Washington Co., AR - Biographies - W. V. Steele *********************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: The Goodspeed Publishing Co Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenwebarchives.org *********************************************** W. V. Steele, son of Dr. M. D. Steele, was born in Washington County, Ark., in 1856, and in this county received his education. He remained with his parents until reaching his majority, and in 1880 he engaged in the drug business in the town of Elm Springs, where he has since remained, and where he has a stock of drugs to the amount of $800. He is also postmaster of this little town, which position he has held since 1886. In 1884 he selected Miss Laura E. Railey for his companion in life. She is a native of Benton County, Ark., and was the daughter of Alex. Railey, who was killed during the late civil struggle. To Mr. and Mrs. Steele have been born two children, viz., Fannie E. and Marion R. Mr. Steele owns a nice house and lot in the town of Elm Springs, and is a successful and enterprising citizen. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, is a Democrat in politics, and Mrs. Steele is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.