Robert Williamson Steele

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Robert Williamson Steele
Governor of the Territory of Jefferson (Extra-legal)
In office November 7, 1859 – June 6, 1861
Preceded by	Various (Territory split between Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Utah territories)
Succeeded by	William Gilpin (as Governor of the Territory of Colorado)
Personal details
Born	January 14, 1820 Chillicothe, Ohio, US
Died	February 7, 1901 (aged 81) Colorado Springs, Colorado, US
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Susan Willis Russel
Children	4
Profession	Miner, businessman, politician

Robert Williamson Steele (January 14, 1820 – February 7, 1901) was governor of the extralegal Territory of Jefferson, which existed in the western United States from 1859 to 1861, when it was replaced by the Territory of Colorado.