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Ray Steele, Jr was born 30 Sep 1928, , , Washington, United States (son of Ray S Steele and Elva Freedom Strang); died 16 May 2013, Kirkland, King, Washington, United States.

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Occupation: heavy duty mechanic at Air Mac/Hertz
Census: 1 Apr 1930, Seattle, King, Washington, United States
Misc: May 2013; six grandchildren; Timi, Tami, David, Erica, Kari and Jeni. He was also survived by 15 great grandchildren
Obituary: 19 May 2013, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; The Seattle Times

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Census:
1 (1 6/12) in 1930 census

Obituary:

Obituary

Ray S. Steele
Ray Steele, age 84, of Seattle, Washington passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Evergreen Hospice Care Center. Born to Ray S Steele Sr and Elva Steele he lived in Seattle his entire life.
Ray graduated from Lincoln High School and played football for the Lake City Boy's Club for several years in his late teens. Ray spent the majority of his career at Air Mac/Hertz as a heavy duty mechanic. After "retiring" he worked for his son at Aurora Rents.
In retirement Ray enjoyed working on his Model T's and he belonged to the Puget Sound Model T Club where he was both past President and editor of the newsletter. He and his wife Nona enjoyed many "tours" and outings with the club.
Ray was married to his wife Nona for over 65 years. He was the loving and caring father of three children; Linda Su (Wayne), Larry Richard (Leanne), Deborah Ann (Thom) and six grandchildren; Timi, Tami, David, Erica, Kari and Jeni. He was also survived by 15 great grandchildren and his cousin, George Sullivan.
At Ray's request there will be no memorial formal services.

Ray married Nona B Neiger [Group Sheet]

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Generation: 2

Ray S Steele was born 27 Jul 1891, Galesburg, , Illinois, United States; died 14 Feb 1977, Lynnwood, Snohomish, Washington, United States.

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Occupation: Jul 1917, Fairbanks, , Alaska, United States; asst cashier for American Yukon Nov Co
Occupation: Apr 1930, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; custom broker
Census: 1 Apr 1930, Seattle, King, Washington, United States

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Census:
38 in 1930 census

Ray married Elva Freedom Strang 10 Jun 1919, , King, Washington, United States. Elva (daughter of Charles Frederic Strang and Jessie ELizabeth Conners) was born 12 May 1892, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; died 1 Sep 1984, Olympia, Thurston, Washington, United States. [Group Sheet]

Elva Freedom Strang was born 12 May 1892, Seattle, King, Washington, United States (daughter of Charles Frederic Strang and Jessie ELizabeth Conners); died 1 Sep 1984, Olympia, Thurston, Washington, United States.

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Census: 1 Jun 1900, Seattle, King, Washington, United States
Census: 1 Apr 1930, Seattle, King, Washington, United States

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Census:
8 om1900 census

Children:

Marian Elizabeth Steele was born 5 May 1920, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; died 14 Feb 1993, Olympia, Thurston, Washington, United States.
Edna Louise Steele was born 26 Dec 1921, Ketchikan, , Alaska, United States; died 14 Mar 2000.
1. Ray Steele, Jr was born 30 Sep 1928, , , Washington, United States; died 16 May 2013, Kirkland, King, Washington, United States.

Generation: 3

Charles Frederic Strang was born 26 Nov 1856, Medfield, , Massachusetts, United States (son of Jesse Strang and Sarah Ann Ballard (?)); died 24 Jan 1914, Seattle, King, Washington, United States.

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Misc: in 1910 census in King Co, WA
Census: 18 Jun 1870, Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Occupation: Nov 1879; a refrigerator maker
Residence: Nov 1879, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Occupation: 1880, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; a millwright
Occupation: Mar 1890, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; manufacturer
Occupation: Jun 1900, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; engineer
Census: 1 Jun 1900, Seattle, King, Washington, United States

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Census:
43 in 1900 census

Charles married Jessie ELizabeth Conners 26 Nov 1879, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Jessie was born Mar 1857, Canning, , Nova Scotia,, Canada; died 13 Feb 1940, Seattle, King, Washington, United States. [Group Sheet]

Jessie ELizabeth Conners was born Mar 1857, Canning, , Nova Scotia,, Canada; died 13 Feb 1940, Seattle, King, Washington, United States.

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AltBirth: Abt 1856, , , Nova Scotia, Canada
Residence: Nov 1879, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Census: 1 Jun 1900, Seattle, King, Washington, United States

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Birth:
43 in 1900 census, 3 children, 3 living

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Hattie A Strang was born Dec 1880, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; died 27 May 1965, , Snohomish, Washington, United States.
Edna Viola Strang was born 1 Mar 1890, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
3. Elva Freedom Strang was born 12 May 1892, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; died 1 Sep 1984, Olympia, Thurston, Washington, United States.

Generation: 4

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Jesse Strang was born 1821 (son of Daniel Strang and Susan Chappell); died 9 Dec 1881, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; was buried , Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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AltBirth: CA 1827, , , Nova Scotia, Canada
Occupation: Feb 1853, Walpole, , Massachusetts, United States; a labourer
Occupation: 1856, Medfield, , Massachusetts, United States; a pedldler
Occupation: Jan 1859, Wrentham, , Massachusetts, United States; a peddler
Occupation: Jun 1870, Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States; a farmer
Census: 18 Jun 1870, Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Occupation: Dec 1881, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; porter

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Census:
46 in 1870 census

Jesse — Sarah Ann Ballard (?). Sarah was born 28 Nov 1831, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 13 Apr 1874, Cambridge, , Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

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Sarah Ann Ballard (?) was born 28 Nov 1831, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 13 Apr 1874, Cambridge, , Massachusetts, United States.

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Census: 18 Jun 1870, Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Children:

Margaret A Strang was born Abt 1849, , , Maine, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
William Henry Strang was born 10 Feb 1853, Walpole, , Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
George Frederic Strang was born 26 Nov 1856, Medfield, , Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
6. Charles Frederic Strang was born 26 Nov 1856, Medfield, , Massachusetts, United States; died 24 Jan 1914, Seattle, King, Washington, United States.
Alice Jane Strang was born 31 Jan 1859, Wrentham, , Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
Elsie Jane Strang was born Abt 1859, Wrentham, , Massachusetts, United States; died 16 Feb 1895, , , Massachusetts, United States.
James A Strang was born Abt 1861, , , Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown.