Gysbert Van Steenwyk Sr.
Gysbert Van Steenwyk, Sr., (birth name: Gijsbert; January 30, 1814 – April 13, 1902) was a Dutch American immigrant, banker, and Republican politician from La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was the 4th Bank Comptroller of Wisconsin and served in the Wisconsin State Senate and State Assembly.
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Portrait from Biographical History of La Crosse, Trempealeau and Buffalo Counties, Wisconsin (1894) | |
| 4th Bank Comptroller of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 2, 1860 – January 6, 1862 | |
| Governor | Alexander Randall |
| Preceded by | Joel C. Squires |
| Succeeded by | William H. Ramsey |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office January 6, 1879 – January 3, 1881 | |
| Preceded by | Merrick Wing |
| Succeeded by | Merrick Wing |
| 15th Mayor of La Crosse, Wisconsin | |
| In office April 1873 – April 1874 | |
| Preceded by | James I. Lyndes |
| Succeeded by | Gilbert M. Woodward |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Columbia 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1859 – January 2, 1860 | |
| Preceded by | Alvin Alden |
| Succeeded by | Henry B. Munn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 30, 1814 Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Died | April 13, 1902 (aged 88) |
| Resting place | Oak Grove Cemetery, La Crosse, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mariette Nichols 1847-1930 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Netherlands United States |
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| Rank | Brig. General, Wis. |
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