William John "John" Steele

1847 - 1918  (71 years)

• Name	William John "John" Steele
  Nickname	John
  Birth	1847
  Gender	Male
  _UID	7EF6C58626EF4C379F6B45020FC55488581A
  Death	27 Apr 1918
  Person ID	I5914	Lanark County Origins
  Last Modified	20 Nov 2023

  
  

  Father	Living
  Family ID	F14907	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Anna Marion Scott,   b. 31 May 1844   d. 15 Jan 1924 (Age 79 years)
  Marriage	22 Dec 1871
  	Hymeneal Calvin church, Bathurst, was the scene of a nice wedding on Wednesday, Dec. 1st; the contracting parties being Mr. Wm. George Fournier, of Bathurst, and Miss Jennie, second daughter of mr and Mrs W.J. Steele, of Scotch Line. At 11 o'clock am, as Mrs Rugus H. Deacon, the bride's sister, played the wedding march, the groomsman and groom marched in, when the bride was given away by her father. Following these came the bridesmaid. The knot was tied by the pastor of the church, Rev. D.H. Hodges. This being the first wedding in the church, the minister in befalf of the session presented the newly-married couple with a handsome Bible. The bride looked charming in a suit of cream cashmere, and was assisted by her sister, L. Jessie, dressed similarly. Mr Gus Fournier, brother of the groom, fulfilled the duties of groomsman. After the ceremony the bridal party drove to the bride's home and partook of a wedding dinner, and soon after started for the home of the groom's parents where a grand tea and a large crowd of friends awaited them. Supper was again served at 12 o'clock. The festivities were kept up till nearly morning, when the company began to leave, wishing the young couple every happiness in the future. The bride received many handsom as well as useful presents. Perth Courier 10 Dec 1897
  Children	1. James Arthur Steele,   b. 13 Aug 1884   d. 21 Sep 1955, Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada (Age 71 years)   2. Living   3. Living   4. Living
  Family ID	F1872	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2024