Grundy County IL Archives Obituaries.....Steel, John Sr 1890
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Morris Herald, Dec 1890
Morris Herald
1890

Death of John Steel, Sr.

John Steel, who for many years has resided in the large frame house on the 
Conklin road, just north of Morris, on the town line, died on Saturday last at 
3 o'clock, aged 77 years, 10 months and 9 days. He had been in poor health for 
the past two years or more. The funeral took place from the family residence 
on Monday afternoon. Rev. W. C. Magner, officiating.

Mr. Steel was born in Stockton, Eng., March 16, 1812. In 1848 he came to 
America, landing at New Orleans, where he remained but a short time, before 
moving with his family to St. Louis, Mo., where he resided for some years and 
in 1851 moved to Chicago and in 1854 came to Morris, where he has since 
resided. The greater portion of the time of his residence here he has been 
engaged in coal mining, being among the first to engage in mining operations 
in this city. At different times he was engaged somewhat in the manufacture of 
brick, and in later years has given attention to gardening. He was honest, and 
generous to a fault. Deceased had married three times. His first wife died 
prior to his coming to America; the second some five years ago. He leaves a 
widow and two children, Mrs. Wm. Ferguson and John Steel, Jr., both residents 
of this city.


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