Samuel Steele (1822–1892)
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- Born
- 1822
- Died
- 1892
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- Names in Stone
When was Samuel Steele born? 1822.
When did Samuel Steele die? 1892.
Life story
Samuel Steele (1822–1892) was born in 1822, and died in 1892, at about age 70. 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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1825 · age 3 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 24 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 39 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 43 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 47 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 54 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 70 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about Samuel Steele
When was Samuel Steele born?
Samuel Steele was born in 1822.
When did Samuel Steele die?
Samuel Steele died in 1892.
How old was Samuel Steele at the time of death?
Samuel Steele was about 70 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?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Samuel was born.
Who was president when Samuel Steele died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Samuel died.
What major events happened during Samuel Steele's lifetime?
During Samuel's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 3); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 26); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 43); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 49); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include Samuel Steele?
Federal censuses taken during Samuel's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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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1822
Death
1892
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AncestryData, "Samuel Steele (1822–1892)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/samuel-steele-1822-1892-ca1959f9/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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