewart was born September 5, 1875. 5. Robert Laughlin Leech, the fifth child and eldest son of Josiah L and Anne Steen Leech, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, June 15, 1839 — a State traveling salesman. He was married at Moorefield, Harrison County, Ohio, August 30, 1864, to Aliss Addie E. Williams, she having been born at Moorefield, Ohio, January 6, 1847. Residence, Winterset, Madison County, Iowa. The following are their children : /- — Laura A. Leech was born November 16, 1865 — a teacher. //. — Benoni H. Leech was born May 19, 1870. ///. — Jessie A. Leech was born April 11, 1873. IV. — Charles S. Leech was born February 13, 1876. V. — Flora Leech was born January t8, 1879. F/. — John A. Leech was born February 8, 1882. r// — Chester R. Leech was born May 26, 1885. VIII. — IvUcile Leech was born September 9, 1888. ^. Samuel Boyd Leech, the sixth child, and second son of Samuel L. and Anne Steen Leech, was born in Egypt, three and one-half miles northeast of Hendrysburgh, Belmont County, Ohio, August 3, 1841. He was married at the same place, February 28, 1867, to Miss Martha Jane Henderson; she having been born near Antrim, Guernsey County, Ohio, April 7, 1847. ^J^r. Leech is by occupation a traveling sales- man. Residence, Des Moines, Iowa. The following are the cliildren of Samuel B. and Martha J. Leech: /. — Clyde Clifton Leech was born in Grove City, Cass County, Iowa, December 20, 1867. IV — Margaret Anna Leech was born in Winterset, Aladison County, Iowa, April 14, 1869. ///. — Lillian May Ivcech was born in A\'interset, Madison County, Iowa, April 15. 1871. DrSCliXDANTS OF ROBERT STEEX. 43 IV. — Wiiiiam Frederic Leech was born in Fairview, Gnern- sey County, Ohio, Xovember 12, 1875. 7. James Alexander Leech, the seventh child and third son of Josiah and Anne Steen Leech, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, Xovember 25. 1843. He studied medicine, and has practiced medicine for many years. He is now a prominent physician m Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was married in Cambridge, Ohio, August 7, 1867, to Miss Amanda Robe, of Washington. Ohio, a daughter of William and Marv Robe. They have no children. Residence, Col- orado vSpi-ings, Colorado. 8. Joseph Arastus Leech, the eightli cliild and fourth son of Josiah L. and Amie Steen Letch, was Iwrn in Belmont County, Ohio, in 1846. and died in 1848. when about two years old. 9. Martha Aima Leech, the nmth child, tlie fifth and youngest daughter of Josiah L. and Anne Steen Leech, was born near Fairview, Guernsey County, Ohio. May 15, 1853. She was married in W'interset. Madison County, Iowa, Xovember 9, 1881, 10 George ^L \'iolet — a merchant — he having been born near Oskaloosa, Iowa. July i, 1855. Residence. Afton, Union County. Iowa. The following are their children: /. — Claire J. Violet was born in Aft<:)n. Iowa, Septeml)er 24, 1882. //. — Anna L. \ iolet was l)orn in .\fton, Iowa. June 7. 1885. VI. — Thomas Steen, a 5on of Samuel and Mary ]^layers Steen, was born in Berkeley County, X'irginia. He removed with his parents to their home and farm, near St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio. He was married and brought up a family of children in Belmont C'.unty. ( ).. where they continued for a long time to reside, at least up to th.e time of the Civil War, in 1861-65. VII. — Samuel Steen, a son of Samuel and Mary Mayers Steen, was born in Berkeley County, \ irginia. He came with his parents to their new home and farm, near St. Clairsville. I'el- mont County, Ohio, where he afterwards resided. He was by occupation a blacksmith, and U'^ed to live at Martin's h^erry, Belmont County, Ohio, near 10 Wheeling. West X'irginia. During the period before the war !ie used to correspond witli 44 BIOGRAPHV OF THE STKHN FAMILY. his cousin, Aaron F. Steen, who at that time Hved near Win- chester, Adams County, Ohio. He was married and brought up a family that Hved in Ohio. VIII. — Stephen Steen, a son of Samuel and Mary Mayers Steen, was probably born in Berkeley County, Virginia. He came with his parents when they located on their new farm near St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio. He was married, and during the later portion of his life lived in Virginia. He died in old age in Berkeley County, Virginia, in 1891. Stephen and Mary Steen brought up a family. They had a married daughter living near Martinsburgh, Virginia, a few years ago. IX. — Robert Steen, a son of Samuel and Mary Mayers Steen, was probably born in Berkeley County, Virginia, and came with his parents to their nevv home and farm, near St. Clairs- ville, Belmont County, Ohio, in which county he spent the remainder of his life. This Robert Steen was a grandson of the Robert Steen who was born in Ireland about 1730, and set- lied in Lancaster Count}^, Pennsylvania. He was married and brought up a family in Ohio. He died about 1849 or 1850. His family afterwards removed to Illinois, near Macon. X. — Sarah Steen, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Mayers Steen, was born in Berkeley County, Virginia, probably about 1817 (?). She resided with her parents until after their death, and then still lived in Ohio, for many years. She finally removed to the East and lived and died in Philadelphia, Penn- sylvania. She was n'f:ver niarried. XI. — Mary Ellen Steen, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Mayers Steen, was born in Berkeley County, Virginia, June 3, 1819. She was brought by her parents from Virginia to their new home, on a farm near St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, where she continued to live until after the death of her parents. A Rev. Mr. Love now owns and lives upon the farm her father used to possess and cultivate. Two of her brothers, who were both single at the time, went away from their home in Ohio many years ago, and the family ceasing to hear from them, .naturally supposed they had died unmarried. Mary Ellen Steen was a devoted Christian, a member of Adena Pres- i)ytcrian Church. She lived in the blessed hope, and died a DESCENDANTS OE ROBERT STEEX. 45 triumphant death at the home of her son, near Emerson, Jef- ferson County, Ohio, April 18, 1890, in the 71st year of her age. She was married near Shepherdstown, Behiiont County, Ohio, December 3. 1847, to William Sliields, he having been born in Delaware County. Pennsylvania, November 26, 1804. The following are their children : 1. Joseph B. Shields, tlie eldest child and only son of William and Mary Ellen Steen Shields, was born in Belmont County. Ohio, August 15. 1848 — a useful Christian man. a practical farmer, and a dairyman. He was married near Blount Pleasant, Jefferson County, Ohio, Xovember 11. 1890. to Miss Virginia Elizabeth Hampton, she having been born in Sonierton. Belmont County. Ohio. October 22, 1857. Resi- dence, Emerson. Jefiferson County, Ohio. The following are their children: /. — Richard Henry Shields was born at Emerson. Ohio. August 17, 1 89 1. //. — Louis Hampton Shields was born at Emerson. Ohio, August 28, 1892. ///. — Mary Elizabeth vShields was born at Emerson. Ohio. September 10, 1894. IV . — Alice Margaret Shields was born at Emerson. Jefifer- son County, Ohio, July 9, 1896. 2. ^Martha P. Shields, the second child and eldest daughter of William and Mary E. Steen Shields, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, Xovember 28. 1849. and died May 28, 1868, in the 19th year of her age. 3. Margaret Shields, the thini child and secontl tlaughter of William and Mary Ellen Steen Shields, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, August 26, 1851. She was married at Emer- son. Ohio, December 29, 1 881, to Harvey Watson Graham — a farmer — he having been born at Morristown. Ohio. Feb- ruary Ti. 1857. The following are their children: /. — William Clyde Graham was born at I'niontown, Belmont County, Ohio, September 21. 1882. //. — Bertha Belle Graham was born at Martin's Ferry, Bel- mont County, Ohio, ]\Iay 10, 1888. 4. Letitia Shields, the fourth child and third daughter of Wil- liam and Marv Ellen Steen Shields, was born in Belmont 46 BIOGRAPHY OF THi: STE^N FAMILY. County, Ohio, November 25, 1852. She was married at Em.ersorx, Ohio, April 17, 1873, to Leonard Payne — a farmer — he having been born at Red Lion, York County, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1839. The following are their chil- dren: /. — Rachael Ann Pa}ne was born at Smithfield, Jefferson County, Ohio, April 9, 1874. //. — William Leander Payne was born at St. Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio, October 16, 1876. 5. Catherine A. Shields, the fifth child and fourth daughter of William and Mary Ellen Steen Shields, was born in Bel- mont County, Ohio, November 24, 1854. 6. Emily A. Shields, the sixth child and fifth daughter of Wil- liam and Mary Ellen Steen Shields, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, February 19, 1857. CHAPTER n. Robert Steen, the second child and son of Robert and Elizabeth Boyd Steen, was born near Chestnut Level, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, about 1763 (?). He was brought up on his father's farm and spent his whole life near the place. He was a bright, intelligent, and industrious man — a school teacher by profession — but was a cripple, suffering from a diseased spine. He was never married, and died while he was comparatively a young man. CPLAPTER HL Mary Steen, called •'Polly," tlie third child and eldest daughter of Robert anc! Elizal)eth Boyd Steen. was born near Chestnut Level, in Lancaster County. Pennsylvania, about I767('?), and spent li-.r whulc life ujion the farm, taking care of her parents while ihcv lived, ;ind afterwards making the place h.cr home, v^he \v;is ne\er married. DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. 47 CHAPTER IV. Elizabeth Steen, called "Betsy," the fourth child and second daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Boyd Steen. was born near Chestnut Level, in Lancaster County. Pennsylvania, about 1770 ( .'). and was brought up on her father's farm. She was never married, but resided with her parents, and with her sister took care of them so long as they lived. After her parents' death she and her sister lived together on the place, in posses- sion of the property. She outlived her sister and brothers, and died about 1838 or 1839. After her death a letter was written to her brother, Alexander Steen. in CJhio. to come and see after the es'ate. but he had died a year or two previous to that time, and none of his children went liack to Pennsylvania to see after their interest in the properly. CHAPTER \' Alexander Steen, the fifth and youngest child and third son of Robert and Eliz^.beth Boyd Steen, was born near Chestnut Level, \n Lancaster County. Pennsylvania, February 14, 1773 — (more than three years l)efore the declaration of American independence) — and brought up on his father's farm, which was not far from the Susqueiianna River. In earlv manhood he removed to Berkeiey County. \'irginia, where he remained sev- eral years. He was married at ?^Iartinsl)urgh, Berkeley Countv, \'irginia. February 2. 1803, to ]\Iiss Agnes Nancy Faris, daughter of a prominent citi.'.en of that place, she having been born there, March 2. 1777. and died at the residence of her eldest son, Aaron Faris Steen. near Youngsville. Adams County. Ohio, Xovember 17. 185.2. aged y^ \ ears. 8 months, and 15 davs.''= *"T]iK Faki!^ Family."— Mr. Faris. whose wife's name was Nanov, was the father of several children, all born at or near MarlinsburgJi. Berkeley Counry. Virginia, among whom were the following: 1.— Aaron Faris was hoin abont 17(i9; was married and brought up a family at Martini^hnrgh, \'i:-siiiia. 48 BIOGRAPHY or THE STEEN FAMILY, In 1S05 Alexander Steen removed with his family from Vir- ginia and located two miles north of Flemingsburgh, Fleming II. — John Faris was born about 1772; was married at Martinsburgli, Virginia; removed to Flemingsburgh, Kentucky, with Alexander Steen. and family, near which place he brought up a family of several children. III. — Rebecca Faris was born about 1774; was married at Martinsburgh, Virginia, to Peter Schriver, and removed to Adams County, Ohio, where they brought up a family of eight children, and where a numerous posterity remains. The following are their children, all born in Adams County, Ohio: 1. John Schriver, who married Elizabeth Hannah, and had five children. /. — William Schriver. II. — John Schriver. III. — Aaron Schriver. IV. — A daughter, y. — A daughter. 2. Robert Schriver. who first taarried Sarah Bailey, and after her death Margaret . To his first wife was born two ehildren, and to his second wife three children^ as follows: /. — Joshua Schriver. II. — Rachel Schriver. III. — Thomas Schriver. IV. — Sarah Ellen Schriver. V. — Alice Schriver. 3. Eli Schriver, who was married and brought up a family. 4. Elizabeth Schriver, who married William Havens and had several children. /. — Martha Havens. II. — Anderson Havens, and other children. 5. Nancy Schriver, who married George Higginbotham and brought up a family. 6. Mahala Schriver, who married Ezra Sparks and brought up a family of nine children^ as follows: /. — Solomon Sparks. 11. — John Sparks. ///. — Levi Sparks. IV. — Rebecca Ann Sparks. V. — Robert Sparks. VI. — Maiy Sparks. VII. — Catherine Sparks. VIII. — Acquilla Sparks. IX. — Ezra Sparks. 7. Rebecca Ann Schriver, who married James Sparks and brought up a family. 8. Ellen Schriver, who married Joseph Bailey, to whom were born — /. — Rachel Ellen Bailey. //. — Joshua Bailey. The family moved West, and had other children. IV. — Agnes Nancy Faris was born March 2, 1777; was married at Mar- tinsburgh, Virginia, February 2, 1803, to Alexander Steen, formerly of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They removed to Kentucky in 1805, and settle*! permanently near Winchester, Adams County, Ohio, in 1820. where they spent the remainder of their lives. They had a family of eight children, whose record is given in "The Steen Family," Book One. Chapter V. DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. 49 County, Keniucky where he "opened out" a farm. Here he built a substantial hewed log house, two stories high, and com- prising several good rooms. In this house, which was considered quite an excellent residence in those early days, he continued to reside while cultivating the farm for nearly fifteen years. In the summer of 1876 the writer, accompanied by his father, visited this "old Kentucky home" ; was show^n over the farm and through the house; the room where his father was born, in 1807. and the grounds where he had played when a child. Alexander Steen while living in Kentucky, was throv.n from his horse, and one of his legs was broken, and it became slightly shorter than the other, making him a little lame ever afterwards. He was not only a successful farmer, but a popular music teacher, and taught old-fashioned singing schools m nvjuy localities, and for many years. And as music books could not easily be obtained, he liad to write tJiein for his pupils, and became quite remarkable for the rapidity, neatness of execution, and the skill he acquired in this regard. In [820 he removed from Kentucky with his family, and located upon a farm two miles east of Winchester, in Adams County, Ohio, where he continued to reside for several years. Tliis farm was situated on the west side of Brush Creek, and is now on the turnpike road leading from Winchester to Buck Run. A school-house was built upon it a few years ago. near the iron bridge across the creek. He afterwards purchased a large farm one mil'e northwest of th.e ]\Iount Leigh Presbyterian Churcli (three miles from Youngsville. four miles from Winchester, and about two miles from the present railway station at Seman, Adams County, Ohio), where he built a large two-story hewed log residence, and spent the remainder of his life, an enterprising farmer and successful music teacher. The Mount Leigh Church, although a country church, was a place of religious im]:)ortance in those early days, where people gathered for worshij) from many miles around ; and it still continues to be a center of usefulness, with services every v^abbath and an active membershi]) of nearly two hundred, sending {She afterwards made her home, until 1893, m the family of her uncle, Colonel Josiah Y. Steen; and from 1893 until 1896 she lived at Mount Washington, near Cincinnati, Ohio. She early united with the Mount Leigh Presbyterian Church, and became an active, devout, and useful member of the church, and of society in general. She was ma^-ried by the Rev. U. G. Humphrey, at the resi- dence of A. C. Butler, near vSeman, Adams County, Ohio, March 31, 1896, to William Wiggins Whittaker, a son of John and Sarah Ann AVhittaker, he having been born at South Point, Franklin County, Missouri, near the Mis- souri River, June 2S, 1855. Mr. Whittaker is a house car- penter by occupation, a devout Christiaia, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Residence, Murphy sboro, Jackson County, Tllmois. //■ — EfiSe Day, the second daughter of Absalom and Nancy A. Day, was born noar Yo-ungsville, Adams County, Ohio, Jtily 15, 1861. She was married at the same place by the Rev. George Fulton, October 3, 1883, to Franklin LaFay- ette Higgins, a son of James P. and Mary Higgins, he hav- ing been born near West Union, Adams County. Oliio, July 13, 1859. James P. Higgins, the father of Franklin DESCENDANTS OF ROKERT STEEN. 53 L. Higgins, was born in Fayette County. Pennsylvania, and came to Adams County, Ohio, in 1837, where he was nzarried, and has since resided upon a farm near West Union. Ohio, adjoining" that upon which his son now lives Franklin L. Higgins and his family reside upon a farm two and one-half miles west of West Union, Adams County, Ohio. The following are their children: /. Xeilie Etta Higgins, the eldest child of Franklin L. and Effie Day Higgins, was born near West Union, Ohio, January 17, 1885. 2. Elvi*; Earl Higgins, the second child of Franklin L. and Effie Day Higgins. was born near West Union, Ohio, October 27, 1889. J. Anna Marie Higgins, the third child and second daugh- ter of Franklin L. and Effie Day Higgins, was born near \\'est I^nion. Ohio. November 13, 1893. Ill . — Anna Josephine Day, the third daughter of Absalom and Xc!ncy A. L)ay, was born near Youngsville, -\dams County, Ohip, September 24, 1863, and died in Oregon C'ty. Or--gon, March 3. 1889, aged 25 years, 5 months, and 21 days. She continued to live at or near the place of her birrl; until the autumn of 1884. when she removed to Oregon City. L>rcgon, and made her home in the family of her uncle, Thomas W. Rhoades, proprietor of the "Cliff House,;' in that city. Miss A. Josephine Day was married l)y the Rev. S. P. Davis, pastor of the Baptist Church in Oregon City. Oregon, August 11, 1886. to Hezekiah H Johnson, a son of Rev. Hezekiah Johnson, a pioneer mis- sionary in Oregon, he having been born in Oregon City, July 23, 1849. and where he has ever resided. In 1891 Mr. Johnson was the esteemed County Clerk of Clackamas County, and a popular official. Residence, Oregon City, Oregon. To Hezekiah H . and A. Josephine Day Johnson v;ere born in Oregon City the following children: " /. ^'io!et Olive Johnson was born June 12. 1887. -'. .\nna Day Johnson was Ixnn October 9. 1888. and died January ]6, 1889. //'. -.Ann Elizabeth Day. the fourth daughter of Absalom and Xancy A. Rhoades Day. was born near Youngsville, 54 BIOGRAPHY OK THE STEEN FA:^,IIEY. Adams County, Ohio, October 4, 1866. Residence, Wal- nut Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio. 5. Thomas Wilson Rhoades, the fifth child and second son of Samuel and Rebecca A. Steen Rhoades, was born near Win- chester, Adams County, Ohio, August 28, 1833, and spent his early life in that region. He was apprenticed to William Sharp, under whom he learned the brickmason's trade. He early became quite proficient in his work, and molded all the bricks and assisted in building near Mount Leigh, Ohio, the large brick residence of his uncle, Aaron F. Steen, in 1849, when he was only a youth of 17 years. In 1850 he removed to Berlin, Sangamon County, Illinois, and two years later caught the California fever, and with many other emigrants crossed the plains, expecting to m.ake a fortune. For some time afterwards he was superintendent of mason work in the erection of some Government buildings in Los Angeles, for which he received six dollars a day. After several years in CaHfornia he became a traveling agent. In 1857 he located in Portland, Oregon, and for about fifteen years worked there at his trade, and in Boise City, Idaho. About 1875 he removed to Oregon City, and opened "The Cliff House," a hotel, of which he continued to be the genial proprietor until his death. He was well known in Oregon City and through- out Clackamas County, and always had a pleasant word for everybody. In 1884 he made an extensive journey in the Eastern States, visiting many relatives and friends in Ohio whom he had not seen since his boyhood days, in 1850 On returning to Oregon he brought with him his sister's daugh- ter, Miss Anna Josephine Day, who afterwards made her home in his family. He died of pneumonia after a short ill- ness in Oregon City, February 17, 1885, aged 51 years. 5 months and 20 days. Thomas W. Rhoades was married in Portland, Oregon, January i, 1861, to Miss Anna Eliza White, a daughter of Judge William L. and Mary E. White, she having been born in Carroll County, Missouri, January 30, 1844. Family residence, Oregon City, Oregon. To Thomas W. and Anna Eliza Rhoades were born the fol- lowing: /. — Jerome Earnest Rhoades was born in East Portland. Oregon, October 23, 1861 — a clerk. Residence, Oregon City, Oregon. DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. 55 //. — James Loins Rhoades was born in Oregon City, Ore- gon, P'ebniary 2j, 1867, and died May 21, 1868. ///. — William Samuel Rhoades was born in Portland. Ore- gon, September 22, 1875 — a clerk by occupation. Resi- dence, Oregon City, Oregon, i. Anthony Alexander Rhoades, the sixth child and third son of Samuel and Rebecca Ann Steen Rhoades, was born near Winchester, Adam.s County, Ohio, September 22, 1834. and died in Albany, Oregon, February 3, 1890. His mother died when he was a little child, only three years old, and he was brought up in the family of his uncle, Alexander B. Steen, near }kIount Leigh, Ohio, where he worked on the farm in summer anci attended school in winter, until he was eighteen years of age. In May, 1855, ^-^ removed from Adams County, Ohio, to Sangamon County, Illinois, where he made his home for many years. In 1858 he left his regular work to travel with and take care of his brother, S. D. Belt Rhoades, who at that time was in very poor health, and gradually kept on growing weaker until at length he died while they were crossing the Gulf of Alexico, and in the midst of a terrible storm, which took place in January, 1859. In 1862 he went to the Pacific Coast, where he spent more than three years, principally in Oregon, and returned to Illinois in the autumn of 1865, being on the stormy Atlantic on his 31st birthday. From San Francisco, California, he made the trip in thirty-six days ; spent two weeks in Grev- town, Nicaragua ; afterwards continued his journey to Xew York, going on board the vessel "Ericsson," which was pro- pelled by hot air, and safely reached his destination. From 1865 until 1883 he resided continually in Sangamon County, Illinois, and worked at his trade — a plasterer and calci- miner ; then permanently removed to Albany, Oregon, where he spent the remainder of his days. In 1857 he became a member of the Christian Church, or Disciples of Christ: was ordained a deacon in 1869, and continued an active worker in the Master's cause until his death. He was a most agreeable companion, witty, full of jokes, and always very fond of music, even in his boyhood days. He pos- sessed a rich, sweet voice, acquired great skill, and was a popular music teacher and leader of the choir in the church for many years. In the winter of 1889-90 he suffered from 56 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. a severe attack of la grippe, or influenza, .which finally terminated in pneumonia, from which he died at his home, in Albany, Oregon, quietly passing away from earth in the full hope of a glorious immortality. Anthony A. Rhoades was m_arried by the Rev. Perry Bennett, a Baptist minister, in Berlin, Sangamon County, Illinois, in December, i860, to Miss Nancy A. Harmon, a daughter of Henry and Mary Harmon, of Berlin, she having been born in 1841, and died December 12, 1866, aged 25 years. Her body was laid to rest in the Island Grove cemetery. Anthony A. Rhoades was married a second time by the Rev. Charles Rowe, at Berlin, 111., March 21, 1869, to Miss Mary Frances Yates, a daughter of Thomas and Nancy Higgins Yates, she having been born in Berlin, Illinois, March 28, 1838. Her father's brother, Richard Yates, was the War Governor of Illinois and United States Senator. In March, 1889, the twentieth anniversary of the married life of Anthony A. and Mary F. Rhoades was delightfully celebrated at their residence, in Albany, Oregon. Many relatives and friends of the family were gathered together, and proceeded with a most enjoy- able programme. The bride and groom of twenty years expressed their satisfaction with each other, and renewed theii vows of faithfulness until death. The following poem, written for the occasion by J. B. Hughes, a special friend of the family, was sung by himself and others: TWENTY YEARS AGO. We've come to help you celebrate Your china wedding day; To bring remembrance of the time When every heart was gay. We will partake of pie and cake. And spend an hour or so To wish you joy, as others did Just twenty years ago. You've wandered far from that dear place Where childhood's days were spent, Where youthfu] sports in early life To bless a while were sent; Where hearts took fire with love's desire. Consumed and melted so. The preacher called and made you one Just twenty years ago. We can not be the same dear friends Who met to bless you then. Reflecting back your happiness Again and yet again. DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. 57 You've come away, and wandered they, And some are sleeping low. And all so changed you ne'er can meet Like twenty years ago. The wheel of time is rolling on; How swift the years do pass, To change us all from youth to age. And reap us down at last. But happy we will try to be While dwelling here below. And be as true as those you knew Sume twenty years ago. You occupy the middle ground 'Twixt youth and crumbling age; The silver hairs begin to mark Ygu for another stage. May pure;;t love draw thee above. Nor ever cease to flow For us now here^ and those so dear Of twenty years ago. 'Tis well to pause mid cares of life And cast a backward look. And in your thoughts live o'er again The time thy courtship took; To well decide for groom and bride, 'Mongst all that each did know. Which one to choose and not refuse. Some twenty years ago. Oh, happy choice, where love directs, And makes the heart to move! And you have both had time enough Your constancy to prove. Again we wish each china dish With good things may o'erflow. And joys to bless be never less Than twenty years ago. Anthony .\. Ixhoadcs was the father of tlie following chil- dren : /. — Thomas Henry Rhoades, the eldest son and onlx- child of Anthony A. and Nancy A. Harmon Rhoades, was born in Berlin, Sangamon County, Illinois. C )ctober 8, 1861, and removed to Oregon with his father's family in 1883. He was married by the Rev. Hiram P. Webb, of the M. E. Church, ni Albany, Oregon. July 2(), 1886, to Miss Mary R. Payne, a daughter of Ninn-od P. and Rosina Culver Payne, she having been born in Linn County, Oregon, October 5. 1868. Residence, Albany. ( )reg(Ui The fol- lowmg are their children; 58 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN EAMILY 1. Russell Harmon Rhoades, the eldest child of Thomas H. and Mary R. Rhoades, was born in Albany, Oregon, September 12, 1887. 2. Leah Rhoades, the second child, a daughter of Thomas H. and Mary R. Rhoades, was born in Albany, Oregon, July 23, 1 89 1. J. Eugene Victor Rhoades, the third child and second son of Thomas H. and Mary R. Rhoades, was born in Albany. Oregon, February 17, 1896. //. — Nellie Patti Rhoades, the second child and eldest daughter of Anthony A. Rhoades (and the first child by his second wife, Alary Frances Yates Rhoades), was born in Berlin, Sangamon County, Illinois, June 23, 1870, and brought 1)y her parents to Oregon in 1883, when thirteen years of age. S'le was married by the Rev. James F. Ste\vart, ct the Christian Church, at the residence of her mother, in Albany, Oregon, March 29, 1891, to Dan Walter Myers, a son of John W. and Margaret Stratton Myers, he having been born in Wayne County, Ohio, July 8, 1867. Residence, Albany, Oregon. The follow- ing are their children: 1. Agnes Myers was born m Albany, Oregon, x\pril 2, 1892, and died April 3, 1892. 2. Mary Frances IMyers was born in Albany, Oregon, November 12, 1893. 5. Hallie Rhoades Myers was born in Albany, Oregon, May 18, 1895. 4. Helen vStcen Myers was born in Albany, Oregon, May 18, T895. 5. Lyndon L. Mvers was born in Albany, Oregon, June 16, 1898. Id. — Phebe Rebecca Rhoades, the second daughter of Anthony A. and Mary Frances Yates Rhoades, was born in Berlin, Sangamon County, Illinois, June 3, 1873, and brought by her parents to Oregon in 1883, when she was ten years old. Residence, Albany, Linn County. Oregon. IV. — Bessie Price Rhoades, the fourth child of A. A. Rhoades, but the third child of Anthony A. and JMary Frances Yaies Rhoades, was born in Berlin, Sangamon County, Illinois, October 24, 1874, and brought by her DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. 59 parents to Oregon in 1883. She died in the faith of Christ at the home of her mother in Albany, Oregon, May 31, 1892, in the eighteenth year of her age. V. — Richard !»; ates Rhoades, the fifth child of A. A. Rhoades, but the fourth child and only son of Anthony A. and 2>klary Frances Yates Rhcades, was born in Berlin, Sangamon County, Illinois, and was brought by his parents to Oregon in 1883 He died a devout Christian, at the home of his mother, in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, ^lay 29. 1897, in the twentieth year of his age. 7. Aaron Martin Rhoades, the seventh child and fourth son of Samuel and Rebecca Ann Steen Rhoades, was ])orn near Winchester, Adams County, Ohio, in October, 1837, and died in November, 1837, when only a few weeks old. II J. — Aaron Faris Steen, tl;e third child and eldest son of Alex- ander and Agnes Nancv Faris Steen, was born two miles north of Flemingsburgh, Fleming County, Kentucky, August 23, 1807, and died at his home in Xenia, Ohio, February 15, 188 J, aged y^f years, 5 months and 23 days He spent his iiappy boyhood da)S on the farm in that ''old Kentucky home,"' and was brought by his parents to their new location near Winchester, Adams County, ()hio, in 1820, when thirteen years of age. Here he grew to manhood, assist- ing his father upon th(^ f.irni in sunmier, and attending school in winter; and wIkii a young man taught school for a while. He also devoted nuich attention lo nmsic. in which he became quite proficient, and very ])opular as an instructor. During ihe winter montlis he taught many singing schools in various parts of the county, and for nrnr; years was leader of the music in the Mount L,eigh Presbyterian Ciiurch. llis social viualities and natural genial disposition made him quite a general favorite in the society of both <^ld and young, .\aron F. Steen was married at tlie residence of Michael Freeman, on Scioto Brush Creek, ten miles east <)f West Union. Adams County, Ohio, ^^larch 25. 1830, to Miss Mary Freeman, a daughte'- of Michael and l{lizabeth Duncan Freeman, she having been born in the same house in which she was married, Oclober 7, 1810. The Rev. John Meek, who had been engaged to solemnize the marriage, was unable to reach the place, because of the high waters then j-)re\ ailing and the lack of bridges across the streams; and Tiiomas Williams, a justice 6o - BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEX FAMIEY of the, Peace, who was present as an invited guest, performed the marriage ceremony. Moses and Nancy Knight Freeman, the grandparents of Mary Freeman, were born in England, married in London, and emigrated to America about 1762, and located upon a farm m Queen Anne County, in the British colony of ]\Iary- land, near the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, where they brought up a family of several children. Michael and Elizabeth Duncan Freeman, the parents of the bride, were among the early settlers in the Northwest Terri- tory, having rem.oved from the eastern shore of Maryland and located on Blue Creek, in what is now Adams County, Ohio, in the year 1797 — less than ten years after the first permanent white settlement was made in what is now the great State of Ohio. A few years later they secured a large farm, situated on both sides of Scioto Brush Creek, at the mouth of Burley's Run, where they made their permanent home. Here they built a large hewed log house, a story and a half high, with an enor- mous stone chimney and ample fireplace, which at that time was considered a fine residence, in which Mary Freeman was horn and married The bride's mother was a daughter of Charles and Keziah Duncan, of Queen Anne County, Mary- land, who were the parents of several children, one of whom at least (Mary Duncan) was married in Maryland to John Williams, and removed in that early day to the Far West, probably in the same company of immigrants with ^Michael and Elizabeth Duncan Freeman, but locating first in Kentucky, and afterwards coming into what is now Adams County, Ohio. After his marriage Aaron F. Steen located upon a farm which he had leased for five years, situated on Brush Creek, at the mouth of Elk Run, two miles east of Winchester, Ohio. Here, upon an elevation overlookmg the . stream, and near a fine spring, he built a comfortable log cabin and went to house- keeping. Soon afterv/ards he united with the Presbyterian Church at Mount Leigh, as also did his wife, she having pre- viously been connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Blue Creek ever since she was thirteen years old. Both were devoted and earnest Christians, active and useful members of the church. For nearly five years Aaron F. Steen success- fully and profitably cultivated the farm on Brush Creek, but in the aiUumn of 1X34, his Ica^e iiaving nearly expired, liis father-in-law, now growing old, and wisliing to retire from DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. 6l the business, ottered him favorable terms to come and take charge of his large farm. He accepted the terms, and soon afterwards removed with his family to the old Freeman home- stead, near the headwaters of the east fork of Scioto Brush Creek, two miles above the mouth of Blue Creek, and about ten miles from Rome, a village on the (3hio River. This farm is located on the main road leading from West Union to Ports- mouth, about ten miles east of West Union and about twenty- six from Portsmouth. In front of the house was a beautiful grassy iawn, and further on the creek, bordered witli rocky cliffs crowned with evergreen spruce and cedar trees, quite rom.antic. From one clift to another across the creek extended a high footbridge, with a railing on either side. Along the rear of the house was a wide veranda or porch., from the north end of which was an entrance to the kitchen and dining-room, anrl at the south end a bed- room. Back of the house there was a fine orchard ; south of this one hundred yards was Burley's Run, whi)« just beyond was "The Ridge" or Sugar Camp" of many delightful associa- tions. Away ^o rhe east and across the creek were the principal agricultural lands. The surrounding country was hilly, almost mountainous, for the hills were large, covered with finest timber, and inhabited by wild beasts. ^h. Steen was scarcely yet settled upon the old Freeman farm when Michael Freeman ."^ickened and died, April 14, 1835 This sad event disarrangeri his plans, but again terms were offered which he accepted, and continued in charge of the fami tor thirteen years, making farming his principal business, ihough he also taught many singing schools. During the years v^f residence on Scicto Brush Creek Mr. and Mrs. Steen were members ar.d regular attendants of the Presbyterian Church at West Union, ten miles away, but for their accommo- 'lat.on services were often held in their own house. The pastor was the Rev. John P. \'an Dyke, a man of sterling worth, and faithful in doctrinal instruction. The Seceders held regular services at Wait's Mil!, on Blue Creek, once a month, which they usually attended, as it was near their homo, the second story of the mil! having been iitted up for church purposes. -Aaron F. and Mary Steen were, on September i. 1S3S. regu- larly di.^missed from the Mt. Leigh Church to unite with The church in U'est I'nion. where th.ey were dulv received and con- tinued as such until March 24. 1849. when thev were again 62 BIOGRAPHY OF THK STEtN FAMILY. received into the church at ]\It. Leigh. They were devotedly attached to their children, and earnest in their rehgious instruc- tion ; daily morning and evening family worship was regularly observed in the household. The Bible and the Shorter Cate- chism were the text-books of study on the Sabbath, which by them was a day devoted to religious reading and worship, and at length it was their privilege and joy to see all their children who lived to maturity connected with the church. Aaron F. Steen Avas a tall man, just six feet high, with pale blue eyes, fair skin, light iiair, and beard a little sandy. He grew up slender, but when he was older became fleshy, and weighed over two hundred pounds. His wife was a short, slender little woman of dark complexion, black eyes and hair, energetic and sprightly, like her mother, but in later years she also became more fleshy. About 1843 ^^^- Steen purchased a farm near his father's old home, on Mt. Leigh, in which neigh- borhood all his brothers resided. This farm he leased for a term of years to a man who built a house and stable, cleared a few fields, cultivated the land, and put tne place in good repair. Th:s farm was situated en the main road from Winchester to the ]Mt. Leigh Church, three miles east of Winchester, one mile and r^ half from ]\It. Leigh, and two miles from Youngsville. Ohio. The Cincinnati, Portsmouth and \'irginia Railway now passes directly through it, just back of the orchard and the barn. After having settled the Freeman estate, on August 31, 1848, Mr. Steen removed to his i>ew home, in the neighborhood of Alt. Leigh, several wagons being loaded with goods, and a number of persons driving the stock over the rough and hilly way. a distance of about twenty • miles. To this new home, in addition to his own family, he brought his wife's motlier* ; his wife's oldest sister, Nancv K. Freeman, who never married ; and his wife's brother's daugh- ter, Sarah AL K. F. Freeman, then only a little child, where they all continued to reside. Here Airs. Elizabeth Duncan Freeman, the mother of Airs. Steen, died, April 23, 185 1, aged S^ years, 7 months and 2 days. Her body was taken to the old cemetery on Blue Creek and tenderly laid away to rest bv the side of her husband. * Mrs. Elizabeth Duncan Freeman, being in poor health, did not come 10 Mount Leigh until November, 1850. after th© new house was built, in tht' meantime living with her son, James Freeman, on Scioto Brush Creek, near !.l>e old homestead. Aaron F. Stkkn, (Born 1807; t)iecl 1881.) DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. 65 At Alt. Leigh the whole family were regular attendants at the church and Sabbath-school, of which the Rev. James Dun- lap was pastor, and b}' whom all the living children were bap- tized in the churcii on Sunday morning, October 2, 1848. Aaron F. Stetn having previously been elected, was duly ordained and installed a ruling elder of the Mt. Leigh Presby- terian Church, December i, 1849, vvhich ofBce he held for many years, and frequently represented the session as a mem- ber of Chillicothe Presbytery. The summer of 1849 ^^'^s one of unceasing toil on the farm, and it was fortunate that the boys were large enough o render considerable assistance. Mr. Steen had a peculiar tact in making even small boys useful, withotit overtaxing their strength, and this summer every boy had his mission to fili. The bricks were made and burned principally by the boys, under the direction of William Sharp and his apprentice, Tliomas W. Rhoades ; and late in the fall a fine, large, two-stor}- l)rick residence was ])uilt and a roof put upon it. The next season (1850) it was finished inside and fur- nished, and a large, new bank barn erected ; and thus improve- ments were going on. ( )n this farm l\Ir. Steen continued to reside for seventeen vcars, an enterprising, successful man, and an influential citizen. In the summer of 1865 he sold the farm near Mt. Leigh and l)ought a small tract of land on West Second vStreet. adjoining the city of Xcnia, Ohio, to which he removed with his family, and where he spent the remaining six- teen years of his life Here himself and wife united with the First Presbyterian Church, of whicli \ivv. William T. Findlcy, D.D., was pastor at that time. Me cultivated the little farm and with his eldest son kept a provision store in Xenia. In 1874 a delightful family rcuniuii was held in his home, near Xenia. at which all his living descendants were preseiU. Kxcel- lent music enlivened the occasion, old associations were revived, and many amusing incidents connected with earh' life recalled. An artist was ])resent. who took a picture of the entire group, including th.e family residence. I'.efore they separated, religi.ms services were held, in which all heartily joined, every member of the family over ten years of age being a consistent member of the !'resl)yierian Church. The Golden Weddir.g, or fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. .\aron F. Stet n, was duly cek-])rated at their residence, on Thursday, March 25, 1880. at winch many friends and relatives were gathered from (lilTeren-f coiuuies an.d States; and all ani- ( T) ) 66 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STrE-V FAMILY. curred in the opinion that it was one of the most delightful occasions of the kind they had ever witnessed. Something like the following order was observed- Ceremony; congratu- lations ; historical addresses — "The Steen Family in Europe," by Rev. M. D. A. Steen, of Ludlovv, Kentucky; "The Steen Family in-America," by Prof. W. Freeman Steen, of Cincinnati, Ohio; "The Steen Family — Present Generation." by Dr. John A. Steen, of Ripley, Ohio; "Reminiscences of His Early Life," by Mr. Aaron F. Steen; "Recollections of the Wedding. Fifty Years Ago/' by the only guest now living, Mrs. Catherine E. Blair, of North Liberty, Ohio ; "The Characteristics of the Steen Family," by William Ferguson, Esq., of Xenia, Ohio. Letters of regret were read from Prof. E. W. Steen, of Knox- ville, Tennessee; Mr. Alexander B. Steen, of Winchester, Ohio; Prof. Silas M. Steen, of Washington C. H., Ohio; and Mr. William A. Blair, of Eaton. Indiana. Among the presents received was an elegant gold-headed cane, from Dr. John A. Steen, of Ripley, Ohio. Not long after this joyful occasion Mr. Steen's health began to fail, and he grew weaker until his death, which occurred at his residence, on Tuesday morning, February 15. 1881, in the 74th year of his age. The funeral took place from the Presby- terian church on the Thursday following, conducted by the Rev. F. M. Wood, and his body was lovingly laid to rest in Woodlawn cemetery, near Xenia. He was a man highly respected and much beloved by all who knew him. Mrs. Mary Freeman Steen. after the death of her husband, rented the place and moved into the city, with her daughter, where they lived together until after tlie latter's marriage, in 1885, and for two years afterwards resided with her in Yellow Springs. Ohio. Since 1887. and until her death, she lived with her son, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and became a member of the Third (Southern; Presbyterian Church in that citv. She also made extensive visits to her daughter, who at different times lived in Westboro, Massachusetts, and Cincinnati, Ohio. Well does rhe writer remen.iber how that when he was a child, and guilty of some misdoing, she used to lead him to some quiet place alone, lovingly, earnestly, and nhcn tearfully tell him of his fault, and then kneel down with him and pray to God for pardon and His grace to make him a liettor bov. God was pleased to bless her faithful instructions and prayers to his conversion, aiid the life-work of a Mrs. Mary 1ming on the direct road from Winchester to Youngsville, about one and a half miles from the latter place, and the same distance from the Alt. Leigh Presbyterian Church. In the summer of 1862 he enlisted as a private soldier in the Union Army for the defense of his country, in Company E, Xinety-first Regiment, Ohio \'olun- teer Lifantry ; was promoted to Second Sergeant, and on a few occasions commanded the company. He was stationed principally in West \ irginia. and owing to failing health was honorably discharged from the service. During his absence in ihe army his own house was ransacked by the soldiers of John Morgan in their raid through Ohit). In the summer of 1867 he sold his farm near Youngsville and JMt. Leigh, and removed to Xeni-a, Ohio, where he continued to reside and follow his ])rofession for several years ; tlien became a trav- eling agent for the large music house of D. H. Baldwin & Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio, being one of their most esteemed and successful salesmen. Owing to a complete failure of health he was compelled to retire from business for several years, and resided with his family in. Xenia. Ohio. His health having somewliat improved, and desiring to locate in a milder climate, in May, 1880. he removed to Knoxville, Ten- nessee, and in connection with another gentleman ojiened a music house, for tiio sale of nuisic an(! nuisical instruments, under the firm name of ""Steen & Marshall," but in a vear or two dissolved partnersliip and continued in business by him- self alone. At Xenia, Ohio, E. Watson Steen and all his family wtre members of the First Presbyterian Church, and at Knoxville, Teimessee. thev all united with the Third (Southern) Presbyterian Chutch. of which he was elected, ord.-.iiud and installed, a ruling vUlvv. whicli office he still holds, .\fter llie death of his father, in 1881, he was made executor of his estate. In 1887 his mother came to reside i*i his family, where she made !um- In me until her- death, i:i i8()5. altl'cugh sh', made cxt^i-.iiive visit.^ I.) her daughter. yS BIOGRAPHY OF THE STKI-N FAMILY. who lived in Westboro, Massachusetts, and in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Sleen has acquired considerable property, and resides at his pleasant home, No. 19 Pearl Place, Knoxville, Tennessee. Prof. E. Watson Sleen was married by the Rev. James Dunlap, in West Union, Adams County, Ohio, October 25, 1855, to Miss Julia Emily Lilly Diboll, a daughter of Dr. A'ictor M. and Philena L. Diboll, she having been born near Sardinia, Brown County, Ohio, December 7, 1839, °^d ^^^^' at her home. No. 19 Pearl Place, Knoxville, Tennessee, Sep- tember 17, i8q6, in the 57th year of her age. Mrs. Steen was a woman of social nature, strong attachments, and pos- sessed of considerable musical and literary ability, and was the writer of several stories and unpublished poems. Her body was interred in the Woodlawn cemetery, near Xenia, Ohio. To Prof. E. Watson and Julia E. L. Steen were born the following three children: /. — Laura Alice Steen, the eldest daughter of Prof. E. Wat- son and Julia E. L. Steen, was born at the home of her parents, on the farm, near Youngsville and Alt. Leigh, in Adams County, Ohio, August 18, 1856, and resided with her parents, in Adams County, and in Xenia, Ohio. She early united with the First Presbyterian Church in Xenia, Ohio, of which ;lic remained a consistent member. She received a good education in the Xenia schools. Like her father, she possessed fine musical talents, which were culti- vated to a high degree, so that she became not only an accomplished singer, but an excellent teacher of instru- niental music as well. Miss L. Allie Steen was a young lady of good social qualities and attractive manner, but her genial and useful career was soon cut ofif by that dread disease, quick consumption. She died at the home of her parents, in Xenia, Ohio, June 5, 1878, in the 22d year of her age. and in tiie certain hope of a blessed immortality. The funtra] took place from the Presbyterian church, and her body was laid away in Woodlawn cemetery, near Xenia, Ohio. //. — Mary Esrella Steen, the second daughter of Prof. E. Watson and Julia E. L. Steen, was born at the home of her parents, near Mt. Leigh and Youngsville. Adams County, Ohio, January 13, i86c, and continued to live with her DUSCHXDANTS OF RODHKT STKEX. 79 parexits, near Ml. Leigh, and in Xenia. Ohio, until her marriage .She early united with the First Presbyterian Church, in Xenia, and remained a consistent member. She secured a good education in the Xenia schools, and was an interesting and accomplished young lady, posses- ing considerable literary talent. She published several interesting original stories of high merit, one being entitled "Book Learning A'ersus Housekeeping." ]^Iary E. Steen was married by her uncle, Rev. ]\Ioses D. A. Steen. at the Grand Hotel, Cincinnati, (3hio. March 16. 1880. to Earnest L. Lawrence, of Xenia, Ohio. They resided in Xenia, Ohio, for about five years after marriage, where Mr. Law- rence was agent for the Xenia Powder Company. In 1885 they removed to Chicago, Illinois, where thev continued to reside until her death, which took place March 19, 1890, aged 30 years, 2 months and 6 days. Her body was buried in Chicago. To Ean.iest L. and Mary E. Lawrence were born the following children: 7. Mildred Lavrrence was born in Xenia. ( )hi(), June i. 1884. 2. Meredith Fay Lawrence was l)orn in Chicago, Illinois. X^ovember 10. 1889. ///. — Ju'ia Emerine Pearl Steen. the tliird daughter of Prof. E. Watson a'.id Julia E. L. Steen. was born in Xenia, Ohio. August 8. 1 87 1, and has resided with her parents in Xenia. Ohio, and Knoxville. Tennessee. She early united with the Third Presbyterian Church of Knoxville, and has ever maintained a consistent Christian life. She secured a good education, and has fine musical talents, which have been thoroughly cultivated, making her a very popular singer, as well as an excellent performer in public. She has com- posed and published many pieces of music which are quite meritorious. She took the first prize offered by The A^ant^a Journal for the best musical composition open to musicians of several States The Knoxville and Chatta- nooga papers have recently si)oken of her in highest terms of praise. The following i^ taken from The .\ilanta Journal of August 4, 1894: So BIOGRAPHY OF TilTi STEEN FAMILY. ATISS JULIA PEARL STEEN. Mise Julia Pearl Steen, of Knoxville, Tennessee, is the winner of Tne Journal's prize for the best musical composition. Some time ago The Journal oft!erecl a prize of twenty-five dollars in cash to tlie musician sending in the best production. A great many contributions from far and near were received, and in order that justice might be done, three distinguished musicians — Messrs. J. P. O'Donnelly, Fred. Wedemeyer and Marion Dun- woody — were selected to pass upon the merits of the different pieces sent in. After going over them all and testing their respective merits, the committee sent in the following award: " Atla-Jsta, Georgia, August 1, 1894. "To the Editor of The Journal: "After careful examination of all the manuscripts sent to The Journal, we have awarded the prize to Miss Julia Pearl Steen, of Knoxville. Tennessee, deeming hers the most merito- rious of all. Very respectfully, "j. p. o'donnelta", " Fred. Wedemeyer, "Marion Dunwoody, "Committee." TKE SWEET SINGER. Miss steen is a young lady of more than ordinary attrac- tions. She is of medium height, and has a sweet, gentle face, brightened by a pair of soulful brown eyes. Her hair is of the auburn tint, and hei' face is one that suggests a soul full of music. In writing of her singing, one who heard her said: "While her voice is not so strong as some, it possesses that sweet pathos and musical articulation that reaches down after a fellow's heart-strings.'' A SKETCH OF HER LIFE. Julia Pearl Steen was born in Xenia, Ohio, August 8, 1871. Both her parents were of musical family, and she was reared in 9n atmosphere of music. At a very early age she manifested a decided musical talent, and was allowed access to the piano. Little by little she learned to play, under her mother's direction. At the age of two years she played a little waltz. At the age of five years she composed her first piece — a simple song, to the words. "I live for those who love me." For several years she had access to the celebrated May Festivals in Cincinnati, whirh wonderfully delighted her. Her appreciation of compli- cated harmonies and fine rendition of classic music was consid- ered at the time remarkable in one so young. When she was nine years cf age her parents moved, with her, to Knoxville, Tennessee, which has since been her home. At the age of fourteen she played such selections as Gottschalk's "Last Hope": also his "Trcvatore," and Beethoven's "Pathetique," etc., pursuing her studies in Knoxville, and later in Chicago. Miss Steen has a mezzo-soprano voice, sweet but not strong. Her compositions number about twenty. Among those best known are: "A Twilight Reverie," "To Dreamland," "A Ham- mock Lullaby," "Sleepy Clovers," and an organ fantasia, entitled "Egyptian Lament." from the story of "Ben Hur." Miss Svoen presides at the organ of the Third Presbyterian Church of Knoxville, and is recognized as one of the leading organists of that citr. She resides with her parents at their DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. 8i home, "Pearl Place," North Knoxville, where she pursues her studies and entertains many musical friends. In stature she Is about five feet five inches, has brown eyes, an abundant suit of auburn hair, and a clean complexion, and is popular among her many friends. THE PKIZE MUSIC. The music written by Miss Steen accompanies the song, "The Parting," written by Miss Lois Huntington. THE PAETirsTG. Darling, why that look of sadness? Shadows o'ercast thy lovely brow; In the eyes once filled with gladness Tears of sorrow startle now! True, that to-morrow I must leave thee. But for a little while, you see, I'm parting, parting, Only a little while from thee. Smile once more on me, my darling! Dry those dear eyes now wet with tears; That the last look that thou giv'st me. Loving looks my heart to cheer; Thou'rt all this whole wide world to me, dear. Drear would it be without thy love; Dreary, dreary, Would be this world without thy love! While we're absent from each other Let this sweet comfort still be thine. That the line of shining silver 'Round our hearts be still entwined; And it will whisper to thee, darling. That I am coming back to thee; I'm coming, coming, That I am coming back to thee! Jtilia Emerine Pearl Steen ^vas married at Knoxville, Tennessee, on Monday, December 4, 1899, to Dr. Charles A. Garratt. Residence, Knoxville. Tennessee. 3. Samuel Martin Steen, the third son of Aaron F. and Mary Freeman Steen, was born on the old Freeman homestead, on Scioto Brush Creek, two miles above the mouth of Blue Creek, in Adams County, Ohio, July 5, 1836. Here he lived with his parents until he was twelve years of age, going to school, and assistin^^ his father as he was able. In 1848 he removed with the family to their new home, twenty miles dis- tant, near the Mt. Leigh Presbyterian Church, where he con- tinued to work on the farm in summer and attend school in the winter, while at the same time he continued to be a regular attendant at the Mt. Leigh Church and Sabbath- school. Having secured a good common school educatiort (6) Br.OGlL\PHY OF THE STEEN EAMILY. at Mt. JLeigh, he afterwards attended the State Normal School at Lebanon, Ohio, under the direction of Prof. E. H. Holbrook, and became a teacher. S. Martin Steen was a young man of brilUant talents, a natural mathematician, delighting- in difficult problems. He was also able in argu- ment, and extremely fond of it. Often he would present a proposition to his brother, or other friend, to see which side he would take, then take the opposite side and use such strong arguments as to compel his opponent to confess him- self in the wrong. Then, after taking a good laugh, he would take up the other side of the question, and convince him back again that he had been right after all, and enjoy another hearty laugh. He had the peculiar faculty of doing this without giving ofifense, and purely from the love of debate. He was a young man of great energy and perseverance, and had his life been spared he would probably have made his mark in the world. He taught quite successfullv several terms of school, the last one being at Sandy Springs, Adams County, Ohio, near the Ohio River, which closed in June, 1859. While living at Sandy Springs he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church upon profession of faith in Christ. Here also, while engaged in teaching, he caught a very severe cold, which settled upon his lungs and soon developed into quick consumption. He died at the residence of his father, near the Mt. Leigh Church, with an assured hope of a glorious immortality, October 13, 1859, aged 23 years, 3 months and 8 days. His body was lovingly laid away to rest in the Mt. Leigh cemetery. , John Truman Steen, the fourth son of Aaron F. and Mary Freeman Steen, was born on the old Freeman homestead, on Scioto Brush Creek, in Jefiferson Township, Adams County, Ohio, May 18, 1838. His earliest associations were con- nected with the home of his mother's parents, who came from Maryland to that locality in 1797, and where his mother was born and brought up. This old homestead was located ten miles east of West Union, and about the same distance north- west of Rome, a village on the Ohio River. Wlien a little child he went to school on Blue Creek, two and one-fourth miles away. Near the mouth of this beautiful stream there was a junction of the roads leadiiig to Portsmouth, Rome, and West Union ; also a country store, a post-office, a black- smith shop, etc., where the principal trading and business of DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN, 83 the locality was done. In 1848, when ten years of age, he was taken by his parents to their new home, on the farm his father had purchased, three miles from Winchester, Ohio, on the road to the Mt. Leigh Church, where he grew up to manhood. Here in the Mt. Leigh school he secured a good common school education. He afterwards attended the State Normal School at Lebanon, Ohio, under the superin- tendency of Prof. E. H. Holbrook, and qualified himself for a teacher, in which profession he was especially successful. He taught quite a number of schools, the last being at Har- sha's Mills, about four miles from his father's home. He was exceedingly fond of music, and is said to have had the finest and most natural talent for it of any member of the family. His social qualities were also of a very high order, and hence his company was sought and enjoyed by all his acquaintances. J. Trtunan Steen united with the Mt. Leigh Presbyterian Church June 9, 1858, on profession of faith in Christ, and continued to be an earnest, devout, and useful Christian. While engaged in teaching at Harsha's Mills, Adams County, Ohio, he caught a severe cold, which devel- oped into consumption. He died at the residence of his father, June 25, 1862. aged 24 years, i month and 7 days. He was universally beloved, and his death greatly lamented. His body was tenderly laid away to rest in the cemetery at Mt. Leigh. 5. Mcses Duncan Alexander Steen, th.e fifth son of Aaron F. and Mary Freeman Steen, was born at the old Freeman homestead, on Scioto llrush Creek, ten miles east of West Union, and two miles west of Blue Creek, in Adams County, Ohio, April 24, 1841. His earliest recollections were of the old home, where his mother was born and l)rought up — the orchard, the creek, the rocky cliffs and cedar trees, the high bridge, the sugar camp, the old church, the graveyard, and the surrounding hills. The death of his little brother, in the autumn of 1844, was never efifaced from his memory. His first (lav at school on iJlue Creek remains as a vivitl jMcture, one brother holding each hand as they walked along until they came to Smalley's store, where they bought a "primer" full of bright pictures and proceeded to the school- house, where the teacher took him on her lap ; the school exhibition the next winter, at which he recited "Twinkle, twinkle, iittle star," and the lonsj Sabbath services of the 84 BIOGRAPHY OF TllK STEEN FAMILY. Seceders at Wait's Mill, have never been forgotten. In 1848, when he was seven years old, the family removed to their new home, near the Mt. Leigh Presbyterian Church, in which he was baptized by the Rev. James Dunlap, October 2, 1848, and grew up to manhood on his father's farm. He was a regular attendant at the Mt. Leigh Church, Sabbath-school and district school, while every Sabbath afternoon was devoted by his parents to the religious instruction of their children. Moses D. A. Steen united with the Mt. Leigh Presbyterian Church on profession of faith in Christ, June 8, 1858, and began a course of study in North Liberty Acad- emy. He afterwards spent three years in Salem Academy, then under the direction of Rev. James A. L Lowes, D.D.; one year in Hanover College, at Hanover, Indiana, and com- pleted the classical course in Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, from which he was graduated, receiving the degree of B.A. June 27, 1866. He entered the United Presbyterian Theological Seminary, at Xenia, Ohio, September i, 1886, and remained one term. He afterwards attended the Pres- byterian Theological Seminary of the Northwest, at Chicago, Illinois, from which he was graduated April i, 1869, having spent the autumn session of 1868 in Princeton Theological Seminary, at Princeton, New Jersey. He was licensed to preach the Gospel by the Old School Presbytery of Chilli- cotlie, in Hillsboro, Ohio, April 8, 1868, and spent the sum- mer vacation in preaching at Mt. Sterling and Sharpsburgh, Kentucky. Immediately after graduating from the The- ological Seminary, in April, 1869, he took charge of the church at Worthington, near Columbus, Ohio, and the next year accepted an invitation to the church in Vevay, Indiana, and was ordained to the full work of the ministry in that church by the Presbytery of New Albany, September 8, 1870 In January, 1872, he accepted a call to^ the pastorate of the church at Solon, near Cleveland, Ohio, which, in April. 1873, he resigned to accept a call to the church at Conneautville, Pennsylvania. On Monday, June i, 1874, a terrible con- flagration swept away a large part of the village, leaving many without homes and seriously affecting the work of the church. In December of that year Mr. Steen resigned the pastorate and took charge of the church in Waterford, Erie County, Pennsylvania In May, 1875. 'i^ accepted a call to the First Presbyterian Church of Ludlow, Kentucky, oppo- DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. 85 site Cincinnati, Ohio, where he remained six years and three months. Through his patient, faithful and persistent labors a heavy and pressing mortgage debt was removed, and the church placed upon a substantial basis of prosperity. In the summer of 1877, while in charge of this church, he made an extensive tour through Europe, traveling leisurely throughout Ireland, Scot- land, England, Holland, Belgium, Germany. Switzer- land, and France, and returned to his work with renewed vigor. August 19, 1881, he resigned his charge at Ludlow, Kentucky, and accepted an invitation to the church at Pleas- ant Ridge, near Walnut Hills, a suburb of Cincinnati. Ohio, where he remained for a year. His wife being in feeble health at the time, they determined to seek a change of climate, and he accepted an invitation to Davisville. Califor- nia, where he entered upon the work with encouraging pros- pects, in September, 1882. but a few months later returned to the East. In the summer of 1883 he supplied the churches of Troy and Edwardsville. Illinois, and in the fall accepted an invitation to Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. Gunnison, Colorado, entering upon his work there the first Sabbath in October, 1883, and had a prosperous year. October i, 1884, he accepted an invitation to the church at Black Hawk, Colorado, but owing to the high altitude, which afTected her heart, Mrs. Steen could not live there, and by physicians' advice the next summer they came to the Pacific Coast, reaching Portland, Oregon, July i. 1885; spent one Sabbath at Albany, Oregon; preached two months in the First Church of Tacoma, Washington, and supplied the church at Snohomish, Washington, for one year, the churcli doubling its membership during that time. July i, 1886, Mr. Steen accepted an invitation to the Presbyterian Church of W^oodbridge, California, to begin his labors September i, at which time he accordingly removed to Woodbridge. Cali- fornia; was afterwards called to the pastorate, and still con- tinues in charge of the church. Moses D. A. Steen and his wife, since coming to the West, in 1883, have devoted their leisure hours in special courses of study together, and have received fliplomas, or certificates of graduation, from the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle at Monterey. California, in 1889; and afterwards the Guild of the Seven Seals, which is the highest rank obtain- 86 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEKN FAMILY. able. They also completed the seven years' course of Bible study in the Philadelphia Bible Correspondence School, receiving their diplomas in 1890. In connection with his work in Woodbridge, California, after some months of pre- liminary services, Mr. Steen, on September 29, 1889, organ- ized a church at Clements, fourteen miles east, where no church organization of any kind had before existed, and sup- plied it with preaching at regular intervals for several years. With a membership of only nine persons, he was instru- mental in building and dedicating, without debt, on this mis- sion field a beauiiful and substantial church edifice, worth $5,000. Moses D A. Steen has been frequently called to conduct memorial services and act as chaplain and orator on public occasions. He has also published several sermons, essays, and contributed articles. In 1888 he was invited by the faculty to preach the annual sermon at San Joaquin Valley College, which was received with favor, and a few days later at the annual session o: the Board of Trtistees they conferred upon him the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity. In 1889 the University of Wooster, Ohio, conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, upon examination. "The Wooster Quarterly," in speaking of it, says: The degree was conferred on thesis and examination in Course A. The examination covered the course as published in 1887, and was superintended and certified by President D. A. Motaley, of San .Joaquin College, Woodbridge. It was taken in ten sittings of two hours and a half each, the questions being given out in sections, and the examination papers consisted of seventy-six large and carefully written pages Many of our readers will remember the sermon by Dr. Steen, which appeared in the Pulpit Supplement to the Quarterly. He is well known in California as an able and earnest preacher of the Word, and has been placed in honorable position by the Synod of the Pacific as a m.ember of the Permanent Committee on Education. The twenty-fifth anniversary of the marriage of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. M. D. A. Steen was duly celebrated June 22, 1895, under the auspices of the King's Daughters. Many invita- tions had been sent out, the church profusely decorated, and as the wedding march was played the procession entered, headed by the King's Daughters and six little girls, all dressed in white, and bearing flowers. The Rev. D. A. Mobley, D D., ex-President of S. J. ^^ College, performed an appropriate ceremony, and brief addresses were made by Mrs. Mary Fostkr Steen. DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. 89 representatives of the church, the King's Daughters, several ministers and others. Congratulations, a happy reunion, and a banquet followed. Among the many greetings received was the following little poem, written for the occa- sion by the Rev. James S. McDonald, D.D., formerly super- intendent of Home ^lissions in California: Never did bells with sweeter tune Laden the fragrant air of June, And fill your hearts with such delight And lure you to a path so bright, As on the day when your new life Began as happy man and wife. The music of that joyful day Has gained in sweetness all your way. Discordant strains have never come To mar the peace of your dear home, Where lovers' hearts do not grow old; Their early love will not grow cold. There is a joy love only knows, That you may keep till life shall close; When all your goodness shall increase In God's eternal home of peace. Dr. Steen has frequently been chosen Moderator of the Presbytery with which he has been connected. From 1887 until 1893 he was Permanent Clerk, and since 1893 has been the Stated Clerk and Treasurer of the Presbytery of Stock- ton, which com.prises a territory as large as the State of Ohio, He was chosen Commissioner to the Presbyterian General Assemblies which met in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1880: Omaha, Nebraska, in 1887, and Saratoga Springs, New York, in 1894. In 1895 he was elected by the General Assembly at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , a delegate to "Gen- eral Council of Alliance of the Reformed Churches through- out the World Holding the Presbyterian System," to meet in Glasgow, Scotland, in June, 1896. On this journey he was accompanied by his wife, and after the Council they extended their visit to many places of interest in British and Conti- nental Europe, returning to America via the Northern route, through the Gulf and River St. Lawrence, to Quebec, Mon- treal, the Thousand Islands, Kingston and Toronto, Canada. He has traveled quite extensively in the United States. Can- ada and Alexico. Including missionary work in the West with other journeys, he has visited every State and Terri- tory in the American Union, except Alaska, and preached 90 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. the Gospel in many of them ; sometimes in the forest, in frontier settlements, in log cabins, and school-houses, on river and ocean steamers, among Indians, Mexicans, and all classes and conditions of people — rich and poor, learned and illiterate. Residence, Woodbridge, California. Moses D. A. Steen was married by the Rev. William R. Parsons, at Worthington, Ohio, near Columbus, June 22, 1870, to Miss Mary Foster, a daughter of Archibald and Harriet Foster, formerly of Sugar Creek, Venango County, Pennsylvania, she having been born at Sugar Creek, Penn^ sylvania. July 21, 1843, ^^d united with the Presbyterian Church at that place June 8, 1858, the same day that her husband joined the church in Ohio. She has ever been a true helpmeet to her husband in his sacred profession, culti- vated, am.iable, and devout. Since 1887 she has been the Stockton Presbyterial Secretary of the Woman's Occidental Board of Foreign Missions. The bride's father was a son of John Foster, who was born in County Armagh, Ireland, June 23, 1768 : came to America when about twenty years of age; married Rebecca Lee in 1796, in Centre County, Penn- sylvania, where they resided until 1797, when he removed to Venango County, and located upon a farm at Sugar Creek. Pennsylvania. Mary Foster's mother was a daughter of John and Isabella McQuaid, a granddaughter of William and Elizabeth Duftield, and a great-granddaughter of Philip and Jane Armstrong Duffield, who owned real estate near Ballynahinch, in County Down, Ireland. William Duffield was the eldest child and only son of Philip and Jane Arm- strong Dufifield, was born in Ireland about 1744, came to America in 1770, was married in Mifflin County, Pennsyl- vania, in 1776 to Elizabeth Hasson, by whom he had seven children. Isabella Duffield was the sixth child of William and Elizabeth Hasson Duffield, and was born in Centre County, Pennsylvania, November 15, 1790; was brought to Venango County, in 1800, was married by Abram Selders in Franklin, Pennsylvania, September 8, 1808. to John McQuaid, by whom slie had six children. Harriet C. McOuaid, the second child and eldest daughter of John and Isabella Duffield iMcOuaid, was born in \>nango County, Pennsylvania, Xovember 5. 1811 ; was married by the Rev. Thomas Anderson at Sugar Creek, Pennsylvania, April 19, 1832, to Archibald Foster, he having been born at Sugar Lulu Grace Steen.. DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. 93. Creek, Pennsylvania, November 7, 1804, by whom she had twelve children, Mary Foster being the eighth child and fifth daughter. To Moses D. A. and Mary Foster Steen was born one child, as follows: /. — Lulu Grace Steen was born in Conneautville, Craw^ford County, Pennsylvania, July 4, 1873, and died in Ludlow, Kentucky, July 3, 1876. On her third birthday her body was tenderly laid away to rest in the Woodlawn cemeter}*, near Xenia, Ohio. She was a general favorite, the joy of the household, a remarkably bright and interesting child, affectionate, obedient, patient, yet full of life and enthusi- asm. She was intelligent beyond her years, and devo- tional to an eminent degree. She delighted in family wor- ship, and often in her play would sit down and act as though she were reading, then close the book, kneel down by a chair, cover her face with her hands, and reverently say: "God bless Ivulu and make her a good girl ; God bless papa and make him a good man ; God bless mamma and make her a good lady. Amen." . Josiah James Steen, the sixth son of Aaron F. and Mary Freeman Steen, was born at the old Freeman homestead, on Scioto Brush Creek, near Blue Creek, Adams County, Ohio, February 25, 1844, and died at the same place September 8, 1844, aged 8 months and 13 days. "A sv^eet little bud taken from the earth to bloom in heaven." . Sarah Catherine Steen, called "Kate," the seventh child and only daughter of Aaron F. and Mary Freeman Steen, was born at Jie home of her parents, three miles east of Win- chester, Adams County, Ohio, April i, 1853, where her happy childhood days were spent. She attended the public school, the church, and Sabbath-school at Mt. Leigh when she was still a child. She removed with her parents to their new home, at Xenia, Ohio, in the summer of 1865, when she was twelve years of age, and in early life united with the First Presbyterian Church of that place, and of which she was a useful member. At Xenia she received a good edu- cation in the common schools, and was graduated from the High School in 1872. Like her father and elder brothers, she was possessed of unusually fine musical talents, which she delighted to cultivate and exercise ; and under the continu- ous instruction of her brother, Prof. E. \V. Steen. she soon 94 BIOGRAPHY OF THE; ST^JvN FAMII.Y. acquired a cultivated voice, skill in execution, and became an accomplished teacher of vocal and instrumental music. In 1879 she taught music in Clarksville, Tenn. After the death of her father, in 1881, she. with her mother, removed to the center of the city of Xenia, where they lived together, and she gave music lessons to many private pupils. In 1883 she accepted the position of teacher of vocal music and voice cul- ture in Antioch College, at Yellow Springs, Ohio, but still making her home with her mother in Xenia, and traveling back and forth by rail until January i, 1886, when they removed to Yellow »Springs, Ohio. Sarah Catherine (Kate) Steen was married by the Rev. John S. Axtell at Xenia, Ohio, December 24, 1885, to the Rev. Elijah Alfred Coil, a son of Jesse A. and Lydia Coil, he having been born May 2, 1858, and brought up on his father's farm., near Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. His mother died when be was a little child only five years old. He attended the public school in the neighborhood in wdiich he was brought up, and secured his higher education at Antioch College, Y^ellow Springs, Ohio. Here, as his music teacher, he became acquainted with his future wife. The Rev. E. Alfred Coil received a call to the Christian Church in Yellow Springs, Ohio, which he accepted, entered upon his work September i, 1885, and continued in charge for two years. Septem.ber i, 1887, he received and accepted a call to the First Unitarian Church at Westboro, Massachusetts, and continued in charge four years. He removed to Cincin- nati, Ohio, September i, 1891, and became pastor of the Unity Church of that city and remained four years. Again, September I, 1895. he received and accepted a call to the First Unitarian Church of Marietta, Ohio, and removed \vith his family to that place, and still continues pastor of that church. To the Rev. E. Alfred and Kate Steen Coil have been born the following children: /. — Emery Wilbur Coil, the eldest child of Rev. E. Alfred and Kate Steen Coil, was born in Westboro, Massachu- setts, September 28, 1888. //. — Harold Coil, the second child and son of Rev. E. Alfred and Kate Steen Coil, was born in Westboro, Massachu- setts, May I, 1891. ///. — Alfreda Coil, the third child and eldest daughter of Mrs. Katk Stken Coil. : ; " DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. 97 Rev. E. Alfred and Kate Steen Coil, was born in Cincin- nati, Ohio, June 15, 1892. IV. — Marion Coil, the fourth child and third son of Rev. E. Alfred and Kate Steen Coii, was born in Marietta, Ohio, November 30, 1895. 8. Isaac Birt Steen, the eighth child and seventh son of Aaron F. and Mary Freeman Steen, was born at the home of his parents, three miles east of Winchester, Adams County, Ohio, June 8, 1856, and died June 16, 1856, aged 8 days. The body was laid away to rest in the Mt. Leigh cemetery. 9. William Wirt Steen, the ninth child and eighth son of Aaron F. and Mary Freeman Steen, was born three miles east o{ Winchester, Adams County, Ohio, June 8, 1856, and died at the same place June 26. 1856. aged 18 days. The body was laid away to rest in the Mt. Leigh cemetery, by the side of his little twin brother. IV. — Robert Wilson Steen. the fourth child and second son of Alexander and Agnes Nancy Faris Steen, was born two miles north of Flemingsburgh, Kentucky, May 24, 1809, and died suddenly of heart failure at his residence, two miles east of Winchester, Ohio, November 11, 1873, aged 64 years, 5 months and 18 days. He w^as brought with his parents, when they removed from Kentucky, in 1820, and located on a farm two miles east of Winchester, Adams County, Ohio. Here he was carefully and religiously brought up, working on the farm in simimer and attending school In winter. At that time OHio was a new country, and labor of every kind had to be done without machinery, so that much hard work was necessary in clearing the fields, putting in and gathering the grain, in which he faithfully assisted his father until he grew to manhood. After he became a man he purchased a farm near his father's residence, located on Brush Creek, at the mouth of Elk Run, where he continued to reside all his life, a practical and suc- cessful farmer. R. Wilson Steen was married by John Treber, J. P., at the residence of the bride's parents, near Dunkinsville, Adams County, Ohio, September 13, 1832, to Miss Louisa Chambers, a daughter of Elijah and Ann Wilcox Chambers, formerly from near Baltimore, Maryland, she having been born near Baltimore, Maryland, April 21, 1809, and died at the resi- dence of her son, in Washington C. H., Fayette County, Ohio, (7) ^8 BIOGRAPHY OF THi; STKFN FAMILY. on Good Frida}', April 15, 1892, in the 83d year of her age. On the following Sunday — Easter Day — her body was ten- derly laid away by the side of her husband, in the Mt. Leigh cemetery. R. Wilson Steen and his wife were for many years members of tlie Mt. Leigh Presbyterian Church. To them were born nine children, as follows: I. Aaron Marshall Steen, the eldest son of R. Wilson and Louisa C. Steen, was born at the home of his parents, two miles east of Winchester, Adams County, Ohio, July i, 1833, and died near New Market, Highland County, Ohio, Febru- ; ary 3, 1891, aged 57 years, 7 m.onths and 2 days. His body ■• was laid away to rest in the Mt. Leigh cemetery. A. Marshall Steen grew up to manhood upon his father's farm, attending school in winter, and was by occupation a farmer all his life. He resided in Adams County, Ohio, near his fatlier's residence until 1865, when he removed to Mercer County, Illinois, and located upon a farm near Aledo, where he continued to Hve for several years, then settled upon his own farm near Millersburgh, in the same county, where he remained a number of years. In 1884 he returned to Ohio and resided near New Market, Highland County, until his death. A. Marshall Steen was married by the Rev. Nathaniel Williams at the residence of the bride's parents, near Mt. Leigh Presbyterian Church, September 4, 1856, to Miss Mary Ellen Dunlap, a daughter of Andrew and Jemima Robey Dunlap, she having been born April 24, 1838. Her father, Andrew Dunlap, was born in Fayette County, Penn- sylvania, June 10, 1796, and her mother, Jemima Robey Dunlap, was born in Monongalia County, West Virginia, December 24, 1808. Mrs. Mary E. Dunlap Steen was married a second time. August 12, 1896, to William Pink- erton, who is a brother of her brother Hiram Dunlap's wife. Residence, Viola, Illinois. To A. Marshall and Mary E. Steen were born the following eight children: /.—Stephen Cary Steen, the eldest son of A. Marshall and Mary E. Steen, was born near Winchester, Ohio, August 23, 1857, and was taken by his parents to Illinois in Febru- ary-, 1865, and lived in Mercer Comity and assisted his father upon a far'n until he grew up to manhood. In the ] ■ summer of 1882 he removed from Illinois to Lenox, Tay- DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. 99 lor County, Iowa, where he remained one year ; then to San Buena \'entura, Ventura County, CaHfornia, where he resided two years. In 1885 he removed to Colfax, Whitman County, Washington, where for three years he kept a livery stable, and since that time has follow^ed the occupation of a farmer. S. Cary Steen was married by the Rev. G. M. Tuttle, in Wintield, Henry County, Iowa, Feb- ruary 9, 1882, to Miss Justine Alelvina Hale, a daughter of James Porter and Louisa Mariah Hale, she having been born in Winfield, Iowa, March 15, 1858. Residence, Col- fax, Whitman County, Washington. To S. Cary and Justine M. vSteen were born the following children: 1. Loren Areton Steen was born in Lenox. Iowa, August 8. 1883. 2. Myrtle Florence Steen was born in Colfax, Washington, July 5, 1886, and died the same day. 5. Gertrude Clarence Steen was born in Colfax, Washing- ton, July 5, 1886, and died the same day. ■ 4. Ivy Faunetta Steen was bom in Colfax. Washington, February 13, 1889. 5. Steen, a daughter, was born in Colfax, Wash- ington. 6. Steen, a daughter, was born in Colfax, Wash- ington. JI. — Albert Newton Steen, the second son of A. Marshall and Mary E. Steen, was born near Winchester. Ohio, July 21, 1859. He was brought to Illinois by his parents in Feb- ruary, 1865, and continued to live with tliem upon the farm. He died near Millersburgh, Mercer County, Illi- nois, March 9, 1880. aged 20 years. 7 months and 16 days. ///. — Elsiena ^"ictoria Steen, the third child and eldest daughter of A. Marshall and Mary E. Steen. was born near Winchester, Adams County, Ohio, March 12. 1861. She lived with her parents in Ohio until she was four years old, and was brought up on her father's farm, in Mercer County, Ilimois, where she was educated in the common schools. She was married by the Rev. George M. Morey, at the residence of her parents, near Millersburgh, Mercer County, Illinois, December 29, 1880, to William Martin Eean, a son of Marshall and Hannah Jane Bean, he having lOO BIOGRAPHY OF THi; STFEN FAMILY. been born in Greenville, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, September 6, 1858 — a farmer. They resided for several years near Millersburgh, Illinois, and then moved to Nebraska and located on a farm near David City. Resi- dence, David City, Nebraska. To them were born the following children: 1. Maude Alberta Bean was born near Millersburgh, Illi- nois, October 20, 1881. 2. Mary Leona Bean was born near Millersburgh, Illinois, August 6, 1883. J. Ada Minerva Bean was born near Millersburgh, Illi- nois, March 11, 1885. 4. Ruby Pearl Bean was born near Millersburgh, Illinois, February 24, 1887. 5. Julius Caesar Bean was born near David City, Nebraska, October 7, 1888, and died at the same place August 5, 1890. 6. Fred. Ritchie Bean was born near David ^ City, Nebraska, November 5, 1893. IV. — Emily Ellen Steen, the fourth child and second daugh- ter of A. Marshall and Mary E. Steen, was born near Win- chester, Adams County, Ohio, April 22, 1863. She was brought to Illinois by her parents in February, 1865, and resided with them upon a farm m Mercer County, until her marriage. She v/as educated in the common schools ; was a very amiable young lady, and early became a devout Christian and faithful member of the M. E. Church in Millersburgh, Illinois. She was married by her pastor, the Rev. William T. Kerr, at Pom.eroy, Mercer County, Illinois, February lo, 1885, to Thomas Leroy Duncan, a son of James M. and Margaret Duncan, of Millersburgh, Illinois, he having been born June 14, 1862 — a telegraph operator. After marriage they lived two years in Corning, Iowa, three years in Horace, Kansas, several years in Osceola, Iowa, and Murray, Iowa. Residence, Murray, Iowa. To them were born the following: 1. Lela Myrtle Duncan was born in Prescott, Adams County, Iowa, June 11, 1888. 2. Harold Steen Duncan was born in Murray, Clarke County, Iowa, June 23, 1899. DESCKNDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. lOI V. — Andrew Wilson Steen, the rifth child and third son of A. Marshall and Mary E. Steen, was born near Winches- ter, Adams Conrty, Ohio, January i, 1865, and in Febru- ary, 1865, brought by his parents to their new home in Illinois. He grew up to manhood upon his father's farm, in Mercer County, near Millersburgh, Illinois, where he attended school. In 1882, when 17 years old, he removed to the West with his eldest brother, and lived one year in Iowa, two years in V^entura County, California, and since 1885, in the State of Washington. For some time he resided in Colfax, and afterwards in Pullman, Whitman County, Washington — a railroad man. He was married by the Rev. S. W. Walters, in Pullman. Washington, August 4. 1895, to ^Fiss Lizzie Carlson, a daughter of Charles and Anna Carlson, she having been born .\pril 21, 1871. Residence. Pullman, Washington. VI. — Leora Steen, called ""Ora," the sixth child and third daughter of A. Marshall and Mary E. Steen, was born near Aledo. IMercer County, Illinois, March 28, 1867. She grew to womanliood upon her father's farm, near Mil- lersburgh, Illinois. She was m.arried in Piper City, Ford Coimty, Illinois, by John R. Lewis, Esq., November 14, 1 888, to Elbridge Clyde Thornhill. a son of Barney and Mary Ann Gibson Thornhill, he having been born in Westboro, Clinton County, Ohio, February 14, 1865. He is now engaged in buying stock, and Mrs. Ora Steen Thornhill keeps a millinery and notion store. Residence, Joy, Mercer County, Illinois. VII. — Mary Isabella Steen, the seventh child and fourth daughter of A. Marshall and Mary E. Steen, was born near Aledo, Illinois, April 12, 1869. She was brought up on her father's farm, in Mercer County, Illinois, and attended school in Millersburgh. She was married near Millersburgh, Illinois, February 2^, 1888, to George F. Bailey, a son of John and Martha Bailey, he having been born in Scotland County, Missouri, August 3. iS=.() — a railroad fireman. Residence, Monmouth, Illinois. To them were born ♦^he following childrc' : I. Albert Clarence Bailey was born at Keithsburgh, Mer- cer County, Illinois, January 6, 1891. I02 BIOGRAPHY OI? THE STEEN FAMILY. 2. Leora Wahnetta Bailey was born near New Boston, Mercer County, Illinois, December i6, 1893. Vlll. — John Ritchie Steen, the eighth child, the fourth and youngest son of A. Marshall and Mary E. Steen, was born near Millersburgh, Mercer County, Illinois, August 6, 1876, where he spent his early days upon his father's farm and attended school in Millersburgh. From 1891 until 1896 he resided with his mother, at Seaton, Mercer County.. Illinois. He is by occupation a farmer. J. Ritchie Steen was married by the Rev. William S. Davis, D.D., in Aledo, Illinois, on Thursday, September 24, 1896, to Miss Delia Elberta May Moore, a daughter of George and Henrietta F. Moore, she having been born in New Boston, Mercer County, Illinois, April 25, 1878. Residence, Viola, Mer- cer County, Illinois 2. Nancv Ann Steen, the second child and only daughter of R. Wilson and Louisa C. Steen, was born at the home of her parents, on Brush Creek, near the mouth of Elk Run, two miles east of Winchester, Adams County, Ohio, November 6, 1834, and was brought up on her father's farm, and attended school in the neighborhood. N. Ann Steen was married at the residence of her parents, near Winchester, Ohio, b}/ the Rev. James Dunlap, December 25, 1851, to Silas Holmes Sharo, -i. son of Samuel Sharp, who was born in Virginia, and Margaret Holmes Sharp, who was born in .Adams County, Ohio, he having been born in Highland County, Ohio, September 4, 1831 — a carpenter and builder, a member of the Christian Church. Residence, Winchester, Adams Count} , Ohio. To Silas H. and N. Ann Steen Sharp were born the follo\ving nine children: /. — Albert Newton Sharp was born near Youngsville, Adams County, Ohio, January 4, 18553, and died on the morning of July 6, i860. 11. — Emma Belle Sharp was born near Youngsville, Ohio, July 28, 1854. and was brought up in the home of her parents. She diecl near Cynthiana, Pike County, Ohio, May 10, 188 1. Emma B. Sharp was married December 19, 1875, to James Madison Penn, a son of Stephen and Mary Penn, he having been born near Cynthiana, Ohio, DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. I03 and where he and his wife resided until her death. To them were born tlie following children: 1. Edward Penn was born near Cynthiana, Ohio, in 1877. 2. C!ary L. Penn was born near Cynthiana, Ohio, in 1880, and died in 1882. III. — Eva Josephine Sharp was born near Youngsville, Ohio, 23, 1856, and died in the evening of July 6, i860, the same da} her brother died. IV. — Elsie Jane Sharp was born near Youngsville, Ohio, January i, 1859, and died July 22, i860. V. — Luella Ann Sharp was born near Youngsville, Ohio, November 5, i860, and brought up in her father's family. She was married by the Rev. Mr. Lowe, of the M. E. Church, at the residence of her parents. September 18, 1878, to Daniel A. Fulton, a son of James and Isabella Fulton, he having been born in Russellville, Brown County, Ohio, November 5, 1854 — a farmer. After their marriage they lived in Ohio three years, then removed to Doniphan County, Kansas, where they remained until 1891, when they located near Horton, Brown County, Kansas, where they still reside. To Daniel A. and Luella A. Fulton were born the following children: 7. Robert Fulton was born in Winchester, Ohio, April 10, 1880. 2. Anna Belle Fulton was born in Winchester, Ohio, May 27, 1882, and was married in Horton, Kansas, June i, 1898, to Ray Hctherington. To them was born: a. James Hctherington was born near Horton. Kansas, December 15, 1899. ?. Roy Fulton was born near Severance, Doniphan County, Kansas, October 30, 1884. 4. Mary Pearl Fuhon was born near Severance, Doni- phan County, Kansas, October 30, 1887. 5. Margaret Fulton ^\as born near Hort(Mi, I'.rown County, Kansas, in March, 1893. VI. — James Lovel Sharp, tiie sixth child and second son of Silas H. and N. Ann Steen Sharp, was born in .Adams County, Ohio, January 6, 1863, and brouuhr uu in the I04 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STKEN FAMILY. hottie of his parents He was married by the Rev. N. Bradford, at the residence of the bride's parents, near Winchester, Ohio, August 25, 1887, to Anna Viola Swearingen. a daughter of Benjamin K. and Jane M. Swearingen, she having been born in Adams County, Ohio, April 9, 1869. Residence, Winchester, Ohio. The following are the children of James L. and Anna V. Sharp: 1. Benjamin Sharp was born near Winchester, Ohio, June 6, 1888. 2. Coleman S. Sharp was born near Winchester, Ohio, July 24, 1890. J. Frank Sharp was born near Winchester, Ohio, Decem- ber 23, 1892. 4. Wiley Sharp was born near Winchester, Adams County, Ohio, December 25, 1894. VII. — Mary Inez Sharp, the seventh child and fifth daughter of Silas H. and N. Ann Steen Sharp, was born in Adams County, Ohio, February 24, 1865, and died in Chicago, Illinois, January 28, 1897, in the 32d year of her age — shot and instantly killed. She was married by the Rev. George M. Fulton at the residence of her parents, in Win- chester, Ohio, September 19, 1883, to Andrew Coleman Denning, a son of Washington and Mary Denning, he having been born in Adams County, Ohio, February 4, i860 — a liveryman. Residence, Hastings, Nebraska. To Andrew C. and M. Inez Denning were born the follow- ing children. 1. William Edmond Denning was born in Winchester, Ohio, July 22, 1884. 2. Silas Earl Denning was born in Winchester, Ohio, April 23, 1886. VIII. — Austie Fleming Sharp, the eightli child and sixth daughter of Silas H. and N. Ann Steen Sharp was born in Brown County, Ohio, December 2.^, 1866. and brought up in !ier father's family. She was married by the Rev. Mr. Dcnman, at the residence of her parents, in Winches- ter, Ohio. March 10, 1885, to Charles H. Wood, a son of Thomas H. and Eliza McGovie Wood, he having been born in Brown County, Ohio. December i, 1863. Resi- DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. I05 dence. Winchester, Ohio. To Charles H. and Austie F. Wood were born the following children: J. Samuel Frederick Wood was born in Winchester, Ohio, January 14, 1S86. 2. Ethel Pearl Wood was born in New Vienna, Clinton County, Ohio, June 2, 1888. J. Mary Anna Wood was born in Winchester, Ohio, June 5, 189c. 4. Tnnel Wood was born in Winchester, Ohio, October 30, 1893. 5. Rena Wood was born in Winchester, Ohio, August 16, 1896. 6. Hildred Wood was born in Winchester, Ohio, October 17, 1898. IX. — Margaret McCormick Sharp, the ninth child and sev- enth daughter of Silas H. and N. Ann Steen Sharp, was born near Winchester, Adams County, Ohio, August 24, 1869, and brought up in her father's family. She died in Athens, Ohio, July i, 1894, in the 25th year of her age. She was married by the Rev. Thomas S. Park, at the resi- dence of her parents, in Winchester, Ohio, June 16, 1887, to Edward Fisher Wheatley, a son of John and Margaret Wheatley, he having been born in Newtown, Hamilton Count>-, Oliio, November iq. 1865 — occupation, an undertaker. Residence, Lynchburgh, Highland County, CMiio. To Edward F. and Margaret M. Wheatley the fol- lowing child was born : I. Silas Joseph Wheatley was born in Lynciiburgh, Ohio, February 5, 1891. . John Chambers Steen, the third child and second son of R. Wilson and Louisa C. Steen, was born at the home of his parents, on Brush Creek, two miles east of Winchester, Adams County, Ohio, November 26, 1836, and brought up on his father's farm, and in the winter attended school in the neighborhood. In March, 1858, he removed to Illinois and v.orked a while near Galesburgh. then went to Sunbeam, Mercer County, where he remained until January. 