The patrons and readers of the Argus and Patriot were advised last week of the death of Judge Steele. We had known for some months that his health was not firm; but as he had sought medical aid in the cities, and tested the results of a change of climate by a trip to the far West, we were hoping, as other and more intimate friends probably were, for his improvement. And up to a very recent date the intelligence which came from him was of such an encouraging character as to inspire in all who were watchful of his condition, the hope of his ultimate and entire recovery. The news of his death, therefore, came suddenly, as when one is stricken down in the vigor of full health, and not as when the end is reached by weeks of sickness and suffering.
Judge Steele was a native of Stanstead, P. Q., where he was born on the 6th of February, 1837. The influences of his early home were sound and healthful. His primary education was obtained in the schools of his native district (Beebee Plain) and his course preparatory to entering college in the academies of Stanstead and Derby. He was a steady scholar, and progressed so rapidly as at the early age of fourteen to engage as a teacher for the winter school at Smith's Mills in Stanstead. After this he taught each winter for six years; one at Derby, one in Troy, three in Concord, Mass., and one at Derby Line. When fourteen years of age he spent a few months at the college of St Pierre, Canada, for the study of the French language, and to the end spoke it fluently.
In 1854, young Steele entered Norwich University, thinking to graduate there, but for reasons known to him, at the of two terms he closed his connection at Norwich and became a member at Dartmouth, entering the Sophomore class. His course at Dartmouth seems to have been specially successful, for we learn that throughout he ranked with the foremost of his class. At the age of twenty, in 1857, he graduated, the equal, if not the acknowledged leader, of his class in intellectual attainments. In the Autumn of the same year he began reading law with the late Hon. John P. Sartle of Boston. It is not improbable, however, that his leisure time prior to this had been devoted to the same work. He engaged, also, the same season as principal of the Barton High school. But owing to severe sickness he was soon obliged to suspend both the work of teaching and studying. On recovering he went to Boston to resume his law studies, and in a few months was admitted as a member of the Suffolk County Bar, and at the age of twenty one returned to Vermont and began the practice of his profession at Derby Line.
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In the practice of his profession Judge Steele was eminently successful. He was an easy, graceful speaker, a favorite in jurymen and witnesses. His manner was always dignified and kindly. In late 1865 he was appointed to replace a senator form Vermont. He remained on the bench until 1870, declining a re-election that year.
Judge Steele was married in 1861 to Martha B. Sumner of Hartland, who with two children - Mary aged ten, and David aged two, survive him. His father died in 1856. His only sister is the wife of Cal. S. E. Pingree of Hartford, with whom his mother, still living, has her home. The brothers of the Judge are prominently known - one, H. R. Steele, as for many years a Judge in Louisiana, and now district attorney there, and the other, Sanford H. Steele, as a lawyer in New York City.
Judge Steele's death occurred at Fairbault, Minn, on Sunday, July the 13th. His mother and one brother was with him. The remains reached Hartland on the 18th, and funeral services were held the same afternoon at the little church where he was a worshipper. A soul that lifted and blessed all who came in contact with it had gone out, and kindred, neighbors and friends were thrown under the shadow of a great bereavement.
Judge Steele was a native of Stanstead, P. Q., where he was born on the 6th of February, 1837. The influences of his early home were sound and healthful. His primary education was obtained in the schools of his native district (Beebee Plain) and his course preparatory to entering college in the academies of Stanstead and Derby. He was a steady scholar, and progressed so rapidly as at the early age of fourteen to engage as a teacher for the winter school at Smith's Mills in Stanstead. After this he taught each winter for six years; one at Derby, one in Troy, three in Concord, Mass., and one at Derby Line. When fourteen years of age he spent a few months at the college of St Pierre, Canada, for the study of the French language, and to the end spoke it fluently.
In 1854, young Steele entered Norwich University, thinking to graduate there, but for reasons known to him, at the of two terms he closed his connection at Norwich and became a member at Dartmouth, entering the Sophomore class. His course at Dartmouth seems to have been specially successful, for we learn that throughout he ranked with the foremost of his class. At the age of twenty, in 1857, he graduated, the equal, if not the acknowledged leader, of his class in intellectual attainments. In the Autumn of the same year he began reading law with the late Hon. John P. Sartle of Boston. It is not improbable, however, that his leisure time prior to this had been devoted to the same work. He engaged, also, the same season as principal of the Barton High school. But owing to severe sickness he was soon obliged to suspend both the work of teaching and studying. On recovering he went to Boston to resume his law studies, and in a few months was admitted as a member of the Suffolk County Bar, and at the age of twenty one returned to Vermont and began the practice of his profession at Derby Line.
Excerpts from a very long article:
In the practice of his profession Judge Steele was eminently successful. He was an easy, graceful speaker, a favorite in jurymen and witnesses. His manner was always dignified and kindly. In late 1865 he was appointed to replace a senator form Vermont. He remained on the bench until 1870, declining a re-election that year.
Judge Steele was married in 1861 to Martha B. Sumner of Hartland, who with two children - Mary aged ten, and David aged two, survive him. His father died in 1856. His only sister is the wife of Cal. S. E. Pingree of Hartford, with whom his mother, still living, has her home. The brothers of the Judge are prominently known - one, H. R. Steele, as for many years a Judge in Louisiana, and now district attorney there, and the other, Sanford H. Steele, as a lawyer in New York City.
Judge Steele's death occurred at Fairbault, Minn, on Sunday, July the 13th. His mother and one brother was with him. The remains reached Hartland on the 18th, and funeral services were held the same afternoon at the little church where he was a worshipper. A soul that lifted and blessed all who came in contact with it had gone out, and kindred, neighbors and friends were thrown under the shadow of a great bereavement.
