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Laura Steele

Female 1884 - 1896  (~ 12 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Laura Steele was born Jul 1884, McDowell Co. WV (daughter of Robert Steele and Margaret CHRISTIAN); died Jul 1896, McDowell Co. WV.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Steele was born Apr 1857, Pike Co. KY; died ca 1910, West Virginia.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Robert Steel
    Age in 1860: 2
    Birth Year: abt 1858
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Home in 1860: District 13, McDowell, Virginia
    Gender: Male in household of Samuel and Nancy Steele
    Post Office: Peeryville

    1870 United States Federal
    Name: Robert Steel
    Age in 1870: 13
    Birth Year: abt 1857
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Home in 1870: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male in household of Samuel and Nancy Steele
    Post Office: Tug River

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Robin Steel
    Age: 22
    Birth Year: abt 1858
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Home in 1880: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Nancy Steel
    Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Occupation: Farmer
    Household Members:
    Robin Steel 22
    Nancy Steel 70

    Robert married Margaret CHRISTIAN 04 Nov 1881, McDowell Co. WV. Margaret (daughter of Thomas Bailey CHRISTIAN and Nancy Jane Cline) was born Mar 1861, McDowell Co. WV; died 26 Sep 1943, Marion Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Margaret CHRISTIAN was born Mar 1861, McDowell Co. WV (daughter of Thomas Bailey CHRISTIAN and Nancy Jane Cline); died 26 Sep 1943, Marion Co. WV.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Margaret Christian
    Age: 18
    Birth Year: abt 1862
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: Thomas Christian
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Nancy Christian
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Margarett Steel
    Age: 38
    Birth Date: Mar 1862
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1900: Glade, Webster, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother: number of living children: 6
    Mother: How many children: 7
    Household Members:
    Margarett Steel 38
    Viola Steel 17
    Guss Steel 14
    Dora Steel 11
    Matilda Steel 9
    Birl Steel 7
    George Steel 4

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Margret Steele
    Age in 1910: 49
    Birth Year: abt 1861
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1910: Glade, Webster, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Margret Steele 49
    Gus Steele 23
    Matilda Steele 19
    Burl Steele 17
    George Steele 14

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Margrette Steele
    Age: 57
    Birth Year: abt 1863
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1920: Glade, Webster, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Mother
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Read: No
    Able to Write: No
    Household Members:
    Burl Steele 26
    Edna Steele 22
    Ivory W Steele 2 years 11 months
    George Steele 1 year 7 months
    Unnamed Steele 2 months
    Margrette Steele 57
    George Steele 24

    Died:
    West Virginia Death Certificate
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=406747&Type=Death

    Notes:

    Married:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=11390095&Type=Marriage

    Line 37

    Children:
    1. Patty Christian Steele was born 1880, McDowell Co. WV; died 1905, Webster Co. WV.
    2. Viola Steele was born 05 Sep 1882, McDowell Co. WV; died 20 Jun 1967, Webster Co. WV.
    3. 1. Laura Steele was born Jul 1884, McDowell Co. WV; died Jul 1896, McDowell Co. WV.
    4. Augustus (Gus) Steele was born 23 Apr 1886, West Virginia; died 05 Dec 1926, Webster Co. WV.
    5. Dora Steele was born 12 Nov 1890, Webster Co. WV; died 23 Jul 1962, Braxton Co. WV.
    6. Matilda Steele was born 07 Apr 1891, Webster Co. WV; died 14 Mar 1965, Upshur Co. WV.
    7. Burl Steele was born 14 May 1892, Webster Co. WV; died 29 Dec 1954, Marion Co. WV.
    8. George Steele was born 02 Dec 1895, Webster Co. WV; died 21 Aug 1959, Harrison Co. WV; was buried , Hickman Cemetery, Dyer, Webster Co. WV.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Thomas Bailey CHRISTIAN was born 12 Apr 1838, Tazewell Co. VA (son of Mastin Harman CHRISTIAN and Margaret Maria (Peggy) Robinette); died 12 Feb 1906, Craigsville, Webster Co. WV.

    Notes:

    If the Cherokee/Shawnee ancestry is correct, he was also called No-wa-tah Wo-ha-li.

