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William Johnson Stone
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district |
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| In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1895 |
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| Preceded by | Oscar Turner |
| Succeeded by | John Kerr Hendrick |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office 1867 1875 1883 |
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| Born | June 26, 1841 Kuttawa, Kentucky |
| Died | March 12, 1923 (aged 81) Frankfort, Kentucky |
| Resting place | New Bethel Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Farmer, Merchant |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Johnson Stone (born June 26, 1841 – died March 12, 1923) was an important politician from Kentucky. He served as a representative in the United States Congress.
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Early Life and Education
William Johnson Stone was born on June 26, 1841. His birthplace was Kuttawa, Kentucky. This area is now part of Lyon County. He went to local schools and later studied law.
Military Service
During the American Civil War, William Stone served as a captain. He was part of the Confederate Army.
Political Career
After the war, William Stone became a farmer. He then entered politics.
Kentucky House of Representatives
Stone was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives several times. He served in 1867, 1875, and 1883. In 1875, he was chosen to be the Speaker of the House. This means he led the meetings and debates for the state's lawmakers.
United States Congress
William Stone was a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He served five terms, from March 4, 1885, to March 3, 1895. During his time in Congress, he was the chairman of the Committee on War Claims.
Later Life and Death
After his time in Congress, William Stone worked as a merchant in Kuttawa. In 1912, he became the Confederate pension commissioner for Kentucky. This role involved managing pensions for former Confederate soldiers. He held this position until his death. William Johnson Stone passed away on March 12, 1923, in Frankfort, Kentucky. He was buried in New Bethel Cemetery in Lyon County.
