W.M. Steadman operated a general merchandise store in Powhatan in the early 1900s. By 1908 he had relocated to Batesville.¹ He bought the home of G.M. Lewis.^1a

In 1897, Steadman lived in Powhatan and was described as a young merchant. Previously he had been circuit and county clerk (1894-1896). His father had been a soldier in the civil war and since the war had been sheriff.²

In the election of 1904, Steadman was chairman of the Wood Club, which opposed Governor Davis and supported Judge Wood for governor.³

^Sources

^{1. Batesville Guard (Batesville, Arkansas, United States of America) · 24 Jan 1908, Fri · Page 5 Steadman moves to Batesville.pdf}

^{1a. Batesville Guard (Batesville, Arkansas, United States of America) · 10 May 1907, Fri · Page 5 Steadman buys residence in Batesville.pdf}

^{2. Daily Arkansas Gazette (Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas) · 4 Sep 1897, Sat · Page 3 confederate monument member activities.pdf}

^{3. Arkansas Democrat (Little Rock, Arkansas) · Wed, Dec 30, 1903 · Page 4 Steadman and Martin head Woods club.pdf}