William L. Stoughton

William L. Stoughton
Born(1827-03-20)March 20, 1827
Bangor, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 6, 1888(1888-06-06) (aged 61)
Sturgis, Michigan, U.S.
Place of burial
Oaklawn Cemetery
Sturgis, Michigan
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861–1864
Rank Colonel
Brevet Major General
Commands11th Michigan Infantry Regiment
2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, XIV Corps, Army of the Cumberland
Battles / wars
Other work
  • United States Congressman
  • lawyer
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William Lewis Stoughton (March 20, 1827 – June 6, 1888) was a politician and soldier from U.S. state of Michigan who served in the United States Congress, as well as serving as an officer and brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.