William Steele (Confederate general)
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William Steele (May 1, 1819 – January 12, 1885) was a career military officer and businessman who served as the 16th adjutant general of Texas from 1874 until 1879. He previously served as a senior officer of the Confederate States Army who commanded cavalry in the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War.
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William Steele | |
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16th Adjutant General of Texas | |
In office January 20, 1874 – January 25, 1879 | |
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Preceded by | Frank Britton |
Succeeded by | John Jones |
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Born | (1819-05-01)May 1, 1819 Albany, New York |
Died | January 12, 1885(1885-01-12) (aged 65) San Antonio, Texas |
Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Texas |
Awards | Texas Hall of Honor |
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Battles/wars | Seminole Wars Indian Wars Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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