Steele, Mary Elizabeth

Mary married Monahan, Daniel on 20 Oct 1859 in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA. Daniel was born on 17 Mar 1837; died in 1916 in Anniston, Calhoun, Alabama, USA; was buried in Carmen Cemetery, Piedmont, Calhoun, Alabama, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Monahan, James B. was born on 7 Dec 1860; died on 1 Jul 1910 in Butte City, Glenn, California, USA; was buried in Colusa, Colusa, California, USA.
2. Monahan, Annie was born on 20 Oct 1862 in Ohio, USA; died on 10 Jan 1868 in Tennessee, USA.
3. Monahan, Maggie Belle was born on 14 Jul 1864 in Ohio, USA; died on 16 Aug 1864 in Ohio, USA.
4. Monahan, William S. was born on 16 Oct 1865 in Ohio, USA.
5. Monahan, Lollie C. was born on 9 Feb 1868 in Wayne County, Tennessee, USA; died in Florida, USA; was buried in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA.
6. Monahan, Daniel Emmett was born on 4 Aug 1870 in Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee, USA; died on 29 Feb 1940 in Ocala, Marion, Florida, USA.
7. Monahan, Carrie May was born on 25 Oct 1874 in Tennessee, USA; died on 13 Feb 1907 in Stonewall, Fayette, Alabama, USA; was buried in Carmen Cemetery, Piedmont, Calhoun, Alabama, USA.
8. Monahan, Mamie Edna was born on 8 Oct 1876 in Tennessee, USA; died on 16 Oct 1965 in Weaver, Calhoun, Alabama, USA; was buried in Piedmont, Highland, Shelby, Alabama, USA.
9. Monahan, A. Thurman was born on 21 Dec 1878 in Tennessee, USA; died on 6 Oct 1888; was buried in Carmen Cemetery, Piedmont, Calhoun, Alabama, USA.
10. Monahan, Garrett S. was born on 27 Nov 1880 in Tennessee, USA; died on 16 Apr 1910 in Monterrey, Baja California, Mexico; was buried in Carmen Cemetery, Piedmont, Calhoun, Alabama, USA.
11. Monahan, Jessie E. was born on 28 Jun 1883 in Alabama, USA; died on 28 Aug 1999 in Alabama, USA; was buried in Carmen Cemetery, Piedmont, Calhoun, Alabama, USA.

Notes:

- Rev. Peter Gray

Robert Moore Steele appears to have lived in Centre County, Pennsylvania until 1846 (34 yrs. old). He is listed as a Justice of the Peace in Huston Township on 4/15/1846 and his son Jasper was born there 5/18/1846. Shortly thereafter he removed his family to Lawrence County, OH. Census reports list him as a laborer in Elizabeth Township in 1850, and as a collier in Milton Township, Jackson County, OH in 1860. Robert enlisted in the U.S. Army on 12/10/1861 to serve for 3 years. He was 1st Sergeant to Captain John Cook, Company K, 56th Regiment, OH Volunteer Infantry. He received a medical discharge on 9/6/1862 at Columbus, OH. The reason given for the medical discharge is "Eczema". His address on the discharge was Reeds Mills, Vinton County, OH. His Army discharge describes R.M. Steele as 6 feet in height; dark complexion; Hazel eyes; Grey hair. His occupation when he enlisted was "Furnaceman". His age on the discharge was 44, however he was actually 50 according to family records and census reports. This discrepancy implies that Robert reduced his age (lied?) so as to be able to enlist in the Army. His son Robert added a couple years to his age so as to enlist, and his son's George and James were also in the Army.

Robert married Leebrick (Lebrick), Caroline Belinda on 21 Oct 1836 in Petersburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA. Caroline (daughter of Leebrick, Daniel Henry and Peters, Elizabeth) was born on 6 Apr 1816 in Virginia, USA; died on 11 Apr 1900 in Hamden, Vinton, Ohio, USA; was buried . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

- Rev. Peter Gray

Notes:

Martin Steele appears to have spent his adult life in Centre County, PA. On tax assessments and cenus reports he is listed as a resident of Spring- 1802; Ferguson-1810,1820 and Huston Townships. He was an Iron ore miner and collier. Served as Supervisor of Patton Township.

Birth:
Warwick Furnace, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Martin married Moore, Mary about 1805 in Centre, Pennsylvania, USA. Mary (daughter of Moore, Robert and Wilson, Esther) was born on 3 Mar 1780 in Centre, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 May 1860 in Centre, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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2. Daniel Henry LEEBRICK was born on 30 May 1773 in Manheim, Pa. He was christened on 27 Jun 1773 in Manheim, Pa. Baptised this date Sponsors were John and Barb Hans AT Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manheim Henry and Daniel are the same person. He moved to Lebanon Pa where he was a saddler, reported then to have moved to Virginia.

Karl C. Leebrick says that research done by Reams Leebrick, 1515 Radcliff Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia, indicates that Daniel left for Nelson county, Virginia shortly after Dec 1806 when Louise was born. Reams says Daniel established an "Ordinary" on the property. In local terms, that is a tavern and rooming house. He says that there were three more children born in Virginia: Catherine Ann, Nicholas and Frederick.

Daniel married Peters, Elizabeth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Steele : English Place name, from 'stile' or a place of steep ascent.

