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William Henry Steeves
b.20 May 1814 Hillsborough, NB
d.9 Dec 1873 St John,NB
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Name William Henry Steeves
Gender Male
Birth[1] 20 May 1814 Hillsborough, NB
Baptism? Hillsborough, NB
Death? 9 Dec 1873 St John,NB

Willliam Henry Steeves was one of the "Fathers of Confederation". In 1846 he became liberal member in the NB legislative assembly representing Albert County. He held this position for 5 years and then was appointed to the legislative council and named a member of the executive. He held the position of minister of public works for eight years. On the completion of Confederation in 1867, Steeves was chosen as a representative of New Brunswick in the Senate.

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  1. ↑ Fathers of Confederation.
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