1861. when he returned to Ohio. He remained in Adams Comity, CMiio, until March. 1863, when lie again rcnun-ed to Illinois and I06 BIOGRAPHY OF THIS STKKN FAAIILY. located upon a' farm near Wenona, Marshall County, where he continued until 1865. He is a successful and prosperous farmer, having cultivated and resided on farms in Knox County, Marshall County, Livingston Count}', and Ford County, Illinois. In early life he became a devout Christian, and has been a useful citizen. John C. Steen was married by the Rev. Nathaniel Williams, at the residence of the bride's parents, three miles east of Winchester, Ohio, Octo- ber 2, 1861, to Miss Mary Elizabeth Ramsey, a daughter of James and Susan Ramsey, she having been born in Adams County, Ohio, April 4, 1843, and died near Wenona, Mar- shall County, Illinois, May 31, 1865, aged 22 years, i month and 2^ days. John C. Steen was married a second time by the Rev. Mr. Colhns, at Memphis, Missouri, January 5, 1867, to Miss Elizabeth Alice Moore, a daughter of William and Margaret Moore, she having been born in Adams County, Ohio, April 13, 1849 — a member of the M. E. Church. Residence, Paxton, Ford County, Illinois. The following are the children of John C. Steen: /. — William Steen, the eldest son of John C. and Mary E. Ramsey vSteen, was born near Winchester, Adams County, Ohio, August 4, 1862, and grew up to manhood in his father's family on farms in Illinois. In 1890 he removed to Kansas and engaged in farming near Latham, in Butler County, but afterwards returned to Illinois, and is engaged in farming near Lostant, La Salle County, Illinois. He was married by the Rev. Perry Hoag, at Wenona, Mar- shall County, Illinois, September 21, 1887, to Miss Minnie Webber, a daughter of John Plenry and Phoebe Francis Webber, formerly of New York, she having been born in Illinois October 7, 1867. To William and Minnie W. Steen were born the following children: 1. Elmer Steen wi's born in Livingston County, Illinois, February 5, 1889. 2. John Milton Steen was born near Lostant. La Salle County, Illinois, July 12, 1896. Residence, Lostant, Illinois. //. — Efifie Anna Steen, the second child, a daughter of John C. and Mary E. Ramsev Steen, v/as born near Wenona, Marshall County, Illinois, April 29, 1864, and was brought DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. I07 up in IlHRois. She was married by the Rev. Perry Hoag, at ihe residence of her grandfather, James Ramsey, near Ancona, Livingston County, IlHnois, February 26, 1885, to Curtis Gotchell, a son of John and Anna Storer Gotchell, formerly of Pennsylvania, he having been born near Mans- field, Ohio, December 21, i860 — an engineer; now engaged in farming. Residence, near Cheney, Lancaster County, Nebraska. The following are their children: 1. James Francis Gotchell was born near Cheney, Nebraska, November 22, 1886. 2. Clarenre \'ictor Gotchell was born near Cheney, Nebraska, June 5, 1891. ///. — Richard Avis Steen, the third child and second son of John C. Steen, the eldest child by his second wife, Elizabeth A. Moore Steen, was born near Chatsworth, Livingston County, Illinois. June 26, 1869, and brought up on his father's farm. He taught school for two years; studied in the Nortliwestern L^niversity, in Evanston, Illinois, and afterwards with the law firm of James, French & Samuels, in Chicago. He was admitted to the bar in March, 1895 — an attorney-at-law. Residence, Chicago, Illinois. IV. — Charles Wilson Steen, the fourth child of John C. Steen, the second son by his second wife, Elizabeth A. Moore Steen, was born near Chatsworth, Illinois, Febru- ary 24, 1873, and died near Piper City, Illinois, December 26, 1874 V. — Emma Louisa Steen, the fifth child and second daughter of John C. Steen. the third child and eldest daughter by his second wife, Elizabeth A. Moore Steen, was born near Piper City, Ford County, Illinois, January 30, 1875, and died August 7, 1895, in the 21st year of her age. VI. — Clara Ruby Steen, the sixth child and third daughter of John C. Steen, the fourth child and second daughter by his secop.d wife, Elizabeth A. Moore Steen, was born near Piper City, Illinois. August 4, 1878, and was brought up in the family of her jiarcnts. Residence. Paxton, Ford County, Illinois. , Reuben Russell Stfcn. the fourth child and third son of R. Wilson and Louisa C. v^tetii, was born at the home of his I08 BIOGEAPHY OF THK STKEN FAMILY. parents, on Brush Creek, two miles east of Winchester, Ohio, September i8, 1838. He resided with his parents until he was grown, working upon the farm, and in winter attending school. After becoming of age, he engaged in farming for himself in Adams County, Ohio, for more than twenty-five years, several of which were spent near North Liberty. In IMarch, 1887, R. Russell Steen removed wdth his family and purchased a farm near Anthony, Harper County, Kansas, upon which he perm_anently located, and w^here he still resides. While residing in Ohio E.. Russell Steen and his wdfe and family were devout m.embers of the Presbyterian Church, but since removing to Kansas they have connected themselves with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church near their home. R. Russell Steen was married by the Rev. Nathaniel Williams, at the residence of the bride's parents, on Elk Run, one mile east of Winchester, Ohio, October 18, 1S60, to Miss Sarah Ann Swearingen, a daughter of Allen Sw'Caringen, who was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1810, removed to Ohio in 1832, and was married to Mary Ann Denney, November 26, 1835, w'ho was born in Brown County, August 7, 1816. Sarah Ann Swearingen, who was married to R. Russell Steen, w^as born near Win- chester, Adams County, Ohio, January 14, 1841. Residence, near Anthony, Harper County, Kansas. To R. Russell and Sarah A. Steen were born the following five children: /. — Susannah Eiva Steen, the eldest child and daughter of R Russell and Sarah A. vSteen, was born near Winchester, Ohio, July 28, 1861. She was married by the Rev. Moses D. A. Steen at the residence of her parents, near North Liberty, Ohio, December 22, 1880, to William McNeeley Blake, a son of Nicholas and Esther Blake, he having been bom near North Liberty, Adams County, Ohio, December 23, 1856. William Isl. Blake resided in North Liberty, Ohio, engaged in the manufacture of flour until 1885, when he sold his mill and removed to a farm near Anthony, Kansas. In the fall of 1892, having purchased one hun- dred and sixty acres of land near Bluff City, in Harper County, Kansas, he brought his family to it, where they still reside. He has been very prosperous and successful in business, and acquired considerable property. To Wil- DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. IO9 Ham M. and S. Elva Steen Blake have been born the fol- lowing children: 1. Howard Truman Blake was born in North Liberty, Adams County, Ohio, August 25, 1882. 2. Inez Virgil Blake was born live miles southwest of Anttiony, Harper County, Kansas, May 22, 1886. Resi- dence, near Bluff City, Kansas. //. — Aliens Wilson Steen, the second child and eldest son of R. Russell and Sarah A. Steen, was born near Winchester, Ohio, March 8, 1864, and brought up in his father's family. About 1885 he removed to Kansas, and located upon a farm near Anthonv, where he remained for several years. About 1894 he removed to Grant County, Oklahoma Terri- tory, where he secured a farm of his ov/n, which he culti- vated, and also has charge of a store. He was married by the Rev. John Martin, at the residence of the bride's par- ents, near North Liberty, Adams County, Ohio, August 6, 1885, to Miss Emma Cora Kirk, a daughter of John Henry and Almira Kirk, she having been born in Chatta- nooga, Tennessee, February 20, i86;7. Residence, Wakita, Oklahoma Territory. To Allen W. and E. Cora Steen were born the following children: 1. Mecia Laura Steen, the eldest child, was born near Anthony, Kansas, May 3, 1886. 2. Charles Moses Steen, the second child and only son, was born near Anthony, Kansas, January 28, 1888. 5. Anna May Steen, the third child and second daughter, was born near Anthony, Kansas, October 24, 1890. 4. Blanche Steen was born near Anthonv, Kansas, Mav I,. 1893. 5- • ///. — Lyman Edward Steen, the third child and second son of R. Russell and Sarah A. Steen, was born near Winches- ter, Adams County, Ohio, March 18, 1866, and brought up in his father's family. He was a farmer for a number of years, but is now in business in Anthony, Kansas. I*. Edward Steen was married bv the Rev. Thomas B. Green- lee, near Anthony, Harper County, Kansas, January 8. 1890, to Miss Mary Olive Lewis, a daughter of Elisha and no BIOGRAPPIY OF THp; ST];I;N FAMILY. Rachel Lewi?, she having been born in Belmont County, Ohio, March i8, 1870. Residence, Anthony, Kansas To h. Edward and M. Olive Steen were born the following children: 1. Ersie Leona Steen was born at Anthony, Kansas, June 13, 1891. 2. Mabel Edith Steen was born at Anthony, Kansas, Sep- tember 14, 1892. J. Lena Steen was born at Anthony, Kansas, September I, 1894. 4. Fred. Lewis Steen was born at Anthony, Kansas, Octo- ber 8, 1896. IV. — Mary Anna Steen, the fourth child and second daugh- ter of R. Russell and Sarah A. Steen, was born near Win- chester. Adams County, Ohio, October 26, 1868, and died near New Vienna, Clinton County, Ohio, January 19, 1873, aged 4 years, 2 months and 24 days. The body was laid away to rest in the Winchester cemetery. V. — Sarah Eleanor Steen, the fifth child and third daughter of R. Russell and Sarah A. Steen, was born near North Liberty, Adam.s County, Ohio, March 16, 1874, and was brought to Kansas by her parents when she was thirteen years of age. Sadie E. Steen was married by the Rev. Charles B. Parkhurst, at the residence of her parents, near Anthony, Kansas, November 26, 1890, to George William Halcomb, a son of Warren and Nancy Margaret Halcomb, he having been born in Simpson County, Kentucky, Sep- tember 25, 1865 — a farmer. He resided for a few years in Harper County, Kansas, and about 1894 removed to Oklahoma Territory, where he secured a farm of his own. Residence, near Pond Creek, Grant County, Oklahoma , Territory. To George W. and Sadie E. Halcomb were born the following children : /. Hazel Halcomb v.^as born near Anthony, Kansas, Octo- ber 30, 1891. and died June 20, 1893, aged i year, 8 months and 21 days. J 11. Robert Belt Blair, the eleventh child and seventh sou of William L. and Catherine E. Blair, was born near Win- chester, Ohio, August 29, 1847, and brought up in his father's family. Although very young, while living in Brown County, Ohio, he enlisted in the army at Cincinnati, Ohio, February 22, 1863, and served his country in the Civil War in Company H. Fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cav- alry After the close of the war he followed the occupation of a farmer. Since 1892 lie has been aftlicted with paralysis of the lower limbs, which renders him unable for any busi- ness. R. Belt Blair was married by the Rev. Thomas Slater, in Highland County, Ohio, June 19, 1875, to Miss Exira Ann Penn, a daughter of Stephen and Mary Penn, she hav- ing been born near Cynthiana, Pike County, Ohio, Novem- ber 24, 1847. Residence, near Cynthiana, Ohio. To them were born the following children: /. — Frank Penn Blair, the eldest son of R. Belt and Exira A. Bla?r, v/as born near Cynthiana, Oiiio, August 14, 1876. II. — Herman Alexander Blair, the second son of R. Belt and Exira A. Blair, was born near Cvnthiana. Ohio, January 25, 1881. 12. Thomas Alfred Blair, the twelfth child and eighth son of William L. and Catherine E. Blair, was born near Win- chester, Ohio, March 22, 1849. ^"d died of cholera in Mont- gomery County, Illinois, August 14, 1851, aged 2 years, 4 months and 27, days. 13. Mary Catherine Blair, the thirteenth child and fifth daugh- ter of William Lard and Catherine Elizabeth Steen Blair, was born in Morgan County, Illinois, February 16. 185 1, and brought up in the liome of her parents. She was married by the Rev. John E. Carson, at the residence of her mother, in North Liberty (Cherry Fork Post-office). Adams County, Ohio, September 25, 1876. to Hiram Smith Kennett — by occupation a traveling salesman, and a son of George Ken- nett, he having been born near Russellville, Brown County. Ohio, January 16. 1851, and died in Portsmouth, Scioto Coimty. Ohio, January i, 1886, in the 35th year of his age. Since her marriage. M. Catherine Blair Kennett, called '"Kit," or Kate, has lived five years in Milroy, Indiana, fouf- teen years in Portsmouth. Ohio, and from i8q7 to 1899 in 128 BIOGRAPHY OF THE; STKI'N FAMILY. Columbus, Okio. Residence, Hartford City, Indiana. To them were born the following- children: /. — Earnest Budmon Kennett, the eldest child and only son of H. Smith and M. Kate Kennett, was born in North Liberty, Ohio, December 13, 1877, and died in Ports- mouth, Ohio, January 23, 1897, aged 19 years, i month • ■ and 10 days. //. — Nellie Grace Kennett, the second child and only daugh- ter of H. Smith and M. Kate Kennett, was born in Ports- mouth, Ohio, M'arch 24, 1883. Residence, Hartford City, Indiana. VI. — John Work Steen, the sixth child and third son of. Alex- ander and Agnes Nancy Faris Steen, was born on the farm, two miles north of Flemingsburgh, Fleming County, Kentucky, May 5, 1813, and brought. by his parents to Adams County, Ohio, in 1820. Here he grew up to manhood in the very neighborhood in which he spent his life, working upon his lather's farm in summer and attending school in the winter. He was a successful farmer and lived on the old homestead, which, after his father's death, he owned. It was located four miles east of Winchester, Adams County, Ohio, and less than a mile north of the Mt. Leigh Presbyterian Church. At; this place he died, after a lingering illness, January 20, 1882, aged 68 years. 3 months and 15 days. In early life he united with rhe Mt. Leigh Presbyterian Church, and was ever afterwards an active and exemplary Christian man. He was ordained and mstalled a ruling elder of this church October 9, 1847, which - oflfice he continued to hold until his death, always enjoying the fraternal confidence and affection of his brethren. He was a man of sweet disposition, gentle manners and unselfish nature — a bright example of the reality and power of the religion which he professed. He died as he had. lived, in the full hope of a blessed immortality, and long- ing to be "with Christ, which is far better.^' He . brought up his family in the fear of the Lord, and all were ■ brought into full membership of the same church witlii him- . self. John W. Steen was married by the Rev. John Graham, ..at the residence of the bride'g parents, on Buck Run Adams County, Ohio, June 3, 1841, to -Miss Nancy Ewing Carnpbell, a daughter of James and Elizal3€tli Campbell, she having been DESCENDANTS OE HUBERT STEEX. 1 29 born on Buck Run. Uiiio, December 22, 1819, and died on the old Steen family homestead, near Mt. Leigh Presbyterian Church, where she had lived so long, May 26, 1887, in the 68th year of her Hge. To John W. and Nancy E. Steen were born on the old Grandfather Steen homestead, near ^It. Leigh, Ohio, the following children : 1. Elizaljeih Jane Steen, tlie eldest daughter of John W. and N^ancy E. Steeji, was born near ]^It. Leigh, Ohio, April 8, 1842, and died at her home, near Tranquility, Adams County, Ohio, October 8, 1S74, aged 32 years and 6 months. She was married at the residence of her parents by the Rev. John Gilmore, a United Presbyterian clergyman, February 8, 1866, to John A. McCreight, a farmer, living near Tranquil- ity, Ohio, a son of David and Rebecca IMcCreight, he having been born near Tranquility, Ohio, November 8, 1838. Fam- ily residence, Tranquility, Ohio. To them were born the following children • /. — Louis Love McCreight. the eldest child of John A. and Elizabeth Jane McCreight. .was born near Tranquility, Oliio. Xovembcr 24, 1886. and brought up in his father's fannly — principal of the schools. Residence, Gridley, ]\lcLean County, Illinois. //. — Enniia Alice McCreight. the second child and only daughif-r of John A. and Elizabeth Jane McCreight, was boni r.e;ir Trancuiilitv, CHiio. July 29. 1868, and died Feb- ruary I. 1891, aged 22 years, 6 months and 2 days. ///. — ( )r\\ in Steele ]\IcCreight. the third child and second son of Jolm A. and Elizabeth. Jane ^McCreight, and a twin brother of the preceding, was born near Tranquility, Ohio, July 29, 1868, and brought up in his father's family. Resi- dence. Tranquilin-. (Miio. 2. Albertine Steen, the second daughter of John W. and Nancy E. Steen. was born on tiie old Steen homestead, near ^.It. Leigh, Adams Count}', Ohio, October 15, 1843, and brought up in her fatlier's family. She was married at the resi- dviuc of her jiarcnts b\- the Rev. A[. Keck, a Methodist minister. Sepicnibu- iS, 1867, to Robert Miller Butler, a son of I );iniel and J.uie I'ntler, he having been born May 10. 18^5. .\!r. lUitler •> a l)lacksmith bv trade, and has resided in several (Hti'cren^ localititv^. h\~»r several \ears the\' lived ( ^ ) 13© BIOGRAPHY OP THli; STKUN FAMILY. in Grafton, West Virginia. He is now a merchant, dealing in farm implements and machinery. They have no children. Residence, Sabina, Clinton Coimty, Ohio. 3. Sarah Adaline Steen. the third daughter of John W. and Nancy E. Steen, was born on the old Steen family homestead, near Mt. Leigh, Adams County, Ohio, July 20, 1846, and died in Ottawa, Frankiin County, Kansas, rejoicing in Christ, December 26, i8g8, aged 52 years, 5 months and 6 days. She was married by the Rev. David Van Dyke, at the residence of her parents, July 20, 1869, to John Albert Frow — merchant salesm.an — a son of John and Susan Frow, he having been born in Winchester, Adams County, Ohio, November 5, 1845. After their marriage they continued to reside in Winchester for fifteen years, and in 1884 removed to Ottawa, Kansas, where he still remains a merchant sales- man and bookkeeper Family residence. Ottawa, Kansas. To them were born the following children: /. — Lydia Gertrude F^-ow, the eldest daughter of J. Albert and Sallie A. Frow. was born in Winchester, Ohio, Octo- ber 16, 1871. Residence, Ottawa, Kansas. //. — Eunice Ewing Frow, the second daughter of J. Albert and Sallie A. Frow% was born in Winchester. Ohio, Janu- ary 7, 1875. Residence, Ottawa, Kan.sas. ///. — Susan Faris Frow. the third daughter of J. Albert and Sallie A. Frow. was born in Winchester. Ohio, December 16, 1878. Residence, Ottawa, Kansas. 4. Samuel Wilson Steen, the fourth child and only son of John W. and Nancy E. Steen, was born at the old Steen familv residence, where his father and grandfather Steen lived and died. May 3, 1848. He grew up in his father's family, work- ing on the farm in summer. and attending school in winter. He continued to liv^e in the neighborhood and cultivate a farm near Irvington, Adams County, Ohio, until 1893, when he removed to Kansas and located upon a farm near Ottawa Samuel W. Steen was married by the Rev. Jolui Stewart, a United Pr':s]:)ylerian clergyman, at the residence of the bride's parents, near Youngsville. .\danis County. Ohio. October 24. T>^y2, to Miss Regina Williams, a daughter of folm ,'inil Mar\- V/illi.-.nis. she lia\ing been h(irn in Adams DESCENDANTS Ol- ROBERT STEEX. I3I County, Ohio, Alay 20, 1852. Residence, near Ottawa. Kansas. To them were born the following children: ] . — William Orlando Steen, the eldest son of Samuel W. and Regina Steen, was born near Youngsville, Ohio, October 5, 1873. Residence, Ottawa, Kansas. //. — Frank Work Steen, the second son of Samuel W. and Regina .'^teen, was born near Youngsville, Ohio, March 5, 1874. Residence, Ottawa, Kansas. UI. — Clyde Glasgow Steen, the third and youngest son of Samuel W. and Regina Steen, was born near Youngsville, Ohio, September 8, 1878, and died October 6, 1878, aged nearly one month. , Ann America vSteon, the fifth child and fourth daughter of John VV. and Nancy E. Steen, was born on the old Steen family hon.'estead, In Adams County, Ohio, near the Mt. Leigh Presbyterian Church, April 29, 185 1. She resided with her parents until after their death, and afterwards in the old home until 1891, when the place was sold. She removed with Jier sisters, Alice J- and Nannie E. Steen, to Ottawa, Kansas, in the fall of 1S91, and established and carried on dressmaking. After a fev.' years slie removed to Emporia, Kansas, and continued in the business. Residence, Emporia, Kansas. Alice Josephine Steen, the sixth cliild and tifth tlaugliter of John W. and Nancy E. Steen, was born on the old Steen homestead, four miles east of Winchester, Ohio, May 27, 1853. .'^he was brought u]) on the old home farm, and lived with her parents until after their death. In [891 she removed with her sisters, Ann America and Nannie E. Steen, to Ottawa, Kansas, and afterwards to Emporia, where they are engaged m dressmaking. Residence, Emporia, Kansas. Nancy EHen Steen, the seventh child and sixth daughter of John W. and Nancy E. Steen, was born on the old Steen homestead, near rhe Mt. Leigh Presbyterian Church, in Adams County, Ohio, August 29. 1856, and resided there until after tiie death of her parents. Jn 189 1 she removed with her sisters. Ann America and Alice J. Steen, to Ottawa. Kansas, and afterwards to Emporia, where she was asso- ciated with tlicm in dressmaking. She died in Emporia. 132 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEKN FAMILY. Kansas, Atigust 5, 1S98, in the full hope of a blessed immor- tality, aged 41 years, 11 months and 4 days. 8. Margaret Catherine Steen, called "Maggie," the eighth child and seventh daughter of John W. and Nancy E. Steen, was born on the old Steen family homestead, four miles east of Winchester, and near the Mt. Leigh Presbyterian Church, in Adams County, Ohio, October 31, 1858, where she was brought up and resided. She was married at the same place by the Kev. William A. Anderson, a United Presbyterian clergyman, October 3, 1889, to Matthew Allen Palmer, a son of William and Jane Palmer, he having been born about six miles east of Winchester, near the Calvary Adethodist Protestant Church, in Adams County, Ohio, June 3, 1865. After her marriage Maggie C. Steen Palmer resided on the old Steen homestead v,'ith her husband and unmarried sisters for two years. Mr. Palmer having charge of the farm After the sale of the old homestead and property in 1891, they removed to Illinois, and Mr. Palmer cultivated a farm near Aledo, in Mercer County. They afterwards" located near Reading, in Lyons County, Kansas, and finally settled upon a farm, near Emporia, Kansas. Residence, Emporia, Kansas. To them was born the following child: /. — Mildred Viola Palmer, daughter of Matthew A. and Maggie C. Palmer, was born near Reading, Lyons County, Kansas, December 24, 1895. Vn. — Alexander Boyd Steen, the seventh child and fourth son of xMexander and Agnes Nancy Faris Steen, and a twin brother of John Work Steen, was born at the home of his parents, on a farm, two miles north of P'lemingsburg, Kentucky, May 5, 1813, and died at his residence, three miles east of Winchester, Ohio, in the early morning of March 8, 1895, aged 81 years. 10 months and 3 days. His body was lovingly laid away to rest the next day, in the cemetery at Mt. Leigh, near which place he had resided for almost seventy-five years. He was brought by his parents into Ohio in 1820, and ever afterwards lived in the vicinity of his father's fii'st settlement in Ohio, three miles east of Winchester, as a practical and successful farmer. Alexander B. Steen was a child of the covenant, and descended from a long line of staunch Scotch-Irish Presbyterian ancestors, who had endured persecutions and suffered imprisonment for DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT STEEN. I 33 ■ he sake of their rehgious faith. He was a most saintly man. ■greatly beloved" by all who knew him, and his gentleness of manner, sweet devotion, and absorbing zeal reminded one of our ideal good old Apostle John. He occnpied comparatively an humble sphere, and was very unpretentious, but no man in all that region of country exerted a wider religious influence tlian he. In private conversation his spiritual insight and heavenly-mindedness was a real uplift to the soul. His faith in God's Word was unbounded, and the divine promises were liv- ing realities. He was no mere idle dreamer, thinking only of the future glory, but insisted upon the faithful performance of the practical duties of to-day. He was not a learned man, but yet was more familiar Vx'ith the English Bible than many pro- fessors of theology ; and would quote from memory the chapter and verse to substantiate his position on any subject of con- versation. "It says" was a satisfactory answer to him on any subject, and an end to all controversy. He was frequently called to positions in the church, but always humbly declined, thinking he could serve God more acceptably in a private sta- tion. By a fall some years before his death he was severely injured in the hips, which largely confined him to the house. This he afterwards spoke of as a special blessing of providence, inasmucii as it gave him a better opportunity to study the Scriptures. He brought up his family of eight children in the fear of the Lord, and it was his privilege and great joy to see them all brought into the Christian fold, members of the same church with whicli he v.as connected for more than fiftv vears. Three of his brothers and four of his sons have been ruling eld- ers in the Presbyterian Church. Alexander B. Steen was married by the Rev. Robert Steward, near Harshasville, Adams County, Ohio, to Miss Nancy Jane McClure, a daughter of Michael and Elizabeth McClurc, she having been born in Hills- boro. Highland County, Ohio, September 11, 182 1, and died March i8, 1893, aged 71 years, 5 months and 7 days. To Alex- ander B. and Nancy J. Steen were born the following children: J. Mary Jane Sleen, the eldest child and only daughter of Alexander B. and Nancy J. Steen, was born on the old Grandfather Steen homestead, near the Mt. Leigh Presby- terian Church, in Adams County, Ohio, February 26, 1839, where she .spent her childhood and attended school. She early united witli the Mt. Leigh Church and grew up to be a 134 EIOGRAPHY OF THE) STfi^N FAMILY. young lad}^ of winning manners, kindly heart, devout spirit and intelligent interest in everything good. She died at the home of her parents, on Brush Creek, about four miles north- east of Winchester, Ohio, January 27, 1857, aged 17 years, 10 mxOnths and 25 days, much beloved by those who knew her. 2. John Alexander Steen, the second child and eldest son of Alexander B. and Nancy Jane Steen, was born on the old Grandfather Steen hom.estead, near Mt. Leigh Presbyterian Church, in Adams County, Ohio, March 26, 1841. Here he spent his early days, working upon the farm in summer and attending the Mt. Leigh school in winter. About 1855 he removed with his parents to their new home and farm on Brush Creek, about two miles away, where he continued to live until he becam.e of age. With several other young friends and relatives he united with the Mt. Leigh Presby- terian Church, June 9, 1858, and has ever maintained a con- sistent Christian character. He enlisted in the army at Win- chester, Ohio, August I, 1862, in Company I, Ninety-first Regiment Ohio, Volunteer Infantry, and served his country faithfully until the c^ose of the war, when he was honorably discharged. After the war he studied dentistry under Dr. John N. McClung. of Cincinnati, Ohio, and practiced his profession with good success in North Liberty, Ohio, until November 13, 1875, when he removed to Ripley, Ohio, where he still carries on an extensive and profitable business. Here he united with the First Presbyterian Church, of which he is a useful and influential member. He is a genial, kind- hearted man, always has a pleasant word for every one, is widely known, and wins hosts of friends wherever he goes. Dr. John A. Steen war married by the Rev. James R. Gibson, at the residence of the bride's parents, near Eckmansville, Adams County, Ohio, December 29, 1869, to Miss Jennie M. Reighley, a daughter of Henry and Nancy G. Ramsey Reigh- ley, she having been born at Siglersville, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, October 16, 1844, and died in their pleasant home in Ripley, Ohio. January 3, 1895, aged 50 years, 2 months and 18 days. She was a most amiable, devout and useful woman, in the family, the church, and community, and brought up her chiUlren in the fear of the Lord. Dr. John A. Steen was married a second time in Manchester^ Ohio, March 17, 1897, to Miss Sarah Lawwill, a daughter of John Di< Joux A. Steen'. DESCENDANTS OF KOBl'RT STEEX. 1 37 K. and Amanda X. Lawwill, she having been born in Brown County, Ohio. Residence, Ripley, Ohio. The following are his children: /. — Alinnie Maud Steen. the eldest child of Dr. John A. and Jennie M. Steen, was born in North Liberty (Cherry Fork Post-ofifice), Adams County, Ohio, January 27, 1871, and was brough: up in Ripley, Brown County, Oh'j. Here she was graduated from the high school, and afterwards received her higher and musical education at Oxford Col- lege. She v.-as married by the Rev. Joseph W. Torrence, D.D., in the First Presbyterian Church, Ripley, Ohio, March 26, 1891, to Howard Charles Green, a son of Henry Dimcan and Mary Ann Green, he having been born in Xew Richmond. Clermont County, Ohio, October 28, 1863. Residence. 708 Sixtieth Street, Englewood. Chi- cago, Illinois. To them were born the following children: 1. Caden Rae Green, the eldest son of Howard C. and Minnie M. Green, was born in Chicago, Illinois. Decem- ber 18, 1891, and died March 7, 1899, i" the eighth year of his age. 2. Charles Howard Green, the second son of Howard C. and Minnie ^I. Green, was born in Ripley, Ohio. Febru- ary 22,, 1893. //. — Lulu Edna Steen, the second daughter of Dr. John A. and Jennie I\L Steen. was born in Xorth Liberty. Ohio, August 8. 1874. and brought up in Ripley. Ohio, in the home of her parents. She was graduated from the high school in Ripley, Ohio. May 20. 1892. She was married by the Rev. F/oerle W. Thompson, at the residence of her father, in Ripley. Ohio, July 16, 1896. to Espy Edwin Higgins. a son of Henry T. and Lue Higgins. he having been born in West L'nion. Ohio, December 28. 1873 — ^ traveling salesman. Residence. Denver. Colorado. To them was born the following: /. Martha Steen Higgins was born in Denver. Colorado. I'^ebruary 16, 1899. ///.—Harry Watson Steen. the third child and only son of Dr. Jolni A. and Jennie ^L Steen. was born in Ripley. Brown County, Ohio. Xovember 15. 1877, where he was brought up and educated. He was graduated from the 138 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. Ohio Dental College, Cincinnati, C>hio, May 10, 1900. Residence, Ripley, Ohio. /['. — ]\Ierta Stecn, the fourth child and third daughter of Dr. John A. and Jennie M. Steen, was born in Ripley, Ohio, November 22, 1880. where she was brought up and edu- cated. Residence. Chicago, Illinois. J'. — John Alexander Steen, Jr., the fifth child and second son of Dr. John A. Steen, the eldest child by his second wife, Sarah h. Steen, was born in Ripley, Ohio, May 18, 1899. 3 James Faris Steen, the third child and second son of Alex- ander B. and Nancy Jane Steen, was born on the old Grand- father Steen homestead, near the Mt. Leigh Presbyterian Church, in Adams County, Ohio, July 14, 1843. He was brought up on his father's farm, and attended school in the neighborhood. He early united with the Mt. Leigh Presby- terian Church, and maintained a consistent Christian life. Being a loyal patriot, he enlisted in the L^nion Army at Win- chester, Ohio, August I, 1862, when 19 years of age, in Comipan}^ 1, Ninety-first Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served his country faithfully until his death, September 19, 1864, when he fell in battle, at Winchester, Virginia, aged 21 years, 2 months and 5 days. 4. \^'l]liam Chester Steen, the fourth child and third son of Alexander B. and Nancy Jane Steen, was born on the old Grandfather Steen homestead, near the Mt. Leigh Presby- terian Ciiurch, in Adams County, Ohio, August 30, 1845, and brought up in his father's family. In his youth he worked on the farm in summer and attended school in win- ter, and obtained a good common school education. He was for several years a teacher, but finally purchased a farm and became a successful farmer. In April, 1862. he united with the Mt. Leigh Presbyterian Church, and in Alarch. 1877, was ordained a ruling elder. In 1890 he sold his farm near Mt. Leigh and removed to Iowa and rented a farm near Tingley, bttt after three years he returned to Ohio again, and pur- chased his father's farm, three miles east of Winchester, on the road to Buck Run. Here ho remained until the autumn of 1898, when he sold liis farm, and in 1899 removed to Win- chester. ( )lii(). and hecanu an agen.t for the sale of farm DESCKXDANTS Ol- ROEtRT STEEX. 1 39 implements. W. Chester Steen was married by the Rev. John Gihnon.r, a United Presbyterian clergyman, near Tran- quility, Ohio, October 6, 1868, to Miss Anna Dora McCreight. a daughter of Alexander and Rebecca McCreight, she having been born near Tranquility. Ohio, May 2. 1852. Residence, Winchester, Ohio. To them were born the following children: /. — Cora Olive Steen, the eldest child of W. Chester and A. Dora Steen, was born three miles east of Winchester, Ohio. October 10, i86g, and brought up in her father's family. She was married by the Rev. Joseph McNab, a United Presbyterian clergyman, near Tingley, Ringgold County, Iowa, Decem.ber 24, 1891, to Byron J. Stevenson, a son cf Andrew and Mary C. Stevenson, he having been born in Reynoldsburg, Licking County, Ohio, December 24. 1866 — a farmer. Residence, Tingley, Iowa. To them were born the following children : 1. Anna Cornelia Stevenson was born near Tingley, Iowa, November 24, 1893. 2. John Corwin Stevenson was l)orn near Tingley. Iowa, January i, 1895. ^. Beulah }ilay vStevenson was born near Tingley. Iowa. February 13, t8o6. 4. Orville Gilberi; Stevenson was born in April. 1898. and died August 6. 1899, aged i year and 3 months. . //. — James Truman Steen, the second child and eldest son of W. Chester and A. Dora Steen, was born near W^inches- ter, ( )hio, October 17. 1871, and brought up on his father's farm. He was married by the Rev. James L. McWilliams, at the residence of the bride's mother, near the Calvary M. P. Church, September Q, 1896, to Jennie Lynn Stroup, a daughter of Peter and Ann Kennedy Stroup. who were formerly from Miftlin Coutity, Pennsylvania, she having been born in Adams County, Ohio, October 29, 1874. Residence, six miles east of Winchester. Ohio. To them was born one child; J. — Florence Steen, daughter of J. Truman and Jennie L. Steen, was born Fcbruar\- 5. !8<)0- ///. — Otto Lee Steen. the thinl diild and sfcoiid son o{ W I^O BIOGRAPHY OF THE; STEEN EAMIEY. Chester and A, Dora Steen, was born near Winchester, Ohio, December 12, 1874, and brought up on his father's farm — a teacher. Residence, Winchester, Ohio. IV. — Clara Ida Steen. the fourth child and second daughter of W. Ch^st-er and A. Dora St€€n, was born near Win- chester,' Ohio, January 14, 1878, and brought up in her father's family. Residence, Winchester, Ohio. V. — Warren L.uther Steen, the fifth child and third son of W. Chester and A. Dora Steen, w'as born near Winchester, Ohio, December 14, 1881, and brought up in his father's family. Residence, Winchester, Ohio. VI. — Olin Kerr Steen, the sixth child and fourth son of W. Chester and A. Dora Steen, was born near Winchester, - Ohio, Deceriiber, 1885. VII. — Lillie Mabel Steen, the seventh and youngest child, the third daughter of W. Chester and A. Dora Steen, was born near Winchester, Ohio, June 20, 1890, and resides with her parents. 5. Samuel .Steward Steen, the fifth child and fourth son of Alexander B. and Nancy Jane Steen, was born on the old Grandfather Steen farm, near Mt. Leigh, Ohio, November 15, 1847, 3"cl was brought up on his father's farm. He early united with the Mt. Leigh Presbyterian Church and has ever maintained a consistent Christian life. S. Steward Steen was married by the Rev. John Carson, near West Union, Adams County, Ohio, July 4, 1872, to Miss Mollie E. McCreight, a daughter of William K. and Mary McCreight. she having been born near Tranquility, Ohio, April 10, 1847, and died at their Jiome, near Winchester, Ohio, January it, 1877, in the 30th year of her age. There were no children to this marriage. S. Steward Steen was m.arried a second time by the Rev. Walter Mitchell, in Winchester, Ohio, March 14, 1882, to Miss Hstella Miller, a daughter of Robert Allen and Martha E. Miller (who was a daughter of Wallace Blair), she, Estella Miller, having been born in Carlisle, Brown County, Ohio, Fel:)ruary 22, 1858, and died in Manchester, Ohio, on Sunday, February 12, 1899. in the 41st year of her age. S. Steward Steen continued to reside on his farm, three miles east of Winchester, Ohio, until the autumn of 1894, when he sold the place and removed to Winchester, Ohio, Pkoi\ Silas M. Stkkn. (Born 1849; Died 1892.) 4 i UF.SCU-VDANTS OF ROBERT STl'.EX. I43 and the next }ear (iH()5) to Manchester, Adams County. Ohio. Residence. ^Manchester. Ohio. To S. Steward and Estella Steen were born, three miles east of Winchester, Ohio, the following- children: /. — Mattie Lee Steen was born December 22, 1882. II. — Lizzie Ma\- Steen was l)orn September 15, 1886. ///. — Xola Jeannette Steen was born July 11. 1891. 6. Silas McClure Steen, the sixth child and tifth son of Alex- ander B. and Xancy Jane Steen. was born on the old Grand- father Steen homestead, near Alt. Leigh, Ohio. December J 4, 1849. ^'""^^ cli*^<^^ ""i ^'''-'^ o^^'^ home, near Duarte, Los Angeles County, California, September 6. 1892. aged 42 yeais. 9 months and 8 days. He was brought up on his father's r'arm. mi Adams County. Ohio, where he attended the ])ublic schools in the neighborhood and obtained a good conmion school education. He early united with the Alt. Leigh Presbyterian Cluirch. and was ever a consistent mem- ber. He possessed fine musical talents, and pursued a full course of study in the College of Music. He was recognized as a fine singer, a successful music teacher, as well as a popu- lar leader of nuisic in churches. Prof. Silas M. Steen was for several years a traveling salesman for the large music house of D. H. Baldwin & Co.. Cincinnati. Ohio, and opened branch houses in Washington C. H.. Ohio, and St. Joseph. Missouri. He was also for several years the manager of the Piano and Organ Department in tlie music bouse of Root & Co.. Chicago, Illinois. In 1887. owing to failing health, he removed to California and opened a nnisic house in Los .\ngeles, and was (juite successful in business. He residoc' in .\lhaml)ra. Ii^ 1888 he was elected and ordained a ruling elder of the Presbyterian Church of .\]haml)ra, California, and the same season chosen to represent the Session in the Synod of the I'aciflc. which met in Pasadena. In 1890, bv the advice of his physician, he sold out his music business and purchased a fruit farm at Duarte, ujion which he con- tinued to reside until his death. W'hilv living in Duarte he was a member and ruling elder of tiie Presbyterian Church of Monrovia, two miles away. He was universally beloved, a man of fine social f|ualities and keen ))usiness sagacitv. I 'rot. Silas M. St-c-n was married !)y the Rev. Moses D. A. Steen. near Worth.ington. Franklin Coy(i Steen, the third child and only son of Col. Josiah Y. and Rebecca C. Steen, was born at the home of his parents, near the forks of Brush Creek, tliree and a half DESCENDANTS OK ROBERT STEEN. 1 53 miles east of Winchester, Ohio, and two miles northwest of the Mt. Leigh Presbyterian Church, Alay 15, 1845. Here, upon the farm, he grew to manhood, assisting his father in sunmier rnd attending school in winter. He early united with the ^It. Leigh Presb}terian Church, of which he is still a consistent and useful member. He resided at the forks of Brush Creek, near liis father's liome. for a number of years and assisted him in the work on the farm. Since his father's death, in 1877. he has lived at the old home and cultivated the farm, which he now owns. His post-office address is Winchester. Adams County, Ohio. J. Boyd Steen was mar- ried by the Rev. Mr. Howe, at the residence of the bride's parents, near Tranc|uility. Ohio, September 2~ , 1870. to Anna Elizabeth Lovett, a daughter of Joseph T. and Mar- garet Ann Lovett. slie having been born near Tranquility, Ohio, September 2y, 1845, ^^^^ died at their own home July 6, 1877. aged 31 years, 8 months and 9 days. J. Boyd Steen was married a second time by the Rev. Mr. Smith, at the residence of John T. Beveridge, near Buck Run. Ohio, Sep- tember 28, 1898. 10 Mrs. \'i?nna \'ictoria Lewis, of Newport, Ohio, a daughter of John Wilson and Sarah Catherine Rogers, who reside near Newport, Adams County, Ohio, and a widow of \'ernon D. Lewis, she having been born in Adams County, Ohio, March 26, 1863, and married to \'er- non Douglas Lewis September 29, 188 1, who died January 15, 1888. Residence, three and a half miles east of Win- cliester, Ohio. The following are the children of J. Boyd Steen : /• — Herbert Othello Steen. the eldest son of J. Boyd and Anna E. Steen. was born at the home of his parents, three and one-halt miles east of Winchester, Ohio, September 2i, 1871. He lived in his father's home until 1893, when he removed to Piinceville, Illinois, where he remained two years, and then returned to Ohio, and is engaged in farm- ing. H. Othello Steen was married by the father of the bridfe, the Rev. James McXelin, at his home, near l)un- kinsville, Adam? County. Ohio, August 28. 1895. to Min- nie Morence McXelin, whose mother's maiden name was Anne McCleran. she having been born near Dunkins- ville, Ohio, April 12. 1868. Residence. Seman. Ohio. 154 BIOGRAPHY OF THK STEEN FAMILY. //. — ^^Joseph Orris Steen, the second son of J. Boyd and Anna E. Steen, was born at the home of his parents, April 9, 1873, and brought up on the farm. He is by occupa- tion a farmer. J Orris Steen was married by the Rev. J. W. Shumaker, at his residence in West Union. Ohio, to Jessie Ida Nea), a daughter of John Randolph and Emma Jane Neal. Residence, forks of Brush Creek, three and a hah' miles east of Winchester, Ohio. ///. — James Earnest Steen, the third son of J. Boyd and Anna E. Steen, was born at the home of his parents, at the forks of Brush Creek, August 30. 1874. and brought up on the farm. He is by occupation a farmer. Resi- dence, three and one-half miles east of Winchester, Ohio. IV. — Alinor Yates Steen. the fourth and youngest son of J. Boyd and Anna E. Steen, was born at the family residence, at the forks of Brush Creek, three and one-half miles east of Winchester, Ohio, January 19, 1877, on the day of his grandfather's death. He lived for some years in the home of his uncle, Jolm T. Beveridge, and for a while with his Grandfather Lovett, neat Newport, Ohio. He is now (1900) a teache*" of penmanship in a College at Dallas, Texas. V. — Infant daughter, the fifth child and only daughter of J. Boyd Steen, the only child of his second wife, Manna D. Lewis .Steen, was born at the family home, east of \\'in- chester, Ohio, March 4, 1900, and died the same day. 4. Sarah Emeline Steen, called '"Emma," the fourth child, the third and youngest daughter of Col. Josiah Y. and Rebecca C. Steen, was born at the home of her parents, near the forks of Brush Creek, three and a half miles east of Win- chester, Ohio, and two miles northwest of the Mt. Leigh Presbyterian Church, November 19, 1847, where she spent her youthful days. She was educated in the common schools of the neighborhood. She early united with the church and has lived a devout, noble, and useful Christian life. vShe was kind-hearted, generous, energetic, sprightly in her disposition, and has always had many friends. S. Emma Steen was married by the Rev. David Van Dyke, at the residence of her parents. November i, 1870, to Henry Harrison Redke'y, a son of John and Rachel Redkey, he having been born near Marshall, Highland Countv, Ohio, Mks. Kapja Sti;i:\ Rkpkky. DESCENDANTS OF KOBEKT STEEN. I57 March 1, 183^ — a farmer. Henry H. Redkey enlisted as a soldier in the Union Army at Sugar Tree Ridge, ( )hio. August 10, 1862, in Company I, Eighty-ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and held the office of Sergeant, serving his country faithfully until the close of the war. He was captured by the enemy in the battle of Chickamauga. Georgia, September 20, 1863, and held a prisoner in Rich- mond, Virginia; Danville, Virginia, and AndersonviUe, Georgia, far nineteen months, during which he suffered greatly until the war was at an end. He was honorably dis- charged from the service at Camp Chase, near Columbus. Ohio. June 8, 1865. Henry H. Redkey, ever since his mar- riage, in 1870, has resided upon his own farm, near Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland Count}', Ohio, a devout Christian, a prosperous farmer, and a man of influence, who has twice been elected to represent his county in the Ohio State Legis- lature. His post-office address is Sugar Tree Ridge, Ohio. To them were born the following children: /. — Cora Edith Redkev, the eldest child of Hon. Henry H. and S. Emma Steen Redkey, was born near Sugar Tree Ridge, Oiiio, November 20, 1871, where she was brought up. She was married by the Rev. W. J. Baker, at the home of lier ])arcnts, ( )ctolier 15, i8()0, to Frank Homer Hetherington, a son of C)eorge and Keziah Hetherington. he having been born in Sugar Tree Ridge, Ohio. October 2. 1867, and died in Hillsboro. Ohio. October 2. 18(^7. aged 30 years. iM-ank H. Hetherington was a merchant, residing for several \ears in vSugar Tree Ridge, and after- wards removed to Hillsboro. Ohio, where Mrs. Cora E. Hetherington still resides with her family. To Frank H. and C\)ra Iv i lulierington were l)nrn in ."^ugar Tree Kidge. ( )liio, iIk following children: /. Infant son was born August 9. 1891, and died the same dav. -'. kuby Lilian Hctlierington w.'is l)()rn Se])temlH'r 3. l8ij2.' ?. llenry F.dwin 1 I etherington was born ."September 2y. T894. 7. Roger Iv'irl I lei herington was born Sei)teniber j8, 1 8(j6 158 BIOvlRAPHY OF THK STEKN FAMILY. //.-T-Edwiii Stanley Redkey, the second child and eldest son or Hon. Henry H. and S. Emma Steen Redkey, was born at the home of his parents, near Sugar Tree Ridge, Ohio, January 13, 1877, and brought up on the farm. Resi- dence, near Sugar Tree Ridge, Ohio. ///. — Nellie Blanche Redkey, the third child and second daughter of Hon. Henry H. and S. Emma Steen Redkey, was born at the home of her parents, near Sugar Tree Ridge, Ohio, November 8, 1878, and brought up in her father's family, where she still resides (1900) — a music teacher by profession. IV. — Harry Starling Redkey, the fourth child and second son of Hon. Henry H. and S. Emma Steen Redkey, was born at the hom.e of his parents, near Sugar Tree Ridge, Ohio, June 11, 1880, and brought up on his father's farm — 'now a student at Valparaiso, Indiana (1900). Resi- dence, near Sugar Tree Ridge, Ohio. V. — Mary Eilian Redkey, the third daughter, the fifth and youngest child of Hon. Henry H. and S. Emma Steen Redkey, was born on her father's farm, near Sugar Tree Ridge, Ohio. April 10, 1886, and still resides there with her parents. I BOOK TWO, DESCEXDAXTS OF JAMES STEEX James Steen was horn in Ireland, pro1)al)l}- near a place called "The \'o\v,"" in. County Antrim, Province of L'lster, al)out 1734, and came into the British Colonies in America ahout 1755. He finally settled in L'nion District, South Carolina, where he married a ?^Iiss Bogard and hrouqht up his family. He was a soldier in the Revokitionary War, and was killed in the hattle of King's Alountain. October 7. 1780. James Steen was of Scotch-Irish descent, hut was horn in Ireland, and with the multitiule of inmiigrants came into the British Colonies ii\, America near the middle of the Eighteenth Century, along with his brothers, and perhaps his father's fam ily. They landed in Xew ^^)rk, but soon afterwards made their way into T'ennsyhnnia, wlieri' they all ccnuinued to reside for a while. James Steen was ]irol)al)l\- a son of Richard Steen ( ?), whose ancestors came into Ireland with Oliver Cromwell, about 1649, ^^^^ settled first in Kalinski, County Down, and afterwards located in County Antrim, where they had live', and became one of the largest land own- ers and slave-holders in the district. He brought up a large family of ehildren, and as soon as they married ofif he settled .ipon them each one valuable lands and several slaves. He had no political aspirations, but locik great interest in the organized militia, and was the Colonel of a regiment for many years. He is reported to have been a model Christian man. a pillar in the Presbyterian Churcli, a philanthropist, universally res]3e>'ted and honored ivv iiis sterling worth. To himself and \\ife were l>orn the foUoning thirteen children: 1. Mary Steen, the eldest daughter of Col. Gideon antl Xaomi Townsend Steen, was born near Santuck, Union District, South Carolina, June 12. 1817, and brought up in her father's home. She was married in the winter of 1838 to John Keas- ler. They resided in I'nion District, South Carolina. To them was born one child, as follows: /. — Alary Jane Keasler who I'vc-d in I'nion District. South Carolina. 2. Douisa >teen. the ^eroiid (lauglUer of Col. Gideon and Xaonu 'J'. .Steen, was born near Santuck. L'nion District. vSouth Carolina, X'ovember 15, 1818. and l)rought up in the liome of her parents. She ^\as marrieil in the autunm of 1837 to Jamrs Rochester. Residence, l'nion\ilU'. Smnh Carolina. 3. v^arah Ann Steen. the third daugh.ter of Col. Gideon and Xaomi T. ."-^teen. was born near Santuck. I'nion District. South Carolina. Alarch 12. 1820, and brought up at the hom;' of her parents. She v as married in Tanuarv. . to loli;i Crocker. -j. Jane Ste:n. ilic f-mrth daugliter of Col. Gideon and .\aomi '1 . Steen, was born at the home ol her ]iarent<. near Santuck South Carolina. December 10. 1821. where she was brought up. v'^Ik' was nianird in the a"tunni of iS^) to lames Keas- ler. ( 1:2 ) 178 DIOGRAI'IIV OP THE ST.PlvN FAMILY'. 5. William Sleen, the fifth child and eldest son of Col. Gideon and Naomi T. Steen, was born at the home of his parents, near Santuck, South Carolina, .April 29, 1823, and died in Lowndes County, Mississippi, December i, 1888. in the 66th year of his age. He was a successful and prosperous farmer. He was married in ITnion District, South Carolina, December 16, 1851, to Sarah Palmer, a daughter of Ellis and Nancy Palmer, she having been born January 15, 1828. Family residence, Steenston, Mississippi. To them was born one child. /. — Marion Lillian Steen, a d.nughter of William and Sarah Palmer Steen, was born in Union District, South Caro- lina, September 13, 1855. She was married in CarroUton, ■a Alabama, March 2, 1875, to F. M. Bell, by whom she had eight children, as follows: I. Sarah M. Bell. 2 Anna Maud Bell. 5. William Marvin Bell. 4. Charles Gideon Bell. 5. Cora LiUian Bell. 6. Minta Frances Bell. 7. Joseph Steen Bell. . 8. Kate Morris Bell. 6. Frances E. Steen, the sixth child and fifth daughter of Col. Gideon and Naomi T. Steen, was born near Santuck. South Carolina, December 6, 1S24.. She was married in 1846 to John Taylor. Residence, Unionville, South Carolina. 7. John Steen, the seventh child and second son of Col. Gideon and Naomi 1'. Steen, was born in LInion District, South Carolina, June 23, 1827. 8. Thomas Steen, the eighth child and third son of Col. Gideon and Naomi T. Steen, was born near Santuck, South Carolina, December to, 1828, and was brought up on his father's farm. PTe Vv'as married in Union District, South Carolina, Decem- ber 12. 1852, to Nancy Gregorv. They keep a boarding house. Residence, Pacolet, Spartansburgh County. South Carolina. To them were born thirteen children, as follows: / — John Steer;, the eldest S(in of Thomas and Nancy G. Steen. was born T;nniary 4, 1854. Mrs. EijZAr.K'iii Stkkx Gossktt I DKscExr-Axrs of jA^rKs steex. ibi //. — Leonora Stecn. the second cliikl and eldest daughter of Thomas and Xavicv C. Steen, was born June 23, 1855. ///. — Infant daughter of Thomas and Nancy G. Steen, a twin sister of the preceding, was born June 23. 1855, and died the same day. JV. — '\Vi!!iam Ste-jn. the fourth child and second son of Thomas and Xancy (t. Steen. was born June 26, 1857. I'. — ^Jary Steen, the fifth child and third daughter of Thomas and Xnncv G. Steen, was born June 26, 1857, a twin sister of the preceding. VI. — Gideon Steen — / V/. — X'aomi Steen — twin children of Thomas and X'ancy G. Steen, were born Jul\ 19. 1859. nil. — George Stecn, the eighth child and fourth son of Thomas and X'ancy G. Steen, was born June 30. 1861. IX. — \'irginia Stecn. the ninth cliild and fifth daughter of Thomas and Xancy G. Steen, was born January 27, 1865. A'. — James Steen. the tenth child and fiftli son of Thomas and Xancv Ci. Steen. wa.s born August 22. 1866. XI. — X^ancy Steen. called "Xannie," the eleventh child and sixtli daughter ot Thomas and X^ancy G. Steen, was bom Marcli 26, i8(Hj. A7/. — Ida Steen, th.e twelfth child and seventh daughter of Thomas and X"^ancy (t. Stecn, was born February 20, 1872 A7//. — Eva Steen. the thirteentli child of Thomas and Xancy G Steen. iIk eighth and youngest daughter, was born July 3. i^y,^. 9. XancN Stern, the ninth child and sixth daughter of Col. Gideon and Xaomi T. Steen, was born near Santuck. Union District. South Carcjlina, May 30. 1830, and brought up in her father's famil) . She was married A|)ril 10. 1849, to ^^'illiam Gregory- — a farmer — who joined the army in iS()!. and was killed in battle (hiring the war. To them were born vi\ rhilcheii, •hrre sons and three daugluers. as follows. Residence. l'nion\ille. South Carolina. /. — S. J. Gregory was born Septeniber 24, 1851. 1 82 BIOGEAPHY OF TI-!E STEEN FAMILY. //.- — B. G. Gregory — ///. — C. C. Gregory — twin children, were l)orn March 2, 1854. IV.- — WiUiam B. Gregor}- was born Jime 15, 1856. V. — i\I. E. Gregory was born l\Iay 13, 1858. VI. — V. T. Gregory was born June 13, i86t. 10. George Steen, the tenth child and fourth son of Col. Gideon and Xaomi T. vSteen, was born in Union District, South Carolina, September 26, 183 1. 11. Elizabeth Steen, the eleventh child and seventh daughter of Col. Gideon and Naonn T. Steen, was born near Santuck, Union District, South Carolina, January 26. 1833, and died August 20, 1869. aged 36 years, 6 months and 25 days. She was married at the residence of her parents, near San- tuck, South Carolina, August 29, 1854, to Pleasant Toller- son Gossett, a son of John and Katherine Gossett, he having been born m Spartansburgh District, South Carolina, August 24, 1826, and died in 1870. To them were born, in Spartansburgh District, South Carolina, nine children, as follows: /. — ^lartha Jane Gossett, the eldest daughter of Pleasant T. and Elizabeth Steen Gossett, was born July 3, 1855, ^^^ died April 2, 1879. aged 23 years. 8 months and 29 days. She was married December 21, 1873, to Richmond W. Stone, by whom she had three children, as follows: 1. Elizabeth Stone v/as born December 7, 187a. 2. John Arthur Stone was l)orn Octol^er 7, 1877. ?. Katherine Stone was l^orn .March 27. 1879. //. — Xancy Zipora Gossett, the second daughter of Pleasant T. and Elizabeth Steen Gossett, was born June 24, 1856. She Mas married April 26. 1874, to John AI. Kirbv. of Pacolet ^lills. 1)\- \vhom she had six children, as follows: /. Hiram W'asliingtun Kirby was liorn v'-^eptember 20, 1875. 2. \''ictor Hamiitiin Kirl)}- was Ijorn May 8, 1877. J. Walter Edgar ]\irl)}- was born June o, 1879. 4. Giles Evan Uir])y was born Septeml:)er 13. 1880. 5. John Earl Kii-|)\- was horn April 4, 1882. James P. Gossf,tt. I 1 ])KSCK.\'r)AXTS OF TAMl'S STEKN. 185 o. Martha FJizabeth Kirhy was borr. March 26, 1884. ///. — Hninia Klizabeth Gosseti. the third (laughter of I'leasant T. an:i he had the great misfortune to lose his mother, and in 1870 his father died. The orphan hoy liyed among relatives In Spartanshurgh County u.ntil he was fifteen years old. when he started out in the woidd poor and uneducated, to battle for himself. No boy ever had eloomier prospects. l.'Ut it is just to young Gossett to say that no boy battled Ir.irder for success than he. At the end of three years ho saved $1'M). He was poor, but proud and ambitious, and .letermined to put that $100 where it would yield the largest dividend. 1 he youth was thoughtful, affable and bright, and had seen enough of the world to convince him that a man without an education must expect a rough time of it in this world. So he delormined without hesitation to put his first earnings into his head. He bought his own provisions and hired his cooking done. With this start he began the work of educating himself, matiiculating in the Pacolet High School, then under the management of Prof. L. B. Haynes. Renting a f.w acres of land, young Gossett put every spare moment into his cotton patch, and by sheer force of will and indom- itable energy he succeeded in supplementing his original 1 86 BIOGRAPHY OF THii STKI'N FAMILY. $100. Thus he went on for three years, overcoming every difficulty and removing every obstacle, at the same time winning the coniidence and admiration of his neighbors and associates. The writer of this sketcli was one of young Gossett's last teachers. It gives him peculiar pleasure to testify to the dauntless courage and unmistakable manhood of the boy who was not bo'.n to dnirn, but who struck the world squarely in the face, until abundant success has crowned his efforts. I stand with hat off in the pi-esenco of the man who knows no defeat, but whom a high sense of honor and unflinching courage led on to "confidence and competence," two things to be desired by all noble-minded men. At the end of three years young Gossett apflied to the County Examining Board of Spartans- burgh County for a license to teach. He won a first-grade cer- tificate and taught a school three months, to the entire satis- faction of patrons and school authorities. At the end of that time he accepted a clerkship in the store of Rogers & Clink- scales, at Williamston, Anderson County, South Carolina. Here he soon became very popular as a salesman and as a young man of sterling worth. After two years he obtained a better position and better salary at Greenville, South Carolina, in the wholesale and retail hardware establishment of Wilkins, Poe & Co. In this larger field young Gossett soon made for himself an enviable reputation. Step by step he arose in the mercantile world, until he is the owner of a large and successful shoestore in Anderson, South Carolina, and ti'aveling agent, or salesman, for the Bay State Shoe and Leather Company, of New York, one of the largest establishments of the kind in the Union. Mr. Gossett now commands a fine salary, has accumulated considerable property, and is a popular and prominent citizen. While at Wiliiamston he met and wed Miss Sallie Brown, eldest daughter of Dr. B. F. Brown, the leading physician of that town. The Browns are ranked among the first families in the up-country, and Miss Sallie, the accomplished young lady whose hand Mr. Gossett won, holds two diplomas from the Wiliiamston Female College, the first female college in the State in point of scholarship and general excellence. Besides fighting his own battles successfully, Mr. Gossett has helped his younger brothers up the ascent of life's hill. In the midst of his prosperity he is never unmindful of the interests of those whom he loves, or of any j^oung man struggling hard against the tide of life. James P. Gossett Avas married in ^Mlliamsto^, South Carolina, Xovember 20, 1883, to Miss Sallie A. Brown, a (laughter of Dr. B. F. Brown. To them have been born the following- seven children. Residence, "The Oaks," W'illiamston. South Carolina. /. Benjamin Brown Gossett was born August 8. 1884. 2. vSarah Klizaljeth Gossett was born January 15, 18S6. 5. James Pleasant Gossett, Jr., was born March i. 1888. 4. Ralph Gossett was born January 10, 1890. 5. Mabel Gossett was born November 22, 1892. Thomas 11 (iOSSi-.tt. Di;SCi;x.',iANTS oF lAMl-.S S'I'UKX. 189 0. Margery •lO'^sc'tt was Ixjrn Fcbruarx- 13. 1S95. 7. Editli (jossett was l^ovn August 26. 1896. ]'I. — William George Beaty (jossett, the sixth child and the third son of Pleasant T. and Elizabeth Steen Gossett, was born May 18. 1863 — a prosperous merchant. Residence, Anderson. South Carolina. VII. — Tliomas iienrv Gossett. the seventh child and fuiuth son of Pleasant T. and Elizabeth Steen Gossett. was born in Spartansburghi County. South Carolina. May 5. 1865. where he was brought uj). lie is a man of fine social qualities and keen lui'^iness sagacity, and has prospered greatly. His great-great-grandfather. John Gossett. came from h'rance, and was of Xorm.an origin, and the i)resent family of Gosseits seem to jiossess the good ([ualities of the Huguenots. Thcimas 11. ("iossctt is in business in Xew ^'ork City, with Juhii II. Graliam & Co.. wholesale and retail dealers in hardware, and manufacturers" agents. 113 Chambers Street, Xew Vork. Xew York. Vlfl. — Edgar Coiixerse Gossett. the eighth child and fifth son of Pleasant T. and Elizabeth Steen Gossett. was born in S])artansl)urgi; Comity. South Carolina. April 2. 1867. He was married in iV-'colei. Sotuh Carolina. March 20. 1887. to -Miss .\lar\ .\1 Tliomas .-he ha\ing been born .\ugust 13, l8C>iy. To them were born the following children. Kesidence. Spartan^bmgh. South Carolina. 7. Clyde r>. Gossett was born .\])ril 1. i8<;i. and die;' .\])ril -\^. i8(;i . 2 I'.rnest \\. G-issett was born .Max 20. l8<)2. ?. Pearl lumice Gossett \\a^ born Ma\- 20. i8(j2. and died June 12. i8(|j. The two las' named were twins. /A. — Ivlward I'.o.Im/ Gossett. the niiuh child and sixth son of Pleasant T. and l-".lizabeth Steen Gossett. a twin firother of I"",dgar Converge (nKsftt, was Ixirn .\prll 2. 1807. He was married a' I'acoKi, South C'arolina, .\pril 24. 1887. to .Miss .Xanc\ .\mi .^mitlt, ^hv ha\ing been born Decem- ber 4. 1867. To tlu-m the following children were born Kesidence. .Xndi-rson, South Carolina. /. Claude ^'oung Gossett was born Ma\- 2(). 1888. 2. .\nna \ irginia Gossett was born .\la\ lO. i8<)0. ^. v^^allie ."~^hea (*i(>setl was born I )ecrndur 4. iXi)2. 190 lUOCRAI'llV Ol' TH]-; STKKX FAMILY. J2. AEargaiet Steen, the twelfth child and eighth daughter of Col. Gideon and Xaomi T. Steen. was born near Santuck, Union District, South Carolina, April 3, 1835. She was married m the sunnner of 1851 to William Stewart. 13. Xaomi Steen, the thirteenth child and ninth daughter of Col. Gideon and Xaomi Townsend Steen, was born near Santuck. l^'nion District, South Carolina, January 12, 1839, where she was brought up. She was married at the same place to James Knhng. Residence, Pacolet, South Carolina. II. — Xirah Steen, a daughter ol and Sarah Steen. (a granddaughter of the James Steen who came from Ireland and was killed ui the battle of King's Mountain, and a sister of Col. Gideon Steen,) was born in L'nion District, South Carolina, December 24, 1708. yShe was married to A\'illiam Hewitt, by whom slie had three children, all iDorn in l'nion District, -vSouth Carolina. 1. vSarah Hewitt. 2. Ashley Hewitt. 3. Rulh Hewitt. HI. — Jane Steen, the third child and second daughter of anfl vSarah Steen, a sister of Col. Gideon Steen, was born near Santuck, Union District, South Carolina, January 14, 1801. She was married at the same place to Al^raham Stowers, or .Sti'urs. Tliey remoyed to .\labama, where they brought up a I'amily of children. I\ . — J( h.n Campbell Steen, the fomtii child and secontl son of • and Sarah Steen, (a brother of Col. Gideon Steen, and a grandson, of the James Steen wlic was killed in the l)attlc of King's Mountain, South C^arolina, ( )ctober 7. 1780,') ^•/as b!)rn in Unif'U Di'-trict, South Carolina, near Santuck, .\])ril 15, 1805, and cHe;' near Washington, Da\'icss County. Indian:!. December 5, 1878, aged y^i^ \ears, 7 months and 20 da\s. lie w'ls married near L'nion, South Carolina. March jS. i>'28. to riic'hi' (iregorw who died near Washington. Indiana. ( )ctober 5, 1850. In the \ car 1837 lolni C. Steen remcyed from Soiuli C'avoliua with his familw and located ui)()n a farm near \\ a~hi;igtoii, I )a\-ie^s C'ountx'. Indiana, where xhvv . Hollingsworth. she having been born in Indiana April 11, 1824. and died January 21. 1882. To this marriage were born six children: 6. Xanc}- .Xaomi v^teen, the sixth child of John Campbell Steen, and the eldest by his second wife, Angeline Hollings- worth. was born near Washington. Indiana. December 8, 1853. and died at Ihxjwnwood. Misscniri, March 4. 1896. She was married in Daviess Coitnty. Indiana, .\ugust 5, 1875. to George C. Harrell, he having been born August 9. 1856 Residence, Campbell. Missoiui. To George C. and X'ancy Xaomi Steen Harrell were born the following nine children: /. — IJertie Si'l)asti;;ii Harrell was born ( October 2(), 1876. //. — Jesse Campl)eil Harrell was l)()rn July 21. 1878. ///. — Austin Eathii Harrell was born ( )ctober 11. 1879. //•'. — Kzra Jacob llarrcll was born h\'bruar\- 2^. 1881. / '. — |ose]i]iinc Ab'i'dora Harrell was born Ma\ 23. 1883. / '/. — Ivlith l.i^w Harrell was i)orn |anuar\ jj,. 1885. I'll. — IJenjaniin Wali^ Harrell was born Januarv 29. 1888. J'lJf.—.\(\-d Xellie llarreli was horn December 8. 1889. /.v. — h'rank ( )tis llarreli was born l"'ebruar\ K). 1893. ~. l'"liza Ann Steen, ihe siAenth child of John Campbell Steen. and the : Ann Catherine Steen, the sixth child and second daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Eleanor Cunningham Steen, was born in Union District, South Carolina. July /; 1842, and died in Chickasaw Count}'. Mississippi. July 7, 1892, aged 50 years. She was married in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. April 10, 1866, to Robert Bankhead Marion, he having been born January 26, 1837. To them were born twelve children. Residence, Houlkr.!, ^Mississippi. /.^r\iar\' Jane Alarion was born in Chickasaw County, Mis- sissippi, July 2, 1867, and was married December 9, 1885, to Robert Martin Hulsell, by whom she had two children. 1. Annie Tarethea Hulsell was born September 25, 1886. 2. India Elma Hulsell was born December i, 1889. //. — Hattie Alenia Marion, the second daughter of Robert B. and \v.n C. Steen Marion, was l)orn in Chickasaw Countv, Mississippi, June 29, 1868, and was married Xovember 30, 1887, to William Hance Harris. /// — Frances Rosella Marion was born October 25, 1869, and died August 20, 1884. //'. — Xeel}' Howe Marian, the fourtli child and eldest son of Robert B. and Ann C. v^^tccn Clarion, was liorn Febru- ary IT,, 187 1. !'. — flattie Lulu Marion was born .\pril 8, 1872. / '/. — Th')nias iiankhcid Marion was bornOctober it, 1873. fV/. — James West .Marion was born h'ebruarv lo. '875. DESCEMJAXTS OF T-\->rKS STEEX. 205 ]'III — Xannie Kate Marion was born June 11. 1876. and died February 15. 1878. AY. — Maggie Alberta MarioTi was born Marcb 15. 1878. A'. — William Robert. Marion was born December 2}^, 1879. XI. — IJessie Lee Marion was born September ]=,. 1881. A7/. — John Cunningham Marion was l)orn October 21. 1883. and died August 20. 1884, aged 0 months and 29 days. 7. Amanda Harriet Steeii. the seventh child and third daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Eleanor Cunningham Steen. was born in Union District. South Carolina. August 28. 1845. She was married in Chickasaw Count\ , Mississippi. Decem- ber 22, 1869. to Francis Tavlor Clarion, lie having been born Xovember 9. 1846. To them were l)orn twelve children, and all who lived to maturity professed their faith in Christ and united with the Presbyterian Church. Residence. Houlka, Chickasaw County. Mississippi. /. — Tda .\nn Marion was born October 9. 1870. and died October 19. 1886. aged 16 vears and 10 days. //. — Mary Melvina M irion was born December 11. 1871. ///. — Thomas D.'uid Marion was born March 19. 1873. /r. — Janet Eugenia Marion was born September 4. 1874. V. — William Patrick Marion was born February 16, 1876. ]'I. — James Har-.-ey Marion was born December 21. 1877. VII. — John Alexander Clarion was born August 26. 1879. r///. — George McXeely Marion was born January 18. 1881. IX. — Robert Xewton Marion was born December 6, 1882. A'. — X'ellie Ro>e Marion \vas born Januar\ 2, 1885. A7. — Caroline Frances .Marion was iiorn .\pril 7. 1887. A7/. — Edward v^nuth .Marion was b(irn Sei)lember 24, 1888. \'T. — Eleanor Steen. the sixth child and third daughter of and Sarah Steen. (a full rth Carolina, September 13, 1824. Residence. McCaskill. Chesterfield County, Soutl) Carolina. To Joseph and Eliza.lieth .A. Steen were born the following children: /. — Sarah Elizabeth Steen was l)orn' in Cliesterfield District, South Carolina, April 18. 1844. She was married to Robert Lee Taylor, he having been born in Chesterfield District. South Carolina. August 28. 1836. To Robert L. and Sarah E. Steen Taylor were born nine children, as fol- lows. Residence, Colbert. Indian Territory. 7. Daniel v^mile\" Ta\l(M- was born Marcii 18. 1867. 2 Robert Ad\ Lee Tayh-r was born Xovember 11. 1870. ?. \\'illiam DufFey Taylor was !)orn l-'ebruarx 20. 1873. 4. John H. Taylor — 5. James P>enjamin Taylor — twin L'hildren, were born .\pril 1. 1875. 208 KlOGRAl'IIV ()\- TIJE STKI'N FAMli,V. 6. Peter Taylor was born November 28, 1877. 7. Minnie Lenora Taylor was born December 25, i( S. Fannie Belle Taylor was born January 20, 1883. p. Thomas Jefferson Taylor was born October, 1891. //. — William Thomas Steen, the second child and eldest son of Joseph and Elizabeth A. Steen, was born in Chesterfield District. South Carolina. September 28, 1845. He was married in Anson County, Xorth Carolina. May 28, 1868, to Eliza F. Musk, she having been born November 16 1848. and died December 9. 1877. aged 29 years and 25 days. To them were born four children. William .Thomas Steen was married a second time. May 8, 1879, to Margaret Catherine Hendrix. To them were born four children. Residence, Gift, Alcorn County. Mississippi. I. — William John Washington Steen, son of William T. and Eliza F. Steen. was born December 30, 1870. 2. Susan Levisa Steen, daughter of W^illiam T. and Eli?:a F. Steen, was born Octol)er 11, 1872. J. Mary Elizabeth Steen, daughter of William T. and Eliza F. Steen. was born . 4. Joseph Thomas Edmund Steen. son of William T. and Eliza F. Steen, was born February 21, 1875. 5. James Clay Sanford Steen, son of William Thomas and Margaret Catherine Steen. was born November 23, 1880^. 6. Samuel Jefferson Hendrix Steen. son of William T. and Margaret C. Steen. was born April 5. 1886. 7. Shellev Ma}' Steen. daughter of W^illiam T. and ]\Iar- garet C. Steen. was born March 18. 1888. 8. Enuna Catherine Lillian Steen, daughter of ^^'illiam Thomas and Alargaret Catherine Steen. was born Sep- tember 25, 1890. ///. — Louisa Jane Steen, ilic third child and second daughter of Josepli and Elizal^eth A. vSteen, was born in Chester- field District, South Carolina, in 1847. She was married to William High, of North Carolina. Residence, near Jefferson Rost-office. Chesterfield Countv, Svnith Carolina. DESCENDANTS OF JAMES STEEN, 209 IV. — James Washington Steen, the fourth child and second son of Joseph and Elizabeth A. Steen, was born in Ches- terfield District, South Carolina, November 28, 1848. He was married in Union County, North Carolina, December 9, 1866, to Nancy Elvina Kiker, she having been born in Union County, North Carolina, November 18, 1848. To them were born four children. Residence, Elmwood, North Carolina. 1. Mary J. V. Steen, the eldest daughter of James W. and Nancy E. Steen, was born October 30, 1867. She was married April 12, 1885, to Moses Waller, by whom she had one child. a. Darwood T. Waller was born March 17, 1890. 2. Susan Cora Steen, the second daughter of James W. and Nancy E. Steen, was born January 5, 1869. ?. Selone L. Steen, the third daughter of James W. and Nancy E. Steen, was born February 7, 1870. She was married May 27, 1888, to J. E. Wilhelm, by whom she had one child. a. Horace C. Wilhelm was born .\ugust 15. 1890. 4. Margaret Elvina Steen, the fourth daughter of James W. and Nancy E. Steen, was born January 19, 1874. V. — Mary Frances Steen, the fifth child and third daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth A. Steen, was born in Chester- field District, South Carolina, March 5, 1849. ^^^^ ^^'^^ married in Alcorn County, Mississippi, October 20, 1876, to Gen. Taylor Smith, he having been born in Desoto, Mississippi, February 16, 1850. To them were born six children, as follows. Residence, Gift, xA.lcorn County, Mississippi. /. Joseph Ednuind .Smith was born January 16, 1877. 2. Sarah Ann Onia vSniith was born October 11, 1879. 5. William Thomas Smith was born September 14, 1881. 4. Susan Jennette Smith was born January 27, 1883. 5. Jesse Sanford Smith was born February 7. 1885. 6. Ernest Cleveland Smith was l)orn August 16, 1890. VI. — Edmund Daniel vSteen, the sixth child and third son of Joseph and Elizabeth A. Steen, was born in Chesterfield District, South Carolina, in 1852. He was married and (14) 2IO BIOGRAPHY OF THE STKEN 'FAMILY. removed to'Texas — a farmer. Residence, near Denison, T^xas. VlJ. — Susan Adeliiie Steen, tiie seventh child and fourth daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth A. Steen, was bom in Chesterfield District, South Carolina, November 4, 1855. She was married April 17, 1872, to William Chapman Stanley, by whom she had seven children. Residence, Mt. Croghan, Chesterfield County, South Carolina. VIII. — Laura Ellen Steen, the eighth child and fifth daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth A. vSteen, was born in Anson County.. North Carolina, February 3, 1857. She was mar- ried by the Rev. W. H. Moore, in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, November 16, 1882, to Augustus Sullivan — a farmer — he having been born in Chesterfield Dis- trict, South Carolina, February 12, 1853. [Previous to 1868 all the divisions in South Carolina were called "Dis- tricts," but since that date the name of "Counties" has been given them, as in other States.] To Augustus and Laura Ellen Steen Sullivan was born one child. Resi- dence, near McCaskill, Chesterfield County, South Caro- lina. I. Leonidas Charles Sullivan was born in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, June 26, 1887. IX. — Emeline Amanda Steen, the ninth child and sixth daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth A. Steen, was born in 1859. ^^''^ ^^'^-^ married to Zach Beecham. Residence, Oak Forest, Iredell County, North Carolina. The fol- lowing members of the Steen family reside at Mt. Cro- ghan, Chesterfield County, South Carolina: William Steen, Jackson Steen, Nancy Gibson, Polly Jordan, and ■ John Steen. IL — Elisha Steen, a son of the James Steen who lived in Chester- field District, South Carolina, and possibly a grandson of the James Steen that was killed in the battle of King's Mountain during the Revolutionary War(?), was born in Chesterfield District, South Carolina. BOOK THREE, DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM STEEN. William Steen was born in Ireland about 1738, came to the British Colonies in America, and after a time located in Union District, South Carolina. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and was wounded in the battle of King's Mountain, Octo- ber 7, 1780. He was married al^out 1772 to Nancy Lusk, and brought up a family of eleven children in Union District, South Carolina. William Steen was Ijorn in Ireland and came to the British Colonies in America near the nnddle of the eighteentii century, and eventually located in South Carolina, near the Great Inroad River. He was a farmer by occupation, a soldier in the Revolu- tionary War, and was wounded and taken prisoner in the battle of King's Mountain, October 7, 1780. He was soon afterwards rescued from the British by a band of Anierican soldiers, among whom was Jacob Neely, whose granddaughter. Margaret Ann Neely, afterwards married Ids grandson, Carroll Jeffries Steen. in Rankin County, Mississippi. The following report was sent to the writer by one of his descendants. When W'illiam Steen was wounded, his wife and three children were in a fort for safety, sixty miles away. One of the children had just died, and at that time lav a corpse. As soon as Mrs. Steen heard of the calamity ('211 ) 212 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STKKN FAMILY. she procured a horse, and leaving her dead child with her friends^ proceeded at once in great haste to her husband. It was late in the afternoon, and she had to travel all alone along the dreary road that sad and gloomy night, and did not reach his side till after daylight the next morning. This brave and heroic act shines in the family until this day as characteristic of them. They are not only politically but religiously enthusiastic and patriotic. Mrs. Steen was a very energetic and intelligent woman, and lived to be eighty-eight years of age. She used to relate to her grand- children many interesting accounts of the trials and hardships of those early struggles and conflicts during the Revolutionary War. One of her grandchildren writes: "She was as true a Christian as the world afifords." Several years after the close of the Revo- lutionary War William Steen started to remove with his family from South Carolina to Mississippi, stopping for a time in Car- roll County, Tennessee, where he was taken sick and died. Not long after his death his wife and all her children, except three, resumed their journey and went on to Lawrence County, Missis- sippi, where they afterwards resided. After their father's death John Steen returned to South Carolina, Sarah Steen marrieJ Thompson Enochs and remained in Tennessee, and Jane Steen married Levi Noble and removed to Texas. Five of the children of William Steen were among the early settlers and influential citizens of Rankin County, Mississippi. All were farmers, and brought up large families. One son located in Holmes County,. Mississippi, and another near Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mis- sissippi. This large family of Wilham Steen has left a numerous posterity. One of the grandsons writes concerning his own family as follows: "We have ten children, and thirty-seven grandchildren. My father had cousins in Alabama. There is a large number of Steens in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, and a number of Steens were in Knox County, Indiana, fifty years ago. cousins to my father. I think it would be a difficult task to count the descendants of the original Steens who came into this country from Ireland, i am almost inclined to think that they are like the descendants of Abraham for multitude. They are also remarkable for strong constitutions. I have never heard of a consumptive or dyspeptic one. T think we should justly be proud of the name of Steen. I have never known one who failed to pay his honest debts. They are remarkable for reverence, hospitality, charity, and industry ; and among this large number I have never DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM STEEN. 213 known or heard a breath of suspicion in regard to their moral character." Captain Isaac V. Enochs, of Terry, Mississippi, another grandson of William Sceen, in 1893, wrote as follows: "I have some reputation for an extraordinary memory. I certainly feel surprised at the distinctness with which memory photographs my old grandmother, as she and my mother coddled together over their domestic work, and grandmother, with her quaint Gaelic expressions and brogue, recounted to my mother the history that I now see reached back into the centuries. I can even see myself as I lay around with my heels up and drank down the curiosity — feeling such stimulating draughts — as she told of the Trans-Atlantic history of her old uncles, and great-uncles and aunts. As I remember, the Steens and Lusks were pure Orange Irish and Presbyterians, while their English cousins, the Hayes, were Welsh. My Grandfather Steen was wealthy when he was married. I have often seen a little unique trunk, or strong box, covered with ox hide, holding something over a gallon, which he placed in his wife's keeping, filled with English guineas, but the old stronghold impressed my young imagination with the 'what might have been.' When the Revolutionary War had closed, and grandpa was dead, his property was reduced to the owner- ship of one negro woman 'Milly,' which grandfather had pur- chased in my motiier's name, the evening after he had accidentally clipped ofT the fingers of her right hand with a broad-axe. And just here hangs an example of Irish generosity, in this, that this woman and her progeny were passed back into the estate. Thus it happened that the nimiber of her children corresponded with the number of grandma's children, so that each had a negro to begin life with, and they all, except Uncle Thompson and Aunt Sallie Enochs, afterwards became thrifty slave-owners. A his- tory of the Steens without their connection with the Enochs would be like a three-wheeled wagon. The old families were related through the Hays, or Hayes. I am not sure about the orthogra- phy. My Grandmother Steen's mother was a Hays. My Grand- mother Enochs' mother was a Hays, she and grandfather being related, I don't know how, through the Hays. It is the General Jackson Hays. Gen. Harry Hays, of New Orleans, and his still more celebrated brother, Jack Hays, who killed on the streets of San Francisco its then marshal, were grandsons of mv grandmother's brother. This was the connecting link between '^l^ BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY the old Steens and Enochs, or Enos, as it was in old German, or more recent English history. My great-grandfather, Enoch Gabriel Enos, was a round-headed Welshman, and a follower of Cromwell. He made himself too conspicuous — a well-known family trait. And right here let me compare the distinguishing characteristics of the connecting families. The Enochs are will- ful, aggressive, while the Steens are won'tful, cautiously stubborn ■It has been said of your correspondent that he has all the aggres- siveness of the Enochs and the stubbornness of the Steens, minus their caution. In the decapitation of Charles II., and after the fall of his great leader, my grandfather, Gabriel Enochs, smuggled liis.way with the Hays (who were British sailors) across the Atlantic and hid himself away in the mountains of Southwest Virginia and North Carolina till the Revolutionary War was well .under way. My grandfather and grandmother Steen came from Ireland, and lived near the line of North and South Carolina. Thither my great-grandfather went when he dared, and the two related families were raised up together. And when the young State of Tennessee began to come mto notice, both families migrated thither, except the eldest son of each, and were raised ,up in the shadow of the Hermitage, each feeling proud of the •blood of its hero and central figure. I remember with zest the •accounts my father and uncles used to give of their fun with the Crocketts, and the pride they had in the denouement of the only break that ever existed in a lifelong relation between the Crock- etts and our family There were so many more of our folks than of the Crocketts, tlie whole trouble was to be settled by Uncle Thompson Enochs and David Crockett knocking it out in a single fight ; but when 'Bill' Crockett saw that Uncle Thompson was getting the best of it, he brought on an additional scrimmage -with my father. Of course, they used to teU us the Crocketts got .the worst of it. I have never heard the Crockett version of the afifiiir. This I know, however, that the old men shed sincere tears when David Crockett fell at the Alamo. When grandpa had been gone to the war nearly two years, getting a furlough to return, he was shot through the body when within two miles of home. The Tory neighliors, knowing the sorrow that was already in that home, placed him upon a litter and took him to his already distressed family. 'Polly' was dead and laid upon the •cooling board. 'Can a mother forget her offspring?' I have fhcard grandmother sav: 'Yes. when I saw the greater sorrow, it DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM STEEN. 215 was now 4 P.M. — I caught up Polly's body and laid it upon a clothes shelf in the back room. The next morning, at 9 o'clock, I wanted clothes that were upon that shelf, and found my dead child that 1 had forgotten till then.' Grandpa survived the wounds, but was never well. Grandma kept as a memento — and I have seen the red bandanna kerchief that she and her Tory neighbors, without a doctor, drew through his body, in accord- ance with the vulgar idea of the surgery of that period. Silas Steen, the youngest son. died in 1857, aged about 56 years, which would indicate that grandpa lived into the present century." Captain Enochs concludes a communication of many pages as follows: "One more morsel I will give you in pride, and I can say just pride. Five v/eeks ago 1 spent a Sunday and ni^ht with my afflicted double cousin, Carroll J. Steen, who has recently lost the wife of his youth. 'Cousin Isaac' said he, 'I regard our family, taken as a wliole. as a wonder. You and T can trace them over a century, count them b\ name by the hundreds, and yet not one of them ever came in contact with the laws of his country for a mean thing. No woman ever failed to make a good wife, and not a breath of suspicion ever marred her good name ; and while none have reached extraordinary wealth, all have been good livers.' But you are tired ; so is my hand. "Terry, Mississippi. Isaac V. Enochs." William Steen was married in South Carolina, near the Great r>road River, about 1772, to Nancy Lusk, she having been born in Ireland and died in Mississippi. To them were born eleven children, all l)orn and brought up in South Carolina. Their names were: Jolm, ]\rary, called "Polly"; James. Sarah, called "Sally"; Nathaniel, Elias, Rc»I)crt, Wiiliam", Mary (2d), called "Polly"; Jane, and Silas. CHAPTER I. John Steen, the eklest son of William and Nancy Lusk Steen, was born in South Carolina, near the Great Broad River, about 1774. He was an industrious and prosperous farmer, and made his home in South Carolina until his death. lie was married in 2l6 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. South Carolina to a Miss Jeffries, who came from Virginia into that vState. They were the parents of eight children, two sons and six daughters, as follows: I.-— William Steen, a son of the John Steen who married a Miss Jeffries, was born in South Carolina, and brought up on his father's farm. He was married to a Miss Lusk, a kinsgirl, and a protege of his father. They removed to Mississippi, where they brought up their family. At the time of his death, in ]86o, or 1 86 1, he was a wealthy cotton planter in La Fayette County, Mississippi. One of his daughters married Dr. Wright, who died in Water Valley, Mississippi, in 1893, said to have been the wealthiest man in North Mississippi. In 1893 Dr. Wright had three sons, two of whom were in Birmingham, Alabama, where he had large investments, and one daughter in school. II. — Eliza Steen, a daughter of John Steen who married a Miss Jeffries, was born in South Carolina and brought up in her father's home. She was married to Archibald Stratton, who drowned himself — family taint of insanity. III. — Dorcas Steen, a daughter of John Steen who married a Miss Jeffries, was born in South Carolina. She was married to a Mr. Dean, and rem.oved to Texas. IV, — Sarah Steen, a daughter of John Steen who- married Miss Jeffries, was born in South Carolina, in 1819. She was married ro a Mr. Pearce, and lives in Rankin County, Mississippi They have two sons, who are thrifty men. V. — Lucretia Steen, a daughter of John Steen who married IVIiss Jeffries, was born in South Carolina. She was married to a .Mr. Harrison, and lives in Texas. VI. — Cyrena Steen, a daughter of John Steen who married Miss Jeffries, was born in South Carolina. She was married to a Mr. Dear, and lives in Texas. VII. — Mary Ann Steen, called "Polly," a daughter of John Steen who married Miss Jeffries, was born in South Carolina. She was married to a Mr. Lane, and has two children living in Texas. 1. Steen Lane. 2. Merritt Lane. DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM STEEN. 2I7 VIII. — John Vance Steen, the eighth and youngest child of John Steen who married Miss Jeffries, and a grandson of WilHam and Nancy Lusk Sleen, was born near the Great Broad River, in South Carolina. April 29, 181 1. He was a moderately suc- cessful merchant for fifty-five years, and afterwards retired to his small farm. He was a devoted Christian and member of the Baptist Church. He wrote his family history in 1891. John V. Steen was married in Greensboro, Mississippi, August 23, 1843, to Elizabeth , and brought up a family of children, whom he has educated and taught to succeed. 1. Lorenzo Asa Steen, the eldest son of John Vance and Eliza- beth Steen, was born in Greensboro, Mississippi, January 29, 1 85 1, and died February 26, 1863, aged 12 years. 2. John Vance Steen, Jr., *he second son of John \'ance and Elizabeth Steen, was born in Greensboro, Mississippi, Febru- ary 6, 1853. 3. Inez Loraine Steen, the third child and eldest daughter of John V. and Elizabeth Steen, was born in Greensboro, Mis- sissippi, May 28. 1855, and died November 20, 1855. 4. Clarence Vance Steen, the fourth child and third son of John V. and Elizabeth Steen, was born in Greensboro, Mis- sissippi, September 23, 1856, and died May 11, 1875. in the 19th year of his age. 5 Loraine Heman Steen, the fifth child and fourth son of John V. and Elizabeth Steen, was born in Greensboro, Mississippi, April 29, 1862. 6. Eoline Magnolia Steen, :he sixth child and second daugliter of John Vance and Elizabeth Steen, was born in Greensboro, Mississippi, November 20, 1864, and died September 22, CHAPTER H. Mary Steen, called "Polly," ilie secoml child and eldest daughter of William and Nancy Lusk Steen, was born in South Carolina, near the Great Broad River, about 1776. and died about 1778, during the Revolutionary War, when her father was very seyerely wounded. 2l8 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STECN FAMILY. CHAPTER III. James Steen, the third child and second son of William and Nancy Lusk Steen, was born near the Great Broad River, in Union District, South Carolina, October 29, 1781. He was mar- ried February 5, 1809, to Sarah Collins, she having been born November i, 1788. About 1814 they removed to Mississippi, and were among the first settlers in Lawrence County, where they brought up their iamilv and acquired considerable property. It is said that \\hen he died, m 1843 or 1844, Jarnes Steen was the largest slave-owner in his county. To James and Sarah vSteen were born eleven children, as follows: I. — Melissa Steen, the eldest daughter of James and Sarah Steen, Vx^as born in Union District, South Carolina, March 22, 1810. She was married in Lawrence County, Mississippi, to Samuel Prestridge, and brought up a family. I. Major James Prestridge, of Memphis, Tennessee, is one of their children. II.-^Necysia Steen, the second daughter of James and Sarah Steen, was born in LTnion District, South Carolina, October II, 181 1. She was married in Lawrence County, Mississippi, to Fleet Cooper. III. — Perimela Steen, the third daughter of James and Sarah Steen, was born in L^nion District, South Carolina, August 13, 1813. She was married in Lawrence County, Mississippi, first to G. C. Maxwell, and again to William Brewer. 1\'. — Cynthia Steen, the fourth daughter of James and Sarah Steen, was born in Lawrence Coimty, Mississippi, February 5, 1816. She was married first to D. D. Ctmimings, and a second rime 10 T. W. Wilson V. — Miles Charles Steen, the fifth child and eldest son of James and Sarah Steen. was born in Lawrence County, Mississippi, October 7, 181 7. He was married abour 1839 to Louvice Prestridge, to whom were born three children. She died in TS44. He w^as married a second time to a Miss Johnson, to whom were born also three children. Miles C. Steen died in Arkansas in 1861. He was the father of six children, as fol- lows : DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM STEEX. 2 I9 1. Mclviiia Steen, daughier of M. C. and L. P. Steen, was born about 1840, and died. 2. Infant son of M. C. and L. P. Steen was born about 1841, and died. 3 James vSteen, the third child of A'l. C. and L. P. Steen, was born in Lawrence County, Mississippi, April 9, 1843 — a farmer. Fie Avas married in Rockport, Mississippi, January II. 1871, to Nancy Josephine Xix, she having been born in Copiah County, Alississippi, March 29, 1852. To them were born in Simpson County, Mississippi, the following children. Residence, Rockport, ]\Iississippi. /. — Aliles C. Steen was born February 6, 1874. //. — Ella J. Steen was born November 28, 1875. ///. — Samuel J. Steen was born June i, 1878. IV. — Alice M. Steen was born August 11, 1880. F. — Estes Steen was born December 19, 1881. J'l. — Hattie E. Steen was born June 19, 1885. rV/. — John Steen was born November 2/, 1886. J 'I II. — Silas F. Steen was born February 5, 1888. IX. — Lee Devon Steen was born May 5, 1892. 4. F. E. M. Steen, the foitrth child of Miles C. Steen and the eldest by his second wife, was born about 1854. 5. A. J. Steen was born about 1858. 6. Silas A. Steen was born about i860. \ I. — Nellie C. SteciL the sixth child and fifth daughter of James . and Sarah Steen, wa^ born in Lawrence County, ^Mississippi, ' May 9, 1819. vShe was married to T. W. Wilson. \l] — Nancy Jane SteeiL the seventh child and sixth daughter :-f James and Sarah Steen, was born in Lawrence County, Mis- sissippi, April II, 182 1. She was married to Addison Whit- worth. VIII. — Clarke C. Steen, the eighth ciiild and second son of James and Sarah Steen, was born in Lawrence County. Missis- .'ippi. March 5. 1823. and died April 6, 1823. IX — Sarah Ann Steen, the ninth child and seventh daughter of lames and Sarah Steen. was born in Lawrence County, Mis- sissippi, June 17, 1824. v^he was married to W. S. Mullen. 220 BIOGRAPHY OF THK STEKN FAMILY. X. — John Augustus Steen, the tenth child and third son of James and Sarah Steen, was born in Lawrence County, Mississippi. December 15, 1826. He was married to Patience Mullen. XI. — William Davis Steen, the eleventh child and fourth son of James and Sarah Steen, was born in Lawrence County, ■ Mississippi, May 2.J, 1829. He was married December 27, 1855, to Elizabeth Prestridge, she having been born April 2, 1837. To them were born five children. 1. John Watson Steen, the eldest son of William D. and Eliza- beth P. Steen, was born January 3, 1858. He was married March 4, 1891, to India Anna Janes, she having been born Decemiber 6, 1869. Residence, Monticello, Mississippi. /. — Pleasant LaFayette Steen, son of John W. and India A. Steen, was born February 28, 1892. 2. Silas William Steen, the second son of William D. and Elizabeth P. Steen, was born March 10, i860. Residence, Monticello, Mississippi. 3. Robert Steen, the third son of William D. and Elizabeth P. Steen, was born Alarch 7, 1862. He was married March 5, 1885, to EHzabeth Herrington, she having been born November 16, 1867. To them were born the following chil- dren. Residence, Monticello, Mississippi. /. — Ada Steen was born April 25, 1886. 