James George Lee Steere

Sir James George Lee Steere (4 July 18301 December 1903) was a Western Australian politician and a prominent member of the six hungry families.

Biography James Steere was born on 4 July 1830 in Ockley, Surrey, England. He was the third of six sons of Lee Steere of Jayes, and his wife Anne, Watson.

Personal life He married Catherine Anne Leake, daughter of Sir Luke Leake, in 1859. 11 of whom outlived him.

Death He died in Perth, Western Australia, on 1 December 1903, and was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery. Artist Florence Fuller posthumously painted his portrait, which was acquired by the Art Gallery of Western Australia.