| Birth* | 1850 | John Steele was born at Abbotsbury, Dorset, England.1,2,3 |
| Birth Reg | 1850 | His birth was registered in Weymouth.4 |
Census 1851 (Family) | 30 Mar 1851 | The 1851 UK Census enumerated John Steele as being son of John Steele, Head of the household at Rodden Row, Abbotsbury, Dorset, England. Others resident include Mary Ann Steele, Fanny Sophia Steele, Sarah Ann Steele, Ellen Steele, William Francis Steele, James Steele and Elizabeth Alice Steele.2 |
Census 1861 (Family) | 7 Apr 1861 | The 1861 UK Census enumerated John Steele as being son of John Steele, Head of the household at Coach & Horses Inn, Winterborne Steepleton, Dorset, England. Others resident include Mary Ann Steele, Ellen Steele, William Francis Steele, James Steele, Elizabeth Alice Steele and Martha Ann Limm.1 |
| Occupation* | 7 Apr 1861 | John Steele was a ploughboy.1 |