77. — Lorena Steen wa.s born January 26, 1889. 777. — Victoria Steen was born October 14, 1890. IV . — Alice Steen was born February 24, 1892. 4. Emma Steen, the fourth child and eldest daughter of Wil- liam D. and EHzabeth P. Steen, was born November 28, 1863. She was married December 24, 1888. to Napoleon Hubbard Maxwell, he having been born ]\Iarch 5, 1861. To them was born one child. 7. — Elizabeth D. Maxwell was born November 2, 1889. 5. Elizabeth Steen, the second daughter and youngest child of William D. and Elizabeth P Steen, was born September 3, 1865. Residence, jMonticello, Mississippi. DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM STEKN. 221 CHAPTER IV. Sarah Steen. called "Sallie," a daughter of Wilham and Xancy Lusk Steen, was born near the Great Broad River, in South CaroHna, in 1783, and removed with her parents to Tennessee when that young State began to come into prominence. She was married in Tennes«iee to Thompson Enochs, a son of Enoch and Lydia Enochs, and continued to reside in Carroll County, Tennessee. .Sarah Steen Enochs was the mother of twelve chil- dren, and has left a numerous posterity. One of her children was Miles Enochs, who married and had one child, named Francis Enochs, who never m.arried, and died ni 1867, worth over $120,- 000. Edgar Enochs, who lives in Benela, Calhoun County, Mis- sissippi, strongly resembles the old Steen family. He was a Mexican War veteran, was for many years the sheriff of that coimty ; was twice a member of the Mississippi Legislature ; was a Major in the Fourth Mississippi Regiment in the Civil War, and has a large family. Two sons of Sarah Steen Enochs still reside in Carroll County. Tennessee — Gabriel and Isaac Enochs ; and one son of the latter. Dr. William Enochs, is a popular physi- cian in Tackson, Tennessee. CHAPTER \' Nathaniel Steen, son of William and Xancy Lusk Steen, was born in South Carolina, near the Great Broad River, about 1786. He was married and removed from Lawrence to Madison County, Mississippi, where he died. He had two sons, and at last accounts a granddaughter of his. Mrs. Ella McWright, was living at Glenmora, Louisiana. I. — Thomas Jefferson Steen. a son of Xathaniel Steen, and a grandson of William and X'ancy Lusk Steen, was born and lived in Mississippi. Dtiring the Civil War he became a Major General in the W'estern Division of the Confederate Arnu'. 222 BIOGRAPHY OF THE; STKFN FAMILY. The old people used to say that when he was a boy, no more three breakneck boys ever lived than he and his two cousins, William C. Enochs and Levi Noble, who also became a Major General in the Trans-Mississippi Department of the Western Army of the Confederate States. There was no form of break- neck fun that these boys would not undertake. Captain Enochs writes as follows: "Imagme Uncle Robert's butting ram, well trained by them ! Sunday morning comes ; lots are cast as to who shall have the post of honor, when the ram is to get the worst of it. My mother's rice pot is stolen out of the kitchen for a helmet, and the trap is set for his royal sheepship, who is cautiously driven into the snare. The fortunate champion is squatted on all fours, with the pot well wadded with moss, where it pressed upon the hero's shoulders. The plot thickens, and the pro- pitious moment comes. Ram-y sees something worth butting. Bim ! ! Aunt Polly's rice pot is in a hundred pieces, and a limber champion in the lane ; but his head was too hard for the pot, or the ram's horns. Life comes back into him, and two wars since then have found him in the thickest of the fight, and nine years have been added to his allotted time." IL — Nathan Steen, a son of Nathaniel Steen, was born and brought up in Mississippi, and was said to have been killed by a negro. CHAPTER VL Elias Steen, son of William and Nancy Lusk Steen. was born In South Carolina, near the Great Broad River, March 3, 1779, and died in Rankin County, IMississiDpi, February 13, 1847, i" the 6Fth year of his age. He removed with the rest of his father's family into Tennessee, and thence on to Rankin County, IMissis- sippi, a]:)OUt 18 14, when about thirty-five years of age. He was married in Lawrence County, Mississippi, February 18. 18 18, to Elizabeth Smith, she having been born May 11, 1801, and died in Rankin County, Mississippi, December 14, 1864, in the 64th year of licr ace. To tlicm were born elcyon cbildron, as follows: DESCENDANTS OF WILEIAM STEEN. 223 I. — Isaac Steen, the eldest ?on of Elias and Elizabeth Steen, was born in Rankin County, Mississippi, January 15. 1819. He was a Captain in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, and afterwards a thrifty farmer in the Guadalupe \'alley, in Texas. He was married to a Miss Ruckcr, and is said to have an interesting family. II. — William Steen, the second son of Isaac and Elizabeth Steen, was born in Rankin Coimty, Mississippi, April 20, 1821. He was married to Martha Dear. Both are dead, but they have one son, a prosperous farmer,' now living in Simpson County, Mississippi. III. — Melissa Steen, tlie third child and eldest daughter of Elias and Elizabeth vSteen, was born in Rankin County, Alississippi, January 22, 1823. IV. — Nancy Jane Steen, the fourth child and second dauglUer of Elias and Elizabeth Steen, was born in Rankin County, Missis- sippi, May 24, 1825. V. — Nathaniel H. Steen, the fifth child and third son of Elias and Elizabeth vSteen, was born in Rankin County, Mississippi, August 14, 1827. He was married to Elizabeth Pringle. To them were horn two daughters. 1. Mrs. Ward Russell. 2. Mrs. Nevil Smith, who has one son. VI. — Eliza I.ouisa Steen, the sixth, child and third daughter of Elias and Elizabeth Steen, was born in Rankin County, Missis- sippi, November 7, 1829. VII. — Isam R. Steen, the seventh child and fourth son of Elias .'ind Elizabeth Steen, was born in Rankin County, Mississippi, December 13, 183 1. VIII. — Asenith i^teen, the eighth child and fourth daughter of Elias and Elizabeth Steen, was born in Rankin County, Missis- sippi, I^ecember 13, 1834. She was married to William P Dear, and ha? a large family still living in Rankin County, Mississippi. IX. — Mary Ann Steen, the ninth child and fifth daughter of Elias imd Eliznbeth Steen, was born in Rankin Cinmty, Mississippi, February 9, 1837. She was married to a Mr. llyrd — a farmer — living in vSinn^ison Coimty, Mississip]M. 2 24 BIOGKAPHY OF THK STriEN FAMILY. X. — Elias Estes Steen, the tenth child and tifth son of EHas and EHzabeth Steen, was bom in Rankin County, Mississippi, December 27, 1839. He was married to a Miss Scarborough, went to Texas, and died there, leaving- fotir children, two of v.'hom are dead. XT. — Silas V. Steen, the eleventh child and sixth son of Elias and Elizabeth Steen, was born in Rankin County, Mississippi, November 23, 1842. CHAPTER VII. Robert Steen, a son of William and Nancy Lusk Steen, was born in South Carolina, near the Great Broad River, about 1781. He removed with his parents into Carroll County, Tennessee, and from thence to Rankin County, Mississippi, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was for many years, and until his death, sheriff of Rankin County, Mississippi. He was married to Malony Hollingsworth. To them were born several children, whose names are given, but not in the order of birth, for that is unknown to the writer. I. — Lucretia Steen, who married Vincent Harrison. They lived logether several year.'^, and died in Freestone County, Texas. Their children reside in Texas. 1. George Harrison lives in Cotton Gin, Texas. 2. Mary Harrison, who married Dr. John Headley, and lives in Cotton Gin, Texas. 3. Amanda Harrison, who married John Hallan, and died. II. — Cyrena Eleanor Steen was born in Rankin County, Missis- sippi, November iS. 1833. and died in Stay, Louisiana, May 22. 1898, in the 65th year of her age. She was married in Rankin County, Mississippi, November 21, 1850, to Capt. Darling Pinkney Morris — a farmer — he having been born in Law- rence County, Mississippi, March 9, 1829. In 1857 they removed to Winn Parish, Louisiana, where they afterwards resided, and where Mr. Morris still (1900) resides, at Stay, Louisiana. To tlieni were born cicht children, as follows: DESCEXD.VXTS OF WILLIAM STEEN. 2 25 1. Silas Lawrence Morris, the eldest child of Capt. Darling P. and Cyrena E. Steen [Morris, was born in Rankin County, Mississippi, July 31, 1854, and brought up in Winn Parish, Louisiana, to which place his parents had removed in 1857. In 1876 he entered Mississippi College, afterwards attended Soule's Business College, in Xew Orleans, and in 1878 removed to Texas. He was converted at the age of sixteen years, and ordained a Baptist clergyman before he reached his majority. In 1881 he entered the Senior class in Waco University, deferred his graduation, but was unanimously elected an alumnus. He was pastor of a Baptist church in Louisiana before he came to Texas. He served the churches of Cow Bayou, Beulah. Xew Zion, and in 1882 became pas- tor of the church in Marlin, Texas. The next year he was appointed financial agent of Waco University, and secured an endowment of $60,000. He was for a time editor of "The Home and Sunday School," a religious newspaper. In 1886 he purchased "The Guardian,'' a Baptist monthly magazine, which he still contimies to edit and publish, at Waco, Texas, being ably assisted in the work by his accomplished wife. Rev. Silas L. Morris was married iii 1879 to ]Mary J. Davis, of Robertson County, Texas, who died soon afterwards. He was married a second time April 30. 1885. to Hallie Byrd Burleson, only daughter of the Rev. Dr. Rufus C. and Georgia Burleson, she having been born in Waco, Texas September 3, 1865. She was grachiated from Waco L'niver- sity in 1883. of which institution her father is now (1900), and has been since 1861. its honored President. Residence, Waco, Texas. To the Rev. Silas L. and Hallie P». ^[orris were born four children, two of whom died in infancv. Those now living are as follows: /. — Georgia Lcne Morris was born in \\'ac<\ Texas. Febru- ary 28, 1886. //. — Silas Lawrence Morris. Jr.. was born in Waco, Texas. April 24. 1889 2. Margaret Ellen Morris, the second child and eldest daugh- ter of Capt. Darling P. and Cyrena E. Steen ^lorris, was born in Rankin County. Mississippi, December 15, 1856. and died in Winn Parish, Louisiana, September 10. i860, in the fourth year of her age. ( 15 ) 2 26 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STKEN FAMILY. 3. Nathan David Morris, the third child and second son of Capt. DarHng- P. and Cyrena E. Steen Morris, was born in Winn Parish, Louisiana, August 7, 1859. He was married in Grant Parish, Louisiana, September 14, 1879, to ]\Iar- garet S. Storks, she having been born in Grant Parish, Lou- isiana, August 8, 1862. Residence, Zion, Winn Parish, Louisiana. To them were born the following seven children: /. — Silas Nathan Morris was born September 4, i< //. — Margaret D. Morris was born July 12, 1883. ///. — William Burleson Morris was born February 25, i^ IV. — David Pinkney Morris w^as born September 2, 1889. V. — George Storks Morris was born June 26, 1892. VI. — Nancy Ann Morris was born July 5, 1895. VII. — Mary Ola Morris was born July 27, 1899. 4. Rebecca Ida Morris, the fourth child and second daughter of Capt. Darling P. and Cyrena E. Steen Morris, was born in Winn Parish, Louisiana, April 23, t86i. She was married to Thomas Washington Barton, in 1881, he having been born in 1859, and died December 28, 1887, aged 28 years. To this marriage were born five children. Mrs. Rebecca Ida Barton was married a second time in 1889 to Thomas Graham Bell, he having been born November 6, 1862. Resi- dence, Stay, Louisiana. The following are the children of Mrs. R. Ida Bell: /. — Benjamin Pinkney Barton was born March 6, 1883. //, — Earley Materson Ka?!on was born April 17, 1884. ///. — D. Thomas Barton was born April 17, 1884. IV. — W'iiliam Carroll Barton was born February 13, 1886. V. — Silas Edward Barton was born March 4, 1888. VI. — John Graham Bell was born July 27, 1890. VII — Houston Steen Bell was born March 7, 1892. VIII. — Darling Baldridge Bell was born April 15, 1893. IX. — Margaret Eli7.abeth Bell was born December 18, 1894. X. — Kate Bell was born September i8, 1896. XI. — Milton Morris Bell was born February 18, 1898, and died October i, 1898. XII. — Drew Oscar Bell was born August i, J8tj9. DESCKXDAXTS OF WII.UAM STEKN. 227 5. William ]\lorris, the fifth child and third son of Capt. Darling P. and Cyrena E. Steen Morris, was born August 22, 1865, in Winn Parish, Louisiana, and died in Waco, Texas, March 13, 1886, in the 21st year of his age. 6. Houston Steen Morris, the sixth child and fourth son of Capt. Darling P. and Cyrena E. Steen Morris, was born in Winn Parish, Louisiana, in 1868. He was married in Grant Parish, Louisiana, January 13, 1895. to Amanda Antoinette Tony. Residence, Flagon, Louisiana. To H. Steen and Amanda H. Alorris were born the following" children: /. — Era Lucile Mot-ris was born October 17, 1895, '^"^1 ^lied June 30, 1896. //. — William Lee iviorris was born Januar\- 13, 1898, and died January 18, 1899. ///. — Eva Eugenia Morris was born August 28, 1899. 7. Julia Ann Cyrena Morris, the seventh child and third daugh- ter of Capt. Darling P. and Cyrena E. Steen Morris, was born in Winn Parish, Louisiana, August 15, 1871. She was married at Stay, Louisiana, January 24, 1900, to Elisha S. Murrell, he having been born in Grant Parish, Louisiana, January 13, 1873. He was brought up on his father's farm, became a clerk and bookkeeper, and is now a prosperous business man, and the poatmaster at Flagon, Grant Parish, Louisiana. 8. Darling O. Morris, the eighth child, the fifth and youngest son of Capt. Darling P and Cyrena Eleanor Steen Morris, was born in Winn Parish. Louisiana, Fel)ruary 9, 1873. He was married November 22, 1894, to Arlevia Walker, she having been born April 25, 1878. Residence, Stay, Winn Parish, Louisiana. To them were born, the following chil- dren : /. — Henry Etter Morris was born October 18, 1895. //. — Ruthy Gertrude Morris was born November 11, 1896, an'l died July 3, 1897. ///. — Honnie Rene ^Morris was born November 21, 1897. /r. — Huey Houston iMorris v.-as born July 18, 1899. HI. — E.'uma Steen, a daughter of Robert ."^teen, was married to Robert Stratton. They have two chilih-cn li\ing in Johnston Countv, Texas 228 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STKEN FAMILY. T. Robert Stratton. 2. Emma Stratton Tilletson. IV. — Sarah Steen, a daughter of Robert Steen, married a Mr. Pierce, and died. They have one son. I. Bradford Pierce, who hves at Steen's Creek, Mississippi. V. — Dorcas Holhngsworth Steen, a daughter of Robert Steen, was born April 2.2, 1822. She was married to Thomas Hamil- ton Deen, August 25, 1846, and died. Mr. Deen lives in Ham- ilton, Texas. The following are the children of Thomas H. and Dorcas H. Steen Deen: 1. Malona Deen was born July 5, 1847, ^i^d ^^ied April 18, 1867, in the 20th year of her age. 2. Elizabeth Deen vi^as born April 22, 1849, ^"d died October 5, 1876, in the 28th year of her age. ■i^. Araminta Deen was born October 5, 185 1, and died October 26, 1868, aged 17 years and 21 days. 4. William Redwine Deen was born September 23, 1853, ^^^^ died December 4, 1857, in the 5th year of his age. 5. Alice Solome Deen was born January 19, 1857, and died December 11, 1857, aged nearly eleven months. 6. Frederick Pierce Deen was born March 26, 1859. Resi- dence, Pottsville, Hamilton County, Texas. VI. — Silas Lusk Steen, a son of Robert Steen, married Margaret Butler, and was sherifif of Rankin County, Mississippi, after his father. They had seven children, only three of whom are now living. 1. Susan E. Steen, who married a Mr. Pierce, and lives at Steen's Creek, Mississippi. 2. Sarah Pierce Steen, who married a Mr. Dun, and lives at Glenmora, Louisiana. 3. Silas Wright Steen, who live? at Rayne Station, Louisiana. VIL — Mary Jane Steen, a daughter of Robert Steen, married Hansford Ivanc, and lived and died at Steen's Creek, Missis- sippi. DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM STEEN. 229 A'lll. — Isaac Hollingsworth Steeii, a son of Robert Steen, was horn ni Rankin County, Alississippi, May 5, 1826, and died in Hamilton, Texas. February 21, 1881, in the 55th year of his age. He was a man of influence, and County Clerk of Hamil- ton County, Texas, from 1862, until his death, in 1881, except Iwo years. He was married, about 1854, to Frances A. K. Anderson, who died soon afterwards. He was married a sec- ond time in Freestone County, Texas, to Amanda Elizabeth Lewis, who died November 16, 1891. To them were born the following- ten children : i: Silas Lusk Steen, the eldest son of Isaac H. and Amanda E. Steen, was born in PVeestone County, Texas, March 10, 1856, and died in infancy. 2. Lewis Vincent Steen, the second son of Isaac H. and Amanda E. Steen, was born in Freestone County, Texas, February 8, 1858 — a farmer. He was married in Hico, Hamilton County, Texas, in September, 1880, to Emma Alford. Residence. Hamilton, Texas. To them were born, in Hamilton, Texas, the following children: /. — Ida Eiona Steen was born in 1881, and died in infancy. //. — Percy Valcour Steen was born in 1884. ///. — Amanda Stccn was born about 1886, and died in infancy. Il\ — Lydia Steen was born al)out 1888. V. — Nellie Eleanor vSteen was born about 1890. VI. — Robert Owen Steen was born about 1892. VJI. — Louis Vincent Steen was born about 1894. 3. Thomas Pierce Steen, the third son of Isaac H. and Amanda E. Steen, was born in Limestone County, Texas, March 2, i860 — a clerk. He was married in Plamilton County, Texas, September i, 1881, to Annie Elizabeth Grigsliy. Residence, Poltsville, Texas. To tlicm were born tlie fol- lowing children : /. — Carl T. Steen was born Jul\ 7, 1882. //. — Festus A. vSteen was born Deccinber 28. 1884. ///. — Homer Steen was born December 29, 1889. II'. — Minnie Ruth Steen was born May 8, 1893. r. — Louie Eola Steen was born June 26, 1895. 230 BIOGRAPHY OF THK STEEN FAMILY. 4. John Virgil Steen, the fourth son of Isaac H. and Amanda • H. Steen, was born in Hamikon County, Texas, March 6, 1863. He was married at Babb's Bridge, Louisiana, January 5, 1890, to Ida Lillian Dun. Residence, Glenmora, Louis- iana. To them were born the following children: /. — Wiley Hollingsworth Steen was born in Hamilton, Texas, March 24, 1891. //. — Calvin Pierce Steen was born in Hamilton, Texas, Jan- uary 21, 1893. ///. — William Oliver Steen was born in Hamilton, Texas, September 26, 1894, and died in Glenmora, Louisiana, January 21, 1897, IV. — Minnie Annan Steen was born in Glenmora, Louisiana, September i, 1897. 5. Malony Jane Steen, the fifth child and eldest daughter of Isaac A. and Amanda E. Steen, was born in Hamilton County, Texas, November 5, 1865. She was married in August, 1885, at Hico, Texas, to John H. Taylor, a mer- chant. Residence, Hamilton, Texas. To them were born, in Hamilton, Texas, the following children: /. — Jessie Lee Taylor was born October 20, 1886. //. — Minnie Eleanor Taylor was born January 30, 1889. ///. — Alice Etoile Taylor was born August 17, 189 1. IV. — W. F. Taylor was born December 15, 1897. 6. Minnie Aurelia Steen, the sixth child and second daughter of Isaac H. and Amanda E. Steen, was born in Hamilton, Texas, December 24, 1868. She was married at the same place in July, 1880, to James R. Miller — a clerk. To them were born the following children, the first four at Gentry's Mill, Texas, and the last one at Hamilton, Texas, where they all now reside. /. — Robert Benard Miller was born July 12, 1890. //. — Warner Steen Miller was born May 25, 1892. and died October 30, 1898. ///. — Rodger Henderson Miller was born May 7. 1894. IV. — Malony Margaret Miller was born June 7. 1896. F. — Andrew Miller was born February 5. 1899. DKSCEND.XNTS OF WILLIAM STEEX. 23 1 7. William Morris Steen, the seventh child and fifth son of Isaac H. and Amanda E. Steen, was born in Hamilton. Texas, December 21, 1871 — a cattle man. Residence,. Endee, New Mexico. S. Robert Lot Steen, the eighth child and sixth son of Isaac H. and Amanda E. Steen, was born in Hamilton, Texas. November i, 1874 — a saddler. Residence, Hamilton, Texas. 9. Isaac Mills Steen, the ninth cliild and seventh son of Isaac H. and Amanda E. Steen, was born in Hamilton, Texas. May 18, 1877. He was married at Gentry's Mill, Texas, in September, 1898, to Ora Kendall. To them was born the following: /. — Charles Edwin Steen was born July 20, 1899. 10. Charles Rupert Steen, the tenth child and eighth son of Isaac H. and Amanda E. Steen, was born in Hamilton, Texas, March 9, 1880. Residence, Hamilton, Texas. CHAPTER VIII. William Steen, a son of William and Nancy Lusk Steen, was born in South Carolina, near the Great Broad River, and near the line between North, and South Carolina, in February. 1783. He was a fanner by occupation. He removed with his father's family first to Carroll County, Tennessee, where his father died. Afterwards, with his mother and all her children, except three, he went into Lawrence County, Mississippi, and not long after- wards settled in Rankin County, Mississippi, among its early inhabitants. William Steen was married in Carroll County. Tennessee, in i8ti, to Mary R. Enochs, a daughter of Enoch and Lydia Enochs, she having been born in 1792. and died in Rankin County, Mississippi, August k;, 1846. After the death of his wife, William Steen and all his children then living, married and unmarried, nine in number, started, October 30, 1846. to remove to DeWitt County, Texas. He was taken sick on the way. and a])tist clergyman, he having been born in Simpson County, INIissis- sippi, Decenil)er 22, 1858. To th.em was born one child, as follows: /. — George Carroll Johnston was born at the residence of his grandfather, Carroll ]. Steen, near Cato, and twelve miles south of Brandon, Rankin Cmintv. Mississippi. lan- uary 26, 1886. 236 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STKE-V FAMILY. 9. Annie Lee Steen, the ninth daughter of Carroll J. and Mar- garet A. Steen, ^\as born in Rankin County, Mississippi, June 7, 1865. She was married by her brother-in-law, the Rev. James R. Johnston, October 4, 1888, to the Rev. Joseph Edwin Barnett, a Baptist clergyman, he having been born in Rankin County. ]\[ississippi, April 24, 1864. To them were born the following children: /. — Louise Powell Barnett was born in Tate" County, Alissis- sippi, July 19, 1889. //. — Annie Steen Barnett was born in Arkabutla, Tate County, ^Mississippi, September 8, 1890. 10. William Thomas Lnoch Steen, the tenth and youngest child and the only son of Carroll Jeffries and Margaret Ann Neely Steen, was born near Cato, Rankin County, Mississippi, twelve miles south or Brandon, November 3, 1871 — a farmer. Residence, near Cato, Mississippi. V. — Campbell Steen, the fifth child and third son of W^illiam and Mary R. Steen, was born April 18, 1818, and died December 16, 1841, in the 24th year of his age VL — Sarah Ann Steen, the sixth child and third daughter of William and Mary R. Steen, was born April 2S, 1820. She was married in 1842 to Joseph Stephens, and brought up a large family. They were ])rosperous and well-to-do people. Resi- dence, Gonzales, Texas. VIL — Nancv Agnes Steen, the seventh child and fourth daugh- ter of William and Afary R. Steen, was born in Rankin County, Mississippi, December 16, 1822. She was married in 1846. to Alexander Stephens, and brought up a large family of children. VlTL — Xarcissa Steen, the eight child and fifth daughter of Wil- liam and Mary R. Steen, was born in Rankin County, ]\Iissis- sippi, January 15, 1824. She was married in De Witt County, Texas, August 7, 185 1, to John Henry Stephens, a wholesale dealer in beef and cattle. Residence, Kansas City, ^Missouri. To them were born the following clnldren: I. Mary Eliza Stephens was born January it, 1853. :?.. Susannah Stephens was born Mav 26, 1854. 3. Josephine Stephens was born Julv ]6, 1861. Residence, Kansas City, Missouri. DESCEXDAXTS Ol" WILLIAM STEEX. 237 JX — lohn R-o.mley Steen, the ninth child and fourtli son of Wil- Uani and Mary R. Steen, was born in Rankin County. Missis- sippi, October 30, 1825, and removed to Texas in 1846, when he was 21 years 01 age. He is now a prosperous farmer, resid- ing near Hockheim, De Witt County, Texas. He was married in Gonzales County. Texas. April 14. 1850. to Mahala Burkett. To them were born thirteen children, as follows: J. James Polk Steen. the eldest son of John R. and Mahala Steen. was born in Gonzales County, Texas. February 9. 1851. 2. Ma'-v \'irginia Steen. the second child and eldest daughter of John R. and Mahala Steen, was born in Gonzales County, Texas, June 15, 1852. She was married August 15. 1869,- to Dr. Charles Champion, and after his death, to a Mr. Wil- liauis. She is the mother of three children, as follows. Residence, Hockheim, De Witt County, Texas. /. — Ulpian Steen Champion was born August 25. 1872. //. — Spurgeon Williams was born August 28, 1878. ///. — Josephine Bcardnian Williams was born June i. 1880. 3. Martha Adaline Steen, the third child and second daughter of John R. and Mahala Steen. was born in Gonzales County, Texas, October 27. 1853. She was married at the same place November 5, 1883. to F. L. Haynes. Residence. Hockheim. Texas. To them were born the following chil- dren : /. — John Franklin Haynes was born near HnckheinL Texas, August 14. 1885. and died September 10, 1889. //. — Samuel Parnassus Haynes was born October 1. 1888. 4. Margaret Ann Steen. the fourth child and third daughter of John R. and Mahala Steen, was born in Gonzales County. Texas, October 27, 1855. She was married August 16, 1874. to Hiram G. I'>rown. a traveling salesinan for the X'irginia Tobacco Company, he having been born in Rankin County, Mississippi. August 4, 1853. Residence. Hye. Blanco County. Texas. To them were born the following six chil- dren : /. — Mahala Ophelia Brown was born February 6. 1876 //. — George Rerlman Brown was born March 12. 1878. and died March 24, 1880. 238 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. ///. — Beulah Belle Brown was born February 21, 1881. IV. — Hiram Eugene Brown was born June 29, 1883. V. — Edna Pearl Brown was born April 12, 1886. VI. — John Steen Brown was born June 17, 1889. 5. vSarah Boardman Steen, the fifth child and fourth daughter of John R. and Mahala Steen, was born in Gonzales County, Texas, April 29, 1857. She was married January 11, 1876, to L. B. Brown. Residence, near Hockheim, Texas. 6. William David Steen, the sixth child and second son of John R. and Mahala Steen, was born in Gonzales County, Texas. November 8, 1839. He was married in the same county February 18, 1884, to Louisa Cunningham, to whom three children w^ere born. Residence, near Hockheim, Texas. /. — Minnie May Steen, daughter of William D. and Louisa Steen, was born December 25, 1884. //. — Sidney David Steen, the second child and eldest son of William D. and Louisa Steen, was born January 28, 1891. - ///. — Clyde Clement Steen, the third child and second son of William ]D. and Louisa Steen, was born December 19, 1891. 7. Josephine Antoinette Steen, the seventh child and fifth daughter of John R. and Mahala Steen, was born in Gon- zales County, Texas, March 30. 1861. She w-as married in the same place, February 6, 1878, to J. B. North. Resi- dence, Hockheim, Texas. S. John Henry Steen, the eighth child and third son of John R. and Mahala Steen, was born December 24, 1862. He was married in Gonzales County, Texas, February 18. 1885, to Letitia Hock. Residence, Hockheim, Texas. To John H. and Letitia Steen were born six children, as follows: /. — Arthur Eugene Steen was born November 10. 1883. //. — Claude Campbell Steen wa-s born November 24, i{ and died February 15, 1889. ///. — Sarah Boardman Steen was born September 20, i* IV. — Margaret Elizabeth Steen was born April 5, 1890. V. — Hiram Steen was born October 2, 1894. VI. — Cora May Steen was born Januarv 8, 1893. DESCKXr:)ANTS OF WILT.IAM STEEX. 239 9. ^lahala Ophelia Steen, the ninth child and sixth daughter of John R. and Mahala Steen, was born December 19, 1864. She was married in Gonzales County, Texas, November 22, 1888, to L. A. Johnston, : Residence, Hockheim, Texas. 10. Robert Enoch Steen, the tenth child and fourth son of John R. and Mahala Steen, was born in Gonzales County, Texas, August 26, 1867. Residence, Hockheim, Texas. Ti. Narcissa Champion Steen, the eleventh child and seventh daughter of John R. and Mahala Steen. was born in Gon- zales County, Texas, February 11, 187a. 12. Benjamin Bartholomew Steen, the twelfth child and fifth son of John R. and Mahala vSteen, was born in Gonzales County, Texas. December 21, 1872. Residence. Hockheim. Texas. 33. Walter Eugene Steen. the thirteenth child and youngest son of John R. and Mahala Steen, a grandson of William and Mary R. Steei:, and a great-grandson of William and Xancy Lusk Steen, was born in Gonzales County, Texas. July 2, 1874. Residence, Hockheim, Texas. X. — Irene Steen, the tenth child and sixth daughter of William and Mary R. Steen, was born in Rankin County, Mississippi, j\larch 18, 1827, and died April 15, 1834, aged 7 years and 28 days. XI. — William Steen, the eleventh cliild and fifth son of William and Mary R. Steen, and a grandson of William and Nancy Lusk Steen, was born in Rankin County, Mississippi, Novem- ber 25, 1829, and died in Gonzales County, Texas, in 1862, in the 33d year of his age. In 1846, when 17 years old. he removed with his father's family to Texas, and resided near Gonzales until his death.. He was by occupation a farmer. He was married in Texas to a Miss Lusk, a distant relative, and brought up a family. One son survives. I. Henry Steen, a son of W'illiam and Lusk Steen, was born in Gonzales County, Texas, and now resides in the northern part of the State. XH. — Mary Steen, called "Polly," the twelfth child and seventh daughter of William and Mary R. Steen, was born in Rankin County, Mississippi, June 13, 1831, and died in Texas, unmar- ried, about June, 1852, aged 21 years. 240 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEUX FAMILY. XIII.— James Wiley Steen, the thirteenth child and sixth son of William and Mary R. Steen, was born in Rankin County, Mississippi, January 8, 1833, ^^^^1 removed to Texas with his father's family in 1846. He was a farm.er by occupation, resid- ing near Gonzales, Texas. He was married in Texas, June 21, 1855, to Mrs. Fannie E. Stephens, the widow of Elisha Ste- phens. After her death he was married a second time Decem- ber 22. 1885, to Mrs. Julia Brantly. James W. Steen died near Gonzales, Texas. August 18, 1889, aged 56 years, 7 months and TO days. To James W. and Fannie E. Steen, his first wife, were born four children, as follows: 1. Henrietta Ophelia Steen was born April 2, 1856. 2. James Henry Steen, the second child and only son of James W. and F'annie E. Steen, was born near Gonzales, Texas, February i, 1859. 3. Mary Susannah Steen, the third child and second daughter of James W. and Fannie E. Steen, was born June 10, 1861.' 4. Cora Belle Steen, the fourth child and third daughter of James W. and Fannie E Steen, was born April 25, 1865. Residence, Gonzales, Texas. Xr\'. — Enoch Miles Steen, the fourteenth child and seventh son of William and Mary R. Enochs Steen, was born in Ran- Idn County, Mississippi, December 4, 1835, and removed to Texas with his father's family in 1846, w'aen only eleven years of age. He was married in Gonzales, Texas, February 27, .t868, to Arabella vStephens. To them were born three chil- dren, as follows: 1. Virginia Alberta Steen, the eldest child of E. Miles and Arabella Steen, was born December 27, 1868. 2. William Carter Steen was born No\^ember 7, 1877. 3. Dana Lena Steen was born May 29, 1884. Residence, Gon- zales, Texas. CHAPTER IX. Mary Steen, a daughter of W'illiani and Nancy Lusk Steen. was the second child bearing that name in the family. The old- est daughter having died in infancy, the same name was given to DESCKXDAXTS OF Wir,l.IAM STEEN. 24 1 tho ninth child, and both were called "Polly." This "Polly" Steen was born in 1792, near the Great Broad River, in South Carolina. She came with her parents and the family into Carroll Coimty, Tennessee, where she was married in 1812 to John Rum- lev Enochs, a son of Enoch and Lydia Enochs, of South Caro- lina. The Enochs and Steen families were related through the Hayes, the General Jackson family of Hayes. The grandmotlier Enochs was a Hayes, and the grandmother Steen was a Hayes, and the related families were brought up together in the same locality in South Carolina. They came together into Tennessee and several marriages between them brought them into the closest intimacy. Within a month of ^lary Steen's marriage her husband was in the saddle with General Jackson, hastening to the relief of Port ]\Iims, and when they met again she had her eldest daughter in her arms. John Rumley and ^Mary Steen Enochs were the parents of eleven children, all born in Carroll County, Tennessee. L — Asanath Enochs, the eldest daughter of John R. and Mary Steen Enochs, was born in 1813. She was married to Wil- liam ITaley, and had two sons, both farmers, and one daugh- ter. jMI are dead, but the daughter has one son and two daughters living. H. — William Carroll Enochs, the second child and eldest son of John R. and ]\lary Steen Enochs, was born January 8. 181 v and still lives at Steen's Creek, Mississippi. He was twice married. His son, Hon J. R. Enochs, has two full sisters, and there is quite a houseful of boys. The second wife h.ad iVv'o boys and a girl. One of the boys is a Methodist min- ister, and the other a member of Enochs' [Milling Conu_)any. HP — \'ernetta Enochs, the third child and second daughter of John R. and Mary Steen Enochs, was born in 18 19. She was married to John Hector and had one son. Frank Hector, anc! two daughters, Mrs. Wilson, of Memphis, and ^Irs. Berry. IV — Xancy Jane Enochs, the fourth child and third daughter of John R. and Mary Steen Enochs, was born in i8i(). She was married to J. B. Lewis, and has two sons, one of whom is a Methodist preacher in Texas ; and two daughters, one of whom is married to a Baptist clergvman. y. — Enoch A. Enochs, the fifth child and second son of John 1\ (16) 242 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STKHX FAMILY. and Mary Steen Enochs, was born in 1821. He was married and had nine children, all daughters. VI. — Mary Ann Enochs, the sixth child and fourth daughter of John R. and Mary Steen Enochs, was born in 1827. She was married to T. M. Wansley, and had two sons, but all are now dead. VII. — Eliza Enochs, the seventh child and fifth daughter of John R. and Mary Steen Enochs, was born in 1828. She was mar- ried to Jesse Norwood, and has one son in Texas ; and three married and two single daughters still living. VIII. — John Enochs, the eighth child and third son of John R. and Mary Steen Enochs, was born in 1824. -He was married to a Miss Black, a .'lister of the Rev. Dr. Black, of Macon, Georgia. He had eight sons and one daughter. His sons are lumbermen, and accounted among the best business men of the State. IX. — Isaac V. Enochs, the ninth child and fourth son of John R. and Mary Steen Enochs, was born in 1829. He served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He was married and had seven children, the four eldest dving young. One daugh- ter married a prominent lawyer in Biloxi, Mississippi. A son, Isaac V. Enochs, Jr., is in business with his father, shippers of fruit and vegetables, and also proprietors of a cotton and stock farm. Byrd Enochs, the youngest son of Capt. Isaac V. Enochs, was born in 1871, and was still in school in 1893. The family residence is at Terry, Mississippi. X. — Julia A. Enochs, the tenth child and sixth daughter of John R. and Mary Steen Enochs, was born in 1833. She was mar- ried to Jefferson Wansley, but is now a widow, living in Texas, with three sons and one daughter. XT. — James B. Enochs, the eleventh child and fifth son of John R. and Mary Steen Enochs, was born in 1835. He was a cap- tain in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He was married and had nine children, five daughters and four sons. The four eldest are successful teachers, one in Texas, one in Indian Territory, and two in Gallman, Copiah County, Mis- sissippi. DKSCF.XDaXTS of WILLIAM STEKN. 243 CHAPTER X. Jane Steen. the tenth ehild of W'ilHam ami Xancy Lnsk Steen, was born in South Carolina, near the Great Broad River, and not far from the Xorth Carolina State line, about 1795. She came with her parents, and the whole family, except her eldest brother, John Steen, wlio remained in South Carolina, into Ten- nessee. She was married in Carroll County, Tennessee, about 1830, to Levi Xoble, and removed to Texas, where they brought up a famil\- of six children, near Xacogdoches C. H., Nacog- doches C^ounty, Texas Her brother, William Steen, died at their residence in 1846, soon after he reached the State, and was bulled in the old Xorth Church cemetery, four miles away. Levi X^oble and his family afterwards removed to San Augustine County, where they lived a while, and then again removed to Kaufman County, Texas, where both Mr. and Airs. Xoble died. To them were born six children, and the two older ones both gained distinction and a high rank in the Western Department of the Confederate Army during the Civil War. L — Jamison Xoble, the eldest son of Le\i and Jane Steen Xoble, became a Major General in the Confederate Arm\-. H. — Levi Xoble, the second son of Levi and Jane Steen Xoble, attained the rank of Brigadier General in the Confederate service. in. — S. K. Xoble, another son of Levi and Jane Steen X'oble. is now living at Omen, Smith. County, Texas. The names of the other three children were not given to the writer. CILM'TKR XI. Silas Steen. the ele\enth and youngest ch.ild of William and Xanc\- Lusk Steen. was born in Union District, South Carolina, near the Great I'.road River, aljout ^/^)Q, or i8oo. and died at Steen's Creek, in Rankin County, Mississippi, October 24, 185S. 2 44 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. His father started to remove with his family from South Caro- Hna to Mississippi, but remained a while in Carroll County, Ten- nessee, where he sickened and died. After his father's death Silas Steen removed with his mother and her large family of chil- dren to Lawrence County, Mississippi, about 1814 or 1815. and not long afterwards settled permanently at Steen's Creek, in Rankin County, Mississippi. The Steen family was among the very early settlers in the county, and had a large influence In moulding the character of the people. In 1846 Silas Steen and family, together with his brothers and their families, removed to Texas, but not long afterwards he and his brother, William Steen, and their families, returned to Rankin County, Mississippi, where they continued to reside imtil their death. Silas Steen was a large land owner in the vicinity of Steen's Creek, a well-to-do and prosperous farmer Avhile he lived. He was married in Ran- kin County, Mississippi, April 23, 1826, to Hannah Meyers, she having been born in Union County, Mississippi, July 2, 1805, and died at their home, near Steen's Creek, August 2, 1857, aged. 52 years and i month. To vSilas and Hannah Meyers Steen were born ten children, as follows, all born near Steen's Creek, Mis- sissippi: I. — Elias Estes Steen, the eldest son of Silas and Hannah Meyers Steen, was born March 27, 1827, and died July 8, 1863, aged 36 years, 3 months and 12 days. During his Hfe he was a pros- perous farmer. He Vv^as married in Rankin County, ]\Iissis- sippi, in 1855, to Ruthy Adaline Bunch. To them were born the following four children : . I. John Meyers Steen, the eldest son of Elias Estes and Ruthy A. Steen, was born in Rankin Comity^ Mississippi, April 18, 1857. He was educated at Oxford, Mississippi, in the Uni- versity of Mississippi, and is now a successful attornev-at- law. Residence, Memphis, Tennessee. 2. Edwin Silas Steen, the second son of Elias Estes and Ruthv A. Steen. was born in Rankin County, Mississippi, April 23, 1858. He was married September 13, 1888. to . 3. Ella Steen, the third child and only daughter of Elias Estes and Ruthy A. Steen, was born in Rankin County, Alissi.s- sippi, in 1859, and died . 4. William David Steen, the fourth cliild and third son of DESCKNDAXTS OF WILLIAM STEEN. 245 Elias Estes and Ruthy A. Steen. was born in Rankin County, Mississippi, in i860. He was married April 3. 1889, to II. — John Meyers Steen. the second son of Silas and Hannah M. Steen, was born October 26. 1828, and died August 13, 1841 aged 12 years, 9 months and 16 days. in. — Frances Amanda Steen, the third child and eldest daughter of Silas and Hannah M. Steen, was born May 6, 1830, and died August 13, 1841, aged 11 years. 3 months and 7 days. IV. — Ellen Lucretia Steen, the fourth child and second daughter of Silas and Hannah. M. Steen, was born near Steen's Creek, Rankin County, Mississippi, July 11, 1832, and died June 1, 1853, aged 20 years, 10 months and 11 days. She was mar- ried about 1850 to Dr. Thomas Jefferson Haley, by whom she had one child, as follows: I. Austin Jayne Haley, son of Dl". T. J. and Ellen L. Steen Haley, was born near Steen's Creek, Rankin County, Mis- sissippi, December 9, 1851 — a dealer in stocks and patents. He was married in Waco, Texas, November 2. 1880, to vSallie Terry ^.IcKee. To them were born the following children. Residence, Dallas, Texas. /. — Murray McKee Haley was born in Waco, Texas, Janu- ary 13, 1882, and died May 29, 1882, aged 4 months and 16 day«. //. — Harold McKee Haley was born in Dallas. Texas. August 25, 1884. ///. — Earl Lighthall Haley was born in .\lamoda, California, ]\Iay 25, 1891. V — James Emerson Steen. the fifth child and third son of Silas and Hannah M. Steen, was born Feljruary i, 1838. and died April 10. 1855, aged 17 years, 2 months and 10 days. \^J. — William Ciwin Steen, the si.xth cliiid and foinlh son of Silas and Hannah M. Steen. was born near Steen's Creek. Rankin County, Mississippi, April 12, 1839 — a prosperous farmer. He was married by the Rev. Jesse Woodall. near Monterey, Rankin County. i\.Iississippi, Fel^ruary 11, 1864, to Sarah Elizabeth Sutton, a daughter of Major B. F. and Louisa Sut- ton, she having been liorn near Monterey. Mississippi, July 9, 1845, and died at th''ir home, at Steen's Creek. Mississippi, 246 BIOGRAPHY OF THlC STKKN FAMILY. July 3, 1890, in the 45th year of her age. To them were born the following- ten children, the first four at the residence of their grandfather, Major B. F. Sutton, near Monterey, and the other six at their home at Steen's Creek. William G. Steen was mar- ried a second time, December 7, 1899, to a devout and earnest Christian woman, whose maiden name was Ann Mary Man- gum. She had twice been left a widow, and died June 15, 1900, aged 53 years. W. G. vSteen is now clerk of the Circuit Court of Rankin County. Residence, Brandon, Mississippi. 1. Louisa Emmogene Steen, the eldest daughter of William G. and Louisa S. Steen, was born December 2, 1864. She was m.arried May 24, 1885, to H. H. Ellzey. 2. Florence Albertha Steen, the second daughter of William G. and Louisa S. Steen, was born June 11, 1867. She was mar- ried July 14, 1886, to Elisha Lawley. 3. Hannie Belle Steen, the third daughter of William G. and Louisa S. Steen, was born January 11, 1869. She was mar- ried April 12, 1888, to David L. Sistrunk. 4. Elizabeth Shepard Steen, the fourth daughter of William G. and Louisa S. Steen, was born at the home of Major B. F. Sutton, near Monterey, Mississippi, November 28. 1870. 5. Margaret Steen, called "Margie," the fifth daughter of Wil- liam G. and Louisa S. Steen, was born at the home of her parents, near Steen's Creek, Mississippi, March 20, 1873. She was married September 16, 1S89, to Joseph F. Sistrunk. 6. Silas Sutton Steen, the sixth child and eldest son of William G. and Louisa S. Steen, was born November 23, 1875. 7. William Gwin Steen, Jr., the seventh child and second son of William G. and Louisa S. Steen. was born April 30, 1878. S. Eunice Graves Steen, the eighth child and sixth daugliter of William G. and Louisa S. Steen. was born July 27,, 1882. 9. Sallie Colon Steen, the ninth child and seventh daughter of William G. and Louisa S. Steen, was born Fel)ruarv 24, 1885. 10. Kate Levis Steen, the tenth, child and eighth daughter of William Gwin and Louisa Sutton Steen, was l)orn at the home of her parents, near Steen's Creek', Mississippi, Decem- ber 16, 1887. Di;SCCNDANTS OF WILLIAM STF.KN. 247 \"I[. — Emeline Hsnkins Steen, the seventh cliild and third daughter of Silas and Hannah M. Steen, was born in Rankin Coimry, Mississippi, April 15, 1842. She was married Novem- ber 18, 1858, to Jonathan A. Holconib — a farmer, he bavins: been born December 12, 1833, and died near Gatesville, Cor- yell County, Texas, April 3, 1893, in the 60th year of his age. They had no children. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Emeline H. Steen Kolcomb continued to reside near Gates- ville, Texas, until her death, in 1894. Both were devout Chris- tians and members of the Baptist Church. VITI. — Washington Webster Steen, the eighth child and fifth son of Silas and Hannah M. Steen, was born May 14, 1844 — a i)rosperous farmer. He was married by the Rev. Daniel Gid- dens, in Rankin County, Mississippi, September 23, 1866, to Mary Esther Barnes, a daughter of Abram and Ann Elizabeth Barnes, she having been born near Columbia, Marion County, Mississippi, January 5, 1845. To them were born nine chil- dren, all born at their home, near Steen's Creek, Rankin County, Mississippi. 1. Estes Barnes Steen. the eldest son of Washington W. and Mary E. Steen, was !)orn August 12, 1867. 2. Susan Elizabeth Steen, the second child and eldest daughter of W. W. and Mary E. Steen, was born October 2, 1869. She was married near Steen's Creek, Mississippi, December 2j, 1888, to Robert Slay. They reside near Hazelhurst, Co])iah County, Mississippi. To them one child was born. /. — .\nna Belle Slay, daughter of Robert and Susan E. Steen Slay, was born Mav 25. 1890. Residence, Hazelhurst, Mississipi)i. 3. Silas Victor Steen. the third child and second son of W. W. and Mary E. Steen, was born December i, 1872. 4. Jamc«; William Steen, the fourth child and third son of \V. W. and Mary E. Steen, was l)orn January 8. 1874. 5. Rol^ert Lee Steen, the fifth child and fourth son of W. W. and Mary E. Steen, was l)orn .\ugnst 6, 1876. 6. John I Icnry Steen, the sixth child and hfth son of W. \V. and Mary E. Steen. was born October 8, 1878. 7. Ella Jane Steen, the seventh child and second daughter of W. W. and ]\Iary E. Steen, was born lanuarv 28. 1881. 248 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY, 8. Mary Agnes Steen, the eighth child and third daughter of W. W. and Mary E. Steen, was born July 23, 1883. 9. Anna Washington Steen, the ninth child and fourth daugh- ter of Washington W^ebster and Mary Esther Barnes Steen, was born July 20, 1886. IX. — Sarah Mary Jane Steen, the ninth child and fourth daugh- ter of Silas and Hannah M. Steen, was born May 16, 1846. She was married, November 24, 1864, to Augustus La Fayette Dear, who died July 24, 1893. The fam.ily residence is at Steen's Creek, Mississippi. To Augustus L. and Sarah Mary Jane Steen Dear were born the follov/ing nine children, all born near Steen's Creek, Mississippi. 1. Anna Judson Dear was born October 4, 1865. She was married, August 31, 1885, to E. M. Rogers. 2. Sarah Barton Dear was born May 24, 1867. She was mar- ried October 28, 189 1, to Anderson Moore. 3. John L Dear was born February 21, 1869, and died April 21, 1879, aged 10 years and 2 months. 4. Susan Emma Dear was born May 6, 1871. 5. Mary Ella Dear was born May 4, 1873. 6 Henry W^hite Dear was born February 13, 1875. 7- Ida Leteola Dear was born February 19, 1879. 8. Augustus La Fayette Dear, Jr., was born October 18, 1884, and died June 25, 1885, aged 8 months and 7 days. 9. Myrtle Mitford Dear was born January 21, 1887. Resi- dence, Steen's Creek, Mississippi. X. — Susan Reber Steen, the tenth and youngest child, the fifth daughter of Silas and Hannah Meyers Steen, was born July 12, 1849, and died September 11, 1869, in the 2Tst year of her age. She was married March 28, 1868, to John James Jones. To them was born one child, as follows : I. Silas Abner Jones was born near Steen's Creek, Rankin County, Mississippi, September i, 1869. Residence, Los Angeles, California. BOOK FOUR, DESCENDANTS OF MATTHEW STEEX ^Matthew Steen was born in Ireland in 1755, and early came to the British Colonies in America. He located first in Philadel- phia. Pennsylvania, where, about 1774, he was married to Jane Taylor. In 1780 he removed with his family to Washington County. Pennsylvania, where his children grew to maturity, ami where he died, April 23, 1835, aged 80 years. Matthew Steen was born in the north of Ireland in 1755. probably in County Antrim, and early removed to the Britisli Colonies in America, locating at first in Philadelphia. Pennsyl- vania, wliere lie spent several years. He removed to Washing- ton County, Pennsylvania, about 1780. where he spent the remain- der of his life, and died there April 2^, 1835, aged 80 years. He was married in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, about 1774. to Jane Taylor, she having been born in 1756. antl died January 4. 1842, aged 86 years. To ?^iatthew and Jane Tavlor Steen were born the following five children: Esther. Matthew Taylor, John, Joseph, and Margaret ,Steen. ( 249 ) 250 BIOGRAPHY OF TtlE STEEN FAMILY. CT-I AFTER I. Esther Steen, the eldest child, a daughter of Matthew and Jane Taylor Steen, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June II, 1775. She was married to a Air. Wood. They had no chil- dren. CHAPTER II. Matthew Taylor Steen, the second child and eldest son of Matthew and Jane Taylor Steen, was born in Philadelphia, Penn- sylvania, November 6, 1776, and died in Xew Castle, Pennsyl- vania, in 185 1, aged 75 years. He was married in Washington County, Pennsylvania, about 1803, to Mary Mitchell, called "Polly," she having been born in Lancaster County, Penns}'!- vania, September 15, 1784, and died in Beaver, Pennsylvania, September 13, 1841, aged almost 57 years. To Matthew Taylor and Mary Mitchell Steen were born seven children, as follows: I. — Juliet Steen, the eldest child, a daughter of ^Matthew Taylor and Mary Mitchell Steen, was born in Beaver, Pennsylvania, about i8o4; and died m infancy when about six months old. IT. — Mary Steen, the second daughter of "Matthew Taylor and Mary Mitchell Steen, was born in Beaver, Pennsylvania, July 25, 1806, and died in the same locality in 1880, in the 74th year of her ge. She was married in Bezetha, Trumbull County, Ohio, in 1834, to James Parks — a shoemaker, he having been born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, in 1805, where he con- tinued to reside until his death, in 1883, in the 78th year of his age. To James and Mary Steen Parks were born the follow- ing five clnldren : J. Mary Jane Parks was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, February 2, 1835, and died June 28, 1893, aged 58 years, 4 months and 26 days. 2. Sarah Ann Parks was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, December 21. 1838, and died in i86t, in the 23d year of her ace. DESCENDANTS OE MATTHEW STEi^N. 25 1 3. Samuel Taylor Perks was born in Beaver Count}-. Pennsyl- vania, May ^, 185 1. Pie was married to Xanc}- Lindsay. To them one child was born, as follows: /. — Kate Parks, a dauG^hler of Samuel T. and Xancy P. Parks, was born about 1872. Residence. Oil City, Penn- sylvania. 4. John Mitchell Parks was born in Beaver County, Pennsyl- vania, about 1854. He removed to the West. 5. Isaac N^ewton Parks was ijorn in Beaver County. Pennsyl- vania, in June, 1857. He was married, and has two sons living^ in Beaver, Pennsylvania. HP — Matthew Mitchell Steen, the third child and eldest son of Matthew Taylor and Mary Mitchell Steen, was born in Beaver.. Beaver County, Pennsylvania, February 6, 1809, and died near Green Top, Schtiyler Comity, Missouri, ]\Iarch 15, 1889, in the 8ist year of his age. He removed from Pennsylvania to Mis- souri, about 1835, and located upon a farm near Green Top, Schuyler (^^unty, where he remained imtil his death. He was a carpenter by trade, and a soklier in the Union Army during the Civil War. M. Mitchell Steen was married near Lowell, Ohio, September 23, 1830. to Mary Buchanan, a daughter of Walter and Mary Walker Buchanan, she having been born July ]8, 1805, and died at their home, near (ireen Top. Schuyler County, Missouri, X^ivember 6, 1851, in the 50th year of her age. M. Mitchell Steen, his wife, and all his children were devout members of Cumi)crland Presl)\terian Cluu'ch. and his descendants are nearly all members of the same church, while those who are dead have died in the faith and ho])e of the Gospel. To M. Mitchell and Mary Buchanan vStecn were born a family of seven children, all ni whom were religious, indus- trious, social, and fall of innocent little jokes. They were brought up m Schuykr CiMuity, Missoiu-i, ar.d tlieir names were as follows: 1. Mary Steen, the eldest daughter of M . .Mitclull and .Mary 1'. Steen, was born Jime 2'), 1831. and ilie(l April 1. 1833, in the 2d year of her age. 2. Matthe\\ 'J'ayli:)r Steen, ilu' second child and eldest son of M. Mitciiell and Mary 15. Steen, was burn near Cleveland, ( )h;(), June 26. 1833, and died in Putnam County. Missouri, February 3, 1894. in tlie 61 st year rought to Iowa by her par- descknda:s-ts of mattiiew steen. 257 ents when a child. She was married to Thomas Catterson. Residence, Taintor, Mahaska County, Iowa. 3. Robert Steen, the third child and second son of J. Taylor and \ancy Crawford Steen, was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, February 14, 1844. He was brought by his parents to Iowa wlien a child, and died at his residence, near Kirkman, Shelby County, Iowa. July 15, 1895, aged 51 years, 5 months and i day. He was married in Powesheik County, Iowa, February 19. 1869, to Sarah Ann McDowell, she hav- ing been born in Powesheik County, Iowa, June 10, 1850. Family residence, Kirkman, Shelby County, Iowa. To Robert and Sarah Ann Steen were born nine children, as follows : /. — \'iola A. Steen was born March 7, 1870, and died. //. — Reuben A. Steen was born ]\Iarch 24, 1872. ///. — Mattie L. Steen was born October 8, 1874. She was married to T. H. Potter. IJ\ — Lucinda Steen was born ]\Iay lO, 1877. V. — Charlotte Steen was born February 20. 1880. VI. — Janette Steen was born May 8, 1882. VII. — Emma E. Steen was born September 19, 1894. VIII. — Mabel Steen was born October 14, 1886. IX. — Clara Steen was born August 13, 1889. 4. James F. Steen, the fourth child and third son of J. Taylor and Nancy Crawford Steen, was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, January 25, 1846. Residence, Taintor, Iowa. 5. Jonathan Steen, the fifth child and fourth son of J. Taylor and Nancy Crawford Steen, was born ( )ctober 9, 1848, and died in ^Mahaska County, Iowa, April 26, 1855, in the 7th year of his age. 6. John M. Steen, the sixth child an'! fifth son of J. Taylor and Xanc}' C. Steen, was born in Iowa. October 2y, 1850. Resi- dence, , Powesheik County, Iowa. V. — Harriet Steen. the filth child and third daughter of Matthew Taylor and Mary Mitchell Steen, was born in Darlington, Beaver County, Pennsyls^ania, April 30, 1814. She was mar- ried in Beaver County, I'ennsylvania, November 2^. 1837, to John Mitchell, he having been born June 26. 1812. They removed to Iowa in comparativelv carlv life, and located near (17) 258 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STECN FAMILY. New Sharon, Mahaska County, Imva, wdiere Harriet Steen Mitchell died, June 9, 1872, in tke 69th year of her age, and in the full communion of the Presbyterian Church. To John and Harriet Steen Mitchell were born seven children, as follows: 1. Martin Mitchell was born February 2, 1839. He was mar- ried October 11, 1859, to Catherine Mossman. To them were bom two children. /. — Nettie Jane Mitchell was born August 7, i860. //. — Delia Frances Mitchell was born April 3, 1874. 2. Nancy Ann Mitchell, the second child and eldest daughter of John and Harriet Steen Mitchell, was bora December 9, 1840. Sh« was married September 25, 1861, to Amos Bart- lett. Residence, Searsborough, Iowa. To them was bom one child. 1. — ]. Martin Bartlett was born September 22, 1865. 3. Mary Jane Mitchell, the third child and second daughter of John and Harriet Steen Mitchell, was born January 18, 1843, Residence, Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa. 4. Smith Mitchell, the fourth child and second son of John and Harriet Steen Mitchell, was born July 22, 1845. 5. Harriet Minerva Mitchell, the fifth child and third daughter of John and Harriet Steen Mitchell, was born August 31, 1847. Residence, New Sharon, Iowa. 6. Juliet Mitchell, the sixth child and fourth daughter of John and Harriet Steen Mitchell, was born April 7, 1850. Resi- dence, Alva, Nebraska. 7. John Curtis Mitchell, the seventh child and third son of John and Harriet Steen Mitchell, was born July 6, 1852. Residence, Kansas City, Missouri. VI. — Juliet Steen, the sixth child and fourth daughter of Matthew Taylor and Mary Mitchell Steen (the second daughter of the same name, the former having died in infancy), was born in Darlington, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, May 2, 1817, and died near Des Moines, Iowa, August 24, 1861, in the 44th year of her age. She was married in Beaver County, Pennsylvania^ November 3, 1836, to William Madden, who died in Franklin, Pennsylvania, January 6, 185 1. To them were bom six chil- dren. Juliet Steen Madden was married a second time to Stewart Robinson, by whom she had two children. DESCENDANTS OF MATTHKW STKEN. 259 1. Mary Ann Madden, the eldest daughter of William and Juliet Steen J^Iadden, was born in 1837, and died August 7, 1849, aged 12 years. 2. Lucy Jane Maddea, the second daughter of William and Juliet Steen Madden, was born December 22, 1838. 3. Martha Elizabeth i^Iadden, the third daughter of William and Juliet Steen Madden, was born May 11, 1842. She was married to a Mr. Barlow, who held a position of trust in the Iowa State Penitentiary. 4. Philander White Madden, the fourth child and only son of William and Juliet Steen Madden, was born February 4, 1845. He was Warden of the State Penitentiary at Ana- mosa, Iowa. 5. Juliet Caroline Madden, the fifth child and fourth daughter of W^illiam and Juliet Steen Madden, was bom October 17^ 1847, S"*i died August 5, 1848, aged 9 months and 19 days. 6. Harriet ]\Iadden, the sixth child and fifth daughter of Wil- liam and Harriet Steen Madden, was born September 16. 1849. 7. Sarah Frances Robinson, the eldest child by the second marriage of Juliet Steen Madden to Stewart Robinson, was born May 21, 1855, and died in 1890, aged 45 years. 8. Nevada Robinson, the second daughter by the second mar- riage of Juliet Steen Gladden to Stewart Robinson was bom July II, 1858. Vn. — Jane Steen, the seventh child and fifth daughter of Matthew Taylor and Mar\- Mitchell Steen. was born in Darlington,. Beaver County, Pennsylvania, September 5, 1819. She was married at the same place, July 15, 1839, to W'illiam Lindsey, who died May 4, 1882. Mrs. Jane Steen Lindsey now (1900)' resides at 1210 Chestnut Street, Franklin, Pennsylvania. To W^illiam and Jane Steen Lindsey were born the following eigh.t children: 1. Lucy Lindsey was born in Darlington, Pennsylvania, November 14, 1840, and died in Youngstown, Ohio, Julv 14, 1842. 2. Julia Lindsey was born in Youngstown, Ohio, November 14^ 1843. Residence, Franklin. Pennsylvania. 260 BIOGRAPHY OF THE; STI{1JN FAMILY. ■ 3. Almedia Linclsey was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, August II, 1846. She was married in Franklin, Pennsyl- vania, August 9, 1873, to Thomas R. Mahan. They have no children. Residence, Denver, Colorado. 4. Harriet Jane Lindsey was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania, March 14, 1849. She was married at the same place, Decem- ber 19, 1878, to Ezekiel Franks, ot Condit, Ohio. They have no children. Residence, Franklin, Pennsylvania. 5. Mary Abigail Lindsey was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania, October 9, 1851, and died April 6, 1864, in the 13th year of her age. 6. Olive Deborah Lindsey, the sixth daughter of William and Jane Steen Lindsey, was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania, March 27, 1854. She was married in Franklin, Pennsyl- vania, September 24, 1873, to .Reed W. Myers, qi Youngs- town, Ohio, he haying been born at Prospect,, Butler County, Pennsylvania, October 18, 1847.. Residence, Beaver Falls, 'Tfi . Pennsylyania. To them were born two children, as follows: t /. — Charles Edgar Myers was born in Tionesta, .Forest Cormty, Pennsylvania, Octob.er 14, 1874. //. — Mary Steen Myers was born -in Clear Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, December 25, 1880. 7. Willard Wallace IJndsey, the seventh child and eldest son of William and Jane Steen Lindsey, was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania, September 25, 1859. He was married in Franklin, Pennsylvania, November 11, 1880, to Anna J. . Residence, New Brighton, Pennsylvania. To them was born one son. /. — Alson Lindsey was born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, December 16, 1886. 8. Orville Edgar Lindsey, the youngest child of William and Jane Steen Lindsey, was born in Franklin, Pentisylvania, - December 4, 1862. He was married in New Brighton; Penn- sylvania, January 5, 1S83, to Nora Molter, she having been born in New ]3righton, Pennsylvania, September 20. 1864. Residence, New Brighton, Pennsylvania. To them was born one son. /. — Walter Scott Lindsey was born in New Brighton, Penn- sylvania, June 22, 1884. :■'.;... DKSCENDAXTS OF MATTHTi;w STEEN. 26-1 CHAPTER III. John Steen, the third child and second son of Matthew and Jane Taylor Steen, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 30, 1778, and died at the residence of his son, Capt. Hu£^h B. Steen, in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, July 10, 1859, in the 8i5t year of his age. His body was tenderly laid away to rest in Greenwood cemetery, New Castle, Pennsyl- vania. John Steen was brought by his parents from Philadelphia, about 1780, to their new home, in Washington County. Pennsyl- vania, where he was brought up. He was married in Washing- ton County, Pennsylvania, about i8co, to xAnn Cummins McDole, who was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, by whom he had seven children. He resided in Washington County a few years after his marriage, and about 1804 removed with his family to Beaver County, Pennsyh'ania, and permanently located near Bridgewater. He served during the W^ar of 1812; was enlisted for five years, and conipleted his term of service at the Arsenal, near Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania. He was a Sergeant in Biddle's Corps of Artillery, which fact is shown from his land warrant. He was also for many years a ruling elder in the I'nited Presbyterian Church, and a Justice of the Peace for the borough of Bridgewater, Pennsylvania. After the death of his first wife John Steen was married a second time to Catherine Barnes, who was bornin Ireland, by whom he had five children, making twelve children in all, as follows: I. — Matthew Steen, the eldest son of John Steen and his first wife„ formerly Ann Cummins McDole, was born in Poland Township,. Mahoning County, Ohio, January 8, 1801, and died in Newport,. Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, in January, 1854, aged 53 years. Matthew Steen was a successful physician, and prac- ticed medicine in Ohio and in Pennsylvania. He was married m Poland Township, Mahoning County, Ohio, in 1820, to Elizabeth Calbraith, she having been born at that place in Way, 1797, and died at the residence of her son, Capt. Erasmus D. Steen. in Danville, Illinois. January 15, 1883, in the 86th year of her age. To Dr. Matthew and Elizabeth Galbraith Steen were born the following eight children: I. Mary W. Steen, the eldest daughter of Dr. Matthew and 262 BIOGRAPHY OF THE) ST£EN FAMILY. Elizabeth G. Steen, was born in Crawford County, Pennsyl- vania, in May, 1822. She was married in Butler County, Pennsylvania, abofrt 1S43, to Dr. Clement Pearson, and died in Warren County, IlHnois, November 13, 1854, in the 36th year of her age. 3Dr. Pearson, her husband, died in 1877, They were the parents of three children, all of whom are now dead. 2. Samuel G. Steen, the second child and eldest son of Dr. Matthew and Elizabeth G. Steen, was bom in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in 1824. He was a physician and surgeon, and went to the Mexican War as Assistant Surgeon • in Captain Washington's Light Artillery. He died in 1847 in the city of Saltillo, Mexico, from the effects of wounds received in battle. His body was brought home and buried v.'ith great military honors in New Castle, Pennsylvania. 3. Ann M. Steen, the third child and second daughter of Dr. Matthew and Elizabeth G. Steen, was born in Crawford County, Pennsylvania^ in 1826. She was married in Butler County, Pennsylvania, about 1846, to Michael Alford, by whom she had eight children, who are m.ostly living in the vicinity of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She died in Centralia, Illinois, in 1863, aged about 37 years. 4. Joh» A. Steen, the fourth child and second son of Dr. Mat- thew and Elizabeth G. Steen, was born in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in 1828. He left home about 1850. when he was 22 years of age. He was clerk on a steamboat on the Ohio River. About 1858 he started to go to California, and was mict by a friend, who told his brother of it. He was never heard of afterwards. It was reported that the whole party was murdered by Indians, but it was not certainly known whether this was true or not. 5. Margaret M. Steen, the fifth child and third daughter of Dr. Matthew and Elizabeth G. Steen, was born in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in 1830. She was married in Butler County, Pennsylvania, about 1849, to John Brant, who became a soldier in the Civil War. He was Captain in a Pennsylvania Regiment, and was killed in the battle of Fred- ericksburgh, \'irginia, in 1863. His wife died from grief about six months later. To Jolni and Margaret Steen Brant were born three children, two sons and one daughter. Th^ daughter was married and lived in Mercer County, Pennsyl- Captain E. D. Steen. DESCENDANTS OF MATTHEW STEEN. 265 vania, where she died, leaving' one daughter, now a grown woman. The two sons live in Blufifton. Indiana, are pros- perous, well-to-do people, and influential citizens. 6. James S. Steen, the sixth child and third son of Dr. Matthew and Elizabeth G. Steen, was born in Crawford County, Penn- sylvania, November 13, 1832. He was a soldier in the Civil War, belonging to the Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry, and was killed in battle at Knoxville, Tennessee, February 29, 1864. Jan'es S. Steen was married in Butler County, Pennsylvania. January 4, 1S55, to Josephine Ramsey, by whom he had two children: /. — A son, who died when about four years old. //. — A daughter, v.-ho was married to Charles Renner and now lives near Ellis, in Peru, South America, Mr. Renner being engaged in the oil business there. 7. Erasmus Darwin vSteen, the seventh child and fourth son of Dr. Matthew and Elizabeth G. Steen, was born in Craw- ford County, Pennsylvania, October i, 1835. In 1861 he enlisted as a soldier in the Union Army at vShelbyville, Illi- nois. He was Captain of Company , One Hundred and Fifteenth Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served his country faithfully all through the war. Out of the eight children of his father's family he is the only one now living, and he came vefy near being left on a Southern battle-field. He writes: "I have no startling statements to make in relation to my father's family, but one thing I can assure you of, and that is, that in looking the matter up you will find no record of any of the family in any of the penitentiaries of the country." Erasmus Darwin Steen was married in Warren County, Illinois, November 15, 1855, to Martha Fair, she having been born in Meigs County, Ohio, March 2t, 1836. Residence, 3528 Lake Avenue, Chicago. Illinois. To Capt. E. D. and Martha F. Steen were born five children, four of whom still survive, as follows: /. — Ernest P. Steen, the eldest son of Capt. E. D. and Martha F. Steen, was born in Warren County, Illinois, August 16, 1856 He was married in Danville, Illinois, March, 1883, to Jennie Payton. They have no children. Ernest P. Steen is the only grandchild of Dr. Matthew 265 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STKEN- FAMILY. Steen that bears the name of Steea. Residence, No. 7035 Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. //. — Mary M. Steen, a daughter of Capt. E! D. and Martha F. Steen, was born in Shelbyville, lUinois, August 9, 1861 She was married in Danville, Illinois, in October, 1887, to Morton AV. Thompson, Esq., an attorney-at-law and judge of the County Court, A^ermilion County, Illinois. Resi- dence, Danville, Illinois. -i • - ///.^Nellie F. Steen, a daughter of Capt. E. D. and Martha F. Steen, was boin in Shelbyville, February 7, 1866. She resides with her parents, in Chicago — an invalid. IV. — Laura F. Steen, a daughter of Capt. E. D. and Martha F. Steen, was born in Shelbyville, Illinois,' August 5; 1867, She was married in Danville, Illinois, May 12, 1882, to W. S. F-obb, of Danville, who died in 1893. To them were born two children, a son and a daughter, the delight of their mother, and the joy of their grandparents, who all live together in Chicago, at 3528 Lake Avenue. 8. Daniel R. Steen, the eighth child and fifth son of Dr.' Mat- ■ thew and Eliz.abeth Galbraith Steen, was born in Beaver ' ' County, Pennsylvania, in August, 1838. He enlisted in the ' ' Union Army in /\pri', 1861 ; served his country faithfully in over thirty battle-fields, until the end of the war. He con- tracted a severe cold at Louisville, Kentucky, when he was mustered out of the service, and died in three weeks after reaching his home, at Shelbyville, Illinois. IT. — -Ann Cummin? Steen, the second child and eldest daughter of John and Ann Cummins McDole Steen, was born in Can- nonsburgh, Washington County, Pennsylvania, November 19, i8o2, and died in December, i''^7Q, aged yy years. She was married in St. Clairsville, Ohio, January 2, 1827, tO' Michael McHugh, he having been born in County Longford, town of Granart, ^Ireland, and died in Rainsboro, Highland County, Ohio, December 4, 1854. They continued to reside in St. Clairsville, Ohio, for a number of years. To Michael and Ann Cummins Steen McHugh were born the following seven chil- dren : . I. Bridget McHugh, the eldest daughter, was born May 31, , . 1828,. and died near Rainsboro, Ohio, May 28, 1888, aged 60 vears. She was married to Jonathan Davis, who died DUSCSNDANTS OF HATTHTvW STfil^TT. 267 near Rainsboro, Ohio, in 1875. To them were born the following six children: /. — Sarah A. Davis. //. — Jane Davis, who married a ]Mr. McCord, and lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. ///. — Edward Davis. ly. — Amanda Davis. V. — Zail Davis. VI. — Ella Davis, who married a Mr. DeWitte, and lives in Greenfield, Ohio, where she brought up a family. Jane McHugh, the second daughter of Michael and Ann C. Steen McJrlugh, was born in Ohio. She was married to Edward Roberts October 15, i860, and died in triumphant Christian faith, March 15, 1900, in Rainsboro, Ohio. Her husband, Edward Roberts, died in New Antioch. Ohio, in 1861. To Edward and Jane McIIugh Roberts was born one son, as follows; /. — Edward McHugh Roberts, now principal of the public schools of Cenlerfield, Ohio. He is married and has two children, as follows: J. Marie Roberts. ^ Harry Roberts. Elizabeth McHugh, the third daughter of, ]\Iichael and Ann C. Steen McHugh. was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, July 12, 1835. She was married at Rainsboro. Ohio, to Thomas Scarratt, in i860, and died in Rainsboro, Highland County, Ohio, in 1864. Her husband, Thomas Scarratt, survived her many years, and died in Greenfield, Ohio, about 1894. To them were born two children, as follows: /. — Clara Scarratt, who married William I drowning. Resi- dence, Rainsboro. Ohio. //. — Laura Scarratt, who married a Mr. Zinunernian. lives in Kansas, and has several children. Ann McHugh, a daughter of Michael and Ann Cummins Steen Mctlugh, was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, May 31, 183 1. Residence, Rainsboro, Highland County, Ohio. Edward McHugh, the only son of Michael and Ann Cum- mins Steen McHugh, was born in Miami Countv, Ohio, 268 • BIOGRAPHY OF THE; STEKN FAMILY. September 25, 1838. He was ordained an elder in the M. E. Church at Oxford, Butler County, Ohio, by Bishop Matthew Simpson, September 9, i860. He has been a minister of the M. E. Church in Cincinnati Conference for forty years. He has been connected with several churches in Cincinnati, and his pastorate in that city has extended over sixteen years. He is now (1900) pastor of the York Street M. E. Church, and has recently received a large accession to his church. He v/as married, May 25, 1858, to Anna E. Lieu- rance, who took an active part in the Woman's Crusade in 1872, and died in Georgetown, Ohio, November 11, 1879. Rev. Edward McHugh was married a second time, Septem- ber 25, 1889, to Mary E. Shafor, who still sundves. Resi- dence, Cincinnati, Ohio. To the Rev. Edward and Anna E. Lieurance McHugh were born six children, as follows: /. — Ida Noble McHugh was born in Sugar Tree Ridge, Highland County. Ohio, May 25, 1859. She was married to Rev. F. M. Kirgan, now (1900) pastor of Fairmount M. E. Church, Cincinnati, Ohio. To them were born two children, as follows: 1. Edna R. Kirgan. 2. Bertha Kirgan. //. — Anna Cora McHugh was born in Sharonville, Hamilton County, Ohio, April 13, 1861. She w^as married to Wil- liam H. Remley who, for twenty years past, has been connected with the public schools in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is now (1900) principal of the Twenty-eighth District School, Cincinnati, Ohio. Residence, Elmwood Place, Hamilton County, Ohio. To them were born two chil- dren, as follows: 1. Ralph McHugh Remley. 2. Sarah Helen Remley. ///. — Mary Emily McHugh, the third daughter of Rev. Edward and Anna E. Lieurance McHugh, was bom in Felicity, Clermont County, Ohio, March 11, 1864, and died September 5, 1865, aged i year, 5 months and 15 days. IV. — Edward Rees McHugh, the fourth child and eldest son of Rev. Edward and Anna E. Lieurance McHugh, was born in New Richmond, Clermont County, Ohio, January 30, 1866. He was m.arried to Bertha William- "^"^91 ^9^/ ByH ^' \ ' ' 1 Rkv. Kdw.^kd AIcHugu. DESCF.NDANTS OF MATTHEW STKEN. 27 1 son. Residence, Charlestown, Illinois. To Edward R. and Bertha McHugh were born the following three chil- dren : /. Anna Marie McHugh. 2. Augustine Edward McHugh. J. Amos Lieurance McHugh. V . — FVank Owrey McHugh, the fifth child and second son of Rev. Edward and Anna E. Lieurance McHugh, was born in East Liberty, Logan County, Ohio, April 25, 1868, and married Florence Moss, of Elmwood Place, Ohio. Residence, Cincinnati, Ohio. VI. — Carey Weakly McHugh, the sixth and youngest child, the third son of Rev. Edward and Anna E. Lieurance McHugh, was born in Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio, November 4. 1870. He is in the employ of the Kimball Piano Company. Residence, Washington, D. C. 6. Ellen McHugh, a daughter of Michael and Ann Cummins Steen McHugh, was born March 12, 1844. Residence, Greenfield, Ohio. 7. Lottie McHugh, the seventh child, the sixth and youngest daughter of Michael and Ann Cummins Steen McHugh. was born in Highland County, Ohio, and died at Marshall, Mis- souri, April 3c, ]8q9. She was married to William Thorn- ton, who died in Marshall. Missouri, in the year 1889. To them were born two children, as follows: /. — Edward Thornton. Residence, Marshall, Missouri. 11. — Anna Marie Thornton, deceased. in. — ^Jane Taylor Steen, the third child and second daughter of John Steen by his first wife — formerly Miss Ann Cummins McDole — was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, February 17, 1805, and died in Hazel Dell, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, July 28. 1890. aged 85 years, 5 months and 11 days. She was married in Hartstown, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, June 25, 1825, to George Owrey, one of the first settlers, he having been born in Adamsville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, September 15, 1802, and died in Hazel Dell, Pennsylvania, October 22, 1873, aged 71 years, i month and 7 days. To them were bom the following eight children, all born in Adamsville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. I. Mary Ann Owrey, the eldest child, was born 2, 1826. She was twice married, first in Newport, January 19, 1843, to John Gow, he havmg been born in Scotland, by 272 BIOGRAPHY OF THE) STEKN FAMILY. whom she had two children. She was married a second time, about 1850, to a Mr. Nye, by whom she had nine children. The following are her children in the order of birth : /. — John Gow was born in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, about 1844, and died in Dennison, Ohio, about 18S2, aged 38 years, 5 months and 11 days. He was an engineer on the Pan-handle Railroad. He was mar- ried, and has a grandchild now living. //. — Isabel Gow was born about 1846 ; was married, and died m Virginia, aged 38 years. ///. — Pernina Nye — IV. — Dan. Nye— twin children, born about 185 1, and died when two weeks old. V. — George A. Nye was born March 5, 1853. He was mar- ried to Rebecca Duncan by whom he had four children. VI. — Nathaniel Nye was born December 6, 1854. He was married to Mana. Fowler. VII. — Margaret J. Nye was born February 15, 1857. She was married to M. Main, by w^hom she had one child. VIII. — Alvin L. Nye was born March 4, 1859. He was mar- ried to Florence Marshall, by whom he had two children. IX. — James M. Nye was born July 24, 1861, and died . X. — Thomas Nye was born May 18, 1866. He was married to Carrie Carnwick, by whom he had four children. XI. — Martin Nye was born about 1868. He was mar- ried to M. Newton, by whom he had six children. Mrs. Mary Ann Nye now has two great-grandchildren, one by the name of Gow, and the other by the name of Nye. She resides at Hazel Dell, Pennsylvania. 2. John H. Owrey, the second child and eldest son of George and Jane T, Steen Owrey, was born July 13, 1828. He was married in 1850, and died in Hazel Dell, Pennsylvania, March 25, [871, in the 43d year of his age. ■ 3. Isabel J. Owrey, the third child and second daughter of George and Jane T. Steen Owrey, was born December 28, 1830. She was married in New Castle, Pennsylvania, December 25, 1848, to John Frazier, and died in Allegheny DESCENDANTS OF MATTHEW STEEN. 273 City, Penns)lvania, February 28. 1871, aged 40 years and 2 months. 4. James ^i. Owrey, ihe fourth child and second son of George and Jane T. Steen Owrey. was born August 16, 1836. He enhsted m the army, in Company A, Seventy-sixth Regi- ment, Pennsylvania \'olunteer Infantry, October i, 1861 ; was promoted to First Sergeant X'ovember 23. 1863, ^"d was lionorably discharged October i, 1864, having faith- fully served his country three years. He was married in New Castle, Pennsylvania, September 23, 1858, to Lizzie Watson, and died in lieaver Falls, Pennsylvania, March 31. 1878, aged 41 years. 7 months and 15 days. 5. Martin \'an Buren (Jwrey, the fifth child and third son of George and Jane T. Steen Owrey, was born 13, 1840. He enlisted in the army May i, 1862. He spent most of his time in the United States service as a nurse in the hospital in Virginia. He was married in Xew Castle, Pennsylvania, July 18, 1857, to Rachel Mick. 6. Maggie J. Owrey. the sixth child and third daughter of George and Jane T. Steen Owrey, was born March 31, 1841. She was married in New Castle, Pennsylvania, July 7, 1857. to Philo D. Garrett, and died in P.eaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. 7. Hettie D. Owrey, the seventh child and fourth daughter of George and Jane T. Steen Owrey, was born April i, 1844. She was married in Ohio, November 26, 1869, to Edward Mahan, and died in Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania. November 8, 1877. aged ;^;^ years, 7 months and 7 days. 8. Cassie C. Owrey. the eighth child and lifth daughter of George and Jane T. Steen Owrey was I)crn .\ugust 6, 1846, and died September 28, 1847. I\'. — John Cutmnins Steen, the fourtli child and second son of John Steen by his first wife, Ann Cunuuins ^fcDole. was born m P.eaver, P>eaver County, T'ennsylvania. January 31, 1807, an<; died unmarried in 1833. aged 26 vcars. V. — Margaret Steen, the fifth child and third daughter of John Steen and his first wife, Ann Cunnuins McDole, was born in Beaver, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. January 17. i8o<). and died in youth, unmarried. (18) 274 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEKN FAMILY. VI. — Esther Steen, the sixth child and fourth daughter of John Steen and his first wife, Ann Cummins McDole Steen, was born in Darlington, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. September p. 1811, and died September 9, 1884, aged 73 years. She was married to Henry Owrey, June 8, 1826, he having been born m 1805, and died February i, 1890, aged 84 years. To them were born the following ten children, the first seven of whom Avere born in Crawford Count}', Pennsylvania, and the other three at places mentioned: 1. Mary Jane Owrey, the eldest child, a daughter of Henry and Esther Steen Owrey, was born October 20, 1828. She was married January 2S, 185 1, to Samuel Long. To them were born nine children, all born in Lawrence County. Pennsyl- vania. Residence, Sewickley, Pennsylvania. /. — Mary E. Long, the eldest child of Samuel and Mary J. Owrey Long, was born September 18, 185 1. She was married, March 12, 1868, to David Fye. he having been born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, March 13, 1843. To them were born the following nine children, all born in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania: 1. Reuben Frank Fye was born September 6. 1868, and died (having been killed) August 17, 1895. aged 27 years. He was married to Jennie Brown November 8, 1894. 2. Samuel T. Fye was born April 9, 1870. He was mar- ried to Emma Sigler, January 17, 1892. 5. Mary J. Fye was born May 8, 1872. 4. Sarah A. Fye w^as born July 31, 1874. She was mar- ried to William McDanel, November 2. 1892. 5. Willis Henry Fye was born July 10, 1877. 6. John S. Fye was born February 29, 1880. 7. Maud M. Fye was born April 2, 1884. 8. Alice S. Fye was boin October 18, 1S87. p. Elmer Fye was born July 2, 1889. 2. Adam Owrey, the second c'nild and eldest son of Henry and Esther Steen Owrey was born March 15, 1831. He was married July 3, 1855, to Clara Gibson. Residence. Ironton, Ohio. T. Anna Eliza Owrev, the third child and second daucjhtcr of DESCEXDANTS Ol- MATTHEW STEEX. 275 Henry aiul Esther Steen Owrey, was born June 9, 1834, and died in infancy. 4. Matthew Steen Owrey, the fourth child and second son of Henry and Esther Steen Owrey, was born March 6, 1837, and died in infancy. 5. Margaret jNIaria Owrey, the fifth child and third daughter of Henry and Esther Steen Owrey. was born April 15, 183S. She was married October 10, i860, to William H. Clark. Residence, West Williamsfield, Ohio. 6. Joseph Ball Owrey, the sixth child and third son of Henry and Esther Steen Owrey, was born January 20. 1841. He enlisted in the army, September 10, 1861, in Company A, Seventy-sixth Pennsylvania Infantry, and was killed at Fort Wagner, South Carolina. July 2;], 1863. in the 23d year of his age. 7. ]\Iatilda Ann Owrey, the seventh child and fourth daughter of Henry and Esther Steen Owrey, was born March 30, 1845. She was married August i, 1868, to William T. Shurlock, he having been born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, Novem- ber 28, 183 1. Residence. Wampum, Peansylvania. To them eight children were born, all born in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. 1. — Elizabeth Shurlock was born March 18, 1869 She was married December 5. 1889, to Robert McAnlis. Resi- dence, Wampum. Pennsylvania. JI. — Sara Lillian Shurlock was born July 30, 1871. ///. — Margaret McAiilis Shurlock was born August 8. 1874. She was married Xovember 17, 1898, to Charles W. Cross. Residence, near ^Moravia, Pennsylvania. IV. — Anna Calheryne Shurlock was born August 4. 1877. V. — William Samuel Shurlock was born September la 1880. J I. — Thomas Shurlock was born January 9. 1883, and died in infancy. VII. — Charles Parkhurst Shurlock was born Jul}- i, 1884. VIII. — Ethel Claire Shurlock was born May 28, 1890. 8. John Cummins r)\vrey. the eighth child and fourth son of Henry and Estiier Steen Owrey, was born in Rridgewater, Pennsylvania, May 18, 1848. Residence. Baltimore. Mary- land. 276 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEX FAMILY. 9. Charles Henry Owrey, the ninth child and fifth son of Henry and Esther Steen Owrey, was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, February 28, 185 1. He was married Novem- ber 10, 1874, to Margaret Robinson, she having been born July 25, 1852. Residence, New Castle, Pennsylvania. To them were born eight children, as follows, all born in New Castle, Pennsylvania : /. — Joseph Edward Owrey was born May 7, 1876. //. — William Oscar Owrey was born November 14. 1877. ///. — Andrew G. Owrey was born April 16, 1880. IV. — Mabel Claire Owrey was born May 7, 1884. V. — Richard Owrey was born April 20, 1886. VI. — Sarah J. Owrey was born March 13, 1888. VII. — Rhoda Belle Owrey was born December 3. 1889. VIII — Fannie M. Owrey was born December 19, 1891. 10. William Oscar Owrey, the tenth child and sixth son of Henry and Esther Steen Owrey, was bom at New Castle, Pennsylvania, May 24, 1853. He was married to Nellie Messhemer. Residence, Weston, Ohio. VII. — Eliza Steen, the seventh child and fifth daughter of John Steen and his tirst v/ife, Ann Cummins McDole Steen, was born in Petersburgh, Mahoning County, Ohio, July 16, 1816. She was married May 15, 1834, to James C. Mitchell, a mer- chant and shoemaker, he having been born near Greenville, Pennsylvania, October 14, 1813, and was drowned at sea between Cuba and New York. To them w'ere born the fol- lowing four children: 1, William Mitchell was born February 28, 1835, and died December 29, 1867, leaving no posterity. 2. John Steen Mitchell was born November 29, 1836. He was married July 3, i860, to Margaret Luse, a daughter of David and Ellen Luse, of Kennard, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, she having been born March 25, 1834. Residence, Harts- town, Crawford County. Pennsylvania. To John S. and Margaret L. Mitchell were born the following three chil- dren. /. — Sarah M. Mitchell was born March 28, 1861. She was married August 24, 1882, to ]\Iyron i\I. ]\Iiller. of Harts- town, Pennsylvania, he having been born February 22. DESCENDANTS OF MATTHEW STEEN. 277 1859. Residence, Hartstown, Pennsylvania. To Myron j\I. and Sarah !M. Miller were born the following three children: I. RoUin Steen ^liller was born June 23, 1883, and died April 9, 1887, in the 4th year of his age. J. Samuel Marcus Miller was born April 8, 1889. 5. James Milo Miller was born November 3, 1893. //. — Ellen M. ]\litchel!, the second daughter of John S. and Margaret L. Mitchell, was born June 27, 1862. She was married December 2, 1886, to Harry P. McElroy, of Sum- merville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, he having been born August 21, 1856. Residence, 153 Herron Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. To Harry P. and Ellen M. McElroy were born the following four children: 1. Marguerite Pritner IMcElrov was born December 24, 1888. 2. Marjorie Sarah ]\IcElroy was born July 26, 1890. 5. Myron Mitchell McElroy was born Xovember 17, 1898, and died November 3. 1899, aged almost one year. 4. Harry Kenneth McElroy was born Xovember 19. 1898 and died Januar\- 4, 1809, aged less than two months The two last-named were twins. ///. — James C. Mitchell, the third child and only son of John 5. and Margaret L. Mitchell, was born August 23. 1864. He was married May 8, 1887, to Lottie Barbour, of Ken- nard, Mercer Coimty, Pennsylvania, she having been bom April 28, 1864. Residence, Atlantic. Crawford County. Pennsylvania. To James C. and Lottie Barbour Mitchell were born the following six children: /. John Thurman ^Mitchell was born February it, 1888. 2. Myron Malcolm Mitchell was born February 11, 1890. 5. Alice Marie Mitchell was born April 14, i8(ji. and died -August 9, 1893. aged 2 years, 3 months and 26 days. /. William Max Mitchell was born August 2t^, 1893. 5. James Milton Mitclirll, a iwin brother of the i)receding, was born August 2^,, 1893, and died September 4, 1896, aged 3 years and 12 days. 6. Donna Crystal Mitchell was born January 13. 1897. 278 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STICUN FAMILY. 3. Sarah Mitchell, the third child and eldest daughter of James C. and Eliza Steen Mitchell, was born October 31, 1838, and died September 29, 1874, aged 35 years, 10 months and 29 days. 4. Annie Mitchell, the fourth and youngest child of James C. and Eliza Steen Mitchell, was born December 11, 1839, and died October 14, 1840, aged 10 months and 3 days. Eliza Steen Mitchell, the seventh child and fifth daughter of John and Ann Cummins McDole Steen, was married a second time, July 29, 1842, to Joseph Ball — a farmer, — of Adams- ville, Pennsylvania, he having been born June 29, 1815, and died in Garden Valley, California, in May, 1891, in the 76th year of his age. Mrs. Eliza Steen Mitchell Ball died in Can- ton, Lewis County, Missouri, March 31, 1886, aged 69 years, 3 months and 16 days. To Joseph and Eliza Steen Mitchell Ball were born five cliildren, as follows : 5. George W. Ball, the eldest child of his father, but the fifth child of his mother, Eliza Steen Mitchell Ball, was born June 30, 1843, ^^^^ died June 21, 1898, aged 54 years, 11 months and 21 days. He was married, September 13. 1866, to Morilla J. DuMars, of Kennard, Pennsylvania. She having been born March 13, 1846, and still resides at Kennard, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. To George W. and Morilla J. Ball was born one child, as follows: /. — Nannie Belle Ball was born July 15, 1876. 6. Morrow B. L. Ball, the second son of Joseph, but the sixth child of Eliza Steen Mitchell Ball, was born February 26, 1845, ^^'^ died July 2, 1865, aged 20 years, 4 months and 6 days. 7. Joseph W. Ball, the third son of Joseph Ball, being the sev- enth child of his wife, Eliza Steen Mitchell Ball, was born in Hancock County, Illinois, near Nauvoo, November 9, 1847. Pie was married by the Rev. Thomas Musgrove, of the Baptist Church, at the home of his wife's parents, in Walnut Grove, Clarke County, Missouri, June 4, 1871, to Annie E. Childers, a daughter of R. L. and Mary Childers, she having been born July 2, 1853. Residence, Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Territory. Rev. Joseph W Ball writes as follows, giving additional information con- cerning the famil}' : DESCE.VDAXTS OF .MATTHEW STKEX. 279 Oklahoma City, March 3, 1900. My parents removed from Hancock County, Illinois, to Fort Madison, Iowa, where we resided for several years. From this place father made his first trip to California, in 1851, leaving his three boys, George. Morrow and myself, with mother. He was gone three years and six months, when he returned home and remained three vears and three months. The family then removed to Macon City, Missouri, from which place father went to Pike's Peak, remaining two years and six months. During this time the Civil War broke out, and mother removed with the family to Adams County, Illinois, where we all remained until lather returned to us, in 186], We continued at this place until the spring of 1863, when father and mother thought best to return to Cal?"fornia again, wh'ch v.-o did. We started April 28, 1863, going overland. We had to use horses and wagons, and father had ^.elected the very best that could be had. W^e drove to Keokuk, lowr.; the roads being muddy, we shipped to Eddyville, and then drove over to Omaha, where we organized into a train numbering twenty-six wagons. Father was appointed Captain of the train, and we traveled up the North Platte River for nine Hundred miles. We h.-^d many adventures, too numerous to mention, but there was one incident which I will relate. At Horse Sboe Bend, on the Platte River, we were attacked by the Sioux Indians, who succeeded in capturing our horses, leaving only one hon^e in the entire train. Fortunately for father, he was t?-aveling with a train of ox teams, and had extra yokes and bows, so that we were able to get started again, and finally reached Uncle Wells Phillips, who lived four miles from the summit, where we stopped for a while and rested up. We then went on to Sacramento, California, where we remained two years, and returned to the States by way of the Isthmus of Panama, thence to New York, and from there to Mercer County, Pennsyl- vania, where Brother John S. Mitchell and family lived, and near the place where father and mother were brought up and married. From that place father nnd mother, brother Dan and sister Mary went West to Illinois, leaving brother George and myself in Mercer County. Pennsylvania, where George was married. Soon after his marriage I also went West, to where father and mother were. Not long afterwards I went over into Lewis County, Mis- souri, where 1 remained for some time, forming quite a number of new acquaintances, among whom I was enabled to select a most worthy and lovable wife, and a new era was begun in my life. In 1887, at the age of forty years, I was licensed to preach in the M, E. Church (South), in Knox County. Missouri. In the fall of 1893 I was transferred to the Indians Mission Conference; naving a justifiable cause, I withdrew from this Conference and joined the Congregational Church. I am now a licensed minister in the Southeast Association of the Congregational Church, and have three apDOintmenrs. I am living on my farm, eight miles west of Oklahoma City, in what is called the wheat belt, and the wheat is looking well at this writing. We have had fourteen children, thirteen of whom are still living — eight boys and five girls; twelve were born in Missouri and the two last in Oklahoma Territory. We have two children married, but no grandihildren. I am yours, Joskpii W. Ball. 28o BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. The following are the living children of Joseph W. and Annie E. Ball: /. — Morrow B. Ball was born March i6, 1872. //. — Robert Leonard Ball was born July 10, 1873. He was married in Montana to Miss Jessie Foy. III. — Myra N. Ball was born April 27, 1875. IV. — Joseph Harvey Ball was born May 24, 1877. V. — Arthur Lewis Ball was born March 3, 1880. VI. — Katie M. Ball was born May 15, 188 1. She was mar- ried to George McMurry, of Missouri. F//.— Nora B. Ball was born 18, 1882. VIII. — Samuel F. Ball was born January 4, i[ IX. — Annie S. Ball was born December 16, i( X. — Decoy Ball was born June 5, 1890. A7. — Nellie F. Ball was born March 22, 1892. XII. — Freddie B. Ball was born February 9, 1894. A//7.— Mary Ruth Ball was born July i, 1896. 8. Daniel Renehart Ball, the fourth son of Joseph Ball, but the eighth child of his wife, Eliza Steen Mitchell Ball, was born June 29, 1854. He was married October 10. 