Brian,do you know anything else of this man's name,was this his first or second name? My family of Steeles does have a William,the dates would fit,and I have reason to believe that he may have been in Missouri.Also the crime does fit some of the rumors. I would like to exchange information with you. You can contact me at the above address or at rootsweb. Patt Steele http://community.webtv.net/coolPatt/Yesterdaysflowers