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William Steger

William Steger, born 1858 in Watertown. Son of Henry and Theodora Steger.

Henry was city engineer and responsible for construction of the downtown [Main Street] bridge.

Henry was a 48er. Married the daughter of another 48er, Peter Bodien.

Also involved in local theater.

Apparently died around 1866. Grave site unknown. Recently located Theodora's remains with son William at a crematorium in Saint Louis. Little was known of her last years but notes with her urn show she died in 1907.

Henry and Theodora were listed in 1860 census. Only Theodora was listed in 1870, as widowed. (1880 census showed her living with daughter in Iowa) So, the 1856 bridge had to be the one in question.

Contributed by Charles Fredrick