Manoah Steves
Canadian politician
About Manoah Steves
Lived 1828 – 1897 (aged 68–69).
Manoah Steves (originally Steeves; 1828–1897) was the founder of Steveston, British Columbia, which is named in his honour. The village has since been amalgamated into the city of Richmond in Metro Vancouver.
Family Steves was a descendant of Heinrich Stief and Regina Stahlecker, founders of the Steeves family in North America. As a Stief descendant, Steves is a second cousin of William Steeves, a Father of Canadian Confederation. In 1877, they moved to Lulu Island and purchased 400 acres in the southwest part of the island. Sometime after moving west, Steves replaced the double-e in his surname with a single "e". Steves was one of the petitioners asking the province to incorporate the city of Richmond. After incorporation, Steves served on the first town council, in 1879.
Legacy In addition to the village of Steveston, Steves Elementary School and Steveston Post Office are named after Manoah Steves.
Manoah Steves Elementary School
Manoah Steves Elementary School
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Who was Manoah Steves?
Canadian politician (1828–1897)
When was Manoah Steves born?
Manoah Steves was born in 1828.
When did Manoah Steves die?
Manoah Steves died in 1897.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manoah Steves. https://biography.guide/manoah-steves/
MLA: "Manoah Steves." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/manoah-steves/.
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