Heiskell, Frederick Steidinger, 1786-1882

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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

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associatedWith Bell, John, 1797-1869. person
associatedWith Steel, Edward Marvin, person
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United States
Tennessee, East
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Slavery
Agricultural productivity
Livestock
Newspaper publishing
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Birth 1786

Death 1882

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