Albert A. Steele (1848–1893)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1848
    Died
    1893

    When was Albert A. Steele born? 1848.

    When did Albert A. Steele die? 1893.

    Life story

    Albert A. Steele (1848–1893) was born in 1848, and died in 1893, at about age 45. A cemetery record documents Albert A.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Albert A.'s life.

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    The world Albert A. lived through

    1. 1848 · age 0 — The California Gold Rush began

    2. 1863 · age 15 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    3. 1867 · age 19 — The United States purchased Alaska

    4. 1871 · age 23 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    5. 1886 · age 38 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    Questions about Albert A. Steele

    When was Albert A. Steele born?

    Albert A. Steele was born in 1848.

    When did Albert A. Steele die?

    Albert A. Steele died in 1893.

    How old was Albert A. Steele at the time of death?

    Albert A. Steele was about 45 years old.

    Where is Albert A. Steele buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Albert A.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Albert A. Steele was born?

    James K. Polk was president of the United States when Albert A. was born.

    Who was president when Albert A. Steele died?

    In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.

    What happened in the world the year Albert A. Steele was born?

    In 1848, the California Gold Rush began.

    What major events happened during Albert A. Steele's lifetime?

    During Albert A.'s lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 0); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 15); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 19); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 23); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 38).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Albert A. Steele?

    Federal censuses taken during Albert A.'s lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

    How many people named Albert A. Steele are on AncestryData?

    2 people named Albert A. Steele are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1848

    2. Death

      1893

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Albert A. Steele (1848–1893)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/albert-a-steele-1848-1893-7f1bc12c/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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    Born 1869

    Died 1939

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