Lafayette Balch 1825-1862
A shrewd maritime captain and merchant who arrived on Puget Sound to trade timber. After a dispute in Olympia, he sailed away and established the rival town of Steilacoom.
Biographical Overview
- Lived from 1825 to 1862
- Born: Jan 1, 1825, Lubec, ME
- Died: Jan 1, 1862, Steilacoom, WA
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Last updated: 2026-09-29