Biography of Jacob D. Steiner
Jacob D. Steiner, born on June 12, 1861, in Dodge County, Wisconsin, was a prominent farmer and respected citizen of Grant County, South Dakota. He owned a 480-acre farm in Bigstone Township and served as president of the Evangelical Mutual Insurance Company. Steiner moved to South Dakota in 1891 and built a successful farming and livestock operation. A dedicated Republican, he held various local offices and was elected to the state legislature in 1902. Married to Amanda Korte in 1890, Steiner was also an active member of the Evangelical Association, contributing significantly to his community’s development.