John H. Steele

Male, Deceased Person

1807 – 1871

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Who was John H. Steele?

John H. Steele was an American newspaper editor.

Born in Charleston, South Carolina and was living in Georgia by the 1830s. He served as secretary to George W. Crawford during his governorship and when he was Secretary of War under President Zachary Taylor. He edited Jared Whitaker's Daily Intelligencer from 1860 until his death. A few months later the newspaper also died after fierce competition from newcomer the Atlanta Constitution.

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Born
Jan 6, 1807
Also known as
  • John Steele
Nationality
  • United States of America
Lived in
  • Atlanta
Died
Jan 11, 1871

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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