James George Lee Steere
Australian politician
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Sir James George Lee Steere KCMG (4 July 1830 – 1 December 1903) was a Western Australian politician and a prominent member of the six hungry families.
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James George Lee Steere | |
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Steere in 1898. | |
| 1st Speaker of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 30 December 1890 – 1 December 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Charles Harper |
| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council for Wellington | |
| In office 9 November 1870 – 13 February 1880 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Succeeded by | Harry Venn |
| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Council for Swan | |
| In office 22 May 1880 – 24 October 1884 | |
| Preceded by | E. T. Hooley |
| Succeeded by | Henry Brockman |
| Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly for Nelson | |
| In office 28 November 1890 – 1 December 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Succeeded by | John Walter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 July 1830 |
| Died | 1 December 1903 (aged 73) Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Resting place | Karrakatta Cemetery |
| Spouse | Catherine Anne Leake |
| Children | 15 |
| Parent | Lee Steere |
| Relatives | Luke Leake (father-in-law) |
| Education | Clapham Grammar School |
| Occupation | Midshipman Pastoralist Politician |
Biography
James Steere was born on 4 July 1830 in Ockley, Surrey, England.[1] He was the third of six sons of Lee Steere of Jayes,[2] and his wife Anne, née Watson.[1] He went to Clapham Grammar School.
He was knighted in 1888, and appointed Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in the New Year Honours list January 1900.[3][4]
Personal life
He married Catherine Anne Leake, daughter of Sir Luke Leake, in 1859.[4] They had 15 children,[5] 11 of whom outlived him.[1] Catherine died on 6 November 1922.[6]
Death
He died in Perth, Western Australia, on 1 December 1903, and was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery.[7] Artist Florence Fuller posthumously painted his portrait, which was acquired by the Art Gallery of Western Australia.[8]