William Steeves | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for Albert | |
| In office 1847–1854 Serving with John Smith (1847–50) / Robert Stiles (1850–54) | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Edward Stevens / Abner Reid McClelan |
| Senator for New Brunswick | |
| In office October 23, 1867 – December 9, 1873 | |
| Appointed by | Royal Proclamation |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 20, 1814 Hillsborough, Colony of New Brunswick |
| Died | December 9, 1873 (aged 59) Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
William Henry Steeves (May 20, 1814 – December 9, 1873) was a merchant, lumberman, politician and Father of Canadian Confederation.[1]
- ^ "Father of Confederation". www.canadahistory.com. Retrieved October 6, 2013.