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Thos Christian [Thomas Christian]
    Age: 13
    Birth Year: abt 1837
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    Gender: Male in household of Mastin and Maria Robinette Christian
    Family Number: 770

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Thomas Christian
    Age in 1860: 22
    Birth Year: abt 1838
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1860: District 13, McDowell, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Peeryville
    Household Members:
    Thomas Christian 22
    Nancy Christian 19 [was Nancy Cline]
    Hervey Christian 9 months

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: Thomas Christian
    Age in 1870: 30
    Birth Year: abt 1840
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: District 3, Pike, Kentucky
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Ashcamp
    Household Members:
    Thomas Christian 30
    Nancy Christian 27
    Harvey B Christian 11
    Margaret Christian 8
    Patsey Christian 6
    Lucy Christian 4
    Moses Christian 2
    Harvey W Christian 1

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Thomas Christian
    Age: 42
    Birth Year: abt 1838
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Sandy River, McDowell, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Nancy Christian
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Farmer
    Household Members:
    Thomas Christian 42
    Nancy Christian 39
    Harvy B. Christian 20
    Margaret Christian 18
    Patsy Christian 17
    Lucy Christian 14
    Moses Christian 13
    Harrison Christian 12
    Thomas Christian 9
    Henry Christian 6
    Nancy J. Christian 4
    Matilda Christian 1

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Thomas Christian
    Age: 62
    Birth Date: Apr 1838
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1900: Glade, Webster, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Nancy Christian
    Marriage Year: 1860
    Years Married: 40
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Thomas Christian 62
    Nancy Christian 60
    Thomas Christian 27
    Loranzy Christian 17
    Laura C Christian 15
    Thomas E Collins 5

    MILITARY SERVICE

    U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
    Name: Thomas B. Christian
    Side: Confederate
    Regiment State/Origin: Virginia
    Regiment Name: 16 Virginia Cavalry
    Regiment Name Expanded: 16th Regiment, Virginia Cavalry
    Company: C
    Rank In: Private
    Rank In Expanded: Private
    Rank Out: Private
    Rank Out Expanded: Private

    Thomas married Nancy Jane Cline 1860. Nancy was born Oct 1839, Tazewell Co. VA; died 06 Jan 1906, Craigsville, Webster Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Nancy Jane Cline was born Oct 1839, Tazewell Co. VA; died 06 Jan 1906, Craigsville, Webster Co. WV.
    Children:
    1. Harvey Bailey CHRISTIAN was born 08 Oct 1859, Tazewell Co. VA; died 03 May 1946, Leonard, Greenbrier Co, WV.
    2. 3. Margaret CHRISTIAN was born Mar 1861, McDowell Co. WV; died 26 Sep 1943, Marion Co. WV.
    3. Martha (Patty) CHRISTIAN was born 1863, McDowell Co. WV; died 15 Aug 1905, Boggs, Webster Co. WV.
    4. Lucy Ann CHRISTIAN was born 16 Mar 1865, McDowell Co. WV; died 06 Jul 1939, Lane Co. OR; was buried , Aumsville Cemetery Aumsville Marion Co. OR.
    5. Moses Cline (Mose) CHRISTIAN was born 04 Apr 1867, Pikeville, Pike Co. KY; died 09 Mar 1945, Cresswell, Lane Co. OR; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Leaburg, Lane Co. OR.
    6. Harrison Weddington CHRISTIAN was born 1869, Pike Co. KY; died 02 Mar 1945, Springfield, Lane Co. OR; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Leaburg, Lane Co. OR.
    7. Henry Earl CHRISTIAN was born 16 Dec 1870, McDowell Co. WV; died 21 Jun 1942, Dyer, Webster Co. WV; was buried , Hickmond Cemetery, Webster Co. WV.
    8. Thomas Charles CHRISTIAN was born Sep 1872, McDowell Co. WV; died 08 Apr 1937, Grays Harbour Montesano Co. WA.
    9. Henry CHRISTIAN was born 1874, McDowell Co. WV; died 09 Sep 1944, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co. OH.
    10. Nancy Jane CHRISTIAN was born 29 Aug 1878, McDowell Co. WV; died 03 Sep 1961, Alleghany Co. VA; was buried , Mount Pleasant Methodist Church Cemetery Alleghany Co. VA.
    11. Matilda Malinda Caroline CHRISTIAN was born 10 Dec 1879, McDowell Co. WV; died 19 Mar 1958, Summersville, Nicholas Co. WV; was buried , Groves Cemetery, Webster Co. VA.
    12. Lorenzo Dow (Manny) CHRISTIAN was born May 1883, McDowell Co. WV; died 03 Sep 1909, Hamilton, Nicholas Co. WV.
    13. Laura Catherine CHRISTIAN was born 30 Oct 1884, McDowell Co. WV; died 14 May 1967, Harrison Co. WV; was buried , Odd Fellow Cemetery, Cowen, Webster Co. WV.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Mastin Harman CHRISTIAN was born 8 Apr 1794, Wythe Co. VA (son of Thomas Bailey CHRISTIAN and Louisa HARMAN); died 28 Feb 1853, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 6027A1C5F72B4665B0C14A02C7FD6AE98E2B

    Notes:

    Record of divorce in 14 May 1851 between Mastin Christian and Jane Christian. In 1850 census he was living with Maria, age 40. Sally Christian, age 20 was living in the home as well in 1850.

