Biographical Sketch of N. Steen, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** N. Steen, carpenter and builder, was born in Buffalo, New York, October 28, 1837, and removed to Wisconsin with his parents at an early age, locating in Waukesha County, where he was raised to man- hood, educated and learned his trade. At the breaking out of the war he enlisted in Company F, Fifth Wisconsin, and was soon promoted to first sergeant. Was at the engagements of Peach Orchard, William- sburg, White Oak Swamp, Fredericksburg, Antietam, and all the general engagements of the Potomac. Was slightly wounded, and for six weeks was an occupant of Libby Prison. He was in New York City during the riots, going there from Gettysburg. He was honorably discharged at the expiration of his term, and returned to Wisconsin, and after a short sojourn came to St. Joseph, Missouri. He was married, in Wis- consin, in 1864, to Miss Susan Sceets. They have a family of five chidren: Nellie, Susan, May, Ada and William Irving. Mr. Steen has contributed an ample share towards the cause of the Union, and as a mechanic and citizen occupies a front rank. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================