William was born before 1802 and his baptism took place on May 2nd, 1802 in Modbury Devon.1 William's father was William Steer and his mother was Grace. He had a brother and three sisters, named William, Elizabeth, Elizabeth and Ann. He was the second oldest of the five children. He died in 1803. He was buried on April 5th, 1803 in Modbury Devon.1