Sir James George Lee Steere was a Western Australian politician and a prominent member of the six hungry families.
Occupation
politician
Position held
Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly
Citizenship
Australia
Born
July 4, 1830
Died
December 1, 1903
Overview
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
Early life
James Steere was born on 4 July 1830 in Ockley, Surrey, England. He was the third of six sons of Lee Steere of Jayes, who was a leading resident and landed proprietor in the county (including High Sheriff in 1848), and his wife Anne, Watson. He was educated at Clapham Grammar School.
Career
He became a midshipman in the merchant service and was at sea for fifteen years. His last position was commander of the Devonshire, well-known East Indiaman.
