John Steedman

1859 - 1924  (64 years)

• Name	John Steedman
  Born	26 Jan 1859	____, York Co., SC
  Gender	Male
  1860 Census	3 Jul 1860
  	Western Division, Walker Co., AL, p. 804, w/John B. Steedman, age 1, b. SC, asJohn Steedman
  1900 Census	1 Jun 1900
  	Beat 3 - Zion, Walker Co., AL, ED 138, sheet 1B, as John Steedman, age 41, b. Jan 1860? - SC, fb. SC, mb. SC
  1910 Census	20 Apr 1910
  	Precinct 3 - Zion, Walker Co., AL, ED 173, sheet 3B, as John Steadman, age 51, b. SC, fb. SC, mb. SC, 1st marriage
  Died	1924	____, Walker Co., AL
  Buried	Aft 1924	Scott Cemetery, Walker Co., AL
  Notes	From Scott Cemetery Plaque, Walker Co., Alabama Mary Ann Cheatham John Steadman 1864 1947 1859 1924 John, born Jan 26, 1859, York District, South Carolina, oldest child of John Bunion and Martha Sturgis Steadman, who migrated with father and others to Walker Co., Alabama in 1860. Mary Ann, born April 28, 1864, oldest daughter of James Wyatte and Lydia Ann Cheatham. Her Grandfather, Wyatte Duke, Sr. built and maintained Cheatham toll road from Tennessee to the Warrior Rivers through Walker County after Alabama was admitted as a State in 1819. Their fathers and uncles were Confederate Soldiers during the Civil War 1861-1864. They were married Dec 23, 1880. Built a home between parent's homes. Had many vocations, Farmer, Merchant,Contractor, Sawmill Operator, Coal Mine Prospector, and Live Stock Grower. Became Civic and church leaders in their respective parent's neighborhoods as leader of Sunday School and church. Attended one parent's church on Sunday Morning and the other parent's on Sunday Evening. Later built a church at their home for Sunday School and midweek Prayer Services. Ministers of all faiths were welcome in their home to conduct religious services at their respective churches in the area. She became a self trained Nurse and midwife, making her services free to all sick in the neighborhood. He was liberal in aiding the sick and needy from their store in times of misfortune or death. All nine children were given educational advantages above the local rural school. Many became teachers and business leaders. They made meals in the home very formal, children and employees knew to be prompt for meals. He kneeled at the head of an abundantly supplied table and rendered a prayer which she closed with a reverent AMEN. They chose to be buried here at Scott Cemetery near their home, where parents, grandparents, and many other family members are buried. Names of nine children appear on the back of this marker with spouses and number of Grandchildren. Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord Thy God Giveth Thee. Ex 20-12. Plaque Erected by Lillie Steadman Shotts (1975).
  Person ID	I40252	Stedman/Steadman/Steedman Families of the New World
  Last Modified	28 Jan 2007

  
  

  Father	John Bunion Steedman,   b. 12 Jan 1835, ____, York Co., SC ,   d. 14 Nov 1911, ____, Walker Co., AL  (Age 76 years)
  Mother	Martha Jane "Marthy" Sturgis,   b. 24 Feb 1833, ____, ____, SC ,   d. 25 Apr 1896, ____, Walker Co., AL  (Age 63 years)
  Married	Abt 1858
  Family ID	F15163	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mary Ann Cheatham,   b. 28 Apr 1864, ____, ____, AL ,   d. 1947  (Age 82 years)
  Married	23 Dec 1880
  Children	1. Webster Steadman,   b. 10 Apr 1883, Jasper, Walker Co., AL ,   d. 21 Oct 1955, America, Walker Co., AL  (Age 72 years)   2. Magaline L. "Maggie" Steedman,   b. Abt Mar 1885, ____, ____, AL ,   d. Unknown   3. Washington Steedman,   b. Abt Apr 1887, ____, ____, AL ,   d. 1954  (Age ~ 66 years)   4. Ester Steedman,   b. Abt Jul 1889, ____, ____, AL ,   d. 1954  (Age ~ 64 years)   5. Mary Mae Steedman,   b. Abt May 1892, ____, ____, AL ,   d. 1960  (Age ~ 67 years)   6. Lillie Steadman,   b. 26 Feb 1896, ____, ____, AL ,   d. 28 Oct 1988, Jasper, Walker Co., AL  (Age 92 years)   7. Henry Steadman,   b. 27 Nov 1898, ____, ____, AL ,   d. Aug 1972, Meraux, Saint Bernard Parish, LA  (Age 73 years)   8. Gilreath Steadman,   b. 2 Nov 1901, ____, ____, AL ,   d. Sep 1974, Parrish, Walker Co., AL  (Age 72 years)   9. Joseph Steadman,   b. 1904, ____, ____, AL ,   d. 1962  (Age 58 years)
  Last Modified	7 Jan 2006
  Family ID	F18185	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Born - 26 Jan 1859 - ____, York Co., SC  = Link to Google Earth