William Henry Stone

William Henry Stone (November 7, 1828 – July 9, 1901) was an American businessman and politician. A Democrat, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri.

Early life and education Stone was born on November 7, 1828, in Shawangunk, New York. He was educated at common schools. for a time studying at the University of Michigan. He then returned to New York, and in 1845, moving to St. Louis. He served as president of the St. Louis Hot Pressed Nut & Bolt Company after its founding in 1867.

Stone was a member of the Democratic Party. In 1860, he was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives. He served on the St. Louis Board of Water Commissioners from July 5, 1871, to until his resignation on November 15, 1873; he resigned to join the United States House of Representatives. In the House, he represented Missouri's 3rd district from March 4, 1873, to March 3, 1877. while Keith T. Poole describes him as leaning liberal.

After serving in Congress, Stone continued working as a businessman. having eight children together. heart disease and uremia, He was buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery, in St. Louis.