Ashbel Steele
1794–1861 (age 67)
Biography
Ashbel Steele lived during the early decades of the American republic, experiencing firsthand the nation's formative years and westward expansion. His life of sixty-seven years encompassed a period of tremendous growth and change in the young United States.
Steele's final resting place at Forest Home Cemetery stands as a testament to his place in American history. He remains part of the community's historical heritage and the broader narrative of nineteenth-century America.