1881, to Melvina J. Job, she having been born July 10, 1863. Resi- dence, Canton, Lewis County, Missouri. 9. Mary Belle Ball, the fifth child and only daughter of Joseph Ball, but the ninth child of his wife, Eliza Steen Mitchell Ball, was born June 10, 1857. She was married March 12, 1883, to Alletta C. Johnson, of Canton, Lewis County, Missouri, he having been born September 16, 1858. To Alletta C. and Mary Belle Ball Johnson was born one son, as follows: /. — Joseph Hamilton Johnson was born October i, 1884. Residence, Canton, Lewis County, Missouri. VHL — Hugh Barnes Steen, the eighth child and third son of John Steen, the eldest child by his second wife, Catherine Barnes Steen, was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsyl- vania, January 13, 1819, and died in New Castle, Pennsylvania. April 13, 1887. He was married near Enon, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, March 24, 1843, to Ann Johnston, she having been born in County Fermaugh, L-elantl. September 2^, 1819, and died in New Castle, Pennsylvania, May 23, 1897, i" the 78th year of her age. They were both earnest Christians. DESCr;-\D\NTS OF MATTHEW STEEX. 281 members of the United Presbyterian Church, and brought up their famil}- in the fear of the Lord. Their bodies now rest in Greenwood cemetery, Xew Castle. Pennsylvania. Ann John- ston came with her parents to this country in 1825. and located first near Darlington. Beaver County, Pennsylvania, and later near Hnon, Pennsylvania, where her young womanhood was spent. The family came to Xew Castle, Pennsylvania, about 1854, where they afterwards resided. To Hugh Uarnes and Ann Johnston Steen were born the following eight cliildren: 1. William Johnston Steen, the eldest son of Capt. Hugh B. and Ann J. Steen, was born in Bridgewater, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, April zy. 1844. He enlisted in the army June 2^, 1863, and was discharged August 26, 1863. He was married at Tarr Farm, Pennsylvania, September 7, 1871, to Lucy Ann Parker, who died in Olean, Xew V^ork, January 9, 1880. He was married a second time in Leadville. Colorado, in 1884, to Mrs. Franklin De Tour. Residence, Cripple Creek, Colorado. To William J. Steen and his hrst wife were born two children, as follows: /. — Edgar Parker Steen, the eldest son of William J. and Lucy A. Steen, was born at Tarr Farm, Pennsylvania, June 14, 1872. //. — William Lewis Steen. the second son of William J. and Lucy A. Steen, was ])orn at Tarr Farm. Pennsylvania, April 21, 1874. 2. Mara Louisa Steen. the second child and eldest daughter of Capt. Hugh B. and Ann Johnston Steen. was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania, September 16, 1846. She was mar- ried in New Castle, Pennsylvania, December 28. 1869, to Richard Addison Parks, who died January 24, 1889. Thev have no children. Residence, X>w Castle, Pennsvlvania. 3. Anna Catherine Steen. the third child and second daughter of Capt. Hugh IL and Ann Johnston Steen. was born in llutler Count \-. Pennsylvania. January !3. i84<). She removed with her parents to Xew Castle. Pennsylvania, about 1854. where her permanent home has been ever since. P)eing a faithful and very successful teacher, she has spent much of her time teaching in other localities. She is a devout Christian, and a very useful member of societv. Her uK^lher lived for foitv-thrce vears in the same house in Xew 202 TJIOv-^RAPriY OF THF STEEN FAMILV. Castle; Pennsylvania, No. ii8 South Jefferson Street, which is still the residence of herself and youngest brother. 4. John Walker Steen, the fourth child and second son of Capt. Hugh B. and Ann Johnston Steen, was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania, July 15, 185 1. He was married in Olean, New York, July 15,' 1880, to' Ida May Parker. They have had no children. John W. Steen died in Leadville, Coloracio, November 19, 1880, in the 29th year of his age. 5. Elizabeth Eudora Steen .the fifth child and third daughter of Capt. Hugh B. and Ann Johnston Steen, was born in Butler Covmty, Pennsylvania, November 15, 1853, and died in New Castle, Pennsylvania, December 25, 1856, in the fourth year of her age. 6. Robert Lewis Steen, the sixth child and third son of Capt. Hugh B. and Ann Johnston Steen, was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, November 11, 1856. R. Lewis Steen still resides in New Castle, Pennsylvania. 7. Hugh Craig Steen. the seventh child and fourth son of Capt. Hugh B. and Ann Johnston Steen, was born in New Castle. Pennsylvania, Jaruiary i, 1859. He was married in Buffalo, New York, April 20, 1887, to Sara Myers. Residence, New Castle, Pennsylvania. To them vv^ere born the following four children : /. — Alice Catherine Steen, the eldest daughter of H. Craig and Sara Myers Steen, was born in New Castle, Pennsyl- vania, February 26, 1888, and died July 31, 1888. //. — Mary Ethel Steen, the second daughter of H. Craig and Sara Myers Steen, was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, October 9, 1889, and died July 9, 1890. ///. — Helen Marguerite Steen, the third daughter of H. Craig and Sara Myers Steen, was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, June 21, 1891, and died July 27, 1891. IV. — Etta May Steen, the fourth daughter of H. Craig and Sara Myers Steen, was born in Buffalo, New York, June 28, 1892, and died in New Castle, Pennsylvania, March 29, 1899, in the seventh year of her age. 8. Andrew Jackson Steen, the eighth child, the fifth and young- est son of Capt. Plugh Barnes and Ann Johnston Steen, was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, Julv 28. 1863. He was married in Yoimgstown. Ohio, T"lv 28. 1886. to Ida May DESCENDANTS OF MATTHEW STEEN. 283 Roland, who died in New Castle, Pennsylvania. November 25, 1887. Residence, No. 118 South Jefferson Street, New Castle, Pennsylvania. To them was born the following child: /. — Richard Andrew Steen, son of Andrew J. and Ida May Steen, was born in New Castle, Pennsvlvania, N^ovember 18, 1887. IX. — Samuel Steen, the ninth child and fourth son of John Steen, the second by his second wife, Catherine Barnes Steen, was born m New Athens, Oiiio, October 6, 182 1, and died hi infanc} . X. — Robert Lewis Steen, the tentn child and fifth son of John Steen, the third by Jiis second wife, Catherine Barnes Steen, was born ui New Athens, Harrison County, Ohio, June 10, 1823. He was married in Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio, February 29, 1849, to Mary Jane Bunting, she having been born in Hookstown. Beaver Coimty. Pennsylvania, and died in Ravenna, Ohio, March 22, 1867. To them were born eight children. Robert L. Steen was married a second time, in Darlington, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, July 4. 1871, to Nancy Bartlett Barr, who died in Osage, Kansas, May 14, 1874. To them was born one child. Robert L. Steen was married a third time m Lawrence, Kansas, in 1877 or 1878, to Mrs. Eliza- beth D. McQuiston. There were no children to this marriag;e. Robert L. vStcen died at his home, in Lawrence, Kansas, Octo- ber 13, 1899, aged y6 years, 4 months and 3 days. The inter- ment took place at Topeka, Kansas, on Monday, October 16, 1899. For years he had been a great sufferer, confined to the house and to his bed for the last four nionths. His affliction was cancer of the face, which at last reached his brain. He was not entirely rational for the last two weeks of his life, but he had said he was ready and waiting for God to take him home. Death was to him a happy release. Family residence, Lawrence, Kansas. i. Myra Louisa Stccn, the eldest daughter of Rol)ert L. and Mary J. Steen, was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, October 22, 1849. She was married in New Galilee, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, October 20, 1870, to John Samuel Porter, he having been bcrn in Allegheny County, Pennsyl- vania, October it, 1848. They arc both members of the Sixth United Presbvlerian Church of Pittslnirph. Resi- 284 BIOGRAPHY OF THP) STEEN FAMILY. dence, ^i^y Hailman Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. To them were born the following- five children: /. — Charles Robert Porter was born ]May 29, 1872. //. — George Porter was born August 18, 1875. ///. — John Francis Porter was born June 26, 1878. IV . — Vernon Harr}' Porter was born Xovember 4, 1880. V . — Edward ]\Iilligan Porter was born Xovember 26, 1885. 2. Robert Alexander Steen, the second child and eldest son of Robert L. and ]\Iary J. Steen, was born in Bridgewater, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, May 7, 1852. He was. mar- ried in Council Grove^ Kansas, February 27, 1877, to Clara Alice Dillon, she having been born in Darlington, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. July 20, 1856. Robert A. Steen was County Commissioner of Otero County, Colorado. Resi- dence, La Junta, Colorado. To them were born the follow- ing children : /. — Sarah Armstrong Steen, the eldest child of Robert A. and Clara A. Steen, was born in Trinidad, Colorado, April 15, 1881. //. — Walter Strieby Steen, the second child of Robert A. and Clara h. Steen, was born in Council Grove, Kansas, February 12, 1884. 3. Lucy Althea Steen, the third child and second daughter of Robert I<. and Alary J. Steen, was born in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, January 14, 1853. She was married in Topeka, Kansas, ]\Iarch 6, 1873, to Alpheus Hodges, he hav- ing been born in Cambridgeboro, Pennsylvania. ]\Iay 4, 1845. Residence, Lakewood, Chautauqua County, Xew York. To them were born the following six children : /. — i\rthur P. FFodges was born in Osage Citv, Kansas, X'ovember 16, 1874. II. — Laura M. Hodges was born in Scranton, Osage County, Kansas. July 14, 1876. ///. — Ralph A. Hodges was born in Topeka, Kansas, June 8, 1878. IV . — Alice G. Flodges was born in Topeka. Kansas, April 21, 1880, and died in Scranton, Kansas. August 4, 1880. V . — John P. Hodges was born in Watts Flats. Chautauqua Countv. X'ew York, AFarch 12, 1882. DESCENDANTS OF MATTHEW STEEX. 285 VI. — Myra h. Hodges was born in Watts Flats, New York, January 3, 1885, ^"^1 died at the same place, January 20, 1886. 4. Charles Henry Oman Steen, the fourth child and second Son of Robert L. and Mary Jane Steen, was born in Wells County, Indiana, October 8, 1854. He was married in Darlington, Beayer County, Pennsylyania, October 2T,, 1877, to Alary Alice Hanna, she haying been born in Darlington, Pennsylvania, August 8, 1854. Residence, Champaign, Illi- nois. To them were born two children, as follows: /. — William Charles Steen was born in Newton, Kansas, July 29, 1878. //. — Henry Socorro Steen was born in Socorro. New Mex- ico. September 29, 1880. 5. Lewis Morgan Steen, the fifth child and third son of Robert L. and Mary J. Steen, was born in Huntington. Indiana, June 30, 1857. He was married in Scranton, Kansas, March 15, 1877, to Ida May Baxter, she haying been I^orn in Osage County, Kansas, January 23, 1861. Residence, La Junta, Colorado. To them were born the following four children : /. — Hattie Myra Steen was l)orn in vScranton, Kansas. Se[)- tember 29, 1878. //. — Lena .Alice Steen was born in .^cranton, Kansas, T.iarch 29, 1 88 1. ///. — John Kngle Steen was born in Engle, New Mexico, April 2, 1884. IJ'. — Theo Mamie Steen was born in Scranton. Kansas, September 13, 1886. 6. John Norton Steen, the si.xth child and fourth son of Robert L. and Mary J. Steen, was born in Hannil^al, Missouri, June 27. 1859. He has been an engineer of the Santa Fe Rail- road ever since 1879. ^^ ^^'^-'^ married in Topeka, Kansas. December 25, 1884, to Cordelia Pasley. a daughter of Wil- liam Thomas and Mary Adaline Pasley. she having been born in Jackson County, Missouri. December 10. 1866. Residence, Edmond, Oklahoma Territory. To them was born one son, as follows: /. — Charles John Steen was born in F.nglc, New Mexico. January 12, 1886. 286 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. 7. Vernon Elliott Steen, the seventh child and fifth son of Robert L. and Mary J. Steen, was born in Hannibal, Mis- souri, May 3, i86r. He was married in Kansas City, Mis- souri, September 17, 1885, to Minta Elizabeth Powell, she having been born in Sparta, Indiana, September 16, 1867. They have no children. Residence, Kansas City, Missouri. 8. Hattie Hill Steen, the eighth child and third daughter of Robert Lewis and Mary Jane Bunting Steen, was born in Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio, December 30, 1862, and died in Council Grove, Kansas, December 27, 1874, in the 1 2th year of her age. 9. George Barr Steen, the ninth child and sixth son of Robert Lewis Steen, the only child by his second wife, Nancy Bart- lett Barr Steen, was born in Topeka, Kansas, September 9. 1872 — a clerk. Residence, Topeka, Kansas. XL — Maria Steen, the eleventh child of John Steen, the fourth child and eldest daughter by his second wife, Catherine Barnes Steen, was born in Cachz, Harrison County, Ohio, January 3, 1826, and died suddenly of paralysis at Industry, Pennsylvania, January 8, 1894, aged 68 years and 5 days. She was married by the Rev. A. Bowers in Bridgewater, Beaver County, Penn- sylvania, October 29, 1846, to Eli McNees. who died April 16, T891. To them was born one child, as follows: I. Everette H. McNees, the only child of Eli and Maria Steen McNees, was born February 11, 1865. XTI. — Mara Louisa Steen, the twelfth child and seventh daughter of John Steen, the second by his second wife^ Catherine Barnes Steen, was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, February 26, 1829, and died in 1846, unmarried, aged 17 years. CHAPTER IV. Joseph Steen, the fourth child and third son of Matthew and Jane Taylor Steen, was born in Cannonsburgh, Washington County, Pennsylvania, March i. 1781, his parents having removed from Philadelphia, or Eastern Pennsylvania, to tliat place in 1780. He was married in Washington Countv. Pennsvlvania. about DESCtXDANTS OF MATTHUW STEKX. 287 1804, to Elizabeth Steen (a cousin or second cousin, called " Betsy "j, and soon afterwards removed to Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, wliere all their children were born. The family afterwards returned to Pennsylvania, where Joseph Steen and his wife spent the remainder of their lives. To Joseph and Eliza- beth Steen were born the following- live children: I. — Jane Steen, the eldest child, a daughter of Joseph and Eliza- beth Steen. v/as born in Cadiz, Ohio, about 1805. She was never married, but lived a useful life, and died at the age of 80 years. II. — James Steen. the second child and eldest son of Joseph and Elizabeth Steen, was born in Cadiz, Ohio, about 1808. He was married to Elizabeth Chatley (called "Betsy"), near Darlington, Beaver County. Pennsylvania, probably about 1830. and died a few years later. To James and Eli^abeth Chatley Steen were born two children, as follows: 1. Frank Steen was born probably about 1832. 2. Joseph Steen was probably born about 1834.. III. — John Steen. the third child and second son of Joseph and Elizabeth Steen. was born in Cadiz, Ohio, about 1810. He was married in Xew Castle, Pennsylvania, probably about 1834, to Eliza Campbell, and both of them died in Penn- sylvania. To them were born two children, as follows: 1. Maria Steen. 2. Eliza J. Steen. IV. — Matthew Steen, the fourth child and third son of Joseph and Elizabeth Steen, was born in Cadiz, Ohio, probably about 1812. He was married in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, to Anna Parks, probably about 1835, and both of them died in Pennsylvania. To Matthew and Anna Parks Steen were born the following four children: 1. Taylor Steen. 2. Samuel Steen. 3. Sarah Ann Steen. 4. Daniel L. Steen. V. — Eliza Steen. the fifth child and second daughter of Josepli and Elizabeth Steen, was born in Cadiz, Plarrison Countv. Ohio, April I5, 181 5, and died in New Castle. Pcnnsvlvania. 288 BIOGRAPHY OF THF, STEKN FAMILY. December 2, 1892, aged JJ years, 7 months and 17 days. She was married near Darhngton, Pennsylvania, about 1840, to David Crawford, he having been born in Beaver County, Penn- sylvania, March 31, 1802, and died in 1878, aged 76 years. To them were born the following six. children: 1. John Crawford, the eldest son of David and Eliza Steeii Crawford, was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, January 17, 1842. He was married in October, 1867. to Sophia Branch, and brought up a family of children. 2. James Crawford, the second child of David and Eliza Steen Crawford, a twin brother of the preceding, was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania. January 17, 1842, and died in infancy. 3. Eliza J. Crawford, the third child and eldest d;aughter of David and Eliza Steen Crawford, was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, January 22, 1846. She was married Decem- ber 17, 1868, to Samuel McClintock Dickson, he having been born in Harrisville, Butler County, Pennsylvania, March 9, 1839. They lived in New Castle, Pennsylvania. To them were born two children, as follows: /. — Alice J. Dickson, the eldest daughter of Samuel M and Eliza J. Dickson, was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania. March 3, 1873. She was married in New Castle, Penn- sylvania, Julv 5, 1893, to Elmer C. Snyder, he having been born in Kremis, Butler County, Pennsylvania, March ic^. 1871. Both are devout members of the Lutheran Church. Residence, New Castle, Pennsylvania. To them were born the following children: 1. Ralph Dickson Snyder was born in New Castle, Penn- sylvania, March 3, 1S94. 2. Silvia Elizabeth Snyder was born in New Castle, Penn- s}'lvania, Fehiruary 4. 1896. //. — Jessie Crawford Dickson, the second daughter of Sam- uel M. and Eliza J. Crawford Dickson, was born in New Castle, Penns}ivania. October ii, 1876. She was married December 8, 1S96, to Norman R. Miller. Residence, New Castle, Pennsylvania. 4. Margaret Crawford, the fourlli child and second daughter of David and Eliza Steen Crawford, was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, in 1847, ^"^^ '^'^^^ i" '""cr youth. DESCENDAXTS OF MATTHKW STEEX. 289 5. David Crawford, the fifth child and tliird son of David and EHza Steen Crawford, was born in Xew Castle, Pennsyl- vania, in J 848. He was married and brought up a family. 6. Joseph Crawford, the sixth child and fourth son of David and Eliza Steen Crawford, was born in Xew Castle, Penn- sylvania, in 1852. He was married and brought up a family. CHAPTER \'. Margaret Sieen. the fifth child and second daughter of Mat- thew and Jane Taylor Steen, was born in Cannonsburgh, Wash- ington County, Pennsylvania, October 4. 1782, and died in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, December 3, 1844. i" the 63d year of her age. Her father was born in the north of Ireland, and her parents resided in Philadelphia until 1780. when they removed to Washington County, Pennsylvania, near Cannonsburo-h. Mar- garet Steen removed with her parents to Beaver Count)-, Penn- sylvania, m 1804, when she was a yomig woman, and they located on what was then known as the Piatt farm, near the present site of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, which at that time was almost a wilderness. The next season after their arrival in Beaver County, Miss Margaret Steen met a young man who had recently arrived from Mt. Holly, New Jersey, his native place, a car- penter and cabinet-maker, who had come to the West to seek his fortune. His name was Daniel Reeves, and a strong nnitual attachment sjirang up between thein. resulting a few years later in iluir marriage. The Reeves fanuly are of Welsh extraction, and Joseph Keeves resided in Mount Holly. .Xew Jersey, where his body lies buried in the Episcopal cemetery there. Among his children was a son, also named Josc])h Reeves, who was born in Mt. Holly. X'ew Jersey. July 5. 1758, and who afterwards married Eli/abeth Toy. and brought up a fanuly of children. His eldest son. Daniel Reeves, came to Beaver County. Pennsyl- vania, in 1805, when twenty-two years of age. and remained until deatli. Margaret Steen was married in 1808 on the Piatt fa-m. near Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, to Daniel Reeves, an excellent and devout Christian man, he having been b(irn in Mt. ( 10 » 290 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. Holly, Xew Jersey, in 1783, and died November 30. 1837, in the 54th year of his age, being drowned in the Beaver River. To them were born the following eight children : I. — Eliza Reeves, the eldest daughter of Daniel and Margaret Steen Reeves, was born near Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, March 9, 1809, and died ^March 14, 1892, aged 83 years and 5 days. She was married in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, Jan- uary 1, 1828, to Samuel Corbus. To them were born the fol- lowing seven children: 1. Mary Jane Corbus. 2. Thankful Corbvis. 3. John Corbus. 4. Margaret Corbus. 5. Daniel Corbus. 6. Jesse Corbus. 7. Elizabeth Corbus. II. — ]\Iary Jane Reeves, the second daughter of Daniel and !Mar- garet Steen Reeves, was born near Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, May 20, 1811, and died April 25, 1884, in the 73d year of her age. She was married in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, October 7, 1834, to David Whitla. To them were born the following nine children: 1. AViUiam H. Whitla. 2. Joseph "^A'hitla. 3. Elizabeth Whitla. 4. Am.anda Whitla. 5. Esther Whitla. 6. jMargaret Ann Whitla. 7. Henry Whitla. 8. John Whitla. 9. Henry Reeves Whitla. III. — Valariah Reeves, the third daughter of Daniel and Mar- garet Steen Reeves was born near Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. March 27. 1814. and died February 18. 1867, in the 53d year of her age. She was married near Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, October 8, 1834, to William Carter. To them were born the following five children: John Reeves. DESCENDANTS OF MATTHKW STEEN. 293 1. Charles Carter. 2. Adelaide Carter. 3. Margaret Carter. 4. Elizabeth Carter. 5. John Carter. IV. — Joseph Reeves, the fourth child and eldest son of Daniel and ^Margaret Steen Reeves, was born near Beaver Falls, Penn- sylvania, February 16, 1818. and died July 2, 1876, aged 58 years, 4 months and 16 days. He was married July 4, 1843, to Sarah McGahey. To them were born the following five chil- dren: 1. Mary Jane Reeves. 2. Elizabeth Reeves. 3. Margaret Reeves. 4. John B. Reeves. 5. James J. Reeves. V. — Esther Reeves, the fifth child and fourth daughter of Daniel and Margaret Steen Reeves, was born near Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. September 29, 1820, and died . She w^as married July 8, 1841, to Henry Hippie. To them were born the following four children: 1. James Hippie. 2. William Hippie. 3. Margaret Hippie. 4. Thankful Hippie. VI. — Matthew Reeves, the sixth child and second son of Daniel and Margaret Steen Reeves, was born near Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, February 14, 1823, and died March 31. 1823. VII. — John Reeves, the seventh child and third son of Daniel and Margaret Steen Reeves, was born near Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. February 9, 1825. He is a banker and promi- nent business man. a member and trustee of the Presbyterian Church. He was married March 25. 1847, to Cynthia Murphy. To them were born ten children. Residence. Beaver Falls, Pennsylvai\ia. 1. Daniel F. Ree\es. the eldest son of John and Cynthia M. Reeves, was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Mav 6. 1848. and died March 7. 1876, in the 28th year of his age. He 294 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. was married April 3, 1866, to Mary E. Smith. To them was born one child, a daughter, as follows : /. — ^Addie G. Reeves, daughter of Daniel F. and Mary E. Reeves, was born January 11, 1867. She was married February 5, 1885, to Mark Wisener, Jr. To them were' born two children, as follows: 1. Hazel Wisener was born May 16, 1886. 2. Harry Wisener was born August 22, 1888. 2. Mary A. Reeves, the second child and eldest daughter of John and Cynthia M. Reeves, was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, November 22, 1849. She was married April 16, 1874, to J. F. Merriman. To them were born the follow- ing four children: /. Susan Merriman was born July 7, 1876, and died Decem- ber 14, 1877, aged I year, 5 months and 7 days. //. — Jessie H. Merriman was born January i, 1881. ///. — Harry N. Merriman was born December 5, 1884. IV. — Ethel Navada Merriman was born November 25, 1891. 3. Ada E. Reeves, the third child and second daughter of John and Cynthia M. Reeves, was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsyl- vania, May 17, 1852. She was married October 12, 1871, to H. W. Nair. To them were born two children, as follows : /. — Harry W. Nair was born May 11, 1872, and died Octo- ber 13, 1877, aged S years, 5 months and 2 days. //. — Frank M. Nair was born December 13, 1877. 4. William H. Reeves, the fourth child and second son of John and Cynthia M. Reeves, was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsyl- vania, July 19, 1854, and died June 3, i860, in the 6th year of his age. 5. John Charles Fremont Reeves, the fifth child and third son of John and Cynthia M. Reeves, was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, October 20, 1856, and died June 16, i860, in the 4th year of his age. 6. Hannah Reeves, the sixth child and third daughter of John and Cynthia M. Reeves, was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsyl- vania, December 20, 1858. She was married October 2, 1877, to James M. May. To them were born the following six children: DESCENDANTS Ol? MATTHKW STEEN. 295 /. — Charles R. May was born April 3, 1879. //. — John W. May was born October 9, 1880. ///. — James M. May, Jr., was born October 14, 1883. IV. — Grace May was born November 15, 1885. V. — Arthur L. May was born April 10, 1887. VI. — Marjorie May was born December 24, 1898. 7. Jessie Benton Reeves, the seventh child and fourth daughter of John and Cynthia M. Reeves, was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, August 13, 1861. She was married Septem- ber 16,' 1887, to W. J. Asdale. 8. John Toy Reeves, the eighth child and fourth son of John and Cynthia M. Reeves, was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsyl- vania, November ii, 1863. He was married October 17, 1887, to Lulu N. Knight. 9. Grace Reeves, the ninth child and fifth daughter of John and Cynthia Murphy Reeves, was born in Beaver Falls, Penn- sylvania, September 11, 1866. She was married January 27, 1885, to George W. Coates. To them were born the fol- lowing three children: /. — George W. Coates, Jr., was born February 21, 1886. //. — Eugene Coates was born February 20. 1887, and died February 24, 1887. ///. — Thomas R. Coates was born June 10. 1891. 10. Jacob Henrici Reeves, the tenth child and fifth son of John and Cynthia Murphy Reeves, was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, June 16, i8()9, and died December 18, 1876, in the eighth year of his age. VII. — Henry Taylor Reeves, the eighth child of Daniel and Mar- garet Steen Reeves, was born near Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, October 14, 1827, and died in Jackson- ville, Florida, whither he had gone in search of health, Novem- ber 16, 1889, in the 63d year of his age. He was a prominent and successful business man in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, for many years, a devout Christian, a member of the Methodist Protestant Church, an influential and useful citizen. He. was married October 27, 1857, to Sarah Jane Haines. The family residence is at Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. The following are their five children : 296 BIOCEAPHY OF THE) ST^EN FAMILY. 1. Harry W. Reeves, the eldest son of Henry Taylor and Sarah J. Haines Reeves, was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, April 21, i860. 2. Martha Jane Reeves, the second child and only daughter of Henry T. and Sarah T. Reeves, was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, April 27, 1862. 3. Walter Reeves, the third child and second son of Henry T. and Sarah J. Reeves, was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsyl^- vania, March 8, 1864, and died February 24, 1885, "1 the 21st year of his age. 4. Romulus L. B. Reeves, the fourth child and third son of Henry T. and Sarah J. Reeves, was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, January i, 1866. 5. Albert Reeves, the fifth and youngest son of Henrv^ Taylor and Sarah Jane Haines Reeves, was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, June 21, 1868. and died July 30, 1877, in the 20th year of his age. BOOK FIVE. DESCENDANTS OF JAMES STEEX. James Steen was born in Ireland about 1730. was married to Rachel Moore, about 1751, and lived near a place called "'The \"ow/' in County Antrim, Ireland, about eight Irish miles from Coleraine, and near the River Bann. They brought up a family of several children, most of whom emigrated to America. James Steen was born in the north of Ireland, about 1730, and was married about 1751 to Rachel Moore, of MoDre's Lodge, and lived near a place called "Tiie \ ow," eight Irish miles from Coleraine, near the bank of the River Bann, in County Antrim, Province of Ulster, Ireland, where he brought up his family. James Steen was a man of s<:erling integrity of character, was true to his principles, anil faithful in his adherence to the doc- trines and practices of his ancestors. A grandson, who was named for him, sends the following message to the writer of this record: "Preach Christ and him crucified to the Bethel people under your charge, never forgetting Christ's crown and cove- nant, your beautiful ancestral family pride. They bowed to no bemg but their God, and never turned the back to the foe — at Derry, Aughrim, the Boyne, or in defense of William's Liberating Army under Derry 's \\'alls. I su])i-)ose you want t(^ make a ( 297) 298 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. family tree, and I must say so, you need not be ashamed of it. Geneva, Calvin, the French reformer — then we fall back on Scotland, then Ulster in A. D. 1707." To James and Rachel Moore Steen were born several children, near "The Vow." CHAPTER I. Richard Steen, the eldest son of James and Rachel Moore Steen, was born on the old "Green Hill" farm, near "The Vow." about 1753. He was married to Flora Shields, who died in early life. Richard Steen was at first a farmer ; was afterwards in the einploy of a Mr. Bristow, a merchant in the East India Company. He died a widower, in Belfast, about 1828, aged about 75 years. To Richard and Flora Shields Steen were born, in Ireland, the following seven children: I. — Robert Steen was born in County Antrini. Ireland. He was married there and brought up a family. He was eminent in iiis day as a teacher, and lived at Bally ghan, near Coleraine. James Steen Martin, of Philadelphia, was a pupil of his in English and Algebra in 1836-7. II. — Ellen Steen, the second child and eldest daughter of Richard and Flora Shields Steen, was born in County Antrim, Ireland. She was married and brought up a family. III. — Samuel Steen, the third child and second son of Richard and Flora Shields Steen, was born near "The Vow." in County Antrim, Ireland, and was a successful farmer. He was married and brought up a family in that locality. IV. — John Steen, ihe fourth child and third son of Richard and Flora Shields Steen, was born near "The Vow," in County Antrim, Ireland — a skillful mcciianic. He was married and brought up a family. V. — Martha J. Steen, the fifth child and youngest daughter of Richard and Flora Shields Steen. was born near "The Vow." She was never married. DESCENDANTS OF JAMES STEEX. 299 VJ. — Richard Steen, the sixth child and fourth son of Richard and Flora Shields Steen, was born near "The Vow," in County Antrim, Ireland. VII. — Joseph Johnson Steen, the seventh and youngest child of Richard and Flora Shields Steen, was born December 22, 181 1, upon the same farm as his father, and his grandfather, as well as all his brothers an-.i sisters. He w^as for many years a mer- chant tailor in Glasgow, Scotland, and for forty years an elder in the Presbyterian Church. He removed to Iowa, U. S. A., in 1875, and afterwards lived with his son, James E. Steen, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He was married in Donagh Cloney, County Down, Ireland, July 8, 1832, to Sarah McHart- ney, she having been born in Liverpool, England, November 5, 18 1 2, and died at the residence of her son, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, February 5, 1895, aged 82 years and 3 months. To them were born fourteen children, onlv five of whom lived to maturity, as follows: 1. Robert Steen was born in 1835, ^^^^^ cli^cl at Gibraltar, in May, 1857, in the 22d year of his age, from the effects of the Crimean campaign, in which he served in the Seventy-ninth Cameron Highlanders. 2. Agnes Steen. a daughter of Joseph J. and Sarah McHartney Steen, was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1839. She was married to David Grant, and resides with her husband on a farm near Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. 3. Mary Steen, a daughter of Joseph J. and Sarah ]\IcIIartney Steen, was born in 1842, and died in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1858, aged 16 years. 4. James Elder Steen. a son of Joseph j. and Sarah McHartney Steen, was born in Glasgow, Scotland, January 13, 1845. He went to sea when fourteen years of age, and started around Cape Florn. On the first trip the vessel was lost on the Chilian coast. He got ashore and enlisted in the Revo- lutionary Army of General Gallio, whose forces a month later were crushed and scattered. He escaped on a small schooner to \'a!paraiso, went aboard a British warship called "The Ganges," and joined the naval service for three years. In 1862, with his honorable discharge in his pocket, he arrived home in Glasgow. He afterwards attended the Glasgow University, and went into business. In 1874 he 300 f.IOGRAPHY OF THE STKEN FAMILY. came to New York, and from 1877 to 1879 he edited a news- paper in Iowa, then went to Chicago and was employed in a grain commission house. In the autumn of 1881 he located in Winnipeg. Z\Ianitoba, Canada, wliere he still continues in prosperous business as the editor and proprietor of "The Conmiercial." a large weekly newspaper. James E. Steen was married in Winnipeg, Alanitoba, March 14. 1892, to Annie C. Rogerson. To them was born a son. /. — Charles Joseph Steen, son of James E. and Annie C. Steen, was born in Wmnipeg, Manitoba, December 13, 1894. Eliza May Steen, a daughter of Joseph J. and Sarali McHart- ney Steen, was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1852, and died in Traer. Tama County, Iowa, November 6. 1880, aged 28 years. CHAPTER II. John Steen,, the second son of James and Rachel ]\Ioore Steen, was born near "The Vow," in County Antrim, Ireland, in 1755, and died of typhoid fever in Ireland in 18 18, in the 63d year of his age. He was married in 1781 to Katherine Cartney, she having been born in 1749, and died November 9, 1829, aged 80 years. John Steen brought up his family in Ireland at Reshar- ken, four miles from "The Vow." The following are his children, and although some of them may not be recorded here, "the seed of the righteous shall never perish": I. — Robert Steen. son of Jolm and Katlierine Cartney Steen. was born at Resharken, four miles from "The Vow."" in County Antrim, Ireland, June 13, 1787, and died in Philadelphia, Penn- sylvania, February 22, 1866, in the 79th year of his age. He removed to America in 1816, and located in Philadelphia. Penn- sylvania, and was employed by Robert Fleming in the grocery and produce trade. He afterwards establislied himself in that businf^ss. and continued in it for ne^rlv fortv vears. He retired DESCKXDAXTS Ul" JA^rF.S ?TEEX. 30 1 from the firm of "Steen, Garratt & Co." about 1857. Robert Steen was married in Philadelphia, January 19, 1836, to Mrs. Margaret R. McAd.un, the widow of James McAdam, and whose maiden name was Margaret Ray Service, she having been born in Larne, Coun!y Antrim. Ireland, in 1807. She survived lier husband four years, and died in Philadelphia. PennsN Ivania, Octcl^er 28, 1870, aged 63 years. To them were born the following seven children, all born in Philadelphia: 1. Mary Sen'ice Steen, the eldest child of Robert and Margaret R. Steen, was born in 1837, and died in February, 1893. aged 56 years. She was married in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, July 25, 1861, to the Rev. J. Addison Henry, D.D.. a son of the Rev. Symmes Cleves Henry, D.D.. he having been born in Cranbury. New Jersey, October 28, 1835. He was grad- uated from the College of Xew Jersey, in 1857 ; studied the- ology in Princeton, New Jersey, and was ordained and installed pastor of Princeton Presbyterian Church, in Phila- delphia, m 1S60, which relation he still retains. Residence, 3818 Powelton .Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To the Rev. J. .\ddison and iNlary S. Hen.r\- were born the follow- ing children : /. — ^largaret Steen Henry. //. — Katherine Henr\. dece-ised. 2. John Gill Steen. tiie second child and eldest son of Robert and ^Margaret R. Steen. was born in 1840. He held a posi- tion in the Union Trust Company. ,\o. 611 Chestnut Street. Philadelphia, for some years. He was married in Philadel- phia, Pennsylvania. June 20. 1878. to .\. Lizzie Fulton, who died in early life. To them one child was born. /. — -Margaret S. Steen. Residence. Xo. 401 .X'orth Tliirtv- third Street. I'hiladelphia. Pennsylvania. 3. William Service Steen, the third child and second son of Robert and Margaret R. Steen. was born Augu.st 7, 1841. He was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, in 1861, and from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1866. where he afterwarcU pursued post-graduate studies. He was licensed to preach the Gospel bv the Old School Presbvterv of Philadelphia, Cenfal, ( )ctober i. 1866, and engaged in Home ^lissionary work in P.radford County. Pennsylvania, for several years. He was ordained to the full work of the 302 BIOGRAPHY OF THZ SIEEX PAMILY ministry- by the Prcsbyten.- of Lackawanna, in \\'} sox. Penn- svlvania. June 7. 1881, where he remained three years. The Rev. William S. Steen has devoted much of his time to teaching, in which he has been ver\- successful, in Cranbur}^ Xew Jersev ; Washington, Pennsylvania, and Wayne. Penn- sylvania. He was m.arried near Canonsburgh, ^^'ashing- ton Count}-, Pennsylvania, June 19, 1879, to Ellen Ewing Hallock, she having been bom near that place, about 1859. Residence, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To the Rev. Wil- liam S and Ellen K. Steen were bom two children, as fol- lows: /. — ^Robert Service Steen was bom in Wysox, Pennsylvania, May 5, 1880. //. — ^John Ewing Steen was bom in Wysox, Pennsylvania, Xovember 2, 1881. 4. Robert Steen, the fourth child and third son of Robert and ^Margaret R. Steen, was bom in 1843, ^^d died in 1844., when about ten months old. 5. Robert James Service Steen, the fifth child and fourth son of Robert and Margaret R. Steen, was bom in 1844, a^^ still resides in Philadelphia — a traveling salesman. He was married in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, in [May. 1870. to Jessie Davis, who died August 7. 1871. 6. George Johnston Steen. the sixth child and fifth son of Robert and Margaret R. Steen, was bom in 1846. and died in 1847, when about seventeen months old. 7. Katherine Ser\ice Steen. the seventh child and second daughter of Robert and !Margaret R. Steen. was born in 1848. .Residence, 3818 Powelton Avenue. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. II. — Ellen Steen. the second child and eldest daughter of John and Katherine Cartncy Steen, was bom near "The \'ow," in County Antrim. Ireinnd, in 1790, and died April 10. 1870, Gged 80 years. She was married at the same place in 18 12 to William Martin, of "The \'ow," he having been born in County Antrim. Ireland, in 1779. and died there January 30, 1865, aged 86 yeais. They brought up their family in Ire- land, and never came to the United States, but with one excep- tion all their children removed to America and permanently located. The following are the names of their children, con- DESCEXDANTS OF JAMES STEEN. 3O3 ceming whom a correspondent wrote: ""There were no cow- ards among them, in 1861." 1. Alexander Martin was bom m 1812, near "The Vow/' in County Antrim., Ireland, and died in Burlington. Xew Jersey, in 1888. He was twice married, first, to Susan Goldey. and the second time to Mary Lippincott. Xo children. 2. Robert S. Martin mherited the old homestead at ""Tlie \'ow'' in Ireland. He was m.arried to Mary Ritchie, and had four children, as follows: /. — James S. Martin. //. — ^Margaret S. Martin, who married a Mr. Fletcher. She died in 189c. ///.—Ellen S. Martin. IV. — -A.nnie Martin. 3. William Martin, who was married to Rosalie Halsey. and has two living children, as follows. Residence, in Kent County, Delaware. /. — Robert H. Man in. //. — Margaret J. Martin. 4. John M. Martin was named for his grandfather. John Steen, and died unmarried in Xov ember. 1897. 5. James Steen Martin was born in County .\ntrim, Ireland, January 12, 1820. Like the rest of the family, he is a lineal descendant of the Moores — the Moores of Moore Lodge, near Coieraine. on the County Antrim side of the River Bann. In 1840 he removed from Finvoy Parish. County Antrim, Ireland, to Am.erica, and has since resided in Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania. For many years he has been a suc- cessful business man, engaged in the wholesale and retaD trade in groceries and provisions, at 133 South Front Street He was a brave soldier under the command of General ]Meade, of the L'nion troops ; Senior Captain of the emer- gency men. who pressed General Lee's left flank on the third day's fight at Gettysburg. Pennsylvania. Here, with others loyal and true, he determ.ined to conquer or to die in the struggle. He is a life member of the Academy of X'at- urai Sciences of Phila, 1849, 'ii^d died March 6, 1865, aged nearly 16 years. //. — Robert Steen Martin was born March 12, 185 1 — a prosperous business man. He was married in Philadel- phia, Pennsylvania, June 26, 1879, to Kate T. Elder, who died July 12, 1883. He was married a second time in Clinton, New Jerse}', to Kate Van Syckle, a daughter of Joseph and Cyrena \ an Syckle, of Clinton, New, Jersey, she having been born August 11, i860. To them were born the following children: 1. Cyrena A an Syckle Martin was born September 16, 1890. 2. Joseph Van Syckle Martin was born July 6, 1895. J. Robert Steen Martin, Jr.. was born March 17, 1898. ///. — Jean Burns Martin was born September 6, 1853. Resi- dence, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. IP'. — Ellen Steen IMartin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsyl- vania, February 2, 1856, and died January 31, 1861, aged almost five years. J\ — Eliza Simpson Martin was born in Philadelphia, Penn- sylvania, Jul}' 8, 1858. and die(4 June 29, 1861, aged nearly tliree years. I'J . — James Renwiek Martin was born in Philadelj^hia, Penn- sylvania, f-^elM'uai'y 21. 1861. VI /. — Margaret Steen Martin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. July 3. 1863. r///. — Grace Simpson Martin was l>orn in IMiiladelphia, Pennsxlvania, ]ul\' 3. 1867. DESCENDANTS C) !• JAMES STEEX. 3O5 Anna Jane Martin, a daiiglitcT of William and Ellen Steen Martin, was born near "The .Vow," in County Antrim, Ire- land, January 12, 1822. She was married in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1845, to Alexander Kerr, who died some years afterwards, leaving" her a widow. Residence, 2002 Race Street. Philadelphia. I'ennsylvania. To them were born four children, as follows: /. — Ellen Steen Kerr, the eldest child of Alexander and Anna J. Martin Kerr, was born in Philadelphia. Pennsyl- vania, January 14. 1847, and died March [6, 1887, aged 40 years, 2 montiis and 2 days. She was married January i6.'i86y, to the Rev. Archibald McCullagh, D.D., a Pres- byterian clergyman, who is now (1900) pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church, at Worcester, Mass. To them were born the following six children: /. Alexandei Kerr INIcCullagh was born Xovember 7, 1871, and was married in March. 1894, to Cornelia E. Piatt. To them was born one child, as follows: a. Helen McCullagh was born in 1898, and died in infancy. She was the great-great-granddaughter of Ellen Steen Martin. 2. Archibald ]\lcCullagh. Jr.. was born September 9. 1873. 5. Sanmel Kerr McCullagh was born February 21, 1875. ./. Martin Kerr McCullagh was born .April 12. 1878. 5. Anna Kerr McCullagh was Ix.rn June 3. 1880. 6. Ellen- Kerr ?>lcCullagli was born Jinie 5, 1884. //. — Sanmel Kerr, the second child and eldest son of Alex- ander and .\nna j. M'lrtin Kerr, was boru December 4, i84<;, ;ni(l died v^e])teniber I, 1850. ///. — Samuel Thomas Kerr, the third child and second son o^ Alexander and Anna J. Martin Kerr, was born Decem- ber 31. 1852. He was married in Philadeli)hia. Pennsyl- vania. March 28. 1,882. to Caroline M. Damon, she having bceii born Xcwembtr 23, 1860. They are the parents of the following four children: I. Edlen Constance Kerr was jjorn August 30. 1883. _*. Carlotta Thetonia Da (/osta llandeira Kerr was born November 25. 1884. ?. Anna J. Kerr was born January 12. t886. ( 20 ) 306 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. 4. Alexander Kerr, Jr., was born July i, 1890. IV. — Alexander Martin Kerr, the fourth child and third son of Alexander and Anna J. Martin Kerr, was born May 27, 1856, and died November 25, 1876, in the 21st year of his age. 7. A daughter of William and Ellen Steen Martin was born in County Antrim, Ireland, probably about 1824 or 1825. She died in infancy, and her body was interred in the cemetery at "The Vow." 8. Martha Martin, the eighth and youngest child of William and Ellen Steen Martin, was born in County Antrim, Ireland, probably about 1828, and died in childhood at "The Vow," and was buried there. The dust of these little children lies in the old family lot of the Steens and the Martins, com- mingled with that of parents and grandparents, there to rest in the grave near the banks of the River Bann until the resurrection day. III. — Rachel Moore Steen, the third child and second daughter of John and Katherine Cartney Steen, was born at "The Vow," in Ireland, about 1793. vShe w^as married in Philadelphia, by the Rev. Dr. WyHe, about 1815, to the Rev. Jonathan Gill, :in Ulster man of the Solemn League and Covenant type, con- nected with either the Associate or Associate Reformed Church in America. They removed to the West on horseback, cross- ing over the Allegheny Mountains, and located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, thirteen miles east of Pittsburgh, near where Brinton Station, on the Pennsylvania Railroad, is now located. There, at Tinkle Creek, Mr. Gill faithfully preached v^hrist to the people, and there their bodies now rest in the grave. Mr. Gill died April 26, 1846. Mrs. Rachel '\l. Steen Gill survived her husband for many years, and died in Alle- gheny City, Pennsylvania, about 1874, in the 91st year of her age. She used to tell with true ancestral pride how her great- great-grandfather Stctn was imprisoned in the "Bass Rock" for his religious faith (a place of historic fame as the prison- house of the Covcnant-ers in the cruel reign of Charles II.). and how he was married on the day of his release to an excellent Christian woman, as consecrated and devout as himself. To the Rev. Jonathan and Rachel M. Steen Gill were born the following children, all born m Allegheny County, Pennsyl- vania: DESCENDANTS OF JAM>lvS STEEN. 307 1. Jane Gill, \vho was born about 1821, was married to Wil- liam M. Stewart, a coal merchant, who died May 27, 1885. She died January 23, 1888. They were the parents of four children, as follows: /. — Matthew Stewart, who died when a child. //. — Amanda Stewart, who died when she was fifteen years old. III. — Margaret Steen Stewart, and IV. — ]\Iartha Xeil Stewart, who now reside at 936 North Avenue, West Allegheny, Pennsylvania. 2. Amanda Gill, the second daughter of Jonathan and Rachel M. Steen Gill, was born about 1823, and was married to Rev. Albert Johnson, and in 1845 they went as missionaries to India. They were both killed in the Indian mutiny, in June, 1857. They had no children. 3. Elvira Gill, the third daughter, was born about 1826, and was married to James Logan, and to them were born two children, as follows: /. — Albert Logan, who married Susan ]\Iurphr. He is a manufacturer of bedding and mattresses. They live on Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, East End. //. — Jane Logan was married to John \' . Shoemaker, M.D They have no children. Residence, 1519 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 4. Amelia Gill was married to tiie Rev. Samuel George, an. I died in Chambersburgh, Pennsylvania. They went to Siai!i as missionaries, and after ten years of service they returned to ChamJjersburgh, Pennsylvania, where Mr. George preached, and where he still resides. They had no children 5. Sarah E. Gill, the fifth daughter of Rev. Jonathan and Rachel M. Steen Gill, was born in Allegheny County, Pemi- sylvania, July 15, 1833. She was married March 8, i860, to John K. Caldwell, who is engaged in the brick business. Thev have had three children, as follows. Residence. Chi- cago, Illinois. /. — Xcllie Moore Caldwell was born in Washington County, Iowa. June 24, 1862. She was married February 6, 1884. to William Sid'iey Pm-ington, of Ma, of Ihs ago. DESCENDANTS OF GEORGK 3TEEN. 319 6 Mary Steen, the sixth child and fourth daughter of John W. Steen, the eldest by his second wife, Cynthia W'andel McAUen Steen, was born in Goldman, Arkansas, January 7. 1891. II. — Harriet Steen. tlic second child and eldest daughter of George H. and Alary Whitson Steen, was born on her father's farm, three miles southeast of Dayton, Indiana. August 25, 1843. She was married to a Mr. Barnhart. Residence, Lafayette, Indiana. III. — Eliza Steen. the third child and second daughter of John H. and Mary Whitson Steen, was born on the home farm of her father, near Dayton, Indiana, May 31. 1848. She was married in Lafayette, Indiana. December 31, 1864. to Daniel Harvey Kenyon, a son of Aaron Stratton and Sidney Gualt Kemon, he having been born at Waldo, Marion County, Ohio, August 6, 1842 — a farmer by occupation. Residence. Waldo, Ohio. To them were born the following fourteen children: 1. Alartha Jane Kenyon, the eldest child of Daniel H. and Eliza Steen Kenvon, was born at Waldo, Ohio, September 8, 1866. 2. Jessie Margreeth Kenyon, the second daughter of Daniel H. and Eliza Steen Kenyon, was born at Waldo. Ohio, January 18, t868. and died July 4, 1868. 3. George Aaron Kenyon, the third child and eldest son of Daniel H. and Eliza Steen Kenyon, was born at Waldo, Ohio, August 28. ]86o. 4. Joseph Hamilton Kenyon, the hjurth child and second son of Daniel H. and Eliza Steen Kenyon. was born at Waldo, Ohio. Sas born at Waldo. ( )hio, January 18. 1875. 7. Cidna Eliza Kenyon. the seventli child and fourili daughter of Daniel H. and ICliza Steen Kenyon. was born at Waldo, ( )hi(X September 13. 187^1. 8. Charles Monroe Kenyon. the eighth child and fourth son of Daniel H. and Eliza Steen Keny. m. was born at Waldo. Ohio, I'^ebruarv 2. 1878. 320 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STKEX FAMILY. 9. Daniel Harvey Kenyon, Jr., the ninth child and fifth son oi Daniel Harvey and Eliza Steen Kenyan, was born at Waldo, Ohio, January 15, 1881. 10. Clara Kenyon, the tenth child and fifth daughter of Daniel H.and Eliza Steen Kenyon, was born at Waldo, Ohio, Feb- ruary 17, 1883, and died April 28. 1886. 11. Frederick Antoni Kenyon, the eleventh child and sixth son of Daniel H. and Eliza Steen Kenyon, was born in Dela- ware, Delaware County, Ohio. February 7, 1884. 12. James Lee Kenyon. the twelfth child and seventh son of Daniel H. and Eliza Steen Kenyon, was born at Waldo, Ohio, September i, 1885. 13. Fi-ank Steen Ken von, the thirteenth child and eighth son of Daniel H. and Eliza Steen Kenyon. was born at Waldo, Ohio, June 22, 1888. 14. Stella Hope Kenyon, the fourteenth child and sixth daugh- ter of Daniel H. and Eliza Steen Kenyon, was born at Waldo, Ohio, Ma} 24. 1891. IV. — George Hamilton Steen, Jr., the fourth child and second son of George Hamilton and Mary Whitson Steen. was born on the old home farm, near Dayton, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, February 29, 1852, where he grew up to manhood. He is a traveling salesman for a wholesale drug house in St. Louis, Missouri. He was married at Litchfield, Illinois, Sep- tember 5, 1877, to Ida A. Lawrence, the eldest daughter of Major Joseph and Agnes Lawrence, she having been born in Litchfield, Illinois, November 26. 1857. To them were born two children. Residence. St. Louis. Missouri. -T. Georgia A. Steen. the eldest daughter of George H. and I. Agnes Lawrence Steen, was born in Ivitchfield, Illinois, June 7. 1878. 2. Mary \'esta Steen, the second daughter of George H.and Ida Agnes Lawrence Steen, was born in Morrisonville, Illi- nois. October 19, 1880. \'. — Joseph Walker Steen. the fifth child and third son of George Hamilton and Mar\- Whitson Steen, was born on the farm, near l)a\ton.. Indiana. July 29. 1857. He received his middle name after Walker Steen. a nephew of his grandfather George Steen. who 'eft Ireland and went to Scotland, where he married u vScdlcli la(l\'. He afterwards came to .\merica and hevame DESCKXDAXTS OF GEORGE STEEX. 32 1 ouile prosperous, and very much respected by all who knew him. Joseph \\'alker Steen delights in travel and in literature. He is unmairied, and seems quite contented with that situation in life. He has foUowed the occupation of druggist and jew- eler, but in 1898 he sold Jiis drug and jewelry store and other property in Rossville, Illinois, to spend two years or more in foreign travel in South America, Europe, etc. He hopes to see enough of the world by the close of the year 1900 to be ready lo return home and go into business again. CHAPTER HI. Agnes \\'alker Steen, also called "'Xancy." the third child and second daughter of George and Anne Gualt Steen, was born in Lancaster County. Pennsylvania, in 1801, and died in Tippe- canoe County, Indiana, February 27, 1845, aged about 44 years. In 1833, with her husband, her children, and her father's family, she removed from Pennsylvania to what was then the far West, and located in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, where she spent the remainder of her life. She was married in Pennsylvania by the Rev. A. J. Ballet. April 28, 1825, to Hugh :\Iorton McCHntick.. he having been born April 2S, 1804. To them were born ten children, as follows: I. — Ann L. McChntick, the eldest child of Hugh Morton and Agnes Walker Steen McClintick. was born in Pennsylvania, Februrin- i. 1826, and died in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, March 31, 1848, in the 23d year of her age. II. — James ^McCHntick. the second child and eldest son of Hugh Morton and Agnes \\'alker Steen McCHntick. was born in Pennsylvania. March 2y, 1827. Residence, Muscoda. Grant County, Wisconsin. HI. — George Steen McCHntick, the third child and second son of Hugh Morton and Agnes Walker Steen McCHntick. was born in Pennsylvania, March 25, 1829. Residence. Rich \'al- ley. ■Miami County, Indiana. (21) 32 2 BIOGRAPHY OF" THE STTKX FAMILY. I\'. — Jane S. ^IcClintick, the fourth child and second daughter of Hugh Morton and Agnes Walker Steen McClintick, was born in Pennsylva^na, May 15, 1S31. She was married to a 3[r. Robinson. Residence, Cedar Rapids, Boone County, Nebraska. V. — Hugh ^1. McClintick, the fifth child and third son of Hugh Morton and Agnes Walker Steen ]\lcClintick, was born in Pennsylvania, October 20, 1S32, and died March 13, 1833. VI. — Hugh Morton McClintick, Jr., the sixth child and fourth son of Hugh Alorton and Agnes Walker Steen ]\IcClintick, was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, February 20, 1834. He was married, first, October 23, 1856, to Nancy J. Robinson, she having been born October 13. 1834, and died September '^, 1872, m the 38th year of her age. To them were born five children. Hugh Morton i\lcCiintick was married a second time, December i, 1874, to Laura Wrinkle. To them were born two children. Residence, Cedar Rapids, Nebraska. 1. George W. McClintick, the eldest child of Hugh ^klorton and Nancy J. McClintick, was born September 24, 1857. 2. Sarah L. McClintick, the second child and eldest daughter of Hugh AI. and Nancy J. Robinson iMcClintick, was born March 18, 1859, and died September 16, 1883, in the 25th year of her age. 3. James H. McClintick, the third child and second son of Hugh W. and Nancy J. McClintick, was born August 2^, 1861. 4. Linda May McClintick, the fourth child and second daugh- ter of Hugh M. and Nancy J. ^IcClintick, was born October 4, 1864, and died October 8, 1865. 5. Joseph Morton McClintick, the fifth child and third son of Hugh M. and Nancy J. Robinson ]\IcClintick, was born October 28, 1866. 6. Clarence C. McClintick, the sixth child of Hugh Morton McClmtick, and the first child by his second wife, Laura Winkle McClintick, was born September 9, 1875, and died February 20, 1876. 7. Alvin Everett McClintick. the seventh child of Hugh Mor- ton McClintick, and the second child by his second wife, Laura Winkle McClintick. was born November 3, 1878, and died January to, i88r, in llic 3d year of his age. DESCEXOAXTS OF GEORGE STEEX. 323 \il. — ^Joseph Hamilton McClintick, the seventh child and fifth son of Hugh Morton and Agnes Walker Steen ]*vIcClintick, was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, September 3, 1836. Residence, Portland, Oregon. Vni. — Agnes \Valker McClintick, the eighth child and third daughter of Hugh Morton and Agnes Walker Steen McClin- tick, was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, May 16, 1838, and died August 22, 1848, in the i ith year of her age. IX. — Rachel Marian IMcClintick, the ninth child and fourt!) daughter of Hugh r^Iorton and Agnes Walker Steen McCHn- tick, was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, September 16, 1840. She was married to a ^Ir. Robinson. Residence, Cedar Rapids, Nebraska. X. — Anizi Wright r^IcCliniick, the tenth child and sixth son of Hugh Morton and Agnes Walker Steen McClintick, was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, September 22, 1842. Resi- dence, Grey Eagle, Minnesota. CHAPTER 1\' Joseph Steen, the fourth child and second son of George and Anne Gualt Steen, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsyl- vania, April 21, 1803. He was an intelligent, industrious, and prosperous farmer. In the fall of 1830, in company with his brother, George Hamilton Steen, he removed from Pennsylvania to Indiana, and entered land in Sheffield Township, Tippecanoe County, and settled down and began to open up a farm. Pie was a man of strict integrit}', and highly res])ected by all who knew him. Wliilc engaged in improving his farm and preparing it for a future home, he was taken sick, and died not long afterwards in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, Marcli 10, 1833, in the 30th year of his age. BIOGRAPHY or THE STEEN FAMILY. CHAPTER V. John Sleen. the fifth child and third son of George and Anne Gualt Sreen, was born ni Lehigh Connty, Penns}dvania, Jnly 29, 1808, and died in Clinton County, Indiana, September 12, 1881, in the 74th year of his age. He was a farmer by occupation. He was married in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. April 14, 1833, to Jane D. Wright, a daughter of Robert and Xancy Wright, she having been born in Carlisle. I'ennsylvania, ]\Iarch i. 1807, and died in Clinton Countv, Indiana. August 7, 1859, ^'^'' ^^"^^ S3^ year of her age. Thev removed fromi Pennsylvania with George Steen, his family, and other friends, to the then far West, in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, in ]^[ay, 1833, the next month after their mar- riage ; and not long afterwards located in the adjoining county of Clinton, in which they m^ade their permanent home. To them were born six children, as follows: I. — Robert AA'right Steen, the eldest child, a son of John and Jane D. ^^'right Steen, a grandson of the George Steen who came from Ireland to Anierica, was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, January 25, 1835 — a prosperous farmer. He was married, January 27, 1858, to Lucinda Nally. Residence, Bat- tle Ground, Indiana. To them were born the following chil- dren: 1. George Edward Steen was born at Battle Ground, Indiana. He was married, August 14, 1895, to Anna Belle Chenowith. Residence, Battle Ground, Indiana. To them were born the following: /. — Olive Lalena Steen was born at Battle Ground, Indiana, September 12, 1896. //. — Esther Evaleen Steen was born at Battle Ground, Indi- ana, January 9, 1890. 2. ]Mary Elizabeth Steen was born at Battle Ground. Indiana II. — Nancy Holmes Steen. the second child and eldest daughter of John and Jane D. Wright Steen. v/as born in Clinton County, Indiana, November 12, 1837. She was married at the same rlace October 21, 1852, to John C. Allen — a farmer — he "naving been born in Ohio, lanuary 2, 1827, and died in Clin- ton County, Indiana, November 2/, 1889, in the 63d year of his DESCEXDAXTS OE GEORGE STEEX. 325 age. ]\Irs. Xancv H. Steen Allen still resides near ]\Iulberry, Clinton County, Indiana. To them were born nine children, as follows: 1. Henry Albert Allen, the eldest son of John C. and Xancy H. Steen Allen, was born in Clinton County, Indiana, Janu- ary 21, 1854. He is a farmer by occupation. He was mar- ried, February 3, 1879, to Lillian Carr. she having been born February 13, 1858. Residence, Erookston, White County, Indiana. To them were born the following four children: /. — Helen A. Allen, tiie eldest child of Henry Albert and Lillian Carr Allen, was born August 26, 1881. //. — Jay C. Allen, the second child and eldest son of Henry A. and Lillian C. Allen, was born July ig, 1883. ///. — Nancy \'. Allen, the third child and second daughter of Henry A. and Lillian C. Allen, was born Xovember 12, 1885. /['. — Albert H. Allen, the fourth child and second son- of Henry A. and Lillian C. Allen, was born March ]6. 188S. 2. L\dia Jane Allen, the second child and eldest daughter of John C. and Xancy H. Steen .Mien, was born in Clinton County, Indiana, X'^ovember 4, 1855. She was married. January 11. 1888. to John A. Cook — a druggist — he hav- ing been born October 14, 1852. Residence, Goociland^ Indiana. To them was born one son. as follows: /. — Raymontl Cook a son of John A and Lydia Jane Allen Cook, was born January 13, 1889. 3. Harriet Louisa Allen, the third child and second daughter of John C. and X'ancy H. vSteen Allen, was born in Clinton County, Indiana, September 6. 1857. and died Xovember 8, i86r, in the 5th year of her age. 4. Jemima Adaline Allen, the fourth child and third daugluer of John C. and Xancy H. Steen Allen, was born in Clinton County, Indiana, Feliruary 26, 1859. She was marriee^, Octo^jer 21. 1885, to Dr. Dennis M. Kelley. he having been born March 12, 1855. Residence, Brookston, Indiana. 5. Ceorge Gordon Allen, the fifth child and second son of John C. and Xancy H. Steen Allen, was born in Clinton County, Indiana, February 19, 1861 — a farmer. He was married, December 21, 1888, to Adda Finch, she having been born 326 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. September 28, 1865. Residence, near Otterbein, Benton County, Indiana. To them one child was born. /. — Geneva Allen, daughter of Georg-e B. and Adda Finch Allen, was born December 22, 1890. 6. Elizabeth Ann Allen, the sixth child and fourth daughter of John C, and Nancy H. Steen Allen, was born in Clinton County, Indiana, August 16, 1862. She was married in Markle, Huntington County, Indiana, June 17, 1885, to the Rev. Milton E. Ncthercut, a minister of the Methodist ; Episcopal Church, he liavmg been born March 9, 1861. To : them one child was born. /. — Emory E. Nethercut, a son of Rev. M. E. and Elizabeth A. Allen Nethercut, was born April 21, 1886. 7. John Edward Allen, the seventh child and third son of John C. i'.nd Nancy H. Steen Allen, was born in Clinton County, Indiana, October 24, 1863 — a druggist. Residence, Mul- berry, Indiana. 8. Mary Olive Allen, the eighth child and fifth daughter of John C. and Nancy H. Steen Allen, was born in Clinton County, Indiana, September 22, 1865. She was married, September 5, 1888, to Bert G. Small, a son of Rev. Gilbert Small, he having been born March 16, 1867 — editor of "The Journal." Residence, Logansport, Indiana. To them one child was born. /. — Donald Small, a son of Bert G. and Mary Olive Allen Small, was born April 21, 1890. 9. Robert Wright Allen, the ninth child and fourth son of John C. and Nancy H. Steen Allen, was bom in Clinton County, Indiana, December 14, 1870 — a druggist. Resi- dence, Mulberry, Clinton County, Indiana. III. — George Boyd Steen, the third child and second son of John and Jane D. Wright Steen, and a grandson of George and Anne Gualt Steen, was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, Decem- ber 22, 1839 — a farmer by occupation. He was married in Danville, Illinois. February 25, 1863, to Damaris Bush, a daughter of William and Jane Busli. she having been born ia Dayton, Indiana, April 6. 1843. Residence. Ionia. Jewell •County, Kansas. To tliem were born eleven children, as fol- lows : DESCENDANTS OF GEORGE STEEN. 327 1. Orville Bush Steen, the eldest son of George Boyd and Damaris Bush Steen, was born in Tippecanoe County, Indi- ana, January 3, 1865, and died August 19, 1865. 2. George Edgar Steen, the second son of George B. and Damaris B. Steen, was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, March 25, 1866 — clerk of the court, Mankato, Kansas. 3. Ralph Lester Steen, the third son of George B. and Damaris B. Steen, was born in Daviess County, Missouri, March 17, 1869 — a teacher, Mankato, Kansas. 4 Robert Lee Steen, the fourth son of George B. and Damaris B. Steen, was born in Daviess County, Missouri, March 12. 1871 — a teacher, Jewell City, Kansas. 5. Agnes Mary Steen, the fifth child and eldest daughter of George B. and Damaris B. Steen, was born in Jewell Countv, Kansas, October 3, 1873. Residence, Ionia, Kansas. 6. Orris Dwight Steen, the sixth child and fifth son of George B. and Dawiaris B. Steen. was born in Jewell County, Kan- sas, September 6, 1875. Residence, Ionia, Kansas. 7. Morton Colfax Sieen. the seventh child and sixth son of George B. and Damaris E>. vSteen, was born in Jewell County, Kansas, November 16, 1877. Residence, Ionia, Kansas. 8. Maud Lillie Steen, the eighth child and second daughter of George B. and Damaris B. Steen, was born in Jewell County, Kansas, December 17, \8/(). Residence, Ionia, Kansas. 9. Chester Lynn Steen, the ninth child and seventh son of George B. and Damaris B. Steen, was born in Jewell County, Kansas, January 28, 1882. 10. Clement Hade Steen, the tenth child and eighth son of George B. and Datnaris B. Steen, was born in Jewell County, Kansas, June 25, 1884. Residence, Ionia. Kansas. ii. Leona M. Steen, the eleventh child and third daughter of George B. and Damaris B. Steen. was born in Jewell Countv, Kansas, C)ctober 2J. 1886. Residence. h)nia, Kansas. n"- — Harriet Eliza Steen, the fourth child and second daughter of John and Jane I). Wright Steen, and a granddaugluer of George and Anne Gualt Steen. was born in Clinton Countv, Indiana. March 15. 1842, and died September 30. 1866, in the 25th year of her age. She was married in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, March 29, 1860, to Anthony Noble, he having been 328 BIOGRAPHY OF THi; STEEX FAMILY. born in Butler County, Ohio, September 12, 1831, and resides rear Fitliian, \'ermilion County, Illinois. To them were born rliree children, as follows: I. Huldah Jane Xoble, the eldest daughter of Anthony and Harriet Eliza Steen Xoble, was born ISIay 6, 1861. . Resi- dence, Fithian, Illinois. 2: Rosa R. Xoble. the second daughter of Anthony and Har- riet Eliza Steen Xoble, was born Xovember 15, 1862. Resi- dence, Fithian. Illinois. 3. ^Nlary Agnes X'obic. the third daughter of Anthony and Harriet Eliza Steen Xoble, was born April 28. 1864. Resi- dence, Fithian, Illinois. \'. — Sarah Ann Steen, the fifth child and third daughter of John and Jane D. \\'right Steen, and a granddaughter of George and Ann Gualt Steen, was born in Clinton County. Indiana, January 16. 1846. She was married by the Rev. R. AI. ]Mar- lin. in Danville. A'ermilion Covmty. Illinois. September 26, 1867, to William Harvey Dearth, he having been born in War- ren County. Ohio, X^ovember 30. 1843. Residence, Fithian, Illinois. Tliey are the parents of one child, as follows: I. John William Dearth, son of William Harvey and Sarah Ann S^een Dearth, was born near Fithian. Illinois. June 18, 1871. Residence, Fithian. A'ermilion County. Illinois. XL — Alary Elizabeth vSteen, the sixth child and fourth daughter of John and Jane D. Wright Steen. and a granddaughter of George and Annie Gualt Steen, was born in Clinton County, Indiana. February 12. 1848. She was married in A'ermilion County, Illinois. January 18, 1866, to Perry T. IMartin. he hav- ing been born in Georgetown. A>rmilion County. Illinois. Feb- ruarw 16. 1843. Residence, 346 East Aladison Street. Dan- ville. Illinois. To them were born two children, as follows: 1. Edward Perry Martin, the eldest son of Perry T. and Alary Elizabeth Steen Alartin, was born August 6. 1870. Resi- dence, Danville, Illinois. 2. Lawson Ellsvv'orth Martin, the second son of Perry T. and Alary Elizabeth Steen Alartin, was born April 7. 1873. Resi- dence, Danville, Illinois. i DESCENDANTS OF GEORGE STEEN. 329 CHAPTER VI. Jane Steen, the sixth and youngest child of George and Anne Gualt Steen, was born in Lancaster County. Pennsylvania, March 26, i8n, and died in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, October 8, 1836, in the 26th year of her age. She removed with her parents from Pennsylvania to Tippecanoe County, Indiana, in !May, 1833. She was married in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, about 1835, to John Adam Peters, by whom sheiiad one child, as follows: I. — Jane Peters, a daughter of JoTiiTAdam and Jane Steen Peters, was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, September 29, 1836. She was married in Clinton County. Indiana, February 25, 1857, to William Foresman, he having been born in Circleville, Ohio, September 8, 1830. Residence, Foresman, Xewton County, Indiana. To them were born five children, as follows: 1. Charles A. Foresman, the eldest son of William and Jane Peters Foresman, was born in Dayton, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, ]^Iay 29, 1859. ^^ is editor of "The Lewiston Teller."' He was married in Crawfordsville. Indiana, August 5, 1891. Residence, Lewiston, Idaho. 2. Robert Bruce Foresman, the second son of \\'illiam and Jane Peters Foresman. \\as born in Dayton, Indiana, November 10, 1862. He was married in Kentland. Indiana, March 20, 1890. To them one child was born. Residence, Kentland, Indiana. 3. William Foresman, the third son of William and Jane Peters Foresman, was born in Harristown. Macon County, Illinois, September 7, 1864 — a teacher and printer by occupation. Residence, Lewiston, Idaho. 4. Marcus F. Foresman, the fourth son of William and Jane Peters Foresman was born in Harristown, Illinois, Xovem- ber 17, 1867. He was married in Fc^rcsman. Indiana, Octo- ber 16, 1890. He is by occupation a teacher and practical printer. Residence, Lewiston, Idaho. 5. Harvey Foresman, the fifth son of William and Jane Peters Foresman, was bo^n in Harristown, Illinois, December 3, 1871. Residence, Foresman, Xewton County, Indiana. BOOK SEVEN, DESCEXDAXTS OF FREDERICK STEEN. , Frederick Steen was born in Lancaster County, Pennsyl- vania, in 1755. He v.-as married about 1785 to Katherine Rector, and removed to Harrison County, Kentucky, near Cynthiana. where all his four children were born and brought up. He died in Knox County, Kentucky, killed by a stroke of lig-htning, about 181 5. After his death the family removed to ^Missouri. Frederick Steen was born in Lancaster County. Pennsyl- vania, in 1755. and died in Knox County. Kentucky, about 1815, killed by a stroke of lightning-, when about sixty years of age. He was married about 1785 to Katherine Rector, whose parents came from Holland, and consequently belonged to the Pennsyl- vania Dutch stock, she having been born in Pennsvlvania about 1759, and died m Gasconade County, Missouri, in 1863. in the 104th year of her age. One of the brothers of Katherine Rector Steen became Stu-veyor General of the State of ^Missouri in an early day, and is supposed to be the father or grandfather of ex-Governor Rector, of Arkansas. Frederick Steen was a man of large frame, quite stout, and weighed considerably more than two hundred pounds. X'ot long after his marriage he removed from Pennsylvania, and located upon a farm near Cynthiana. in Harrison County, Kentucky, where all his four children were ( 330 ) DESCENDANTS OF FREDERICK STEEX. 33 1 born and broughc up. He was a successful and practical farmer. All his children were industrious and prosperous. Several years after ihe death of Frederick Steen his wife and children eroigrated to the State of Missouri, where a numerous posterity still remains. To Frederick and Katherine Rector Steen were born the following children: Elizabeth, \\'illiam, John, and Frances Steen. CHAPTER I. Elizabeth Steen, the eldest child, a daughter of Frederick and Katherine Rector Steen, was born on her father's farm, near Cynthiana. Harrison County, Kentucky, in 1791. She was mar- ried to William R. Bohan, and in the year 1833 removed to the State of ^^lissouri with lier husband, who located on lands in Pettis County, near the site of the present city of Sedalia, where many of their descendants still remain. They were the parents of five children, as follows: I. — James Bohan. H. — John Bohan. Hf. — William 15ohan. I. Walter S. Bohan. I\ . — Frances Bohan, who was married to a Mr. Watson. \' — Sarah Bohan, who was married to a Mr. Ray. CHAPTER II. William Steen, the second chikl and eldest son of Frederick and Kalhcrinc Rector Steen, was born uix:>n his father's farm, near Cyntiiiana, Harrison County. Kentucky, (October 14. 1795. and died in Douglas Prairie, Missouri, July 25, 1869, in the 74th 332 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEKX FAMILY. year of. his age. In 1832 he removed from Kentucky to Gas- conade County, Missouri, and located on what is now known as Douglas Prairie, where, at the time of his death, -he owned a large and valuable estate of five hundred acres of land. He v/as married in Roane County, Tennessee, September 14, 1818, to Elizabeth Rector, (a daughter of Richard Rector, who was born October 7, 1784^ and Frances Smith Rector, who was born Sep- tember I, 1789), she having been born in Roane County, Tennes- see, July 19, 1804, and died on Douglas Prairie, Gasconade County, Missouri, June 29, 1856, in the 52d year of her age. To them were born three children, as follov/s :.. I. — Susan Steen, the eldest child^ a daughter of William and Elizabeth Rector Steen, was born in Roane County, Tennessee, January 14, 1822, and died October 10, 1865, in the 44th year of her age. She was married May 15, 1853, to James Finley. They had no children. II.: — Mary Steen, the second daughter of William and Elizabeth Rector Steen, was born in Roane County, Tennessee, Novem- 1)er 12, 1824. She was married at the home of her parents, on Douglas Prairie, in Gasconade County, Missouri, September 15, 1844, to John AValters, he having been born in South Caro- . iina, September 10, 1817. Residence. Steen's Prairie, MIs- rouri. To them were born two children, as follows: I. Sarah Elizabeth Walters, the eldest daughter of John and and Mary Steen Walters, was born in Maries County, Alis- souri, February 19, 1848. She was married at the same place, October 3. 1867, to Mons Randolph Matthews, he having been born in Gasconade County, Missouri, ]\Iarch 16, 1846. Residence, Steen's Prairie, Maries County, ^Missouri. To them were born three children, as follows: /. — Sarah Margretta Matthews, the eldest child, a daughter of Mons Randolph and Sarah Elizabeth ]\Iatthews, was born in Gasconade County, Missouri, July 31. 1869. She was married at the same place. January 3, 1889, to Jacob Willoughby, he having been born in Maries County, j\Iis- souri, July 2, 1869. //. — Mary Elizabeth Matthews, the second daughter of M. R. and Sarah Elizabeth Walters J\Tatthews. was born at Gasconade County, Missouri, April 11, 1872, and died August 20, 1875, in the fourth year of her age. DESCT-iXDA.vrS OF FRKDEiaCK STEEX. 333 ///. — Honora Florence [Matthews, the third daughter of ;Mons Randolph and Sarah Elizabeth \\'alter Matthews, was born in Gasconade County, ^Missouri, November 20, 1877- . 2. IMargretta Walter, the second daughter of John and Alary Steen Walter, was born in Claries County, Missouri, Decem- ber 9. 1850. She was married at the same place, Xovember 15, 1871, to John Henry Arrcndall, he having been born in [Maries Count}-, [Missouri, December 23, 1848. They have no children. Residence, Steen's Prairie, [Missouri. Ill —Sarah Ann Steen, the third daughter of William and Eliza- beth Rector Steen, was born in Roane County, Tennessee, December 22, 1826. She was married in Gasconade County, [Missouri. [May 30, 1848, to Robert Milne, who was a Christian nnnister, and died [March 17, 1865, in the 39th year of her age. Her husband. Rev. Robert [Milne, was born in Ohio, June 2, 3823, and died August 8, 1890, in the 67th year of his age. To them were born the following children: I. [Mary E. Milne, the eldest child, a daughter of Robert and Sarah Ann Steen [Milne, was born March 25, 1849. She was married, December 11, 1864. to George R. Sullivan. She was married a second time, April ir. 1871, to Joseph Beesley, who died [May 5, 1898. To the first marriage was born one child, and to the second marriage five children. The following are the children of [Mary E. [Milne Sullivan- Beesley: /. — George W. Sullivan, a son of George R. and [Mary E. [Milne Sullivan, was born September 13. 1865, and die^l February i, 1888. in the 23d year of his age. //. — Charles E. Beesley, the second son of Wzxy E. [Milne. the first child by her second husband, Joseph Beesley, was born Afarch 16, 1872. ///. — Xancy \'. J. Beesley, daughter of Joseph and [Mary E. [Milne Beesley, was born September 4. 1874, and was mar ried September 16, 1893, to William T. Pennington, /r. — [Mary E. Beesley, daughter of Joseph and [Mary E. [Milne Beesley, was born June 4, 1878. V . — [Martha C. Beesley. daughter of Joseph and [VFary E. [Milne Beesley, was born January 5. 1882. 334 BIOGEAPHY OF THK STKEN FAMILY, VI. — Isaac H. Beesley, a son ol Joseph and Mary E. Milne Beesley, was born September 6, 1885. Residence, Topaz, Douglas County, Missouri. 2. Nancy Malinda Milne, the second child, a daughter of Robert and Sarah Ann Steen Milne, was born in Gasconade County, Missouri, November 28, 1852, and was brought up in her father's family in Missouri and Kansas. She was married in Ozark County, Missouri, December 9, 1880, to Francis Marion Herndon, he having been born in Ozark County, Missouri, October 22, 1855. Residence, Silverton, Douglas County, Missouri. To them were born two chil- dren, as follows: /. — Otis Alvin Herndon, the eldest son of Francis M. and Nancy M. Herndon, was born in Douglas County, Mis- souri, January 6, 1882. //. — Elmer Benona Herndon, the second son of Francis M. and Nancy M. Herndon, was born in Douglas County, Missouri, October 8, 1884. 3. Melissa Carolme Milne, the third child, a daughter of Rob- ert and Sarah Ann Steen Milne, was born in Gasconade County, Missouri, November 25, 1854, and died at Alva, Missouri, November 2, 1887, in the 33d year of her age. She was married to Thomas A. Kay, by whom she had two children. Family residence, Alva, Missouri. /. — Dewey Hershel Kay. //. — Carrie Ethel Kay. 4. William Harvey Milne, the fourth child and eldest son of Robert and vSarah Ann Steen Milne, was born in Gasconade County, Missouri, March 23, 1856. He was married to Mary Cox, and removed to Table Rock, Nebraska, where they still reside. The following are their children: /.—Frank Clark Milne. y/. — William Albert Milne. ///.—Robert Olie Milne. IV. — Benjamin Alvin Milne. 5. Louisa Gabrella Milne, the fifth child and fourth daughter of Robert and Sarah Ann Steen Milne, was born in Gascon- ade County, Missouri, August 6, 1859. She was married near Polo, Missouri, October 7, 1875, to Thomas Benton DKSCF.NDANTS OF FREDERICK STEKN. 335 Moore, he having been born June 30. 1850. Residence, Polo, Caldwell County, jMissouri. To them were born the following six children: /. — Mary Ellen Moore, the eldest daughter of Thomas B. and Louisa G. Milne Moore, was born September 30, 1876 She w-as married January 8, 1892, to Charles C. Barr, he having been born September 13. 1867. //. — Nancy Pearl Moore, the second daughter of Thomas B. and Louisa G. IMoore, w'as born March 12, 1878. ///. — Carrie Virginia Moore, the third daughter of Thomas B. and Louisa G. Moore, was born Novem.ber 30, 1879, and died January 8, 1883. IV. — Sarah Helena Moore, the fourth daughter of Thomas B. and Louisa G. Moore, w-as born ]March 3, 1882. V. — Walter Benton Moore, the fifth child and only son of Thomas B. and Louisa G. Moore, was born Xovember 30, 1883, and died March 3. 1884. VI. — Myrtle Moore, the sixth child and fifth daughter of Thomas B. and Louisa G. j\Ioore. was born September 8, 1890. and died December 19. 1890. Sarah Ella ]\lilne. called "Ella." the sixth child and fifth daughter of Robert and Sarah Ann Steen Milne, was born in Mt. ^^ernon, Lawrence County. ^Missouri. March 23, 1861. This was at the beginning of the Civil War. iMonev was scarce and hard to get. and the little girl was called "Hard Times"' until peace was declared, when her parents decided to call her Sarah Ella Alilne. When fourteen years of age she taught two terms of private school, and afterwards the public school for several years. She has written quite a number of short poems. She was married. July 15, 1879. to Robert Bruce Martin, a son of Andrew and ]\iargaret ^lar- tin, he havmg been born in Douglas County. Missouri. December 10, 1844 — a farmer — and died in 1896. aged 52 years. To this marriage was born one child, as follows: /. — Ira Martin, a son of Robert B. and S. Ella ^^lilne Martin, was born in Lawrence County. Missouri. Januarv 20, 1881. Residence. Salem. Oregon. Sarah Ella Milne Martin was married a second time, in Salem, Oregon. June i. 1898. to Charles Leonidas Watt, a 336 BIOGRAPHY OF THE) STEEN FAMILY. sort of Joseph and Sarah E. Watt, he having b,een born Jan- uary 18, 1852. Residence, Salem, Oregon. 7. James Robert Mihie, the seventh child and second son of Robert and Sarah Ann Steen Milne, was born near Spring Hill, Kansas, Febrviary 18. 1863. He was married in Gas- conade County, Missouri, March 28, 1888, to Mary S. Hut- chins, she having been born October 13, 1867. Residence, near Polo, Caldwell Coimty, Alissouri. To them was born one child, as follows: /. — Katherine Belle Milne, daughter of James R. and Mary S. Milne, was born near Polo, j\Iissouri, August 12, 1890. 8. Susan Emily Milne, the eighth and youngest child, the sixth daughter of Robert and Sarah Ann Steen Milne, was born near Spring Hill, Kansas, March 10, 1865. She was married near Ava, Douglas County, Missouri, August i, 1883, to Jesse Oliver Casto, he having been born near Kingston, Caldwell County, Missouri, February 20. 1862 — a farmer. Residence, Harmony, Lewis County, Washington. To them were born the following children: /. — Hattie May Casto, the eldest daughter of Jesse O. and S. Emma Milne Casto, was born in Caldwell, Missouri, June 14, 1884, and died June 16, 1887, aged three years //. — Ethel Lavina Casto, the second daughter of Jesse O. and S. Emma Milne Casto, was born in Caldwell County, Missouri, August 17, 1886. ///. — Olive Priscilla Casto, the third daughter of Jesse O. and S. Emma Milne Casto, was born in Caldwell County, Missouri, May 31, 1893. IV. — William Francis Marion Steen, the fourth child and eldest son of William and Elizabeth Rector Steen, was born in Roane County, Tennessee, February 14, 1828, He was taken by his parents to Missouri, in 1834, when a little boy, only six years old. His father's family settled permanently on a farm in Douglas Prairie, in Gasconade County, eighty-five miles west of St. Louis. When a young man he went to Marion County, Iowa, and in 1850 crossed the plains to California. He worked in the mines in Placerville, Georgetown, Downie- ville, and on the Yuba River. In 1852 he went to the South- ern diggings at Sonora, and the following year purchased a farm in Calaveras Countv, ten miles from Tacksonville, Call- DESCEN'DAXTS OF FRKDEKICK STEEN. 337 fornia, where he remained one year. In 1854 he sold his farm and went to Sydney, Austraha. In 1856 he went to the Xelson District, in New Zealand, and the following year returned to Sydney. In 1S58 he went to Rocky River, in 1859 to Clarence River, in i860 to the Lamon Flats, and was there at the time of the Chinese not. In 1861 he went to Sydney again, thence to the Lachlan River diggings, in Xew South Wales. He left there in 1862 and v^■ent 10 X'ew England, Clarence River, and the Loam diggings. In 1864 he went to Queensland and. landed at Rockhanipton. from whence he proceeded to the Peak Down diggings. In 1865 he went prospecting and dis- covered gold at the Star River, and afterwards at Cape River. In 1867 he went to Gilbert River, and in 1870 to Ravenswood. In 1875 he went to Clammany, three hundred miles west of l^avenswood. and only remained three months ; then returned to Ravenswood, Queensland, Australia, where he has ever since resided. His occupation has Ijeen that of a gold miner and trader in stocks — sometimes with plenty of money and some- times with none. In ]\iay, 1886, he returned to America on a visit lo friends and relatives. William Francis Marion Steen was married in Ravenswood, Queensland, Australia, Decem- ber 12, 1871. to Ann Shaw Gane, she having been born In London, England, August 8, 1839. To them were born six children, all born in Ravenswood, Queensland, Australia, and brought up in the Church of England. 1. Elizabeth Ann Steen, the eldest daughter of William F. "XT. and Ann Shaw Gane Steen, was born September 5, 1872. 2. Sarah Amelia Steen, the second daughter of William- F. M. and Ann Shaw Gane Steen, was born August 14, 1874. 3. Eliza Jane Steen, the third daughter of William F. AI. and Ann Shaw Gane Steen, was born July 19, 1876. 4. Francis Robert Steen, the fourth child and eldest son of William F. M. and Ann Shaw Gane Steen, was born Sep- tember 27, 1878. 5. Benjamin Steen, the fifth child and second son of William F. M. and Ann Shaw Gane Steen, was born Februarv 23. 1880. 6. Rebecca Steen, the sixth child and fourth daughter of Wil- liam F. AI. and Ann Shaw Gane Steen, was born ]\[ay 8. 1883. Residence, Ravenswood, Queensland, Australia. ( 22 ) 338 BIOv'iRAPHY OF THK STEEN FAMILY. V. — Americus \'espucius Stecn, the fifth child and second son of William and Elizabeth Rector Steen, was born in Roane County, Tennessee, February 12, 1830. He was brought bv his parents to Missouri when a little child, and grew to man- hood on his father's farm, on Douglas Prairie, in Gasconade County. In 1850 he crossed the plains to California, and died from dysentery, near Placerville, soon after reaching the State,, in the 21st year of his age. VI. — Richard Rector Steen, the sixth child and third son of William and Elizabeth Rector Steen, was born in Roane County, Tennessee, September 6, 183 1, and brought by his par- ents to Douglas Prairie, in Gasconade County, Missouri, in 1834, when only three years old. Here he grew up on his father's farm, an industrious, intelligent, and successful man. He has always followed the occupation of a farmer. He was married in Maries County, Missouri, December 11, 1873, to Sarah Elizabeth Lovelace, a daughter of Thomas Jonas and Mary Susan Lovelace, she having been born in Franklin County, Missouri, April 4, 1854. They have no children. Residence, near Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. Vn. — John C. Steen, the seventh child and fourth son of Wil- liam and Elizabeth Rector Steen, was born in Roane County, Tennessee, February 6, 1833, ^^^ brought by his parents the next year to Douglas Prairie, Gasconade County, ^Missouri. Here he grew up to manhood, an intelligent, industrious, and successful farm.er. He was married, October 22, 1868, to Laura Arundell. Residence, Oak Hill, Missouri. VHL — Jasper Xewton Steen, the eighth child and fifth son of William and Elizabeth Rector Steen, was born on Douglas Prairie, in Gasconade County, Missouri. March i, 1835. Here he grew to manhood and worked on his father's farm. Resi- dence, Red Bird, Gasconade County, Missouri. IX. — Frederick Carlisle Steen. the ninth child and sixth son of William and Elizabeth Rector Steen, was born on Douglas Prairie, in Gasconade County, Missouri, Februar}- 15. 1831, and brought up on his father's farm. He is a successful farmer. He was married in Owensville, Gasconade County, ISlissouri, February 12, 1859, to Martha Jane Thompson, a daughter of William and Deliah Thompson, she having been born in Franklin County, Missouri, February 22, 1838. To them were born four children. Residence, St. James, Missouri. R. Rector Steex. I DESCEXD.WTS OF FREDERICK STEEX. 34 1 1. Wilson Xewton Steen, the eldest son of Frederick C. and Martha Jane Thompson Steen, was born in Gasconade County. Missouri, January 26, 1862. He is by occupation a cooper. Residence, St. James, Missouri. 2. Laura Alice Steen, the second child and only daughter of Frederick C. and Martha Jane Thompson Steen, was born in Gasconade County, Missouri, October 4, 1866. She is by occupation a teache*-. Residence, St. James, Missouri. 3. Early Steen, the third child and second son of Frederick C. and Martha Jane Thompson Steen, was born in Mt. \'ernon, Lawrence County, Missouri, December 7. 1873. and died in St. James, Missouri. November 7, 1874, aged 11 months. 4. Ernest Steen, the fourth child and third son of Frederick C. and Martha Jane Thompson Steen. was born in St. James, Missouri, December 25, 1875. Residence, St. James. Mis- souri. X. — George Washington Lafayette Steen. the tenth child and seventh son of William and Elizabeth Rector Steen. was born on Dotiglas Prairie, m Gasconade County, Missouri, July 4, 184 1, and brought up on his father's farm. He is by occupa- tion a farmer. He was married in 1862 to Louisa Boiler. To them was born one child. Residence, Deepwater. Henry County, Missouri. XL — Elizabeth Parthenia Steen. the eleventh child and fourth daughter of William and Elizabeth Rector Steen. was born on Douglas Prairie, in Gasconade County. ^lissouri. October 29, 1845. ^nd brought up on her father's farm. She was mar- ried at that place. June 5. 1864. to John Gatz. he having been born in Hassiah. Gerriany. April 7. 1841. They have no chil- dren. Residence, on Douglas Prairie, Missouri. CHAPTER HL John Steen, the third child and second son of Frederick and Katherine Rector Steen, was born upon his father's farm, near Cynthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky, February 4. i8os. He 342 T3IOGRAPII\" OF THE STKKX FAMILY. was an industrious, energetic and successful farmer. In 1832, when he was about 2"/ years of age, he removed from Kentucky to Missouri, and located upon a farm. He secured a large tract of land on what is nov," known as "Steen's Prairie," in Maries County, Missouri, which prairie was named after him. Here he continued to reside untii his death. February 14, 1847, aged 42 years. He was married, July 28, 1838, to Mary A. J. Mitchell, who died in Hopkins County, Texas, May 22, 1870. To them were born a family of five children, as follows: I. — Elizabeth Jane Steen, the eldest daughter of John and Mary A. J. Steen, was born at Steen's Prairie, ]\Iaries County, Mis- souri. August 4, 1839. and died September 7, 1847, aged 8 years, i month and 3 days. n. — ]\Iarlha Ann Ste<=n. the second daughter of John and Mary A. J. Steen, was born at Steen's Prairie, Maries County, Mis- souri, March 13. 1841. and died April 18, 1855, aged 14 years, I month and 5 days. HI. — Enoch I\l. Steen, the third child and eldest son of John .iud Mary A. J. Steen, was born at Steen's Prairie, in Maries County, Missouii. January 18, 1843, and died in Hopkins Couniy, Texas, Januar\- 26. 1871. aged 2?^ years and 8 days. He was married in Hopkins County, Texas, in 1868, to Jeanie Wells, who died in Hopkins County, Texas, in 1871. To them were born two daughters, both of whom, were married and were .'■.till living ac last accounts. R'. — William ]\larvin Steen. the fourth child and second son of John and ]\lary A. J. Steen, was born at Steen's Prairie, in Marie? County. ^lissouri, February 29, 1845, and died Decem- ber 21, 1845. aged Q months and 22 days. V. — John Logan Steen, the fifth child and third son of John and ]^Iarv A. J. Steen.. was l:>orn a few days after his father's death, at Steen's Prairie, Aviaries County, Missouri, February 25, 1847 — a prosperous farmer. He was married in Denton County, I'exas, February 25, 1872, to Elizabeth Matilda Reynolds. Residence, Graham, Young County, Texas. To them were born the following eight children: I. Zirrel J. Steen. the eldest child of John L. and Elizabeth M. Steen, was born in Denton County, Texas, December 27. 3872. I DFSCKXDAMS OF FRKDFKICK STEFX. 343 2. Walter P. Steen, the second child of John L. and Elizabeth M. Steen, was born in Denton Countv, Texas, April 28 1875- 3. William H. Steen, the third child of John L. and Elizabeth M. Steen, was l)orn iii Archer County, Texas, August 12, 1878. 4. ^[yrtle Steen. the fourth cliild of Jolni L. and Elizal^eth >.[. Steen, was born in Archer County, Texas, ^larch 31, 188 t. 5. Oliver G. Steen, the fifth child of John L. and Elizabeth ]\[. Steen, was born in Archer County, Texas, July 18, 1883. 6. Pearl Steen, the sixth child of John L. and Elizabeth M. Steen, was born in Archer Countv, Texas, November 4, 1888. 7. Ruby Steen, the seventh child of John L. and Elizabeth }.I. Steen, was born in Archer County, Texas, July 17, 1891. 8. Alberta Jevv-ell Steen, the eighth child of John L. and Eliza- beth M. Steen, was born in Archer County, Texas, December 13. 1894. CHAPTER IV. Frances Steen, the fourth child and second daughter of Frederick and Katherine Rector Steen, was born on her father's farm, near Cvnthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky, May 8. 