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Thomas Benton Stoddard

18th century American politician, 1st Mayor of La Crosse, Wisconsin From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thomas Benton Stoddard
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Thomas Benton Stoddard (December 11, 1800 – February 24, 1876)[1] was an American lawyer and politician who served as the first mayor of La Crosse, Wisconsin.

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Early life and education

Born in Canandaigua, New York, Stoddard graduated from Columbia University and Yale University. He studied law under Aaron Burr.[2]

Career

In 1851, Stoddard moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin, and he was elected the first mayor of the city in 1856.[3] In 1862, he served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.[4]

The village of Stoddard, Wisconsin was named after Stoddard.[5]

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