William G. Steele

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.

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

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

• Biography portal

• 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
Preceded by Garnett Adrain	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 3rd congressional district March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1865	Succeeded by Charles Sitgreaves