William Steeves

William Steeves
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 byDistrict created
Succeeded byEdward Stevens / Abner Reid McClelan
Senator for New Brunswick
In office
October 23, 1867 – December 9, 1873
Appointed byRoyal Proclamation
Personal details
Born(1814-05-20)May 20, 1814
Hillsborough, Colony of New Brunswick
DiedDecember 9, 1873(1873-12-09) (aged 59)
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Political partyLiberal

William Henry Steeves (May 20, 1814 – December 9, 1873) was a merchant, lumberman, politician and Father of Canadian Confederation.[1]

  1. ^ "Father of Confederation". www.canadahistory.com. Retrieved October 6, 2013.