1806, where she grew up to womanhood. She was married, in 1823, to Francis R. Douglas — a farmer — he having ])een born October 16, 1799. Mr. i^ouglas early emigrated to what was then the far West. He was the first settler permanently located on what is now known as "Douglas Prairie," in Gasconade County, Mis- souri, whirh prairie took its name from him. Here he continued to reside for manv vc-ar--, brnnght up his familv. and owned a large and valuable landed estare. The following are their children: 34 f BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEKN FAMILY. I. — Frederick J. Douglas, the eldest son of Francis R. and Frances Steen Douglas, was born February lo, 1824. He was married in St. touis, Missouri, in 1849, to Ann Denny, and died in St. Louis, Missouri, February 17, 1875, aged 51 years and 7 days. II. — Mary Ann Douglas, the second child and eldest daughter of Francis R. and Frances Steen Douglas, was born April 24, 1826. She was married to S. G. Trower, and died in early life. III. — Fnoch S. Douglas, the third child and second son of Francis R. and Frances Steen Douglas, was born October 23, 1831. He was married to Elizabeth Moore. IV. — Lorinda V. Douglas, the fourth child and second daughter of Francis R. and Frances Steen Douglas, was born September 29, 1833. She was married to F. Crabtree. Residence, No. 1523 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Missouri. V. — William M. Douglas, the fifth child and third son of Francis R. and Frances Steen Douglas, was born July 5, 1835. He was married to Sarah Litton. Residence, Kansas City, Mis- souri. VI. — Malinda E. Douglas, the sixth child and third daughter of Francis R. and Frances Steen Douglas, was born April 11, 1838. She was married to F. Spence, and died . VII. — Amanda M. Douglas, the seventh child and fourth daugh- ter of Francis R. and Frances Steen Douglas, was born on Douglas Prairie, in Gasconade County, Missouri, September 22, 1841. She was married at the same place, July 28, 1858, to Dr. George W. Wyatt, a successful practicing physician, he having been born in Waterloo, Illinois, August 8, 1834. To them were born two children. Residence, Ash Grove, ^lis- souri. I. Milliard Clay Wyatt, the eldest son of Dr. George W. and Amanda M. Douglas Wyatt, was born in Gasconade County, Missouri, September 12, 1861. He was married, December 17, 1883, to Genevieve Reynolds, she having been born in St. Louis, Missouri, August 8, 1862. To them the following child was born : /. — Ethel Lynn Wyatt, a daughter of Milliard Clay and Genevieve Reynolds Wyatt, was born July 2. 1885. I DESCKXDAXTS OF FREDEIMCK STEEX. 345 2. Marion Grant Wyatt, the second son of Dr. George W. and Amanda S. Douglas Wvatt. was born in St. Louis County, Missouri, February t6, 1864. He is the editor of the "Ash Grove American."' Residence, Ash Grove, Greene County, Missouri, VIII. — George W Douglas, the fourth son, the eighth and youngest child of Francis R. and Frances Steen Douglas, was born on Douglas Prairie, in Gasconade County, Missouri, March ii, 1850. He was married to 'Mars- Austin, by whom he brought up a family of children. CHAPTER V. The record of Enoch Steen and his descendants is inserted here, although the writer is at a loss to know just where it ought to be placed. Enoch Steen. a son of William Steen. was born on his father's farm, near Harrodsburgh, Kentucky. February 22, 1800, and died in Kansas City. ]\[issouri. January 22, 1880, in the 80th year of his age. Enoch Steen served as a soldier and ofificer in the United States Army for a period of about forty-eight years, i. c., from 1832 until his death, in 1880. When the Civil War broke out he was Colonel, commanding the fort at Walla Walla. Washington Territory. There is a mountain in Idaho called "Steen's Mountain," named after him in conse(|uence of a severe battle he fought at that place with the Snake Indians, in 1858 or 1859. He was retired from active service in the United States Army, about 1868, as Lieutenant Colonel of the Second United States Cavalry. Col. Enoch Steen was married three times, and had children by his first and second wife, but none bv his third. He was married first m St. Louis, Missouri, in 1824. to Mrs. 346 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STHtN FAMILY. ]\Iary Rector JMcPherson. Her maiden name was Mary Rector. To them were born three children. He was married a second time, in 1849, to Mrs. AJary Selkirk Walsh, whose maiden name w^as Mary Selkirk, by whom he had two children. His second wife died in 1862. He was married a third time, March 4, 1869, to Mrs. Amelia ]\IcGee Evans, who was born in Shelby County. Kentucky. June 17. 181 3, and who died in 1898. in Kansas City, Missouri. The following are the names of the children by Col. Enoch Steen, so far as they were known to the writer: I. — Constance Steen, the eldest child of Col. Enoch Steen and his first wife, was born about 1825. She was married to Com- mander Reed, of the United States Xavy, who was killed in an action on the ^Mississippi River during the Civil War, and his wife died a few years later. II. — Laura Steen, the second daughter 01 Col. Enoch Steen and his first wife, ]Mary Rector McPherson Steen. was born in 1826. She was married to Dr. ]\Iatison, a surgeon in the Southern Army. Afterward she was married to Colonel Tucker, of the United States Army. In 1893 she was living quietly at her home, on Olive Street. St. Louis. Missouri. III. — Alexander Earlv Steen was the only son of Colonel Enoch .Steen. At the beginning of the Civil \\'ar he was a Captain in the United States Army, stationed at Ringgold Barracks. Texas. He resigned his commission and gave his services and his life to the South. He was very soon placed in command of a brigade in the Confederate Army, and served with great bravery and distinction tliroughout the war, and was killed in one of the last battles at Prairie Grove, Arkansas. He was married to a planter's daughter in the South, and to them were born ^ son and a daughter. IV. — Arabella Steen. called "Belle," a daughter of Col. Enoch Steen by his second wife. ]\lary Selkirk \\'alsh Steen. was boni in 1854. She was married in 1872 to Jolm \\'ateniian. who died about 1885. Arabella Steen \\'aterman died in Kansas City, ^Missouri, in [888. aged 34 years. She was the mother of one child. I. Birdie Stern Waterman, a daughter of John and Arabella Steen \\'aterman. was born in Kansas City. Missouri, in 1873, and now resides with her grandmother. DKSCFXDAXTS OF FREDERICK STEEX. 347 V. — Catherine Steen, called "Kate," a daugliter of Col. Enoch ■Steen by his second wife, Mary Selkirk Walsh Steen, was born in 1856. She was married in Kansas City. Missouri, to Ste- phen Koth, in 1873 To them were born four children. Resi- dence, Kansas Citv, Missouri. BOOK EIGHT, DESCENDANTS OF MOSES STEEN. Moses Steen was born in Culmore, near Londonderry, Ire- land, in 1718. He was married to a Miss Nelson, and brotighl up his family Lhere. He died December 19, 1795, aged 'J'J years. His ancestors were originally refugees from persecution. They came from Scotland into Ireland as early as the reign of James I., probably about 1620, and settled on the banks of the Foyle. Moses Steen was born at Culmore, Ireland, near London- derry, in 1718, and died at the same place, December 19, 1795, aged yy years. The old homestead at Culniore is a delightful placC; overlooking Loch Foyle, and a fine prospect out tO' the sea. All the vessels that enter the harbor pass near by, and the view from beneath the shady trees is picturesque and interesting. The house stands upon a gentle slope above the water, and the ruins of the old church, where the family used to worship, is in full view. The cemetery near by marks the final resting-place of Moses Steen, his wife, several of their children, and many of their descendants. The ancestors of Moses Steen were originally refugees from Romish persecution in Holland. Leaving every- thing behind them except their religion, they first came into Scotland, where they remained for some time. They afterwards crossed over into Ireland as early as the reign of James I., prob- ( 348 ) DESCENDANTS OF MOSES STEKN. 349 ably about 1620, or perhaps a few years later. They settled at Culmore, on the banks of the Foyle, about four miles below Lon- donderry. In the course of time they were scattered abroad, and families of Steens sprang up in many different localities. They were a noble band of earnest Presbyterian Christians, who had been called to suffer for their religious principles, but deter- mined to maintain their freedom of conscience and liberty of worship at all hazards. Moses Steen was married near London- derry, about 1750, to a Miss Nelson, she having been born in 1 72 1, and died August 12, 1784. They lived at Culmore, where they brought up a family of children. They often conversed with the men who defended Londonderry from the i8th of December until the close of the awful siege. Moses Steen used to tell his children and his grandchildren how that during the terrible siege of 1688 his own father and grandfather were driven under the walls of Derry by Rouen, the French General, in order that their privations and cries m.ight compel the besieged to svirrender. The cruel plan, hov;ever, failed. It enabled the weak and help- less in the city to get out, and the able-bodied to go in and carry on the flefense, until William, the Prince of Orange, succeeded in breaking through the blockade, and by his conquering army and shiploads of provisions brought relief to the starving Pro- testants. To ]\loses Sleen and his wife, formerly a Miss Nelson, were born three children, as follows: Thomas, Alexander, and Mary Sleen. There is also a William Steen so closely related to this fam- ily that the record of himself and his descendants is inserted as Chapter I\'. of this liook. CHAPTER L Thomas Steen, the eldest son of Moses Steen and his wife, formerly a Miss Nelson, was born at the old homestead, at Cul- more. near Londonderry. Ireland, in 1759, and died December 31, 1845, aged 86 years. Thomas Steen was a prosperous business man. a most enterprising merchant of Londonderry, and had a vessel at sea. He was a devout and earnest Christian, a faithful 350 BIOGRAPHY OF THK STEEN FAMILY. and enthusiastic member of the Presbyterian Church, bringing- up his family in the fear of the Lord. He was married, about 1788, to Rebecca Bonner, she having been born in 1763, and died December 17, 1846, aged 83 years. Her body was laid away to rest beside that of her husband, in the Culmore ceme- tery. To them were born nine children, as follows : I.- -Isabella Steen, the eldest child, a daughter of Thomas and Rebecca Bonner Steen, was born in Londonderry, Ireland, in 1789, and died December 31, 1869. aged 80 years. She was married, about 1812, to John McCalley, and brought up a family of eight children, whose mortal remains now lie side by side in the Culmore cemetery. Their names are as follows: 1. Richard McCalley. 2. William McCalley. 3. John McCalley. 4. Jane McCalley. 5. Isabella McCalley. 6. Maria McCalley. 7. Caroline McCalley. 8. Annie McCalley. II. — William vSteen, the second child and eldest son of Thomas and Rebecca Bonner Steen, was born in Londonderry. Ireland, in 1793, and died March 27, 1838. He was never married, was a devout Christian, and a prosperous merchant of Londonderry. His body was laid away to rest in the Culmore cemetery. III. — Alexander Steen, M.D., the third child and second son of Thom.as and Rebecca Bonner Steen, w^as born in London- derry, Ireland, in 1794, and died there September 14, 1870, aged 76 years. He was educated as a physician, and attained a high standing. He was court physician at St. Petersburgh, Russia, during the latter part of the reign of Nicholas I., who died in St. Petersburgh, March 2, 1855. He was a physician in the Refuge Hospital, St. Petersburgh, Russia, but returned to Ireland, in his old age, and died there. His body rests in the Culmore cemetery. Dr. Alexander Steen was twice mar- ried, first to a Miss Hill, by whom he had two children. After !ier death lie was married a second time to a Miss Grififith, bY DESCEXUAXTS OP MOSES STEEX. 35! whom he also had two children. The following are the names- oi his children in the order of their birth : J. William Steen. 2. Emma Steen. 3. Eliza Steen. 4. Alexander Steen. IV. — Moses Steen, the fourth child and third son of Thomas and Rebecca Bonner Steen, was born in Londonderry, Ireland, about 1796, and died in Limavady, County Londonderry, Ire- land, in 1856, aged about 60 years. He was a merchant of Limavady, doing a large business in the shoe trade. He was an earnest Christian, and brought up his children as such. He was married, about i3i8, to Mary Simpson, who died in 1850, by whom he had seven children, as follows : 1. Thomas Steen. che eldest son of Moses and Mary Simpson Steen, was born in Limavady, Ireland, about 1820. 2. Alexander Steen, the second son of Moses and Mary Simp- son Steen, was born in Limavady, Ireland, about 1822. 3. William Steen, thr^ third son of Moses and Mary Simpson? Steen, was born in Limavady, Ireland, about 1824. 4. Lucinda Steen, tiie fourth child and eldest' daughter of Moses and Mary Simpson Steen, was born in Limavady,. Ireland, about 1825. 5. Rebecca Steen, the fifth child and second daughter of Moses and Mary Simpson Steen, was born in Limavady, Ireland, about 1826. 6. Amelia Winton Steen. the sixih child and third daughter of Moses and Mary Simpson Steen, was born in Limavady, Ireland, about 1828. 7. George Steen, the seventh child, the fourth and youngest son of Moses and Mary Simpson Steen, was born in Lima- vady, Ireland, in 1820. He was educated in the University of Glasgow. Scotland : and ordained a minister of the Pres- byterian Church in 1854, and installed pastor of the congre- gation in Ready, Ireland. On this occasion the Rev. John Hall, D.D., late of New York City, preached the installa- tion sermon. Rev George Steen still continues pastor of this church in Ready, which position he has now (1900) held for forty-six years. He was married, in 1864, to Janet Lysle 352 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. Ross, she having been born m 1843. Residence, Keady, County Armagh, Ireland. To them were born six children, as follows: /. — James Ross Steen, M.D., the eldest son of Rev. George and Janet L. Ross Steen, was born in Limavady, Ireland, in 1867. He is now a physician in London, England. //. — George Bonner Steen, the second son of Rev. George and Janet L. Ross Steen, was bom in Keady, Ireland, in 1869 — a banker. Residence, Carrickmacross, Ireland. III. — Ernest Lysle Steen, the third son of Rev. George and Janet L. Ross Steen, was born in Keady, Ireland, in 1870 — a banker — Carrickmacross, Ireland. IV. — IHcia Lysle Steen, the fourth child of Rev. George and Janet L. Ross Steen, was born in Keady, Ireland, in 1872, She lives with her brother. Dr. Steen, in London, England. V. — Olive Georgia Steen. the fifth child and second daughter of Rev. George and Janet L. Ross Steen, was born in Keady, Ireland, in 1875. She was married to Henry Hobart Dorman, M.D., in Keady, Ireland — a physician. Residence, Keady, Ireland. I. Olive Steen Dorman, a daughter of Dr. Henry H. and Olive G. Steen Dorman, was born in Keady, Ireland, November, 1895. VI. — Wilfred Alexander Steen, the sixth child, the fourth and youngest son of Rev. George and Janet Lysle Ross Steen, was born in Keady, Ireland, in 1879 — a medical student, London, England. V. — Archibald Steen, the fifth child and fourth son of Thomas^ Bonner Steen, was born in Londonderry, Ireland, about 179S He was an energetic and successful business man, was never married. He sailed on the ocean, and was never afterwards heard from ; was probably drowned at sea. VI. — Thomas Steen, the sixth child and fifth son of Thomas and Rebecca Bonner Steen, was born in Londonderry, Ireland, in the year 1800. He was a prosperous merchant of London- derry; a devout Christian ; was never married, and died Decem- ber 24, 1856, aged 56 years. His body rests in the old ceme- tery at Culmore, Ireland. I DESCENDANTS OF MOSES STEEN. 353 VJI. — Elizabeth Steen, the seventh child and second daughter of Thomas and Rebecca Bonner Steen, was born in London- derry, Ireland, about the year 1803. She was married to James Walker, by whom she had one child, as follows: I. Thomas Walker. VITI. — Rebecca Steen, the eighth child and third daughter of Thomas and Rebecca Bonner Steen, was born in Londonderry, Ireland, about the year 1805, and died unmarried. IX. — George Steen, the ninth child, the fifth and youngest son of Thomas and Rebecca Bonner Steen, was born in London- derry, Ireland. April 11, 1807, and died at his residence in Limavady, Coimty Londonderry, Ireland, m 1897, in the 91st year of his age. He was married, December 24, 1833, to Mar- garet Thompson, of Bally Garnet, who died at White Hill, Limavady, Ireland, November 29, 1891, after a happy married life of nearly fifty-eight years. George Steen was ordained a J^resbyterian clergyman, and installed pastor of a Presbyterian Church, near Limavady, Ireland, March 10, 1833, which he jcontinued to serve for twelve years, until the organization ot the Second Presbyterian Church in Limavady, when he was called to the pastorate of that church, and installed over it March 31, 1845. This relation he continued to hold imtil his death ; a period of about 52 years and 6 months. His active rninis*^ry in the vicinity of Lim.avady was a faithful, able and devoted ser\dce of more than sixty-four years. In many respects he was a remarkable man — strong physically, men- tally and religiously. The writer visited his home in 1896, and found him in the 90th year of his age, still actively engaged in preaching the Gospel regularly once each Sabbath, with a warm heart and a mind of clear and (juick perception, deeply interested in all the religious, literary and civil affairs of the day. At that advanced age he was a good conversationalist, and as host acted with the energy, grace, and dignity of an alderman of fifty years. To the Rev. George and Margaret Thomson vSteen were born the following five children : I. Alexander Nelson Steen, the eldest son of Rev. George and Margaret Thompson Steen. was born in Limavady. Comity. Londonderry, Ireland, about 1836. He is a grain dealer in Liverpool. Residence, No. 40 Beaumont Street. Liverpool, England. (23) 354 BIOGRAPHY OF THF, STllEN FAMII.Y. 2. William Steen, the second son of Rev. George and ^lav- garet Thompson Steen was born in Limavady, County Lon- donderry, Irelsnd, May 12, 1839. He is a manager of the Northern Bank. He was married at Xaveny, Ballybofey, County Donegal, Ireland, to Mary Craig Holmes, she having been born at that place December 11, 1855. They have no children. Residence, Newtown Stewart, County Tyrone, Ireland. 3. Thomas Scott vSteen, the third son of Rev. George and Mar- garet Thompson Steen, was born in Limavady, County Londonderry, Ireland, in 18.41. He is a prominent business man of Londonderry, a wholesale and retail colonial mer- chant, shipping goods to Australia and New Zealand. Thomas S. Steen is a devout and earnest Christian, a faithful member and ruling elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Londonderry, and was a Commissioner to the General Assembly in i8g6. He is a man of large influence, and has been chosen by the government a Justice of the Peace for the County of Londonderry. He was married, first, to a lady who died not long afterwards. He was married a sec- ond time, to Mary Hunter, of Londonderry. Residence, Victoria Park, Warren Hill, Londonderry, Ireland. To them were born three children. /. Steen, the eldest daughter of Thomas S. and Mary Hunter Steen, was l)orn in Londonderry. Ireland, and died . //. — x\lice M. T. Steen, the second daughter of Thomas S. and Mary Hunter Steen, Avas born in Londonderry, Ire- land, April 28, 1884. ///. — Mary Steen, the third daughter of Thomas S. and 3*Iary Hunter Steen, was born in Londonderry, Ireland, and died 4. Henrietta Cook Steen, the fourth child and only daughter of Rev. George and Margaret Thompson Steen, was born in Limavady. County Londonderry. Ireland, about 1845. She was married to a ]\[r. Strahan. who died early in life. Mrs. Henrietta C. vStrahan resides in Coleraine, Ireland, with her three children, as follows: /. — Ettie Strahan. //. — Georere Strahan. Rev. Gkorge Stkex. 'M.A. (Born 1807; Died 1897.) DESClCNDANTS OF MOSr.S STEEX. 357 III. — Jack Strahan. 5. Joseph Thompson Steen, the fiftli child and youngest son of Rev. George and Margaret Thompson Steen, was born at White Hill, Limavady, Ireland, February 19. 1849. He is by trade a colonial merciiant. He was married in Lima- vady, Ireland, July 11, 187S, to ]\Iaud Alary ^Nloody, she having been born there in June, 1859. To them was born one child. Residence, 27 Stanthorpe Road, Stratham, Lon- don, England, S. W. /. — Ethel Margaret Thompson Steen, daughter of Joseph Thompson and Maud ]\Iary bloody Steen, was born in London. England, April 7, 1879. Residence, London, England. CHAPTER II. Alexander Steen, the second son of Moses Steen and his wife (formerly a Miss Nelson), was born at Fountain Mill. Lon- donderry, Ireland, about 1752. He was a sea captain, com- mander of a merchant slnp called "The Happy Return," which sailed between Londonderry and New York. He was also a partner with his brother in the mercantile business. Alexander Steen died of a fever, hi New York City. He was married, and had three sons and one daughter, as follows: Robert, John, Alexander, and ]\Tary. L — Robert Steen. a son of Alexander Steen, and a grandson of Moses Steen and his wife (formerly a Miss Xclson), was prob- alily born in Londonderry, Ireland, about 1750. II. — John Steen, a son of Alexander Steen (who was a sea cap- tain and commander of the merchant vessel "The Happy Return," siiling between New York and Londonderry), and a grandson of Moses Steen and his wife (formerly a Miss Nelson), was probably born in Londonderry, Ireland, about 1752. where he grew up to manhood. He was married, about 1774, to ^Martha Crcsswell, and brought up a family in Ireland. I. Robert Steen, a son of John and Martha Crcsswell Steen, was born at Fountain. Hill, Londonderry, Ireland, Xovem- 358 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEKN FAMILY. bef 22, 1775. where he spent his early life. He was married in the Cathedral at Londonderry, July 12, 1803, to Mary Ann Floyd and brought up his family at Culmore; Ireland. To them were born che following ten children: /. — George Steen, the eldest son of Robert and ^lary Ann Floyd Steen, was born in Culmore, County, Donegal, Ire- land, about 1804, where he lived and died. //. — ^Jartha Steen. the second child and eldest daughter of Robert and Alary Ann Floyd Steen, was born in Culmore, Ireland, about 1806, in which locality she spent her life. ///. — John Floyd Steen, the third child and second son of Robert and Mary Ann Floyd Steen. was born in Culmore, County Donegal, Ireland, Januarv^ 15, 1808. In 1831 he removed to New York City, New York, where he con- tmned to reside until his death, in 1873, at the age of 65 years. He was married in Xew York City, in February, 1844, to Xancy Hamilton. To them were born three children, as follows- I. John Floyd Steen. the eldest child and only son of John Floyd and Xanc^• Hamilton Steen, was born in Nev; York City, January 6, 1845, where he grew up to man- hood and received his etkication. He was ordained a deacon in the Protestant Episcopal Church, in Trinity Church, Xew York City, June 7, 1867, by the Rt. Rev. Horatio Potter. D.D.. Bishop of X^ew York. He was ordained to the priesthood. February 2. 1869, by the El. Rev. John Johns, D.D., Bishop of \'irginia, with Rev. Stephen H. Tyng, D.D., and Rev. Edward Anthon assisting presbyLers. From June, 1867. until February I, 1870. he was rector of St. Paul's Church. White Haven, Pennsylvania, and assistant minister in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Xew York. He was installed rector of Afemorial Chapel, in Xew York City, February i. 1870. which position he still retains. The Rev. John Floyd S<^een was married in Kidder Town- ship, Carlion (bounty. Pennsylvania, September 15. 1868, to Martha Porter. They have no children. Residence, 261 \\'cst Fi^rtv-sccond Street. Xew ^'ork Citv. Xew ^'ork. I Jn^pp^^j, ^ fm' 1 t Tf ....»..-> ^^^ Ri:v. loiix FuovD Stki-x. DESCEXD-^XTS OF MOSES STEEX. 36 1 Mary Elizabeth Leslie Steen, the second child and eld- est daughter of John Floyd and Xancy Hamilton Steen, was born in New York City, New York. February 23, 1847, and died September 29, 1883, in the 37th year of her age. She was married in New York City, Septem- ber 26, 1867, to Andrew Strangford, of Northampton Massachusetts, he having been born in Londonderry, Ireland, in February, 1842. His residence is No. 121 Centre Street. Chicopee, Massachusetts. To them were born three children, all born in Easthampton, Massachusetts: a. Samuel Floyd Strangford, the eldest child of Andrew and Mary Elizabeth Leslie Steen Strangford. was born March 19. 1869 — a printer by trade. He was married in Springfield, Massachusetts. November 24, 1892, to Helen Louise Williams. Residence, Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. b. Alice Hamilton Strangford, the second child and only daughter of Andrew and Mary Elizabeth Leslie Steen Strangford, was born October 29, 1870. She was married in East Hampton, Massachusetts, Octo- ber 15, 1894, to Frank Ernest Smith. Residences- Pueblo, Colorado. c. William Edward Strangford, the third and youngest child, the second son of Andrew and Mary Elizabeth Leslie Steen Strangford. was born October i, 1872. He was married in Brooklyn. New York, November 26, 1896, to Lulu Frary. of Southampton, Alassachu- setts. Residence, Easthampton, Massachusetts. To them was born one child, as follows: an. Raymond Lewis Strangford was born in East- hampton, Massachusetts. March 2H, 1898. Martha Frances Steen, the third and youngest child, the second daughter of John Floyd and Nancy Hamilton Steen, was born in New York City. New York, Decem- ber 27, i860, where she was brought up. She was mar- ried in New York City, February 15, i88r, to Henry Oscar Beebe, he having been born in Westfield, Massa- chusetts. August 6, 1855. ^^^- Beebe is of the firm of "Beebe & Yun Schaik," at No. 32 Broad Street, New 362 BIOGRAPHY OF THK STEEN FAMILY. \'ork City. Xew York. Residence, New York City, New York. To them were born two children, as fol- lows : a. Annie Elizabeth Beebe, the eldest child of Henry Oscar and Alartha Frances Steen Beebe, was born Jnne 2^. 1882. b. Floyd Steen Beebe, the second child of Henry Oscar and Martha Frances Steen Beebe, was born August 18. 1888. and died July 6, 1889. IV. — ]Mary Anne Steen, t!ie fourth child and second daughter of Robert and Mary Ann Floj^d Steen, was born in Cul- more, Ireland, about 1810. y. — Robert Steen, the fifth child and third son of Robert and Mary Ann Floyd Steen, was born in Culmore, Ireland, about 1812. VI. — Alexander Sceen, the sixth child and fourth son of Robert and Alary Ann Floyd Steen, was born in Culmore, Ireland,- about 1S14. VI J. — Sarah Jane Steen. the seventh child and third daughter of Robert and Mary Ann FloAd Steen, was born in Cul- more, Ireland, about 1816. VIII. — !Mary Steen, the eighth child and fourth daughter of Robert and ]\Iarv Ann Floyd Steen, was born in Culmore, Ireland, about 18 18. IX — Margaret Steen, the ninth child and fifth daughter of Robert and ]\Iarv Ann Floyd Steen, was born in Culmore, Ireland, about 1820. X. — \\'il)iam Steen, ihe tenth child and fifth son of Robert and Mary Ann Floyd Steen, was born in Culmore, County Donegal, Irelanl, about four miles down the River Foyle, below Londonderrv. about 1822, and died unmarried. HI. — Alexander Steen, who was the third son of Alexander vSteen wlio was the second son of Moses Steen and his wife (formerly a ]\liss Xelson), was born, probably, in Londonderry, Irelaiul, alxnit 1 755. I\'. — Mary Steen, the fourth child and only daupjiter of Alexan- der Steen. the sea captain, who conmianded the ship "The Happ\- Return," sailing Ix^tween Londonderry and New York, and a u^ratiddauuluer of the Moses Steen who married a Miss DKSCKxrAXTs OP :moses steex. 363 Nelson, was probably born in Londonderry, Ireland, about 1758 or 1759. CHAPTER III. Mary Steen, the only daug-hter of Moses Steen and his wife (formerly a Miss Xtlson). and whose father was in the siege of Derr>-, in 1688, was born in Londonderry. Xo record. CHAPTER I\'. Desckxd.vxts r)i- Wii.i.iAM Stekx. This William Steen was not a descendant of Moses Steen. as would be sujiposed by the name appearing at this place. He was the only son of a Wilham Steen who had a first cousin by the name of Tiionias Steen that lived in Londonderry. It is probable that he was .1 descendant of a brother of the Moses Steen who married a Miss Xelson. and. wliose record we have not obtained. Thus the fatlier of \\'iliiam Steen was a full cousin to Thomas Steen, the son of Moses Steen, whose father and grandfather were in the siege of Derry. At any rate, they were closely related families. T. — William Steen, a son of William Steen, and possibly a grand- nei)hew of Moses Steen. was born at Culmore, County Done- gal, near Londonderry, Ireland, mi 1774. He was married in -795' ^*> Kehecca \\'e\li>.'. she having been born in Linmore, Irelaufl, in 1774. After marriage they continued to live in Culmore. County Donegal, muil 1S2J, when thev removed with their whole fanuiy to America, and located on a farm on the Credit l\i\ir (a strcitn which li(,ws into Lake Ontario), situ- ated in Toronto Townshi]), in the Comuy of Peel. Ontario, Canada, about four miles from the present village of Streets- 364 BIOGRArHY O^ THE STEKN FAMILY. ville, and about twenty miles from the city of Toronto. Here in this new country they opened up a farm, and by industry and economy became prosperous. The whole family were sturdy Presbyterians, as their fathers were, having been brought up and educated in that faith for generations. They have exerted a great influence in molding the character of the people in that whole region, which influence a numerous pos- terity still perpetuates. A large proportion of the Steen fam- ily relationship living near vStreetsville are prosperous farmers, and a healthy race. Nearly all of them are members of the Presbyterian Church, and worship together in the congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Streetsville, Ontario, and form a large portion of that congregation. It was the writer's great privilege to visit this locality, associate with these friends, and worship in this church, in the autumn of 1896. To William and Rebecca Weylie Steen were born eleven children, as follows: 1. Mary Steen, the eldest child, a daughter of William an'd Rebecca Weylie Steen, was born in Culmore, Ireland, about 1798. She was married at the home of her parents, on the Credit River, near Streetsville, Ontario, in 1823, to John Brown, who came to America in the same ship from County Donegal, Ireland. They resided in York County, Ontario. To John and Mary Steen Brown were born thirteen children. The last place they lived was at Cleveland, Ohio, U. S. A. Among their children were four whose names are unknown to the writer, but the names of the following nine of their children are given: /. — Rebecca Brown. //. — Nathaniel Brown. ///. — Mary Ann Brown. IV. — Jane Brown. V. — Nancy Brown. VI. — John Brown. F//.— Isabella Brown. F///. — Sarah Brown, /Z.— Rachel Brown. They live somewhere in the United States of America. 2. Nathaniel Steen, the second child and eldest son of William and Rebecca Weylie Steen, was born in Culmore, Ireland^ DESCi^NDANTS OP MOSKS STKEN. 365 about 1800, and died near Streetsville, Ontario, Canada, in 1867 — a prosperous farmer. He was married near Streets- ville, Ontario, in 1829, to Isabella AIcKenzie, she having been born near Belfast, Ireland, in 1801, and died near Streetsville, in February, 1894, aged 93 years. To them were born the following children: /. — Rebecca Steen, the eldest daughter of Nathaniel and Isa- bella MeKenzic Steen, was born near Streetsville, Ontario, June I, 1838. She was married, March 16, 1859, to Mark Stevenson, he having been born April 9, 1826. To them were born the following children : I. William John Stevenson was born August 27, i860. ■ 2. Nathaniel James Stevenson was born October 13, 1861 J. Thomas Wright Stevenson was born June 8, 1864. 4. Isabella Jane Stevenson was born November 29, 1866 5. Alary Hannah Stevenson was born September 24, 186S. 6. Rebecca Elma Stevenson was born December 16, 1871. 7. Mark Usher Stevenson was born September 24, 1874. //. — William Steen, the second child and eldest son of Nathaniel and Isabella McKenzie Steen, was born near Streetsville. Oriario. November 13, 1839. He was an invalid, unable to walk, but a very intelligent man. He died July 31, 1888, aged 48 years, 8 months and 18 days. ///. — Nathaniel Steen, the third child and second son of Nathaniel and Isabella McKenzie Steen, was born near Streetsville, Ontario, March 23, 1841 — an influential citizen, a successful farmer, and an elder of the Presby- terian Church. His farm joins that of each of his sisters' husljands now living, so tliat they all dwell together, near each other, in the most pleasant associations. Nathaniel Steen was married near Streetsville, Ontario, September 24, 1866, to Margery Jane Cummins, she having been born June 5, 1840. Residence, near Streetsville, Ontario. To them were born the following children: /. Isabella Margaret Steen, the eldest child of Nathaniel and Alargery Jane Cummins Steen. was born near Streetsville, Ontario, February 26, 1868, and died Feb- ruary 24. 1874. 366 BIOGRAPHY OP" THE STKEN FAMILY. 2. VVilHam Ephraim Wellington Steen, the second child and only son of Nathaniel and Margery Jane Cummins Steen, was born near Streetsville, Ontario, February 26, 1869 — a prosperous farm^er, a fine singer, and leader of the choir. He was married near Streetsville, Ontario, December 31, 1895, to Mary Simpson, she having been born August 23, 1872. Residence, Streetsville, Ontario. 5. Elizabeth Mary Amanda Steen, the third child and second daughter of Nathaniel and Margery Jane Cum- mins Steen, was born near Streetsville^ Ontario, Septem- ber 15, 1 87 1. She was married at the home of her parents, June 28, 1899, to Anson Harvey Forster, of Toronto, he having been born October 23, 1868. Resi- dence, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. /l- Julia Edith Elmina Steen, the fourth and youngest child of Nathaniel and Margery Jane Cummins Steen, was born near Streetsville, Ontario, December 3, 1874. Residence, near Streetsville, Ontario. IV. — Mary Hannah vSteen, the fourth child and second daughter of Nathaniel and Isabella ^ylcKenzie Steen, was born near Streetsville, Ontario, January 24, 1844. She was married at the same place, October 29. 1862, to Thomas McCracken — a prosperous farmer — he having been born November 6, 1834. Residence, near Streets- ville, Ontario. To them were born the following chil- dren, all born on the home farm, near Streetsville. J. Isabella ^ylcCracken was born October 8, 1864. 2. Jane AlcCracken was born September 18, 1866. 5. Lisetta Victoria ]\IcCracken was born February 12, 1869. 4. Nathaniel Steen McCracken Vvas born July i, 1870. 5. Thomas Cayne McCracken was born August 2, 1871, and died . 6. William James Brecknn-idge ]McCracken was born August 8, 1872, and died . 7. Augusta Rebecca IMcCracken was born August 3, 1874. 8. Mary Elvira McCracken was born November 30, 1875. p. Ephraim Weylie McCracken was born July 25, 1877. ^ b W ^/ » ilKl^viM 1 J^V^S^^^J^^^^^jS X.\'niAMi:{: S'i'i'i'ix. DESCENDANTS OF MOSES STHEN. 369 10. W'iiliam Jacob Kennedy ^McCracken was born August 17, 1880. 11. ihomas Mark Evert McCracken was born January 19, 1882. IJ. Hannah Alice ^Nlary ]McCracken was born Decemljer 18. 1884. ['. — liphraini Sieen. the fiftli child and third son of Nathaniel and Isabella McKenzie Steen, was born near Streetsvilie, Ontario, April 2"/, 1847 — ^ successful farmer. Some years before his death he suffered the loss of his right arm, and after the amputation his system never regamed its former vigor. He died near Streetsvilie, Ontario, in June, 1893, in the 47th year of his age. He- was married near Streetsvilie, June 22), 1871, to Mary Ritche) , she having been born Juh' 21. 1848. Family residence, the old homestead, near Streetsvilie, Ontario. To them were born the following children, all born at the old Steen famil\- homestead, on the Credit River, near Streetsvilie, Ontario. /. Xathaniel Ritchcy Steen, the eldest son of Ephraim and !\Iar\- Ritchey Steen, was born June 9, 1872, and died . 2. Samuel Dilman. Steen, tlie second son of E])hraim and ]\Iary Ritchcy Steen, was bcirn Decemlier 29, 1873. 5. Xathaniel Rcbb Steen, the third son of Ejihraim and Mary Ritchey Steen, was born August 29, 1875. ^ Thomas W'eylie Steen, ihe fourth son of Ephraim and Hilary Ritchey Steen, was born September 24, 1877. 5. Isabella Jane Steen, called "P)elle,"' the fifth child and only daughter of Ephraim and Mary Ritchey Steen, was born July 15. 1879, at the old family home, on the Credit River, where her great-grandfather, William Steen, first settled in America. She was married at the same place, June 21. 1899, to James Ritchey. Residence, Detroit, Michigan. 6. W^illiam Stevenson Steen, the sixth child and fifth sol^ of Ephraim and Marv Ritcluv Steen. was born lune ^^ 1883. ( 24 ) 370 BIOGRAPHY OP THE STlUlN FAMILY. /. Ephraim James Randolph Steen, the seventh child and sixth son of Ephraim and Mary Ritchey Steen, was born April 9, 1886. 8. Francis Eenard Steen. the eighth child and seventh son of Ephraim and Alarv Ritchey Steen, was born June 9, 1888. 3. Ephraim Steen, the third child and second son of William and Rebecca VVeylie Steen, of Cnlmoie, Ireland, and a descendant of Moses Steen and his v/ife (formerly a Miss Nelson), was born in Culmore, Ireland, about 1803. In 1822 he removed with his parents to America, and located on the Credit River, in Toronto Township, County of Peel, Ontario, Canada. He was an industrious, energetic, and successful farmer. He was married near Streetsville. Ontario, in 1830, to Jane Douglas, she having been born in Ballenlong, Perth- shire, Scotland. They spent their lives in Toronto Town- ship, Coimty of Peel, near Streetsville, where many of their descendants still remain. To them were born seven children, as follows: /. — Rebecca Steen, the eldest child, a daughter of Ephraim and jane Douglas Steen, was born in Toronto Township, County of Peel. Ontario, October 22, 183 1. She was married in the same locality, December 30, 185 1, to- John Weylie, he having been born April 23, 182 1. Residence, Glanford, Ontario, Canada. To them were born nine children, as follows, all born near Glanford, Ontario, Canada : 1. Jane Wexlie was born August 10, 1853. 2. John Weylie was born September 11, 1854. J. Isaac Weylie was born November 22, 1855. 4. Mary Ann Weylie was born December 3, 1857. 6. Rebecca Weylie was born February 23, 1859. 6. William Weylie was born September 5, i860. 7. Agnes Weylie was born Fe!)ruary 12. 1862. and died 8. Frances Weylie was born .Vjiril (), 1864, and died p. Sarah Wrylie was born September 2, 1868. D rise UN' DA NTS OF :M()SF,S STFEX. 37 I //. — \Mlliani Steen, the second cb.ild and eldest son of Ephraim and Jane Douglas Steen, was born in Toronto, Townshi]). County of Peel, about four miles from Streets- ville, Ontario, juiv 4. 1833 — ^ farmer, and afterwards a business man. He was married near .Streetsville, October 22. i860, to Ann Matilda jNliller. she having been born August 15. 1840. Residence, in Streetsville, ( )ntario. To them were born ten children, as follows: 1. Ephraim Ure Steen, the eldest son of William and Ann Matilda Steen, was born near Streetsville, Ontario, April Kj, 1862. Residence, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. 2. John Ciombie Steen, the second child and a twin bi other of the preceding, was born near Streetsville, Ontario, April 19, 1862, and died February 14, 1895, aged 2,- yoars, 9 months and 2~, days. ?. Mary Jane Steen. the third child and eldest daughter of W illiam and Ann Alatilda Miller Steen, was born near Streetsville, ()ritaiio. February 28, 1864, and died April 5, 1864, aged I month and 16 days. 4. Margaret Anna Matilda Steen, the fourth child and second darrgh.ter of William and Ann Matilda Miller Steen, was born near Streetsville, Ontario, Xovcmber 20, 1S65. Slie v^as niarried in Streetsville Ontario, May 22, 1894. to William Cou.=e. he havirrg I)een born Febrrrary 22, i860. Residence, Sireetsville. Ontario. To tliem was born one child. (7. William Ilarold. Couse was born May 31, 1895. 5. William Waldie Steen, the fifth child aird tliird son of Wilham and Ann Matilda- Miller Steen, was born near Streetsville, ( )ntar!o. .\pril 19, 1868, and died October 22, 1870, aged 24 years, 6 months and 3 da\s. 6. Robert Irwin Steen, the sixth cliild and forrrth son of William and .\irn .Matilda Miller Steeir. was born near Streetsville, ( )rrtar:o, Jidy (), 1870. 7. Sai-ah Agnes Sloen. thi. se\(.ntli child an.d third daugh- ter (jf William and Ann .Matilda Miller Steen, was born near Streetsville, ( Intaiiu, jidy 2(), 1872. She was mar- ried in Streetsville, ( )ntario, .\ugust 3. i8()8, to William 372 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMII^Y. Benjamin Wiedenhamer, he having been born Decem- ber .24, 1869. Residence, Streetsville, Ontario. To them was born one child. a. Frederick Carl Wiedenhamer was born September 5, 1899. 8. Charles Breckinridge Steen, the eighth child and fifth son of William and Ann Matilda Miller Steen, was born near Streetsville, Ontario, October 8, 1874. p. Catherine Rebecca Steen, the ninth child and fourth daughter of William and Ann Matilda Miller Steen, was born near Streetsville, Ontario, February 24, 1877. 10. William James Goodesham Steen, the tenth child and sixth son of William and Ann Matilda Miller Steen, was born near Streetsville, Ontario, February 18, 1880. Residence, Streetsville, Ontario, Canada. III. — Robert Steen, the third child and second son of Eph- raim and Jane EVmglas Steen, was born in Toronto Town- ship, County of Peel, about four miles from Streetsville^ Ontario, April 5, 1835 — a successful farmer. He was married February 12, 1862, to Margaret Graham, she hav- ing been born August 4, 1839. Residence, near Streets- ville, Ontario. To them were born eight children, as fol- lows, all born near Streetsville, Ontario: , /. Jane Steen, the eldest child of Robert and Margaret Graham Steen. was born December 29, 1862. She was married December 27, 1890, to Seth Market Pattulo, he having been born November 12, 1849. 'To them was born one child, as follows: a. James Graham Pattulo was born January i, 1892. 2. Mary Ann Steen, the second daughter of Robert and Margaret Graham Steen, was born July 19, 1864. She was married April 13, 1887, to Andrew George Orr, he having been born Novem1:)er t, 1864. To them was born one child, as follows: a. Margaret Edna Orr was born March 8, 1890. J. Albert Edward Steen, the third child and eldest son of Robert and Margaret Graham Steen, was born July 19, 1864 (a twin brother to Mary Ann Steen Orr). He was married, December 29, 1890, to Isabella Ford, she hav- DI'SCENDAXTS OF MOSES STEEN. 373 ing been born ^larcn 6, 1864. To them two children were born, as follows: a. Francis Wilfred Steen, the eldest child of Albert Edward and Isabella Ford Steen, was born Xovem- ber 3, 1 89 1. b. Myrtle Jessie vSteen, the second child of Albert Edward and Isabella Ford Steen, was born March 7. 1893. ^. Elizal^cth ]\Iargaret Steen, the fourth child and third daughter of Robert and Margaret Graham Steen, was born August 29, 1866. She was married, September 16, 1 89 1, to Albert Charles Bigger, he having been born July, 1868. To them was born one child, as follows: a. Eva Mildred Ijigger v;as born October 10. 1892. 5. Clara Jennette vSteen, the hfth child and fourth daughter of Robert and Margaret Graham Steen, was born July 24, 1870. 6. Evehne Steen, the sixth child and fifth daughter of Robert and Margaret Graham Steen, was l)orn Decem- ber 2T,, 1874. She was married near Streetsville, Ontario, July i. 1897, to Robert Buck. 7. Josephine Rebecca Steen. the seventh child and sixth daughter of Rclurrt and Margaret Graham Steen, was born July 3, 1878. S. Douglas Steen, the eighth child and youngest son of Robert and Margaret Graham Steen, was born X'ovem- ber 15, i8o2. Residence, near Streetsville, Ontario. JJ'. — Janet Steen. llie fourth ciiild and second daughter of K])hrann and Jane Douglas Steen. was born in Toron.to Town.sliip, Countv of Peel, about four miles from Streets- ville, Ontario, December 13. 1836. She was married, Mav 13, 1874. to Trueman l)i:<(in Hall. Tliey never had anv children. Their post-olTiee address is ( )rangeville, C)ntario, Canada. y. — Jane Steen, the fiflli child, and third daughler of l\ph- raim and Jane Douglas Steen, was born in Toronto Town- ship, County of Perl, about four miles from Streetsville. Ontario, Alarch 19. 1840. She was niarriid. h\d)ruarv 17, 1859, to James W'aldie. he having I)eui born in januarv 374 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STKEN FAMILY. 1832, and died . The family residence is in Streelsville, Ontario, Canada. To them were born eight cJiildren, as follows: 7. Isabella Jane Wakhe, the eldest child of James and Jane Steen Waldie, was born in Streetsville, Ontario, December 9, 1859. 2. Janetta Waldie, the second daughter of James and Jane Steen Waldie, was born in Streetsville, Ontario. June 16, 1862, and died . 5. Rebecca Ann Waldie, die third daughter of James and Jane Steen Waldie, was born in Streetsville, Ontario, November 5. 1865. 4. James Waldie, the fourth child and eldest son of James and Jane Stecii Waldie, was born ^larch 29, 1867. and died . 5. Willielmma Waldie, the fifth child and fourth daughter of James and Jane Steen Waldie, was born September 4, 1868, and died . 6. John Robert Waldie, the sixth child and second son of James and Jane Steen Waldie, was born October 9, 1869, and died . 7. Ephiaim Douglas Waldie, the seventh child and third son of James and Jane Steen Waldie, was born October II, 1871, and died . 8. Sarah Matilda Margaret Waldie, the eighth child and fifth daughter of James and Jane Steen Waldie, was born January 6, 1873. and died . VI. — Epbraim Steen, the sixth child and third son of Eph- raim and Jane Douglas Steen. was born in Toronto Town- ship, County of Peel, al)out four miles from Streetsville, Ontario, March 15. 1842 — a prosperous farmer. He was married, January 15. 1867, to Elizabeth Evans, she liaving been born Febniar}- ij, 1843. Their ]iost-office address is Streetsville, Ontario. Canada. To them were born seven children, as follows: J. Charlotte Jane Victoria Steen. the eldest child of Ephraim and Elizal^eth Evans Steen. was born near Streetsville, Ontario, May 24, 1871, and died January 25, 1891. DtSCEXITAXTS OF MOSES STEEX. 375 2. Wahlie Huntt-r Douglas Stcen, the second child and eldest son of Ephraini and Elizabeth Evans Steen. wa-^- born near Streetsville. Ontario. Jnne S, 1873. He was married, December 2^, 1^97. to Lavina Matthews, she having been Ixnn November 25. 1873. To them was born one child. a. \'ictoria Hattiir Irene Steen was born Septeml^er 29, l8c;8. _?. Ethel Mav S'-isairnah Steen, the third child and second daughter of Ephram/i and Elizabeth Evans Steen, was bom near Streetsville, ( )ntario. May 1, 1875. ^. Evans Star Steen. the foiirtii child and second son of Ephraim and Elizabeth Evans Steen, v^as born near Streetsville, Ontaiio. Septcn.iber 5, 1877. He was mar- ried, July I. 1898. to Frances Elizabeth Williams, she having been born June 2}^. 1878. 5. Ephra'm Breckinridge Campbell Steen. the fiftii child and third sen of Ephraim and Elizabeth Evans Steen, was born near Streetsville. ()iitario. October 16. 1879. (5. "Mabel Rutl' Steen. the sixth child and third daughter of Ephiaim and Elizabeth Evans Steen. was born near S<;reetsville, Ontario. August 4. 18S1. 7. Robert Joseph Heibert Steen. the seventh child and youngest son of Ephraim and Elizabetit Evans Steen. was born near Streetsville. Ontario. ( )ctober 1. 1883. VII. — Xatb.aniel Steen. tlie seventh child and fourth son of Ephraim and Jane Douglas Steen. was born in Toronto Townshi]), County of Peel. ai)out fonr miles from Streets- vile. (Ontario. November 25, 1845 — '^ j^rosperous farmer. He was married. May 2}^. 1871, to Sarah Ann Dani)y. she having been born Apid 27. 1847. Their post-office address is Meadowvale, Ontario. Canada. To them were born tiA'e children, as follows: J. James Dauby Stcen. the eldest child of Nathaniel and Sarah Ann Danby StL-cn. was born near Meadowvale. ()nLari(). Septeml)er 21 . 1873. 2. Ephraim Dufiferm Steen. the second son ^A Nathaniel and Sarah Ann Dan')y Stcen. was l)orn near Meadtnv- vale, (Jntario, July 6. 1876. 376 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEM FAMILY. ?. Maalda Jane Steen, the third child and only daughter of Nathaniel and Sarali Ann Danby Steen, was born near Meadowvale, Ontario, July 24, 1883. 4. Ernest Stanley Steen, the fourth child and third son of Nathaniel and Sarah Ann Danby Steen, was born near Meadowvale, Ontario, August 20, 1887. 5. Wilfred Nathaniel Steen, the fifth child and fourth son of Nathaniel and vSarah Ann Danby Steen, was born near Meadowvale, Ontario, February i, 1893. 4. Nancy Steen, the fourth child and second daughter of Wil- liam and Rebecca Weylie Steen, of Culmore, County Done- gal, Ireland, and a descendant of Moses Steen and his wife (formerly a Miss Nelson), was born in Culmore, Ireland, about the year 1805. In 1822 she removed wdth her parents and the whole family to America, and located with them on the Credit River, in Toronto Township, m the County of Peel, a.bout four miles from the present village of Streets- ville, Ontario, Canada. She was married in the same place, in 1826, to Jam.es Kennedy, he having been born in Schenec- tady. New York, and came to Canada from the State of Con- necticut, U. S. A. They lived in Toronto Township, York County, Ontario. To James and Nancy Steen Kennedy were born the following ten children: I. — Nancy Kennedy was born March 8, 1828. //. — Rebecca Kennedy was born March 3c, 1829. ///. — James Kennedy was born October 17. 1830. IV . — Jane Kennedy was born April 27, 1832. V. — John Kennedy was born December 15, 1834. J 7. — Simon Kennedy was born November 12, 1836. Jll. — Samuel Kenned} was born August 25. 1838. r///.— -William tlenry Kennedy was born July 30. 1840. JX. — Isabella Kennedy was born April 28, 1842. X. — Alary Ann Kcnnt-dy was born May 28. 1843. 5. Jane Steen, the fiftli child and third daughter of \\'illiam and Rebecca Wc\lie Steen, was l^orn in Culmore, County Donegal, Ireland, about i8o8, and removed with her father's family to America in 1822. She was married at tlie liome of lu'r ])arents, on llie Credit KiA'cr, about four miles frttm DESCEXDAXTS OE MOSES STEEM. 377 vStreetsville, Ontario, in 1829, to Jacob ]\IcCracken. he hav ing been born near Londonderry, Ireland. They hved in Toronto Township, York County, Ontario. To Jacob and Jane Steen AJcCracken were born the following six children- /. — Rebecca McCracken was born November 5, 1832. //. — Tliomas AlcCracken was born Xovember 6, 1834. ///. — William AlcCrackcn was iiorn August 9, 1836. ll\ — Jacolj McCiacken was born February 25, 1840. V. — James iMcCracken was born September 23. 1841. VI. — Jane JNIcCracken was born July 9, 1843. 6. Rebecca vStcen. the sixth child and fourth daughter of Wil- liam and Rebecca Weylie Steen, was born in Culmore, Ire- land, about 1810. and was brought by her parents to their new home in Canada in 1822. She n-as married at the home of her parents on tlie Credit River, about four miles from Streetsville. Ontario, in 1831, to Hugh Henan. he having been born in Count}' Down, Ireland. They lived in Tor- onto Township, County of York, Ontario, Canada. To Hugh and Rebecca Steen Henan were born the following five chikh-en : /. — Jane Henan was born April 13, 1833. //. — William Henan was born ( )ctol)cr 2, 1834. Iff. — i'iol)ert Heui'.n was liorn Fel)ruary 16, 1835. //'. — Sarali Henan was born ]\la} 14, 1838. y. — Hugh Henan was I)orn Scpteml>er 27. 1840. 7. Ann Steen, the seventh child and fifth daughter of William and i\el)ecca W cylic Steen, was born, in Culmore, Countv Donegal, Ireland, al)out 1812, and was brought to America by her parents, in 1822. She was married in Toronto Town- slii]), Cuunl\- of I 'eel, al)out Un\r miles from Streetsville, ( )niarii). in. 1831, to Arcliibald McK'inney, lie having lieen born near lieh'asl, lielaml. They resided in the Count\' of York, ( )ntario, Cana(ia. To them were born the following eight child.ren : /. — Hannah. .McKinnew //. — Archibald McKinnew ///. — Rebecca .McKiimey. n\ — Sarah ]\[cKinnev. 378 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN EAMIEY. V. — James McKinney. VI. — Jeremiah AlcKinney. VIi. — Daniel IMcKinney. VIII. — ^klatilda AIcKinney. 8. William Steeii, the eighth child and third son of William and Rebecca W^eylie Steen. was born in Culmore, County Donegal, Ireland, four miles from Londonderry, about 1814. and was brought to Canada by his parents in 1822. when he was a little bov. He grew up to manhood on his father's farm, on the Credit River, in Toronto Township. County of Peel, four miles from Streetsville, Ontario. He removed in eaily life to the State of Xew York, and ever afterwards made his home at Buffalo. Xew York. He was married in Buffalo, Xew York, in 1835, to ]\Iary ]\Iills. To them were born nine children, as follows: /. — X'^athaniel Steen, the eldest son of William and Alary Mills Steen, was born in Buffalo, X>w Yoik, October 28, 1837, and died at his home, in ]\Iilwaukee, Wisconsin, December 21, 1895. in the 59th year of his age. He was an intelligent and industrious man — a carpenter and builder by occupation. He was married in ^Milwaukee. Wisconsin, July 25, 1865, to Susan vSceets. To them were born SIX children as follo^'-s. The family residence is X"o. 220 Hanover Street, Alilwaukee, Wisconsin. 1. Helen X'athalie Steen, the eldest daughter of X'athaniel and Susan Sceets Steen, was born in St. Joseph. ]\lis- souri. in 1867. Residence, Milwaukee, AWsconsin. 2. Susan Elizabeth Steen, the second daughter of X^athan iel and Susan Sceets Steen, was born in St. Josejih. ^^lis- souii, in 1870. Residence, Milwaukee. Wisconsin. J. May Rebecca Steen, the third daughter of X'athaniel and Susan Scc-ets Steen, was Iwrn in St. Josei:)]:, ]\lis- sour', in 1872. Residence, ^Milwaukee. Wisconsin. 4 William TrA'ing Steen, the fourth child and eldest son of X'athaniel and Su.^an v^ceets Steen. was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1874, and grew up in his father's family. About i8c)6 he removed to the West, seeking a milder climate tlian that of A\'iscoi"'sin. 5. Ada Marguerite Steen, ihe fifth child and fourth daugh- Di:SCKXDAXTS OF CLOSES STEEX. 379 ter of X^athaniel and Susan Sceets Stecn. was born in St. Joseph. Missouri, in 1876. Residence, Milwaukee. Wis- consin. 6. Everett Ha!c Si'een. the sixth child and youngest son of X'athanicl and Sv^san Sceets Steen, was born in St. Joseph. ^Missouri, March 21, 1883, and died in ]\lihvau- kce, Wisconsin, March 19, 1892, aged 9 years. //. — Robert Steen, the second son of William and Mary ]\Iills Steen, was born in Buffalo, Xew York, about 1839. He removed to the West, and som.e years ago was Sheriff oi Mojave Countv, Arizona. ///. — Xancy Steen, the tiiird child and eldest daughter of William and Mary Mil!'^ Steen. was born in Uuft'alo. Xew York, about 1841 . ir. — \\'iliiam Steen, the fourth child and third son of Wil- liam and Mary ?»[i!ls Steen. was born in I'uffalo, X'ew York, about 1843. V. Ephraim Stecn, the hfth child and fourth son of William and Mary Mills Steen. was born in I'uffalo Xew York, about 1845. VI. — John Steen, the sixth child and hfth son of William and Mary Mills Steen, was born in Ihiffalo, Xew ^'ork. about 1848. VIJ. — Closes Steen. the se\entii child an.d sixtli son ot Wil- liam and Mar\- Mills Steen. was born in Buft'alo. Xew Yoik, about 1851. He was married, and removed to Mineral I'ark, Arizona, where himself, wife and child — the wlrde fan.i-.ly — were killed in the aiuunm or winter of 1883. Thev were crushed [o death, or smothered l)y the caving in of his home, cause-i by a snowslide coming down against it from the mountain. P///. — Sarah vSteen. the eighth child and second daughter of \\'illiam and Mary Mills Steen, was liurn in I'luft'alo, Xew A'ork. abotu !853. JX. — Thomas Stecn. the ninth and youngest child of William and Mary Mills Steen, was born in Buffalo. Xew ^drk. about 1855. 9. Isabella Steen. tht ninth child an-D AIRS. ASA HAIL ON THEIR SII.A'EU WEDDIXG. How these occasions conjure up those days we all remember. When Love's bright .Tunc ruled all the year, with roses hid Decern ber, When we hrst wooed these wives of ours and felt so much elated In looking forward to the" time when to them we'd be mated. How bright to us appeared those days, no matter what the weather. Yet brighter far the f\ere born the following two children : /. Olive v^lilweH Irwin was IxM-n September 26, 1895. 2. George Arthur Adamsou Irwin was born December 21. 1898. A'. — Robert Ure Irwin, the tenth child and the fifth and youngest son of Jolm and Sarah Steen Irwin, was born August 30, 1859. He was marri-ed, Xovember 20, 1882, to 38S BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEKN FAMILY. Jane Ritchey, of Peel County, Ontario. York County. Ontario, was subdivided about 1845 to form York and Peei Counties. Robert Irwin and family reside at Orangeville, Ontario, Canada. To Robert Ure and Jen- nie Ritchey Irwin were born the following five children: 1. Edith Gertrude Irvv'in was born September 21, 1883. 2. Sam.uel John Ure Irwin was born November 10, li J. Wilfred Leslie Irwin was born June 26, 1892. ^. Gladys Maxwell Irwin was born June 21, 1897. 5. Robert Goldie Irwin was born November 21, 1898. d BOOK NINE, DESCENDANTS OF JOHN STEEN, OF BALLENEY. John Steen was born in Ireland in 1759, and died in May, 1852. aged 93 years. His grandfather was one of the persecuted Scotch that came into Ireland. He was married in 1778 to Nancy Schoals, who was also born ni 1759. and died December 17, 1847 aged 88 years. They brought up a family of six children, all born on the townlantl of Ballenev, near Coleraine, Ireland. John Steen, of Balleney, County Londonderry, was the grandson of one of the persecuted Scotchmen who came over into Ireland with three brothers at the same time. He was born in 1759, and died in May, 1852, aged 93 years, and his body was laid away to rest in Downhill cemetery, near Castlerock. He was married, in 1778. to Nancy Schoals. she having been born in 1759, and died December 17. 1847. aged 88 years. Her body rests by the side of her husband. John Steen came to lialleney from Largentca. about four miles southeast of Limavady. about the year 1784. and bought the townland of Balleney, nearly two hundred acres, upon which he conti'.uied to reside during the remainder of his life. He was a prosjierous farmer. He lived to see the fifth generation from himself coming through his eldest son James, his grandson John, and his great-grandson lames. ( 389 ) 390 BIOGRAPHY OF THK STEEN FAMILY. whose little daughter he lived to see and dandle upon his knee. To John Steen, of Balleney, and his wife, Nancy Schoals Steen, the following six children were born: James, Thomas, Conolly; Philip, John, and Isaiali Steen. CHAPTER I. Jam.es Steen, the eldest son of John and Xancy Schoal-^ Staen, was born on the townland of Balleney, near Coleraine, Ireland, in 1779 or 1780. He was married, about 1806, to Mary Kerr, by whom he had two children. He was married a second time to a Miss Clark, by whom he brought up a family of chil- dren. He was also married a third time to a lady whose name is not known to the writer of this record, by whom he brought up a family. The old family hom.e of the Steens of the townland of Balleney is situated near the sea, in the northern portion of the County of Londonderry, nearly between Castlerock and Port Stewart. To James Steen and his first wife, Mary Kerr Steen, were born the follovv ing children : I. — Nancy Steen, a daughter of James and Mary Kerr Steen. was born in Balleney, Ireland, in 1807. IT. — John Steen, a son of James and Alary Kerr Steen (a twin brother of the preceding^ was born in Balleney. Ireland, in 1807, and died in May, 1833, aged 26 years. He was married, about 1828, to Alary Ann Smnth, by whom, he had three chil- dren, as follows: 1. James Steen, the eldest child and only son of John and Alary Ann Steen, was born about 1830. He was married, about 1850, to Jane Baxter, of Coleraine, by whom he had at least one daughter, whom its great-great-grandfather lived to see and dandle upon his knee. /. Steen, a daughter of James and Jane Baxter Steen, removed with their family to America, whore this James Steen died, leaving descendants in this country. 2. Alary Ann vSteen. the second child and eldest daughter of John and Alary -A.!in Steen, and a sister of the James Steen I DESCENDANTS OF JOHN STEEN. 39 1 who married Jane Baxter, was born about 1832. She removed to America with her brother and his family. 3. Isabella Steen, the third child and second daughter of John and Mary Ann Steen, was born about 1833. She removed to America with her brother James and his family, and her sister. James Steen, the eldest son of John and Xancy Schoals Steen, of Balieney, brought up a family by his second wife, a Miss Clark, of which the writer has no record. By his third wife also he brought up a family of children, whose record the writer could not ascertain. Two of his grandchildren by his third wife were living a few years ago in Poway \'alley, San Diego County, California. Miss IMatilda Moore, then living with her brother, Alexander Moore, could probably give full information in regard to his family by his third marriage. This James Steen came to America with his family very early in the nineteenth cen- turv, and has left a very numerous posterity. CHAPTER II. Thomas Steen, the second son of John and Xancy Schoals Steen, was born on the old homestead, in the townland of Bal- ieney, County Londonderry, Ireland, in 1782 or 1783. He was married probably about 1808 to "Ginney Boreland," by whom he had three children, as follows: I. — Xancy Ann Steen, the eldest daughter of Thomas and Ginney Boreland Steen, was l^orn in Ireland about 1810. She removed with her brother and sister to the United States of .America. II. — Samuel Steen, the second child and only son of Thomas and Ginney Boreland Steen, was born in Ireland about 18 12. He removed to the United States of America and located in Cin- cinnati, Ohio, where he died, unmarried. 392 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STKEX FAMILY. III.— Martha Steen, the third and youngest child of Thomas and Ginney Boreland Steen, was born in Ireland about 1814. She removed to the United States of America with her brother and sister. CHAPTER III. Conolly Steen, the third son of John and Nancy Schoals Steen. was born at the old home of his father, in the townland of Balleney, County Londonderry, Ireland, in 1790, and died May 30, 1867, aged yy years. He was buried near the grave of his father, in Downhill cemetery, near Castlercck. He was a suc- cessful farmer. He was married, in 1832, to Rachel Caskey, she having been born in 1809, and died October 29, 1893, aged 84 years. To them were born eight children, as follows: I.-— Nancy Steen, called Nannie, the eldest child of Conolly and Rachel Caskey Steen, was born in the townland of Balleney, County Lyondonderry,. Ireland, October 30, 1833. She often heard her grandfather say that his grandfather was one of the persecuted Scotch that came OA^er into Ireland for religious freedom, and that he was one of three brothers who came over at the same time. Nancy Steen is unmarried. Residence, Strabane, County Tyrone, Ireland. II. — John Steen. the second child and eldest son of Conolly and Rachel Caskey Steen, was born in Balleney, March 24, 1835. He was married, July 9, 1873, to Margaret Pollock. They have no children. Residence, Mt. Sandel, Coleraine, County Londonderry, Ireland.. III. — Robert Steen, the third child and second son of Conolly and Rachel Caskey Steen, was born in Balleney, December 29, T836 — a practical farmer. Residence. Lake \'iew House, Drum, County Monaghan, Ireland. lY. — James Steen, the fourth child and third son of Conolly and Rachel Caskey Steen, was born in I'allcney, May 27, 1839. Lie Vv'as ordained a Prcsl)\teriaii clerijAinan in tlic Presbvterian DESCENDAXTS OF JOHX STEEX. 393 Cliurch of Drum, County Alonaghan, Ireland, May 29, 1866. He was installed pastor of Castleban, County Mayo, May 11, 1880, and installed pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Wex- ford. Ireland, May 29, 1888, wliere he still continues. He was married, July 14, 1875, to Margaret \\ hyte Robertson, eldest daughter of William Robertson, a manufacturer of Dumfern- line, Scotland. Residence, Bay \'iew Manse. Wexford. Ire- land. To them were born three children, as follows: 1. William Robertson Sleen. the eldest son of Rev. James and. ^Maggie W. Steen, was born in Drimi, County ^Monaghan, Ireland, April 22, 1877. Residence. Wexford, Ireland. 2. May Robertson Steen, the second child and only daughter of Rev. James and Maggie W. Steen, was born in Drum County ]Monaghan. Ireland. July 6, 1878, and died September 26, 1886, in the 9th year of her age. 3. James Conolly Steen. the third clvld and second son of Rev. James and Maggie W. Steen, was born in Castleban. County Mayo, Ireland, ]\Iarch 18, 1882. Residence, Wexford, Ire- land. \\ — Eliza Jane Steen, the fifth child and second daughter of Conolly and Rachel Caskey Steen, was born in IJalleney, Sep- tember 22, 1841. She was married, November 7, 1872, to W'lliam Glenn — a farmer. Residence, Drumslade, County Londonderry, Ireland. To them were born five children, as follows : 1. Mary Eliza Glenn, the eldest child of William and Eliza Jane Steen Cilcnn. was born ]\larch 22, 1875. 2. Rachel C'denn. the second daughter of William and I'diza Jane Steen (jlenn.. was born December 6. 1876. 3. William Hugh Glenn, the lliird child and only son of Wil- liam and Eliza Jane Steen Glenn, was born January 28, 1880. 4. Margaret Glenn, called "Maggie," the fourth child and third daughter of William and Eliza Jane Steen Glenn, was born March 15. 1S81. 5. .\nnie Ida Glenn, the tilth and youngest child of William and Eliza Jane Sleen Glenn, was ])orn December 15, 1886. l^csidence, Drumslade, Count\ Londiinderrv, Ireland. 394 BIOGRAPHY OF THK STEKN FAMII^Y. VI. — Margaret Steen, called Maggie, the sixth child and third daughter of Conolly and Rachel Caskey Steen, was born in Balleney, February 22, 1844. She was married, June 14, 1864, to John McMillan, a merchant of Londonderry, he having been born February 22, 1842, and died August 17, 1875, i^ the 34th year of his age. To them were born six children, as fol- lows : 1. Elizabeth McMillan, the eldest child of John and Margaret Steen McMillan, was born in Londonderry, Ireland, April 10, 1865. 2. Annie McMillan, the second daughter of John and Mar- garet Steen McMillan, was born in Londonderry, Ireland, October 6, 1867. She was married, July 23, 1889, to Rev. C. C. M. Dickey, B.A., of Draperstown, County Derry, Ire- land, To them were born the following: /. — Robert Steen Dickey was born June 19, 1890. //. — Alfred Charles Dickey was born September 25, 1893. ///. — Norah Dickey was born December 24, 1894. 3. John Steen McMillan, the third child and eldest son of John and Margaret Steen McMillan, was born in Londonderry, Ireland, October 21, 1868. 4. Margaret McMillan, called '"Maggie," the fourth child and third daughter of John and Margaret Steen McMillan, was born in Londonderry, Ireland, May i, 1870. 5. Robert McMillan, the fifth child and second son of John and Margaret Steen McMillan, was born in Londonderry, Ireland, December 3, 1871, and died Februar\- 16, 1882, in the nth year of his age. 6. James Steen McMillan, the sixth and youngest child of John and Margaret Steen McMillan, was born in Londonderry, Ireland, July 22, 1873. VII. — Rachel Steen, the seventh child and fourth daughter of Conolly and Rachel Caskey Steen, was born in Balleney, December 2, 1847. She was married, April 9, 1878, tO' James R. Gallagher, a merchant of Coleraine. Residence, Cole- raine, Ireland. To them were born four children, as follows: 1. Joseph Gallagher, the eldest child of James R. and Rachel Steen Gallagher, was born in Coleraine. Ireland. January 16, 1879, and died March [4, 1803, in the 15th year of his age. DESCENDAXTS OF JOHN STEEN. 395 2. James Gallagher, the second son of James R. and Rachel Steen Gallagher, was born in Coleraine, Ireland, ]\Iarch 6, 1880. 3. Robert Gallagher, the thi'-d son of James R. and Rache! Steen Gallagher, was born m Coleraine, Ireland, September II, 1881. 4. Kathleen Gallagher, the fonrth child and only daughter of James R. and Rachel Steen Gallagher, was born in Cole- raine, Ireland, June 2, 1883. VIII. — Mary Steen, the eighth and youngest child, the fifth daughter of Conolly and Rachel Caskey Steen, was born in Balleney, County Londonderry, Ireland, June i, 1852. She is unmarried. Residence, Lake Mew, County ]\Ionaghan, Ireland. CHAPTER IV. Philip Steen, the fourth son of John and Xancy Schoals Steen, was born at Balleney, in 1791, and died October 27, 1858, aged 67 years — a successful and prosperous farmer. He was married in 1823 to Mary Wray, she having been born in 1801, and died November 17, iSqo, aged 89 years. To them were born seven children, as follows: I. — Mary Jane Steen, the eldest chiUl, a daughter of i'hilip and Mary Wray Steen, was born at Balleney, October 28, 1824 She was married, in 1S43, to John Dunne, of Dartries Cottage, Articlave, Castlerock, Ireland, and who died about 1870. To them were born five children, as follows: 1. Jane Dunne, the eldest child, a daughter of John and Mary Jane Steen Dunne, was born at Dartries Cottage, about 1844. 2. Mary Ann Dunne, the second daughter of John and Mar>' Jane Steen Dunne, was born at Dartries Cottage about 1846. S!ie was married to Thomas Mac.\fee, who was a ])ermancnt Land Connnissioner. 396 BIOGRAPHY OF THE; STEtN FAMILY. 3. Thomas Steen Dunne, the third child and eldest son of John and Mary Jane Steen Dunne, was born at Dartries Cot- tage, Articlave, about 1848. He was also an Irish Land Commissioner, well known in the northern counties, and a Liberal Unionist. His friendship was true and steadfast, and those who knew him best, loved him most. He was warmly attached to the Presbyterian Church, and rarely absent from its services when able to attend. He died at his residence, Dartnes Cottage, Articlave, Saturday, February 16, 1896, aged about 48 years. 4. William Dunne, the fourth child and second son of John and Mary Jane Steen Dunne, was born at Dartries Cottage, Aiticlave, about 1850. When a young m.an he emigrated to the United States of America, and died . 5. Isabella Steen Dunne, the fifth and youngest child of John and Mary Jane Steen Dunne, was born at Articlave. near Castlerock, Ireland, about 1853 or 1854. II. — John Steen, the second child and eldest son of Philip and Mar}' Wray Steen, was born in the old home of his grand.- father, John Steen, of Balleney, September 16, 1827. He formerly lived at Doey, Port Stewart, on the Sea, but now resides at Dimboe House, Articlave, near Castlerock, County Londonderry, Ireland, in a fine old Episcopal i^esidence. which he purchased at the time of the disestablishment of that Church in Ireland. He holds a commission as Justice of the Peace for County Londonderry, Ireland. He visited the United States of America in 1893, attending the World's Kxpo- sition in Chicago. He was ordained an elder in the Presljy- terian Church at Port Stewart, September 20, 1853, and installed elder in the First Dunboe Presbyterian Church in May, 1896, and wields a wide religious influence. He was married, December 20, 1853, to Nancy Kerr. To them were born two children, as follows: I. Marion Steen, the eldest child, a daughter of John and Nancy Kerr Steen, was born at Doey, Port Stewart, October 12, 1854. She was married at the same place 011 her 28th. birthday, October 12, 1882, to William Hutton, of Donagha- dee, Ireland, whore she resided nearly fifteen years. She died at Ballygraney House, Donaghadec, County Down, Irt'land, July 21, iXc)-, in the ^31! year of her age, and her John Stkex, J. P. D£SCKXDAMS OF JOHN" STEEX. 399 body was lovingly laid away to rest in the Dunboe cemetery, July 23, 1897. To them one child was born, as follows: /. — John Steen Hutton, a son of William and ]\Iarion Steen Hiitton, was born in Donaghadee, County Down, Ireland, August 28, 1883. 2. John Kerr Steen, the second cliild and only son of John and Nancy Kerr Steen, was born at Doey, Port Stewart, ■ January 18, 1858, and died while a student in medicine in Edinburgh University, January 27, 1877, aged 19 years. His body was tenderly laid away to rest in the Dunboe cemetery. He was a young man of bright promise and' noble character, was a brilliant student, progressing rapidly, when his life work was ended. He had taken the "Joseph Black Medal" in practical chemistry, and also a certificate in surgery and physiology in the University of Glasgow. HI. — James Steen, the third child and second son of Philip and • Alary Wray Steen, was born at Balleney, February 12, 1829 — a prosperous farmer. He was married, May 30, 1867, to Mary Dunne. Residence, Inchna. Ballymoney, County Antrim. Ireland. To them were i:>orn nine children, as follows: 1. Mary W'rav Steen, the eldest child, a daughter of James and Marv Dunne Steen, was l^i^rn at Inchna, September 27, 1868. 2. William Steen, the second chikl and eldest son of James and Mary Dunne Steen, was born June 12, 1870. 3. Annie Steen, the third child and second daughter of James and Alary Dunne Steen, was born November 9, 187 1. 4. Jane Steen, the fourth child and third daughter of James and Mary Dunne Steen, was l)orn May 16, 1873. 5. Isabella Steen, the fifth child and fourth daughter of James and Mary Dunne Steen, was born August 8, 1875. 6. Elizabeth Steen, the sixth child and fifth daughter of James and Alary Dunne Steen, was born August 25, 1877, and died May 14, 1880. 7. James Philip Steen, the seventh child and second son of ^ James and Alary Dunne Steen, was born January 31, 1879, and died April 26, 1880. 8. Sarah Alargaret Steen. the eighth child and sixth daughter of James and Alary Dunne Steen, was born August 30, 1881. /J.O0 BIOGRAPHY OF THE) STKEN FAMILY. 9. Agnes Hamiil Steen, the ninth child and seventh daughter of James and Mary Dunne Steen, was born November 21, 1882. IV. — Thomas Steen, the fourth child and third son of PhiHp and Mary Wray Steen, was born at the old homestead, in Balleney, January 13, 1831. He was drowned while bathing in the River Bann, August 9, 1851, in the 2Tst year of his age. V. — Robert Steen, the fifth child and fourth son of Philip an:l Mary Wray Steen, was born in the old homestead, at Balleney, . January 10, 1833, where he still resides — a successful farmer. He was married, July 9, 1868, to Sarah Lynd, a sister of the Rev. Dr. Lynd, of May vStreet Presbyterian Church, Belfast, Ireland. Residence, Balleney House, near Coleraine, Ireland, P. L. G. To them were born seven children, as follows: 1. John Wilson Steen, the eldest child, a son of Robert and Sarah Lynd Steen, was born at Balleney, July 2, 1869. 2. Mary Steen, the second child and eldest daughter of Robert and Sarah Lynd Steen, was born at Balleney, December 25, 1870. 3. Anna Belle Steen, the third child and second daughter of Robert and Sarah Lynd Steen, was born at Balleney, August 27, 1872. 4. Robert Steen, the fourth child and second son of Robert and Sarah Lynd vSteen, was born at Balleney, November 23, 1875". Studied medicine in Belfast, Ireland. 5. Hugh Barklie Steen, a twin brother of the preceding, was born at Balleney, November 23, 1875. Studied medicine in Belfast, Ireland. 6. Thomas Steen, the sixth child and founh son of Robert and Sarah Lynd Steen, was born at Balleney, July 2, 1878. 7. Alexander Steen, the seventh child and fifth son of Robert and Sarah Lynd Steen, was born at Ballenev, August 5, 1882. VI. — Isabella Steen, the sixth child and second daughter of ^ Philip and Mary Wray Steen, was born at the homestead, at iialleney. April 15, 1838. She was married, February 26, 1863, to George Planson, of Bally Lintagh, who died October 25, 1867. To them one child was born, as follows: T. Janet Rankin Hanson was born June 3, 1866. DESCENDANTS OF JOHN STEE-V. 4OI Isabella Steen Hanson was married a second time, October 25, 1870, to Dr. Alexander Kennedy, who died October 25, 1885. To them were born the following children: 2 .Vary Caroline Kennedy was born June 12, 1873. 3. Alexander Frederick Kennedy was born August 25, 1875. Family residence, Kana \ ista, Adelaide Park, Belfast, Ire- land. Vll. — Cochran Steen, rhe seventh child and fifth son of Philip and Alary Wray Steen, was born at Balleney, ]\Iay 23, 1840. He was married to Lucy Hunter, of Londonderry. To them were l)orn ihree children. He is a stock broker, with residence on Royal Avenue, Belfast, Ireland. 1 . William Hunter Steen. the eldest son of Cochran and Lucy Hunter Steen, was born October 19, 1871. 2. James Hunter Steen, the second son of Cochran and Lucy Hunter Steen, was l)orn July 8, 1876. 3. Cochran John Campbell Steen, the third son of Cochran and Lucy Flunter Steen, was born May 11, 1878. CHAPTER V John Steen, the fifth son of John and Xancy Schoals Steen. of Ballenej, was born at the old homestead, in the townland of Balleney, in County Londonderry, Ireland, about T793 or 1794. He was a ])rosperous farmer of Malin Head, in the Parish of Dunboe, near Coleraine, Ireland. He lived to be an old man of about 80 years of age. and died about 1873 or ^^74- He was married first, probably about 1818, to Ann Kerr, bv whom he had three children. He was married a second time, in 1825, to Nancy Rol)inson, by whom he had two children. He brought up his family in tlic Presbyterian Churcli in Ireland, of which they all becanu' full members. He was the father of the following five children : ■ ( 26 ) 402 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. I. — James Steen, the eldest son of John and Ann Kerr Steen, of . Malin Head, Parish of Dunboe, was born at Mahn Head in 1819, and died, February 9, 1875, aged 56 years. He was a farmer, living at Castlebotheny, Parish of Killowen, Coleraine, Ireland. He was married, about 1842, to Mary Finley, she liaving been born in 1822, and died March 5, 1896, aged 72 years. To them were born ten children, as follows: I. John Steen, the eldest child, a son of James and Mary Fin- ley Steen, was born in Castlebotheney, Parish of Killowen, Coleraine, March 20, 1843. He was educated at Crannagh Hill National School, Coleraine Academy, and Queen's Col- lege, Belfast. He entered college in i860, and was grad- uated in 1863, receiving the degree of B.A. In the autumn of the same year he entered the Presbyterian Assembly's Theological College, where he pursued his theological studies. He was ordained a Presbyterian clergyman. May 26, 1868, by the Presbytery of Monaghan, and placed over the Presbyterian congregation of Smithborough, County Monaghan, Ireland. On October 27, 1880, he was installed pastor of Glenelly Presbyterian Church by the Presbytery of Strabane, where he still remains, a faithful and devoted minister of the Gospel. The Rev. John Steen was married in Cornicallagh, August 14, 1889, to Eliza Huey Derwock. To them three children have been born, as follows: /. — James Steen, the eldest child, a son of the Rev. John and Eliza H. Steen, was born May 16, 1890. //. — Mary Steen, the second child, a daughter of the Rev. John and Eliza H. Steen, was born February 9, 1892. ///. — John Steen, the third child and second son of the Rev. John and Eliza H. Steen, was born June 17, 1894. Resi- dence, Plumbridge, County Tyrone, Ireland. 2. Ann Steen, the second child and eldest daughter of James and Mary Finley Steen, was born at Malin Head, Parish of Killowen. Coleraine, about 1845. 3. Robert Steen, the third child and second son of James and Mary Finley Steen, was born at Malin Head, Parish of Killo- wen, Coleraine, about 1847. 4. Thomas Steen. the fourth child and third son of James and Mary Finley Steen, was l^orn about 1849. DKSCEXDANTS OF JOllX STEEX. 4O3 5. James Steen. the fifth child and fourth son of James and Mary Finley Stecn, was born about 185 1. 6. EHza Steen, the sixth child and second daughter of James and Mary Finley Steen, was born about 1853. 7. Mary Steen, the seventh child and third daughter of James and Mary Finley Steen, was born about 1S55. 8. Matthew Steen, the eighth child and fifth son of James and Mary Finley Steen, was born about 1857. 9. Nancy Steen, the ninth child and fourth daughter of James and Mary Finley vSteen, was born about 1S59. 10. Jane Steen, the youngest child and daughter of James and Mary Finley Steen, was born at Castlebotheny, Parish of Killowen, Coleraine, about 1861. II. — Thomas Steen, the second son of John and Ann Kerr Steen, was born at Malin Head, in the Parish of Dunboe, near Cole- raine, Ireland, in 1823, and died in New Orleans, Louisiana, September 25, 1856, aged about 2?) years. He was brought up in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and removed to Ameiica in 1843, when only about 20 years of age. and located permanentlv in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was married in New Orleans, Louisiana, by the Rev. Cliarles W. Whitall, April 29. i8s2. to Mary Trelford, a daughter of William and Sara'i Wilson Trelford, (wlio had emigrated from Belfast, Ire- land, first to ^Mexico and then to New Orleans, in 1836,) she having been born in Castle Dawson, Ireland, Februarv 14. 1826, and died in New Orleans, Louisiana, September 26, 1879, in the 54th year of her age. having survived her husband twenty-three years. To them were born two children, as fol- lows: 1. Thomas Jackson Steen, the eklest son of Thomas and Marv Trelford Steen. was born in New Orleans. Louisiana, Jan- uary 8, 1854. He is by occupation a "contracting slater." He was married in New Orleans, Louisiana, Februarv 4. 1880, to Emma Jane Mcdd, a daughter of James Medd, of Indiana, and Jane Brady Medd. formerly from Ireland, she having been born in New Orleans. Louisiana. March 1. 1858. Residence, 109 Gasquet Street, New Orleans. L(nns- iana. To them were born the following five chiKlren. all born in New Orleans, Louisiaiia: 404 BIOGRAPHY OF THF, STrFN FAMILY. /. — Mary Steen, the eldest child, a daughter of Thomas J. and Etiima J. Medd Steen, was born December 19, 1880. //. — Veronica Steen, the second daughter of Thomas J. and Emma J. Medd Steen, was born November 12, 1882. ///, — Thomas Steen, the third child and eldest son of Thomas J. and Emma j. Medd Steen, was born July 6, 1884. IV. — Ethel Steen, the fourth child and third daughter of Thomas J. and Emma J.. Medd Steen, was born March 4, 1889. V. — Alexander Trelford Steen, the fifth and youngest child of Thomas J. and Emma J. Medd Steen, was born March 30, 1891. 2. Clark Steen, the second and youngest child of Thomas and Mary Trelford Steen, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, October 7, 1855, where he was educated, grew to manhood, and permanently settled in business. He was for many years bookkeeper in the City Treasury Office in New Orleans, and is prominent in business matters. _ He was married by the Rev. Father Thomas O'Neil, a Roman Catholic priest, in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 24. 1882, to Mary Leah Brune, a daughter of Henry Brune, of France, and Theressa Tilliere Brune, of Belgium, she having been born in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 24, 1861. Residence, New Orleans, Louisiana. To them were born seven children, as follows, all born in New Orleans, Louis- iana. /.— -Mary Leah Steen, the eldest daughter of Clark and Mary Leah Brune Steen, was born November 9, 1882. //. — Theressa Tilliere Steen, the second daughter of Clark and Mary Leah Brune Steen, was born August 10, i88-|. and died August 8, 1888. ///. — Clara CJark Steen, the third daughter of Clark and Mary IvCah Brune Steen, was born January 12, 1886. IV. — Clark Eugene Steen, the fourth child and eldest son of Clark and Mary Leah Brune Steen, was Ijorn May 9, 1887. V. — Thomas Harry Steen, the fifth child and second son of Clark and Mary Leaih Brune Steen, was l)orn XovenilxM- 25, 1888, and died Mav 22, t88o. DKSCEXDANTS OF JOHX STEEX. 405 J I. — Alfred Alexander Steen, the sixth child and third son of Clark and ^lary Leah Brime Steen, was born April 14, 1890. J 71. — William Jaines Steen, the seventh child and fourth son of Clark and Mary Leah Brune Steen, was born Septem- ber 10, 1897. III. — Mary Steen, the third child, a daughter of John and Ann Kerr Steen. was born at Malin Head, Parish of Dunboe, near Coleraine, Ireland, about 1824. She was married to Robert Burns. IV. — Martha Steen, the fourth child and second daughter of John Steen, and the first child by his second wife, Xancy Robinson Steen, was born at Balleney, in 1827. V. — Isabella Steen, the fifth child and third daughter of John Steen, and the second daughter by his second wife, Nancy Robinson Steen, was born at Balleney, in 1829. CHAPTER VI. Isaiah Steen, the sixth son and youngest child of John and Nancy Schoals Steen, of Balleney, and who were born in 1759. was born at the old homestead, in the townland of Balleney. near Coleraine, Ireland, in 1798, and died in Belfast, Ireland, greatly beloved and honored, August 3, 1871, aged /T, vears. He was educated in the College at Belfast, and ordained a minister of the Presbyterian Church about 1824. He was installed pastor of the church at Bally Copeland, near Donaghadee, in County Down. Ireland, where he remained nine years, when he was chosen head master of the Mathematical Department of the Royal .Academical Institution in Belfast, a position he held for thirty-seven vears, being a most painstaking and conscientious teacher. Ho was married, about 1825, to Isabella Carmichael, a daughter of John Carmichaei, she having been born in 1802, and died August 13. 1841. aged 39 years. He was married a second time. December 21. 1855. to Dorothy Smith Peile, a daughter of William Peile, 406 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STI;EN^ FAMII.Y. of Workington, England, she having been born in 1815, and died March 30, 1889, aged 74 years. To the Rev. Prof. Isaiah Steen and his first wife were born eight children, and to his sec- ond wife one son. I. — John Carmichael Steen, the eldest son of Rev. Isaiah and Isabella Carmichael Steen, was born in Donaghadee, County Down, Ireland, February 5, 1826. He was educated in Bel- fast, and went to Scotland, where, by examination, he secured the position of master of Madras Academy, Cupar Fife, where he remained five years. In 185 1 he went to Edinburgh as teacher in Park Place Institution, a high-class school for the education of youtig ladies. In 1857 he purchased the good will of the establishment, and became proprietor, and head master, which position he held until the time of his death, in 1886. aged 60 years. He was thus a prominent and successful teacher for about forty years. lie was married to Elizabeth Jane Barnett, the eldest daughter of James Barnett, a merchant of Belfast. For several years Mrs. Steen has been Secretary of the Ladies' Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Family residence, 30 College Gardens, Belfast, Ire- land. To them were born nine children. J. Elizabeth Wallace Steen, the eldest child of John Car- michael and Elizabeth Jane Barnett Steen, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in January, 1861. She was married, September 11, 1894, to William Durham McBride, a mer- chant of Belfast. Residence, 12 University Square, Belfast, Ireland. 2. Helen Steen, the second daughter of John C. and Elizabeth J. Barnett Steen, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in June, 1862, and died in December, 1862. 3. Edith Carmichael Steen, the third daughter of John C. and Elizabeth J. Barnett Steen, was born in Edinburgh. Scot- land, in October, 1863. Edith C. Steen worked for several years in a Soldiers' Home in Ireland, but is now in a Soldiers' Home at Rewal-Pinde, in India. 4. Annie Livingstone Steen, the fourth daughter of John C. and Elizabeth J. Barnett Steen, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in Decenil)er, 1864. A missionary nurse in Nag- pore, India. DiiSCENDAXTS OF JOHN STEEN. 4O7 5. Alice Eustace Steen, the fifth daughter of John C. and EHzabeth J. Barnctt Steen, was born in Edinburgh, Scot- land, in September, 1867. Residence, BeHast, Ireland. 6. Eveline Edgar Steen, the sixth daughter of John C. and Elizabeth J. Barnett Steen, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in March, 1869, and died in February, 1870. 7. James Barnett Steen. the seventh child and eldest son of John C. and Elizabeth J. Barnett Steen, was born in Edin- burgh, Scotland, in December, 187c. J. Barnett Steen was married in September, igoo, and is engaged in active busi- ness. Residence, Belfast, Ireland. 8. Mary Harvey Steen, the eighth child and seventh daughter of John C. and Elizabeth J. Barnett Steen. was born in Edin- burgh, Scotland, in December, 1873. -^ missionary nurse in India since 1898. 9. John Edgar Steen. the ninth and youngest child, and the second son of Prof. John C. and Elizabeth J. Barnett Steen, was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in February, 1876. Resi- dence, Belfast, Ireland. II. — Thomas Steen, the second son of Rev. Isaiah and Isabella Carmichael Steen, was bom in Donaghadee, Ireland, Decem- ber 22, 1827, and died April i, 1874, in the 47th year of his age. He \\as married to Eleanor Dinnen. a daughter of Mr. Din- nen. of Cabin Hill, Belfast. Thomas Sreen lived for some years in Dublin. Ireland, and was connected with the National Board of Education. He was afterwards appointed Inspector of Fac- tories in England. ?vlrs. Eleanor Dinnen Steen now resides in Cabin Hill, Belfast, Ireland. III. — Robert Steen. Ph.D., the third son of Rev. Isaiah and I^a- l)ella Carmichael Steen. was born in Donaghadee. Countv Down. Ireland. May 9. 1830, and died in Belfast. November 3. 1893, in the 64th year of his age. He was educated in the Royal Academical Institution, and in Belfast College. He also studied in London, and spent four years on the Continent in Hamburgh and Himelin. where he thoroughly learned the German language. He spent one year in the College at Gen- eva, two years at the University of Bonn, and took his degree of Ph.D. at the University of Leipsic. He studied theology three years, took first prize in Hebrew, and prizes in other subjects. He did not enter the ministry, but was chosen elder 408 BIOGRAPHY OF THR STEEN FAMILY. in Fitzroy Avenue Presbyterian Church, Belfast, and Superin- rendent of the City Mission. He was elected head master of the Classical Department of the Royal Academical Institution in Belfast, and entered upon his work there on May i, 1856, which position he held for thirty-live years. Dr. Robert Steen was a gentleman of very amiable c]ualities, a great favorite ■ with his pupils who, for more than a quarter of a century, were educated in the institution. He was, ii possible, held in still higher esteem by the vast number of young gentlemen who passed through the boarding school connected with his depart- ment, and thus had a closer acquaintance with him and better opportunities for knowing him in the private relationship of life. The following article is copied from "The Northern Whig," a Belfast newspaper, published the day after his death: Death, pver busy in our midst, has removed yet another man who has played the part of wide usefulness in the community. The announcement in our columns of the passing away of Dr. Robert Steen will aM^ake no mere perfunctory expressions of regret. So long and so closely connected with the Royal Academical Institution, apait from his extended social relations, he had come in contact with large numbers of those who afterwards came to occupy promi- nent positions in the learned professions and in the business world. Of these it is not too much to say that those who first knew him as a teacher cam.e to value him as a. friend, his friendship thus linking the associations of a pleasant school life with those of an after career. This was the inevitable result of the fine personal qualities of the man. Ever mindful of the educational interests of those intmisted to him. never careless in matters of discipline, those interests were all the better served, and discipline all the more readily maintained, through the kindliness of heart, the cheery manners and unfailing geniality which were characteristic of him. It was a matter of sincere regret to all who had been under his care, and to his many friends, when failing health rendered it advisable that he should relinquish the position he had occupied so long, though they would have been Avell contented that he should for any other reason enter upon a period of merited leisure. The cordial attachment felt toward him was clearly shown at the time of his retirement, and will be more strongly marked in the sorrow mainfested in his decease. Dr. Robert Steen was married, June 30, 1858, to Annie Car- michael, a daughter of David Carmichael, a merchant of Bel- fast, she having been born October 11, 1834. To them were born eleven children. Family residence, 5 Dunclin. Malone Road, Belfast, Ireland. I. Annie Isabel Steen, the eldest child of Dr. Robert and Annie Carmichael v^tecn, was born in Ilelfast. Ireland. Octo- Prof. Robert Steex, Ph.D. DESCENDAXTS OF JOHN STEEN. 4II ber 31, 1859, and died at. the residence of her brother, at Owetor Ferry, England, August 13, 1890, in the 31st year of her age. 2. ]^Iarion Louisa Steen, the second daughter of Dr. Robert and Annie Carmichael Steen, was born in Belfast, Ireland, July 30, i85i. Residence, Belfast, Ireland. 3. William Carmichael Steen, M.D., the third child and eldest son of Dr. Robert and Annie Carmichael Steen. was born in Belfast, Ireland, March 6, 1863. He was educated in Queen's College, Belfast, and in London Medical College. He located first at Owetor Ferry, England, where he had a good practice and remained several years. After the death of his father he removed to Belfast, so as to be near his mother. Dr. William C. Steen was married by the Rev. J. Joseph, at St. Andrew's Street Church, Cambridge, England, February 17, 1900, to Margaret Lilley, youngest daughter of the late William Eaden Lilley, of Thorpe House, Cam- bridge. Residence, Thcmasville, Lisburn Road, Belfast, Ireland. 4. David Miller Steen. the fourth child and second son of Dr. Robert and Annie Carmichael Steen. was born in Belfast, Ireland. December 26, 1864. He is now in the civil service, acting judge m Tangalle. Ceylon. He was married, July 9, 1895, to Elsie Orr, a daughter of T. Carmichael Orr. of Glasgow, Scotland. Residence. Tangalle, Ceylon. 5. Elizabeth Barnett Steen, the fifth child and third daughter of Dr. Robert and Annie Carmichael Steen, was born in Belfast, Ireland. January 21, 1867. She was married, Octo- ber 19, 1893. to Robert E. Workman, a merchant of Belfast, and a son of John Workman, J. P. Residence, Eglantine .•\venue, Belfast, Ireland. To them, was born: /■ — Artluir Coates Workman, a son of Robert E. and Eliza- beth I'.arnett Steen Workman, was born in Belfast, Ire- land. July 18, 1895. 6. Ida Frances Steen, the sixth child and fourth daughter of Dr. Robert and Annie Carmichael Steen. was born in Bel- fast. Ireland, September 28, 1868. and died Februarv 26, i8ro. 412 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. 7. Robert Hunter Steen, ]\I.D., the seventh child and third son of Dr. Robert and Annie Carniichael Steen, was born in Belfast, Ireland. May 29, 1870. He was graduated from London University, and is now- household physician at St. Mary's Hospital. Residence, London, England. 8. Edward Steen, the eighth child and fourth son of Dr. Robert and Annie Carmichael Steen, was born in Belfast, Ireland, April I, 1872 — a builder and contractor. Residence, 5 Dunelin, Malone Road, Belfast, Ireland. (). Harold Steen, the ninth child and fifth son of Dr. Robert and Annie Carmichael Steen, was born in Belfast, Ireland, December i, 1873, and died March 16, 1875. 