George Washington Steele

George Washington Steele (December 13, 1839 – July 12, 1922) was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician who twice served as a Representative for Indiana, from 1881 to 1889 and again from 1895 to 1903. Steele was also the first governor of Oklahoma Territory and was instrumental in developing the state's public education system and its two largest universities.

George Washington Steele
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Indiana's 11th district
In office
March 4, 1881 – March 3, 1889
Preceded byCalvin Cowgill
Succeeded byAugustus N. Martin
In office
March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1903
Preceded byAugustus N. Martin
Succeeded byFrederick Landis
1st Governor of Oklahoma Territory
In office
May 22, 1890 – October 18, 1891
Appointed byBenjamin Harrison
Preceded bynone
Succeeded byRobert Martin
as Acting Territorial Governor
Personal details
Born(1839-12-13)December 13, 1839
Fayette County, Indiana, U.S.
DiedJuly 12, 1922(1922-07-12) (aged 82)
Marion, Indiana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMarietta E. Swayzee
ProfessionLawyer, Soldier, Statesman
  1. Robert Martin served as Acting Governor until President Harrison appointed Abraham Jefferson Seay to the Governorship
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