Heiskell, Frederick Steidinger, 1786-1882

Born in 1786, Frederick Steidinger Heiskell was the son of Frederick and Catherine (Steidinger) Heiskell of Hagerstown, Maryland. He learned the printing trade in Virginia, and later became a printer in Tenn. He entered politics in Tenn. and was a state senator for 3 terms. A slaveowner, Heiskell was a staunch Unionist. He died in 1882 in Rogersville, Tenn.

From the description of Frederick S. Heiskell Papers, 1789-1882 1832-1882. (East Tennessee State University). WorldCat record id: 33816479