Hi Listers, Among my grandmother Iva Steele's possessions when she died was a little booklet entitled "Memorial of Hon. John B. Steele, Died September 23, 1866." It was published in 1867 in Kingston, NY. Pasted inside the cover is an obituary for Ann Eliza Paddock Steele, the widow of the Hon. John B. Steele. A daughter, Mrs. Benjamin Brooks is mentioned in the obit. The booklet describes Judge Steele's death which occurred as the result of a fractured skull, broken ribs, and possibly internal injuries sustained when he was thrown from a horse drawn carriage. Also included in the booklet is the funeral address, various tributes from the Bar, the Democratic County Convention, the Masons, the Oddfellows, and the Press, as well as condolences from a few people, among others, that of Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. "Judge Steele was the second of seven sons of Nathaniel Steele, who was among the earliest of the settlers of Delaware County". Several family members are mentioned in the Memorial: Siblings: Osman N. Steele who "was assassinated while sheriff during the anti-rent troubles". Maj. Gen. Frederick Steele, "now in command in Oregon". Isaac C. Steele George Steele Edgar Steele (all of above three were "large farmers in California". William Steele, the youngest, died in early infancy. Mrs. Green Moore, Esq. of Delhi, NY Wife of Hon. James B. Howe, of Newark Valley, Tioga County, NY. I am not sure why my Grandmother had this booklet. My Steeles immigrated from Scotland to Ontario and later to Minnesota. As far as I know my Steeles are not related to this family but perhaps there was a connection I'm not aware of. I would be happy to share this info with anyone who is interested. If you send me an e-mail with your snail mail address, I will mail you a copy. Vicki Steele Woodall El Sobrante, California