10. John Howard Steen, the tenth child and sixth son of Dr. Robert and Annie Carmichael Steen, was born in Belfast, Ireland, October 28, 1877, and died June 17, 1879. ] I . Thomas Arnold Steen, the eleventh child and seventh son of Dr. Robert and Annie Carmichael Steen, was born in Belfast, Ireland, July 30, 1879 — a studeni. Residence, 5 Dunelin, Malone Road, Belfast, Ireland. IV. — Agnes Steen. the fourth child and eldest daughter of Rev Isaiah and Isabella Carniichael Steen, was born in Donagha- dee, County Down, Ireland, June 13, 1832, the day on which ker father was chosen head master of the Royal Academical Institution in Belfast. She was married in Belfast, Ireland, October 30, 1855, to Walter Burns, a son of the Rev. William Hamilton Burns, D.D., (who was for twenty years minister at Dun, Forfarshire, and forty years minister at Kelayth. vSterling- shire, Scotland,) he having been born at Kelayth, Sterlingshire, vScotland. August t6, 1824. He was for ten years joint pro- prietor of "The Fife Herald.'" and is now a music publisher and composer in Belfast. He was the author of the words and music of "The Prince and Princess of Wales Anthem," in 1885 ; the "Vienna Juljilee Anthem," in 1887, and forty-five hymn tunes, etc. Walter Burns' father had a brother, \Mlliam Chalmers Burns, who was a Chinese missionary, and also another brother, the Rev. Islam Burns, D.D., who was a pro- fessor of theology In Glasgow, Scotland. To them were Ixorn five children. 1. Elizabeth Isabella Burns, the eldest daughter of Walter and DESCEXPAXTS OF TOHX STECX. . 4I3 Agnes Steen Burns, was born in Cupar Fife. Scotland. August 11. 1856. 2 William Hamilton Burns, the second child and eldest son of Walter and Agnes Stecn Burns, was born in Xewry. Ireland. March 12. 1859 — a nrasic dealer and piano tuner. 3. Waker Chalmers Burns, the third child and second son of Walter and Agnes Steen Burns, was born in Xewry. Ire- land. July 26, 1861, and died in October. 1861. 4. Charlotte Alexandrina Chalmers Burns, the fourth child and second daughter of Walter and Agnes Steen Burns, was born in X'ewrv. Ireland, April 7. 1865. Residence. Belfast, Ireland. 5 Agnes Louisa Bu'ns, the fifth and youngest child, the third daughter of Walter and Agnes Stecn Burns, was born in X^ewry, Ireland, July 17, 1871. She is a fine singer, a soprano vocalist. At the Royal Academy of Music, where she received her musical education, she received five silver and bronze medals for solo singing, sight reading, antl har- mony, besides honor certificates for piano playing, teaching, etc. She also obtained the medal from the Society of Arts, in August, 1895. Residence, Belfast, Ireland. \'. — James Steen. the fifth child and fourth son of Rev. Isaiah and Isabella Cannichaei Steen. was born in Belfast. Ireland. X'^ovember 17. 1834. and died, unmarried, March 30. 1868, in the 341k year of his age. \ t — Hunter Steen, the sixth child and fifth son of Rev. Isaiah and Isabella Carmichael Steen, was born in Belfast, Ireland, December 23, 1836 — a manufacturer in Belfast. Ireland. He was married, June i, 1869, to Mary Jane Clarke, a daughter of Mr. Clarke, of Parkville. Belfast. To them were born three children. Residence, 3 Dunelin, Malone Road. Belfast. Ire- land. 1. Carrie Louisa Stecn. the eldest child of Hunter and Mary lane Clarke Steen, was born in. P>elfkst, Jreland. October 10, "1870. 2. Hunter Carmichael Steen. the second ch.ild and eUle*t son of Hunter and Mary Jane Clarke Steen. was born in l>elfast, Ireland, .August 10, 1872. He is now Lieutenant of the Bombay Lancers. Residence, X'eemuck, Bombay. India. 414 BIOCHAI'IIY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. 3. James Clarke Stecn, the third child and second son of Hunter and Mary Jane Clarke Steen, was born in Belfast, Ireland, December 21, 1873. Residence. 3 Dunclin, Malone Road, Belfast. Ireland. VII. — Margaret Sieen, the seventh child and second daughter of Rev. Isaiah and Isabella Carmichael Steen, was born in Belfast, Ireland, April 11, 183Q. She was married, June 24, 1863, to IDavid Martin, a wholesale trader and seed merchant of Newry, Ireland, he having been born in Rathfreline, Ireland, Septem- ber 15, 1837. Residence^ Littleton, Newry, Ireland. To them were born nine children. 1. William Wallace Martin, the eldest child of David and ]\Iar- garet Steen Martin, was born in Newry, Ireland, August 6, 1864. 2. Henry Carmichael Alartin, the second son of David and Margaret Steen Martin, was born in Newry, Ireland, Sep- tember 18, 1865. 3. Isabella Steen Alartin, the third child and eldest daughter of David and A^argaret Steen Martin, was born in Newry, Ireland, March 15, 1867. 4. Elizabeth Wallace Martin, the fourth child and second daughter of David and Margaret Steen IMartin, was born in Newry, Ireland, October 20, 1868, and died in June, 1869. 5. Kathleen Edgar Martin, the fifth child and third daughter of David and Margaret Steen Martin, was born in Newry, Ireland, March 24, 1871. 6. David Herbeit Martin, the sixth child and third son of David and Margaret Steen Martin, was born in Newry, Ire- land, May 17. 1874. 7. Margarr t May Martin, the seventh child and fourth daugh- ter of David and Margaret Steen Martin, was born in Newry, Ireland, March 23, 1877. 8. Annie Beatrice Martin, the eighth child and fifth daughter of David and Margaret Steen Martin, was l)orn in Newrv, Ireland, January 24, 1881. 9. Norman Hudson Martin, the ninth child and fourth son of David and Margaret Steen Martin, was born in Newry. Ire- land. Octol)er 10, 1884. Residence, Littleton, Newrv. Ire- land. DESCUNOANTS OF JOHN STEEN. 415 VIII. — William Steen, the eighth child and sixth son of Rev. Prof. Isaiah and Isabella Carmichael Steen, was born in Bel- fast, Ireland. August 9, 1841, and died September 2"], 1841. IX. — William Peile Steen, the ninth child and seventh son of the Rev. Prof. Isaiah Steen, the first and only child by his second wife, Dorothy Smith Peile Steen, was born in Belfast, Ireland, February 27, 1857. He was educated in Queens Col- lege, Belfast, where he received the degrees of B.A. and M.A. He also studied in London University, and took the degree of M.A. there. He was for a time head master of Sullivan School, Hollyroad, County Down, Ireland, and afterwards head master of the Lisburn School. He now holds an educational appoint- ment in Burlington House, Cambridge, England. He was married, July 30, 1894. to F£thel Louisa Xeedham, a daughter of Mr. Needham, of Yountbridge. Wells, England. Resi- dence, Queen Anne's Terrace, Cambridge, England. BOOK TEI DESCEXDAXTS OF MATTHEW STEEX. Matthew Steen was the youngest son of James Steen, of County Tyrone, Ireland. He was born in Tyrone, Ireland, in 1771, and died in X^oble County, Ohio, February 11, 1868, in the 97th year of his age. He came to America in 1793, and located first in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvama, and afterwards settled permanently in X^oble County, Ohio. He was married in Adams County, Penns}'lvania, February i, 1800, to Margaret Campbell, and brought ^p a family of seven children. Matthew Steen was the son of James Steen who lived in County Tyrone, Ireland, where lie was married, about 1756. and brought up a family of six children, whose names were as fol- lows: John Steen. Elizal:)eth Steen, Jane Steen, J^Iary Steen, Martha Steen, cind Alatthew Steen, the latter ]:)cing the only one of the family known to his descendants to have removed to America, and whose record is known to the writer, ifatthew Steen was born in tlic City of Tyrone, County Tyrone, Ireland, in J77T ; removed to .America in 1793, when about 22 years of age, and located first in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. He (416) DESCEXDAXTS OF MATTHEW STEEX. 4X7 Avas married in Adams County, Pennsylvania, February i, 1800, to Margaret Campbell, she having been born m Adams County, Pennsylvania, in 1774, and died in Noble County, Ohio. October IQ, 1858, aged about 74 years. For several years after his mar- riage Matthew Steen and familv resided in Adams County, Penn- sylvania, then removed to Washington County, Pennsylvania, and finally settled m Noble County, Ohio, where he died, February 11, 1868, in the 97th year of his age. Matthew Steen was a man of sterling character, a member of the United Presbyterian Church, and a ruling elder for many years. In this church all his children were brought up and continued in full membership until its final abandonment in the community in which they lived, when they united with the Presbyterian Church, with which the family have been connected ever since. To them were born seven children. I. — William Ferguson Steen, the eldest child, and a son of Mat- thew and Margaret Campbell Steen, was born in Adams County, Pennsylvania. November 5. 1800, and died in Sharon, Noble County, Ohio, April 23, 1885, in the 85th year of his age. He was married in Jefferson Coimty, Ohio, November 5. 1832, to Elizabetli Francis, whose parents came from Ireland, and n'ho died in Cadiz, Harrison Cotmty, Ohio, about January i. 1834. To them one child was i)orn. William Ferguson Steen was married a second time, in Jefferson County. Ohio, to Martha Francis, a cousin of his first wife, and whose parents also came from Ireland, she having been born March 17, 1808. To them were born two children, one son, and one daughter. J. James Francis Steen, a son of William F'erguson Steen and his first wife, Elizabeth Francis Steen, was born in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, December 5, 1833. He was mar- ried in Morgan County, Ohio, by the Rev. George M. Hiscy, February i, i86r, to Abigail Minta Walls, she having been born in Morgan County, Ohio, November 8. 1840. James F. Steen is by occupation a merchant. Residence, Caldwell, Noble County, Ohio. To them were born five •children. /. — Loren C. Steen, the eldest child of James F. antl Abigail M. Steen. was born in Sharon, Noble County. Ohio, Jan- uary I, 1863. He was married in Caldwell. Ohio, April 12. 1888, to Lulu Belle Dillev. she liaving been horn in Cald- '(27) 4l8 BIOv'^.RAPHY OF THTJ STKEN FAMILY. well, Ohio. Loren C. Steen is a merchant of Zanesville. Residence, Zanesville, Ohio. To rhem were born two children. 1. Leone Lillian Steen, the elder child, a daughter of Loren C. and Lulu Belle Steen, was born January 5, 1889. 2. Paul Herbert Steen, the second child, a son of Loren C. and Lulu Belle Steen, was born December 10, 1890. //. — Albina Frances Steen, the second child and only daugh- ter of Tames F. and Abigail M. Steen, was born in Sharon, Ohio. May 4, 1865. and died January 19, 1867, in the second year of her age. /// — Malcom Steen, the third child and second son of James F. and Abigail AI. Steen, was born in Sharon, Ohio, February 28, 1869. Residence, Caldwell, Ohio. IV . — Harry Burns Steen, the fourth child and third son of Jam.es F. and Abigail M. Steen, was born in Sharon, Ohio, Angus! 4, 1870. Residence, Caldwell, Ohio. V. — James Wilbur Steen, the fifth child and fourth son of James F. and Abigai' M. Steen, was born in Sharon, Ohio, March 16, 1879. Residence, Caldwell, Xoble Countv, Ohio. 2. Matthew Steen, the second son of William Ferguson Steen, and the first child by his second wife, ]\lartha Francis Steen, and thus a half brother to James F. Steen, was born in Har- rison County, Ohio, October 5, 1838. He was married bv the Rev. Ellis Daniels, August 21, 1866, to Elizabeth Jane AVinder, she having been born December 31, 1845. -^Tat- thew Steen is a merchant. Residence, Sharon, Noble County, Ohio. /. — John William Steen, the eldest child, a son of INIatthew and Elizabeth Jane Steen, was born in Sharon, Ohio, Julv 28, 1867. //. — Clement Alexander Steen, the second son of Matthew and Elizabeth Jane Steen, was born in Sharon, Ohio, Sep- tember 12, 1870. ///. — Jessie Martha Steen, the third child and only daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Jane Steen, was born in Sharon, Ohio, April 19, 1883. i DESCENDANTS OE MATTHEW STEEN. 419 /['. — Frank W. Steen, the fourth and youngest child and the third son of Alatthew and Elizabeth Jane Steen, was born in Sharon, Ohio, February 22, 1877. 3. Margaret Ann Steen, the third child and only daughter of William Ferguson Steen, and the second child by his second wife, jNIartha Francis Steen, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, May 31, 1845. She was married in Sharon, Ohio, by the Rev. William Gaibreath. December 31, 1875, to Simeon Socrates ]\[cFarland, he having been born in Warren County, A'irginia, December 16. 185 1. and died November 15, 1886, in the 35th year of his age. Family residence, Sharon, Xoble County, Ohio. To them were born two chil- dren. /. Anna Lesta McFarland, the elder child, a daughter of Sim.eon S. and ^Margaret Ann Steen ^McFarland, was born in Sharon, Ohio, September 12. 1876. //. — John Willian-i McFarland, the second child, a son of Simeon S. and ^Margaret Ann Steen McFarland, was born in Sharon, Ohio, April 30, 1879. IT. — Sarah Steen, the second child and eldest daughter of Mat- thew and Margaret Campbell Steen, was born in Adams County, Pennsylvania, September 3, 1803, and died Septem- ber 22,, 1874, aged 71 }ears. She was married in Harrison County, Ohio, November 2'&, 1828, to James Porter, he having been born near Taylorstown, Washington Countv. Pennsyl- vania, May 30, 1805, and died ^larch 20, 1842, in the 37th vear of his age. To them were born two children, one son and one daughter. 1. James Porter, the elder child of James and Sarah Steem Porter, was born in Cadiz, Ohio, October 3, 1829. He was married to Catherine Lyons, November 18. 1856, she having; been born in Sharon. Ohio, June 17, 1830. Residence,, Keiths. Noble County, Ohio. To them were born scvem children. /. — George Irwin Porter; the eldest child, a son of James and Catherine Lyons Porter, was born September 5, 1857. //. — Margaret Leonora Porter, the second child and eldest daughter of James and Catherine Lyons Porter, was born July 30, 1859. 420 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. 77/.— Sarah Adelaide Porter, the third child and second daughter of James and Catherine Lyons Porter, was born August 30, 1861. IF. — James Augustus Porter, the fourth child and second son of James and Catherine Lyons Porter, was born Jan- uary 24, 1864. V. — Angelia Porter, the fifth child and third daughter of James and Catherine Lyons Porter, was born December 19, 1865. VI. — Arabella May Porter, the sixth child and fourth daugh- ter of James and Catherine Lyons Porter, was bom Feb- ruary 26, 1868, and died October 13, 1869. VII. — Emma Hannah Porter, the seventh and youngest child, the fifth daughter of James and Catherine Lyons ' Porter, was born August 26, 1870. 2. Sarah Campbell I'orter, the second child, a daughter of James and Sarah Steen Porter, was born in Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, September 13, 183 t. She was married in Sharon, Ohio, by the Rev. Randall Ross, pastor of the Uni- ted Presbyterian Church, April 20, 1854, to Charles Eckels Srack — a house carpenter — he having been born in Bel- mont County, Ohio, July 27, 1825. They continued to live in Ohio until 1877, when they removed to Brookville, Saline County, Kansas. Residence, Brookville, Kansas. To them were born seven children. /. — James Porter Srack, the eldest child, a son of Charles E. and Sarah C. Porter Srack, was born in Sharon, Ohio, August 14, 1855. He was married, September 30, 1873, to Nancy Ann TiUon. Residence, Brookville, Kansas. To them were born three children, as follows: J. Bertha Srack, the eldest child of James P. and Nancy Ann Srack, was born February 16, 1876. 2. Lorah Srack, the second daughter of James P. and Nancy Ann Srack, was born February 17, 1879. 5. Charles Drennan Srack, the tiiird child and only son of James P. and Nancy Ann Srack, was born August 22, 1887. ^7. — Adam Drennan Srack, the second son of Charles E. and Sarah C. Porter Srack, was born in Sharon, Ohio. DESCENDANTS OF MATTHEW STEEN. 42 1 February 10, 1858, and died in Sharon, Ohio, January 5, 1862, in the 4th year of his age. ' ///.— Willey Charles Srack, the third son of Charles E. and Sarah C. Porter Srack, was born in Sharon, Ohio, June 5, i860. Residence, Brookville, Kansas. jy — Mary Frances Adelaide Srack, the fourth child and the elder daughter of Charles E. and Sarah C. Porter Srack, was born in Sharon, Ohjo, December 14, 1862. Residence, Brookville, Kansas. F. — John Elmer Srack, the fifth child and fourth son of Charles E. and Sarah C. Porter Srack, was born in Sharon, Ohio, July 26, 1865. Residence, Brookville, Kansas. VI. — Laura Belle Srack, the sixth child and second daughter of Charles E. and Sarah C. Porter Srack, was born in Sharon, Ohio, June 15, 1870, ana died in Noble County, Ohio, May 27, 1876, in the 6th year of her age. Vlf. — McLaren Srack, the seventh and youngest child of Charles Eckels and Sarah Campbell Porter Srack, was born in Sharon, Ol.'io, July 8, 1873. Residence, Brook- ville, Kansas. in. — rElizabeth Steen, the third child of Alatthew and Margaret Campbell Steen, was born in Ad-.uns County, Pennsylvania, September 17, 1804, fm\ died in Keiths, Noble County, Ohio, February 10, 1892, in the 38th year of her age. She was an amiable, devout and very useful Christian woman, a member of the Presbyterian Church, quietly exerting a wide religious influence. She was never married. IV. — James Campbell Steen, the fourth child and second son of Matthew and Margaret Campbell Steen, was born in Wash- 'Ugton County, Pennsylvania, Jime 12, 1808, and died in Oceola, Crawford County, C)hio, June 20. 1885, aged yj years. He was married in Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1830, to Mary McCloskey, she having been born in Columbiana County, Ohio, April i, 1806. In 1893 she was still living in Oceola, Crawford County. Ohio, in a ripe old age, but in excel- lent health. To them one child was born. I. John Clark Steen, a son of James Campbell and Mary McCloskey Steen, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, May 5, 183 1. He was formerly a tailor by occupation, but is ^22 BIOGRAPHY OP THE STl^EN FAMII.Y. now a farmer. He was married in Oceola, Ohio, November i8, 1852, to Rachel CaHisle, she having- been born in Colum- biana County, Ohio, September 16, 183 — . Family resi- dence, Oceola, Crawford County, Ohio. To them were born two children. /. — Harietta Jane Steen, the elder daughter of John Clark and Rachel Carhsle Steen, was born in Oceola, Ohio, June 28, 1853. Residence, Oceola, Ohio. //. — Frank Laverne Steen, the second child of John Clark and Rachel Carhsle S^een, was born in Oceola, Ohio, March 2, 1866. Residence, Oceola, Ohio. V. — Jane Steen, the fifth child and third daughter of Matthew and Margaret Campbell Steen, wa^i born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, June ii, 181 1. She was married in Harrison County, Ohio, in September, 1847, to Joseph Sharp, and died July 3, 1849, i^i the 39th vear of her age. To them one child was born. 1. Jane Sharp, the only child of Joseph and Jane Steen Sharp, was born in Harrison County, Ohio. June 29, 1849, ^^^ died . VI. — Margaret Steen, the sixth child and fourth daughter of Matthew and Margaret Campbell Steen, was born in Wash- ington County, Pennsylvania, March 17, 1813, and died Octo- ber 2, 1863, in the 5Tst year of her age. She was married in Morgan County, Ohio, August 17, 1848, to Nathan Jones Ramsey, he having been born in Chester County, Pennsyl- vania, December 27, 1825. To them were born two children, I. David Steen Ramsey, the elder child of Nathan Jones and Margaret Steen Ramsey, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, May 29, 1849. He was married, February 28, 1871, to Hannah Francis, she having'been born November 10, 1846. Residence. Haga, Noble Countv, Ohio. To them were three children born. ' /. — Walter Francis Ramsey, the eldest son of David Steew and Hannah Francis Ramsey, was born in Noble County, Ohio, March 17, 1872. //. — Nathan Augustus Ramsey, the second son of David Steen and Hannah Francis Ramsc}, was Ijorn in Noble Coimtv, r)hio, June 22, [875 DESCEXDAXTS OF MATTHEW STEEX. 423 ///. — Loren Steen Ramsey, the third and youngest son of David Steen and Hannah Francis Ramsey, was born in Noble County, Ohio, December i, 1877. 2. ]\Iary Ann Ramsev, the second child of Nathan Jones and Margaret Steen Ramsey, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, October i, 185 1, and died Mav 20, 1853, in the second year of her age. VH. — ]\Iary Steen, tlie seventh and youngest child, the fifth daughter of JNIatthew and Margaret Campbell Steen, was born in Harrison Comity, Ohio, May 6, 1822. She was brought up by her parents in the United Presbyterian Church, of which she was for many years a member. After its disorganization in the community in which she lived, she imited with the Pres- byterian Church. She was a woman of devout Christian char- acter and extensive usefulness, was never married, and lived to a good old age. She died, about 1896, in the sure and certain hope of a blessed immortality. Her residence had been at Keiths, Noble Ccunty, Ohio. BOOK ELEVEN. DESCENDANTS OF JAMES STEEN. James Steen was barn in the North of Ireland, early removed to America, and located in what is now Chester County, Penn- sylvania. He was for many years an elder of the Doe Run Pres- byterian Church. He was married to Nancy Jordan, and brought up a family of ten children. James Steen was born in the North of Ireland, early removed to America, and located in what is now Chester County, Pennsyl- vania, where he spent a long- and useful life. He was a farmer, and at the time of his death an elder in the Doe Run Presbyterian Church. He was married to Nancy Jordan, and brought up a family of ten children, who were all trained in "the nurture and admonition of the Lord." I. — Margaret Steen was the eldest child of James and Nancy Jordan Steen. She was born in Newlin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. (No genealogical record has been received for this work.) II. — John Steen, the second child of James and Nancy Jordan Steen, was born in Newlin Township, Chester County, Penn- sylvania. (No genealogical record received.) (424) DESCENDANTS OF JAMES STEEN. 425 III. — Stuart Steen, the third child of James and Xancy Jordan Steen, was born in XewHn Township, Chester County, Penn- sylvania. (X^o genealogical record received.) IV. — Isaiah Steen, the fourth child of James and X'ancy Jordan Steen, was born in X'ewlin Township, Chester County, Penn- sylvania. He was married to Amelia . They prob- ably removed in early life to Washington County, in Western Pennsylvania, where they spent their lives and brought up a family of several children. Two of their sons graduated from Washmgton College, and occupied useful stations in life. Among their children were probably the following: 1. James T. Steen, a son of Isaiah and Amelia Steen, was born in Washington. Washington County, Pennsylvania. He was graduated from Washington College in 181 1. He was a law student in Newark, Delaware, and Baltimore, Mary- land. He was a teacher by profession, and taught in York, Pennsylvania, Abington, six years, and Govanstown four- teen years. He was married. May 7. 1833. to Sarah E. McComas. He died of paralysis in Baltimore, Mar>-land, April 13, 1855. James T. and Sarah E. Steen w'ere probably the parents of some of the Steens who lived in Baltimore and vicinity. 2. George Washington Steen. a son of Isaiah and Amelia Steen, was probably born in Washington., Pennsylvania. He was married to Ann Eliza House Booth, and they lived and died in Baltimore, Maryland. To them were born four chil- dren. /. — George Washington Steen, the eldest son of George W. and Ann Eliza H. Steen, was born in Baltimore, Mary- land, in 1838. He was married by the Rev. Dr. Crau, pas- tor of the First Lutheran Church of Baltimore, to Mary F. Hickman, she having been born in Baltimore. Maryland, X^ovember 17, 1S38. George W. Steen resided in Wash- ington, D. C, for several years, and was a clerk in the Surgeon General's office. He died July 13. 1880. aged 42 years, leaving a wife and family of five children. Resi- dence, 2006 Biddle Street, Baltimore, Maryland. I. George Washington Steen, the eldest son of George W. and Mary F. Steen, was born in Washington, D. C, Februarv lo. 1868 — a canmaker. He was married, in Baltimore, Maryland, June 15, 1892, to Rosa Roberts 426 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. . Keithley. she having been born Xovember 27, 1865. Residence, Bahimore, Maryland. To them was born: a. Myrtle Esther Steen, a daughter of George W. and Rosa R. K. vSteen, was bom March 23, 1893, and died August 28, 1893. 2. Ann Eliza Steen, the second child and onlv daughter of George W. and Mary F. vSteen, was born October 13, 1871. Residence, Baltimore, Maryland. J. Hiram Grant Steen, the third child and second son of George W. and Mary F. Steen, was born January 15, 1873 — a canniaker. Residence, Baltimore, Maryland. 4. Samuel House Steen, the fourth child and third son of George W. and ]\Iarv F, Steen, was born March 21, 1875- 5. Lawrence Hickman Steen, the fifth child and fourth son of George W. and Mary F. Steen, was born April 22, 1S77. Residence, Baltimore, Maryland. //. — James Steen, the second son of George W. and Ann Eliza Booth Steen, was born in Baltimore, Maryland, about 1840. He removed to the West. III. — Samuel Isaiah Steen, the third son of George W. and Ann Eliza Booth Steen, was born in Baltimore, Maryland, about 1842, and died . IV. — Susan Steen, the fourth child and only daughter of George W. and Ann Eliza Booth Steen, was born in Bal- timore, ?^laryland, about 1845, and died . 3. Isaiah Steen, a son of Isaiah and Amelia Steen. was born in Washington, Pennsylvania, in 1812. and was graduated from Washington College in 1833 — a lawyer by profession. He studied law at Washington, Pennsylvania, and Wells- burgh, Virginia, from 1833 to 1835. He practiced law in Wheeling, West Virginia, from 1836 until 1839, and in Wells- burgh, Virginia, from 1839 until 1863. He was prosecuting attorney of Hancock County, Virginia, from 1844. until 1852. He died from typhoid fever in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 30, 1863. He was married, October 20, 1839, to Theressa M. Klein, to whom were born several children. The widow resided near Cincinnati. Ohio, in 1883. DESCI;XDANTS OF JA^FES STEEX. 427 V. — Ann Steen, the fifth child and second daughter of James and \ancy Jordan Steen, was born in Xewlin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. (No genealogical record received.) \'I. — Hugh Jordan Steen, the sixth child and fourth son of James and Xancy Jordan Steen, was born in Xewlin Township, Ches- ter County, Penns\lvania. He was married to Susan Burns. They spent their lives in the same locality, v.here they exerted an extensive influence for good. They were the parents of three children. 1. James H. Steen was born in Xewlin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, X'ovember 30, 1818. He was a suc- cessful farmer, and for many years a ruling elder in Doe Rtni Presbyterian Church. He was married, December 2, 1841, to Elizabeth Strode. To thern were born seven children, as follows : /. — Susannah Chrisman Steen. //. — William Strode Stten. ///. — ]\iary Elizabeth vSteen. IV. — David James Steen. V. — Thomas Truman Steen. VI. — Emma Belle Steen. VII. — Hugh Jordan Steen. 2. Jordan Steen, the second son of Hugh Jordan and Susan Burns Steen, was born in Xewlin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, about 1821. 3. Hugh Steen, the third son of Hugh Jordan and Susan Burns Steen, was born in Xewlin Township, Chester County, Penn- sylvania, about 1824. Vn. — Sarah Steen, the seventh child and third daughter of James and Xancy Jordan Steen. was bom in Chester County, Penn- sylvania. v^Xo genealogical record received.) VHI. — James Steen, the eighth child and fifth son of James and X^ancy Jordan Steen, was born in X'ewlin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. He was married, about 181 3, to Ruth Harlan, and brought up a family of children in Chester County,, l^ennsylvania. The record of one son only is given. I. John Steen, a son of James and Ruth. Harlan Steen, and a grandson of James and Xancy Jordan Steen. was born near 428 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STKEN FAMILY. Doe Run, Chester County, Pennsylvania, January 5, 1819, He was married to Ann Steen, a cousin, she having been born June 8, 1820. To them were bOrn four children: /. — Albert Judson Steen, deceased, //. — Anna Steen. Residence, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. ///. — Margaret Thompson Steen. Residence, Bryn Mawr,^ Pennsylvania. JV. — William Ezekiel Steen, a sen of John and Ann Steen, a grandson of James and Ruth Harlan Steen, and a great- grandson of James and Nancy Jordan Steen, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 27, 1847. He is an influential citizen and a ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church at Bryn Mawr, Montgomery County, Pennsyl- vania. He was married in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 22, 1875, to Kate Irene Smith. To them were born three children. Residence, Bryn Mawr, Pennsyl- vania. 1. William Adam Steen, the eldest child of William Eze- kiel and Kate Irene Steen, was born November 16, 1876,. and died February 28, 1878. 2. Katherine Elizabeth Steen, the second child and eldest daughter of William Ezekiel and Kate Irene Steen, was born June 3, 1880. J. Dorothy Anne Steen, the third child and second daugh- ter of William Ezekiel and Kate Irene Steen, was born October 22, 1890. JX. — Katherine Steen, the ninth child and fourth daughter of James and Nancy Jordan Steen, was born in Newlin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. (No genealogical record of her family has been received.) X. — Samuel Steen, the tenth child and sixth son of James and Nancy Jordan Steen (who early emigrated from Ireland and settled in Chester County, Pennsylvania), was born in Newlin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. (No family record received.) BOOK TWELVE, DESCENDANTS OF JAMES STEEN. James Steen was born in the Province of Ulster, Ireland. He was married to Ann Scales, and brought up a family of *at least four children. Manv of his descendants are in America. CHAPTER I. John Steen. a son of James and Ann Scales Steen, was born in Ireland. He was married to Margaret George, and brought up a family of children. Among them was — I. — David Steen, a son of John and Margaret George Steen, was born in Ireland. He was married to Eleanor Peoples, and came to America. They lived in New Jersey, and brought up a family of children, as follows: I. James Steen. a son of David and Eleanor Peoples Steen, was married to Elizabeth Christie, and brought up a family "of five children, as follows: /. — David Steen, a son of James and Elizabeth Christie Steen. was married to Kate Hines. To them were born six children, as follows: (429) 430 BIOGRAPHY OF THE) STEEN FAMILY. 1. Mary Steen. 2. David Stecn. J. John D. Steen. 4. Kate Steen. 5. Harry Steen. 6. William Steen. //. — James Steen, the second son of James and Elizabeth Christie Steen, was married to Ann Purcell. ///. — John Steen, the third son of James and Elizabeth Christie Steen, was married to Rosanna McCrosson. To them were born three children, as follows: 1. James Steen, a son of John and Rosanna McCrosson Steen, was born March 27, 1852. He was graduated from Princeton College, New Jersey, in 1871, and received the degree of A.M. in 1873. He was admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court of New^ Jersey in 1874. In 1883 he was elected a ruling elder of the Shrewsbury Presbyterian Church, which office he still holds. He was chosen Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church from the Presbytery of Mon- mouth, in 1885, and again in 1895. He was a member of the Synodical Historical Committee, and delivered the address in the old Tennant Church, in 1895, on Scotch- Ivish and Pluguenot settlers of Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was Mayor of Eatontown, and President of its Board of Education. He was a member of the New Jersey Law and Order League, and as an attorney was instrumental in punishing and driving out of busi- ness many indecent bookm.akers and gamblers in the vicinity. He was married, December i, 1875, to Miriam vSeabrook Holmes. Residence, Eatontown, New Jersey. 2. John A. Steen, the second son of John and Rosanna McCrosson Steen. J. William Steen, the third son of John and Rosanna McCrosson Steen, deceased. IV . — Robert Steen. the fourth son of James and Elizabeth Christie Steen, was married to Ellen Sherlock. To them were born six children, as follows: DESCENDANTS OF TAMES STEKN. 43 1 1. Alexander \i. Steen, the eldest child and only son of Robert and Ellen Sherlock Steen, was born near Cole- rahie, Ireland. April 17, 1862, and removed with his parents to America about 1868. He spent his early life in Trenton. Xew Jersey. He was graduated from the ]\Iedical Department of the University of Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia. ^March 15, 1882, and practiced medicine for seven years in Trenton, Xew Jersey. He was mar- ried, and in December, 1889, removed to Florida, where he is still engaged in the practice of medicine. Resi- dence, Palatka, Florida. 2. Mary Jarvis Steen. 5. Ellen D. Steen. ^. ]\lartha Steen. • 5. Elizabeth Steen. 6. ]\rargaret M. Steen. ]' . — Margaret Steen. the fifth child, a daughter of James and Elizabeth Christie Steen, was married to \\'illiam Purcell. To them were born two children, as follows: 1. William Purcell. 2. James Purcell. John Steen, the second son of David and Eleanor Peoples Steen, was married to Rosanna George. To them was born : /. — William James Steen. who became a minister of the gospel. Ellen Steen, the third child and eldest daughter of David and Eleanor Peoples Steen. was married and lives with her family in Trenton, New Jersey. Martha Steen, the fourth child and second daughter of David and Eleanor Peoples Steen, lived in Xew Jersey. Mary A'm Steen. the fifth child antl third daughter of David and Eleanor Peoples Steen, was married to Andrew Stewart. To iheni were born two children, as follows: /. — David Stewart. //.—William Stewart. . William Steen. the fifth and youngest child, the third son of David and Eleanor Peoples Steen, lived in Pennsylvania. 432 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STKEN FAMILY. CHAPTER II. James Steen, the second son of James and Ann Scales Steen, was born in Ballybay, County Monaghan, in the Province of Ulster, Ireland. He was married there to Jane Small, a Scotch Covenanter, who was related tO' the Pedens and Smalls of Edin- burgh, Scotland. They removed to America, about 1793, with their daughter Mary, and a nephew, George A. Steen, and lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, many years. They removed to Washington, D. C, where they resided several years, and finally settled in Morgantown, Virginia, where they spent the remainder of their lives. James Steen was by trade a carpenter. To them were born six children. I. — Mary Steen, the eldest child, a daughter of James and Jane Small Steen, was born in Ireland. She was married in Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania, to Robert Brown, who died, leaving three sons, as follows : 1. James Brown. 2. David Brov/n. 3. John Brown. After her husband's death, IMary Steen Brown removed with her parents to Morgantown, Virginia. She was afterwards married to William Berkshire — a farmer — of Monongalia County, Virginia, by whom she had one daughter, as follows: 4. Jane Berkshire was born in Virginia, and died, unmarried, in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1S90. II. — Eliza A. Steen, the second daughter of James and Jane Small Steen, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 17, 1799, and died at her home, in Clarksburg, Virginia, May 10, 1866, in the 67th year of her age. When twelve years of age she united with the Presbyterian Cliurch in Philadelphia, under the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Potts. In Washington, D. C, she was a member of the church of which the Rev. John F. Clarke was pastor. She removed to Clarksburgh, Virginia, in 1824, and for some time taught school, having for one of her pupils the mother of Stonewall Jackson, the celebrated Confed- erate General. She was one of the oris^inal members of the DESCEXnAXTS OF JAMES STEEX. 433 Clarkshurgi'i Presbyterian Church, having brought her letter from Morgantown, Virginia, for the purpose of uniting in the organization. EHza A. Steen was married: , to John DaAas, who came to Ciarksburgh from Woodstock, Shenan- doah County, Virginia, he having been born there in 1796, and died in Ciarksburgh. \'irginia, November 9, 1863, in the 67th year of Iiis age. He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church for more than fifty years. To them were born seven children. 1. Sarah E. Davis, the eldest child of John and Eliza A. Ste^n Davis, was born in Ciarksburgh, Virginia, and died when two years old. 2. ^lary C. Davis, the second daughter of John and Eliza A. Steen Davis, was born in Ciarksburgh, Virginia, and died when two years old. 3. Jane S. Davis, the third daughter of John and Eliza A. Steen Davis, was born in Ciarksburgh, X'irginia. She was mar- ried to A. B. Thorn, and died two weeks afterwards of scarlet fever, aged 21 years. 4. William O. Davis, the fourth child and eldest son of John and Eliza A. Steen Davis, was born in Ciarksburgh. \'ir- ginia, and died when six years old. 5. John J. Davis, the fifth child and second son of John and Eliza A. Steen Davis, was born in Ciarksburgh, Virginia, where he still resides. He is a prominent attorney-at-law. and an elder in the Presbyterian Church. John J. Davis was married. August 21. 1862, to Anna Kennedy, a daughter of W. W. Kcnnedx'. of Baltimore. ^Maryland. To them were born si.x children. /. — Miriam Davis. Lhe eldest child, a daughter of John J. and Anna Kennedy Davis, was born ir. Clarksburgli. X'irginia. and died in infancy. //. — Catherine Estclla Davis, the second daughter of John T- and Anna Kennedy Davis, was born in Ciarksburgh. Vir- ginia, and died when six years old. in. — i.illie Davis, ^he third daughter of Job.n J. and .\nna Kennedy Davis, was born in Ciarksburgh. Virginia. She was married to Hon. John A. Preston, the son of a Scotch- Irish Prc'^bytcrian minister, and is himself an elder in the Presbyterian Church. Ivcsidence. T.cwisburgh. Virginia. ( 2S ) 434 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STKICN FAMILY, IV'. — Emma Davis, the fourth daughter of John J. and Anna Kennedy Davis, was born m Clarksbnrgh, Virginia. V. — Anna H. Davis, the fifth daughter of John J. and Anna Kennedy Davis, was born in Clarksburgh, Virginia. VJ. — John W. Davis, the sixth child and only son of John J. and Anna Kennedy Davis, was born in Clarksburgh, Virginia. He is an attorney-at-law, associated with his father in practice. 6. R. C. Davis, the sixth child and third son of John and Eliza A. Steen Davis, was born in Clarksburgh, Virginia. He is an attorney-at-law. Residence, Louisville, Kentucky. 7. Anna Davis, the seventh and youngest child of John and Eliza A. Steen Davis, was born in Clarksburgh, Virginia. She was married to the Rev. Robert H. Blackford, a Pres- byterian minister. Residence, Hastings, New York. ni. — Sarah Steen, the third daughter of James and Jane Small Steen, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, about 1802. She was married to John Hanway. To them was born one son. I. Col. W. A. Hanway. Residence, Baltimore, Maryland. IV. — Jane Steen, the fourth daughter of James and Jane Small Steen, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, about 1805, and died unmarried. v.: — Margaret Steen, the fifth daughter of James and Jane Small Steen, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, about 1807, and died unmarried. VI. — John A. Steen, the sixth child and only son of James and Jane Small Steen, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, about 1810. He was married in West Virginia, and removed to Ralls County. Missouri, where they afterwards lived and died. PTe was the father of two children. 1. Robert Steen, a son of John A. Steen and wife, was born in Ralls County, Missouri. He was married in Ralls County, Missouri, wliere he brought up a family. 2. Matilda Steen, a daughter of John A. Steen and wife, was born in Ralls County, Missouri, wlierc she was also married and brought np a f'lmily. DESCENDA^JTS OF JAAIfiS STEElN. 435 CHAPTER III. Rose Steen, the third child and eldest daughter of James and Ann Scales Steen, was born in Ballybay, County Alonaghan, Ireland. She removed to America about 1793. She was mar- ried near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to a Mr. Ritchie, and con- tinued to live and died there. Thev had no children. CHAPTER ]\'. Edward Stc^n, the third fan. ilic tourth child of James and Ann Scales Steen, was born in Ballybay, County Monaghan, Ire- land, where he lived and died. He was married in Ireland, and brought up a family. One of his sons came to America. I. — George, A. Steen, a son of Edward Steen and his wife, was born in Ballybay, County Monaghan, Ireland. He removed to America with his uncle, James Steen, about 1793. He became a Colonel in the United States Army, and died about 1865. BOOK THIRTEEN DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT M. STEEN. Robert M. Steen was born in Londonderry, Ireland, Novem- ber i6, 1810, and died at his home, near Sturges, Missouri, Jan- uary 12, 1894, in the 84th year of his age. He was brought to America by his father when a small child. He went to sea when only about eight years of age, and spent his early life there. He was married in Indiana, in 1836, to Jane Culbertson, and removed to Missouri, where he brought up a family of nine children. Robert Mae Steen was the son of a John Steen who was born and brought up in the North of Ireland, and removed with his family to America when his children were very young, and located in Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, where he continued to reside. John Steen had one son at least, in addi- tion to Robert M. Steen, whose name was also John Steen. He, too, resided in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, where it is supposed he brought up his family. Robert Mae vSteen was born in Londonderry, Ireland, November 16. 1810, and died at his home, near Sturges, Mis- souri. January 12, 1894, in the 84th year of his age. When just a small boy, about the year 1818, he ran away from home, and went to sea, where he spent his early life. He never returned to his father's family in Pennsylvania, and had but little knowledge ( 436 ) ' DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT M. STEEN. 437 of them. Robert M. Stecn was married in Gibson County, Indi- ana, in 1836, to Jane Culbertson, a daughter of Andrew Culbert- son, she having been born in Gibson County, Indiana, January 17, 1821. The Culbertsons were originally Scotch Covenanters, who took refuge in the North of Ireland from the persecutions of Claverhouse and others. From Ireland they emigrated to America and settled in Pennsylvania. They are now widely scattered, and live in many States. This family is Scotch-Irish on both sides, and well connected. In 1839 Robert M. Steen and his wife removed to the West and located upon a farm, in Rich Hill Township, Livingston County, Missouri, where they continued to reside, and where they brought up a family of nine children. Airs. Jane Culbertson Steen was still living on this farm in iQoo. The post-office address is Sturges, Missouri. I. — John Andrew Steen, the eldest child, a son of Robert ]\l. and Jane Culbertson Steen, v/as born in Rich Hill Township, Liv- ingston County, Missouri, June 18, 1840. He was named after both of his grandparents — John Steen and Andrew Culbert- son. In i860, when he was twenty years of age, he removed to Texas, and the next year enlisted in the Confederate Army. He served vmder General Bragg during the Civil War, 1861 to 1865. He was badly w.^unded in battle at Richmond, Ken- lucky, and left on the field as dead, but afterwards he was picked up and carried to the hospital, where he was carefully treated by Dr. D. M. Barkley, and finally recovered. He was for many years a prominent attorney-at-law, and County Judge of Concho County, Texas, until his death, October 5, 1899. He was widely known and an influential citizen. Judge John A. Steen was married in Denton County, Texas. January 18, 1871, to Rebecca Frances Manning, she having been born in Springfield, Missom-i, March 4, 1847. They were the parents of six children. Family residence, Paint i\ock, Concho County, Texas. 1. Lewis Manning Steen, the eldest oliild, a son of Judge John A. and Rebecca F, Steen, was born in Denton County, Texas, March 2, 1873. 2. Mary Jane Steen, called "Mamie," the second child and only daughter of Judge John A. and Rebecca F. Steen, was born in Denton County, Texas, April 19, 1874. She was married to a Mr. Thornton about 1808 Residence, Paint Rock. Texas. 438 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEKN FAMILY. 3. Robert Lee Steen, the third child and second son of Judge John A. and Rebecca F. Steen, was born in Denton County, Texas, March 8, 1879. 4. Benjamin Frankhn Steen, the fourth child and third son of Judge John A. and Rebecca F. Steen, was born in Tarrant County, Texas, January 8, 188 t. 5. Peter Smith Steen, the fifth child and fourth son of Judge John A. and Rebecca F. Steen, was born in Tarrant County, Texas, December 15, 1883. 6- Guy Eldon Steen, the sixth and youngest child, the fifth son of Judge John A. and Rebecca F. Steen, was born in Paint Rock, Concho County, Texas, May 31, 1887. II. — Mary Ann Steen, the second child and eldest daughter of Robert M. and Jane Culbertson Steen, was born at the old homestead, near Sturges, Livingston County, Missouri, July 2, 1842, where she still resides with her mother and brother. III. — James Knox Polk Steen, the third child and second son of Robert M. and Jane Culbertson Steen, was born near Stur- ges, Livingston County, Missouri, August i, 1846. He is a successful farmer, and well-known Baptist clergyman. He is unmarried, and resides at the old homestead with his mother and sister. Residence, near Sturges, Missouri. IV. — Robert Taylor Steen, the fourth child and third son of Robert M. and Jane Culbertson Steen, was born near Sturges, Livingston County, Missouri, May 13, 1849. He is a farmer by occupation, and has resided in Missouri, California, Indian Territory, and Texas. He was married in Cottonwood, Cal- lahan County, Texas, August 5, 1877, to Rebecca Nancy Hay- worth, she having been born in Birdville, Tarrant County, Texas, December 15. 1855. To them have been born eight children. The family residence is near London, Kimble County, Texas. 1. Sarah Frances Steen, the eldest child, a daughter of Robert T. and P.ebecca N. Steen, was born in Ste]:)hcns County, Texas, November 25, 1878. 2. Alice Jane Steen, the second daughter of Robert T. and Rebecca N. Steen, was born in Stephens County, Texas, April 4, 1880. 3. Solomon Lee Steen, the third child and eldest son of Robert Ri:v. James K. P. Steen. 1 DKSCF.NDAXTS OF ROBERT ^r. STEEX. 44 1 T. and Rebecca N. Steen, was born in Stephens County, Texas, May 27, 1881. 4. John Henry Steen, the fourth cliild and second son of Robert T. and Rebecca N. Steen, was born in Menard County, Texas. February 4, 1883. 5. Keziah Mary Steen, the fifth child and third daughter of Robert T. and Rebecca N. Steen. was born in Menard County, Texas, September 23, 1884. 6. Martin Robert Steen, the sixth child and third son of Robert T. and Rebecca N. Steen, was born in ^lenard County, Texas, August 7, 1886. 7. Laura Nancy Steen, the seventh child and fourth (daughter of Robert T. and Rebecca X. Steen, was born in Menard County, Texas, July 11, 1890. 8. Paul Napoleon Steen, the eighth child and fourth son of Robert Taylor and Rebecca Nancy Steen, was born in Men- ard County, Texas, August 17, 1894. V. — Letitia Frances Steen, the fifth child and second daughter of Robert M. and Jane Culbertson Steen, was born near Sturges, Livingston County, Missouri, November 9, 1852. She was married in September, 1877, to Jacob ^I. Crowe, he having been born in Illinois, J:inuary 16, 1857. To them were born seven children. Residence, Chula, Livingston County, Mis- souri. 1. Benjamin T^illon Crowe, the eldest child, a son of Jacob AL and Letitia Frances Steen Crowe, was born September 20, 1878. 2. James K. Crowe, the second son of Jacob j\L and Letitia Frances Steen Crowe, was born September 2, 1879. 3. Mary Jane Crowe, the third child and eldest daughter of Jacob I\[. and Letitia Frances Steen Crowe, was born December 5, 1881. 4. Sarah Cleavis Crowe, the fourth child and secc^nd ilaughter of Jacob M. and Letitia Frances Steen Crowe, was born October 23, 1884. 5. George Clarence Crowe, the fiftli child and third son of Tacob ]\I. and Letitia Frances Steen Crowe, was born July I, "1887. 6. Spurgeon Crowe, the sixth child and fourth son of Jacob M. and Letitia Frances Steen Crowe, was born June 26, 1890 4^1-2 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STF.EN FAMILY. 7. Xancy Crowe, the seventh child and third daughter of ■ Jacob M. and Letitia Frances Steen Crowe, was born July 5, 1893. V±. — Sarah Jane Steen, the sixth child and third daughter of Robert AI. and Jane Culbertson Steen, was born near Sturges, Missouri, February 27, 1855, and died August 14, 1871, in the 17th year of her age. A'fl. — W^illiam Alexander Steen. the seventh child and fourth son of Robert ^I. and Jane Culbertson Steen, was born near Sturges, Missouri. April 20, 1857, and died September 7, 1876, in the 20th year of his age. VTII. — George Washington Steen, the eighth child and fifth son of Robert M. and Jane Ctilbertson Steen. was born near Stur- ges, Missouri. May 22, 1859. He is a farmer by occupation. He was married in Livingston County, Missouri, March 14, 1886, to Elizabeth Uhlmacher, she having been born in Hart- ford, Wisconsin, July 7, 1861. To them were born three chil- dren. Family residence, near Sturges, Missouri. 1. Fay Steen, the eldest child, a son of George W. and Eliza- beth U. Steen, was born April 9, 1887. 2. Robert Nicholas Steen, the second son of George W. and Elizabeth U. Steen, was born March 21, 1889. 3. Neva Steen, the third child and only daughter of George Washington and Elizabeth Uhlmacher Steen, was born May 29, 1892. IX. — Francis Marion Steen, the ninth and youngest child, the sixth son of Robert M. and Jane Culbertson Steen, was born near vSturges, Livingston County, Missouri, August 22. 1862. He is by occupation a farmer. He was married in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri, X'ovember 21. 1888, to Mary Elizabeth Anderson, she having been born in Livingston County, Missouri, September 6, 1868. To them have been born four children. Family residence, near Chillicothe, Mis- souri. 1. Allen M. Steen, the eldest child, a son of Francis M. and Mary E. Steen, was born near Chillicothe, Missouri, X^ovem- ber 2, 1889. 2. Alta May Steen, the second cliiKl and only daughter of Francis M. and Mary E. Steen, was born near Chillicothe, Missouri, February 27, 1891. DESCENDANTS OF ROUERT M. STEEN. 4^.3 3. James Earl Steen, the third child and second son of Francis M. and Mary E. Steen, was born near Chillicothe, ^lissouri, July 7, 1893. 4. Lucian LeRoy Steen, the fourth child and third son of Francis Alarion and ]\Iary E4izabeth Steen, was born near Chillicothe, Missouri, April i, 1895. I BOOK FOURTEEN. DESCENDAXTS OF JAMES STEEX. James Steen was born in Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland, in 1 714, where he spent a long and useful life. He was mar- ried to a Miss Hollinger, and brought up a large family. He was thrown from his buggy by a runaway horse in 1796, from the effects of which he died, in the 82d year of his age. James Sieen w-as born in Antrim, County Antrim. Ireland, in the Province of Ulster, in 1714, and there spent a long and useful life. He had a brother who lived in the same locality whose name w^as Alexander Steen, an influential citizen. See Book Fifteen. James Steen was married to a Miss Hollinger. and brought up a family of several children. He was thrown from a buggy by a nmaway horse, from the effects of which he died, in 1796, in the 82d year of his age. This branch of the Steen family came into Ireland with Oliver Cromwell, the Scotts, and Livingstons, non- Conformist Scotch ministers, who left vScotland in the days of persecution and settled first in Killinsky, in County Down, and afterwards located at Antrim, in the county of the same name. They w^ere staunch Presbyterians, and descended from a Scotch Presbyterian minister, and continued to have representatives of the family in the ministry. To James Stccn and his wife were { 444 ) DESCENDANTS OF TAMES STEEN. 445 born several cliildren, one of whom was named Silas Steen, whose record is q,"iven below. CHAPTER I. Silas Steen, a son of James and Hollinger Steen. was born in Antrim, in the County of Antrim, and Province of Ulster, Ireland, in 1757, where he continued to reside until his death, in 1827, aged about 70 years. He was married to Agnes Scott. about 1778, and brought up a family of five children. I. — Jane Steen. the eldest child, a daughter of Silas and Agnes Scott Steen, was born in Antrim, Coimty Antrim, Ireland, in 1779. She w^as married to James ]\IcNealy, and brought up a family of ten children, as follows: 1. James McNealy. 2. John McNealy. 3. Silas McNealy. 4. George McNealy. 5. Joseph McNealy. 6. McNealy. 7. Nancy McNealy. 8. Jane McNealy. 9. Margaret McNealy. 10. Anne McNealy, who married a Air. P>ashfi)rd. by whom she had at least two children, as follows: /. — Charles B.nshford, who lived in Scotland and died there. II. — John Bashford, who married Rebecca Hughes. To them were born five children, as follows: 1. Margaret Bashford. who married a Mr. Cooper, wlio died. She is now a widow, residing in New York State. 2. 1^'annie Bashford, wlu^ married a Mr. Stokes, who died. She IS now a widow, residing in Ik'lfast, Ireland. J. Jane Bashford. who married a yiv. Morton. To tliem 446 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STiiilvN FAMILY. were born at least three children, as follows, all of whom are now dead: a. James Morton. b. William Morton. c. Joseph Morton. 4. Rebecca Bashford, who is now ?. teacher in New York State. 5. Agnes Bashford, who novv? lives in Belfast, IrelaiKl. II. — James Steen, the second child and eldest son of Silas and Agnes Scott vSteen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, in 1781. He removed to America, about 1810, to join an uncle by the name of Scott, who was then an Adjutant General in the British Army, at Montreal, Canada. On the vessel in which he crossed the ocean was a family by the name of Campbell, with whom he became intimately acquainted, and afterwards mar- lied a daughter of this fam.ily. Her name was Sarah Camp- bell, called "Sallie." After the death of hie uncle he removed tO' Vicksburgh, Mississippi, and thence to Natchez, Mississippi, or vice versa. We have no record of his children. HI. — Elizabeth Steen, the third child and second daughter of Silas and Agnes Scott Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, in 1784. vShe was married to Job Foster, and died in 1840, aged about 56 years. To Job and Elizabeth Steen Foster were born six children, a^; follows: 1. Anne Foster, who married a Mr. Magee. 2. Robert Foster. 3. Sophia Foster. 4. Jane Eliza Foster. 5. Margaret Foster. 6. Joseph Foster. After the death of their mother, the younger children removed to England with their father. IV. — Margaret Steen, tlie fourth cliik! and third daughter of Silas and Agnes Scott Steen, was born in Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland, February 23, 1788. She was married by the Rev. Mr. Montgomery, of Antrim, Ireland, in June, 1816, to John Steen. a son of William and Mary Gill Steen, and a grandson of Alexander and Jane Stewart Steen. Hence INIargarct Steen and her husband were l)oth descended bv dift'crcnt lines from DESCEX.OAXTS OF JAMES STEEN. 447 the same great-grandfather Stecn. and were second cousins. They continued to reside in Antrim, Ireland, as long as they lived. Margaret Steen died December 9. 1863, aged 75 years,. 9 months and 18 days. John Steen was born in Antrim, Ire- land, in February. 1787. and lived to a good old age. He was a noted singer in his day, having been trained in voice culture m England in his early years. He was precentor in a large church in Antrim for more than forty years. He had many tempting offers to go to other places, and sing in other churches of dififerent denominations, but nothing could tempt him away. -A writer, in speaking of him, says- "I only voice the senti- ment of others when I say that 1 never heard such volume and sweetness of voice combined." To John and Margaret Steen were born nine children, and all brought u]) in the fear of t!ie Lord. 1. ]\Iargaret Steen, tlie eldest child, a daughter of John and Margaret Steen. was born in Antrim. Ireland. June 9, 1818, and died in Belfast, Ireland. February 5. 1853. She was never married. 2. Anne Steen. the second daughter of John and Margaret Steen. was born in Antrim, County Antrim, and Province of Ulster, Ireland. January 20, 1820. She removed to America in 1857, resided for a time in San Francisco, and finally made her home with her sister, at 767 Alice Street, Oakland, California. She died ^lay 25, 1893, aged y}) year.-;. 4 months and 5 days. She was an aniial)le. d.evout. and useful Chris- tian woman. 3. Dorothea vSteen, the third daughter of John and Margaret Steen. was born in .Antrim. Ireland, December 21, 1821, and died in Belfast. Ireland, October 19. 1852, aged 30 vears, 10 months and 2 davs. 4. Kliza Steen. the fourth daughter of John and Margaret Steen. was born in Antrim. County Antrim, in the Province of rister. Ireland. June 22. 1824. and died in ( )akland. Cali- fornia, on Sabbath, December 10, 1899. '-" the full hoi)e of a glorious resurrection. The funeral took place the following Wednesday, and her body was tenderly laid awav to rest in the cemetery. She was married bv the Rev. Mr. Karlv. in .\ntrini. Ireland. August 24. 1843. to John Johnson, and tile same year removed to .\merica. Thev were devout Christians and useful citizens. l\'nnily resilience. 767 .Alice 448 ErOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. Street, ( )akland, California. They are tlie parents of the following four children: /. — John Steen Jchnscn, the eldest child, a son of John and Eliza Steen Johnson, was born in San Francisco, Cali- fornia, April 17, i years, 4 months and 5 days. She was never married, and was an amiable, devout and useful Christian woman, a member of the Methodist Epis- copal Church at the time of her death. 3. Dorothea Steen, the third daughter of John and Margaret Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, December 21, 1821, and died in Belfast, Ireland, October 19, 1852, aged 30 years, 10 months and 2 days. She was never married. 4. Eliza Steen, the fourth daughter of John and Margaret Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, June 22, 1824, and died at the family residence, in Oakland, California, on the holy Sabbath, December 10, 1899, in the sure and certain hope of a glorious immortality. Her funeral took place on Wed- nesday, December 13, and her body was tenderly laid away to rest until the re.'iurrection morning. She was married in Antrim, Ireland, by the Rev. Mr. Early, of that place, August 24, 1843, to John Johnson. The same year of their mar- riage they removed to California, in the United States of America. For some time they resided in San Francisco, and afterwards located at 767 Alice Street, Oakland, California, where the family still resides. They are all faithful and devout Christians, active members of the Methodist Epis- copal Church. To John and Eliza Steen Johnson were born the following four children: /. — John Steen Johnson, the eldest son of John and Eliza Steen Johnson, was born in San Francisco, California, April 17, 1852. He was married, April 15, 1879. to Annie Neff Vandcrslice Residence, Oakland, California. To them were born five children, as follows: DESCENDANTS OF ALEXANDER STEEN. 457 1. Milton Francis Johnson was born June 27, 1881. 2. Alice Jane Johnson was born October 15, 1883. J. Elva May Johnson was born May 28, 1885. 4. Gertrude Sherman Johnson was born July 31, 1887, and died March 8, 1889. 5. Alma Vanderslice Johnson was born January 17, 1889. //. — Thomas Alexander Johnson, the second son of John and Eliza Steen Johnson, was born in San Francisco, Cali- fornia, May 17, 1859, and died November 7, 1859, aged 5 months and 21 days. ///. — Annie Margaret Johnson, the third child and eldest daughter of John and Eliza Steen Johnson, was born in San Francisco, California, July 23, 1862 — a teacher. Residence, Oakland, California. IV . — Alice Mary Johnson, the fourth child, the second and youngest daughter of John and Eliza Steen Johnson, was born in Oakland, California, September 19, 1864. She was married in Oakland, California, June 5. i8qo, to George B. M. Gray. Residence, Oakland, California. To them were born the following children: J. Harold Granville Gray was born in Oakland, Cali- fornia, May 5, 1894. 2. Everett Johnson Gray was born in Oakland, California, December 29, 1895. ?. Gerald Harry Gray was born in Oakland, California.. May 26, 1899. Fannie Steen (or Frances), the fifth daughter of John and Margaret Steen, was born and died in Antrim, Ireland, in September, 1825. Fannie Steen (or Frances), the second child of the same name (the former having died when only a few days old), and the sixth daughter of John and Margaret Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, August 23, 1826. She removed to America in early life, and lived in San Francisco. California, where she was married by the Rev. William A. Scott, D.D., September 10, 1856, to Reuel Robinson, of Mt. Vernon, Maine. Residence, South Seattle, Washington. To Reuel and Fannie Steen Robinson were born the following three children: 458 BIOv-JRAPHY OF THK STEEN FAMILY.. /. — Clara Eleanor Robinsorijtke eldest child, a daughter of Reu^K'ii^f^ Frances (Fannie) Steen Robinson, was born in Seattle,- , Washington, June 29, 1859. She was married, , , ]\Iay 22, ,1884, to F. A. Detering. Residence, South Seat- tle, Washington. To F. A. and Clara. E/ Detering were born the follown'ng children : jr. Clara Eleanor 'Detering was born in South Seattle, ' , Washington, May 8, 1886. ;,„ , 2. 5-euel Frederick Detering was born in ; South Seattle, Washington, April 10, 1892, and died June 16, 1892, aged 2 months and 6 days. ,, //.- — Walter Steen Robinson, the second child and only son , . of Reuel and Frances (Fannie) Steen Robinson, was born in South Seattle, Washington, June 20, 1861, and died June ic, 1862, aged i year, lacking 10 days. . , III. — Frances Matilda Robinson, the third, child and second • daughter of Reuel and Frances Steen Robinson, was born in South Seattle, Washington, April 9, 1866. Residence, South Seattle, .Washington. - 7. Matilda Steen, the seventh daughter of John and" Margaret Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, June 13, 1830. She early removed to America, and resided in San Francisco, Califor- nia, where she v/as married by the R.ev. William A. Scott, D.D., October 16, 1857, to Thomas Henderson, of Oak- land, California. She died at their home in Oakland, Cali- fornia, April 10, 1875, aged 44 years, 9 months and 28 days. Family residence, Oakland, California. To Thomas and ' Matilda Steen Henderson were born four children, as fol- lows: /. — John Henry Henderson, the eldest son of Thomas and Matilda Steen Henderson, was born in Oakland, Califor- nia> September 21, 1858. Residence, Oakland, California. //. — William Steen Henderson, the second son of Thomas and Matilda Steen Henderson, was born in Oakland. California, February 11, i860, and died in February. 1866, aged 6 years. ///. — George Logan Henderson, the third son of Thomas and Matilda. Steen Henderson, was born in Oakland, .Cali- fornia, March 6, 1863. He was married, July 18, 18^9, to DESCKNiy.WrS ' OF ALEXANDER STEEX. 459. Bessie Bostwick Graves. Residence, Oakland, California. To them were born five children, as follows: 1. Henry Bryant Henderson was born in Oakland, Cali- fornia, August 31, 1890. .. 2. Geo4-ge Logan Henderson was born October 14, 1891. 9. Donald William Henderson was born March 17, 1894. 4. Aluriel Henderson was born October 31, 1895. > 5. Dorothy Steen Henderson was born April 12, 1^99. ' IV. — Frances Matilda Henderson, the fourth child and onlv 'laughter of Thomas and Matilda Steen Henderson, was born in Oakland, California. March 24, 1866. She Was married, March 29. 1900, to William Edgar Beck. Resi- dence, Oakland, Caiifornia. 8. William John Steen, the eighth child and only son of John and IMargaret Steen, w^as born in Antrim. Ireland. Februarv I. 1832. He removed to America in 1848, and lived in San Francisco, California, for some time. He died, unmarried, at Calistoga' Springs. Napa County, California. June 13, i860, aged 2y years, 8 months and 12 days-. 9. Eleanor Steen. the ninth child and eighth daughter of John and Margaret Steen. was born in Antrim, Ireland. July 19, 1835. and diea in Belfast, Ireland, December 11. 1897, aged . 62 y^ars, 4 months and 22 days. She was married, June 12, 1865, to John Williamson, who died'several years ago. They resided in Belfast, Ireland,, but never had any, children. III. — Dorothea Steen. the third child and second daughter of William and ]\Iary Gill Steen. was born in Antrim. Ireland, about 1789. She was married to Robert Adams. In 1823 Robert and Dorothea Steen Adams removed to the United .States of America. When they had reached this country with their family, and were landing at their destination, Mrs. Doro- thea Steen Adams, with, a little babe in her arms, fell from the gangplank into the sea and was drowned, but the child was rescued. To Robert and Dorothea Steen Adams were born the following six children : /. — Robert Adams. //. — John Adams. Illr — William Adams. , • IV. — Samuel Adams. 460 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEKN FAMILY. V. — ^Margaret Adams. VI. — Eliza Adams, who married a Mr. Harris, and resided with her family in Mobile, Alabama. IV. — Margaret Steen, the fourth child and third daughter of Wil- liam and Mary Gill Steen, was born in Antrim. Ireland, about 1792. She was married to Alexander Riddell, about 1818, and died in 1876, aged about 82 years. To Alexander and Mar- garet Steen Riddell were born the following four children : /.—Robert Riddell. //. — Sarah Riddell, who married a Mr. Miller. ///.—George Riddell. IV. — Mary Riddell, who married a Mr. Williamson, and lived in Belfast, Ireland. She is now a widow. V. — Alexander Steen, the fifth child and second son of William arid Mary Gill Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, about 1794. He was married to Eliza Johnson, a niece of Martha Johnson, who had become his father's second wife. To Alexander and Eliza Johnson Steen were born the following children: 1. James Steen, the eldest son of Alexander and Eliza Johnson Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, about 1826, and lived and died in that locality. 2. John Steen, the second son of Alexander and Eliza Johnson Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, about 1829. He was married and removed to Wolverhampton, England, where he carried on the book and stationery trade, and where he died. He was the father of four children, two sons and two daughters, as follows: /. — Alfred Steen, the eldest son of John Steen, and a grand- son of Alexander and Eliza Johnson Steen, died at the home of Mrs. Martha Steen Blair, his grandfather's sister, and his body was buried in the Antrim cemetery. //. — John Dunbar Steen, the second son of John Steen, and a grandson of Alexander and Eliza Johnson Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland. He was married by the Rev. J. R. Stratton, at Stevens, Kirkstall, England, about 1893, to Maud Crowe, the third daughter of George Francis Crowe, of Kirkstall, Leeds, England. John D. Steen is engaged in the book and stationery trade at Wolverhampton, England. DKSCENDANTS OP ALEXANDER STEEN. 46 I ///. — Lucy Elizabeth Steen, called "Lily," was born in Antrim, Ireland. Residence, Wolverhampton, England. IV. — Kate Annie Ellen Steen, called "Kittie," a daughter of John Steen, and a sister of John D. Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, and resides with her brother, at Wolver- hampton. England. 3. Mary Steen, the third child and eldest daughter of Alexan- der and Eliza Johnson Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, about 183 1. After the death of her father she removed with her mother and hei two youngest children, to Queensland, Australia. 4. William Steen, the fourth child and third son of Alexander and Eliza Johnson Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, about 1833. After his father's death he removed with his mother and his sisters, Mary and Margaret, to Queensland, Austra- lia. He afterwards located in New Zealand. 5. Margaret Steen. the fifth child and second daughter of Alexander and Eliza Johnson Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, about 1835. After the death of her father she removed with her mother, her brother William, and sister Mary to Queensland, Australia. VI. — Thomasina Steen, the sixth child and fourth daughter of William and Mary Gill Steen. was born in Antrim. Ireland, about 1796. She was married to a Mr. Young, and died in 1876, aged about 80 years. VII. — William Steen, the seventh child and third son of William Steen, but his eldest child by his second wife, Martha Johnson Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, about 1809. and died in 1874, aged about 65 years. VIII. — Anne Steen, the eighth child of William Steen, the sec- ond child and eldest daughter by his second wife, Martha Johnson Steen. was born in Antrim, Ireland, about 18 13. She was married to a Mr. Shannon, and died in 1887, aged 74 years. IX. — Martha Steen, the ninth child and sixth daughter of Wil- liam Steen. but the third child and second daughter by his sec- ond wife. Martha John.son Steen, was born in Antrim. Ireland, about 1815. She was married to a Mr. Blair, and died in 1889. aged about 74 years. She was the mother of the following children: ^62 BIOGRAPHY OP THE) STEEN FAMILY. . I. Anne Blair was born in Antrim, Ireland. She was married to a Mr. Anderson. She is now a widow, with one daugh- ter. : 2. William Blair was born in Antrim, Ireland. He now car- ries on his father's business as a cabinet-maker, and superin- tends a farm left by his uncle Williamj. 3. Hester Blair was born in Antrim, Ireland, and now resides with her brother there. CHAPTER II. Frances Steen, called "Fannie," the second child, the eldest daughter of Alexander and Jane Stewart Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, about 1765. She was married to Robert Craig, and brought up a family of four children, as follows: I. — Margaret Craig, who married Joseph McLariman, and brought up a family of children. Their daughter, Ann McLari- man, died in 1893, very old. At that time two others of their children were still living. II. — Sarah Craig, the second daughter of Robert and Frances Steen Craig, who m.arried James Murdock and brought up a family of children. III. — Samuel Craig, the third child and eldest son of Robert and Frances Steen Craig, was born in 1794. He was married and brought up a large family of children, who are now widely scattered. He has one daughter living in Glasgow, Scotland. Samuel Craig died in November, 1890, aged 96 years. He was quite-strong and active until after he was 90 years old. TV. — John Craig, the fourth and youngest child of Robert and Frances Steen Craig, died many years ago. DESCENDANTS .OF ALEXANDER STEEN. 463 CHAPTER III. John Steen, the third child and second son of Alexander and Jane Stewart Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, about 1768. He was married and had two daughters, brought up in England, as follows: I. — Jane Steen, the eldest daughter of John Steen. and a grand- daughter of Alexander and Jane Stewart Steen, was married . to a Mr. Fogg, but left no children. II. — Fannie Steen, the second daughter of John Steen, died unmarried. CHAPTER IV. Jane Steen. the fourth child and second daughter of Alex- ander and Jane Stewart Steen. was born in Antrim, Ireland, about 1770. She was married to Robert Alexander, principal of the Male Department of the Lancastrian School in Antrim. She was principal of the Girls' Department in the same institution, which position she held until her death, in 18 10, when she was about forty years of age. To Robert and Jane Steen Alexander were born the following six children: I. — John Alexander was born in Antrim, Ireland, about 1702, and afterwards held his father's position as principal of the Lancastrian School. He married a Miss Forbes, of Antrim, and removed to England, where he received a lucrative posi- tion in the British Excise. II. — James Alexander, the second son of Robert and Jane Steen Alexander, was born in Antrim, about 179=;. He removed to ' the United States of America in 1827 or 1828, anrl probably set- tled in Baltimore, Maryland. 464 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEUN FAMILY. III. — Hannah Alexander, the third child and elder daughter of Robert and Jane Steen Alexander, was bom in Antrim, Ire- land, about 1797. She was never married, and made her home with her brother John. IV. — Robert Alexander, the fourth child and third son of Robert and Jane Steen Alexander, was born in Antrim, Ireland, about the year 1800. He removed to the United States of America with his brother James, in 1827 or 1828. He located in Balti- more, Maryland, where the two brothers kept a shoe store. He was married in Baltimore, but died soon afterwards. V. — William Alexander, the fifth child and fourth son of Robert and Jane Steen Alexander, was born in Antrim, Ireland, about 1803. He joined the British Arm.y, and died young. A^I. — Jane Alexander, the sixth child, the second and younger daughter of Robert and Jane Steen Alexander, was born in Antrim, Ireland, about 1805. She was never married, and always made her home with her eldest brother John. CHAPTER V. James Steen. the fifth child and third son of Alexander and Jane Stewart Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, in 1773, and died about 1854, in the 8ist year of his age. He was married, and brought up a family of children. He was ordained as a min- ister of the Gospel rather late in life. He was the assistant pastor, perhaps for fifteen years, of an Independent Congregation at Donaghmore, under the Rev. Mr. Hanson. He was an earnest Christian, and held in high esteem by those who knew him. The Rev. James Steen was the father of the following four children: T. — Alexander Steen — TI. — James Steen — III. — Tliomas Steen — who removed to the United States of America between the years 1830 and 1832. Alexander Steen and James Steen both died comparatively young, but Thomas Steen lived to be DESCENDAXTS OF ALEXANDER STEEN. 465 advanced in life, and for many years kept "The Planters' Hotel" in New Orleans, Louisiana. IV. — John Steen, the fourth and youngest son of the Rev. James Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, where he continued to reside. CHAPTER VI. Steen, a son of Alexander and Jane Stewart Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland, about 1775. He was married, and brought up a family. Among his children there was one whose name was James, and he was generally known as "James Steen of Clady." He owned a '"Bleaching Green" at Clady, which was only a few miles from Antrim. To this James Steen of Clady, who was a grandson of Alexander and Jane Stewart Steen, the following seven children were born: I. — John Steen. II. — James Steen. III. — Henry Steen. IV. — William. Steen. V. — Alexander Steen, who succeeded his father in the bleaching business for a time, but afterwards went into the grain trade. He spent his whole life on his father's old place at Clady. where he died. He was a large man, over six feet high, very hand- some, genial, warm-hearted, and "every inch a Steen." He was married and had four children, as follows: 1. Eleanor Steen, who was married to Walter Campbell, of Belfast, Ireland. 2. Elizabeth Steen. who died young. 3. Mary Steen, who died in youth. 4. Margaret Steen. VI. — Elizabeth Steen, a daughter of "James Steen of Clady," was married to a Mr. Hunter, who at that time kept a wholesale rnd retail dry goods store. (80) 466 BIOGRAPHY OF THE ST£lvN FAMILY. VII. — Mary Steen, another daughter of "James Steen of Clady," was married to a Mr. Boyd. They had no children. CHAPTER VII. Mary Steen, the seventh child of Alexander and Jane Stewart Steen, was born in Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland, probably about 1780. She was married to Thomas Wright. They had no children. CHAPTER VIII. Jane Steen, another daughter of Alexander Steen, was born in Antrim, Ireland. She was married to John Bruce, by whom she had two children, as follows: I. — John Bruce, tlie eldest son of John and Jane Steen Bruce, was born in Antrim, County of Antrim, Ireland. He was married to a Miss Hanna. To John and Hanna Bruce were born three sons and one daughter, who left Antrim before 1820. John Bruce, the eldest son of John and Jane Steen Bruce, was married a second time to Mary Martin, by whom he had four children, all born in Antrim, and all of them remarkably handsome. 5. Alexander Bruce was born in 1781, and was never mar- ried. 6. Sarah Bruce was born about 1805. She was married to William Leetch, who was proprietor of the "Antrim Arms Hotel." She died in 1800, aged about 85 years. 7. Mary Bruce was born in 1808 : was never married. She lived in Antrim, and died in !\Tay, 1892, aged 84 years. DESCKXDAXTS OF ALEXANDER STEEN. 467 8. Matilda Bruce was born in 1810, and was never married. She died about 1884, aged 74 years. II. — Fannie Bruce, the second child of John and Jane Steen Bruce, was born in Antrim, Ireland. She w^as married to Thomas Johnson, who ow^ned a paper mill at Bogshead, near Antrim. To them were born the following five children: 1. Esther Johnson, who was married. 2. Jane Johnson, who married a ]\Ir. Brown, and had three daughters, all dead. 3. John Johnson, who married a Aliss Charters and died rather young, leaving one daughter. 4. James Johnson, who married a Miss Johnson and died early in life. 5. Thomas Johnson, who married Martha ^lagee, a daughter of James and Mary Steen Magee. He is now dead, but his wife resides in Belfast, Ireland, with a son, Thomas Johnsons and a sfranddausfhter. BOOK SIXTEEI DESCENDANTS OF DAVID STEEN. David Steen was born in County Londonderry, Ireland, and twice married. Some of his descendants came to America, and resided in New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. David Steen was born in the County of Londonderry, Ire- land, and lived at Terrydromont. His father was probably the James Steen who lived in Ireland, and whose second wife was named McGeorge, so that there were two sets of children. David Steen was married and brought up his family in Ireland, consist- ing of nine children, some of whom emigrated to the United States of America, but he spent his whole life in Ireland, and died there, it is said, at the age of 103 years. CHAPTER I I. — James Steen, the eldest son of David Steen, was born about 1800. Lived and died in Ireland. II. — Martha Steen. the second child and eldest daughter of David Steen, was born in the Countv of Londonderry, Ireland, about ( 408 ) . DESCENDANTS OF DAVID STEEN. 469 1803. She emigrated with her brother to America, and resided first in the State of New York, in Livingston County, and afterwards came with her brother into Pennsylvania. III. — Ellen Steen, the third child and second daughter of David Steen, was born in the County of Londonderry, Ireland, about 1805. She emigrated to America with her brother William and two of her sisters. IV. — Margaret Steen, the fourth child and third daughter of David Steen, was born in the County of Londonderry, Ireland, about 1807, and spent her whole life there. V. — Mary Ann Steen, the fifth child and fourth daughter of David Steen, was born in the County of Londonderry, Ireland, about 1809. She emigrated to America with her brother William and her two sisters, Martha and Ellen Steen, and all first lived in Livingston County, New York, and afterwards in Butler County, Pennsylvania. VI. — Jane Steen, the sixth child and fifth daughter of David Steen, was born in the County of Londonderry, Ireland, about 181 1, where she lived and died. VII. — Eliza Steen, the seventh child and sixth daughter of David Steen, was born in the County of Londonderry, Ireland, about J814, and spent her whole life there. VIII. — William Wilson Steen, the eighth child and second son of David Steen, was born in the County of Londonderry. Ire- land, in March, 1816, and died at Conoquenessing, Butler County, Pennsylvania, May 26, 1886, in the 71st year of his age. In his early life William W. Steen removed from Ireland and came into the United States of America, bringing with him three of his sisters, Martha, Ellen, and Mary Ann, and located first in Livingston County, New York. They afterwards removed to Conoquenessing, Butler County, Pennsylvania, where they all continued until death. William W. Steen was married in York Center, Livingston County, New York, June 23, 1840, to Jane Conley, she having been born in the County of Londonderry, Ireland, April 26, 1822. To them were born the following twelve children : I. David C. Steen, the eldest son of William W. and Jane Conley Steen, was born at York Center, Livingston County, New York, May 6, 1841. In the American Civil War he j^jo BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. enlisted in the army, and was killed in battle at Weldon, Vir- ginia, August 19, 1864, in the 24th year of his age. 2. Daniel Steen, the second son of William W. and Jane Con- ley Steen, was born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Penn- sylvania, August 28, 1842, and is by occupation a farmer. He was married at Waterford, Erie County, Pennsylvania, January 7, 1869, to Elizabeth M. King, she having been born at Waterford, Pennsylvania, November 22, 1858. Resi- dence, Waterford, Erie County, Pennsylvania. To them were born the following five children, all born near Water- ford, Pennsylvania. I. — William King Steen, the eldest child of Daniel and Eliza- beth M. Steen, was born May i, 1871. Residence, Water- ford, Pennsylvania. //. — Inez Jane Steen, the second child and eldest daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth M. Steen, was born November 28, 1872, and died April 27, 1879, aged 6 years, 4 months and 29 days. ///. — James McConnell Steen, the third child and second son of Daniel and Elizabeth M. Steen, was born February 5, 1874, and died May 4, 1879, aged 5 years, 2 months and 29 days. IV. — lona Laverne Steen, the fourth child and second daugh- ter of Daniel and Elizabeth M. Steen, was born May 8, 1876. Residence, Waterford, Pennsylvania. V. — Reid Wilson Steen, the fifth and youngest child, and the third son of Daniel and Elizabeth M. Steen, was born December 8, 1878. Residence, Waterford, Pennsylvania. 5. Ellen Elizabeth vSteen, the third child and eldest daughter of William W. and Jane Conley Steen, was born at Conoque- nessing, Butler County, Pennsylvania, October 14, 1844. She was married at the same place, June 30, 1870, to Hiram Graham. To them were born the following ten children: /. — Jennie Theressa Graham, the eldest child of Hiram and Ellen E. Steen Graham, was born May i, 1871. //. — Lizzie Idonia Graham, the second daughter of Hiram and Ellen E. Steen Graham, was born October 11, 1872. ///. — William Alexander Graham, the third child and eldest son of Hiram and Ellen E. Steen Graham, was born June 18, 1874. DESCENDANTS OF DAVID* STEEN; 47 1 II \ — Laura Fantasia Graham, the fourth child and third daughter of HirariT and Ellen E. Steen Graham, was born March 16, 1876. V. — Hiram AIcKee Graham, the fifth child and second son of Hiram and Ellen E. Steen Graham, was born October 18, 1878. VI. — Harriet Vestiha Graham, the sixth child and fourth daughter of Hiram and Ellen E. Steen Graham, was born June 17, 1880. Vlf. — Margaret Ellen Graham, the seventh child and fifth daughter of Hiram and Ellen E. Steen Graham, was born May 9, 1882. VIII. — Raney Graham, the eighth child and third son of Hiram and Ellen E. Steen Grahcim, was born November 8, 1884, and died June 8, 1886, aged i year and 7 months. IX. — Sidney Bertha Graham, the ninth child and sixth daughter of Hiram and Ellen E. Steen Graham, was born December 6, 1887. A'. — John Steen Graham, the tenth child and fourth son of Hiram and Ellen E. Steen Graham, was born June 24, 1890. Nancy Steen, the fourth child and second daughter of Wil- liam W. and Jane Conley Steen, was born at Conoqueness- ing. Butler County, Pennsylvania. December 21, 1846. She was married at the same place, January 22, 1872, to Jacob Cleffer Brandon. To them were born the following ten children. Residence, Grove City, Mercer County, Penn- sylvania. /. — Dora Estella Brandon, the eldest child of Jacob C. and Nancy Steen Brandon, was born December 28. 1872, and died December 24, 1878, aged 5 years, 11 months and 26 days. //. — William John Brandon, the second child and eldest son of Jacob C. and Xancv Steen Brandon, was born March 3, 1874. ///. — Jennie Elmina Brandon, the third child and second daughter of Jacob C. and Nancy Steen Brandon, was bom October 28, 1876. 47.2 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. /F.-^Cameron Galbreath Brandon, the fourth child and sec- ond son of Jacob C. and Nancy Steen Brandon, was bom April Q.'j, 1878. V . — Raymond Arthur Brandon, the fifth child and third son of Jacob C. and Nancy Steen Brandon, was born July 19, 1881, and died July 18, 1882, aged i year, lacking one day. VI. — Tina Lovetta Brandon, the sixth child and third daugh- ter of Jacob C. and Nancy Steen Brandon, was born Feb- ruary 25, 1883, and died January 10, 1884, aged 10 months and 15 days. VII. — Ethel Claire Brandon, the seventh child and fourth daughter of Jacob C. and Nancy Steen Brandon, was born November 6, 1884. Vlll. — Ora Dight Brandon, the eighth child and fifth daugh- ter of Jacob C. and Nancy Steen Brandon, was born Octo- ber 13, 1886. IX. — Maggie Marie Brandon, the ninth child and sixth daughter of Jacob C. and Nancy Steen Brandon, was born August 21, 1888, and died July 22, 1889, aged 11 months and I day. X. — Loyal Jamison Brandon, the tenth child and fourth son of Jacob C. and Nancy Steen Brandon, was born Septem- ber 16, 1890. 5. Martha Steen, the fifth child and third daughter of William W. and Jane Conley vSteen, was born at Conoquenessing, Butler County, Pennsylvania, September 2, 1849. She was married at the same place, October 2, 1877, to John M. Rose. To them were born five children, as follows. Residence, Conoquenessing, Butler County, Pennsylvania. /. — Levi M. Rose, the eldest child of John M. and Martha- Steen Rose, was born December 2, 1878. 77. — William W. Rose, the second son of John M. and Martha Steen Rose, was born May 3, 1880. 777. — David Irwin Rose, the third son of John AL and Martha Steen Rose, was born October 31, 1881. IV . — Nora Violetta Rose, the fourth child and only daughter of John M. and Martha Steen Rose, was born November 22, 1884. DESCENDANTS OF DAVID STEEN. 473, V. — Samuel Hall Rose, the fifth child and fourth son of John M. and Martha Steen Rose, was born September 30^ 1886. 6. Mary Steen, the sixth child and fourth daughter of William W. and Jane Conley Steen. was born at Conoquenessing, Butler County, Pennsylvania, September 26. 1850, and died February- 25, 1857, aged 6 years, 4 months and 29 days. 7. Harriet Steen, the seventh child and fifth davighter of Wil- liam W. and Jane Conley Steen, was born at Conoqueness- ing, Pennsylvania, January 26, 1854, and died February 23,^ 1863, aged 9 years and 2y days. 8. Mary Jane Steen, the eighth child and sixth daughter of William W. and Jane Conley Steen, was born at Conoque- nessing, Pennsylvania, May 3, 1856. 9. Sarah A Steen, the ninth child and seventh daughter of William W. and Jane Conley Steen, was born at Conoque- nessing, Pennsylvania, May 11, 1858, and died February 21, 1863, aged 4 years, 9 months and 10 days. 10. William J. Steen, the tenth child and third son of William W. and Jane Conley Steen, was born in Conoquenessing. Pennsylvania, May 28, 1860, and died February 21, 1863, aged 2 years, 8 months and 24 days. 11. James Henderson Steen, the eleventh child and fourth son of William and Jane Conley Steen, w-as born at Conoque- nessing, Pennsylvania, March 8, 1863. He was married October 30. 1888, to Emma Lissa Roder, who died March 26, 1892. To them was born one child, as follows. Resi- dence, Conoquenessing, Pennsylvania. /. — Willa May Steen, the only child of James H. and Emma Lissa Steen, was born at Conoquenessing, Pennsylvania, March 11, 1892. 12. Samuel R. Steen, the twelfth child and fifth son of Wil- liam Wilson and Jane Conley Steen, was born at Conoque- nessing, Butler County, Pennsylvania, April 25, 1865, and died September 5, 1890, aged 25 years, 4 months and 20 days. He was married, February 8, 1888. to Milla Nora Graham. To them w^ere born the following two children : /• — Orrio Henderson Steen. the eldest son of Samuel R. and' Milla Xora Steen, was born February 15, 1889. 474 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMltY. //.—Norman Edmund Steen, the second son of Samuel R. and Milla Nora Steen, was born August i, 1890, and died August 21, 1890, aged 20 days. IX. — John Steen, the ninth child -and third son of David Steen of Terrydromont, County Londonderry, Ireland, was born in County Londonderry, Ireland, about 1818. He was married and brought up a large family in Ireland. CHAPTER 11. David Steen, another of the same name, was born in the North of Ireland, and spent the whole of his long life there. He had a brother whose name was John Steen, who emigrated to America and lived near Bucyrus, Ohio — a prosperous farmer. He was married and brought up his family near Bucyrus, Craw- ford County, Ohio. This John Steen used to visit his nephew, Charles A. Steen, after the latter's marriage, at Berlin Heights, Erie County, Ohio. After the death of John Steen, at Bucyrus, Ohio, in 1858, the families neglected to keep up their acquain- tance, and no record of the descendants of this John Steen has been received. David Steen was married in Ireland, about 1795, to Mary Elizabeth Armstrong, called "Betsy," and to them were bom at least two children, as follows: I. — Charles Armstrong Steen, a son of David and Mary Eliza- beth Steen, was born in the city of Armagh, County of Armagh. Ireland, December 25. 1797, and removed to the United States of America about 183 1. He died at Berlin Heights, Erie County, Ohio, January 12, 1858, in the 6ist year of his age. He was married at Berlin Heights, Erie County, Ohio, in 1842, tO Mrs. Lorenda Stevens Sexton, a widow, she having been born in Lima, New York, December 26, 1809. and died at Berlin Heights, Erie County. Ohio, February 19. 1889, in the 80th year of lier age. To them were born four children, as fellows : DESCENDANTS OF DAVID STEEN. 475 . Eliza Jane Steen, the eldest child, a daughter of Charles Armstrong and Lorenda Stevens Sexton Steen, was born at Berlin Heights, Erie County, Ohio, January 31, 1843. She was married at the same place, January 8, 1866, to Benjamin Emmett Deeeley, he having been born in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, August 31, 1841. Residence, Sandusky, Ohio. To them were born four children, as follows: /. — Mary Josephine Deeley, the eldest child, a daughter of Benjamin E. and Eliza J. Steen Deeley, w-as bom in San- dusky, Ohio, November 9, 1868. //. — Sarah Elizabeth Deeley, the second daughter of Ben- jamin E. and Eliza J. Steen Deeley, was born in San- dusky, Ohio. August 28, 1871. ///. — Stanton Emmett Deeley, the third child and only son of Benjamin E. and Eliza J. Steen Deeley, was born in Sandusky,. Ohio, October 19, 1873. IV. — Annie Laurie Deeley, the fourth child and third daugh- ter of Benjamin Emmett and Eliza Jane Steen Deeley, was born in Sandusky, Ohio, January 27, 1878. . David Orlando Steen, the second child and eldest son of Charles A. and Lorenda S. S. Steen, was born at Berlin Heights, Erie County, Ohio, March 9, 1845. He was mar- ried in Ohio, September 10, 1868, to Julia Ann Weinare, she having been born in Ohio August 20, 1846. For five years after their marriage they continued to live in Ohio, but removed to the West in 1873. They have since then lived in Nebraska and Iowa. To them were born six children, as follows. Residence, Oskaloosa, lov/a. /. — Herbert Orlando Steen, the eldest son of David O. and Julia A. Steen, was born in Erie Countv, Ohio, July 20, 1870. //. — William Henry Steen, the second son of David O. and Julia A. Steen, was born in Erie Countv, Ohio, March 15, 1872. ///. — Charles Frederick Steen, the third son of David O. and Julia A. Steen, was born May 10, 1875, ly. — Sarah Lorenda Steen. the fourth child and eldest daughter of David O. and Julia A. Steen, was born Sep- tember 28, 1878. 476 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. V. — Robert Alden Steen, the fifth child and fourth son of David O. and Juha A. Steen, was born July 12, 1887. VI. — Hattie Eleanor Steen, the sixth child and second daughter of David Orlando and Julia Ann Steen, was borm September 24, 1889. 3. Mary Olmstead Steen, the third child and second daughter of Charles A. and T^orenda S. S. Steen, was born at Berlin Heights, Erie County, Ohio, May 20, 1849. She was mar- ried at the same place, January 25, 1870, to George Fitch Hill, a son of Dr. Benjamin Lord and Joanna Greer Hill, he having been born at Birmingham, Erie County, Ohio, May 3, 1847, Residence, Berlin Heights, Ohio. To them were- born four children, as follows: I. — Maora Belle Hill, the eldest daughter of George F. and' i . Mary O. Steen Hill, was born at Berlin Heights, Ohio,. April 22, 187 1. //. — Inez Aletha Hill, the second daughter of George F. and Mary O. Steen Hill, was born at Berlin Heights, Ohio, September 5, 1877. ///. — LywSle Steen Hill, the third child and eldest son of George F. and Mary O. Steen Hill, was born at Berlin. Heights, Ohio, March 19, 1881. IV. — Harvey Coit Hill, the fourth child and second son of George Fitch and Mary Olmstead Steen Hill, was born at Berlin Heights, Ohio, June 4, 1885. 4. Charles Fabine Steen, the fourth child, the second and youngest son of Charles Armstrong and Lorenda Stevens Sexton Steen, was born at Perkins, Erie County, Ohio, May 17, 1857. He was married, March 3, 1875, to Sarah L. Modine, she having been born in Erie County, Ohio, Novem- ber 13, 1850. To them were born four children, as follows. Residence, Sandusky, Ohio. /. — Harry M. Steen, the eldest son of Charles F. and Sarah L. Steen, was born in Sandusky, Ohio, May 6, 1876. and died March 26, 1884, aged 7 years, 10 months and 20 days. JI. — Ada L. Steen, the second child and eldest daughter of Charles F. and Sarah L. Steen, was born in Sandusky, Ohio, February 3, 1880. DESCENDANTS OI" DAVID STEEN. 