James Blair Steedman

Biography

James Blair Steedman was born in 1817 and made a name for himself through devoted public service as a military officer and a politician. Rising from humble beginnings, he took on responsibilities with discipline, first in the militia and later as a leader who carried troops through the trials of war while remaining mindful of his civic responsibilities.

His calm leadership helped sustain those he commanded and the communities he represented, and he is remembered at Woodlawn Cemetery as a steadfast figure whose life reflected both duty and care for the common good.