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Walter Francis "Wally" Steadman

Walter Francis "Wally" Steadman

Male 1908 - 1981  (72 years)

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  • Name Walter Francis "Wally" Steadman 
    Nickname Wally 
    Born 5 Sep 1908  Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • The birth of Walter Stedman was registered on 9 October 1908 in Boston, Vol. 577, p. 310. He was born on 5 September 1908 at his parent's home at 1178 Dorchester Avenue, Boston. His parents were Ira M. Stedman, a Teamster, and Jessie McMaster, both born in Nova Scotia.
    Christened Aft 5 Sep 1908  Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1930 
    Chauffeur - Trucking 
    1940 Census 3 Apr 1940  Boston, Suffolk Co., MA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Ward 16, ED 15-557, sheet 3A
      310 Adams Street Rear
      Steadman, Walter     Head  M  W  30  Md   Massachusetts  1935: Same Place   Printer - Choclate Factory
      ---, Dorothy               Wife   F  W  28  Md   Massachusetts           "
      ---, Walter                  Son   M  W    5  S     Massachusetts           "
      ---, Robert                  Son   M  W    3  S     Massachusetts
    Died 21 Jan 1981  Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003
      Name:Walter Steadman
      Certificate:000624
      Death Place:Boston
      Death Date:21 Jan 1981
      Birth Place:Massachusetts
      Birth Date:5 Sep 1908
    Buried Aft 21 Jan 1981  ____, Suffolk Co., MA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Headstone of Dr. James Stedman (1788-1861)
    Headstone of Dr. James Stedman (1788-1861)
    Located in St. Nicholas Church Yard, Guildford, Surrey, England.

    Photo obtained from http://www.craigfamilytree.com/html/page_20.html
    Notes 
    • Died during the summer of 1981.
      Worked as a printer, then went into the Boston Fire Department and rose to the rank of Lieutenant.

      Boston Globe obituary - Jan 1981:

      "Walter Steadman
      "Boston fire lieutenant, at 72

      "Walter Steadman, 72, of Dorchester, a retired Boston fire lieutenant, died yesterday in the Deaconess Hospital.

      "He was born in Dorchester, was graduated from Boston English High School, and worked as a printing pressman for the Schrafft's Candy Co.

      "Mr. Steadman joined the Fire Department on Oct. 16, 1940, and was assigned to Engine Co. 19 in Dorchester.  He later served at Engine Co. 48 in Hyde Park, and Engine Cos. 46, 16, and 20, all in Dorchester.  He was promoted to lieutenant on Dec. 7, 1949, and retired on July 1, 1970.

      "He was a past member of the Boston Fire Fighters Local 71, and the Boston Fireman's Mutual Relief Assn.

      "He leaves three sons, Walter of San Diego, Calif., Robert of Quincy and John Steadman of Dorchester; two daughters, Joan Mullane of Quincy and Delores Murphy of Holbrook; two brothers, Malcolm and I. Joseph Steadman, both of Dorchester; three sisters, Margaret Mullen of Brockton, Catherine McCann of Texas and Jessie Miethe of Dorchester; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

      "A funeral Mass will be said Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Ambrose's Church, Dorchester."
    Person ID I5  Stedman/Steadman/Steedman Families of the New World
    Last Modified 14 Jun 2013 

    Father Ira Malcolm Steadman,   b. 26 Apr 1878, Belleisle, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Nov 1916, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 38 years) 
    Mother Jessie MacMaster,   b. 1 May 1879, Queensville, Inverness Co., NS, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jan 1938, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years) 
    Married 4 Sep 1902  Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The marriage of Ira M. Stedman and Jessie McMaster was registered at Boston, Vol. 539, p. 199 (1903).
    Family ID F9  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Dorothy A. Rush,   b. 2 Dec 1911, Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 May 1970, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years) 
    Married Abt 1932  St. Ambrose Church - Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Walter Francis Steadman,   b. 15 Dec 1934, Boston City Hospital - Boston, Suffolk Co., MA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jul 1992, ____, Butte Co., CA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years)
     2. Robert A. "Bob" Steadman,   b. 10 Apr 1936, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Feb 2008, Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years)
     3. John P. Steadman,   b. 19 Jun 1940, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Sep 2004, Chelsea, Middlesex Co., MA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years)
     4. Joan L. Steadman,   b. 14 Jul 1942, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Dec 2010, Holbrook, Norfolk Co., MA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
     5. Dolores M. Steadman
    Last Modified 7 Jan 2006 
    Family ID F11  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 5 Sep 1908 - Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChristened - Aft 5 Sep 1908 - Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1940 Census - 3 Apr 1940 - Boston, Suffolk Co., MA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 21 Jan 1981 - Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - Aft 21 Jan 1981 - ____, Suffolk Co., MA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Dr. James Stedman (1788-1861)
    Dr. James Stedman (1788-1861)
    From: http://www.craigfamilytree.com/html/stedman___remington.htm

  • Sources 
    1. [S212] Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: 1 Apr 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.84613.75.