477 in. — Alpha H. Steen, the third child and second daughter of Charles F. and Sarah L. Steen, a twin sister of the above, was born in Sandusky, Ohio, February 3, 1880. IV. — Rollin Egbert Steen, the fourth child and second son of Charles Fabine and Sarah L. Steen, was born in San- dusky, Ohio, April 15, 1895. II. — Barbara Steen, a daughter of David and Mary Elizabeth Armstrong Steen, and a sister of Charles Armstrong Steen, was born and brought up in Ireland. She was married there, and is said to have died on her wedding day. BOOK SEVENTEEN. The Coat of Arms of the Steens of Holland is — "A Shield of Gold, with an eight-pointed, red (vermilion) star, surmounted by a rose of the same color." DESCENDANTS OF JAMES STEEN. James Steen was born in Malpos, England, May 19, 1761,. was married to Eli;?abeth Wood, in Chester, England, in Decem- ber, 1785, removed to America in 1795, and located in Brattle- boro, Vermont, where he resided with his family for twenty-three years. In 1818 he removed to Richland, New York, where he died in 1826. James Steen was born in Malpos, Cheshire County, Eng- land, six miles from the city of Chester, May 19, 1761, and died in Richland, New York, February 19, 1826, in the 65th year of his age. He was a land owner in England, and a house builder by trade. Owing to the political troubles in 1793, high taxes, and the press gang going about the country enlisting men for the army and navy, peaceably if they could, but forcibly if they must, he sold his property in England for what he could get and removed to America in 1795. His great-grandfather removed from Holland into the North of England about the year 1700, where he spent the remainder of his life and brought up his family there. James Steen was married in Chester, England, in December, 1785, to Miss Elizabeth Wood, she having been born in that city January 7, 1759, and died in Brattleboro, Vermont, in March. (478) DESCENDANTS OF JAMES STEEN. 479 1813, in the 55th year cf her age. On leaving England, a Mr. Nelson, of London, heartily recommended him to Kish Booth, Esq., of Boston, Massachusetts, whom he found on the ship "Galen," on which they made their journey to America. Through this friend Mr. Steen obtained a letter of introduction to the Rev. William Wells, D.D., who had then recently been called as the only pastor in Brattleboro, Vermont, to which place he went with his wife and family in 1795. Here he continued to live for twenty-three years — a prosperous and useful citizen. His wife and all his children having died, except one son and his only daughter, he removed to Richland, Xew York, in 1818, which was then a forest. He took with him to his new home his only daughter, leaving his only living son upon the old homestead in Brattleboro, Vermont. At Richland he maintained himself and daughter by farming and working at his old-time trade as a house carpenter. After eight years' residence at Richland, Xew York, he died, February 19. 1826. His was the first grave ever made at Richland, and its location is shown by the following little chart: The grave of James Steen lies at the front of the others, nearer to the pond, irregular as to line, and without a headstone to m.ark the spot. He was a noble Christian gentleman, who exerted in his day a wide influence for good. He was a Presbv- terian in faith, industrious, studious, intelligent, and highlv esteemed by all who knew him. To James and Elizabeth Wood Steen were born seven children, only two of whom lived to maturity. I. — James Steen, the eldest son of James and Elizabeth Wood Steen, was born in Chester, England, in July. 1787. and died in September of tlie same year. 480 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STF.CN FAMILY. II. — James Steen (2nd), the second son of James and Elizabeth Wood Steen, was born in Chester, England, in October, 1788, and died the same year. III. — 'William Steen, the third son of James and Elizabeth Wood Steen, was born in Chester, England, in 1791, and died in Brat- ileboro, Vermont, in 1797, when about six years old. IV. — Jam.es Steen (3rd), the fourth son of James and Elizabeth Wood Steen, was born in Chester, England, in 1794, and died in Brattleboro, Vermont, in 1800, when about six years old. V. — Joseph Steen, the fifth son of James and Elizabeth Wood Steen, was born in Brattleboro, Vermont, March 4, 1797, where he lived a long and useful life. He died in peace in the Chris- tian faith, August 7, 1881, in the 85th year of his age, and his body was tenderly laid away to rest in the Brattleboro ceme- tery. The following extract from "The History of Brattleboro, Vermont," which was published two years before his death, is given to show the character of the man, and the estimation in which he was held by those who knew him best: The familiar form of this gentleman and his present quiet opera- tions in the book and stationery business, continued since 1830, give no idea to the present generation, aside from the business aforesaid, what he has been and done in the period of eighty-two years since his birth in this place. The generation now passing off the stage of life have ever considered him an important acquisition, a tower of strength to any cause his honest convictions led him to advocate. And it is fortunate for this community that his power and influence has always been in the right direction. He has been a strong man, physically and mentally, often exercising the attributes in times of adversity advantageously to the condition of others less fortunate than himself. From, his aid and counsels the latter have received courage and inspiration to face the ills of life. During his mercan- tile operations he has published eleven thousand royal octavo Bibles of fifteen hundred pages each; eleven thousand encyclopedias of religious knowledge of fifteen hundred pages each; two thousand school Bibles; one thousand pocket Testaments, besides large num- bers of school books. Printing was hard work then, done by hand power, often stimulated by alcohol in the form of whisky, black strap, rum or rye gin. For being a solitary exception in total absti- nence from all intoxicating liquors, Mr. Steen was ridiculed by his fellow workmen: but he lived to see many of them fill drunkards' graves. In 1830 he was foremost in the Washingtonian movement. The self-reliant, independent character of the man is apparent from the foregoing, as also it was in every period of his life where decisive action was required. Mr. Steen obeyed the Scriptural command, "Prove all things, and hold fast that which is good." Over sixty years ago he joined the Congregational Church, and has been super- intendent of the Sunday-school over twenty-five years, and is yet the oldest member of these institutions. In 1838 he tried Democracy J (>S I". I'll v'-^Tl'.l-X. (Uuiii 1797. and died 1881.) DESCENDANTS OF JAMES STEEN. 483 under Van Buren's administration, and for a short time was editor and proprietor of the "Windham County Democrat," but in 1840 he again voted the Whig ticket, editing a Whig campaign paper, called "The Flail," which had a circulation of five thousand per week. Mr. Steen was the agent here for paying pensions to the soldiers of the Revolution, continuing this duty till the last died. He was assignee in bankruptcy for Windham County in 1844, Justice of the Peace in 1848, arid still held the- office of Selectman in 1854-55. He was chosen school committee to put in operation the graded school system in 1841 — a plan of his own designing. He was severely cen- sured by a wealthy man for his action respecting schools, but neither wealth nor position could ever shut his month. He was always ready to sell books, but never his principles. Joseph Steen was married, in 182 1, to Eliza Miller, of Heath. Massachtisetts, she havmg been born in 1800, and died in Brattleboro, \ ennont, in October, 1881. To them were born rive children. I. William Curtis Steen, the eldest son of Joseph and Eliza Miller Steen, was born in Brattleboro, Vermont, December 20, 1824, and died March 3, 1863, in the 39th year of his age. He was married, April 27, 1846, to Ruth Louisa Crossett, she having been born January 13, 1825. To them were born five children, as follows: /. — Lottisa Annie Steen, the eldest child of William Curtis and Ruth Louisa Steen, was born November 12, 1848. She was married, June 22, 1869, to William Wallace Har- vey, he having been born June 6, 1848. Residence, Con- stantine, Michigan. To them were born the following six children, all born in Constantine, Michigan, where they still reside: 1. George Crossett Harvey, the eldest son of \\'illiam W. and Louisa Annie Steen Harvev, was born Julv 28, 1870. 2. Helen W. Harvey, the second child and eldest daugh- ter of William W^ and Louisa Annie Steen Harvey, was born December 2, 1872, and died the same day. J. William Steen Harvey, the third child and second son of William W. and Louisa Annie Steen Harvey, was born February 14, 1874. 4. Laura Abbott Harvey, the fourth child and second daughter of William W. and Louisa Annie Steen Har- vey, was born »September 20, 1876. 484 BIUGKAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. 5. Laura Harvey, the fifth child and third daughter of William W. and Louisa Annie Steen Harvey, was born December 14, 1878, and died August 12, 1881, in the third year of her age. 6. Wallace Norman Harvey, the sixth child, the third and youngest son of William Wallace and Louisa Annie Steen Harvey, v/as born November 30, 1881. JI. — Joseph Crossett Steen, the second child and eldest son of William Curtis and Ruth Louisa Steen, was born Jan- uary 2, 185 1, and died in Brattleboro, Vermont, Septem- ber 7, 1882, in the 32d year of his age. ///. — Emma Eliza Steen, the third child and second daugh- ter of William Curtis and Ruth Louisa Steen, was born March i, 1854, and died in Baltim.ore, Maryland, Septem- ber 10, 1882, in the 29th year of her age. She was mar- ried, April 23, 1881, to Dr. Alfred Wanstall, by whom she had one child, as follows: I. Charles Steen Wanstall was born in Baltimore, ]\Iary- land. May 18, 1882, and died January 22, 1884, in the second year of his age. JV. — William Pay son Steen, the fourth child and second son of William Curtis and Ruth L. Steen, was born February 18, 1857. He was married. May 4, 1893, to Ruth Debora Little. Residence, Phoenix, Arizona. V. — Edward Frank Steen, the fifth child and third son of William Curtis and Ruth L. Steen, was born at Benning- ton, Vermont, September 27, 1863, and died the same day. 2. Edward Tyler Steen, the second son of Joseph and Eliza Miller Steen, was born in Brattleboro, Vermont, December 5, 1826. He was apprenticed to his trade when he was four- teen years of age, and has followed ever since the occupation of mechanical engineer. He has invented a patent quartz mill, hydraulic house-raising machinery, wave power, etc. He is now engaged in the foundry business in San Fran- cisco, California. He was married, February 18, 1856, to Mary M. Salisbury. Residence, San Francisco, California. They have no children. 3. Joseph Franklin Steen, the third son of Joseph and Eliza Miller Steen, was born in Brattleboro, \>rmont, March 16, 1829. He was married in East Abington, Massachusetts, DESCENDANTS OF JAMES STEEN. 485 May 22, 1 85 1, to Laura jane Five. He left the old home in \'ermont in 1858, and has followed the occupation of clerk, book-seller, and is now a farmer. He has no children. Resi- dence,, near Del Rosa, California. 4. James Wood Steen, the fourth son of Joseph and Eliza ]\liller Steen, was born in Brattleboro, Vermont, in 1833, and died in 1834. 5. Anna Elizabeth Steen, the fifth child and only daughter of Joseph and Eliza IMiller Steen, was born in Brattleboro, Ver- mont, July 4, 1836. She was married at the same place in September, 1875, to Frank Edward Flint, a druggist, of Westfield, Massachusetts. Residence, Lynn, ^Massachusetts. The following are their children: /. — Ethel Steen Flint, a daughter of Frank Edward and Anna Elizabeth Steen Flint, was born September 2, 1876, and died January 9, 1878, in the second year of her age. //.-^Bertha Steen Flint, an adopted daughter of Frank E. and Anna E. Steen Flint, was born in 1879. VL — Job Steen, the sixth son of James and Elizabeth Wood Steen, was born in Brattleboro, Vermont, in 1800, and died, immarried, in 1822, aged 22 years. VH. — Alary Ann vSteen, tlie seventh child and only daughter of James and Elizabeth Wood Steen, w^as born in Brattleboro, Vermont, October 2J, 1803, and died in Richland, New York, August II. 1842, in the 39th year of her age. She was mar- ried at Ricldand, New York, about 1824, to Jonathan Fergu- son, he having been born at Hoosac, New York, February 24, 1802, and died in Richland, New York, March 12, 1857. in the 56th vear of his age. To them were born the following six children: 1. Mary Elizabeth Ferguson, the eldest child of Jonathan and Mary Ann Steen Ferguson, was i)orii in Richland, New York, about 1827 (?). She was married at the same place to John Potter, and died August 30, 1854, aged about 27 years (?). They had no children. 2. Charlotte Maria Ferguson, the second daughter of Jona- than and Mary Ann Steen Ferguson, was born in Richland, New York, May 4, 183 1. She was married in Richland, New York, July 4, 1853, to Hezekiah Henrv Mellen. he 486 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. having been born in Richland, New York, September 28, 1820, and died of heart failure in Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 13, 1893, in the 74th year of his age. Mr. Mellen was a surveyor by occupation. He served in the War of the Rebellion for two years as Quartermaster for the 147th Regi- ment of New York Volunteer Infantry, and was afterwards a merchant in Richland, New York. The family residence is now (1900) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. To them were born the following children: /. — Frank H. Mellen, the eldest child of Hezekiah H. and Charlotte M. Mellen, was born in Richland, New York, March 2, 1855. He was married at Laconia, New York, to Mary M. Hydorn. Residence, 212 West Twenty-sev- enth Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota. To them were born the following five children: 1. Marguerite Mellen, the eldest child of Frank H. and Mary M. Mellen, was born November 14, 1887, and died April 13, 1888, aged 5 months. 2. Paul H. Mellen, the second child and eldest son of Frank H. and Mary M. Mellen, was born April 20, 1889, and died November 7, 1889, aged 6 months and 18 days. 5. George H. Mellen, the third child and second son of Frank H. and Mary M. Mellen, was born July 29, 1891. 4. Edith A. Mellen, the fourth child and second daughter of Frank H. and Mary M. Mellen. was born August 22, 1893, and died April 2, 1894, aged 7 months and 10 days. 5. Doris A. Mellen, the fifth child and third son of Frank H. and Mary M. Mellen, was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 29, 1898. //. — Elizabeth Mellen, the second child, a daughter of Heze- kiah H. and Charlotte M. Mellen. was born in Richland, New York, March 8, 1857. She was married to William F. Ripsom, of Minneapolis, Minnesota. To them was born one child. Residence, North Minneapolis. Minne- sota. I. Lulu B. Ripsom, a daughter of William F. and Eliz- abeth Mellen Ripsom, was born in Minneapolis, Minne- sota, March 9, 1887. Residence. North Minneapolis, Minnesota. DESCENDANTS OF JA^^IES PTEEN. 487 3. Joseph Steen Ferguson, the third child and eldest son of Jonathan and Mary Ann Steen Ferguson, was born in Rich- land, New York, July 7, 1832, and died, unmarried, March i, 1852, in the 20th year of his age. 4. DeWitt C. Ferguson, the fourth child and second son of Jonathan and Mary Ann Steen Ferguson, was born in Rich- land, New York, in 1834, and died in July, 1863, aged 29 years. He was married in Richland, New York, August 15, i860, to Alice Mellen. No children. 5. Jerome C. Ferguson, the fifth child and third son of Jona- than and Mary Ann Steen Ferguson, was born in Richland, New York, January 22, 1838. He was m.arried at the same place, to Mary Storm. Residence, Richland, New York. To them were born two children, as follows: /. — Steen Ferguson, the elder child, a son of Jerome C. and Mary Storm Ferguson, was born in Richland, New York. August 25, 1864. He was married at Harrisville. New York, to Eva Streeter. Residence, Harrisville. New York. To them was born one child. 7. A daughter. Residence, Harrisville, New York. //. — Ettie Ferguson, the second child, a daughter of Jerome C. and Mary Storm Ferguson, was born in Richland, New York, Decemiber 5, 1866, and died, unmarried, in Minne- apolis, Minnesota, August 14, 1890, in the 24th year of her age. 6. Franklin F. Ferguson, the sixth and youngest child and the fourth son of Jonathan and ]Mary Ann Steen Ferguson, was born in Richland, New York, August 14, 1840. He was married in Richland, New York, May 2, 1863, to Addie Storm. Residence, Clermont, Iowa. To them were born the following children: /. — Arthur Ferguson, the elder child, a son of Franklin F. and Addie Storm Ferguson, was born April 20, 1864. Residence, Clermont, Iowa. //. — Carrie M. Ferguson, the second child, a daughter of Franklin F. and Addie Storm Ferguson, was born November 11, 1865. Residence, Clermont, Iowa. BOOK EIGHTEEI MISCELLAXEOUS STEEX FAMILIES OF SCOTCFT- IRISH DESCENT. CHAPTER I. John Steen came from Scotland into Ireland, and located upon a farm on Fountain Hill, near Londonderry, where he built a house about 1750, in which he spent the remainder of his life. There were other vSteens living in the same locality, who did not belong to that family. This John Steen was married, and had two children — one son and one daughter — whose names were William and Dinah. I. — William Steen, the eldest child of John Steen, as above, was born at Fountain Hill, near Londonderry, Ireland, probably about 1773. He held the lands formerly occupied by his father, and carried on a large dyeing and linen weaving trade. He was married, probably about 1797, to Sarah Long, of Clandy, County Londonderry, Ireland. To them were born five chil- dren, as follows: I. John Steen, the eldest child of William and Sarah Long Steen, was born at Fountain Hill, near Londonderry, Ireland, about 1798, where he resided until 1830, when he removed to New York, in the L^nited States of America. He afterwards died, unmarried, in Xew York Citv. ( 488 ) STEEN' FAMILIES OE SCOTCH-IRISH DESCENT. 489 2. James Steen, the second son of William and Sarah Long Steen, was born at Fountain Hill, near Londonderry, Ireland, in October, 1800, where he was brought up and spent his early life. He was given a liberal education, and ordained to the ministry of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in 1839. He continued an active and faithful minister and missionary of that Church until the vear 1843, "^vhen he united with the Presbyterian Chu! ch in Ireland, and was chosen pastor of a church near Xewry. where he remained until his death. He lived under the reign of four British sovereigns, and died in Xewry, Ireland, July 17. i8q6, in the 96th year of his age. He was a minister of the gospel for a period of fifty-seven years, and at the time of his death he was the oldest minister in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Rev. James Steen was married to Sarah Doran, of County Down, Ireland. To them were born seven children, three daughters and four sons. Two daughters and one son died very young. The following four children lived to maturity: /. — Edward James Steen, a son of the Rev. James and Sarah Doran Steen, died, unmarried, in the 24th year of his age. //. — Leopold Steen, a son of the Rev. James and Sarah Doran Steen, was born and brought up in Ireland, but removed to Australia. He is unmarried. Residence, Adelaide, South Australia. ///. — Frederick Charles Steen, a son of the Rev. James and Sarah Doran Steen, was born and brougiit up in Ireland. He is now — 1900 — unmarried. Residence. Xewry, Ire- land. II'. — Clarissa Sarah Steen, a daughter of the Rev. James and Sarah Doran Steen, was born and brought up in Ire- land. .She was married in 1883 to Frederick Rigsby. a leather merchant. To them wore born eight children, three boys and five girls — all living in 1900. 3. Margaret Steen, the third child and eldest daughter of William and Sarah Long Steen, was born at Fountain Hill, near Londonderr\ , Ireland, about 1803. where she was brought up. She was married to Thomas McElwee, of County Londonderry, Ireland, by whom she brought up a family of children. 4. Dinah Steen. the fourth child and second daughter of William and Sarah Long Steen, was born at Fountain Hill. ^gO BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. near Londonderry, Ireland, about 1805. and was brought up there. She was married to a Mr. Floyd, her cousin, by U'hom she had a large family of children. They emigrated to America. 5. Matilda Steen, the fifth child and youngest daughter of \\'i]liam and Sarah Long Steen, was born at Fountain Hill, near Londonderry, Ireland, about 1808, where she was brought up and educated. She was married to a Mr. Irwin, of Londonderry. To them were born five children, two sons and three daughters. Residence, Londonderry, Ireland. /. — James Irwin, a son of ^latilda Steen Irwin, was born in Londonderry, Ireland. He is married, and now — 1900 — living on the old place at Fountain Hill, near London- derry, Ireland, He has no children. //. — A\llliam_ John Irwin, a son of ^latilda Steen Irwin, was born and brought up at Fountain Hill, near Londonderry, Ireland. He was married and removed to Australia, where he is engaged in the drapery business. He has no children. Residence, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. ///. — One daughter of ]\Iatilda Steen Irwin was born and brought up at Londonderry, Ireland. She was married to James Lindsay, a grocery merchant. They have a large family. Residence, Melbourne, Australia. IV. — F. — Two other daughters of IMarilda Steen Invin, who were born in Londonderry, Ireland, are now — 1900 — unmarried. Residence, Alelbourne, Mctoria, Australia. CHAPTER II. John Steen was born and brought up in Ireland, and was by occupation a farmer. He was married in Ireland, about 1770. to Elizabeth Carus, .nnd came to America about 1777. They located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, where he brought up a family of eight children, four boys and four girls, as follows: STEEN FAMILIES OF SCOTCH-IRISH DESCEN'T. 49 1 I. — James Steen, the eldest son of John and Ehzabeth Cams Steen, was born in Ireland about 1772. He was brought by bis parents to America when about live years of age, and grew up to manhood in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. II. — John Steen, the second son of John and Elizabeth Cams Steen, was born in Ireland in 1775, and brought by his parents lo America when a little child only about two years old. He lived with his parents and grew up to manhood in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and was a carpenter by trade. He was married near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in 1819, to Mary David- son, she having been born near Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, about the year 1800. After his marriage he continued to live in Pennsylvania for about four years, or until about 1823, when they removed to Wayne County, Ohio, where they afterwards made their home. To them were born ten children, eight sons and two daughters, as follows: 1. Emily Steen, the eldest child of John and Mary Davidson Steen. was born near Carlisle. Pennsylvania, in 1820, and brought by her parents to their new home in Ohio when she was a small child. 2. \\'illiam Steen, the second child and eldest son of John and Mary Davidson Steen, was born near Carlisle. Pennsylvania. in 1822, and brought by his parents to their new home in W'ayne County. Ohio, about the next year. 3. John Steen, the third child and second son of John and Mary Davidson Steen, was born in W'ayne County, Ohio. August 8, 1824. where he grew up to manhood. He was married lo Catherine Chambers, she having been born in Crawford County, Ohio, in January. 1827. To them were born nine children, six of whom are still living in 1900, as follows : /. — Elias Steen, a son of John and Catherine Chambers Steen. was born near Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio. August 8, 1849. '^n<^ is by occupation a carpenter. He was married in Fmdlay, Ohio, September 3. 1871, to Sarah Ann IJare. she having been born near Bloomdale, Wood County. Ohio. ^lay 6, 1854. Residence. \'anlue. C^h'o. To them were born four children. I John Benjamin Steen, the eldest child of Elias and Sarah Ann Bare Steen, was born May i, 1872 — a teacher. 492 BIOGRAPHY OF THF, STFEN FAMILY. 2.- Charles Milliard Steen, the second son of Elias and Sarah Ann Bare Steen, was born February 23, 1874 — a teacher. J. James Allen Steen, the third son of Elias and Sarah Ann Bare Steen, was born January 14, 1879 — ^ teacher. 4. Albert Oscar Steen, the fourth and youngest son of Elias and Sarah Ann Bare Steen, was born January 5, 1883 — a student. n . — Nathaniel Steen, a son of John and Catherine Chambers Steen, now — 1900 — resides at Vanlue, Ohio. ///. — D. M. Steen, a son of John and Catherine Chambers Steen, now — 1900 — resides in Findlay, Hancock Countv, Ohio. IV . — Charles E. Steen, a son of John and Catherine Cham- bers Steen, now — 1900 — is a hardware merchant. Resi- dence, Findlay, Ohio. V . — E. A. Steen, a son of John and Catherine Chambers Steen, now — 1900 — resides in Findlay, Ohio. VI. — James M. Steen, a son of John and Catherine Chambers Steen, is now — 1900 — a hardware merchant. Resi- dence, Findlay, Ohio. 4. Joseph Steen, the fourth child and third son of John and Mary Davidson Steen, was born and brought up in Wayne County, Ohio. He now — 1900 — lives in Crawford County, Ohio. 5. James Steen, the fifth child and fourth son of John and Mary Davidson Steen, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, in September, 1828, where he spent his early life. His present residence, in 1900, is in Crawford County. 6. David Steen, the sixth child and fifth son of John and Mary Davidson Steen, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, in 1830. 7. Elizabeth Steen, the seventh child and second daughter of John and Mary Davidson .Steen, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, in October, 1832. 8. Samuel Steen, the eighth child and sixth son of John and Mary Davidson Steen, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, April 17, 1834. 9. Nathaniel Steen, the ninth child and seventh son of John and Marv Davidson Steen, was born in Wayne County, STKEN FAMILIES OF SCOTCH-IRISH DESCENT. 493 Ohio, in Alay, 1836. He resides, in 1900, in Crawford County, Ohio. 10. Moses Steen, the tenth child and eighth son of John and Mary Davidson Steen, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, in 1838. III. — Wilham Steen, the third son of John and Elizabeth Cams Steen, was probably born, soon after the arrival of his parents from Ireland, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, about 1778, where he spent his early life. He was twice married, and lived and died at Barkley's Row, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. He was the father of at least four children, two sons and two daughters, whose names are as follows: 1. William Steen, born in Pennsylvania, and was still living in Illinois in 1898. 2. John Steen, jjorn in Pennsylvania, and died at Barklev's Row, September 7, 1897. He was married in Pennsylvania to Mary Steward, who died April 15, 188 1. They were tb.e parents of ten children, all l)(jrn in Cuml^erland County, Pennsylvania. /. — James Steen, born December 25, 1841, still li\ing. //. — John Steen, still living. ///. — IMary Ellen Steen, still living. ir. — Alice Steen, still living. l'\ — Mariette Steen, born ■March 12, 1844. She was married to James FI. Qm'nn, by whom she had eleven children, seven .sons and four daughters, (jf whom two boys and three girls are dead. The names of the living are John, James, William. Charles. Ethel, residing in Denver, Colorado, and Harry, who joined the L'nitod States Xavy. VI. — Kate Steen, born about 1853, and died about 1882. r/f. — Jane Ann Steen, deceased. VIII. — Emily Steen, deceased. IX. — A". — Two other daughters, who are now dead. 3. Emily Steen. who married a Mr. Ikelman. in 1865. am! both are now dead. 4. Elizai)eth Steen. who married a Air. ]\ners. of Ilarrisburgh. I'ennsvlvania, and died, leaving one child. 494 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. IV. — David Steen, the fourth son of John and Elizabeth Carus Steen, was born near Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsyl- vania, probably about 1780, where he was brought up and spent his life. V. — Barbara Steen, the fifth child and eldest daughter of John nnd Elizabeth Carus Steen, was born near Carlisle, in Cum- berland County, Pennsylvania, where she spent her life. VI. — Elizabeth Steen, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Carus vSteen, was born and brought up near Carlisle, Pennsylvania. VII. — Emily Steen, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Carus Steen, was born and brought up near Carlisle, Pennsylvania. VIII. — Jane Steen, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Carus Steen, was born and brought up near Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Three of the above daughters of John and Elizabeth Carus Steen were married to three brothers, whose names were John, James and Joseph Stuart. John Stuart was a Judge in the Courts of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, for many years. CHAPTER III. Arthur Steen was born in the North of Ireland, was married,, and lived at Castle Wray, near Londonderry, where he brought up his family. At least three of his children came to America, two sons and one daughter. The eldest son came about 1830, and the others probably about 1839. They were all members and worshiped in the Protestant Episcopal Church during their lives. The following are the names of the children: I. — William Steen, a son of Arthur Steen. was born in Ireland, and emigrated to the United States of America, from Castle Wray, about the year 1830. He was married, and came first to New York, and afterwards lived in Piiiladelphia for some time. He again removed to the South, and settled in Mobile. Alabama, wlicrc he died shorth' after the Mexican \\'ar. After STEEX 1■.V.^[ILIES OF SCOTCH-IRISH DESCENT. 495 the death of W'llham Steen, his widow and the large family which had been born to them returned to the North, and located in Brooklyn. Long Island, Xew York. Of this family, only three of the children are known to the writer of this record. 1. Steen, a daughter of William Steen, was born about . She was married to John Cameron, about i860, an artist in the employ of Currier & Ives, publishers of lithographic pictures, ever since he was a boy — over sixty-five years in the service. They now — 1900 — reside on a small farm near Jamesport, Long Island, Suffolk County, Xew York. 2. Benjamin S. Steen, Major ot the Fourteenth Xew York National Guards, of Brooklyn, of which he is a veteran — and now Inspector ot the Custom House — is also a son of this William Steen. Residence. 65 Miller Avenue, Brooklyn, Xew York. /. — Catherine A. Steen. teacher, 65 Miller Avenue. Brooklyn. New York. //. — W. A. Steen, carpenter, 65 Miller Avenue, Brooklyn, X"ew York. 3. Edward Steen, probably a son of William Steen, a Sea Cap- tain on the route between X"ew York and Richmond. \'ir- ginia. Residence. 386 Green Avenue, Brooklyn. New York. /. — Dora H. Steen. a daughter of Edward Steen — same address. //. — John Steen, 448 Warren Street, Brooklyn, X'ew York. ///. — Andrew Steen, 448 Warren Street. Brooklvn, New York. II. — Mary Steen. a daughter of Arthur Steen, was born in Ire- land, and came to America. She died in New York City many years ago. III. — John Lanuua Steen. a son of Arthur Steen, was born in Castle Wray. near Londonderry. Ireland, about 1785. and emigrated to America about 1838 or 1839. He was twice married, his first wife dying early. He wns married a second time to Fanny Hood, she liaving !)een l)orn in Donegal, Ire- land, and died in Oakfield, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, in 1858. To John L. Steen were born ten children, as follows, the first child being bv his first wife, and all the rest by his- second wife, Fannv Hood Steen. 4^6 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. 1. Jane Steen. the eldest child, was born at Castle Wray, Ire- land, probably about 1810, came to America with her father, and was married to James Hayes, of New York City. 2. Arthur Hood Steen, the second child, and the eldest son of John L. and Fanny Hood Steen, was born in Ireland, Feb- ruary 6, 1814, and died in Oakfield, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, vSeptember 13, 1882, aged 68 years, 7 months and 7 days. He was married in New York City, January 3, 1841, to Frances Filbey, she having been born in England, and died in Oakfield, Wisconsin, August 13, 185 1. They lived for some time m Astoria, Long Island, New York, but removed to Oakfield, Wisconsin, where they spent the remainder of their lives.. To them were born five children, as follows: /. — Frances Anne vSteen, the eldest child of Arthur H. and Frances Filbey Steen, was born March 7, 1844, and died February 18, 1881, in the 37th year of her age. //. — Mary Susanna vSieen, the second daughter of Arthur H. and Frances Filbey Steen, wa.s born October 11, 1845. HI. — Joseph Filbey Sieen, the third child and eldest son of Arthur II. and Frances Fiibev Steen, was born lulv 17, 1847. //'. — John Allen Steen. the fourth child and second son of Arthur H. and PVances Filbey Steen. was born Feb- ruary I, 1849, ^'•^''^ clied May 8, 1878, aged 29 years, 3 months and 7 days. V. — Arthur Henry Steen, the fifth and youngest child of Artliur H. and Frances Fiibev Steen, wz?- born June 16, 1850. He was graduated from Rush ^Medical College, Chicago. Illinois, P'ebruary 14. 1874, and is engaged in the successful practice of medicine at Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Arthur H. Steen iias in his possession the original Masonic jewel which was many years ago pre- sented to Robert Steen, and no doubt this jewel belonged to the parchment now in possession of George H. Steen. of Chicago. Illinois. Dr. Arthur H. Steen was married.. April 9. 1887. to Eva Perkins, slie having l:)een l)orn in Canada. February 7, 1862. They have no children living. Residence, Cottage Grove, Minnesota. STI;KX FAMILIES OF SCOTCH-IRISH DFSCEXT. 497 3. Elizabeth Steen, the third child, the second by John L. and Fanny Hood Steen, was born in Ireland, and emigrated to America with her parents. She was married to Thomas Burns, and brought up a family of children. They have one son, Dr. J. W. Burns, who is Secretary of the Fond du Lac County Association. Residence, Oakfield, Wisconsin. 4. Fanny vSteen. the fourth child, the third of John L. and Fanny Hood Steen, was born in Ireland, and died. 5. ]\Iary Steen, the fifth child, the third daughter of John L. and Fanny Hood Steen, was born in Ireland in 1823, and brought to America by her parents. She was married by an Episcopal clergyman in New York, in 1844, to John Forsythe, he having been born in 1816. They afterwards removed to Wisconsin, where they brought up a family of eight children, five of whom are dead — only three sons remaining. Two sons are away from home, and the other one cultivates their large farm near Waucousta, Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. John Forsythe are now — 1900 — in their old age, residing near Waucousta, Fond du Lac County, Wis- consin. 6. John ]\Iorris Steen. the sixth child, the fifth, of John L. and Fanny Hood Steen, was born in Ireland, pro])al)ly about 1825, and died. 7. Margaret Steen, the seventh child, the sixth of John L. and Fanny Hood Steen, was born in Ireland, probably about 1828, and emigrated to America with Ifer parents. She was married to a Mr. Thompson, and now* (1900) resides at Dee River, Xew York. 8. \\'illiam Steen, the eighth child, the seventh of John L. and Fanny Hood Steen. was biM'n in Ireland, probably about 1830, anil died. J. F. Steen, of Oakfield, Wis., is probably a son of his. 9. Anne Steen, the ninth child, tlic eighth of John L. and .Fanny Hood Steen, was l)orn in Ireland, probably about 1832, and died. 10. Robert L>inan Steen, the tenth child of John L. Steen. but the ninth child of John L. and Fanny Hood Steen, was born in Castle Wray. near Londonderry. Ireland. May 12, 1834, and died in Walla Walla, \\'ashington, February 19 ( 32 • 498 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STKCN FAMILY. 1899, in the 65th year of his age. He was extensively engaged in the mercantile and railroad business, and resided at different times in New Lisbon, Wisconsin ; La Crosse, Wis- consin, and Marion, Iowa. He was married in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, March 5, 1859, to Katheryn Callahan, she having- been born in Geneva, New York, December 23, 1842, and died in Alarion, Iowa, November 11, 1894, in the 52d year of her age. To them were born the nine following children: /.—Herbert Lesley Steen, the eldest son of Robert L. and Katheryn Callahan Steen, was born at La Crosse, Wiscon- sin, December 27, 1859. He is connected with the ^ Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. He was mar- ried, at New Lisbon, Wisconsin, April 26, 1883, to Carrie Leight. Residence, Delmar, Iowa. To them were born the following children: 1. Charles Lesley Steen was born in New Lisbon, Wis- consin, October 5, 1884, and died October 19, 1884. 2. Irma Minnie Steen was born in Louisa, Iowa, Januarv 10, 1886. 5. William Ray Steen was born in Delmar, Iowa, August 7, 1891. //. — Lillian Beatrice Steen, the second child and eldest daughter of Robert L. and Katheryn Callahan Steen, was born in La Cross 2, Wisconsin, March 13, 1861, and resides with her brothers in Chicago, Illinois. ///. — Horace Arthur Steen, the third child and second son of Robert L. and Katheryn Callahan Steen, was born at La Crosse, Wisconsin, Deceniber 18, 1862. He is con- nected with the Great Northern Railway Company. Resi- dence, Kerkhoven, Swift County, Minnesota. He was married at Portage City, Wisconsin. June 28. 1893, to Emma P'rundt, she having been born in Portage City, Wisconsin, September 6, 1868. To them were born the following: 1. Harold Horace Steen was born in Cayuga, North Dakota, April 12, 1804. 2. Gladys Katheryn Steen was l)orn at Kerkhoven, Min- nesota, September 21, 1895. 5. Myrtle Dorothy Steen was born at Kerkhoven. Minne- sota, July 2y, 1897. STEEN FAMILIES OF SCOTCH-IRISH DESCENT. 499 ir. — Laura Harmony Steen, the fourth child and second daughter of Robert L. and Katheryn Callahan Steen, was born at La Crosse, Wisconsin, October 26, 1866. She resides with her brothers in Chicago, Illinois. J '. — Minnie May Steen, the fifth child and third daughter of Robert L. and Katheryn Callahan Steen, was born at La Crcsse, Wisconsin, October 6, 1868. She was married at .Marion, Iowa, June 5. 1889, to William Elijah Elliott, he having been born at Marion, Iowa, November 28, 1866. He is now — 1900 — the manager of "The Elliott Button Fastener Company," and also Secretary and foreign rep- resentative of the Xational tMachine Company. Resi- dence, Grand Rapids. Michigan. To ^^'m. E. and ^^linnie Steen Elliott were Ijorn the following: 1. A daughter born at Clarion, Iowa, February 25, 1891. and died the same day. 2. A son l^orn at Grand Rapids. Michigan. July 15, 1894, and died July 19, 1894. VI. — George Henry Steen, the sixth child and third son of Robert L. and Katheryn Callahan Steen, was born at Xew Lisbon, Wisconsin, August 6, 1870. He is now — 1900 — connected with the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company. His sister writes that he is now in possession of an old parchment which was given by his Grandfather Steen to his father, probably because his name was Robert Steen. It may possibly indicate relationship with the Robert Sleen of I»ook One. She says: "It is a certificate of membership in good standing of Robert Steen in a certain Masonic Lodge, in a certain place, dating, if I remember correctly, some time in 1700. I saw the paper a few weeks ago (1899), while in Chicago, and pored over it some time, biU iailetl to m.ake out the place, as the writmg had become so indistinct." George H. Steen resides at 1224 West .Vdams Street, Chicago. Illinois. VII. — l^ldridge Robert Steen, the seventh chikl and fourth son of Rol)ert L. and Katheryn Callahan Steen, was born at New Lisbon, Wisconsin. May 14. 1872. He is con- nected with the "Singer Sewing Machine Company." Residence, Chicago, Illinois. ,500 BIOGRAPHY OV THE STKEX FAMII.Y. VIII. — LY.^Fred Edwin Steen, and Frank Charles Steen, the eighth and ninth children, and the fifth and sixth sons of Robert L. and Katheryn Callahan Steen, were born in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, October 26, 1877. They are now — 1900 — ^ connected with the Bushnell Reaper Works. Residence, Chicago, Illinois. CHAPTER IV. William Steen. a silk weaver by occupation, was born in the North of Ireland in 1813. He had at least two brothers and one sister, i. e., Archibald Steen, John Steen and Rachel Steen, who removed to Scotland, where they made their home. William Steen was married about 1839 to Eliza J. McClaine, who was born in the North of Ireland in 18 10. They early removed to America and located permanently in New York City. To them were born five children. I. — Alexander Steen, the eldest child of William and Eliza J. Steen, was born in the North of Ireland, October 20, 1840, and was brought by his parents to America. He died in New York City, and was buried in Sypes Hill cemetery. II. — James Steen, the second son of William and Eliza J. Steen, was born in the North of Ireland, May 18, 1843, and was brought by his parents to America. He was married in the Presbyterian Church, corner Twenty-eighth Street and Ninth Avenue, New York City, September 7, 1864, to Eliza Cecelia Sheridan, she having been born June 22, 1846. ^ To them were born six children. Residence, 350 West Forty-second Street, New York, New York. 1. Anna Steen, the eldest child of James and Eliza C. Steen, was born in New York City, June 25, 1867. 2. Eliza Cecelia Steen, the second daughter of James and Eliza C. Steen, was born in New York City, September 25, 1869. 3. Francis William Steen, the third child and eldest son of James and Eliza C. Steen, was born in New York City. June 30, 1872. STEDN FAMII.IES OF SCOTCH-IRISH DESCENT. 50I 4. Alexander Steen, the fourth child and second son of James and Eliza C. Steen, was born in New York City, December 18, 1874. 5. James Steen, the fifth child and third son of James and Eliza C. Steen, w^as born in New York City, November 19, 1876. 6. Florence Rebecca Steen, the sixth child and third daughter of James and Eliza C. Steen, was born in New York City November 9, 1885. in. — William John Steen, the third son of William and Eliza J. Steen, was born in the North of Ireland, October 20, 1844, and brought by his parents to America. He died in New York City, and was buried in Sypes Hill cemetery. IV. — Martha Steen, the fourth child and elder daughter of Wil- liam and Eliza J. Steen, was born September 12, 1846. She died in New York City, and was buried in Sypes Hill ceme- tery. V. — Janet Steen, the fifth child and second daughter of William and Eliza Jane McClaine Steen, was born August 7, 1848. She died in New York City, and was buried in Sypes Hill cemetery. CHAPTER V. Thomas Steen was born in County Antrim, Ireland, where he was married, brought up his family, lived and died. After his death, in 1849, his wife and children removed to Scotland, where they remained for five years. In 1854 they came to New York City, where Mrs. Steen died the same year, and was buried in Greenwood cemetery, Brooklyn, New York. To Thomas Steen and his wife were born three children. I. — Robert Steen, the eldest child of Thomas Steen, was born in County Antrim. Ireland, in 1835, and died in New York City, September 6, 1888, in the 53d year of his age. His body was laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery, by the side of his mother, and two of his children. He was a devout and earnest Presby- terian Christian, and died as he lived, in the hope of a blessed 502 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STREN FAMILY. immortality. Robert Steen came to New York with his mother and the family, in 1854, when he was 19 years of age. He was married in Xew York City, January 30, 1858, to Rose A. Brady, a daughter of Thomas and Bridget Denning Brady, she having been born in Killenkare. County Cavan, Ireland, Xovember i, 1839. Residence. 97 King Street, Xew York City. To Thomas and Rose A. Steen were born four children. two of whom, a son and a' daughter, died, and are buried in Greenwood cemetery. The other children are as follows: 1. Thomas Steen, a son of Robert and Rose A. Steen. was born in X'^ew York City, Januar\- 16, 1862. Residence, 97 King Street, Xew York, Xew York. 2. Robert J. Steen, a son of Robert and Rose A. Steen, was born in Xew York City, ]\Iarch 25, 1867. Residence, 97 King Street, X'ev.- York, X^ew York. II. — ]\Iatilda Steen, the second child and eldest daughter of Thomas Steen, was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about 1838, and came to X'ew York from Scotland in 1854. when she was about 16 years of age. She was married in Xew York City to a IVIr. ]\IeIoy. She died in Jersey City, Xew Jersey, in 1875, leaving two children, T. William L. ]\Ieloy, and 2. ]\Iatilda ]\Ieloy, both of whom are now married and have families of their own. III. — X'ancy Steen, the third child and second daughter of Thomas Steen. was born in County Antrim. Ireland, about 1840. After her father's death, in 1849, she removed with her mother and family to Scotland, and in 1854 to Xew York City. She afterwards returned to Scotland, and was married to a 'Sir. Ixlontgomerv. CHAPTER \l. John Steen was born in Culmore, near Londonderry, Ireland, about 1770, and died in 1840, aged about 70 years. He was mar- ried to Ellen Hays, by whom he had four children. x\fter her death he was married a second time to Katherine Boyle, she STKKX FAMTLIKS OF SCOTCH-IRISH DESCENT. 503 having been born about 1791. and died in 1843. aged about 52 years. To Joiin Steen and his second wife were born six children. I. — John Steen, the eldest son of John and Ellen Hays Steen, was born near Aloville, Ireland, about 1809. After his mother's death he came to America, and lived near Philadelphia, in the employment of the government, before the Civil War. He aft- erwards went to Alaska on a sailing expedition, and was not heard from. n. — James Steen, the second son of John and Ellen Hays Steen, was born near Moville, Ireland, about 181 1, and died in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1880, aged 69 years. He also came to America after his mother's death, and located in Wilming- ton, Delaware. He was married in Wilmington, Delaware, about 1836, to JMary Cook. To them was born one child, as follows : I. John Steen, a son of James and Mary Cook Steen. was born in Wilmington, Delaware, about 1846, where he still resides. He is married and has one child. III. — Thomas Steen, the third son of John and Ellen Hays Steen, was born near ]\Ioville. Ireland, about 18 14, where he continued to make his home until his death. He was by occupation a fisherman upon the sea. He was married to a Miss Dobbins, To them w'ere born two children. 1. Isaac Steen. 2. Annie Steen. IV. — Katherine Steen, the fourth child and only daughter of John and Ellen Hays Steen, was born near Moville, Ireland, about 1818. She removed to America and was married in Hartford, Connecticut, to William Pierce. To them one child was born, as follows : 1. Katherine Pierce, a daughter of William and Katherine Steen Pierce, was born in Hartford, Connecticut. She was married in 1882 to Ed. Reisel. To them were born five children. Residence, 1 lartford, Connecticut. V. — Jane Steen, the fifth child and second daughter of John Steen, the eldest child by his second wife, Katherine Boyle Steen, was born near Moville, Ireland, about 1824, and died in Newark, Ohio, in 1870. She removed to the United States of .America, and was married in Xewark, Ohio, to John Pierce, who was 504 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. killed in the Civil War. To them were born two children, as follows: 1. Rebecca Pierce. 2. Mamie Pierce. After their mother's death these children went to Hartford, Connecticut, to the family of William Pierce. VI. — Rosanna Stecn, the sixth child and third daughter of John Steen, the second child by his second wife, Katherine Boyle Steen, was born near Moville, Ireland, about 1828, and came to America with her sister in 1862. She first lived in Hartford, Connecticut, and afteiwards removed to Newark, Ohio, where she was married to Wilham J. Conley, baggage master at the railway station. To them were born four children. Resi- dence, Newark, Ohio. VII. — Matilda Steen, the seventh child of John Steen. the third by his second wife, Katherine Boyle Steen. was born near Moville, Ireland, and came to America in 1862. She went to Hartford, Connecticut, and lived with her sister for a few years She was married, in 1868, to John Coombs, a nurseryman and fruit-grower. To them were born three children. Residence, Hartford, Connecticut. 1. Mamie Coombs. 2. Katie Coombs. 3. Joseph Coom.bs. VIII. — Margaret Steen, the eighth child of John Steen, and the fourth daughter by his second wife, Katherine Boyle Steen, was born in 1847, near Moville, Ireland, one mile toward London- derry, near the water front overlooking the sea. She came with her brothers to America in 1864, landing at X'ew York, and going at once to Hartford, Connecticut. She afterwards removed to the home of her eldest half-sister, in Newark, Ohio, where she died in 1866, aged about IQ years. IX. — Andrew Steen, the ninth child of Jbhn Steen, the fifth cliild and eldest son of his second wife. Katherine Boyle Steen, was born near Moville, Ireland, in 1849, ^""^^ came to America in 1864 with his sister Margaret and his brother William. He went to Hartford, Connecticut, and resided two years with his half-brother, then joined the United States army and served three years, principally in tlie Southern States, being honorably STEEX FAMILIES OF SCOTCH-IRISH DESCENT. 505 discharged in Texas in 1869. He was employed in a hat and fur store in Hartford, Connecticut, from 1-870 to 1.876. and in a nursery and greenhouse from 1877 to 1879. He \Yas. employed m iron foundries in Galveston, Texas ; Chicago, Illinois, and Omaha, Nebraska, from 1880 to 1886; Portland, Oregon, 1886 to 1889; Stockton, California, 1889 to 1895, and Denver, Col- orado, since July, 1895. X. — William Steen, the tenth and youngest child of John Steen, the sixth child by his second wife, Katharine Boyle Steen, was born near Moville, Ireland, in 185 1. He came to America in 1864 with his brother and his sister Margaret. He remained for a while in Hartford, Connecticut, and then went to his half- brother James, at Wilmington, Delaware, where he continued to reside. He worked at dredging for oysters, and owned his own boat. He died in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1869, aged 18 years. CHAPTER VTI. C. N. Steen was the son of a Robert Steen, and born in Ire- land (probably about t8c8). He was married in Ireland to Eliza- beth AIcGarey, about 1833, and brought up his family in Ireland. To them were born five children. I. — Robert Steen, the eldest child of C. N. and Elizabeth McGarey Steen, was born in Count}' Monaghan. Ireland. August 11, 1835, and died in Ireland. April 10, 1875, in the 40th year of his age. He was married on Shrove Tuesday, 1863, in County Monaghan. Ireland, to i\Jargaret Kelley, a daughter of William Kelley. she having been born in Derry Bush. County Mona- ghan, Ireland, and now resides at 82 Horatio Street, New York City, New York. To them were born eight children. I. William Steen. the eldest child of Robert and Margaret Kelley Steen, was born in Ireland, March 24, 1864. and died in October, 1867. 2- Katherine Steen, the second child and eldest daughter of Robert and Margaret Kelley Steen, was born in Ireland, September ;28, 1865. and died in July, 1867. 5o5 EIOCiRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. 3. Elizabeth Steen, the third child and second daughter of Robert and Margaret Kelley Steen, was born in Ireland, February 21, 1867. Residence, 82 Horatio Street, New York City, New York. 4. Sarah Sreen, the fourth child and third daughter of Robert and Margaret Kelley Steen, was born in Ireland, November 18, 1868. Residence, 82 Horatio Street, New York, New York. 5. Robert Steen, the fifth child and second son of Robert and Margaret Kelley Steen, was born in Ireland about 1870, and died in infancy. 6. Robert vSteen (2nd), the sixth child and third son of Robert and Margaret Kelley Steen, was born in Ireland about 1871, and died soon afterwards. 7. Thomas Steen, the seventh child and fourth son of Robert and Margaret Kelley Steen, was born in Ireland about 1873, and died. 8. Infant son, the eighth child of Robert and Margaret Kelley Steen, was born in Ireland about 1875, and died in infancy. II. — Richard Steen, the second son of C. N. and Elizabeth Mc- Garey Steen, was born in County Monaghan, Ireland, probably about 1837, He was married to Bridget McGarey, and died from consumption in 1877, when about 40 years of age. To them were born two children. 1. Richard Steen, a son of Richard and Bridget McGarey Steen, was born probably about 1861. Residence, 629 East Twelfth Street. New York, New York. 2. William Steen, a son of Richard and Bridget McGarey Steen, was born probably about 1863. Residence, 629 East Twelfth Street, New York, New York. III. — William Steen, the third son of C. N. and Elizabeth Mc- Garey Steen, was born on the Town Land of Cornline, in County Monaghan, Ireland, October 20, 1844. He was by occupation "an enamel worker." He was married in the Church of the Nativity, New York City, April 27, 1873. to Hannah McGrath, a full cousin of his brother Robert Steen's Vi'ife, a daughter of John and Sarah M. McGrath, she having been born at Castleblaney, County Monaghan, Ireland, in 1841. William Steen left his home. No. 30 Brown Street, New York City, December 25, 1878, well and happy, to visit his l)rother, STEEN t'AJVriLlES OF SCOTCH-IRISH DESCENT. 507 llien living on Twelftli Street, between Avenues C and D, and was never afterwards seen or heard from by his family. Search for him was diligently made, and in twelve months the report of his loss was made by the city authorities, which is now upon record. He was the father of three children. His widow, ^Irs. Hannah McGrath Steen, now resides at 2385 Hofifman Street, Fordham, N'ew York, New York. 1. Sarah Steen, the eldest child of William and Hannah Mc- Grath Steen, was born in New York City, April 24, 1874. 2. John Steen, the second child and only son of William and Hannah McGrath Steen, was born in New York Citv, April I, 1876. 3. Mary Steen, the third child and the younger daughter of William and Hannjh AIcGrath Steen, was born in New York City, May 25, 1879. Fam.ily residence, 2385 Hoffman Street, Fordham, New York, New York. IV. — John Steen, the fourth son of C. N. and Elizabeth McGarey Steen, was born in County Monaghan, Ireland, probably about 1846. He resided in New York City, and died early in 1881, aged about 35 years. V. — Katherine Steen, the only daughter, the fifth and youngest child of C. N. and Elizabeth AIcGarey Steen. was born in County Monaghan, Ireland, probably about 1849. The following persons, not given elsewhere, reside in New York City: 1. Henry Steen, carpenter, 235 East I02d Street. New York, New York. 2. Jacob Steen, 205 East 73d Street, New York, New York. 3. James Steen, cigar dealer, 1845 Amsterdam Avenue, New York. New York. Sallie Pate Steen wrote an interesting story, entitled "Burt Colby's Assistant," which was published in "The Youth's Com- panion." of Boston, Massachusetts. December 24, i8<;i. 5o8. BIOGRAPHY OF THE) STEKN I^AMILY. Rev. Frederick J. Steen, a son of Christian A. and Julia Steen, was born in New York in September, 1867. He was graduated from the University of Toronto, receiving the degree of B.A. in 1888, and M.A. in 1890. He studied theology in Wyclifife College, Toronto, and was ordained a deacon in the Protestant Episcopal Church in 1893, and a priest in 1894. He served a church in Berlin for three years, and was then ap- pointed Professor of Ecclesiastical History and Apologetics in A/Iontreal Theological College. In 1897 he became special preacher in Christ's Church, Montreal. Residence, Montreal, Ontario, Canada. William Steen was a son of Thomas and Emily Steen, and lived in Vicksburgh, Mississippi. His wife's name was Amanda, and they had four sons, as follows: i. William Steen. 2. James vSteen. 3. Cornelius Steen. 4. Henry Steen, who was born in Vicksburgh, Mississippi, July 26, 1871, and has been absent from the old home for several years. Residence, Denver, Colorado. Alexander Steen lived in the vicinity of Belfast, Ireland, and brought up his family there. He had a son whose name was — I. — William James Steen, who brought up his family in the same locality. He had a son — I. William Steen, who spent the greater portion of his life in Belfast, where the family resided. He has a son still living whose name is — /. — William Steen, who is now (1900) in the Northern Bank of Ireland. CHAPTER VIII. William M. Steen was born in Dublin, Ireland, and removed to the United States of America about 1780. He was married to Elizabeth Breckinridge, called "Peggy," and located upon a farm STEEN FAMILIKS OF SCOTCII-TRISH DESCENT. 509 in Allegheny Coimty, Pennsylvania. To them were born at least four children. I. — William M. Steen, Jr., a son of WiiHam AI. and Elizabeth Breckinridge Steen, was born in Allegheny County, Pennsyl- vania, in 1790, and brought up on his father's farm. He was married in 18 15 to Margaret Thompson, a daughter of Alex- ander and Elizabeth Thompson, who were born in Tipperary, Ireland, about 1765, emigrated to America, and located upon a farm in Crawford County. Pennsylvania, near where the city of Titusville now stands. Margaret Thompson was born near Pleasantville, Pennsylvania, July 19, 1795, and in 1896 was still living near that place, in the I02d year of her age. A letter from her son to the writer says: "William M. Steen once owned a farm of three hundred acres in Butler County, Pennsylvania, which he traded for a tract of five hundred acres, which included the site where Pithole City was afterwards built. After the death of William M. Steen his wife traded that tract of land for a farm, on Sugar Creek. This was before the great oil excitement in Pennsylvania, and the farm at Pithole afterv/ards brought an enormous sum of money, the celebrated V. S. on well being located upon it, which alone produced about three thousand barrels a da\ ."' He says again: "William M. and Margaret Thompson Steen were the parents of eighteen children — nine boys and nine girls — all of them except four being still alive (1896). Eight of their sons enlist- ed in the army during the American Civil War, and each faith- fully served his country for four years, during which time they became very widely scattered. They were all in the first battle of Bull Run. in 1861, but never met again during the war." The following are the names of the children of William M. and Margaret Thompson Steen (except two whose names are not given, and who prolxibly died in infancy): 1. Joseph Clark Steen, born in 181 6. 2. Alexander T. Steen, born in 1818. 3. John N. Steecn, born in 1820. 4. Jesse F. Steen, born in 1822. 5. Amos Steen, born in 1823. 6. Christian Steen, born in 1824. 7- George vStecn, born ii^. 1826. 5IO BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. 8. James A. Steen, born in 1827. 9. Elizabeth Steen, born in 1829. TO. Margaret Steen, born in 183 1. ] I. Esther Ann Steen, born in 1832. 12. Jane Steen, born in 1834. 13. Matilda Steen, born in 1838. 14. Christina Steen, born in 1840. 15. Mary Ann Steen, born in 1842. 16. William M. Steen, the youngest child of William M. and Margaret Tliompson Steen, was born on the "Steen farm," near Pleasantville, Venango County, Pennsylvania, July 19, 1844. He was married by the Rev. J. R. Lindsay, January 24, 1873, to Esther Beers, she having been born in 1856. To them have been born "twenty children," so says the "Oil City Derrick," a newspaper published in the city in which they live. This William M. Steen (whose father and grand- father are reported as having the same name) served as a private soldier for two years and a half in the 69th Regiment, New York Volunteers, and one and one-half years in Com- pany E, 57th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. He was wounded in the battles at Antietam, Gettysburg!!, the Wilderness, and Yellow Tavern, in front of Petersburgh. He is a member of Stowe Post, G. A. R., of Tidioute, Pennsyl- vania, and a pensioner. Residence, Oil City, Pennsylvania. H. — Robert vSteen, a son of William M. and Elizabeth Breckin- ridge Steen, was born in x\Ileghcny County, Pennsylvania, about 1793, and removed to the West in early life. HI. — Christie Ann Steen, .1 daughter of William M. and Elizabeth Breckinridge Steen, was born near Pittsburgh, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, about 1796. She lived in Butler County, Pennsylvania, and owned a farm. IV. — Ibbie Steen, a daughter of William M. and Elizabeth Breck- inridge Steen, was born near Pittsburgh, in Allegheny County^ Pennsylvania, about 1799. She also lived in Butler County, Pennsylvania, and owned a large farm there. CTEKN KAIMII^IKS OF SCOTCH-IRISH DKSCF.NT. 5IL CHAPTER IX. Other Stekns in Texas. Judge John A. Steen, of Paint Rock, Concho County, Texas^ writes: "I came into Texas in 1860, and have met several Steens and heard of several more. They figured considerably in the early history of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. The old ones are mostly dead, but their descendants are yet to be found. They are all of Scotch-Irish descent. I saw several Steens when in Bragg's army, east of the Mississippi, but do not know their place of resi- dence. Major Steen, an old settler at IJeeville. Bee County, Texas, a prominent and noted character, was, I think, from Louis- iana. Judge Max Steen was killed in Old Mexico about 1891. He was a judge in one of the southern counties of Texas. There was a John Steen in Bosque County. Texas, years ago. Also, the family of C. C. Steen, known as the "Kit Steen' family. He also had a brother Abe Steen, and a sister who married a ]\[r. I'ennett, living somewhere in the Indian Territor}-, i think in the Choctaw Nation. The Steens in Bosque County, Texas, are the children of John Steen and George Steen, who came into the State from Southeast Missouri. I knew George Steen well dur- ing th.e war. John Steen was killed tliere. I have heard different rej.orts concerning it, as that he was moljlx'd as a spy, and that ho was killed In- the Ind-ans. but I never did know the truth of the matter. At any rate, I hear that he was a good man, and that his sons were good men. Richard C. Steen belongs, I think, to a different family than tlie Steen 's Creek Steens, of which vou wrote. That is, they are not closely connected, but still are of the same stock of the rarl} Steens of that country. Thev lived near Steenston, Lowndes County, Mississi])pi, biu o\cr the line in Alabama." Jefferson William Steen was born and brought up in Madi- son County, Mississippi, and died in Texas in March. 18S5. Tie had (wo brothers. Thomas Steen and David Steen: both are i\czi\, but their families arc living e'ther in Madison or in Hinds- 512 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMIEY. County, Mississippi. Jefferson William Steen was married and brought up a family oi nine children — eight sons and one daugh- ter, all still living in 1899. His eldest son is Charles Steen, whose post-office address is Cobb, Freestoiie County, Texas, and his sev- enth child is Richard C. Steen. of Mexia, Texas, who has resided there since 1884, selling goods for his brother-in-lav/, F. G. Rob- ertson, the merchant. Richard Steen, a part of whbse family settled in Texas, was born in North Carolina, but lived, brought up his family, and d'cd ift Missouri. He was married to Juda McCarrell, and had a fam- ily of eight children, four sons and four daughters, as follows: I. — James Steen. n. — George vSteen, wlic came into Texas in early life. ni. — John Brannon Steen, who came into Texas and was killed there. IV. — William Steen,- the only one of the children of Richard and Juda Steen, now living (1899). Residence, Marshfield, Mis- souri. V. — Elvira Steen. VI. — Margaret Steen. VII. — Rebecca Steen. ' . . VIII.— Maria Steen. John Brannon Steen, the third child of Richard and Juda McCarrell Steen, as given in the above list, was born in Stod- dard County, Missouri, October 17, 1837, and early removed into Texas. He was married, December 11, 1858, to Parmelia T. Roper, and brought up a family of children in Texas, three of whom are still living in 1900, as follows: 1. J. R. Steen, whose residence is near Towle P. O., Boscjue County, Texas. 2. Josie Steen Craig, who resides at Sherman, Grayson County, Texas. 3. George J. Steen, who was l)orn in Texas October 17, 1865. and was married November 13. 1884. to Nellie Wood, she having been born in Texas February 15. 1867. They reside on a farm near Towle P. ()., Bosque CouiUy, Texas. To tluni were l)orn the following- children: STEEN FAMILIES OF SCOTCH-IRISH DESCENT. 513 /. — Newton Steen was born December 22, 1885, and died November 14, 1886. //. — Ada Steen was born June 2, 1887, and died November 10, 1889. ///. — Wessie Steen Wc-s born August 30, 1889. IV. — Jennie Steen was born May 26, 1891. * V. — Bertie Steen was born July 14, 1893. FI. — Susie Steen was born August 3, 1895. VII. — Beulah Steen was born March 7, 1897. (33) BOOK NINETEEN. MISCELLANEOUS STEEN FAMILIES FROM SCAN- DINAVIA (Norway, Swi; den,.. Denmark, Etc.). The Coat of Arms of this branch is the "Head, Neck and Breast of the Phoenix Bird in Gold." CliAPTER I. Rasmus Jansen Steen, the son of a government ship builder, was born in Svendborg, Island of Fuenen, probably about 1786- He was married about 1815 to Helena Keppelgard, to whom were born several children, who, like their father and their grand- father, were fond of a seafaring life. I. — Richard Christian Steen, the eldest son of Rasmus Jansen and Helena Keppelgard Steen, was born in North Germany, probably about 18 17. II. — Maria Madeline Steen, the second child and eldest daughter of Rasmus Jansen and Helena Keppelgard Steen, was born in North Germany, probably about 1820. III. — Asmus Frederick Steen, the third child and second son of Rasmus Jansen and Helena Keppelgard Steen, was born in Cappeln, North Germany, April 2, 1822. He came to America in 1838, when only about sixteen years of age. He worked at ship building in Chicago, Muskegon, St. Louis and New Orleans. He afterwards went to sea as a ship carpenter, and visited nearlv every seaboard nation, then returned to America ( 514 ) MISCELLANEOUS .SCANDINAVIAN FAMILIES. -g-I^ and located in New York City. He afterwards purchased a home in Haddam, Connecticut, where he still resides. He was married, April 29, 1849, to Elizabeth May AUbar, to whom three children were born, as follows : 1. Alphonso Charles Steen, the eldest child of Asmus Frederick and Elizabeth May Allbar vSteen, was born in London, Eng- land, January 16, 1854. He was married at 334 East Ninth Street, New York City, January 6, 1876. to Katherine Amelia Marsh, she having' been born in Newark, New Jersey, June 7, 1854. Residence, 1019 East 136th Street, New York City. To them were born six children. /. — Sarah Elizabeth Steen, the eldest child of Alphonso C. and Katherine Amelia Steen, was born in New York City, April 6. 1877. //. — Edward Charles Steen, the second child and eldest son of Alphonso C. and Katherine Amelia Steen, was born in Haddam, Middlesex Countv, Connecticut, October 11, 1879. ///.- — Lillian Mctoria Steen, the third child and second daughter of Alphonso C. and Katherine Amelia Steen, was horn in New York City, December 3. 1882. //'. — William Haddon Steen, the fourth child and second son of Alphonso C. and Katherine Amelia Steen, was born in New York City, January 3, 1884. J'. — Joseph Alphonso Steen, the fifth child and third son of Alphonso C. and Katherine Amelia Steen, was born in New York City, October 13, 1887. VI. — Martha Freeman Steen, the sixth child and third daughter of Alphonso Charles and Katherine Amelia Steen, was born in New York City, November 7, 1889. 2. Joe Leon Spurgeon Steen, the second son of Asnuis Fred- erick and Elizabeth May Allbar Steen, was born February 2. 1858. He is a good mechanic, but when tired of life on shore would rather go to sea and work at half the wages, visiting different counties and peoples. Residence, Haddam, Con- necticut. 3. Asnuis Haddon Steen, the third son of Asmus Frederick and Elizabeth May Allbar Steen, was born in Haddam, Con- necticut, February 12, i860. Residence, Jersey City, New Jersey. S^6 BIOGRAPHY OF THE; ST£EN FAMIL,Y. IV. — Charles August Steen, the fourth child and third son of Rasmus Jansen and Helena Keppelgard Steen, was born in North Germany about 1824. V. — William Steen, the fifth child and fourth son of Rasmus Jan- sen and Helena Keppelgard Steen, was born in North Germany about 1827. He went out in a ship which was lost at sea, and Avas never heard from afterwards. VI. — Johannes Steen, the sixth child and youngest son of Rasmus Jansen and Helena Keppelgard Steen, was born in North Ger- many about 1829. He also took to the sea, and after sailing the Spanish main for several years, went to California at the time of the gold excitement there. From thence he went to Oregon, and afterwards to New York City, from whence, in 1856, he sailed for Europe as chief officer of one of the largest vessels then afloat, and with the intention of visiting his aged mother. But one m.orning on the voyage, as he stood beside his commander, he was washed overboard by a heavy sea sweeping across the vessel. CHAPTER II. Carl Ludwig Steen was born in Magdeburg, Prussia, in 1785, and emigrated to Norway about 1805. He was married in Norway to a Miss Kirsten, to whom were born four children, as follows : I. — ^William Steen, the eldest son of Carl Ludwig Steen and his wife, formerly a Miss Kirsten, was born in Norway, probably about 1815. He was drowned. II. — Carl Ludwig Steen, the second son of Carl Ludwig and his ' wife, formerly a Miss Kirsten, was born in Norway, probably about 18 18, where he was brought up. He was married, December 4, 1844, to Ragnhild Leverine, and had two chil- dren, as follows: T. Dorothea Leverine Steen, the first child of Carl Ludwig and Ragnhild Leverine Steen, was born in Norwav about 1845. MISCELLANEOUS SCANDINAVIAN FAMILIES. 517 2. Ludwig Adolph Steen, the second child, a son of Carl Ludwig and Ragnhild Leverine Steen, -was born in Norway, probably about 1848. He has traveled quite extensively, and finally made his home in America. For several years he was a member of the New York "Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children." He was married in New York City, September 8, 1888. to Emma Christian. Residence, Pas- saic, New Jersey. To them was born one child, as follows: /. — Karin Ragnhild Steen, a daughter of Ludwig Adolph and Emma Christian Steen, was born in New York City, about 1890. HI. — Bertha Steen, a daughter of the Carl Ludwig Steen that w'as born in Prussia in 1785, and removed to Norway about 1805, was born in Norway, probably about 1820, where she continued 10 reside. IV. — Johann Christian Steen, the fourth child and third son of the Carl Ludwig Steen that was born in Prussia in 1785 and emigrated to Norway about 1805, was born in Norway, prob- ably about 1822, where he was brought up. He was married in Norw-ay in 1846. and is the father of tv.-o children, as fol- lows : 1. Bernhardina Steen. 2. Camilla Steen. CHAPTER HL Heinrich Steen was born in Germany, where he was mar- ried and brought up a large family of children. One of his sons was married to Christina Mans and had seven children. I. — Johann Steen, a son of Heinrich Steen, was born in Ger- many, probably about 1788, where he was brought up and con- tinued to live. He was married in Germany, probably about 1813, to Christina Mans, to whom seven children were born, as follows : 5^r8 BIOGEAPHY OF THE. , STEgN ^FAMILY. 1. August Steen, the eldest son' of Johann and Christina Mans Steen, was born about 1814. 2. Adolph Steen, the second son of Johann and Christina Mans Steen, was born about 1816. 3. Flora Steen, the third child and eldest daughter of Johann and Christina Mans Steen, was born about 1818. 4. Louisa Steen, the fourth child and second daughter of • Johann and Christina Mans Steen, was born about 1820. • 5. Johanna Steen, the fifth child and third daughter of Johann and Christina Mans Steen, V\^as born about 1822. 6. Rosa Steen, the sixth child and fourth daughter of Johann and Christina Mans Steen, was born about 1825. 7. Ferdinand Johann Frederick Steen, the seventh child and third son of Johann and Christina Mans Steen, was born in Germany, October 7, 1827, where he- was brought up. He ' was married in Germany, May 7, 1856, to Margretta Klein- gown. To them were born seven children, as follows: ^] I. — Johannes Steen, the eldest child of Ferdinand J. JP- i^nd Margretta Kleingown Steen, was born in Germany,. No- vember 20, 1857. , . ,. ,. . . //. — Carl Heinrich Steen, the second son of Ferdinand J.. F. and Margretta Kleingown Steen, was born in Germany, August 15, i860, on the Island of Femern, an island of Prussia, in the Province of ScWtswig-Holstein, separated from Holstein by the Femern Sound, and from the Dan- ish Island of Laaland by the Femern Belt. He is by occupation a cabinet maker, and -has resided in Germany, Iowa, and California. He was married in Davenport, Iowa, June 25, 1887, to Emma Gertrude Reick, she also having been born on the Island of Femern. They have no children. Residence, 826 Union Street, San Francisco, California. ///.—Caroline Steen,' the third child and eldest daughter of Ferdinand J. F..,an,d. Margretta Kleingown Steen, was born October 4, 1862. IV. — Clara Steen, the fourth child and second daughter of Ferdinand J. F. and Margretta Kleingown Steen, was born October 27, 1864. : MISCELLANEOUS SCANDINAVIAN FAMILIES. 519 V. — Bernhard Steen, the fifth child and third son of Ferdi- nand J. F. and Margretta Kleingown Steen, was born November 2y, 1866. VI. — Kathinka Steen, the sixth child and third daughter of Ferdinand J. F. and Margretta Kleingown Steen, was born November 4, 1868. VII. — Christiana Steen, the seventh and youngest child, the fourth daughter of Ferdinand Johann Frederick and Mar- gretta Kleingown Steen, was born February i, 1871. CHAPTER IV. Claus Matthias Steen w^as born in Schleswig, now in the northern province of Germany, but adjoining Denmark, and formerly in possession of the Danish King. He was born about 1778 (?j, and was married, about 1803, to Katherine Elizabeth , to whom two children were born, as follows: I. — Doris Steen, a daughter of Claus Matthias and Katherine Elizabeth Steen, was born in Schleswig, in Northern Germany, about 1805, where she continued to reside. H. — Johann Heinrich Christian Steen, a son of Claus Alatthias and Katherine Elizabeth Steen, was born in Schleswig, in Northern Germany, November 28, 1807, where he was brought up. He was married at the same place, about 1835. to .Vnna Elizabeth Frederica Kiaer, she having been born in Schleswig June 30, 1806. To them were born three children, as follows: 1. Emilie Steen, the first child of Johann H. C. and Anna Elizabeth F'rederica Kiaer Steen, was born in Maiden, in Schleswig. then belonging to Denmark, June 14, 1837, where she was brought up. She afterwards removed to America. Residence, with her brother, 386 Twelfth Street, lirooklyn, New York. 2. Peter Carl August Steen, the second child and only son of Johann H. C. and Anna Elizabeth Frederica Kiaer Steen, was born in Schleswig September i, 1840, which was then 520 BIOGEAPHY OF THR STEEN FAMILY. under the Danish Government. He had to go through the campaign of 1863-1864 as a soldier in the Danish Army, after which he removed to America and located in Brooklyn, New York. He is an artist by occupation. He was mar- ried by the Rev. H. Sumner, in Brooklyn, New York, to Henrietta Katherine Frederica Voderberg, a daughter of Claus Heinrich and Franke Loase Voderberg, of Oldenburg, Holstein, she having been born at Rendsburg, Holstein, April 7, 1850. Residence, 386 Twelfth Street, Brooklyn, New York. 3. Frederica Wilhelmina Henrietta Steen, the third child and second daughter of Johann Heinrich Christian and Anna Elizabeth Frederica Kiaer Steen, was born in Schleswig, April 26, 1842, and brought up under the Danish Govern- ment. She afterwards removed to America, and now resides with her brother at 386 Twelfth Street, Brooklyn, New York. CHAPTER V. John Otto Steen was born in Denm.ark, probably about 1800. He was married possibly about 1828, and brought up a family of five children in Denmark, I. — Otto Steen, a son of John Otto Steen, was born in Denmark, probably about 1830, where he grew to manhood. He after- wards removed to America, and located in Enterprise, Clarke County, Mississippi. II. — Christian Steen, a son of John Otto Steen, was born in Den- mark, probably about 1833. He afterwards removed to the United States of America, and settled in St. Louis, Missouri. III. — William Steen, a son of John Otto Steen of Denmark, was horn m Copenhagen, Denmark, December 28, 1835. and emi- grated to America when he was a young man. He was mar- ried at West Point, Mississippi, January 31, i860, to Emma MISCELT.ANEOrS SCAXr>IXAVIAN FAMILIES. 52 1 Caroline Collins, and located in Cokimbvis, Mississippi, where he died in 1884, in the 49th year of his age. He was the father of two children, as follows: 1. Fannie J. Steen, the first child of William and Emma Caroline Collins Steen, was born at Columbus, Mississippi, August 9, 1867. Residence, Columbus, Mississippi. 2. John William Steen, the second child of William and Emma Caroline Collins Steen, was born in Columbus, ]vlississippi-, July 15, 1869. Residence, Columbus, Mississippi. IV. — A daughter of John Otto Steen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, about 1838, and still resides there. V. — A daughter of John Otto Steen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, about 1840, and still resides there. Hans Christian Frederick Steen was born in Denmark, and when a young man removed to the United States of America. He is a carpenter and house builder by occupation. Residence, 4i!'2 Dorland Street, San Francisco, California. CHAPTER VI. Samuel Martin Steen was born in Bergen, Norway, in 1804, and died in 1849, aged 45 years. He was a magistrate in Nor- way. The family name was originally Dombe-Steen. but his father was given permission by the Storthing, or Parliament, of Norway to drop the Dombe from the name. Samuel Martin Steen was married in Norway, about 1836, to Elsie Margrethe Kron Heiberg. she having been born in 18 10. To them six chil- dren were born. I. — Gerhard Siverin Heiberg Steen, the eldest son of Samuel Martin and Elsie Margrethe Kron Heiberg Steen. was born in Bergen, Norway, in 1838 where he spent his early life. He was married at the same place, August 17, 1866, to Madsella 5 22 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STi:KN FAMILY. Lounze Madsen, she having been iDorn in Bergen, Norway, Novembei" 25, 1848. Mr. Steen is by occupation a bookkeeper and business correspondent. Residence, 229 South Washing- ton Street, Baltimore, Maryland. To them nine children were born. 1. Reinert Heiberg Steen, the eldest son of Gerhard S. H. and Madsella Lounze Madsen Steen, was born June 10, 1867 — a clerk by occupation. He was married and Hves on Balti- more Street, near Central x\venue, Baltimore, Maryland. 2. Sigurd M. Steen, the second son of Gerhard S. H. and Mad- sella Lounze Madsen Steen, was born December 28, 1868. He is a traveling salesman. He was married, and resides in Baltimore, Maryland, 2010 East Gough Street. 3. Gerhard Siverin Heiberg Steen, Jr., the third son of Ger- hard Siverin Heiberg and Madsella Lounze Madsen Steen, was born August 23, 1870 — a salesman. Residence, 229 South Washington Street, Baltimore, Maryland. 4. Madsella Lounze Steen, the fourth child, a daughter of Gerhard S. H. and Madsella Lounze Madsen Steen, was born August 13, 1872 — a teacher. Residence, 229 South Wash- ington Street, Baltimore, Maryland. 5. S. Steen, the fifth child and fourth son of Gerhard S. H. and Madsella Lounze Madsen Steen, was born June 11, 1874 — a telegraph operator. Residence, 229 South Washington Street, Baltimore, Maryland. 6. Egil Steen, the sixth child and fifth son of Gerhard S. H. and Madsella Lounze Madsen Steen, was born April 8, 1877. Residence, 229 South Washington Street, Baltimore, Mary- land. 7. Edwin S. Steen, the seventh child and sixth son of Gerhard S. H. and Madsella Lounze Madsen Steen, was born July 2, 1881. Residence, 229 South Washington Street, Baltimore, Maryland. 8. Valborg Steen, the eighth child and seventh son of Gerhard S. H. and Madsella L. M. Steen, was born January 19, 1883. Residence, 229 South Washington Street, Baltimore, Mary- land. 9. Lily Cleveland Stccn, the ninth child and second daughter of Gerhard S. H. and Madsella L. M. Steen, was l)orn March MI5CI;LLANi:cUS .SCAXDIXAVIAX l•A^[rLIES. 523 4, 1885. Residence, 229 South Washington Street, Balti- more, Maryland. IT. — Reinert Steen, the second son of Samuel Martin and Elsie Margrethe Kron Heiberg Steen, was born in Bergen. Nor- way, in 1840. He is now dead. IIJ. — Heinrikke Steen, the third son of Samuel Martin and Elsie Margrethe Kron Heiberg Steen, was born in Bergen. Norway, m 1842, and died. IV. — Valborg Steen, the fourth son of Samuel Alartin and Elsie Margrethe Kron Heiberg Steen, was born in Bergen. Norway, in 1844. Residence, Baltimore, Maryland. V. — Tritlyof Steen, the fifth child and the elder daughter of Samuel Martin and Elsie Margrethe Kron Heiberg Steen, was born in Bergen, Norway, in 1846, and is now dead. VI. — Samuelle Steen, the youngest child of Samuel Martin and Elsie Alargrethe Kron Heiberg Steen, was born in I'jcrgen, Norway, in 1849. She was married to a Mr. Engberg. Resi- dence, Salt Lake Citv, Utah. Henry H. C. Steen, belonging to a different family, lives in Baltimore. ^larvland. Residence, 1212 York Road. CHAPTER \'II. Johannes Kundsen Steen was born in Christiansund, Nor- way, probably about 1786, and was married at the same place, possibly about 18 13, to Olave Bergithe Stoame, and brought up a family of three children. I. — Helen Margrette Steen, the eldest child of Johannes Kundsen and Olave Bergithe Stoame Steen, was born in Christiansund, Norway, September 5, 18 14. 524 BrOGRAPHY OF THIi) STDDN FAMILY, II. — Carl Andreas Steen, the second child and only son of Johannes Kundsen and Olave Bergithe Stoame Steen, was born in Christiansund, Norway, November 14, 18 16. He is by occupation a sailor, and has traveled extensively. He was. married by Wessel Berg, at Flodanger, Norway, April i, 1853, to Magdalena Jacobia Schoenning, a daughter of Mons Gjen- taft Schoenning and Kirsten Aas Leek, of Bar Island, she hav- ing been born at Bar Island, April i, 1829. Residence, 28- Fifth Street. South Boston, Massachusetts. III. — Johanna Barbara Steen, the third child and second daugh- ter of Johannes Kundsen and Olave Bergithe Stoame Steen^ was born in Christiansund, Norway, November 21, 1818. CHAPTER VIII. Peder O. Steen was bOrn in Ode Gaarden, Nordeshang,. Norway, and brought up on a farm near Packveraein, Norway. He had an elder brother who was brought up with him whose name was Hans O. Steen. Peder O. Steen was born in the year 1810. He was mar- ried in the Kirke, in Nordeshang, Norway, in 1830. to Inger Frans Dotta Schoen. They removed to the United States of America in 1854, and settled in Wisconsin. He was a black- smith by trade. To them were born five children, as follows: I. — Ole P. Steen, the eldest child of Peder O. and Inger Frans Dotta Schoen Steen. was born in Norway, about 1827, and came to America with his parents in 1854, when about 2.^ years of age. Residence, Steen, Rock County, Minnesota. IT. — Charles P. Steen, the second son of Peder O. and Inger Frans Dotta Schoen Steen, was born in Norway, about 1829, and brought up there. He removed to the United States of America with his parents in 1854, when he was about 25 year? of age. Residence. Manston, Juneau County, Wisconsin. MISCELLANEOUS SCANDINAVIAN FAMILIES. 525 III. — John Pederson Steen. the third son of Peder O. and Inger Frans Dotta Schoen Steen, was born at Havefessen, Norway, four miles from Christiania, January 14, 1832. He came to America with his father's family in 1854, when he was about 22 years of age. He is a blacksmith by trade. John Pederson Steen was married in Adams County, Wisconsin, March 10, 1864, to Lina Klemson. Residence, Steen, Rock County, Min- nesota. To them was born one child, as follows: I. Peder Nicolaus Steen, a son of John Pederson and Lina Klemson Steen, was born at Steen. Rock County, Minne- sota, about 1866. Residence, Steen, Rock County, [Minne- sota. IV. — Annette Steen, the fourth child and only daughter of Peder O. and Inger Frans Dotta Schoen Steen, was born in Norway, about 1835. and came to America with her parents in 1854, when she was about 19 years of age. She was married to August Kraus. Residence, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. V. — Guinnold Steen. the fifth child and youngest son of Peder O. and Inger Frans Dotta Schoen Steen, was born in Norway about 1838, and died . CHAPTER IX. Anders Th. Steen was born near Christiania, Norway, prob- ably about 1763. He was married and brought up a large family there. One cf his sons in middle life removed to America with his family. I- — Thrond A. Steen, a son of x\nders Th. Steen, was born near Christiania, Norway, probably about 1795. He was married in Norway, some time about i8t8. to Ingeborg Halvarsen Thor- stad, and brought up a family of nine children. In 18^3 he removed with his whole family and settled permanently in the United States of America. The following are ilicir children: 526 BIOGRAPHY OF TIIE; STEEN FAMILY. 1. Andreas T. Steen, the eldest son of Thrond A. and Inge- borg H. T. Steen, was born near Christiania, Norway, about 1820, and came to America with his parents in 1853. Resi- dence, Spring Grove, Minnesota. 2. Ole Christian Steen, the second son of Thrond A. and Inge- borg H. T. Steen, was born near Christiania, Norway, about 1822, and came with his parents to America, in 1853, but is now dead. 3. Martin T. Steen, the third son of Thrond A. and Ingeborg H. T. Steen, was born near Christiania, Norway, about 1824, where he was brought up. He emigrated to America with his father's family in 1853. Residence, Lake Mills, Iowa. 4. Karen Kristie Steen, the fourth child and only daughter of Thrond A. and Ingeborg H. T. Steen, was born near Chris- tiania, Norway, about 1826, and died in infancy. 5. Theodore Steen, the fifth child and fourth son of Thrond A. and Ingeborg H. T. Steen, was.- born near Christiania, Nor- way, about 1828, and died , 6. John Steen. the sixth child and fifth son of Thrond A. and Ingeborg H. T. Steen, was born near Christiania, Norway, about 1830, and came to America with his parents in 1853. Residence, Wahoo, Nebraska. 7. Hildus Steen, the seventh child and sixth son of Thrond A. and Ingeborg H. T. Steen, was born near Christiania, Nor- way, about 1832, and came to America with the family in 1853. He now lives in Nebraska. 8. Otto Frederick Steen, the eighth child and seventh son of Thrond A. and Ingeborg H. T. Steen, was born near Chris- tiania, Norway, about 1834, and is now dead. 9. Charles August Steen, the ninth child, the eighth and young- est son of Thrond A. and Ingeborg Halvarsen Thorstad Steen, was born near Christiania, Norway, August 20, 1836, and died in Decorah, Iowa, July 31, 1877, in the 41st year of his age. He came to America with his father's family in T853, when he was about 17 years old. He was married in Woodville, Winneshiek County, Iowa, March 27, 1867, to Carrie M. Paulsen, she having been born near Throndlyen, 1 MISCELLANEOUS SCANDINAVIAN FAMILIES. 527 Norway, August 17, 1843, and now (1900J resides with her children at 210 East Broadway, Decorah, Iowa. /. — Josephine Matilda Steen, the elder daughter of Charles A. and Carrie M. Paulsen Steen, was born in Decorah, Iowa, in 1868. //. — Emma Theressa Steen, the second daughter of Charles A. and Carrie M. Paulsen Steen, was born in Decorah, Iowa, in 1871. BOOK TWENTY. THE STEENS IN HOLLAND. In the introduction to this work brief mention was made of Steens m Holland and their characteristics in the dark days of religious persecution. The following letter, from a prominent attorney in New York, will fully explain the Dutch coat of arms, including the Steen family in Holland: Ne;\v York, June 27, 1899. "My Dear Mr. Steen : ■'According to Rietstap, the authority on Dutch coats of arms, there are three families of Steen — "First. — Holland: Shield of gold, with eight-pointed red (vermilion) star, surmounted by a rose of same color. "Second. — Arnheim: Vermilion shield, with three triangu- lar diamonds with gold edges. This has a crest — a gold jewel crown, ornamented with a triangular diamond ; the scroll work (or lambrequins) of the crest, vermilion, silver and gold. "Third. — Holstein: Blue with a silver shell (pilgrim's cockle shell). This has a crest, two projections, or rays, of blue, each one containing three silver cockle shells, one on the other. "There are additional families of 'Van den Steen.' I thought this would interest you and your friend. "Yours sincerely, "Gkorgk W. Vax SiclEn!" The explanations iiere given, together with names taken from city directories in Holland, were furnished by Aire H. Voor- winden, Esq., Vice Consul of the United States in Rotterdam. The old Dutch word for "Castle" is Steen. and the ancient (528) STKENS IN HOLLAND. 529 castle in Antwerp is still called "The Steen." The word ''\"an" means "of," and probably implies that the original bearers of the name "Van Steen" were men of stone, or strong men. The word "der" or "den" means "the," and indicates that the original bear- ers of the name "Van der Steen" or "Van den Steen" were in some way connected with a castle. The name "Steen" following any other surname, as, for instance, "Brand Van der Steen," would show that the "Brands" were ancient noblemen, and form- erly owned a castle. Stlf.ns in Amsterdam. G: Steen, bloemist — florist, Kulverstraat, 91. T: Steen, deurwaarder — constable, Ceintuurbaan, 34^^. T: T: Steen, Bloemgracht, 169. T: D: Steen, comestibles — canned goods, Prinsenstraat, 6 en Singel, 176. A: B: Van Steen, broodbakker — baker, Gandbloemstraat, 74. L: Van Steen, Weteringstraat, 37. H: R: Van den Steen, commissionaire, Singel Old Berg- straat, 140. Wed. M: Van den Steen, tapster, Beth Amcnstraat. 15. Wed. W: Van der Steen, Bloem.straat, 76. SrKr.XS IN R()TTKRD.\M. J: G: Steen, Rembrar.dstraat, 60. E: Steen, \'uendenlaan. F. 88. L: Steen, widow, IMininirrdykeslcwcg. 263. J: Steen, Annemariastr. 26 3-2. D: A: Steen, Hafaadc. 18. A: Steen. Erasmustraat, 33. L: L: Steen, teacher, F.rasnuisslraat. 33. E: Steen, Klcanorastraat, i i. (?4 ) 530 biography of tlii; stcen family. Stkens in The; Haguf,. / A: Steen, carpenter. Wagenstraat, 153. A: Steen, painter, Sumatrastraat, 125. A: Steen, printer, Habblemastraat, 6^. G:'C: Steen, Luideval, 3rd. Miss C: Steen, lady tailor, Luideval, 3rd. J: J: Steen, cork manufacturer, Doufletstraat, 34. J: W: C: Steen, dealer in sewing machines, Trinsenstraat,. 104. Mrs. G: Steen, groceries, Lage Niewstraat. H: Van t5teen, storekeeper, Veenkade, 77. H: Van Steen, milk dealer, Geest, 48. A: P: L: Van der Steen, bookkeeper. West Linde, 194 d. T: A: Van der Steen, baker. Van Vremenstraat, 81. J: H: Van der Steen, mason, Burtemingel Z. W. 8. W: C: Van den Steen, milk dealer, Kartenbosch, 21. Miss T: H: Van den Steen, teacher, Piel Hemstraat, 8. Miss G: W: C: Van den Steen, teacher, Trinsenstraat, 104. Isaac Van den Steei., Trinsenstraat, 104, dealer in sewing machines. W: Van der Steen, carpenter, Konigstraat, 11 1. W: Van der Steen, beer dealer, Skylinde, 16. GENERAi DEX, BOOK ONE. Alcxjiiider, Martha A. Blair One, V. 5. 5. Alexander, Samuel M One. Alexander. .7. Kniery (Jue. V.5.5.1. Alexander. Hel>ec'ea W One. Alexander. Kdna May One, V.5.o.l.l. Alexander, Viri^ie Lillian. .. .One. V.5.5.1.2. Alexander, John Truman. .. .One, V.5.0.1.3. Alexander, Vernon Llovd. .. .One, V.5.5.1. 4. Allen, Ora Maude Blair One, V.5,2.3. Allen, Irviny B One. Allen. Bernica One, V..5.2..S.1. Allen, Katherine One, V.5.2.3.2. Bailey, Mary I. Sceen One, V. 4. 1.7. Bai ley. Georjro !•' One. I'.ailcy, All>ert Clarence ( )ne. V.4.1.7.1. Bailey. Leonora Wahnetta. . . One, V.4.1.7.2. I'.eaii. Klsi.'uia Victoria Steen. .One, V.4.1.3. l!",iii, William M One. B.ean. .\raad Alberta One, V.4.1.3.1. Bean, Mary Leona One, V. 4. 1,3.2. Bean, Ada Minerva One, V.4.1.3.3. Bean, Ruby Pearl One. V.4.1.3.4. Bean, .Tulius Caesar One. V.4.1.3. 5. Bean. Fred. Ritchie f)ne. V. 4.1.3.0. Beutley. Sarah Louisa One, L3.3.1. Bcntlev, Joseph W One. Iiciitlev, Cora Wood One. L3.3.L1. BeiUley. Harry I^lwood One, L.S'3 1.2. liovorid-ie. .John T One. Beveridge, Eliza K. Steen One, V. 8,1. Beveridsre. Cha rles W One, V.S.1.1 . BeveridRo, .7. Harrio One, V.8.1.2. l?e\eridire. I*Morence M One. 7!"veridy-e. 7jeonora Lodeema .One. V.8.1.2.1. 7ilair, Catherine K. Steen One, V.o. I'.l.air. AVilliani 7 One. 7^1;lir. Uetieera Ann One, V..^.l. Blair. WilliaMi Alexander One. V.."..2. Blair, Mnrv 10. Bloom One. Blair. Sai-:ih Freeman One. Blair. .7eMi.ie M<-Kee One. 7':iair. lOdilh TU.;itrice "ue. V.-..?.4. I'.llir, Kthel Cleora One. V 5.2.5. Blair. Frank I'-uil One. V. 5. 2.1. Blair. .7. Whiineld One. V..-,..^. 7>.Iair, \:inev .7ane One. v. .-,..». Blair. Aaron Wallace One. V.5.r.. 7ora Pearl One, V 8 "^ 4 Blair, Margaret Reba Ellen. . .One] v!8!2 5' Blake, S. lOlva Steen One. V 4 4 1 Blake. William M ....One' lilako. 77oward Truman One, V.4.'4.1.l! Blake, Inez Virgil One V 4 4 1 ''' Jloden, Letitia Leech One 14 1' Boden, John ' Qne I'.o.leu. Wilbur L .' .' ■one','i.'4.1.3.' Boden. Samuel 10 One 7 4 14 Bosart, Edith M. Steen One,'v 3 I'l" bogart. Charles William One* Bogart, Charles Franklin. . . .One, V .3 1 1 l' Bogart, Edward Rich.ird One, V.3.l'l''''* Bogart, John Albert One, V 3 1 1 3' liogart, James Uelnnis One! V 3 1 l'4 Bogart, 7,awrence Wilson .... One V 3 1 1 5' Bogart ^[arine Dew, y one. V.S.l.l.c! Boyd. M. A. Boden Oue 14 11 Brokaw. .XLiry Agnes One! 7.'3'3.'2.' Brok.i \v, George A One I'.rokaw, Clarence Miller One. I :{ 3 (; l" )'.roka\v. Elizabeth Ross One 7 3 3 d' Brokaw, George W ' One" Brokaw. Joseph 77acket One, l';r3(i'i' 75rokaw, Wilella Jane One, 7. .•{.3.(5.3! ''•n.kaw. Louis.i S One'. 1.3 3 ay, Nancy A, Rhondes One. V.2.4. 1 'ay. Absalom One' Hay. .\nn Elizabeth One, V 2 4 4 Ociinii.g. y\. Ine/, Sharp One" V 4 ''7 532 BIOGRAPHV OF THE STHT-X FAMILY. Denniug, Andrew G One. Denniug. William Edmond. . .One. T.4.2.7.1. Denniug, Silas Karl One, V.4.2.7.2. Duncan. Kmily E. Steen One, T.4.1.4. Duncan. Thomas Leror One. Duncan, Lela Myrtle One. V. 4.1. 4.1. Duncan, Harold Steen One, Y.4.1.4.2. Frow, Sallie A. Steen One, V.6.3. Frow. John A One. Frow, Lvdia Gertrude One. V.6.3.1. Frow, Eunice E One. T.6..3.2. Frow. Susan Faris One. V.6.3.3. Fulton, Luella A. Sharp One, V.4.2.5. Fulton. Daniel A One. Fulton, Robert One. V.2.5.1. Fulton, Ra.v One. V.2.5.3. Fulton, Mary Pearl One, V.2..5.4. Fnltou, Margaret One, T.2.5.0. Gardner, Exie M. Steen V.4.8.1. Gardner. Jesse B One. Gardner, Elizabeth G One. T.4.8.1.1. Gardner. Wilder B One. V.4.8.1.2. Garratt, J. E. Pearl Steen One. V.3.2.3. Garratt. Charles A One. Gotehell. Effie A. Steen One. V.4.3.2. fJotchell. Curtis One. Gotehell. James Francis One, V.4.3.2.1. (ioTchell. Clarence Victor One. T.4.3.2.2. Graham. Margaret Shields One, 1.11.3. Graham, Harvev W One. Graham. William Clyde One. 1.11.3.1. Graham. Bertha Belle One. 1.11.3..'