Mathilda Steel(e) Walbridge
I am DESPERATELY trying to find anything out about my great great grandmother, Mathilda Ann Steel.Her death certificate says that her father was John Steele, Canadian Indian, and her mother was Ann Lohen, born in Germany.She married John Wayne Walbridge in 1888, and had one (known) daughter, Minnie Eveleyn Walbridge.Both women talked about being born "on the reservation," but Mathilda's death certificate says she was born in Oquawka.Minnie was born in Illinois.Both women were most definitely of Native American descent.
ANY help anyone has would be greatly appreciated.
TIA,
Sarah