Born 1857 at Whittington, Shropshire, England
Father: John Steanes Mother: Mary Knight Notes: Born in the second quarter of 1856 (6a,646). In 1861(census) with paren ts and two brothers at Prees Green, St Martins, Shropshire. In 1871(censu s) living at Leaton station, Shropshire with father and three sibling s. He is the Booking Clerk.