Ruth Steelman married Benjamin Speer (born ca 1750, died ca 1832). Their children:

1. Elizabeth Speer (born ca 1774, died August 28, 1870) married John Smith (born March 10, 1774, died September 25, 1855) on August 9, 1797.
   
2. Mathias Speer (born ca 1776).
   
3. Nancy Speer (born ca 1778) married William Smith (born May 30, 1777, died August 21, 1851) on October 8, 1800.
   
4. Charles Speer (born ca 1781) married Celas Jacks.
   
5. Benjamin Speer, Jr. (born April 1784, died ca 1870) married (1st) Naomi Crabtree, and (2d) Elizabeth Willis.
   
6. John Speer (born 1786) married Mary Sprowl.
   
7. Mary Speer (born ca 1789) married William Hogan.