Francis H Steele (1900–1918)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1900
    Died
    1918

    When was Francis H Steele born? 1900.

    When did Francis H Steele die? 1918.

    Life story

    Francis H Steele (1900–1918) was born in 1900, and died in 1918, at about age 18. A cemetery record documents Francis H's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Francis H's life.

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    The world Francis H lived through

    1. 1900 · age 0 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    2. 1903 · age 3 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    3. 1906 · age 6 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    4. 1908 · age 8 — Ford introduced the Model T

    5. 1912 · age 12 — The Titanic sank

    6. 1914 · age 14 — World War I began

    7. 1917 · age 17 — The United States entered World War I

    8. 1918 · age 18 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    Questions about Francis H Steele

    When was Francis H Steele born?

    Francis H Steele was born in 1900.

    When did Francis H Steele die?

    Francis H Steele died in 1918.

    How old was Francis H Steele at the time of death?

    Francis H Steele was about 18 years old.

    Where is Francis H Steele buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Francis H's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Francis H Steele was born?

    William McKinley was president of the United States when Francis H was born.

    Who was president when Francis H Steele died?

    Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Francis H died.

    What generation was Francis H Steele part of?

    Born in 1900, Francis H Steele was part of the Lost Generation.

    What happened in the world the year Francis H Steele was born?

    In 1900, the Galveston hurricane struck Texas.

    What major events happened during Francis H Steele's lifetime?

    During Francis H's lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 0); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 6); the Titanic sank (1912, age 12); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 17).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Francis H Steele?

    Federal censuses taken during Francis H's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1900

    2. Death

      1918

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Francis H Steele (1900–1918)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/francis-h-steele-1900-1918-bcde1083/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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    Died 1987

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