George Henry Steil Sr.

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

George Henry Steil Sr.
Steil in 1909
Mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey
In office
1905–1909
Preceded byAdolph Lankering
Succeeded byGeorge Washington Gonzales
Personal details
BornMarch 29, 1861
Hoboken, New Jersey
DiedOctober 25, 1926(1926-10-25) (aged 65)
Hoboken, New Jersey
Political partyDemocratic
ChildrenGeorge Henry Steil Jr.

Biography

He was born on March 29, 1861, in Hoboken, New Jersey, to X Steil and Catherine Ducker. He married Margaret Sanderson Daniels of New Orleans 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. "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 (1908). "George H. Steil". History of German Immigration in the United States and Successful German. p. 263.
  3. "Campaignful Hoboken" (PDF). New York Times. October 27, 1905.
  4. "Steil Elected Mayor of Hoboken" (PDF). 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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