Background
Steadman, Alva Edgar was born on March 27, 1894 in Beresford, South Dakota, United States. Son of John William and Ellen (Owens) S.: graduated from the high school, Beresford, 1912.
Steadman, Alva Edgar was born on March 27, 1894 in Beresford, South Dakota, United States. Son of John William and Ellen (Owens) S.: graduated from the high school, Beresford, 1912.
Stanford University, Bachelor of Arts, 1916. Harvard Law School, Bachelor of Laws, 1922.
Admitted to Territory of Hawaii bar, 1922, and began practice with firm Frear, Prosser, Anderson & Marx. at Honolulu. Instructor business law, University of Hawaii, 1923, 1925-1929. 1st judge of Circuit Court, 1st Judicial Circuit, T.H., 1927-1932.
Executive vice president Cooke Trust Limited company, Honolulu, 1932-1937, president, 1937-1959. chairman of board, since 1959. Chairman board Hawaiian Telephone Company. Vice chairman Bank of Hawaii.
Director various Hawaiian Corps.
Member of the United States Loyalty Review Board Designated judge of Land Courts, T.H. First lieutenant, later captain infantry, United States Army, 1917-1919. Secretary Revised Laws Commission, 1923-1925. Member American and Hawaii bar associations, Honolulu Chamber of Commerce (president 1937).
Mason.; Clubs: University, Oahu Country (past president), Pacific (past president).
Married Martha Love Cooke, May 15, 1926 (deceased November 1959). Children: John, Richard, David.