Samuel Steele (1809–1885)
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- Born
- 1809
- Died
- 1885
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- Names in Stone
When was Samuel Steele born? 1809.
When did Samuel Steele die? 1885.
Life story
Samuel Steele (1809–1885) was born in 1809, and died in 1885, at about age 76. A cemetery record documents Samuel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Samuel's life.
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1812 · age 3 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 36 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 39 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 54 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 58 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 62 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
Questions about Samuel Steele
When was Samuel Steele born?
Samuel Steele was born in 1809.
When did Samuel Steele die?
Samuel Steele died in 1885.
How old was Samuel Steele at the time of death?
Samuel Steele was about 76 years old.
Where is Samuel Steele buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Samuel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Samuel Steele was born?
In 1809, the U.S. presidents were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Who was president when Samuel Steele died?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
What major events happened during Samuel Steele's lifetime?
During Samuel's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 3); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 36); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 39); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 54); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 58); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Samuel Steele?
Federal censuses taken during Samuel's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
How many people named Samuel Steele are on AncestryData?
2 people named Samuel Steele are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1809
Death
1885
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AncestryData, "Samuel Steele (1809–1885)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/samuel-steele-1809-1885-ffcbf563/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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