On 30 May 1704, William Steel of Birdham married Mary Trusseler of
Sidlesham at Sidlesham Church.
Mary, the daughter of William and Hannah Trusseler (or Trusler), was
baptised at Sidlesham on 20 May 1683.
They had 6 children baptised at Birdham between 1705 and 1716:
25 Mar 1704/5 Mary (buried 25 September 1705).
20 Oct 1706 William (buried 13 September 1708).
2 May 1708 Mary.
23 Feb 1713/4 John.
19 Jun 1715. William (buried 21 Aug 1715).
11 Nov 1716 Ann.
William’s wife, Mary, was buried at Birdham on 28 Nov 1717 leaving William a widower with 3 children aged 9, 3 and 1.
William Steel was buried at Birdham on 16 May 1756.