John W. Stiles

John Wesley Stiles (1811–1885) was an American colonel and inventor who commanded the 83rd New York Infantry Regiment throughout the early years of the American Civil War as well as commander of the 3rd Brigade of James B. Ricketts' Second Division of the III Corps as well as being a renowned inventor at the American Institute of the City of New York.

Biography Early years John was born at New York City on January 31, 1811, as the son of Oratha Stiles and Elizabeth Billings. During his early years, Stiles would be educated at New York City as well as primarily work in the ship chandlery business at New York City. He then lead the 3rd Brigade into the Second Battle of Bull Run, the Battle of Chantilly,

Post-war life Stiles returned to New York City with his health in shambles and could no longer continue being a ship chandler but with his new interest in mechanics made him become an inventor and managed to win the gold medal at the American Institute of the City of New York in 1884. One of his daughters stated:

Stiles died on September 15, 1885, and was buried at Green-Wood Cemetery.