    McDowell County in West Virginia and American History by Jean Battlo, page 478. "In 1880s Mastin Christian taught the Sandlick School in Adkins (later named Gary), a log house at the mouth of Sandlick Creek, near the old company store."

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1830 United States Federal Census
    Name: Masters Christian [Mastin Christian]
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Tazewell, Virginia
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 4
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 4

    1840 United States Federal Census
    Name: Martin Christian [Mastin Christian]
    Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Tazewell, Virginia
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
    No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 5
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 7
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 7

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Mastin Christian
    Age: 50
    Birth Year: abt 1800
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Family Number: 770
    Household Members:
    Mastin Christian 50
    Maria Christian 40
    Daniel Christian 26
    Hiram Christian 15
    Thos Christian 13
    Moses Christian 7
    Withers Christian 5
    Weston Christian 2
    Noah Burchfield 24 [son-in-law]
    Nancy Burchfield 18 [daughter]
    Sally Christian 20 [daughter-in-law, Sarah Mounts, new wife of Daniel as of August 20. The census is dated August 25. Apparently the newlyweds had not yet found their own place.]

    Land Grants
    Maston Christian - 30 Sept 1842
    Tazewell County
    50 a. On the head of Jonathan's branch waters of the Dry fork of Sandy River
    Grants No. 93, p. 342

    Maston Christian - 30 Sept 1842
    Tazewell County
    23 a. On the Long fork of Harmans branch waters of the Dry fork of Sandy River
    Grants No. 93, p. 343

    Maston Christian - 30 Sept 1842
    Tazewell County
    36 a. On the Dry fork of Sandy River and not far from mouth of said river
    Grants No. 93, p. 414

    Maston Christian - 31 Jan 1844
    Tazewell County
    60 a. At the mouth of Harmans branch waters of the Tug fork of Sandy River
    Grants No. 95, p. 111



    Birth:
    Indian Creek on the Clinch River in what is now Tazewell Co., VA

    Mastin married Margaret Maria (Peggy) Robinette 31 Aug 1831, Tazewell Co. VA. Margaret was born 1809, Wythe Co. VA; died Aft 1880, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Margaret Maria (Peggy) Robinette was born 1809, Wythe Co. VA; died Aft 1880, Tazewell Co. VA.

    Notes:

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Maria Christian
    Age: 40
    Birth Year: abt 1810
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    Gender: Female [in household of her husband Mathias Harman Christian]
    Family Number: 770

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Margaret Christian
    Age in 1860: 48
    Birth Year: abt 1812
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1860: District 13, McDowell, Virginia
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Peeryville
    Household Members:
    Margaret Christian 48
    Nathan Christian 13
    Mastin Christian 10
    Louisa Christian 8
    Moses Christian 18
    Isaac D Simpson 21

    Children:
    1. Nancy CHRISTIAN was born 12 Dec 1832, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1902, Tazewell Co. VA.
    2. Hiram Harman Pythias CHRISTIAN was born 19 Oct 1835, Tazewell Co. VA; died 01 Jul 1917, McDowell Co. WV; was buried , Lomax Cemetery, Yukon, McDowell Co. WV.
    3. Mathias Harman CHRISTIAN, Jr. was born 1836, Tazewell Co. VA.
    4. 6. Thomas Bailey CHRISTIAN was born 12 Apr 1838, Tazewell Co. VA; died 12 Feb 1906, Craigsville, Webster Co. WV.
    5. Moses Justice (Devil Mose) CHRISTIAN was born 1842, Tazewell Co. VA; died 09 Jan 1888, McDowell Co. WV.
    6. Withers (Witcher) CHRISTIAN was born 1845, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1851, Tazewell Co. VA.
    7. Nathaniel Robert CHRISTIAN was born 1847, Tazewell Co. VA; died 1892, Tazewell Co. VA.
    8. Mastin George Dillon CHRISTIAN was born Apr 1848, Tazewell Co. VA; died 01 May 1922, Webster Co. WV.
    9. Louisa Lovelace (Lovis) CHRISTIAN was born 13 Aug 1851, Tazewell Co. VA.


  

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