John Steel (ca 1737 – May 13, 1826), alternatively spelled John Steele, was a Scottish-born ship's captain and political figure in Lower Canada. He represented Bedford in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1800 to 1804.
Career Steel served as a volunteer in the British Navy during the American Revolution, reaching the rank of captain. In 1784, he arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia as a midshipman. In 1785, he went to Quebec City, where he served as ship commander in the Lower Canada navy. Steel was named a justice of the peace for Montreal district in 1798 and also served as harbour master. He did not run for reelection to the assembly in 1804.
Personal life Steel was born in Ayrshire on 1737. Around 1787, he married Nancy Griggs. He died, likely at Caldwell's Manor, in 1826 at the age of 89.
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