Theodore Springsteel and roots of Springsteels
Hi Marilyn and other springsteels,
I have some interesting new research on our family history and name. Any corrections or additional info is very welcome. Theodore was born to James Springsteel, in Minn.James was born in 1818 in Hamilton Co., Ohio, to John Springsteel, who also used Springsteen, his original name. John came from the Clarkstown NY area, the son of Jacob Springsteen, who also used Springsteel for a time after the revolution. More Anglo I guess. The Springsteens (and thus Springsteels as well) are all descendant from one of three Springstien brothers who emigrated to New Netherlands in 1652 with their mother, Geertje von Groningen Springsteel.The birthlines prior to jacob were all well recording in the baptism records of early Dutch Reform Churches in NY. I have copies of original census records to back much of this up.I am really hoping to confirm the original birthplace of John Springsteen, died in Indianapolis, IN, in about 1876. He was about 90, and had outlived his second wife. Sounds familiar doesn't it?
Anyhow, I am happy to share more of my research with anyone who is intersted -- I have always wanted to know the Springsteel roots, and am very happy to have pieced together at least some of this mystery. Cheers,
Ian Springsteel
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