John Hardy Steele

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John Hardy Steele
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19th Governor of New Hampshire
In office
June 6, 1844 – June 4, 1846
Preceded by Henry Hubbard
Succeeded by Anthony Colby
Personal details
Born January 4, 1789
Salisbury, North Carolina
Died July 3, 1865
Peterborough, New Hampshire
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Jane Moore (died July 30, 1831)
Nancy Moore (died February 27, 1870)
Profession Business executive
Manufacturer

John Hardy Steele (January 4, 1789 – July 3, 1865) was an American mechanic, manufacturer, and politician from Peterborough, New Hampshire. Born in 1789 in Salisbury, North Carolina, he was a prominent factory owner and cloth manufacturer, who also served as Governor of New Hampshire. He died in 1865 in Peterborough, New Hampshire.

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Political offices
Preceded by
Henry Hubbard
Governor of New Hampshire
1844–1846
Succeeded by
Anthony Colby