John H. Steele

John H. Steele (January 6, 1807 – January 11, 1871)[1] was an American newspaper editor.

For the Governor of the U.S. State of New Hampshire, see John Hardy Steele. For the oceanographer John Hyslop Steele, see John Steele (oceanographer).

Born in Charleston, South Carolina and was living in Georgia by the 1830s. He served as secretary to George W. Crawford during his governorship and when he was Secretary of War under President Zachary Taylor. He edited Jared Whitaker's Daily Intelligencer from 1860 until his death. A few months later (in April) the newspaper also died after fierce competition from newcomer the Atlanta Constitution.

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  1. Franklin Garrett Necrology Database - Atlanta History Center Archived 2011-07-07 at the Wayback Machine


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