This article needs additional citations for verification. (June 2019) |
Robert Williamson Steele | |
---|---|
Governor of the Territory of Jefferson (Extra-legal) | |
In office November 7, 1859 – June 6, 1861 | |
Preceded by | Various (Territory split between Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Utah territories) |
Succeeded by | William Gilpin (as Governor of the Territory of Colorado) |
Personal details | |
Born | January 14, 1820 Chillicothe, Ohio, US |
Died | February 7, 1901 (aged 81) Colorado Springs, Colorado, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Susan Willis Russel |
Children | 4 |
Profession | Miner, businessman, politician |
Robert Williamson Steele (January 14, 1820 – February 7, 1901) was governor of the extralegal Territory of Jefferson, which existed in the western United States from 1859 to 1861, when it was replaced by the Territory of Colorado.