It is not known when Francis Steele emigrated to America. He was born in Northern Ireland in 1741 and was married in Pennsylvania in 1771. Francis and Margaret Crow were married by a minister of the Church of England. They were living in Warwick Furnace, Chester County, Pennsylvania when Francis was called up by the Pennsylvania Militia. He was commissioned an Ensign of a company of foot. The commission is dated May 31, 1777. An extract of a listing of officers is as follows:

4th Batt. of Militia of Chester County
6th Company
James Boylan Captain
Saml. Hammel 1 Leut.
Jas. McAllister 2 Leut.
Francis Steel Ensign
Certified: Wm. Evans, Col. 6-5-1777

Francis was three (3) times in service for 2 months each time for total service time of 6 months. He was drafted once and twice he substituted for other men who were called up. He served under General Irvin. He was at the Battle of Brandywine and participated in a skirmish near Wilmington, Delaware.
After the war, Francis and Margaret lived in Philadelphia and Myerstown, and then they moved to Centre County where they lived on a farm.
Testimonials in Margaret Steele's declaration for a widow's pension indicate the following residences.
"For some time" in Brandywine, Chester County (signed Nathan Grier VDM; Nov. 4th - 1789).
"For some considerable time" in Bellefonte, Centre County (signed Henry R. Wilson VDM; March 10th 1806).
"Was several years in our congregation" (signed) William A. Boyd V. D. M. and Pastor of Spruce Creek and Sinking Valleys. Certified at Spruce Creek, Huntingdon County; October 22nd 1817.

The spelling of "Steele" and "Steel" are used at the discretion of the speller. Francis' signature appears on his will and is spelled "Steele." His commision and other militia records spell his name "Steel." Francis' son Martin spelled his name "Steel" and Martin's son Robert M. reverted to "Steele." Take your choice!

A printed copy of Francis Steele's will, preserving spelling and capitalization of the written document follows:

In the Name of god Amen
The Last Will and Testament of Francis Steele Senior Viz
First I Commit my Bodey to the Earth and My soul to god
Who Gave it.
Secondly I Leave and Bequeath to My Well beloved Wife
Margaret Steele What Money is Coming to me and all My
Personall Property to her Use and Before her Death I alow
her to Devise it Amongst My Children as she sees they
Deserve
Thirdly I leave to My son Jacob my watch and I Leave
Twenty Dollars to My son James. When he is free to Buy
him a Watch Exclusive of their parts.
Fourthly I apoint John Turbot & Jacob Steele Exactators
to this My last Will & Testament Dated and Made
This first day of July one Thousand Eight Hundred
And thirteen
s/ Francis Steele
Witnesses Present
s/ Charles McGhee
S/ Joseph Goheen

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Warwick Furnace/Farms
S of Knauertown off PA 23 on Warwick Furnace Rd., East Nantmeal Township Knauertown

The manor house at Warwick Furnace was built in 1738, the building of the Furnace having been set into operation by Samuel Nutt just prior to his death in 1737. His daughter Rebecca married Robert Grace who ran both the Warwick and nearby Coventry furnaces until his death in 1766.
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Location of Pennsylvania Furnace Cemetery
Franklin Township, Huntingdon County (cemetery very short distance from Centre County line).
Directions: Take Route 26 South from State College. At intersection of Route 26 and West Whitehall Road turn right. Go 7.1 miles on West Whitehall Road until there is a sharp left turn in the road. At this turn is a dirt farm lane to right. Several hundred yards back road the cemetery is on the left.
(From the Centre County Genealogical Society)

Francis married Crow, Margaret on 9 May 1771 in The Big Valley, Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA. Margaret was born in 1752 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland; died on 9 Apr 1839 in Centre, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1839. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Steele : English Place name, from 'stile' or a place of steep ascent.

Notes:

Robert Moore was a pioneer settler of Centre County, PA.

Robert married Wilson, Esther. Esther was born in Northern Ireland; died in Centre, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John Phillip Nicholas LEEBRICK was born in 1748 in Manheim, Germany. Early Pennsylvania Births (1675-1875) by Charles Fisher. He died in Feb 1788 in Manheim, Lancaster Co, Pa. Nicholas is reported to have been a merchant in Manheim, Pa. living there throughout his life. He apparently did quite well. He died intestate and court records June 27, 1792 show he died 41-8-11. By June 27, s1797 his property had still not been distributed and his son John petitioned the court for a distribution. The listing of property is as follows: "Two adjoining lots of ground in the village of Manheim situate on the South East corner formed by the main Street and the Market Place adjoining lots of Doctor Bards and Michael Jacobs on one of which was erected in the life time of the Intestate a mansion House and barn and on the other the petitioner since his said fathers death has erected a new convenient two story brick house one other lot situate on the main street adjoining Ulrich Keiser, Martin Smith and an alley on which is erected a house and stable. One five acre lot adjoining lands of Ulrich Keiser and Peter Charman one other lot containing two acres and a half adjoining lands of Stephen Thawer one other lot containing two acres adjoining Daniel Longenecker, Martin Yetter, Peter Dennis, and Peter Blatten Berger and one four acre lot adjoining Adam Nees and the heirs of Wm. Bausman."

John married Franks, Katherine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed in 1790 Census, Heads of Families as "Widow Liebrich" Listed on Manheim Pa 1800 Property Tax Roles.