William G. Steele
William G. Steele | |
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 Mathew Brady Collection, Library of Congress | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | Garnett Adrain |
| Succeeded by | Charles Sitgreaves |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Gaston Steele December 17, 1820 Somerville, New Jersey |
| Died | April 22, 1892 (aged 71) Somerville, New Jersey |
| Resting place | Somerville Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Politician |
William Gaston Steele (December 17, 1820, Somerville, New Jersey – April 22, 1892, Somerville, New Jersey) was a 19th Century American banker who served as a Democratic Party politician. He served two terms as a U.S. congressman, representing New Jersey's 3rd congressional district from 1861 to 1865.
Biography
[edit]Steele was born in Somerville, New Jersey on December 17, 1820, where he attended the public schools and Somerville Academy. He engaged in banking.
Congress
[edit]Steele was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-seventh and Thirty-eighth Congresses, serving in office from March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1865. His vote on the Thirteenth Amendment is recorded as nay.
After leaving Congress, he engaged in the brokerage business.
Death and burial
[edit]He died in Somerville on April 22, 1892, and was interred in Somerville Cemetery in Somerville.
External links
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- United States Congress. "William G. Steele (id: S000839)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- William Gaston Steele at The Political Graveyard
- William G. Steele at Find a Grave
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