George Henry Steil Sr.

George Henry Steil Sr.

Steil in 1909
Mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey
In office
1905–1909
Preceded by Adolph Lankering
Succeeded by George Washington Gonzales
Personal details
Born March 29, 1861
Hoboken, New Jersey
Died October 25, 1926(1926-10-25) (aged 65)
Hoboken, New Jersey
Political party Democratic
Children George Henry Steil Jr.

George Henry Steil Sr. (March 29, 1861 – October 25, 1926) was the Mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey from 1905 to 1909.[1][2]

Biography

He was born in March 29, 1861 in Hoboken, New Jersey to X Steil and Catherine Ducker. He married Margaret Sanderson Daniels of New Orleans, Louisiana in 1889. He was the Mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey starting in 1905 when he replaced Adolph Lankering. In the 1905 election he beat Joseph Francis Xavier Stack, M.D., the Republican candidate.[3][4] He served until 1909 when he was defeated in the election by George Washington Gonzales.[5] He died on October 25, 1926. He was 65 years old.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "George H. Steil Dead. Mayor of Hoboken From 1905 to 1909 Dies at 65 Years". New York Times. October 25, 1926. Retrieved 2015-04-10.
  2. ↑ Georg von Skal. "George H. Steil". History of German Immigration in the United States and Successful German. p. 263.
  3. ↑ "Campaignful Hoboken". New York Times. October 27, 1905.
  4. ↑ "Steil Elected Mayor of Hoboken". New York Times. November 8, 1905.
  5. ↑ "Hoboken's Mayor Out Of Race". Asbury Park Press. October 13, 1909. Retrieved 2016-07-23.

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