An Illustrated History of the State of Washington, by Rev. H.K. Hines, D.D., The Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1893, pages 371-372 G.M. STEADMAN, Auditor of Lewis county, Washington, was born in Stephenson county, Illinois, June 25, 1860, a son of Josiah and Elizabeth B. (Sloan) Steadman, the former a native of New York and the latter of Indiana. C.M., the eldest of two children, remained in his native State until twelve years of age, and he then removed with his parents to Clark Station, Nebraska, where he completed his education in the public schools. Mr. Steadman then learned the printer's trade, but later learned telegraphy, and for twelve years served as station agent on the Union Pacific Railway in Nebraska. In 1889 he came to Chehalis, Washington, and for twenty months was agent for the Northern Pacific Railroad Company in this city. He then filled the position of Deputy Auditor until 1892, and in that year was elected to principalship in the office. Although he has never taken an active interest in politics, Mr. Steadman is a staunch Republican, is a gentleman of retiring disposition, never seeks public notoriety, and his entire attention is occupied with the arduous duties of his office. April 29, 1880, he was united in marriage to Miss Kate M. Bliss, a native of Michigan. They have two children: George M. and Maud. Mr. Steadman affiliates with the A.F. & A.M., and is a member of the A.O.U.W. Submitted to the WA. Bios Project in September 2003 by Jeffrey L. Elmer * * * * Notice: These biographies were transcribed for the Washington Biographies Project. Unless otherwise stated, no further information is available on the individual featured in the biographies.