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Thomas Stilwell
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| United States Ambassador to Venezuela | |
| In office December 16, 1867 – June 7, 1868 |
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| President | Andrew Johnson |
| Preceded by | James Wilson |
| Succeeded by | James R. Partridge |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 11th district |
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| In office March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1867 |
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| Preceded by | James F. McDowell |
| Succeeded by | John P. C. Shanks |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the ? district |
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| In office 1856–1856 |
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| Born | August 29, 1830 Stillwell, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | January 14, 1874 (aged 43) Anderson, Indiana, U.S |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Branch/service | U.S. Army (Union Army) |
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Thomas Neel Stilwell (born August 29, 1830 – died January 14, 1874) was an important American figure. He worked as a lawyer and a banker. He was also a politician who served as a U.S. Representative for Indiana. He held this position from 1865 to 1867.
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Who Was Thomas Stilwell?
Thomas Stilwell was born in Stillwell, Ohio. He went to college at Oxford and College Hill. There, he studied law, which is the rules and laws of a country.
Early Life and Education
After finishing his studies, Thomas Stilwell became a lawyer in 1852. This means he was allowed to practice law. He started his law career in Anderson, Indiana. In 1856, he also served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state of Ohio.
Serving His Country: The Civil War
During the Civil War, Thomas Stilwell joined the Union Army. He was part of the 34th Indiana Infantry Regiment. He held the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He also worked as a Regimental Quartermaster. This job meant he was in charge of supplies for his army unit.
A Voice in Congress
After the war, Stilwell continued his public service. He was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-ninth Congress. This is a part of the U.S. government where laws are made. He served from March 4, 1865, to March 3, 1867.
Diplomat and Banker
After his time in Congress, Thomas Stilwell became a diplomat. From 1867 to 1868, he served as the Minister Resident to Venezuela. A Minister Resident is a type of ambassador. This means he represented the United States in Venezuela. He also became the president of the First National Bank of Anderson, Indiana. He held this important banking position until he passed away.
Later Years
Thomas Stilwell died in Anderson, Indiana, on January 14, 1874. He was buried in Maplewood Cemetery.
