nellie's father; william parkes born lincoln 1828 died rotherham 1885 occupation; nailmaker.

maiden name of nellie's mother; mary ann steer born rotherham 1833 died 1904.

mary ann steer's parents; michael steer born rotherham 1804 died 1860 and charlotte cavill born rotherham 1804 died 1873. married rotherham 1823.

michael steer's parents; john steer, born rotherham 1759 and ann renton. married rotherham 1791.