About Thomas Benton Stoddard
Lived 1800 – 1876 (aged 75). Thomas Benton Stoddard was an American lawyer and politician.
Thomas Benton Stoddard (December 11, 1800 – February 24, 1876) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the first mayor of La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Early life and education Born in Canandaigua, New York, Stoddard graduated from Columbia University and Yale University. He studied law under Aaron Burr.
Career In 1851, Stoddard moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin, and he was elected the first mayor of the city in 1856. In 1862, he served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
The village of Stoddard, Wisconsin was named after Stoddard.
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American politician (1800–1876)
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Thomas Benton Stoddard was born on 11 December 1800 in Canandaigua.
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Thomas Benton Stoddard died on 24 February 1876 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
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