William Steelman, b. IN in 1825, d. in CA
While researching several William Steelman ancestors, I ran across this bio in the following book. It may be helpful to someone. I do not know how he connects to any of the lines, either Swedish, English, Scottish, or German. Maybe he is yours? Please post a reply.
cheers,
Kathy Wilburne
"History of Sutter County, California
Thompson & West, 1879
Biographies S and T
STEELMAN, Wm., farmer and dairyman; P.O. Pleasant Grove; was born in Indiana in 1825, and lived there until about 25 years of age; he then moved to Wisconsin and remained about three years. He crossed the plains in 1859, being about five months on the way, and came to this State; lived one year in Yuba county; he settled in this county in 1861, where he has since lived, engaged in farming and dairying. He owns 640 acres; lives on sections 32 and 33, township 11 north, range 4 east; we give a view of his dairy ranch in this book."