John A. Steiner

John Alexander Steiner (March 16, 1816 – April 20, 1902) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County in 1867.

Early life John Alexander Steiner was born on March 16, 1816, in Frederick, Maryland, to Susan (née Haller) and Henry Steiner. His father was a farmer and superintendent of the Alms House in Frederick County. Steiner was educated in schools of Frederick and Frederick County and at Frederick Academy (later Frederick College). He was educated for the ministry of the Reformed Church. Due to poor eyesight, he discontinued his studies for the ministry.

Career After leaving his studies, Steiner worked in shoe making, lumber, and brick manufacturing. He enlisted on October 22, 1861, as a major. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel on February 6, 1863. He was in charge of troops stationed at Druid Hill Park. He served with the regiment until he was honorably discharged in June 1863, but refused his discharge until after the Confederate Army was driven back to Virginia after the Battle of Gettysburg. He did not muster out until July 16, 1863. During his last months, he was affiliated with the Twelfth Army Corps and Lockwood's Brigade. For his service, the U.S. Senate breveted him as a brevet colonel and brevet brigadier general on March 13, 1865, for "faithful and meritorious services". After returning from the legislature, he continued the manufacturing of bricks. He then worked in the manufacturing of boots and shoes. He was teacher, manager and superintendent of the Sunday school at Frederick for over 60 years.

Personal life Steiner married Sophia Myers on April 13, 1837. Their two children were Calvin Myers and Susan Sophia. His wife died in 1842. He married Mary Ann Brunner on September 19, 1844. Their seven children were Charles Henry, Mary Amelia, John Edgar, Ira Frank, Kate Brunner, Fannie Elizabeth and Edward Everett. His second wife died in 1894. In 1894, he moved to life with his daughter at 1711 West Fayette Street in Baltimore.

Steiner died on April 20, 1902, aged 86, at his daughter's home in Baltimore. He was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick.