| William G. Steele | |
|---|---|
 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(1892-04-22) (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
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
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
He died in Somerville on April 22, 1892, and was interred in Somerville Cemetery in Somerville.
External links
- 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
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded byGarnett Adrain | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 3rd congressional district March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1865 |
Succeeded byCharles Sitgreaves |
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