>. Green, Minnie M. Steen One. V. 7.2.1. Green. Howard C One. Green. Caden Roy One, V. 7.2.1.1. Green, Charles Howard One, V.7.2.1.2. Higgins, Espy E Higgin.s, Martha Steen One. V . . One. 7.2.2.1. Halcomb Halcomb Halcomb Halcomb Halcomb Hazelwood, Hazelwood, Hazelwood. Halcomb, Sadie E. Steen One, V. Halcomb. George "W Hazel One. T.4. Tina May One, T.4 Eulu Irene One, V.4. Elva One, T.4. Roy Steen One, T.4. Harper. Cornelia A. Miller One, I. Hatper, Joseph Harper. Joseph Albert One. 1.3. Hazelwood. Jennie P. Steen. ...One. T. Thomas M Ciara Juanita. . . .One. T.4, Ruth Isabella One. T.4. Hfnery. Sarah E. Leech One. Henery. William E Hener.v. Josiah Wilbur One. I. Honery. Cora Mabel One. I. Hr-nery. John Alva Ono. I. Hetherington. Anna B. Fulton. One,T. 4. Heiherington. Ray Hetherington. James One. T. 4.2. Ht-therington. Cora E. Redkey..One. T, Heiherington, Frank H Hetherington. Ruby Lilian. . .One. T.8 Heiherington, Henr.v Edwin. .One. T. S Hetherington. Roger Earl. ...One. T.8 Hicks. Lorena Stilwell One. I. Hloks. Frank Tlicks. Helen Geneva One. 1.3. ITifk«. Tera One. L.3. Higgins, Effie Day One, T nigglns. Franklin I Higgins. Nellie Etta One, T.2 Higgins, Elvis Earl One. V.2 Higgins, Annie Marie One, V.2 Illgglns, L. Edna Steen One, T 4.4.5. One. 4.5.1. 4.5.2. 4.5.3. 4.5.4. 4.5.5. 3.3.5. One. .3.5.1. 4.n.l. -One. 0.1.1. 9.1.2. Ln.3. .One. 5..3.1. .5. .3. 2. ."> .3 ?■ 2..5.2. ."one! 5.2.1. S.4.1. .One. 4.1.2. 4.1.3. 4.1.4. 3 4.7. .One. 4.7.1. 4.7.2. 2 4.2. .One. 4.2.1. 4 2 2 4!2;3! I. 1.5.5.6. 1.5.5.7. I.5.5.S. Johnson, A. Josephine Day One, T. 2.4.3. Johnson, Hezekiah H One. Johnson, Tiolet Olive One, T.2.4.3.1. Johnson, Anna Day One, T.2. 4.3.2. Kennett, M. K.ate Blair One, T.5.13. Kennett, H. Smith One. Kennetr. Ernest Budman One. V.5. 13.1. Kennett, Nellie Grace One, V.5.13.2. Lawrence, Mary E. Steen One, T.3.2.2. Lawrence. Ernest L One. Lawrence. Miidi-ed One. T. 3.2.2.1. Lawrence, Meredith Fay One, V.3.2.2.2_ Leech, Anna Steen One, 1.5. Leech, Josiah L One. ]-ecch, Mary Jane One. 1.5.2. Leech. Robert L One, 1.5.5. Leech, Adda E. Williams One. Leech, Laura A One. 1.5.5.1. Leech. Benoni H One. 1.5.5.2. Lrech, Jessie O One. 1.5. 5.-3. Leech, Charles S One. I..5..5.4.. Leech, Flora One. Leech, John A One, Leech, Chester R One. Leech, Lucile One. Leech. Samuel B One. 1.5. rartin. Annie M One. T.5.7.1. Martin. William Isaac One. T.5.7.2. Martin. Cecil Blair One. T. 5.7. 2.1. Mead, Marv B. Boden One. 1.4.1.2. Miller. William Xewton One. 1.3.3.7. Miller. Mary J. Stilwell One. 1.3.3. Miller, Joseph One. Miller. Alverda C One. L3.3..S. ,Montgomei-y. lona \. Stilwell. .One. I. --i.!. 4. Montgiimerv. Nool Br.Mdfonl One. Myers, Xellie p. Rhoades One. T.2. 6.2. M\ers. Dan Waiter One. .Mvers. Agnes One. T.2.6.2.1. Mvers. Marv Frances One, T.2.6.2.2. Mvers. Hallie Rhoades One, V.2.»>.2.3. Mvers, Helen Steen One. V.2.6.2.4. Myers, Lyndon L One. V.2.6.2.5. Palmer. :Nrargaret C.Steen One. T.6.8. Palmer. MntiI.ew A On<'. I'alnier. Mildred Viola One. V.6.8.1. CKNERAL INDEX. I'ayrie, Letitia Shields One, 1.2.4. Payne, Leonard One. I'ayne, Rachel Ann One, 1.2.4.1. Payne, William Leander One. 1.2.4.2. Penn, Jimraa B. Sharp One, V.4.2.2. I'onn, James M One. Penn, Edward One, V. 4. 2. 2.1. I'enn, Cary L One, V.4.2.2.2. Itedkey, S. p:mma Steen One, V.8.4. Redkev, Henrv H One. Redk.'v, Edwin Stanley One, V. 8.4.2. Redkev, Xellie Blanche One, V.8.4.3. Kedkcv, Hnrrv Starling "One, V.S.4.4. Redkey, Mary Lilian One. V.8.4. 5. Ithi)adi-s, Rebecca A. Steen One, V.2. Ithrtados, Samuel One. RUoadcs, Sarah Jane One, V.2.1. Rhoades. S. D. Belt One, V.2.2. Rlioadfs. Thomas W One, V.2.5. Rhoados. Ann E. White One. Ithoadcs. Jerome E One, V.2.5.1. RUoades, James Lewis One, V.2.5. 2. Rhoades, William S One, V.2.5. 3. Rhoades, Anthony A One, V.2.6. Rhoades, Naucy A. Harmon One. Rhoades, Mary F. Yates One. Rhoades, Thomas H One, V.2.6.1. Rhoades, Mary R. Payne One. Rhoades, Russell H One, V. 2.6.1.1. Rhoades, Leah One, V. 2.6.1.2. Rhoades, Ensrene V One, V.2.6.1. 3. Rhoades, Bessie Price One, V.2.6.1.4. Rhoades, Richard Yates One, V.2.6.1. 5. Rhoades, Aaron Martin One, V.2.9. R'.^'ers, Sophia A. Stilwell One, 1.3.4.3. Rogers, Albert One. Rogers, Grace One, 1.3.4.3.1. Rogers, Mary Margaret One, 1.3.4.3.2. ■Sharp, Nancv Ann Steen One, V.4.2. Sharp, Silas H One. Sharp, Albert Newton One, V. 4.2.1. Sharp. Eva Josephine One, V.4.2.3. Sharp, Elsie Jane One, V. 4. 2.4. Sharp, James L One, V.4.2. 6. Sharp. Anna V. Swoaringen One. Sharp, Ben.1aniin One, V.4.2.6.1. Sharp, Coleman S One, V.4.2,6.2. Sharp. Frank One, V.4.2. 6.3. Sharp, Wiloy One, V. 4. 2.6.4. Shields, Mary Ellen Steen One, Lll. Shields, WilHam One. Sliiclds, Joseph B One. I.U.I. Shields, Virginia E. Hampton One. Shields, Richard Henry One, LI 1.1.1. Shields, Lewis H One, 1.11.1 .2. Shlohls. ALirv E One, 1.11.1.3. Shields. Alice M One. I.1L1.4. Shields, Martha P One. 1.11.2. Shields, Catherine A One. Lll. 5. Shields, Emily A One, 1.11.6. Shepherd. Luella J. Boden One. L.").l.."). Sommerstedt, Elizabeth J. Stilwell.... One. L3.1.2.1. Sommerstedt, I'eter Christian One. Si^iniuTstedt, Mvrtle L One, 1.3.1.2.1.1. Sommerstedt, Ralpli H One. L3.1.2.1.2. Sominersledt. Crace R One. I. .■{.1.2.1. 3. Steen, Richard One. Steen, Robert One. Steen, Elizabeth Boyd One. Sfen, Samnel One. L Steen, Mary Mayers One. Sieen, .\lexander One. I.l. Steen. Rosanna Hunter One. Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen, Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Stf>en Steen S*^een Steen Steen, Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Stee Steo Steen Steen Steen Sto.Ml Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen StcM'u Steen St s St St Mf- ■en een eeii Sarah One, I.l.l. Frances A One, LI. 3. Samuel G One, 1.1.4. Sarah E. Bell One. Rosanna One, LI. 4.1. William T One, 1.1.4.2. Saratv Smith One. Edna May One, 1.1.4.2.1. Leroy G One-, 1.1.4.2.2. Mabel F One, 1.1.4.2.3. Hnnter A One, 1.1.4.3. Clara Dixon One. De Ettie E One, 1.1.4.3.1. Vier Samuel One, 1.1.4.3.2. Ruby Irene One, 1.1.4.3.3. William H One, 1.1.4.3.4. James A One, 1.1.5. Martha J. Broomfield One. Sarah J. Lepper One. Leona One, 1.1.5.1. George Masters One, 1.1.5.2. Samuel Arnold One, 1.1.5.3. Elizabeth One, 1.2. James One, 1.4. Thomas One, 1.6. Samuel One, 1.7. Stephen One, 1.8. Mary One. Robert One, 1.9, Sarah One, I.IO. Robert One, II. Mary One, III. Elizabeth One. IV. Alexander One, V. Agnes Nancy Farls One. Jane One, V.l. Aaron F One, V.3. Mary Freeman One. W. Freeman One, V.3.1. Emma M. Stipp One. Ernest Linden One, V.3.1.2. Clarence P One, V.3 1.3. E. Watson One, V.3.2. Julia E. L. Diball One. Laura Alice One. V.3.2.1. S. Martin One. V.3..3. J. Truman One, V..3.4. Moses D. A One, V.3.5. Mary Foster One. Lulu Grace One, V.3.5.1. Josiah James One, V.3.6. Isaac Birt One, V.3.8. William Wirt One. V.3.9. R. Wilson One, V.4. Louisa Chambers One. A. Marshall One, V.4.1. Mary E. Dunlap One. S. Carey One, V. 4.1.1. Justine M. Hale One. Loren A One. V.4.1. 1.1. Mvrtle F One, V.4.1. 1.2. Gertrude C One, V.4.1. 1.3. Ivy Faunetta One. V.4.1. 4. Albert Newton One. V.4.1. 2. .\ndrew W One, V.4.1.5. Lizzie Carlson One. John Ritchie One. V.4.1. 8. D. A. May Mcore One. John '^ < )ne. V.4.3. Mary E. Ramsey One. Elizabeth A. Moore One. William One. V.4.3.1. Minnie Webber One. Elmer One. V. 4. 3.1.1. John Afllton One. V.4.3.1. 2. Richard .Vvis One, V.4.3.3. 534 lUOCRAl'IiY UF TlllC STKUX FAMILY. Stceii, Steeu Steeu Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen. Steen. Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Stoen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steeu Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steeu Steen Steen Steen Steen Clifirles Wilson .One, V.4..S.4. Emma Louisa One, V.4.3..5. Clara Ruby One, V.4.3.6. R. Russell One, V.4.4. Sarah A. Swearingen One. Allen Wilson One, V.4.4.2. Cora E. Kirk One. Mecia Laura One, V. 4. 4.2.1. Charles Moses One, V.4.4. 2.2. Anna May One, V.4.4.2.3. Blanche One, V.4.4.2.4. Lyman Edward One, ¥.4.4.3. Mary O. Lewis One. Ersie Leona One, V.4.4. 3.1. Mabel Edith One, V.4.4.3.2. Lena One, V.4.4.3.3. Fred Lewis One, V.4.4.3.4. Mary Anna One, V.4.4. 4. Robert W. F One, V.4.5, Inez Wilkins , One. Ida Marie One, V. 4.5.1. Edith Louisa One, V. 4.5.2. Columbia W One, V.4..5.3. Robert W One. V. 4. 5.4. Stephen Perrv One. V.4.6. J. Ruf us One, V.4.7. Sarah E. lount;- One. Elijah ." One. V.4.7.1. Charles One, V. 4.7.2. Lulu One, V.4.7.3. Jane One, V.4.7. 4. George Alfred One, V.4.7.5. Bessie One, V.4.7. 6. Alpheus One, V.4.8. Hester M. Phibbs One. inez t'earl One, V.4.8.2. Aiin Louisa , One, V.4.8. 3. William \V One, V.4.8.4. David P One, V.4.8.5. Hezekiah P. M One, V.4.8. 6. Elijah One. V.4.9. Ruth Hector One. Myrtle M One, V.4.9.2. Jessie Lee One, V.4.9.3. Samuel W One, V.4.9.4. Frank C One, V.4.9.5. Clarence H One, V.4.9.6. Rector L One, V.4.9.7. Elijah Earl One, V. 4.9.8. Paulian E One, V.4.9.9. John W One, V.6. M anc V E. Campbell One. Samuel W One, V.(i.4. Rogina Williams One. William O One, V.6.4.1. Frank Work One, V.6.4.2. Clyde Glasgow One, V.6.4.3. Ann America One, V.r;.5. Alice Josephine One, V.6.G, Nancy Ellen One, V.6.7. Alexajidei; B One, V.7. Nancy J. McClure One. Mary Jane One, V.7.1. John A One, V.7.2. Jennie M. Reighley One. Sarah Lawwill <)ne. Harry Watson One, V.7.2.3. Merta One, V.7.2.4. John Alexander One, V.7.2. 5. James Faris One, V.7.3. W. Chester One, V.7.4. A. Dora McCreight One. J. Truman One, V.7.4. 2. Jenni'; L. Straiip One. Florence One. V.7.4.2.1. Otto L One, V.7.4.3. Steen, Clara Ida One, V.7.4.4. Steen, W. Lather One, V.7.4. 5. Steen, Olin K One, V.7.4.6. Steen, Lillie .Mabel One, V. 7.4.7. Steen, S. Steward One, V.7.5. Steen, Mollie E. McCreight One. Steen, Estella Miller One. Steen, Mattie Lee One, V.7.5.1. Steen, Lizzi-; May One, V.7.5. 2. Steen, Nola Jeanette One, V.7.5. 3. Steen, Silas M One, V.7.6. Steen. Harriet Foster One. Steen, DwigUt B One, V.7.(J.l. Steen, Elsie Buck well One. Steen, Carl F. A One, V.7.t).2. Steen, Earl L One, V.7.6.3. Steen, Ralph W One, V.7.6.4. Steen, J. Colter One, V.7.7. Steen, Mary I. Fee One. Steen, Lulu Fee One, V.7.7.1. Steen, Mamie One, V.7.7.2. Steen, Marion W One, V.7..8. Steen, S. Emma Patton One. Steen, Charles G One, V. 7.8.1. Steen, Wilbur A One, V.7.8.2. Steen, Josiah Y One, V.8. Steen, Rebeca C. Weare One. Steen, J. Boyd One, V.S.S. Steen, Anna E. Loi ett One. Steeii, Viena Rogers Lewis One. Steen, H. Othello One, V.8.3.1. steen. Minnie F, McNelin One. Steen, J. Orris One, V.S..?.2. Steen, Jessie I. Neal One. Steen, J. Ernest One, V. 8.3.3. Steen, Minor Y One. A^S.3.4. Stevenson, C. Olive Steen One, V. 7.4.1. Srevensoi:. Byron J One. Stevenson, Anna Cornelia One. V.7.4. 1.1. Stevenson. John C One, V.7.4. 1.2. Steven.son, Beulah May One. V.7.4. 1.3. Stevenson. Orville Gilbert. . . .One, V.7.4.1.4. Stewart, Nancy E. Leech One. 1.5.4. Stewart, John " M One. Stewart, Frank S One, 1.5.4.1. Stewart, Olvdo E One, 1.5.4.2. Stewart, Nellie L One, 1.5.4.3. Stihvell, Jaiio Steen One. 1.3. Stilwell, Abner One. Stilwell. John C One, T.3.1. Stilwell, Nancv J Collins One. Stilwell, Wiiliam C One, T.3.1. 2. Stilwell, Annie B. Miller One, 1.3.3.4. Stilwell, Elvina Mock One. Stilwell. Sheridan Mock One. 1.3.1.2.1. Stilwell. Henry H One. 1.3.1.2.2. Stilwell, James A One. I. .3.1. 5. Stilwell, James A One, 1.3.1.2. Stilwell, liOU'sa H. Slnie One. Stilwell. George C One. 1.3.1.2.2. Stilwell. Charles F One. 1.3.1.2.3. Stilwell, William M One. 1.3.1.2.4. Stilwell, Gra(!e Darling One, 1.3.1.2.5. Stilwell, Nola Leota. . : One. 1.3.1.2.0. Stilwell, Viretta L One, T.3.L2.7. Stilwell, Fraak E One. I.;>.1.2.S. Stilwell, Ethel A One, 1.3.3.4.1. Stilwell, Olive J One, 1.3,3.4.2. Stilwell. Wilham J One. 1.3.3.4.3. Stilwell, Sanme! S One. 1.3.4. Stilwell, Annie M, (if lUv' One. Stilwell, Abner One, 1.3.4.1. Stilwell, Annettn Kinir One. Stihvdl. Leona One, 1.3.4.1.1. Stilwell lialph One, 1.3.4.1.2. Stilwell, John A\' One, 1.3.4,2. Cl'XKkAI, 1ND];X. 535 Stilweli, Marv On- One. Stilwoii, Clyde S Oue. 1.3.4.2.1. Stilweil, Abiier .1 One. 1.3.4.2.2. Stilwel!, Lilinn One. 1.3.4.2.3. Stilwoii, Louis Oue. 1.3.4.2.4. Stilweil. (Jeofge P.. M (Jiie, 1.3.4.4. Stilw(>!l. Anna Elim One. Stihven. Charles I. One, T. 3.4.4.1. Stilweil, llikia One. 1.3.4.4.2. Stilweil, Estella < )ue. 1.3.4.4.3. Stilweil. Hazel One, 1.3.4.4.4. Stilweli, Craig One, 1.3.4.4..'.. Stilweli. Bertha Tarbott One. Stilweil, Elizabeth M One. 1.3.4.5.1. ^'tilweil, Oscar D One. I.3.4.'i. Stilweli, Henry R One. 1.3.4.9. Stilweil, Mamaret M One. 1.3.4.10. Stilweli, Samuel J One, 1.3.4.11. Thornhill, Leora Steen One. V.4.1.(>. ThornUill, Elbridge C One. Vance, Cj-nthia A. Rhoades One. V.2.3. Vance. Joseph K One. Violet, Martha A. Leech One. l.rt.i). Violet, George M One. Violet, Claire J One, I..5.9.1. Violet. Anna L One, I..5.9.2. Walters, Auslie E. Blair One, V. 5.2.2. Walters, James L One. Whcatley, M.iriraret M. Sharp. .One, V.4.2.9. Wheal icy. Edward F One. Wheatlev, Silas J One, V.4. 2.9.1. Whittaker. Icedora Dav One, V. 2.4.1. Whittaker. William W One. Wood, Austie F. Sharp One, V. 4.2.8. Wood. Charles H...: One. Wood, Samu"! F One, V.4.2.S.I. Wood, Ethel P One, V.4.2.8.2. Wood, Mary A One, V.4.2.8.3. Wood, Irmel One, V. 4.2.8.4. Wood, Rena One, V.4. 2.8.5. Wood, Hildred One, V.4. 2.8.6. Yonng. D.'>ra Ette. Blair One, V.. 5.2.1. Young, Zechariah One. Young. Theodore O One, V.5. 2.1.1. Young, Ralph B One. V.5.2.1.2. Young, Mary E One, V.5.2.1.3. Zalmon. Sarah A. A. Stilweil. . .One, T.3.1.1. Za)mou, La Fayette One. Zalmon, William L One, 1.3.1.1.1. Zaliuon. John E One. 1.3.1.1.2. BOOK TWO. Arihui', Lettie E. Stoen Two, UA.o. Arthur, James K Two. Arthur. John F Two, H. 4. 5. 1. Arthur. Clara E. McCaffertv Two. Arthur, Charles W Two, 1L4.5.3. Arthur, Sarah B Two, H. 4.5.4. Aithui', William Two, U. 4.5.6. Arthur, Clara B. Lett Two. Arthur, Emma N 1'wo. II. 4.5.8. Arthur, Elijah Two, 11.4.5.9. Arihur, Hamilton Two, 11.4.5.10. Arthur, Martin L Two. II. 4.5.11. Arthur, iNora M Two, II. 4.5.12. Arthur. Martha R Two, 1 1.4.5.13. Arthur, Austin 0 Two, II. 4. 5. 14. Beecham, Emeline A. Steen. .. .Two, 111.1.9. Beecham. Zach Two. Bell, Marion L. Steen Two, 11.1.5.1. Bell. F. M Two. Bell, Sarah M Two. II. 1.5.1.1. BelJ, Anna M Two. 1 1.1.5.1.2. Bell, William M Two. 11.1.5.1.3. Bell, Charles G Two. 1 1. 1.5. 1.4. Bell, Cora L Two. II. 1.5.1. 5. Boll, Alinta F Two. II. 1.5.1. uuu, Nancy IM Tw Dunn James S Tw Duun. Ruth M. Robinson Dunn. -Vuna V. Tw Dunn. William H Tw Dunn. Fraueis M Tw Duun, Christiuii Hollingsworih 1.1.8.2. ..Two. o, 1.2.6. . .Two. i.2.(;.i. 1.2.1.1. . .Two. 1.2.6.2. wo. I.o. . .Two. o. 1.3.1. . .Two. o. 1.3.2. . .Two. o. 1.3.3. . . Two. o. I. .3.4. o. I 3.5. , . .Two. o. 1.3.6. o, 1.3.7. ... I.3.S. . . .Two. 536 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEN FAMILY. Florence, Louisa J. Steen Two, 1.5.10. Florence, John A. Two. Florence, Jessie M Two, 1.5.10.1. Florence, Eugene A Two, 1.5.10.2. B'lorence, Daisy B Two, 1.5.10.4. I'lorence, Cleveland Two, 1.5.10.5. Florence, Carlisle Two, 1.5.10.6. Gibson, Nancy Steen Two. Gilraore, Lottie Wallace Two, 1.1.44. Gllmore, William Two. Gossett, Elizabeth Steen Two, II.l.ll. Gossett, Pleasant T Two. Gossett, Emma E Two, II. 1.11.3. Gossett, John G Two, II.1.11.4. Gossett, Susannah Kirby Two. Gossett. li ...Two, n.1.11.4.1. Gossett, William F Two, II.1.11.4.2. Gossett. Lillie M Two, II.1.11.4.3. Gossett, Jesse G Two, II.1.11.4.4. Gossett, Jamos P Two, 11.1.11.4.5. Gossett, Sarah A. Brown Two. Gossett, B. Brown .Two, II.1.11.4.5.1. Gossett, Sarah E Two, II.1.31.4.5.2. Gossett. James P Two, II.1.11.4.5.3. Goseet, Ralph Two, II.1.11.4.5.4. Gossett, Mabel Two, ILl.11.4.5.5. Gossett, Margery Two, 11.1.11.4.5.6. Goseett, Edith Two. II.1.11.4..5.7. Gossett. William G. B Two, II.1.11.6. Gossett, Thomas H rwo, II.1.11.7. Gossett, Edgar C Two, II.1.11.8. Gossett, Mar 7 M. Thomas Two. Gossett, Clyde B Two, II.l.U.S.l. Gossett, Ernest B Two, II.1.11.8.2. Gossett, Pearl B , .Two, Il.l.U.fi.S. Gossett, Edward P. Two, II. 1.11.9. Gossett, Nancy A. Smith .Two. Gossett, Claude G Two, ILl.11.9.1. Gossett, Anna V Two, II.1.11.9.2. Gossett, Sallie A Two, II.1.11.9.3. Gregory, Nancy Steen Two, II.1.9. Gregory, William Two. Gregory. S. J Two, II.1.9.1. Gregory, B. G Two, II.1.9.2. Gregory, C. G Two, II.1.9.3. Gregory, Wil.'iam B Two, II. 1.9.4. Gregory, M. E Two, 1 1.1.9.5. Gregory, V. T Two, II.1.9.6. Halfpenny, Nancy A. Steen Two, 1.5.7. Halfpenny, Joseph T Two. Halfpenny, John H Two, 1.5.7.1. Harrell, Lucy A. Steen Two, II.4.1.5. JlarreU, John C Two. Harrell, Nancy N. Steen Two, II. 4. 6. Harrell, George C Two. Harrell, Bertie S Two, II. 4.6.1. Harrell, Jesse C Two, II. 4. 6.2. Harrell, Austin E Two, II. 4.6.3. Harrell, Ezra J Two, 11.4.6.4. Harrell, Josephine A Two, II. 4. 6. 5. Harrell, Edith L Two, II.4.6.6. Harrell, Benjamin W Two, II. 4. 0.7. Harrell, Ada N Two, II.4.6.8. Harrell, Frank O Two, II. 4.6.9. H.irris, Hattie A. Marion Two, II. 5.6.2. Harris, William H Two. Hewitt, Nirah Steen Two, IT. 2. Hewitt, William Two. H(>witt, Sarah Two, II. 2.1. Hewitt, Ashley Two, II. 2.2. Howitt, Ruth Two, II.2.3. High, Louisa J. Steen Two. HI. 3. Hiuh, William Two. lliilsell, Mary J. Marion Two,II.5.G.l. Hulsell. Robert M Two. Hulsell, Annie T Two, II.5.6.1.1. Hulsell, India E Two, II.5.6.1.2. Joplin, Mary Steen Two, III.l.l. Jordon, Polly Steen Two. Keasler, Mary Steen Two, II.l.l. Keasler, John Two. Keasler, Mary J Two, II.l.l .1. Keasler, Jane Steen Two, II.1.4. Keasler, James Two. Keith, Wallace Two, 1.1.4.3. Keith, Winnie Two. Kennedy, John H Two. Kennedy, Faith G Two, L5.7.1. Kennedy, Hope R Two, 1.5.7.2. Kennedy, Bliss E Two, 1.5.7.3. Kirby, Lodeema B. Steen Two, 1.5.2. Kirby, Joel A Two. Kirby, Walter H Two, 1.5.2.4. Kirby, Naomi E Two, 1.5.2.6. Kirby, Joel M Two. 1.5.2.7. Kirby, Nancy Z. Gossett Two, 11.1.11.2. l^irby, John M Two. Kirby, Hiram W Ta\o, II.1.11.2.1. Kirby, Victoi- H Two, II.1.11.2.2. Kirby, Walter E Two, II. 1.11.2.3. Kirby, Giles E Two, II. 1.11.2.4. Kirby, John E Two, II.1.11.2.5. Kirby, Martha E Tavo, II.1.11.2.6. Kirling, Naomi Steen Two, 11.1.13. Kirling, James Two. Long, Nancy A. Steen Two, 1.2.1. Long, W. P Two. Long, John Steen Two, 1.2.1.2. Long, Mary B. DuKate Two. Long, Grace D Two, 1.2.1.2.1. Long, Anna T Two. 1.2.1.2.2. Lownsdale, Eliza A. Steen Two, IV.7. Lo wnsdale, William I' Two.' Ijownsdale, John R Two, 11.4.7.2. Lownsdale, I'erry T Two, II.4.7.3. Lownsdale, Elijah E Two, TI.4.7.4. Lownsdale, Frank P Two, 11.4.7.5. Lownsdale, Edgar Two, 11.4.7.6. Lownsdale, Oscar E Two, II. 4.7. 7. Lownsdale, Henry .4 Two, 1 1.4.7.8. Lownsdale, Sarah C Two, II.4.7.9. Mcintosh, Mary J. Steen Two. II. 5.2. Mcintosh, Benjamin F .Two. Mcintosh, John Two. II.5.2.1. Marion, Ann C. Steen Two, II.5.6. Marion, Robert B Two. Marion, Frances R Two, 1I.0.6..3. Marion, Neely H Two, II. 5.6.4. Marion, Mattie L Two, II. .5.6.5. Marion, Thomas B Two, 11.5.6.6. Marion, James W Two, TI..5.6.7. Marion, Nancy K Two, TI.5.6.8. Marion, Margaret A Two, II. 5. 6.9. Marion, William R Two, II. 5.6.10. Clarion, Elizabeth L 'I'wo. II. 5. (i. 11. Marion, John C Two. TI. 5.6.12. Marion, Amanda H. Steen Two, II. 5. 7. Marion, Francis T Two. Marion, Ida F Two, II. 5.7.1. Marion, Mary M Two, II.5.7.2. Marion, Thomas D Two, IL5.7.3. Marion, Janet E Two, II. 5.7.4. Marion, William P Two, 11.5.7.5. Marion. James H Two, II.5.7.6. Marion, John A Two. II 5.7.7. Marion, George M Two, II.5.7.8. GENERAL, INDEX. 537 Marion, Robert N Two, 11.5.7.9. Marion, Nellie It Two, 11.5.7.10. Marion, Caroline F Two, 11.5.7.11. Marion. Edward S Two, II. 5.7. 12. Mattingly, Sarah E. Clark Two, II. 4. 2.1. 3Iattinglv, James W Two. Mattingly, John R Two, II.4.2.1.1. Mattingly. Henry B Two, 1 1.4.2.1.2. Mead, I'hoelie A. Arthur Two, II. 4. 5. 7. Mead, Jame.s B Two. Morgan, William Two. Morgan, Benjamin F Two, 1.5.2.3. ^Morgan, George W Two, 1.5.2.1. Morgan, William H Two, 1.5.2.2. ^Nicholson, Hannah M. Steen...Two. 1.2.7.2. Nicholson, Charles Two. Nicholson, Lois Steen Two, 1.2.7.2.1. Is'icholson, Ruth Two, 1.2.7.2.2. Pitman, Helen Wallace Two, 1.1.4.2. I'ltman, Martin Two. 1-rather, Mary E. Steen Two, 1.1.8. I'rather, James Two. I'rather, Louisa Two, 1.1.8.1. Ricks, Laura J. Arthur Two, II. 4. 5.5. Ricks, Douglas H Two. Ricks, Melissa M. Steen Two, II. 4.9. Ricks, John E Two. Ricks. Phoebe G Two. II. 4.9.1. Ricks, Henry H Two, II. 4.9.2. Ricks, Thomas O Two, II. 4. 9.3. Ricks, Millie A Two. II. 4.9.4. Ricks, Claude E Two, II.4.9.5. Ricks, Ora R Two, II.4.9.(i. Rochester, Louisa Steen Two, II. 1.2. Rochester, James Two. fSmith. Mary F. Steen Two. III.4..5. Smith, General Tavlor Two. Smith, Joseph E Two. III. 4.5.1. Smith, Sarah A. O Tw( Smith, William T Twi Smith, Susan J Tw< Smith, Jesse S Twi Smith, Ernest C Two. III.4.5.fi. Stanlov, Susan A. Steen Two. III. 4. 7. Stanley, William C Two. Siason, Mary L. Kirby Two. 1.5.2.2. Srason. Frank M Two. St'L-en. James Two. Steen, Bogard Two. Steen, Richard Two. I. Steen, Nancy McDonald Two. Steen. James Two. I.l. Steen, Mary Dunn Two. Steen, Richard E Two. 1. 1.1. Steen, Sarah Steffy Two. Steen, Samuel N Two, 1.1.2. Steen, .\ngeline Two, 1.1.3. Sleen, Joseph W Two, 1.1.5. Steen, Martha Nicholson Two. Steen, Laura Two, 1.1.5.1. Steen, Charles Two, 1.1.5.2. Steen, Richard Two, 1.1.5.3. Steen. John A Two, I.l.ti. Steen, Miiry A. Leap Two. Steen, John Two. 1.2. St^en, Ruth Robinson Two. Steen, Caroline Two, 1.2.3. Steen, Enoch R Two, T.2.7. Steen. Sarah E. Wallace Two. Steen, Samuel Two. 1.4. ■Steen, Marv Robinson .' Two. Steen, William G Two, 1.5. II 1.4.5.2. III.4.5..3. III. 4. .5. 4. III. 4. 5. 5. St'-en. Naomi Robinson Two. Steen, Clanton E Two, 1.5.1. Steen, William M Two, 1.5.3. Sleen, Narvesta A. McAlpin Two. Steen, James R Two. 11.4.1.2. Steen, Thomas M Two, II. 4. 1.3. Sleen. Marv A Two, II. 4. 1.4. Sleen. Tnbitha E Two, II.4.1.(!. Sleen William W Two. II. 4. 1.7. Steen. Charles E Two. II. 4. 1.8. 53« BIOGRAPHY OP* THE STIU\N FAMILY. Sieeii, Einiii:! G.. , Two, II.4.1.9. Sti^oii. Leiijamiii W Two, II. 4. 3. Siveii. Martha J. Colbert Two. Stoin. Oliver B Two, II.4.3.1. Stccn, E izaheih Travlor Two. Sti-cii. Kiiiuia B Two. II.4. 3.1.1. Steeu. Leoua Two, II. 4. 3.2. Steeu, Maiul K. Veauer Two. Steeu. Kozilla Two, II. 4. 3. 3. Stoeu, Byron Two. II. 4. 3. 4. Steen, Angeliue B. Hollin..;swortli Two. Steeu, Lufinda F Two, 11.4.8. Steeu, William S Two. 11.4.10. Steeu, Henry W Two, II. 4.11. Sl^eeii, Lorn M. Beuzel Two. Steen, Wylie F Two, II. 4.11.1. Steen, Thouias .1 Two, II. .5. Steen, Eleanor Cnnuinshniu .Two. Steen, James H Two, II. .5.1. Steeu, John (' Two, II. .5. 3. Steen, William F Two, II. 5.4. Steen, Elizabeth J. Craig Two. Steen, Mary C Two, II. 5. 4.1. Steen, George H 'l"wo, II. 5. 4. 2. .Steeu, Carrie B. Hunt Two. Steeu, Carrie B Twi>. II. 5. 4.2.1. Steen, George W Two. II. 5.4.2.2. Steeu. Annie F . . .Two, II. 5. 4.2. 3. Steeu, William H! Two. II. 5.4.2.4. Steen, Mary E Two. II. 5. 4. 2. 5. Steen, James N Two, II. 5. 4. 3. Steeu, Ninnie P 'I'wd, IT. 5.4.4. Steen, Eleanor P Two, II.5.4.5. Steeu, George H Two, II. 5. 5. Steeu. Eleanor Two, II.fi. Steeu, James W Two, II. 7. Steen, James Two. III. Steen, Jane Graham Two. Stoen, Thomas Two, III.l. Steen, Elizabeth Hollifield Two. Steen, Ellery Two. III. 1.2. Steeu, James Two, III.1.3. Steeu. Wilson Two. III. 1.4. Steen, Heurv Two, III.1.4.1. Steen, Randolph Two. III. 1.4.1.1. Steeu. Jesse Two. III. 1.4.1.2. Steeu. Emma Two, III. 1.4.1.3. Steeu, Elias Two, II 1.1.4.1.4. Steen, Una Two, III. 1.4.1. 5. Steen. Josenh Two, III. 1.4. 1.6. Steen, William Two, III. 1.4.1. 7. Steeu. Muldrow Two, III.l. 4.1. 8. Steen.' Joseph Two, III.1.5. Steeu, Elizabeth A. Tavlov Two. Steeu. William T Two, III. 2. Steen, Eliza F. Musk Two. Steen, Margaret C. Heud'ix Two. Steen, William J. W Two, III.2.1. Steen, Susan L 'I'wo, III. 2.2. Steen. Marv E '''wo, III. 2.3. Steeu, Joseph T. E Two, III. 2.4. Sleeu. James C. S Two. III. 2.5- Steen. Samuel J. H Two. 111.2.6. Steeu. Shelley M Two. 111.2.7. Steeu, Emma C. L Two. III.2..8. Steeu, James W Two, HI.4. Steen, Xancv E. Kiker Two. Steen, Susau C Two. III. 4.2. Steen, Margaret C Two, III. 4.4. Steeu. Edmond D Iwo. HI. 4. 6. Steeu, William Two. Steeu. Jacksou Two. Steen. Joliu Two. Sreeu. Elisha Two. HI. 2. Stewart, Margaret Steeu Two. II. 1.12. Stewart. William Two. Stoue, Martha J. Gossett Two. II. 1.2.1. Stone, Richmond W Tw. Tliom.is Three, Vll. 2. 4. 3. P.artoii. William C Th'-e(\ VH.2,-1.4, B:irlon. Silas E Th-ee, VH 2. J. 5. Pell. Rebecca I, Morris Three. VH.2.4. Pell. Thomas G Three. Pell, John (i Three, Vll, 2.4. 6. Pell. H, Steeu Three. VII. 2, 4, 7. P,dl. Darling P Three, VII. ".4.8. P.ell, Margaret • E Three. VII. 2.4,0, Pell, Kate Three, VII. 2,4, 10. Pell, :Milton SX Three. VII, 2,4,11. GEXEKAL IXDKX. 539 Kcll. J Hew (» Three. VII. 2. 4. 12. Krewer, i'erimeliji Steeu Tliree. 111..'}. Hrewer, William Tbiee. Hr.')wii, Margaret A. Steeu. .Three. VIII. 9. 4. Br<>\vii, Hiram G Three. Brow n, Mahala O Three, VIII. 9.4.1. l-trowu, Oeoige K Three. VIII. 9.4. 2. Brown. Beiilah B Three. VIII.9.4.:i. Brown, Hirden E Three, VIII. 9.4. 4. Brown. Edna I' Three, VIII. 9.4.."). Brown. .lohii S Three, VIII. 9.4.6. Brown. Sarah B. Steen Three, VIII. 9."). Brown. L. B Th.ee. B.vrd, Mary A. Steen Three, VI. 9. CImmpion, TTlpian Steen. . .Three. VII. 9. 2.1. Chninpiou, Charles Three. Cooper, Necysia Steen Three, 111.2. Cooper, Fleet Three. Cummings, D. 1> Three. Denn. Dorcas Steen Three, l.^.^. l>ear, Cyrenn Stern Three '.ti. Dear, Asenath Steen Three, VI. 8. Dear, William P Tni-ee Dear, Sarah M. J Three. XI. 9. Dear, Augustus L Three. Dear, John I Three. XI.9.:i. Dear. Susan E Three. X 1.9.4. Dear, Mary E Three. XI. 9..-). Dear, Henry W Three. XI. 9.(1. I>ear, Ida L Three. X 1.9.7. Dear, Augustus L Three. XI. 9.8. Dear, Myrtle M Three. XI.9.9. Deen, Dorcas H. Steen Three. VI l.r>. Doen, Thomas H Three. Deon, Malona Three, Vll.ii.l. Deen, Elizalieth Three, VI I.."). 2. Doen. Ararainta Three. \'II..").r{. Doen. William K Three, Vll.r..4. Deen, Aliee S Three. Vll. .">..">. l>een, Frederick I' Three. VIl.."i.li. Dun, Sarah 1'. SSeen Three, VII. (1.2. Ellzey, Louisa E. Steen Three, XI. (i.l. lOllzey, H, H Thive. Enochs, Sarah Stee:! Three. 1 V. Kttochs, Thompson Th-cc iOnochs, Miles T'hree, I\'.l. Enochs, Franci< Three. IV.1.1. Enoclis, Edgar Three. I V.2. Enochs, Galiricl Three, I\'.;;. Enochs, Isaac Three. IV. 4. I'.nochs, William Three, IV. 4.1. Enochs, Mary Steen Three. IX. Enochs. John U Three. Enochs. William C Three. IX. 2. Eno'-hs. .7. R Three, IX. 2.1. Enochs, l^noch .V Three. IX.."i. ICnochs, .John Three. IX.S. Enochs, Isaac V Three, IX. 9. Enochs, Isaac V Three, IX.9.1. Enochs, Byrd Thee. IX. 9, 7. Enochs, James B Three, IX. 11. Halov, Asenath lOnochs Three, IX. 1. Halev. William Three. Haley, Ellen I,. Steen Three. XI. 4. Haley, Thomas J Three. Haley, Austin J Three. X 1.4.1. Halev, Sallie T. McKee Three. Ha'ov, Murray M Three, XI. 4. 1.1. Halev, Harold M Three, XI. 4. 1.2. Haley, Earl L Three, XI. 4. 1.3 Hallan. Amanda Harris, m .. .Three. VIM.."?. Ilall.iii. .Inhn Three Hai-rison, I.ucretia Steen. .. .Three, VII. 1. Harrison, Vincent Three. Harrison, (ieorge Three. VI 1. 1.1. Haynes, .Martha A. Steeu. ..Three, VIII. 9.;;. Haviies, F. L Three. Havnes, John F Three. VIII.9..3.1. Haynes, t>amuel P Three, VIII.9..3.2. Headley. Mary Harrison. .. .Three. VII. 1.2. Headh v. John Three. Halcomli. I'.meline H. Steen. .. .Three. XI. 7. Halcomh, Jonathan H Three. Hector. Vernotta Enochs Three. IX.S. Hector, John Three. Hector, Frank Three, IX.3.1, Johnson, Ximena Steen Three, VIII. 4. S. Johnson, James R Three. Johnson, George C. Three. VIII. 4. 8.1. Johnson, Mary C. Steen Three, VII. 9.9. Johnson, L. A Three. Jones, Susan R. Steen Three, XI. 10. Jones, John J Three. Jones, Silas A Three, XI. 10.1. Laue, Merritt Three. T.7.2. I^ane. Mar.y J. Steen Three, VII. 7. I^ane, Steen Three. I. 7.1. Lane. Hanford Three. Lane, Mary A. Steen Three. 1.7. Lewis, Xancy J. Enochs Three. IX. 4. Le wi.s, J. B. Three. Lowly, Florence A. Steen ... .Three, XI. 0.2. AlcWright. Ella Steen Three. V.I.I. Maxwell, Emma Steen Three, III. 2.4. Maxwell, Xapoloon H Three. Maxwell, Elizabeth I) Three. 111.2.4.1. May, Rosa A. Steen Three, VIII.4.4. May, Ahsolom Three. May, Carroll B Three, VIII. 4.4.1. May, J. Xeeley Three, VIII. 4. 4. 2. May, Jeremi:il"i R Three. VI 1 1. 4.4. 3. May, Ximena Three. VIII. 4. 4. 4. :\Iay. Edna Three. VII 1.4.4.."). May. Enoch A Three. VIII. 4. 4. 1'.. .\Iav. Uena Three. VIII. 4.4.7. :May. Margaret Three. VIII. 4. 4. S. Miller, Minnie A. Steen Throe, V 1.8.0. -Miller, James R. . .- Tlvee. Miller. Rol)ert B Three, VI I. S.O.I. Miller. W. Steeu Th-ee. VII. S. 0.2. Miller. Roger H Three, VJI. 8.0.3. Miller. Malonv M Three. VII.s.0.4. Miller, Andr-w Tlir-e. VII.s.C.."i. .Moore. Sarah B. Dear Three, XI. 9.2. -Moore. Andrew Three. Alorris, Cyrena E. Steen Three, VII. 2. Morris, Darling P Three. Morris, Margaret E Three. VII. 2.1. .Morris. Silas L Three. VII. 2.2. Morris, Mary J. Davis Three. Murris, Hall'le B. Burleson Three. .M. VII. 2.5. 540 BIOGRAPHY Ol' THi; STEEN FAMILY. Morris. H. Steen Three, VII. 2.6. JVIorris, Amanda A. Ton v Three. Morris. Eva L Three, VII. 2.6.1. Morrif?, William L Three, VII. 2.6.2. JVIorris, Eva E Three, VII. 2.6.3. Morris, Darling O Three, VII. 2.8. Morris, Arlevia Walker *... Three. Morris, Henry E Three, VII. 2. 8.1. Morris. Ruth G Three, VII. 2.8.2. Morris, Bonnie R Three, VII. 2.8.3. Morris, Huey H Three, VII. 2.8.4. Mullen. Sarah A. Steen Three. III. 9. Mullen. W. S Three. Murrell, Julia A. C. Morris. .Three, VII. 2. 7. Murrell, Elisha S Three. JVoble, Jane Steen Three, X. Noble, Levi ; Three. Noble, Jamison Three, X.l. Noble. Levi Three, X.2. Noble. S. E Three. X.3. North, Josephine A. Steen. .Three, VIII. 9. 7. North, J. B Three. Norwood, Eliza Enochs Three. IX. 7. Norwood, Jesse Three. Pearce. Sarah Steen Three, 1.4. Pierce, Sarah Steen Three, VII.4. Pierce, Bradford Three. Pierce, Susan E. Steen Three, VII. 6.1. Prestridge, Melissa Steen Three, III. 1. Prestridge, Samuel Three. Prcstridge, James Three. III.l.l. Price, Narcissa J. Steen Three, VIII. 4. 3. Price, Alexander Three. Price, Henry T Three, VIII. 4. 3.1. Price, James J Three, VIII.4.3.2. Price, Percy A Three, VIII. 4.3.3. Price, Robert H Three, VIII.4.3.4. Price, Andrew J Three, VIII. 4.3.5. Price, Margaret A Three, VIII. 4.3.6. Price, Rosa Lee Three, VIII. 4.3.7. Price, Florence J Three, VIII.4.3.8. Price, Carricles Three, VIII. 4.3.9. Rogers. Anna J. Dear Three, XI.9.1. Rogers, I.. M Three. Russell, Mary C. Steen Three, VIII.4.1. Russell, Jeremiali P Three. Russell. Caroll Steen Three, VIII. 4.1.3. Russell, Charles E Three, VIII.4.1.4. Russell, Margaret R Three, VIII.4.1.5. Russell, Mary B Three, VIII.4.1.6. Russell, Sarah C Three, VIII.4.1.7. Russell, Jeremiah P Three. VIII.4.1.8. Russell, Lora L Three. VIII.4.1.9. Russell, Kathleen Three, VIII.4.1.10. RusseU, Myrtle A Three, VIII.4.1.11. Russell, Wallace G Three, VIII.4.1.12. Russell, Thomas J Three, VIII.4.1.13. Russell, Sarah C. Steen Three, VIII.4.2. Russell, Christopher C Three. Russell, Robert E. L Three, VIII.4.2.1. Russell, Christopher C Three, VIII. 4.2.2. Russell, Maud E Three, VIII.4.2.3. Russell, C. Steen Three, VIII.4.2.4. Russell, John C Three, VIII.4.2.5. Sistruuk, Hannah B. Steen.. .Three, XI. 6..3. Sistnink, David L Three. Sistrunk, Margaret Steen. .. .Three, XI.6.r>. Sistrunk. Joseph F Three. Slay, Susan E. Steen Three, XI. 8.2. Slay, Robert Three. Slay, Annie B Three, Xl.8.2.1. Steen, William Three. Steen, Nancy Lusk Three. Steen, John Three, I. Steen, Jeffries Three. Steen, William Three, I.l. Steen, Lusk Three. Steen, John V Three, 1.8. Steen, Elizabeth Three. Steen, liorenzo A Three, 1.8.1. Steen, John V Three, 1.8.2. Steen. Inez L Three, 1.8.3. Steen, Clarence V Three, 1.8.4. Steen, Loraine H Three, 1.8.5. Steen. Eoline M Three, 1.8.6. Steen, Mary Three, II. Steen, James Three, III. Steen, Sarah Colilins Three. Steen, Miles C Three, III. 5. Steen, Lou vice Prestridge Three. Steen, Johnson Tliree. Steen, Melviua Three. IIL5.1. Steen, James Three, III. 5.3. Steen, Nancy J. Nix Three. Steen, Miles C Three, II I.5..3.1. Steen, Ella J Three. III. 5.3.2. Steen, Samuel J Three, III.5..3.3. Steen, Alice M Three, III. 5.3.4. Steen, Estes Three, III. 5.3.5. Steen, Hattie E Three, III.5.3.6. Steen, John Three, I II. 5.3.7. Steen, Silas F Three, III.5.3.8. Steen, Lee D Three, 111.5.3.9. Steen, F. E. M Three, III. 5.4. Steen, A. J Three, III. 5.5. Steen, Silas A Three, III. 5.6. Steen, Clarke C Three, III. 8. Steen, John A Three, III. 10. Steen, Pptience Mullen Three. Steen, William D Three. IIL2. Steen, Elizabeth Prestridge Three. Steen, John W Three, III.2.1. Steen, India A. Jones Three. Steen, Pleasant L Three, 1II.2. 1.1. Steen, Silas W Three, III.2.2. Steen, Robert Three, III. 2.3. Steen, Elizabeth Herrington Three. Steen, Ada Three, 1II.2.3.1. Steen, Lorena Three, 1 1 1.2.3.2. Steen. Victoria Three, I II. 2.3.3. Steen, Alice Three, 111.2.3.4. Steen, Elizabeth Three. I II. 2.3.5. Steen, Nathaniel Three. V. Steen, Thcmas J Three, V.l. Steen, N.athan Three. V.2. Steen. Elias Three. VI. Steen, Elizabeth Smith Three. Steen, Isaac Three, VI. 1. Steen. Rucker Three. Steen, William Three. VI. 2. Steen, Martha Dear. . Three. Steen, Melissa. Three, VI. 3. Steen, Nancy J Three, VI.4. Steen, Nathaniel H Three. VI. 5. Steen, Elizabeth Pringle Three. Steen. Eliza L Three, VI.6. Steen, Isam R Three. VI. 7. Steen. Ebas E Three, VI. 10. Steen, — Scarborough Three. Steen, Silas V Three. VI. II. Steen, Robert Three. VII. Steen, Malony HoUlngsworth Three. Steen, Silas L Three, VII. 6. Steen, Margaret Butler Three. Steen. Silas W Thr(>e. VII. 6.3. Steen, Isaac II Three, VII.8. GENERAL INDEX. ;4i Steeu, Steeii. Steeu, Steen, Steen, Steeu, Steeu, Steeu, Steeu, Steen, Steeu, Steeu, Steeu, Steen, Steeu, Steen, Steen, Steeu Steeu, Steeu, Steen, Steen. Steen, Steeu, Steeu, Steen, Steen, Steeu, Steeu, Steeu. Steeu, Steeu, Steen, Steeu, Steen. Steen, Steeu, Steeu. Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steeu. Steen, Steen, Steen, Stoen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steeu, Steeu, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen. Steen. Steen, Stoen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steeu, Steen. Steen. Steen, Steen, Steen, Steeu, Steen. Stoen, Stoon, Stoen. Steen, Erauces E. A. Anderson Three. Amanda E. Lewis Three. Silas L Three, VIL8.1. Louis V Three. V1L8.2. Emma Alf ord Three. Ida E Three. VIL8.2.1. Percy V Three. VIL8.2.2. Amanda Three. ^'ILS.2.3. Lydia Three. Vn..s.2.4. Nellie B Three, V1L8.2.5. Robert O Three, YIL8.2.6. Louis V Three, VII. 8.2.7. Thomas P Three, VII.8.3. Annie B. Grigsby Three. Carl T Three, VII. 8.3.1. Festus A Three, VI 1.8.3.2. Homer Three, VII. 8. 3.3. Minnie K Three, VII. 8.3.4. Louie E Three, VII.8.3..">. John V Three, VII.8.4. Ida L. Dun Three. Wilev H Three. VII. 8.4.1. Calvin P Three. VII. 8.4. 2. William O Three, VII.8.4.:;. Minnie A Three, VII..S.4.4. William M Three, VII. 8. 7. Robert L Three, VII. 8.8. Isaac xM Three, VII. 8.9. Ora Kendall Three. Charles B Three. VII. 8.0.1. Charles li Three. VII.8.10. William Three. VIII. Mary R. Enoclis Three. Cyreua Three. VIII. 1. Miles Three. VIII. 3 Carroll J Three. VIII. 4 Margaret A. Neelev Three. Margaret J Three. VIII. 4. 7. WMlliam T. E Three, VIII. 4. 10. Ciimpl>ell Throe. VIII..".. John R Three, VIII. 0. Mahala Burkett Three. James P Three, VIII. '.>.l. William 1) Three, VIII. O.ii. Louisa Cnnninsham Three. Minnie M Three. VIII. 0.(1.1. Sidney D Three. VIII.9.G.2. Clvde C Thre<'. VIII.O.)!.:!. John H Three, VI II. 0.8. Letitia Hock Three. Arthur E Three. VI II. 0.8.1. Claude C Three. VIII. O.S. 2. Sarah R Three, VIII. 0.8.3. Margaret B Three. VIII. 9.8. 4. Hiram Throe. VIII. 9.8.5. C.ira M Three. VIII. 0.8.0. Robert E 'niree. VIIT.9.10. Nareissa C Throe, VIII. 9.11. Heujamin 1! Three. VIII. 0.12. Walter E Three. VIII. 9.13. Irene Three, VIII. 10. William Three. VITI.ll. Lusk Three. Henry Three. VIII.ll.l. Mary Throe. VIII. 12. James W Throe. VIII.IS. Fannie E. Stephens Th-ee. Julia Brantley Th-oe, Henrietta O.' Throe. Vni.i:!.l! James H Throe. VIII.1.:.2. Mary S 'I'lii <'ora B Tlu-oo Enoch M Thn Arabella Stoiilions Vireinia .\ Throe AVilliam C Throe VIII. 1.-!.;:. VI III.:. 4. '. VITI.14. . . .Three. VTTI.14.1. VIII. 14. 2 Steeu, Dana L Three. VII. 14.3.. Steeu, Silas Three, XI. Steeu. Hannah Meyers Three. Steeu, Elias B Three. XI.l. Steeu. R. Adaliue Bunch Three. Steeu, John .\I Three, XI.1.1. Steeu. Edwin S Thiee, XI.1.2. Steen, Elia Three, XI. 1.3. Steen, William D Three. XI.1.4. Steen, John M Three, XI.2. Steen. Frances A Three. XI.3. Steeu, James B Three, XI.i>. Steen, William G Three, XI. (!. Steen, Sarah B. Sutton Three. Steen, Elizabeth S Three, XI.6.4. Stoen, Silas S Three. XI. 6 G. Steen. William G Three, XI. (i.T. Steeu. Eunice G Three. XI.6..S. Steeu, Sarah C Three, XI.6.9. Steen. Kate L Three. XI. 6.10. Steeu, Washington W Three. XI.8. Steeu, Mary B. Barnes Three, Steeu, Estes B Three, XI.8.1. Stoen. Silas V Three, XI.8.3- Steen, James W Three, XI. 8. 4. Steen, Robert L Three, XI. 8.5. Steeu. John H Three. XI.8.0. Steen. Ella J Three. XT.8.7. Steen. Mary A Three. XI.8.8. Steeu, Anna W Throe. X 1.8.9. Stephens, Asenath Steeu Three. VIII. 2. Stephens, Blisha Th-ee.. Stephens, James Throe. VIII. 2.1. Stephens, Sarah A. Steeu. .. .Three. VIII.6. Stephens. Joseph Three. Stephens, Nancy A. Steen Three, VIII. 7. Stoj)liens, Alexander Three. Stephens, Nareissa Steen. .. .Three. VIII. 8. Stephens. Jolm H Three. Stephens. Mary E Throe. VIII. s.l. Stephous. Susannah Throe. VIII.8.2. Stephens. Josephine Three. VIII. 8..3. Stratton. Eliza Steeu Three. 1.2. Stratton. Archibald Three. Stratton. Emma Steen Three. VII. 3. Stratton. Robert Three, Stratton, Robert Three, VII. 3.1. Taylor. .Maloney J. Steen Three, VII. 8.5. Taylor, John A Three. Taylor, Jessie L Three. VII. 8.5.1. Taylor. Minnie B Three. VII.8.5.2. Taylor, Alice B Three. VII. 8.5.3. Taylor, W. F Three, VII. 8.5.4. Tillotsou, Emma Stratton. . ..Three. VII. 3.2. Trawick. .Martha E. Steeu. .Three, VIII. 4.(i. Trawiok, James C Three. Trawick, .Mary Three, VIII.4.C..1. Trawick, Margaret P Throe, VIII. 4.6.2. Traw ick. Rosabel Throe, VIII. 4.6.3. Trawiok, .Mittie E. A Throe. VIII. 4. 6.4. Walker, Virginia A. Steen. .Three. VIII.4.5. Walker. Hugh A Three. Wansley, Mary A. Enochs Three, IX. (!. Wansloy, T. M Three. Wansley, Julia A. Enochs Three. IX. 10. Wansloy, Joiferson Three. AVhitw.trth. Nancy J. Steeu Throe. HI. 7. ANIiil worth, .\ddison Three. Willi.ims, Mary Stoen Champion Throe. VI 1 1.9.2. Williams. Spnriroon Throe. VIII. 0.2.2 AVilli.ims. Josephine B. .. .Three. VIII. 9.2.3 Wilsi>u. ("yuthia Stoon Throe. HI 4 Wil....,!!, T. W Three. Wilson, Nollio C. Stoen Throe. Ill, i; 542 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STl^liX FAMILY. BOOK FOUR. Alford, Auna M. Steen Four, III.1.3. Alford, Michael Four. Asdale. Jessie B. Reeves Four, V. 7.7. Asdale', W. J • Four. Rail, Eliza Steen Mitchell Four, III.7. Bail, Joseph • Four. Ball, George W Four, III. 7.5. Ball, Morilla J. Du Mars Four. Ball, Nancy Belle Four, III. 7.5.1. Ball, Morrow R. L Four, 111.7.6. Ball. Joseph W Four, II 1.7.7. Ball. Annie E. Childers Four. Ball, Morrow B Four, III. 7.7.1. Ball, R. Leonard Four, III. 7.7.2. Bail. Mvra N Four, I1I.7.7.3. Ball, Joseph H Four, III. 7.7.4. Rail. Arthur L Four, III. 7.7.5. Rail. Nora R Four, IIL7.7.7. Rail, Samuel F Four, I1I.7.7.S. Rail. Annie S Four, 111.7.7.0. Ball, Decoy Four. IIL7.7.10. Ball, Nellie F Four, III. 7. 7. 11. Ball, Frederick R Four, III. 7.7. 12. Ball, Mary R Four. IIL7.7.13. Ball, Daniel R Four, III. 7.8. Ball, Melvina J. Job Fotir. Barlow, Martha E. Madden Four, II.fi.3. Bartlett, Nancv A. Mitchell Four, II. 5.2. Bartlett, Amos Four Bartlett, J. Martin Four, 11.5.2.1. Benson, Nareissa Steen Four, II.3.5.1. Benson, John W Four. Benson, Harvey A Four, 11.3.5.1.1. Benson. L>ora E Four, II. 3.5.1.2. Ben.son, Eva B Four, 11.3.5.1.3. Bensou, Noah V Four, II.3..D.1.4. Benson, Nora V Four, IL.3.5.1.5. Brant, Margaret M. Steen Four, III. 1.5. Braut, John Four. Carter, Valariah Reeves Four. V. 3. Carter, William Four. Carter, Charles Four. V.3.1. Carter, Adelaide Four, V.3.2. Carter, Margaret Four. V.3.3. Carter, Elizabeth Four. V.3.4. Carter. John Four, V.3.5. Catterson, Mary Steen Four, II.4.2. Cattorson. Thomas Four. Clark, Margaret M. Owrey Four, IIT.0.5. Clark. William II Four. Contes, George W Four. Coates, George W Four. A^7.^».1 . Coates, Eugene Four. V.7.0.2. Coates, Thomf'S R Four, V. 7.0.3. Coolev, Marv B. Steen Four, IL3.5..''>. CooleV, Timothy H Four. Cooley, Charles V Four, II..3.5.5.1. Coolev. Willis F Four. II. 3.5.5.2. Coolev. Nona • V Four. II.3.5.5..3. Corbus, Eliza Reeves Four. V.l. Corbus, Samuel Four. Corbus, Marv J Four, V.1.1. r-orbus, Tliankful Four. V.l. 2. Corbus, John Four. V.1..1. Corbus, Margaret Four. V.L4. t'orbus. Daniel Four. V.l. 5. Corbus. Jes.se Four. V.l.'i. fVirbn'-. i:ii'/.ibetli Four, V.l. 7. Crawford, Eliza Steen Four, IV.o. Crawford, David Four. Crawford, John Pour, IV. 5.1. Crawford. James Four, IV. 5.2. Crawford, Sophia Branch ..Four. Crawford, Margaret Four, IV. 5.4. Crawford, David Four, IV. 5 5. Crawford, Joseph B'our, IV.5.G. Cross, Margaret Shurlock. . . .Four, III. 6.7. 3. Cross, Charles W i Four. Davis, Belle McHugh Four, III. 2.1. Davis, Jonathan Four. Davis, Sarah A Four, III. 2.1.] . Davis, Edward Four, III. 2.1.3. Davis, Amanda Four, III. 2. 1.4. Davis, Zail Four, IIL2.1.5. DeWitt, Ella Davis Four, III. 2. 1.6. Dickson, Eliza J. Crawford. .. .Four, IV. 5. 3. Dickson, Samuel M Four. Franks, Harriet J. Lindsey. . . .Four, II.7 4. Franks, Bzekiel Ifour. Frazier, Isabel J. Owrey Four, III.3.3. Frazier, John-. Four. Fye, Mary E. Long Four, III. 6.1.1. Fye, David Four. Fye, Reuben F Four, III.6.1. 1.1. Fye, Jennie Rrown Four. Fye, Samuel T Four, III. 6.1. 1.2. Fye, Emma Sigler Four. Fye, Mary J Four, III.6.1. 1.3. Fve, Willis H Four, III.6.1.1.5. Fye, John S Four, III. 6.1.1.6. Fve, Maud M ' Four, III.6.1. 1.7. Fye, Alice S Four, III.6.1.1.8. Fye, Elmer Four, III. 6.1.1.9. Garrett, Margaret J. Owrey. ...Four, III.3.6. Garrett, Philo D Four. Gow, Mary A. Owrey Four, III. 3.1. Go w, John Four. Gow, John Four, III.3.1.L Gow, Isabel Four, III.3.1.2. Hippie, Esther Reeves Four, V.5. Hippie. Henry Four. Hippie. James Four, V.5.1. Hippie. AVilliam Four, V.5.2. Hippie. Margaret Four, V.5.8. Hippie. Thankful Four. V..5.4 Hodges, I,ucy A. Steen Four, III. 10.3. Hodges. Alpheus Four. Hodges, Arthur P Four, III. 10.3.1. Hodges, Laura M Four. III.10.3.2. Hodges. Ralph A Four, III.10.3.3. Hodges. Alice G Four, III.10.3.4. Hodges, John I' Four. 111.10.3..^ Hodges, Myra L Four. III.10.3.G. Johnson, Marv Belle Ball Four. HI. 7.9. Jolmson, Alletta C Four. Jolinson, Joseph H Four. III. 7. 0.1. Kirgan. Ida McKugh Four. III. 2.6.1. Kirgau, F. M Four. Kirgan, Edna R Four, III.2.(!.1.1. Kirgan, Rertha Four, III. 2.6.1. 2. T>iiulsey. Jane Sleon Four. II.7. Lindscv. William Four. GHXERAL TXDEX. 543 J.indsey. Lucy Four, 11. 7.1. I-iinlsev, Julia Four. II. 7.2. Liudsoy, Mary A Four.II.7.r.. Liudsfy, Wiliiard W Four. II. 7. 7. IJnd.-it'v. Anna J Four. Lindsev, Alson Four. II. 7. 7.1. Liudsey. Orville E Four, II. 7.8. Lindsfv, Xora Molter Four. Lind.wrev, Margaret Robinson Four. ( )wre.v. Joseph E Four, III. 6.9.1. 544 BIOGRAPHY OF TlIi; STKEN FAMILY. Owrey. WiHiam O Four, III.6.9.2. Owrey, Andrew G Four, 1II.«.9.3. Owrey, Mabel C Four, III.tj.9.4. Owrev, KiehiU'd Four, III. 6.9.5. Owrev, Sarah J Four, III. B.9.6. Owrey, Khoda B Four, 111.0.9.7. Owrey, Fannie M Four, III.6.9.S Owrey, William O Four, III. 6.10. Owrey, Nellie Messhemer Foui'. Parks, Mary Steen Four. II.2. Parks, James Four. Parks, Marv J Four, II. 2.1. Parks, Sarah A Four, II. 2.2. Parks, Samuel T Four, II. 2.3. Parks, Nancy Lindsey Four. Parks, Kate Four. II. 2.3.1. Parks, John M Four, II.2.4. Parks, Isaac N Four, II. 2.5. Parks, Maria L. Steen Four, III. 8.2. Parks, Richard A Four. Pearson, Mary W. Steen Four. III. 1.1. Pearsau. Clement Four. Porter, Mvra L. Steen Four, III. 10.1. Porter, John S Four. Porter, Charles R Four, III.lO.l.l. Porter. John F Four, III. 10. 1.3. Porter, Vernon H Four, III. 10.1.4. Porter. George Four, III.10.1.2. Portei;, Robert A Fou^-. III. 10.1.5. Potter, Martha L. Steen Four, II.4.3.3 Potter, T. H Four. Reeyes, Margaret Steen Four, V. Reeves, Daniel Four. Reeves, Joseph Four. V.4. Reeves, Sarah McGaliey Four. Reeves, Mary J Four, V.4.1. Reeves, Elizabeth Four, V.4.2. Reeves, Margaret Four, V.4.3. Reeves, John B Four, V.4.4. Reeves, James J Four, V.4..3, Reeves, Matthew Four, V.fi. Reeves, John Four. V.7. Reeves, Cynthia Murphy Four. Reeves. Daniel F Four. V.7.1. Reeves. Marv B. Smith Four. Reeves, William H Four, V.7.4. Reever-. John C. F Four, V. 7.5. Reeves, John T Four. V.7.8. Reeves. Lulu N. Knight Four. Reeves, Jacob H Four, V.7.10. Reeves, Henry T Four. V.8. Reeves, Sarah J. Haines Four. Reeves, Harry W Four, V.8.1. Reeves, Martha J Four. V.8.2. Reeves, Walter Four, V.8.3. Reeves, Romulus L. B Four. y.S.4 Reeves. Albert Four. V.8.5. Renilev, Anna C. McHugh. .Four. 111.2.0.4. UomleV. William R Four. Rol)b, Laura F. Steen Four, III. 1.7.4. Robb. W. S Four. Roberts, Jane McHugh Four, IIL2.2. Roberts, Edward Four. Roberts, Edward McHugh. .Four. III. 2.2.1. Roberts, Marie Four, III. 2. 2.1.1. Roberts. Harry Four. III.2.2.1.2. Robinson. Juliet S. Madden Four, IT. 6.7. Robinson. Stewart Four. Robinson, Sarah F Four, II.fi.7.1. Robinson, Nevada Four, II. 6.7. 2, Scarrntt. Elizabelh I^IflTugli . . Four, ITT.2.3. Sfariatt, Thomas Four. Scarratt. Clara Four, III.2.3.1_ Scarratt, Laura Four, III. 2.3.2. Sebree, Sarah Steen Four, 11.3.4^ Sebree, John H Four. Sebree, William A Four, II.3.4.1.. Sebree. Uriah M Four, II.3.4.2. Sebree, Mary E Four, IL'8.4.3_ Sebree, George W Four, 11.3.4.4^ Sebree, John E Four, II. 3.4.5. Sebree. Henrv G Four, II. 3. 4. 6. Sebree, Maud M Four, II. 3.4.7. Sebree, Julia A Four. 11.3.4.8. Sebree, Letitia J Four. II.3.4.9.. Sebree, Sarah Four. II.3.4.10. Sebree, Charles W Four, 11.3.4.11.. Shurlock, Matilda A. Owrey. . .Four, IIL6.7. Shurlock, William T Four. Shurlock, Sarah L Four, III.6.7.2. Shurlock, Anna C Four, III.6.7.4. Shurlock, William S Four, III. 6.7.5. Shurlock, Thomas Four, III.6.7.6.. Shurlock, Charles P Four, III.6.7.7. Shurlock, Ethel C Four, III. 6. 7.8. Snyder, Alice J. Dickson. .. .Four, IV. 5. 3.1. Snyder, Elmer C Four. Snyder, Ralph D Four, IV. 5.3.1.1. Snyder, Sylvia E Four, IV. 5. 3. 1.2. Steen, Matthew Four. Steen, Jane Taylor Four. Steen, Esther Four. I. Steen, Matthew T Four. 11. Steen, Mary Mitchell Four. Steen, Juliet Four, ILL Steen, Mattlw'w M Four. II. 3. Steen, Marv Buchanan Four. Steen, Mary Four. 11.3.1. Steen, Matthew T Four, II. 3.2.. Steen, Arminda Colbert Four. Steen. Mary L Four. 11.3.2.1. Steen, John M Four, 11.3.2.2. Steen, Kittie Ostrum Four. Steen, Vada Four, II.3.2.2.1. Steen, Alpha Four, II.3.2.2.2. Steen. Matthew Four. 11.3.2.2.3. Steen, Ola Four; 11.3.2.2.4.. Steen, Elvis Four. II.3.2.2.5. Steen, Guernsey Four, II. 3.2.2. 6. Steen, Matthew M Four, 11.3.2.3. Steen, Cora A Ostrum Four. Steen, Ivy Four, II.3.2.3.1. Steen. Nora Four. II.3.2.3.3. Steen, Wilbur Four, II. 3.2.3.4. Stoen, Flora Four. II.3.2.3.5. Steen, Joseph W Four, II.3.2.4. Steen, Gilbert W Four. II.3.2.5. Steen, Anna .T Four, II.3.2.(>. Steen, Arminda F Four. II.3.2.S. Steen, Alfred J. Four, 11.3.9. Steen, Walter B Four, II.3.3. Stoen. John W Four. 11.3.5. Steen. Mary Snedigar Four. Stoen, John W Four. II.3.5.2. Steen, Margaret A. Lippe Four. Steen, Luella A Four. II.3.5.3. Steen. Wnrren M Four. II.3.5.4. Steen, Willis O Four. II. .3.5.6. Steen, Isaac B Four. II.3.6 Steen, Gilbert Four, IT.3.7. Steen, Cassandra Collins Four. Steen, Albeon Four, II..3.7.1. Steen, Pearl Myers Fou'-. Steen. Emma Four. 11.3.7.2. Sloen. Carrie A Four, II..3.7.:{. Sloeii. John M Four. II. 3.7.4. St.'cu. Jolm T Four, 11.4. GENERAL I'^'DEX. 545 Steon, Steeu, Steen. Steen, Steeu. Steen, Steeu, Steen, Steeu, Steeu, Steen, Steen, Steeu, Steeu, Steen, Steen, Steeu. Steen. Steeu, Steeu, Steen. Sieen, Steen, Steen. Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steeu, Steen, Steen, Steen. Steen. Steen. Steen. Steen, Steen, Steen. Steen. Steeu. Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen. Steen, S»^eeu, Steen, Steen. Steeu. Steeu, Steen, Steen, Steen. Steen. Steen. Steefn Xancy Cra wford Four. David Four, II. 4.1. Josie Battev Four. Alpha C Four, II. 4.1.1. Arthur D Four. II. 4.1.2. Alice Four, II.4.1..3. Robert Four. II. 4.3. Sarah A. McDowell Four. Viola A Four, II. 4.3 1. Keuhen A Four, II.4..3.'i. Lucinda Four. II. 4.3.4. Charlotte Four, II. 4. .3.5. Janette Four. 11.4.3.*i. Emma E Four, II. 4. .3.7 Mabel Four. II.4.3.S. Clara Four. II. 4.3.9. James F Four. 11.4.4 Jonathan Four, II.4..J. John M Four. II.4.fi. John Four. III. Anna McDole Cuinrains Four. Catherine Barnes Four. Matthew Four, TII.l. Elizabeth Galbraith Four. Samuel G Four. III. 1.2. John A Four. III. 1.4. James S Four. III. 1.6. Josephine Ramsay Four. Erasmus D Four. III. 1.7. Martha Fair Four. Ernest P Four. III. 1.7.1. Jennie Peyton Four. Nellie F Four, III. 1.7.3. Daniel R Four. III. 1.8. John C Four, III. 4. Marccarct Four, III. .5. Hush B Four, III. 8. Ann Johnston Four. "William J Four, III. 8.1. Tjicv a. Parker Four. Kd-ar P Four, HI. 8.1.1. William L Four, III.8.1.2. Anna C Four, III.8.3. John W Four, III. 8.4. Ida M. Parker Four. Elizabeth E Four. III.S..^i. Robert L Four. HI. 8.6. H. Craig Four. III.8.7. Sara M vers Four. Alice C Four. 111.8.7.1. Marv E Four. TTT.S.7.2. Helen M Four. III.8.7..3. Elta Mav Fner, Addle G. Reeves. ... Four, V. 7. 1.1. Wisener. Maik Four, A\'ise!u^r, Hazel Four, V. 7. 1.1.1. Wisener, Harry Four, V. 7. 1. 1.2. BOOK FIVE. Fletcher, Margaret S. Martin . Five. II. 2. 2.2. Gill. Rachel M. Steen Five, TI.3 Gill. Jonathan Five. Gill. Jane ''ive, II. .3.1. Gill, Amanda Five. II.3.2. can, Elvira Five, II. 3.3. (35) Grant, Agues Steen Five, T.7.5. Grant, David Five. Henry, Mary S. Steen Five, TT.l.l. Henrv J. Addison Five. Henrv. Marsraret Steen Five. II. 1. 1.1. Henrv. Catherine Five. II. 1.1. 2. 546 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEX FAMILY. Johnson, JIaitba Steen Five, TIT. Johnson, David Five. Johnson, Joseph Five, III.l. Johnson, ■. Five, III. 1.1. KeiT, Anna J Five, II. 2.6. Kerr, Alexander Five. KeiT, Samuel Five, II. 2.6.2. KeiT, Samuel T Five, II. 2.6.8. Kerr, Caroline M. Damon Five. Kerr, Pollen C Five, II. 2.6.-3.] . Kerr, Carlotta T. D. B Five. III. 2.6.3.2. Kerr, Anna J Five, II.2.6.3.:?. Kerr, Alexander Five, II. 2.6.3.4. Kerr, Alexander M Five, II. 2.6.4. Martin, Ellen Steen Five, IT. 2. Martin, William Five. Martin. Alexander Five, IT. 2.1. Martin, Robert S Five, IT. 2.2. Martin, William Five. IT. 2.3. Martin, John Five, II. 2.4. Martin, James Steen Five, 11.2.-5. Martin, R. Steen Five. II. 2.-5.2. Martin, Robert Steen Five, II.2..5.1.2. Martin, Margaret S Five, II.2..5.2. Martin, Jean B Five, 11.2.5.3. Martin, Ellen S Five, II.2..5.4. Martin, Mary Ritchie Five. Martin, James S Five, II.2.2.1. Martin, Ellen S Five, 11.2.2.3. Martin, Annie Five, IT. 2.2.4. Martin, Rosalie Halsev Five. Martin, Robert H Five, II. 2.3.1. Martin. Margaret J Five. II.2.3.2. Martin, Susan Goldey Five. Martin, .Marv G. Lippincott Five. Martin, Thomas H Five. TI. 2.-5.1. Martin, Kate T. Elder Five. Martin, Kate Van Syc-kle Five. . Martin, Cvrena V Five, II. 2. 5.2.1. Martin, Joseph V Five. II. 2. .5.2.2. Martin, R. Steen, Jr Five, II.2..5.2.3. Martin, Eliza S Five. II. 2.5. 5. Martin, James R Five, 4.2.5.6. Martin, Margaret S. Five. IT. 2. 5. 7. Martin, Martha Five. II. 2.8. Martin. Ann J Five. IT. 2.^ McCnllagh, Ellen Steen Kerr.. Five, II. 2.6.1. MfCullagh. Archibald Five. McCullaugh, Alexander K. ..Five, II.2.6.1.1. McCullagh, Corneha E. Piatt Five. McCullairh, Helen Five. II. 2. 6.1.1.1. McCullagh, Archibald Five, II.2.6.1.-2. McCnllagh, Samuel K Five, II. 2.6.1.3. McCullagh, Martin K Five, IT. 2.6.1.4. .McCullagh, Anna K Five, II.2.6.1..5. McCullagh, Ellen K Five, II.2.6.1.6. Steen, James Five. Steen, Rachel Moore Five. Steen, Richard Five, I. Steen. F'lora Shields Five. Sleen, Robert Five, I.l. Steen, T-:iien Five, 1.2. Steen, Samuel Five, T.3. Steen, John Five. 1 .4. Steen, Martha J Five, 1.5. Steen, Richard Five, I."'-. Steen, Joseph J Five. 1.7. Steen, Sarah McHartney. . . . ; Five. Steen, Robert Five, I.7.T. Steen, Mary Five, 1.7.2. Steen, James E Five, 1.7.3. Steen, Annie C. Rogerson Five. Steen, Charles J Five, 1.7.3.1. Steen, Eliza M Five, 1.7.4. Steen, John Five, II. Steen, Katherine Cartney Five. Steen, Robert Five. V.l. Steen, Margaret R. McAdam Five. Steen, John G Five, II 1.2. Steen, A. Lizzie Fulton Five. Steen, Margaret S Five, 1 1.1.2.1. Steen, William S Five, ILL. 3. Steen, Ellen E. Hallock Five. Steen, Robert S Five. II.1.3.1. Steen, John E Five. II.1.3.2. Steen. Robert Five, II. 1.4. Steen. Robert J. S Five, II. 1.5. Steen, Jessie Davis Five. Steen, George J Five, II.1.6. Steen, Katherine Service Five. IL1.7. Stoen Five. II. 4. Steen, John Five. II.5. Steen, Lettie Campljell Five. Taylor, Annie Steen Five. IT. 7. Taylor, John Ei ,e. BOOK SIX. Allen, Nancy H. Steen Six, V.2. Allen, John C Six. Allen. Henry A Six, V.2.1. Allen, Lillian Carr Six. Allen, Helen A Six. V.2.1. 1. Allen. Nancv V Six, V.2.1. 2. Allen, Jav C Six. V.2.1.3. ADon, Albert H Six. V.2.1. 4. Allen, Harriet L Six. V.2.3. Allen, George G Six. V.2.5. Allen, Adda Finch Six. Allen, rieneva Six. V. 2.5.1. Allen, John E Six. V.2.7. Allen, Robert W Six. V.2.!l. Rarnhart. Harriet Steen Six. II.2. Braden, Lotitia L. Henderson Six, 1.6.6. Braden, George Six. Cook, John A Six. Cook, Raymond Six. V.2.2.1. Dearth. Sarah A. Steen Six. V.5. Dearth. William Six. Dearth, John W Six. V.5.1 . I'"'oresnian. Foresnian. Foresnian. Foresman, Foresnian, Jane Peters Six. VT.l. William Six. Charles A Six. VI. I.L Robert B Six. VLL2. AVilliam Six. VT.L.3. Foresnian, ^Slarcus F Six. VI.L4. Foresman. Harve.v Sis. VT.L5. Garris. Margaret J.- Henderson Six. L.8. Garris, Joseph Six. Cook. Lydia J. Allen. .Six. V.2.2. Henderson. Letitia H. Steen Six. I. Henderson, .Amos Six. Henderson, .\nn A Six, I.t. GKNKRAL INDEX. 547 Henderson, John F Six, 1.3. Henderson, Cynthia A. Whitsou Six. Heudersou, Mary E Six, 1.3.1. Henderson, Generous L Six, 1.3.;i. Heudersou, Jolm O Six. 1.3.3. Henderson, Howard E Six, 1.3. 4. Henderson. Ernest B Six, l.S.'j. Heuder.son, Ernest L Six, I.3.ti. Henderson, William F Six, 1.3.7. Henderson, George F Six, 1.4. Henderson, Amos C Six, I.tj. Henderson, Anna E. Glick Six. Henderson, Ashbel W Six, 1.6.3. Heudersou, Maud Cowden Six. Henderson, Anna H Six, Hi. 4. Heudersou, Ida J Six, I.. Keuyon, Cidna E Six, 11.3.7. Kenyon, Charles M Six, II.3.S. Keuyon, Daniel H Six. II. 3.9. Keuyon, Clara Six, 11.3.10. Keu.von, Frederick A Six, 11.3.11. Kenyon, James L Six, 11.3.12. Keuv(ju, Frank Steeu Six, 11.3.13. Kenyon, Estella H Six, 11.3.14. Kyger, Aldora A. Henderson Six, 1.6.2. Kyger. AVilliani Six. Lamson, Anna L. McCoy Six, 1.2.6. McCliutick. Agnes W. Steen Six, III. McCliuIick, Hugh M Six. McCliuiick, Ann L Six, III. 1. MrClintick, James Six, III. 2 McCliutick, George Steeu Six, 111.3. McCliuii.k, Hugh -M Six, HI.;'.. McCliutick, H. Mf>rton. Six, III. 6. McClintii-k, Nancy J. Hobiuson Six. McCliutick, Eiiura Winkle Six. McCliutick. (ie'orge W Six, III. 0.1. McCliuti. Steeu, .Marv Six. 11.1.0. Steen, (Jcorge 11 Six, 11.4. Steen, Ida A. Lawrence Six. Sfeen, (Jeorgi-i A... Six, 11.4.1. Stpcn, Mary Vesta Six. 11.4.2. Steen, Joseph W Six, ll.."i. Steeu, Josejjh Six, IV. Steen. John Six. V. Steen, Jane D. Wright Six. Steen, Robert W Six, V.l. Steen, Lncinda Nallv Six. Steeu, George E ,. . . .Six, V.1.1. Steen. Anna B. Chenowith. .*. Six. Steeu. Olive L Six, V.l. 1.1. Steeu. Esther K Six. V.l. 1.2. Steeu. M:irv E. StPcn Six. V.l. 2. Steen, G<-orge B Six, V..3. Steeu. Datnaris Bush Six. Steen, Orville B Six. V. 3.1. Steeu. George E Six, V. 3.2. Steeu, Ralph L Six, V..3.3. Steen, Robert L Six. V. 3.4. Steen, Agnes M Six. V.:!..">. Steeu, Orris 1) Six, V. .3.0. Steen, .Morton C Six, V. 3.7. Steeu, Maud L Six, V.3.S. Steen, Chester L Six. V..3.!l. Steeu, Clement E Six, V.3.1(>. Steen. L(M)ua M Six. V. 3.11. Stidger. Lu/.aue L. Henderson. .. Six, 1.7.1. Stidger, (ieorge W Six. 548 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STIUCM FAMILY. BOOK SEVEN. Arrendall, Margretta Walter. Seven, III.2.2. AiTenclall, John H Seven. Ban-, Mary E. Moore Seven, II. 3.5.1. Barr, Charles E Seven. Beeslcy, Mary E. Milne Seven, II. 3.1. Beeslev, Joseph. Seven. Beeslev, Charles E Seven, II. 3.1.1. Beeslov, Mary E Seven, II. 3.1.3. Beesley, Martha C Seven, II. 3.1.4. Beeslev, Isaac H Seven, II. 3.1.5. Bohan, Elizabeth Steen Seven, I. Bohan, William R Seven. Bohan. James Seven, I.l. Bohan, John Seven, 1.2. Bohan, William Seven, 1.3. Bohan, Walter S Seven, 1.3.1. Casto, Susan E. Milne Seven, II.3.8. Casto, Jesse O • ;Sev^n. Casto, Hattie M Seven, II.3.8.1. Casto, Ethel L Seven, II. 3.8.2. Casto, Olive P Seven, II.3.8.3. Crabtree, Lorlnda V. Douglas. .Seven, I\. 4. Crabtree, F Seven. Douglas, Ffances Steen Seven, IV. Douglas, Francis R Seven. Douglas, Frederick J Seven. IV. 1. Douglas, Ann Denny Seven. Douglas, Enoch S Seven, IV.3. Douglas. Elizabeth Moore Seven. Douglas. William M Seven, I V.5. Douglas, Sarah Litton Seven. Douglas, George W Seven, IV.8. Douglas, Mary Austin Seven. Finley, Susan Steen Seven, II.l. Finley, James Seven. Gatz, Mary Steen Seven. 11.2. Gatz, John Seven. Herndon, Nancy M. Milne Seven, II. 3.2. Herndon, Francis M Seven. Herndon, Otis A Seven. II. 3.2.1. Herndon, Elmer B Seven, II. 3.2.2. Kav, Melissa C. Milne Seven, II. 3.3. Kay, Thomas A Seven. Kav, Dewey H Seven, II. 3.3.1. Kav. Carrie E Seven, II. 3.3.2. Koth, Katherine Steen Seven. V.5. Koth, Stephen Seven. Matthews, Sarah E. Walter. . .Seven. II. 2.1. Matthews, Mons R Seven. Matthews, IMary E Seven, II. 2.1. 2. Matthews, Honora F Seven. II. 2.1. 3. Martin, Sarah Ella Milne Seven, 11.3.6. Martin, Robert B Seven. Martin. Ira Seven. II. 3.6.1. MiliU'. Sarah A. Steen Seven. II. 3. Milno, Robert Seven. Milne, William H Seven, II. 3.4. Milne, Marv Cox Seven. Milne, Frank C Seven, II. 3.4.1. MUno. William A Seven, 11.3.4.2. Milne, Robert O Seven, II. 3.4.3. Milno, Benjamin A Seven. II. 3.4. 4. Milne, James R Seven, II. 3.7. Milne, Mary S. Hutchins Seven. Milne, Catherine B Seven, II. 3. 7.1, Moore, Louisa G. Milne Seven. II. 3.5. Moore, Thomas B Seven. Moore, Nancy P Seven, II. 3. 5.2. Moore, Carrie V Seven, II. 3. 5. 3. Moore, Sarah H Seven, II. 3. 5. 4. Moore, Falter B Seven, II.3.5.5. Moore. M.vrtle Seven, II. 3. 5.6. Pennington, Nancy V. J. Beesley Seven, II. 3.1. 2. Pennington, William P Seven. Ray, Sarah Bohan Seven, 1.5. Reed, Constance Steen Seven, V.l. Sponce, Malinda E. Douglas Seven. IV. 6. Spence, F Seven. Steen, Frederick Seven . Steen, Catherine Rector Seven. Steen, Enoch Seven, V. Steen. Mary R. McPherson Seven. Steen, Mar.v S. Walsh Seven. Steen, Amelia M. Evans Seven. Steen. Alexander E Seven, V.3. Steen, William Seven, II. Steen. Elizabeth Rector Seven. Steen. William F. M Seven, II.4. Steen, Ann S. Gane Seven. Steen, Elizabeth A Seven, II. 4.1. Steen. Sarah A Seven, II.4.2. Steen, Eliza J Seven, 1 1.4.3. Steen, Francis R ,. Seven, II. 4.4. Steen, Benjamin Seven. II. 4. 5. Steen, Rebecca Seven, II. 4. 6. Steen, Americus V Seven, II. 5. Steen, R. Rector Seven, II.6. Steen, Sarah E. Lovelace Seven. Steen. John C Seven, II. 7. Steen. Laura Arundell Seven. Steen, Jasper N Seven. II. 8. Steen, Frederick C Seven. II.O. Steen, Martha J. Thompson Seven. Steen, Wilson N Seven. 1 1.9.1. Steen, Laura Alice Seven. II. 9.2. Steen, Early Seven, II. 9.3. Steen, Ernest Seven. II. 9.4. Steen, George W. L Seven. 11.10. Steen, Louisa Boiler Seven. Steen. John Seven. III. Steen, Elizabeth A. J. Mitchell Seven. Steen, Elizabeth J Seven. III. 1. Steen, Martha A Seven, III. 2. Steen, Enoch M Seven, III. 3. Steen. Jeannie Wells Seven. Steen. William M Seven. III. 4. Steen, John L. . Seven. III. 5. Steen. Elizabeth M. Rovnolds Seven. Steen. Zirrel J Seven. ITT. .5.1. Steen. Walter P Seven. 111.5.2. Steen, William H Seven. III.,5..3. Steen Mvrtle Seven. H 1.5.4. Steen, Oliver G Seven. HI. 5.5. Steen, Pearl Seven. HI.5.6. Steen, Rubv Seven. I II. 5. 7. Steen, Albert J Seven. IH..5.8. Sullivan, George W Seven. Trower. M.nry A. Douglas Seven. IV.2. Trower. S. G Seven. Tucker, Laura Steen Seven, V.2. GENERAL INDEX. 549 Walter, Mary Steen Seven, II. 2. Walter, John Seven. Waterman, Arabella Steen Seven, V. 4. Waterman, .Tolin Seven. Waterman, Birdie Steen Seven, ¥.4.1. Watson, Frances Bohar S('\en, 1.4. Watt. Sarah E. Milne Martin. .Seven, II. 3.6. Watt, Charles L Seven. Willoughby, Jacob Seven. Willoughby, Sarah M. Matthews Seven, II. 2.1.1. Wyatt, Amanda M. Douglas. .. .Seven, IV. 7. Wvatt, Georsre W Seven. Wyatt. Milliard C Seven, IV,7.1. A\'vatt, Genevieve Reynolds Seven. Wvatt. Ethel L Seven, IV.7.1.1. Wyatt, Marion G Seven, IV. 7.2. BOOK EIGHT. Becbe. Martha E. Steen Eight, II. 2.1. 3.3. Beebe. Henry O Eight. Beebe, Annie E Eight. 1 1.2.1.3.3.1. Beebe, Elovd Steen Eight, II. 2.1. ,3.3.2. Bigger, Elizabeth M. Steen. Eight, IV. 1. 3.3.4. Bigger, Albert C Eight. Bigtter, Eva M Eight, IV.1.3.3.4.1. Brown, Mary Steen Eight, IV. 1.1. Brown. John Eight. Brown, Rebecca Eight, IV. 1.1.1. Brown. Nathaniel Eight, IV. 1.1.2. Brown. Marv A Eight, IV.1.1.3. Brown, Jane Eight, IV. 1.1.4. Brown, Nancy Eight, IV. 1.1. .5. Brown, John Eight, IV. 1.1. 6. Brown. Isabella Eight. IV. 1.1. 7. Brown, Sarah Eight, IV. 1.1.8. Brown. Rachel Eight. IV.1.1.0. Buck, Eveline Steen Eight, IV. 1.3.3.(5. Buck, Robert Eight. Crouse, Margaret A. M. Steen Eight, IV. 1.3.2.4. Crouso, William Eight. Crouse, William H Eight, IV.1.3.2.4.1. Dorman, Olive G. Steen Eight, 1.4.7.5. Dorraan, Henry H Eight. Dorman, Olive Steen Eight, 1.4.7.5.1. Forster, Elizabeth M. A. Steen Eight, IV.1.2.3..3. Forster, Margaret Irwin. .. .Eight, IV. 1.11.1. Forster, Anson G Eight. Forster, George S Eight, IV. 1.11. 1.1. Forster, Albert I Eight, IV.1.11.1.2. Forster, John C Eight, I V.l. 11.1.3. Forster, Anson H Eight, I V.l. 11.1.4. Hall, Janet Eight, IV.1.3.4. Hall, Trneman D Eisht. Hall, Matilda Irwin Eight. IV.l.ll.C. Hall, Asa Eight. Hall. Sarah G Eight. IV. 1.11. 6.1. Hall, Irwin R lOiglit. IV.1.11.6.2. Hall. Alman A Eight. I V.l. 11. 6.3. Hanoii. Rebecca Steen Eight. IV. 1.6. Hanen, ITnerh Eight. Hanen. Jane Eight, 1 V.l. 6.1. Hanen, William Eight, I V.l. 6.2. Hanen. Robert Eight. IV. 1.6.3. Hanen. Sarah Ei^'ht. IV. 1.6.4. Hanen, Hugh Eight, IV. 1.6.5. Irwin. Siuah Steen Eight, IV. 1.11. Irwin, John Eight. Irwin, William F IMghf, IV.1.11.4. Irwin. Eva Johnston Eight. Irwin, Marsdon F Eight, IV.l.ll.4.1. Irwin, Sarah M. M Eight, IV. 1.11. 4. 2. Irwin. Wilhelmina Eight. I V.l. 11. 4. 3. Irwin, Frederick J Eight, IV. 1.11. 4.4. Irwin, Alice L Eight, I V.l. 11. 4.5. Irwin, William M Eight. I V.l. 11. 4.6. Irwin, John Eight, IV. 1.11. 8. Irwin, Matilda Mcl.enan Eislit. Irwin, John G. M Eiarht, I V.l. 11. 8.1. Irwin. Robert J. G Eight. IV. 1.11. .8.2. Irwin, Oswald Y Eight. IV. 1.11.8.3. Irwin, Arthur B Eight, IV.1.11.8.4. Irwin, George Eight, I V.l. 11. 9. Irwin, Marv O. Adam.son Eight. Irwin, Eveline S Eight, IV.1.11.9.1. Irwin. George A. A Eight. IV.1.11.9.2. Irwin. Robert Eight. I V.l. 11. 10. Irwin, Jane Ritchev Eight. Irwin, Edith Gertrude. . .Eight. IV. 1. 11. 10.1. Irwin. Samuel J. U Eight. I V.l. 11. 10.2. Irwin. Wilfred L Eight, IV. 1.11. 10.3. Irwin, Gladvs M Eight, IV. 1.11. 10.4. Irwin, Robert G Eight, I V.l. 11. 10.5. Johnston. M. Alice Irwin. .Eight, I V.l. 11. 7. Johnston, George W Eight. Johnston, Irwin M Eight, I V.l. 11. 7.1. Johnston, Alice G Eight, I V.l. 11. 7.2. Johnston, Sarah R. E Eight, IV.1.11.7.3. Kennedy, Nancy Steen Eight. I V.l. 4. Kennedy. James Eiglit. Kennedy, Nancy Eight. H'. 1.4.1. Kennedy, Rebecca Eight, I V.l. 4. 2. Kennedy. James Eight, I V.l. 4. 3. Kennedy. Jane Eieht. I V.l. 4. -t. Kennedy. John Eight, I V.l. 4. 5. Kennedy, Simon Eight. IV. 1.4. 6. Kennodv, Samuel Eight. IV. 1.4. 7. Kenupdv. William H Eight. I V.l. 4. 8. Kennedy. Isabella Eight. IV. 1.4. 9. Kennedy, Mary Ann Eight. I V.l. 4. 10. Leslie, Isabella Steen Eight. IV.1.9. Eeslie. John Eight. Eeslie. William Eight, IV. 1.9.1. Leslie, Esther R Eight, IV. 1. 9.2. Leslie, Rebecca Eight, IV.1.9.S. Leslie, John Eight, IV. 1.9.4. Leslie. James Eight. I V.l. 9.5. L(>slie. George Eight. I V.l. 9.6. Leslie. Nathaniel Eight. IV. 1.9.7. Leslie, Robert U I'^iglit. I V.1.9.,8. Leslie, ISIary J Eight. IV. 1.9.9. McCallev, Isabella Steen Eight. 1. 1. M.'Callcv, John Eight. Mc Callev. Richard Eight, 1.1. 1. 550 BIOGRAPHY OF THE STIiEN FAMILY. McCallev, Wtliam Eifrlit, 1.1.2. McCalley, John Eight, 1.1.3. McCalle.v, Jaue Eight. 1.1.4. McCalley, I.sabella Eight, 1.1.5. MeOalle.v. Maria Eight, I.l.fi. McCaliey, Caroline Eight, 1.1.7. McCallev, Annie Eight. 1.1.8. McCraclien, Mary H. Steen. . Eight, IV.1.2.4. AlcCracken, Thomas Ei^hr. McCracken, Isabella Eight. IV.1.2.4.1. McCracken, Jane Eight. IV. 1.2. 4. 2. McCracken, Lisetta Y Eight, IV.1.2.4.3. McCi-acken, Nathaniel Steen Eight, IV.1.2.4.4. McCi-acken, Thomas C Eight. IV.1.2.4.5. McCracken, William J. B.. Eight. IV.1.2.4.6. McCi-acken, Augusta R Eight. IV. 1.2.4.7. McCracken, Mary E Eisht. IV.1.2.4.8. McCracken, Ephraim W. . .EiL'-ht. IV.l. 2.4.9. McCracken, William J. K.Elsht. IV. 1.2.4.10. McCracken, Thomas M. E. Eight. IV. 1.2.4.11. McCracken, Hanua A. M. .Eight. IV. 1.2.4.12. McCracken, Jane Steen Eight, IV.1.5. McCracken, Jacob , Eight. McCracken, Rebecca Eight. IV. 1.5.1. McCracken, Thomas Eight. IV. 1.5.2. McCracken, William Eight. I V.l.S.."^. McCracken, Jacob Eight, IV.1.5.4. McCracken, James Eight, IV. 1.5. 5. McCracken, .Taue Eight. IV. 1.5.6. McKinney, Ann Steen Eight, IV. 1.7. McKinney, Archibald Eisrht. McKinney, Hannah Eiaht. IV. 1.7.1. McKinney, Archibald Eiaht, IV.1.7.2. McKinney, Rebecca Eicrht, IV.1.7..3. McKinney, Sarah Eight, IV. 1.7.4. McKinney, James Eight, IV. 1.7.5. McKinne.v, Jeremiah Eight. IV. 1.7.6. McKianer, David Eight. IV. 1.7. 7. McKinney, Matilda Ei sht, IV. 1.7.8. Matheral, Matilda Steen Eight, IV.1.10. Matheral, Francis Eight. Matheral, Rebecca Eight. IV.1.10.1. Matheral, John Eight. IV. 1.10.2. Matheral, William Eight. IV. 1.1 0.3. Matheral, Margaret Eight. IV.1.10.4. Matheral, Ephraim Eight. TV.1.10.5. Matheral, James Eight. IV.l.IO.O. Matheral, David Eight. IV. 1.10.7. Matheral, Francis Eight, IV.1.10.8. Matheral, George Eight, IV.l.IO.O. Ori", Mary Ann Steen Efght. IV.l.. 3.3.2. Orr, Andrew G Eight. Orr, Margaret Edna Eight, IV.1.3.3.2.1. Pattulo, Jane Steen Eight, IV.1..3..3.1. Pattulo, Seth H Eight. Pattulo, James G Eight. IV.1.3.3.1.1. Price. Rebecca Irwin Eight, IV. 1.11.3. Price. John G Eight. Price, William J. H Eight. IV. 1.11. 3.1. Price, Rebecca A Eight. IV. 1.11.3.2. Price, Francos M. A Eight. IV. 1.11. 3.3. Price, Sarah L. F Eight. IV. 1.11. 3.4. Price, Ella J Eight. IV.1.11.3.5. Price, James A Eight. IV. 1.11. 3.6. Price, Elizabeth A Eight, IV.1.11.3.7. Smith, Alice H. Strangford Eight, II.. 3.1.. 3. 2. 2. Smith, Frank E Eight. Steen, Moses Eight. Steen, Nelson Eight. Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen, Steen Steen Steen Steen, Steen, Steen Steen Steen, Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen, Steen, Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen St^en Stc-en Steen Stei^n, Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen St^^en Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Steen Thomas Eight, I. Rebecca Bonner Eight. William Eight, 1.2. Alexander Eight. 1.3. Hiil Eight. ■ Griffith Eight. William Eight, 1.3.1. Emma Eisht, 1.3.2. Eltza Eight, 1.3.3. Alexander; Eight, 1.3.4. Moses Eight, 1.4. Mary Simpson Eight. Thomas Eight, 1.4.1. Alexander Eight, 1.4.2. William Eight. 1.4.3. Lucinda Eight, 1.4.4. Rebecca Eight, 1.4.5. Amelia W Eight. 1.4.6. George Eight. 1.4.7. Janet L. Ross Eigat. James R Eight, 1.4.7.1. George B Eight, 1.4.7.2. Ernest L Eight, 1.4.7.3. Ilicia L Eight, 1.4.7.4. Wilfred A Eight, 1.4.7.6. Archibald Eight, 1.5. Thomas Eight, 1.6. Rebecca Eight, 1.8. George Eight. 1.9. Margaret Thompson Eight. Alexander X Eight, 1.9.1. William Eight. 1.9.2. Marv C. Holmes Eight. Thomn s S Eight. 1.9.3. Mary Hunter Eight. Alice M. T Eight, 1.9.3.2, Marv Eight. 1.9.3.3. Joseph T Eight. 1.9.5. Maud M. Moody Eight. EThel M. T Eight. 1.9.5.1. Alexander Eight. II. Robert Eight, II. 1. John Eight. II.2. Martha Cresswell Eiglir. Robert Eight. II. 2.1. Marv A. Floyd Ei.ghf. George Eight. II. 2. 1.1. Martha Eight. II. 2.1. 2. John Floyd Eight. II.2.1.3. Nancy Hamilton Eight. John Floyd Eight, II. 2. 1.3.1. Martha Porter Eight. Marv .•Vnn Eight. II. 2. 1.4. Robert Eight. II. 2.1.5. Alexander Eight. TT.2.1.«. Sarah Jane Eight. II. 2. 1.7. Marv Eight. II. 2. 1.8. Margaret Eight. II. 2.1.9. William Eight. II. 2.1 10. Alexander Eight. II. 3. Marv Eight. II. 4. Marv Eight. lU. William Eight. IV.l. Rebecca Wovlie Eight. Nathaniel Eight, IV. 1.2. Is.iliella McKenzie Eight. William Eiglit. IV.l. 2.2. Nathaniel Eight. IV.1.2..3. Marjory J. Ciimmings Eicrht. Isnbolla M Eight. IV. 1.2.3.1. Wiiliam E. W Eight. IV. 1.2.3.2. Marv Simpson Eight. Julia E. E Eight. IV.l. 2.3.4. Ephraim Eight. IV. 1.2.5. Marv Ritchey Eight. iEXKRAL INDEX. :):> Steen, Nathaniel R Kight, IV.1.2.5.1. Steen, Samuel D HiRht, IV. 1.2.5.2. Steen, Nathaniel li lOight. IV.1.2.5.3. Steen, Thomas W Eight. I V.1.2.5.4. Steeu, Isabella J Eight, IV. 1.2.5.5. Steeu, William S Eight, IV. 1.2.5.6. Steen, Ephraim J. K Eight, IV. 1.2.5.7. Steen. Francis B Eight, IV.l. 2.5.8. Steen, Ephraim Eight, IV. 1.3. Steen, Jane Dougla.s Eight. Steen, William. Eight, IV. 1.3.2. i^teen. Ann M. Miller Eight. Steen, Ephraim Ure Eight, IV. 1.3.2.1. Steen. .lohn Crombie Eight, IV.1.3.2.2. J[arIon (J Eight. IV. 1.11. 5. 2. Woods. Irwin J. C Eight. 1 V.1.11.5.,3. Woods. Edward B Eight. I \ .1.11. .5.4. Woods. James G Eight, IV. 1.11. 5.5. Woods, George B Eight. IV. 1.11. 5. f,. Woods, Wilfred G Eight, IV.l. 11.5.7. Wood-^, Sarah V Eight, IV.l. 11. 5.o .Steeu. Ann Xiue. V.1.2. Steen, U<>l>erl Nine. V.1.3. Steen. Thomas Xiue. V.1.4. StPen, James Xine. V.l.o. Steen, K!iza Xine. V.1.6. Steen, Mnrv Xine. V.l.T. Steen, Matthew Xine. V.1.8. Steen, Xanc-y Xine. V.l.K. Steen, Jane Xine. V.1.10. Steen. Tliomas Xine. \ .'2. Steen, Mary Trelford.... Xine. Steen, Thomas J Xine, V.2.1. Steen. Kuiiua J. Medd Xine. Steen, Mary Xine. V.2.1.1. Steen, Veronica Xine, V.2.1.2. Steen, Thomas Xine. V.ii.l.o. Steen, Ethel Xine. V. 2.1.4. Steeu, Alexander P Xine. V.2.1..0. Steen, Clark Xiue. V.2.2. Steen. Mary L. Krune Xine. Steen, Mary L Xine, V.2.2.1. Steeu, Tl-ressa T Xiue, V.2 2.2. Steeu, Clara C Xine, V. 2.2.8. Steeu, Clark E Xine. V.2.2.4. Steen, Thomas H Xiue, V.2.2.5. Steen, Alfred A Xine, V.2.2.(i. Stren, William J Xine. V. 2.2.7. Steen. Martha Xiue, V.4. Steen, Isabella Nine, V.n. Steen. Isaiah Xine. VI. Steen, Isabella Cjirmichael Xine. Steen, Dorothy S. Peile Xiue. Steen, John C Xiue. VI. 1. Steen, Elizabeth J. Baruett Xine. Steen, Helen Xine. VI. 1.2. Steen, Edith C Xiue, VI. 1.3. Steen. Annie L Xiue. VI. 1.4. Steen, Alice E Xine. VI. 1.5. Steeu, E\eliue E Xine. VI. 1.6. Steen. James B Xiue. VI. 1.7. Steen. Mary H Xine. VI. 1.8. Steen, John E Xine, VI. 1.9. Steen, Thomas Xine, VI.2. Sreeu, Eleanor Dinneii Xine. Steen, Robert Xine. VI.S. Steeu, Annie Carmichael Xine. Steeu. Annie Isabel Xiue. VI. 3.1. Steen. Marion L Xine, VI. 3.2. Steeu. William C Xine. VI. 3.3. Steen. Margaret Lilley Xiue. Steen. I>avid .M Xine. VI. 3.4. Steeu. Elsie Orr Xiue. Steen. Ida F Xiue. VI.3.«. Steeu. Robert H Xine. VI. 3.7. Steen, Edward Xine. VI. 3.8. Steeu. Harold Xiue. VI. 3.9. Steen. John H Xine. VI. 3.10. Steen. T. Arnold Xiue. VI. 3.11. Steeu. James Xiue, VI. 5. Steeu, Hunter Xine. VI. 6. Steen. M.uy J. Clarke Xine. Steen, Carrie L Xiue. Vl.tj.l. Steen, Hunter C Xiue. VI.fi.2. Steeu. James C Xine. VI. 6.3. Steen, William Xine. VI. 8. Steen, William Telle Xiue. VI. 9. Steeu, Ethel L. Xeedham Xine. Workman, Elizabeth B. Steen. .Xine, VI. 3.5. Workman, Robert E Xiue. Workman, Arthur <'oates. . . . Xine, VI.3..').1. ROOK TEN. McFarlaud, .Margaret A. Steen. .. .Ten. 1.3. McFarland, Simpson S Ten. MoFarland, Anna T Ten. 1.3.1. McFarland, John W Ten, 1.3.2. Porter, Sarah Steen Ten. IT. J'orter, James Ten. Porter, James Ten. ll.l. Porter, Catherine Lvons Ten. Porter, George 1 Ten. II. 1.1. Porter. Margaret I Ten. II. 1.2. Porter, Sarah A Ten. II. 1.3. Porter. James A Ten, II. 1.4. Porter, Angel ia Ten, 1I.1..T. Porter, Arabella M Ten, II. 1.6. Porter, Emma H Ten, II. 1.7. Ramsey, Margaret Steen Ten. VI. Ramsey, Nathan J Ten. Ramsey, David Steen Ten. VI. 1. Ramsey, Hannah I'rancis Ten. Ramsey, Waiter F >en, VI.1.1. Ramsey. Xathan .\ Ten, VI. 1.2. Ramsey, Eor.Mi Steeu Ten. VI. 1.3. Ramsey, Mary .Vnii Ten, VI. 2. Sharp. Jane Steen Ten. V. Sharp. J<)seph Ten. Sharp. Jane Ten, V.l. Shraek, Sarah C. Porter Ten. II. 2. Shrack. f h.arles I' Ten. Shraek. James P Ten. 1 1.2.1. Shrack, Xancv A. Tilton Ten. Shrack. Bertha Ten. II. 2. 1.1. Shrack. Eorah Ten. II. 2.1.1. Slirack, Charles D Ten. II. 2.1. 2. Shrack. Adam D Ten. II. 2.1. 3. Shrack. Willev C Ten. II.2.3. Shrack. Mav F. A Ten. II. 2.1. Shrack, John E Ten. 11.2..^.. Shrack. Laura B Ten, II. 2.6. Shrack. McLaren Ten. 1 1.2.7. Steeu. Matthew Ten. Steen, M.iriraret Campbell Ten. Steen, William F Ten, I. Steen, Elizabeth Francis Ten. Steen, Martha Fi-ancis Ten. Stei'u, Ja?nes F Ten. I.l. Steen, Abicail M. Walls Ten. Steen. Loren C Ten. 1. 1.1. Steeu, Lulu B. Dilley Ten. Steeu, Leone L Ten, LI. 1.1. Steeu, Paul H Ten. 1.1.1.2. Steen. .\lblna F Ten. 1.1.2. Steen. Malcom Ten. 1.1.3. Steen. Harry B Ten. 1.1.4. Steen. James W Ten. 1.1.5. Steen. Matthew Ten. 1.2. Steen. Elizabeth J. Winders Ten. Steen. John W Ten. 1.2.1. Steen, Clement A Ten. 1.2.2. Steen. Jessie M Ten. 1.2.3. Steen. Frank W Ten. 1.2.4. Steeu, Elizabeth Ten, III. 554 P.lor.RArilY OF THE STKEN FAMILY. Steen, James C Ten. IV. Steen, Marv McCloskey Ten. istteu, John C Ten, IV 1. Steen. Marietta J.' Ten, IV. 1.1. Steen, Frank L Ten, IV. 1.2. Steen. Kaehel Carlisle Ten. Steeu, Mary Ten, VII. BOOK ELEVEN. Steen. James Eleven. Steen, Nancy Jordan Eleven. Steen, Margaret Eleven, I. Steen, John Eleven, II. Steen, Stuart Eleven, III. Steeu, Isaiah Eleven, IV. Steen, Amelia Eleven. Steen, James T Eleven, IV.l. Steen. Sarah E. McComas Eleven. Steen, George W Eleven, IV. 2. Steen. Ann E. H. Booth Eleven. Steen, George W Eleven, IV. 2.1. Steen, Mary F. Hickman Eleven. Steen, George W Eleven, IV. 2.1.1. Steen, Rosa R. Keithley Eleven. Steeu,, Myrtle E Eleven. IV. 2.1.1.1. Steen, ' Ann E Eleven, IV. 2. 1.2. Steen, Hiram G Eleven, IV.2.1.P.. Steen, Samuel H Eleven, IV. 2.1. 4. Steen, Lawrence H Eleven, IV. 2. 1.5. Steen James Eleven, IV. 2. 2. Steeu, Samuel I Eleven, IV.2..3. Steen, Susan Eleven, IV.2.4. Steeu, Isaiah Eleven, IV. 3. Steeu. Thressa M. Klein Eleven. Steen, Ann Eleven, V. Steen, Hugh Jordan Eleven, VI. Steen, Susan Burns Eleven. Steen, James H Eleven, VI. 1. Steen, Elizabeth Strode Eleven. Steen. Susannah C Eleven, VI. 1.1. Steen, William S Eleven, VI. 1.2. Steen, Mary E Eleven, VI.1.8. Steen, David J Eleven, VI. 1.4. Steen, Thunias T Eleven, VI. 1.5. Steen, Emma li Eleven, VI.l.G. Sbeen. Hugh J., Eleven, VI. 1.7. Steen. Jordau Eleven, VT.2. Steen, Hugh Eleven, VI. 3. Steen, Sarah Eleven, Vll. Steen, James Eleven, VIII. Steen, Ruth Harlan Ele>en. Steen, J,)hn Eleven, VIII. 1. Steen, Ann Eleven. Steen, Albert Judson Eleven, VIH'.l.l. Steen. Anna Eleven, VIII. 1.2. Steen, Margaret T Eleven, VIII. 1.3. Steen, William B Eleven, VIII. 1.4. Steen, Kate I. Smith Eleven. Steen, William Adam Eleven, VIII.l. 4.1. Steen, Katherine Elizabeth Eleven, VIII. 1.4.2. Steeu, Dorothy Ann. Eleven, VIII. 1.4.3. Uteen, Katherine Eleven, IX. Steen, Samuel Eleven, X. BOOK TWELVE. Berkshire, Mary Steen Brov^'n. Twelve, II. 1. Berkshire, William Twelve. Berkh-hire, Jane Twelve, 1 1.1.4. Blackford, Anna Davis Twelve. II. 2. 7. Blackford, Robert H Twelve. Brown, Mary Steen Twelve, II. 1. Brown, Robert Tweh e. Brown, James Twelve, II. 1.1. Brown, David Twelve, T 1.1.2. Brown, John Twelve, II. 1.3. Davis, Eliza A. Steen . Twelve, II.2. Davis, John Twelve. Davis, Sarah E Twelve, 1 1.2.1. Davis. Mary C Twelve, 1 1.2.2. Davis. William O Twelve, II. 2.4. Davis, John J Twelve. II. 2.5. Davis, Anna Kennedy Twelve. Davis. Miriam Twelve. II. 2.5.1. Davis, Catherine E Twelve, II. 2. 5. 2. Davis, Emma Twelve, 1 1.2.5.4. Davis, Anna H Twelve, II.2.5..5. Davis. John W Twelve. 11.2.5.0. Davis, R. C Twelve, II. 2.(i. Hanway, Sarah Steen Twelve. II. .3. Hanwav, John Twelve. Ilanway, William A Twelve, 11. .3.1. Preston, Lillie Davis Twelve, 11.2.5.3. Preston, John A Twelve. Purcell, Margaret Steen. .. .Twelve. 1.1.1.5. Purcell, William Twelve. Purcell. William Twelve. 1.1.1.5.1. I'urcell, James Twelve, 1.1.1.5.2. Ritchie, Rose Steen :... .Twelve, III. Ritchie, Twelve. Steen, James Twelve. Steen, Ann Scales Twelv(\ Steen, John Twelve, I. Steen, Margaret George Twelve. Steen, David Twelve, I.l. Steen, Eleanor Peoples Twelve. Steeu, James ; Twelve, 1. 1.1. Steen, Elizabeth Christie Twelve. Steen, David Twelve. 1. 1.1.1. Steen, Kate Hines Twelve. Stfou. Mary Steen Twelve, 1. 1.1. 1.1. Steen, David Twelve. 1.1.1.1.2. Stoen, John D Twelve. 1.1.1.1.3. Steen. Kate Twelve, LI. 1.1.4. Steen, Harry Twelve, 1.1.1.1.5. Steeu, William Twelve. I.l.l.l.fi. Steeu, James Twelve. 1.1.1.2. Steeu. A'ln I'urcell Twelve. CEXEKAL INDEX. .■^."^:) Steen, John Twelve, 1.1.1.3. Stoen, Rosanua McCrosson Twelve. Steen, .James Twelve, 1.1.1.3.1. Steen, John A Twelve, 1.1.1.3.2. Steen, William Twelve, 1.1.1.3.3. Steen, Robert Twelve. 1.1.1.4. Steen, Ellen Sherlock Twelve. Steen, Alexander Twelve, 1.1.1.4.1. Steen, Mary J Twelve, 1.1.1.4.2. Steen, Kllen D Twelve, 1. 1.1.4..3. Steen, Martha Twelve, 1.1.1.4.4. Steen, Elizabeth Twelve, I.1.1.4..J. Steen, Margaret M Twelve, 1. 1.1.4. t>. Steen, John Twelve, 1.1.2. Steen, Rosanua George Twelve. Steen, William J Twelve, 1.1.2.1. Steen, Ellen Twelve, 1.1.3. Steen, Martha Twelve, 1.1.4. Steen, Wili'am Twelve, I.:. 6. Steen, Janios Twelve, II. Steen, Jane Small Twelve. Steen, Jane Twelve, II. 4. Steen, Margaret Twelve, II. 5. Steeu, John A Twelve. II. G. Steen, Robert Twelve. Il.tj.l. Steen, Matilda Twelve. II. 6.2. Steeu, Edward Twelve. IV. Steen, George A Twelve, IV. 1. Stewart, Mary A. Steen Twelve, 1.1.5. Stewart, Andrew Twelve. Stewart, David Twelve, 1.1.5.1. Stewart, William Twelve, 1.1.5.2. Thorn, Jane S. Davis Twelve. II. 2..3. Thorn, A. B Twelve. !!()() K THIRTEEN. Crowe, Letitia F. Steen Thirteen, Y. Steen, Crowe, Jacob M Thirteen. Steen, Crowe, Benjamin D Thirteen, V.l. Steen, Crowe, James K Thirteen, V. 2. Steen, Crowe, Mary J Thirteen, V.3. Steen, Crowe, Sarah C Thirteen, V. 4. Steen, Crowe, George C Thirteen, V.5. Steen, Crowe, Spurgeon Thirteen, V.t'.. Steen, Crowe, jS'ancy Thirteen, V.7. Steen, Steen. Steen, Robert M Thirteen. Steen, Steen, Jane Culbertson Thirteen. Steen, Steen, John Thirteen. Steen, Steen, John A Thirteen, 1. Steen, Steen, Rebecca F. Manning Thirteen. Steen, Steen, Lewis M Thirteen, I.l. Steen, Steen. Mary J Thirteen, 1.2. Steen, Steen, Robert L Thirteen, 1.3. Steen, Steen, Benjamin F Thirteen, 1.4. Steen, Steen. I'erer S Thirteen, 1.5. Steen, Steen. Guy E Thirteen, I. (i. Steen. Steen, Mary Ann Thirteen, II. Steen, Steen, James K. 1' Thirteen, III. Steen, Robert T Thirteen, IV. Rebecca N. Hayworth Thirteen. Sarah F Thirteen, I V.l. Alice J Thirteen, J V.2. Solomon I Thirtee.i, 1 V.3. John H Thirteen, IV.4. Keziah M Thirteen, IV. 5. Martin R Thirteen, IV.O. Laura N Thirteen, IV. 7. I'aul N Thirteen, IV. 8. Sarah J Thirteen. VI. William A Thirteen. VII. George W Thirteen, VIII. lOlizaijeth Uhlmacher Thirteen. Fay Thirteen, VIII. 1. Robert N Thirteen, VIIL2. Neva Thirteen. VIII. 3. Francis M Thirteen. IX. Mary E. Anderson Thirteen. Allen M Thirteen, IX.l. Alta M Thirteen. IX. 2. James E Thirteen, IX. 3. Lucian L Thirteen, IX. 4. ]]( )()K FOURTEEX. Bashford, Anne McNealy . . . F(>nrtc4>n.I.1.10. Basht'ord, Charles Fourteen, 1. 1.10.1. Bashford, John Fourteen. 1.1.10.2 Bashford, Rebecca Hughes I'^ourteen. Bashford, Rebecca Fourteen. 1.1.10.2.4. Bashford, Agnes Fourteen, 1.1.10.2.5. Beck, Fanny M. Henderson Fourteen, 1.4.7.4. Beck, William Edgar Fourteen. Bradshaw, Eliza Gllmore. .Fourteen. 1.5.2.4. Cooper, Margaret Bashford Fourteen. 1.1.10.2.1. Cuddy, M.irgaret Gllmore. Fourteen, 1.5.2.3. Deterlng, Clara E. Robinson Fourteen. 1.4. 0.1. Detering, F. A Fourteen. Detering, Clara E Fourteen, 1.4.0.1.1. Detering, Reuel F Fourteen. 1.4. (>.l. 2. Foster, Elizabeth Steen I'nurteen, 1.3. Foster, Jol) Fourteen. Foster, Robert Fuurti^eu, 1.3.2. Foster, Sophia Fourteen, 1.3.3. l-'oster, Jane E Fourteen, I. .3. 4. Foster, Margaret Fourteen, 1.3.5 Foster, Joseph Fourteen, 1. 3.(5. Frew, Susan Gllmore Fourteen, 1.5.2.1. Gray. Alice M. Johnson. . .Fourteen, 1.4.4.4. ( Jray, (Jeorge B. M Fourteen. . Magee, Thomas Fifteen, 1.1.6. Magee, Mary Fifteen, 1.1.7. Magee, Jane Fifteen, 1.1.8. Magee, Margaret Fifteen, 1. 1.0. Miller, Sarah Riddell Fifteen. 1.4.2. Murdoek, Sarah Craig Fifteen. II. 2. Murdock, James Fifteen. Riddell, Margaret Steen Fifteen, 1.4. Riddell, Alexander Fifteen. Riddell, Robert Fifteen, 1.4.1. Riddell, George Fifteen, 1.4.2. Robinson, Frances Steeu Fifteen, 1.2.6. Robiuson. Reuel Fifteen. Robinson, Walter Steen. .. .Fifteen, 1.2.6.2. Robinson, Frances M Fifteen, 1.2.6.3. Shannon, Anne Steen Fifteen, 1.8. Steen. Alexander Fifteen. Steen, Jane Stewart Fifteen. Steen, William Fifteen, I. Steen, Mary Gill Fifteen, Steeu, Martha Johnson Fifteen. Steen, John Fifteen, 1.2. Steen, Margaret Fifteen, 1.4. Steen, Margaret Fifteen, 1.2.1. Steen, Anne !• ifteen, 1.2.2. Steen, Dorothea Fifteen, 1.2.3. Steeu, Fannie Fifteen, 1.2.5. Steeu. William John Fifteen, 1.2.8. Steen, Alexander Fifteen, 1.5, Steen, Eliza Johnson Fifteen. Steeu, James Fifteeu, 1.5.1. Steen, John Fifteen. 1.5.2. Steeu, Alfred Fifteen, 1.5.2.1. Steen, John D Fifteen, 1.5.2.2. Steen, Maud Crowe Fifteen. Steen. Lucy E Fifteen, 1.5.2.3. Steen, Kate A. E Fifteen, 1.5.2.4. Steen, Mary Fifteen, 1.5.3. Steen, William Fifteen, 1.5.4. Steen, Margaret Fifteen, 1.5.5. Steen, William Fifteeu. 1.7. Steen, John Fifteen, III. Steen, Fannie Fifteeu, III. 2. Steen, James Fifteen. V. Steen, Alexander Fifteen, V.l. Steen, James Fifteeu, V.2. Steen, Thomas Fifteen, V.3. Steen, John Fifteeu. V.4. Steen, Fifteen, VI. Steen, James Fifteeu. VI. 1. Steeu, John Fifteen, VI. 1.1. Steen. James Fifteen, VI. 1.2. Steen, Henry Fifteen, VI. 1.3. Steen, William Fifteen, VI. 1.4. Steen, Alexander Fifteen. VI. 1.5. Steeu, Elizabeth Fifteen, VI. 1.5. -J. Steen, Mary Fifteeu, VI. 1.5.3. Steen, Margaret Fifteeu, VI. 1.5.4. Williamson, Eleanor Steeu. .. Fifteen. 1.2.0. Williamsnu. John Fifteen. Williamson, Mary Riddell Fifteen, 1.4.4. Wright, .Mary Steen Fifteeu. VII. Wright, Thomas Fifteen. Young, Thomassiua Steen Fifteeu, 1.6. BOOK SIXTKEX Brandon, Nancy Steeu Sixteen. VIII. 4. Brandon, Jacob C Sixteen. Brandon, Dora E Sixteen, VIII. 4.1. Brandon, William J Sixteen, Vin.4.2. Brandon, Jennie E Sixteen, VIII. 4. 3. Brandon, Cameron G Sixteen, VI 1 1.4.4. Brandon, Raymond A. .. .Sixteen. VIII. 4. 5. Brandon, Tina I.oretta. .. .Sixteen, VIII. 4. 6. Brandon, Ethel C Sixteen, VIII. 4.7. Brandon, Oia D Sixteen, VIII. 4. 8. Biandon, Margaret M ... .Sixteen, VII 1.4.0. Br.indon, Loyal J Sixteen. VI 1 1.4.10. 558 BIOGRAPHY Oi^ THE STI-iCN Deeley, Klizca J. Steea. .Sixteen, Sec.2, 1. 1. l>eeley, Beujamin E Sixteen, Sec. 2. Deeley, Mai-y J Sixteen, Sec.2, 1. 1.1. Deeley, Saraii E., Sixteen, Sec.2, 1.1.2. Deeley, Stanton E Sixteen, Sec.2, 1. 1.3. Deeley, Annie Laurie. .Sixteen, Sec.2, 1.1.4. Graham, Ellen E. Steen Sixteen, VIII. 3. Graham, Hiram Sixteen. Graham, .Jennie T Sixteen, VIII. 3.1. Graham, Lizzie I Sixteen, VIII. 3. 2. Graham, William A Sixteen, VIII. 3.3. Graham, Laura F Sixteen, VIII. 3.4. Graham, Hiram M Sixteen, VIII. 8.5. Graham, Harriet V Sixteen, VIII.3.6. Graham, Margaret E Sixteen, VIII. 3.7. Graham. Kaney Sixteen, VIII. 3.8. Graham, S. Bertha Sixteen. VIII. 3.9. Graham, John Steen Sixteen, VIII. 3. 10. Hill, Mary O. Steen Sixteen, Sec.2, I. .3. Hill, George F Sixteen, Sec.2. Hill, M. Belle Sixteen, Sec.2, 1.3.1. Hill, Inez A Sixteen, Sec.2, 1.3.2. Hi!l, Lysle Steen Sixteen, Sec.2, 1.3.3. Hill, Harvey C Sixteen, Sec.2, 1.3.4. Rose. Martha Steen Sixteen, VIIL5. Rose, John M Sixteen. Rose, Levi M Sixteen, VIII. 5.1. Rose, William W Sixteen, VIII. 5.2. Rose. David I Sixteen, VIII. 5.8. Rose, Nora V Sixteen, VIII. 5. 4. Rose, Samuel H Sixteen, VIII. 5. 5. Steen. David Sixteen. Steen, McGeorge Sixteen. Steen, James Sixteen, I. Steen, Martha Sixteen, II. Steen, David Sixteen, Sec.2. Steeu, Mary E. Armstrong. .Sixteen, Sec.2. Steen, John Sixteen, Sec.2. Steen, Charles A Sixteen, Sec.2, I. Steeu, Loreuda S. Sexton. . .Sixteen, Sec.2. Steen, David O Sixteen. Sec.2, 1.2. Steen, Julia A. Weinare Sixteen, Sec.2. Steen, Herbert O Sixteen, Sec.2, 1.2.1. Steen, William H Sixteen. Sec.2, 1.2.2. Steeu, Charles F Sixteen, Sec.2, 1.2.3. Steen, Sarah L Sixteen, Sec.2, 1.2.4. Steen, Robert A Sixteen, Sec.2, 1.2.5. Steen, Hattie E Sixteen, Sec.2, 1.2.6. Steen, Charles F Sixteen, Sec.2, 1.4. Steeu, Sarah L. Modine Sixteen, Sec.2. Steen, Harry M Sixteen, Sec.2, 1.4.1. Steeu, Ada L Sixteen, Sec.2, 1.4.2. Steen, Alpha H Sixteen, Sec.2, 1.4.3. Steen, RoUin E Sixteen. Sec.2, 1.4.4. Steen, Barbara Sixteen, Sec.2, II. Steeu, Ellen Sixteen, III. Steeu, Margaret Sixteen, IV. Steeu, Mary Ann Sixteen. V. Steeu, Jane Sixteen, VI. Steeu, Eliza Sixteen, VII. Steeu, William W Sixteen, VIII. Steen, Jane Conley Sixteen. Steen, David C Sixteen, VIII. 1. Steen, Daniel Sixteen, VIII. 2. Steen, Elizabeth M. King Sixteen. Steen, William K Sixteen, VI1L2.1. Steeu, Inez J Sixteen, VIll.2.2. Steen, James M Sixteen, VIII. 2. 3. Steen, lona L Sixteen, VIII. 2. 4. Steeu, Reid W Sixteen. Vlll.2.5. Steen, Mary Sixteen, VIII. ti. Steen, Harriet Sixteen. VIII. 7. Steen, Mary Jane Sixteen, VlIl.S. Steen, Sarah A .- Sixteen, VIII. G. Steen, William J Sixteen, VIII. 10. Steen, James H. Sixteen, VIII. 11. Steeu Emma L. Roder Sixteen. Steen, Willa May Sixteen, Vill.ll.l. Steeu, Samuel R Sixteen, VIII. 12. Steeu, Milla N. Graham Sixteen. Steeu, Orrie Henderson. .Sixteen, VIII. 12.1. Steen, Norman Edmund. .Sixteen, VIII. 12.2. Steen, John Sixteen, IX. BOOK SEVENTEEN, Ferguson, Mary A. Steen. .. Seventeen, V. 7. Ferguson, Jonathan Seventeen. Ferguson, Joseph Steen. . .Seventeen, V. 7. 3. Ferguson, Dewitt C Seventeen, V.7.4. Ferguson, Alice Mellen Seventeen. Ferguson, Jerome C .Seventeen, V. 7. 5. Ferguson, Mary Storm Seventeen. Ferguson, Steen Seventeen, V.7.5.1. Ferguson, Eva Streeter Seventeen. Ferguson Seventeen, V. 7. 5. 1.1. Ferguson, Ettie Seventeen, V.7.5.2. Ferguson, Franklin F Seventeen, V. 7. . Pierce, John Eighteen, VI. I'ieree. liebecca Eighteen, VI.5.1. Pierce, Mary Isightcni, VI.5.2. Ueisel, Katherine Steeu. .. Eighteen. VI.4.1. Beisel, Kd Eighteen, VL Steeu, John Eighteen, I. Steen, William I'Mghteen, I.l. Steen, Dinah Eighteen. I. Steeu, Sarah Long lOighleen. I. Steeu, .loliu Eighieiii. 1.1.1. Steeu, James Eighteen, 1.1.2. Steeu, Sarah Dorau Eighteen. I. Steeu, Edward J Eighteen, 1.1.2.1. Steen, Leopold lOighteeu. 1.1.2.2. Steen, Frederieli C Kighteeu. 1.1.2.3. Steen, Clarissa S IC ghteeu. 1.1.2.4. Steen, John Eighteen, II. Steen, Elizabeth Cams Eighteen, II. Steen, James Eighteen, II. 1. Steen, John l':ighteeu. 11.2. Steeu, Mary Davidson Eighteen, 11. Steen, Emily Eighteen. 11.2 1. Steen, A\'illiaiu Ei-hteeu. II. 2.2. Steeu, John Eiglitceu. 1L2..3. Steen, Catherine Chambers. .. .Eightem. 11. Steeu, Elias Eighteen. 11.2. :!.L Steen, Sarah A. Bare Eightecu. 11. Steen. John B Eighteen, 11.2.3.1.1. Steen, Charles M Eighteen. 1 1. 2. .3.1.2. Steen, James A Eighteen. II. 2.3.1. 3. Steen. Albert O Eighteen. II. 2. 3.1.4. Steen, Nathaniel Eighteen. 1 1.2.3.2. Steen, D. M Eighteen, 1 1.2.3.3. Steen. Charles E Eiirhteeu. 1 1.2.3.4. Steen, E. A Eighteen. 11.2.3.5. Steen, James M Eighteen, 11.2.3.(5. Steeu, Joseph Eighteen. 11.2.4. Steen, James Eighteen. II. 2.5. Steen, David Eighteen, IL2.H. Steen, Elizabeth Eighteen, II. 2. 7. Steen, Samuel Eighteen, IL2.s" Steeu, Nathaniel lOighteeu. IL2.P. Steen, Moses Eighteen. I1.2.in! Steen, William Eight ecu. 1 1.3. Steeu, William Eighteen. 11.3.1. Steeu, John Eighteen. 1 1. .•'..2. Steeu, Mary Steward lOiglitei'n. 1 1. Steen. James Eighteen. 11.3.2.1. Steen. John Eighteen. 1 1.3.2.2. Steen, .Mary Elleu Eighteen. 1 1.3.2 3. Steeu. Alice Eighteen. II. 3.2.4. Steeu, Mary E Eiirhteen. 11.3.2.5. Sl(-en, Kate Eiirhteen. II.;{.2.(! Steeu, Jane A Eighteen. II. .3.2.7. Steen, Emily Eighteen. II.3.2.,S. Steen. David Eiirhteen. II. 4. Steen. Barbara Eighteen. II. 5. Steen, Elizabeth Eiirhteen. II. C. Steen, Emily Eighteen. 1 1.7. Steeu, Jane Eighteen. U.S. Stefan, Arthur Eiirhteen. III. Steen. William Eiirhteen. III.I. Steen, Benjamin S lOiirhteen, III.;;. Steen. Catherine A EiL'hteen. 1 i I. Steen. W. A Eighteen. 1 1 1. Siecii. I-jlward Eighteen. III. ;6o BIOGRAPHY OF THE STEEX FAMILY. Steen, Dora H Eighteen, III. Steen, Steen, John Eighteen, III. Steen, Steen, Andrew Eighteen, III. Steen, Steen, Marj^ Eighteen, III. 2. Steen, Steen, John L Eighteen. III. 3. Steen, Steen, Fannie Hood Eighteen, III. Steea, Steen, Arthur H Eighteen, III. 2. Steen, Steen, Francos Filbey Eighteen, III. Steen, Steen, Frances A Eighteen, III. 2.1. Steen, Steen, Mary S Eighteen. III. 2. 2. Steen, Steen, Joseph F Eighteen, III. 2. 3. Steen, Steen. John A Eighteen, III. 2.4. Steen, Steen, Arthur H , Eighteen, HI. 2. 5. Steen. Steen, Fannie Eighteen, 111.4. Steen, Steen, John M Eighteen, III. G. Steen, Steen, William Eighteen, 111.8. Steen, Steen. J. F Eighteen, 111.8.1. Steen, Steen, Anne Eighteen, 111.9. Steen, Steen, Robert L Eighteen. 111.10. Steen, Steen, Catheryn Callahan. .. .Eighteen, III. Steen, Steeu, Herbert I- Eighteen. 111. 10.1. Steen, Steen, Carrie Leight Eighteen. III. Steen, Steen, Charles L Eighteen, III. 10.1.1. Steen. Steen, Irma M Eighteen. III. 10. 1.2. Steen, Steeu, William R Eighteen. HI. 10.1.3. Steen. Steen, Lillian B Eighteen, HI. 10.2. Steen. Steen, Horace A Eighteen. HI. 10.3. Steen, Steen, Emma Frundt Eighteen, 111. Steen, Steen, Harold H Eighteen, HI. 10.3-.1. Steen, Steeu, Gladvs K Eighteen, 111.10.3.2. Steen, Steen, Myrtle D Eighteen. III. 10.3.3. Steen, Steeu, Laura H Eighteen, III. 10.4. Steen, Steen, George H Eighteen, III. 10. 6. Steen, Steen, Eldridge R Eighteen, III.10.7. Steen, Fred. E Eighteen, HI. 10. 8. Steen, Steen, Frank C Eighteen, 111.10.9. Steen, Steen, William Eighteen. IV. Steen, Steeu, Eliza J. McClaiu Eighteen. IV. Steeu. Steen, Alexander Eighteen, IV. 1. Steen, Steen, James Eighteen, 1 V.2. Steen, Steen, Eliza C. Sheridan Eighteen, IV. Steen, Steeu, Anna Eighteen, IV. 2.1. Steen, Steeu, Eliza C Eighteen, IV.2.2. Steen, Steen, Francis \V Eighteen, I V.2.3. Steen, Steen, Alexander Eighteen, IV. 2. 4. Steen, Steen, Jaiues Eighteen, IV. 2. 5. Steen, Steen, Florence R Eighteen. IV. 2. 6. Steen. Steeu, M'illiam J Eighteen, IV..". Steen, Steen, Martha Eighteen, 1 V.4. Steen, Steeu. Janet Eighteen, IV. .5. Steen, Steeu, Thomas lOighteeu. "\\ Steen, Steen, Robert Eighteen. V.l. Steeu. Steen, Rose A. Rrady Eighteen, V. Steen, Steeu, Thomas Eighteen, V.l. 1. Steen. Steen, Robert J Eighteen. V.l. 2. Steen, Steeu, John lOighteen, VI. Steen, Steen, Ellen Hays Eighteen, VI. Steen, Steen, Katherine Boyle Eighteen. VI. Steen, Steen, John Eighteen, VI. 1. Steen, Steen, James lOishteen. VI. 2. Steen, Steen. Mary Cook Eighteen. VI. Steen, Steeu, John lOighteen, VI.2.1. Steen, Steen, Thomas lOigh^ecn. V1.3. Steen, Steen, Dobbins Eighteen. VI. Steen, Steen, Isaac Eighteen, VI. 3.1. Steen, Steen, Annie Eighteen, VI.3. 2. Steeu, Steen, Margaret I^igliteon, VLS. Steen, Steen. Andrew i:iirhte(Mi. VI. 0. Steen Steeu, William . .Eiglitfcn. VI.IO. Steeu Steen, C. N lOigliteon, VH. Steeu, Steen. Elizabeth McGarey. .. Eighteen. VII. Steen. Steen, Robert Eighteen. Vll.l. Steen, Steen, Margaret Kello.v I-Mghtecn. VI '. Steen,' Steen, William IMghlceu, VH.l.l. St"en. St(en, Katherine i:ighteoii, \TL1.2. Steen, Elizabeth Eighteen, Vll.1.3. Sarah Eighteen, VII. 1.4. Robert Eighteen, VII. 1.5. Robert Eighteen, VII. 1.6. Thomas Eighteen, VII. 1.7. Richard Eighteen. V11.2. Bridget McGarey Eighteen, Vll. Richard Eighteen, VII. 2.1. William Eighteen. VII. 2.2. William Eighteen, VII. 3. Hannah McGrath Eighteen, VII. Sarah Eighteen, V 11.3.1. John Eighteen, VII. 3.2. Mary Eighteen. VII. 3.3. John Eighteen, V11.4. Katherine Eighteen, Vll. 5. Henry Eighteen, VII. Jacob Eighteen, VII. James Eighteen, VTl. Sallie Pate Eighteen, VII. Frederick J Eighteen, VII. William Eighteen, >y I. James^. Eighteen, '^L Amanda Eighteen. WI. William. Eighteen, VII. Cornelius Eigliteen, VH. Henry Eighteen, VII. Alexander Eighteen, VII. William J Eighteen, Vtt. William Eighteen, VII. William Eighteen. VII. William M Eighteen, VIII. Elizabeth Breckinridse Eighteen, VIII. William M Eighteen. VIll.l. Margaret Thompson. Eighteen. VTIT. Joseph C ICighteen, VITI.l 1. Alexander T Eighteen, VIII. 1.2. John N Eighteen, VTIT. 1.3. Jesse F Eighteen, Vlll.1.4. Amos Eighteen. VTI1.1..1. Christian Eighteen. Vlll.l.fi. George Eighteen, VIII. 1.7. James A Eishteen, VIll.l. S. Elizabeth Eighteen. Vlll.1.9. Margaret Eighteen, VIII. 1.10. Esther Ann Eighteen, VIII. 1.11. Jane Eighteen. VIII. 1.12. Matilda Eiirhteen. VIll.l. 13. Christina Eighteen. VIll.l. 14. Mary A Ei^'hteen, VIIT.l.K). William M Eighteen. VIII. 1.10. Esther Beers Eighteen. VIll. Robert Eighteen. VTTT.2. Christie Ann Eisrhteen, VTT1.3. Ihbie Eighteen. VITT.4. Major Eighteen. TX. Judge Max Eiirhteen. IX. Christopher C TCighteen. TX. Abram l^ightoen. TX. Jefferson W T-'ighteen. IX. Thomas T^ighteen. IX. David IVghteen TX. Charles Eis-'hteen. TX.l. Richard C Eishteen. IX. 7. Richard TMshteen. IX. Jnda McCarrel Eighteen. IX. James TCisrhtcMMi. IX. 1. George EiL'hteon. TX.2. George B Eighteen. IX. 3. William Eighteen. TX.4. Elvira Eighteen. IX..". Margnret Eighteen. IX. fi. Rebecca Eighteen. IX. 7. Marion Eighteen. IX. 8. GENERAL, INDEX, ;6i Steen, Parmelia T. Roper Eighteen, IX. Steen, J. R Eighteen, IX. 4.1. Steen, Ueevge J Eighteen, IX. 4.3. Steen, Xelli»j Wood Eighteen, IX. Steen, Xewtou Eighteen, IX. 4.3.1. Steen, Ada Eighteen, IX. 4. 3.2. Steen, Wessie Eighteen, IX. 4. 3.3. Steen, Jennie Eighteen, IX. 4. 3.4. Steen, Bertie Eighteen, IX.4.3.5. Steen, Susan Eighteen, IX.4.3.fi. Steen, Beiilah Eighteen. IX. 4.3. 7. Stuart, John Eighteen, 11. Stuart, James Eighteen, II. Stuart, Joseph Eighteen, II. Thompson, Margaret Steen Eighteen, 111.3.7. BOOK NINETEEN. Eiigberg, Samuelle Steen. . .Xineteen, VI. G, Kraus, Anuetta Steen. .. .Xineteen, VIII. 4. Kraus, August Xineteen, VIII. Sleen, Steen, Steen, Steen. Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen. Steen, Steen, Steen, Steen, Steeu, Steen, Steen, Sieei). Siceu, Steen, Steeu, Steen, Steen, Steeu, Steeu. Steeu, Si. 'en. Steeu, Steeu, Steeu, Steen, Steeu, Steeu, Steeu. Steen. Steen, Steeu, Steeu. Steeu, Steen, SteiMl, Steeu. Steeu. Sle.Mi, Steeu, Steeu. Steeu. Sleell, Steeu, Sleeil, Rasmus Jansen Xineteen. I. Helena Keppelgard Xineteen, I. Richard Christian Xineteen, I.l. Maria Madeline Xineteen, 1.2. Asmus Frederick Nineteen, 1.3. Elizabeth M. Allbar Xineteen, I. Alphonso Charles. . . .Xineteen, 1.3.1. Katherlne E. Marsh. .. .Xineteen, I. Sarah Elizabeth. . . .Nineteen, 1.3.1.1. Edward Charles. . .Xineteen, 1.3.1.2. Lillian Victoria .... Nineteen, 1.3.1.3. ■\Vllllam Haddou. ..Nineteen, I.3.I.- Joseph Alph(faso. . .Nineteen, 1.3.1.5. Martha Freeman. . .Nineteen, I.3.1.('i. Joe Leon Spurgeon. .Nineteen, 1.3.2. Asmus lladdon Niueteen, 1.3.3. Charles August Niueteen, 1.4. William Nineteen, 1.5. Johauues Nineteen, 1.6. Carl Ludwig Niueteen. II. William Niueteen, II. 1. Carl Ludwig Nineteen, II. 2. Uagnliild Leveriue Nineteen, II. Itorothea Leveriue. .Nineteen, 11.2.1. Ludwig Adolph Nineteen, 11.2.2. I'^miua Christian Nineteen, II. Karin Uaguliild. . .Nineteen, 11.2.2.1. Hertha Nineteen, 1 1.3. Johauu Christian Niueteen. 11.4. Keruhanlina .Niiu-teeu, 11.4.1. Caiuilla Niueteeu. 1 1.4.2. Heiiirieh Niiuneeu. III. Christiiui Mans Niiu'teen, III. Johauii Niueteen. II 1.1. August Niueteen, lll.l.l. Adolph Nineteen, 111.1.2. Flora Niiu-leeu. 111.1.3. Louisa Nineteen, 111.1.4. Johanna .Miu'teeu, 1 1 1. 15. Rosa Niueteeu. Ill.l.t!. Ferdinand J. F. .. .Nineteen. III. 1.7. Margretta Kleingo\\ii . . NiiuMeen, III. Johannes Niueteeu, III. 1.7.1. Carl Ileinrieh Niueteen, 1II.1.7.2. Emma (L Ueiclc Nineteen. 1 1 1. Caroline .\ineieeu, 111.1.7.3. Clara Nineteen, 111.1.7.4. Rerhard .Nineteen. II 1.1.7.5. Kathiiil;a Niueteeu. II1.1.7.