The patrons and readers of the Argus and Patriot were advised last week of the death of Judge Steele. We had known for some months that his health was not firm; but as he had sought medical aid in the cities, and tested the results of a change of climate by a trip to the far West, we were hoping, as other and more intimate friends probably were, for his improvement. And up to a very recent date the intelligence which came from him was of such an encouraging character as to inspire in all who were watchful of his condition, the hope of his ultimate and entire recovery. The news of his death, therefore, came suddenly, as when one is stricken down in the vigor of full health, and not as when the end is reached by weeks of sickness and suffering.
Judge Steele was a native of Stanstead, P. Q., where he was born on the 6th of February, 1837. The influences of his early home were sound and healthful. His primary education was obtained in the schools of his native district (Beebee Plain) and his course preparatory to entering college in the academies of Stanstead and Derby. He was a steady scholar, and progressed so rapidly as at the early age of fourteen to engage as a teacher for the winter school at Smith's Mills in Stanstead. After this he taught each winter for six years; one at Derby, one in Troy, three in Concord, Mass., and one at Derby Line. When fourteen years of age he spent a few months at the college of St Pierre, Canada, for the study of the French language, and to the end spoke it fluently.
In 1854, young Steele entered Norwich University, thinking to graduate there, but for reasons known to him, at the of two terms he closed his connection at Norwich and became a member at Dartmouth, entering the Sophomore class. His course at Dartmouth seems to have been specially successful, for we learn that throughout he ranked with the foremost of his class. At the age of twenty, in 1857, he graduated, the equal, if not the acknowledged leader, of his class in intellectual attainments. In the Autumn of the same year he began reading law with the late Hon. John P. Sartle of Boston. It is not improbable, however, that his leisure time prior to this had been devoted to the same work. He engaged, also, the same season as principal of the Barton High school. But owing to severe sickness he was soon obliged to suspend both the work of teaching and studying. On recovering he went to Boston to resume his law studies, and in a few months was admitted as a member of the Suffolk County Bar, and at the age of twenty one returned to Vermont and began the practice of his profession at Derby Line.
Excerpts from a very long article:
In the practice of his profession Judge Steele was eminently successful. He was an easy, graceful speaker, a favorite in jurymen and witnesses. His manner was always dignified and kindly. In late 1865 he was appointed to replace a senator form Vermont. He remained on the bench until 1870, declining a re-election that year.
Judge Steele was married in 1861 to Martha B. Sumner of Hartland, who with two children - Mary aged ten, and David aged two, survive him. His father died in 1856. His only sister is the wife of Cal. S. E. Pingree of Hartford, with whom his mother, still living, has her home. The brothers of the Judge are prominently known - one, H. R. Steele, as for many years a Judge in Louisiana, and now district attorney there, and the other, Sanford H. Steele, as a lawyer in New York City.
Judge Steele's death occurred at Fairbault, Minn, on Sunday, July the 13th. His mother and one brother was with him. The remains reached Hartland on the 18th, and funeral services were held the same afternoon at the little church where he was a worshipper. A soul that lifted and blessed all who came in contact with it had gone out, and kindred, neighbors and friends were thrown under the shadow of a great bereavement.
Judge Steele was a native of Stanstead, P. Q., where he was born on the 6th of February, 1837. The influences of his early home were sound and healthful. His primary education was obtained in the schools of his native district (Beebee Plain) and his course preparatory to entering college in the academies of Stanstead and Derby. He was a steady scholar, and progressed so rapidly as at the early age of fourteen to engage as a teacher for the winter school at Smith's Mills in Stanstead. After this he taught each winter for six years; one at Derby, one in Troy, three in Concord, Mass., and one at Derby Line. When fourteen years of age he spent a few months at the college of St Pierre, Canada, for the study of the French language, and to the end spoke it fluently.
In 1854, young Steele entered Norwich University, thinking to graduate there, but for reasons known to him, at the of two terms he closed his connection at Norwich and became a member at Dartmouth, entering the Sophomore class. His course at Dartmouth seems to have been specially successful, for we learn that throughout he ranked with the foremost of his class. At the age of twenty, in 1857, he graduated, the equal, if not the acknowledged leader, of his class in intellectual attainments. In the Autumn of the same year he began reading law with the late Hon. John P. Sartle of Boston. It is not improbable, however, that his leisure time prior to this had been devoted to the same work. He engaged, also, the same season as principal of the Barton High school. But owing to severe sickness he was soon obliged to suspend both the work of teaching and studying. On recovering he went to Boston to resume his law studies, and in a few months was admitted as a member of the Suffolk County Bar, and at the age of twenty one returned to Vermont and began the practice of his profession at Derby Line.
Excerpts from a very long article:
In the practice of his profession Judge Steele was eminently successful. He was an easy, graceful speaker, a favorite in jurymen and witnesses. His manner was always dignified and kindly. In late 1865 he was appointed to replace a senator form Vermont. He remained on the bench until 1870, declining a re-election that year.
Judge Steele was married in 1861 to Martha B. Sumner of Hartland, who with two children - Mary aged ten, and David aged two, survive him. His father died in 1856. His only sister is the wife of Cal. S. E. Pingree of Hartford, with whom his mother, still living, has her home. The brothers of the Judge are prominently known - one, H. R. Steele, as for many years a Judge in Louisiana, and now district attorney there, and the other, Sanford H. Steele, as a lawyer in New York City.
Judge Steele's death occurred at Fairbault, Minn, on Sunday, July the 13th. His mother and one brother was with him. The remains reached Hartland on the 18th, and funeral services were held the same afternoon at the little church where he was a worshipper. A soul that lifted and blessed all who came in contact with it had gone out, and kindred, neighbors and friends were thrown under the shadow of a great bereavement.
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