Herkimer County NyArchives Biographies.....Steele, J. A. May 20, 1840 - 
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Author: Hardin & Willard

Steele, J.A., Herkimer, was born in Franklin County, Ohio, May 20, 1840. He 
received his education in the schools of Rochelle, Illinois, and on May 6, 
1861, was mustered in the United States service, becoming a member of the 
Sturges Rifles, a company of sharpshooters from Chicago.  This company was 
sent to West Virginia, and Mr. Steele participated in the battle of Rich 
Mountain, Laurel Hill, etc., after which he was sent to Washington, and after 
the first battle of Bull Run, went with McClellan through the peninsula 
campaign, participating in all the battles and skirmishes.  After the battle 
of Fredericksburg he was mustered out, and came to Herkimer, where he decided 
to study law.  He entered the law office of Thomas Richardson, esq., of 
Frankfort, N.Y., and was admitted to the bar in 1864.  He has practiced in 
partnership with Judge G.W. Smith and A.B. Steele, his son, Robert E.Steele, 
being now associated with him.  He married Miss Mary E. Howell.  They have 
four children, two boys and two girls.  J.A. Steele is a Mason, a member of 
Aaron Helmer G.A.R. Post, of Herkimer, N.Y., which he organized and was 
commander of for six years.  His wife's father was Lieutenant Howell of the 
Second New York Heavy Artillery.

Additional Comments:
source:
History of Herkimer County, New York : illustrated with portraits of many of 
its citizens
edited by George A. Hardin ; assisted by Frank H. Willard
Syracuse, New York : D. Mason, 1893
550 p., 276 p. : ill., maps, ports.

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