Thomas Benton Stoddard

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.