This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RMunns7272 Surnames: Stogdill, Perine, Russell, Graham, Casserly, Lyndes Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.lacrosse/2340/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From "History of La Crosse County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 797. City of La Crosse WILLIAM H. STOGDILL, attorney and counsellor at law; was born in Westchester Co., N. Y., in 1819, and resided there until in his 15th year, when he went with his parents to New York City to reside. He pursued his academic course of studies in the academy at Sing Sing under the supervision of Rev. Nathaniel Perine, and completed them under Prof. Russell at Elmwood Hill Academy, New York City. He entered the office of David Graham in 1836, and was admitted to the bar in 1840 in the Supreme Court. He continued to practice in New York City until 1857, when he came to La Crosse, Wis., where he has continued his practice. From 1849 to 1852, was attorney for Thomas Casserly, Sheriff of the city of New York, and, in 1852, was Whig candidate for Marine Court Judge, but was defeated. In 1863, Mr. S. was elected City Attorney of La Crosse on the Republican ticket vice Hon. James I. Lyndes, who was a very strong man before the people. Mr. S. subsequently ran twice for the same office, a! nd was defeated. Of late years, has taken very little active part in politics, but has directed his time in the practice of his profession. [I am not related to this family and have no further information. I'm posting this as a service and hope it helps!] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.