9th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (British Army)
Died:
04/10/1916 (Killed in Action)
Age:
26
Summary
Samuel Steenson was the son of Thomas and Sarah Jane Steenson. He was born about 1890 in County Monaghan. The family lived in Kiltybegs, Glaslough, County Monaghan. Samuel’s father was a dairy man. Samuel married Elizabeth Robinson in 1911 and had two sons. Samuel enlisted at Finner Camp with the 9th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Private Samuel Steenson was killed in action on 4th October 1916 in Belgium. He was 26 years old.
Further Information
Samuel Steenson was the son of Thomas and Sarah Jane Steenson. He was born about 1890, probably in County Monaghan.
Known family: Thomas Steenson, Sarah Jane Steenson, lizabeth Steenson (born about 1882), James Steenson (born about 1884), Robert David Steenson (born about 1887), Samuel Steenson (born about 1890), Maggie Steenson (born about 1892), Thomas Steenson (born about 1895), Mary Jane Steenson (born about 1899).
The 1901 census records Samuel as 11 years old. The family lived in Kiltybegs, Glaslough, County Monaghan. Samuel's father Thomas was a 'dairy man'.
The 1911 census shows as 20 years old. He and the family lived in Kiltybegs, Glaslough, County Monaghan. Samuel’s father had died. Samuel was still single and working as a labourer.
Samuel Steenson and Elizabeth Robinson were married on 24th January 1912 in the district of Armagh. They went on to have at least two children.
Family: Samuel Steenson, Elizabeth Steenson, Samuel Steenson (born 25th November 1912, Caledon), Thomas Steenson (born 2nd April 1914, Tynan).
Samuel enlisted at Finner Camp, Co. Donegal with the 9th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
Private Steenson arrived in France with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers on 5th October 1915.
Private Samuel Steenson was killed in action on 4th October 1916 in Belgium. He was 26 years old.
In his will, Sam left all to his wife Lizzie, who was living in Tynan, County Armagh.
Last Will and Testament of Private Samuel Steenson dated 4th October 1915:
In the event of my death during active service, I give the whole of my my property, money and effects to my wife Lizzie Steenson, Tynan, County Armagh, Ireland. Private 13576. Sam Steenson, 9th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
Private Samuel Steenson is buried in Pond Farm Cemetery, south west of Ypres in Belgium.
Private Samuel Steenson is commemorated locally on Dungannon War Memorial
The CWGC records S Private Samuel Steenson as the son of Thomas and Sarah J Steenson of Glasslough, County Monaghan. He is also recorded as the husband of Elizabeth Steenson of Tynan, County Armagh.
Private Samuel Steenson is listed on page 158 of the book, Armagh Dead in the Great War.
