LA CROSSE COUNTY HISTORICAL SKETCHES


are not idealists. They are men of
inspiration and divination. His an-
tecedents, his family ties, his early
associations and his unselfish ca-
reer, suggest a correction of the too
common notion, even among des-
cendants of New England, that the
early English settlers in America
were men without broad culture,
great purpose and glowing idealism.
Colonel Stoddard's dreams for La
Crosse were stamped with an op-
timism as modest and unselfish as
it is rare. He died February 24,


1874, at the ripe age of 74 years,
in his modest little home, and La
Crosse, officially and individually,
paid tribute to his unusual and im-
portant services to the community.
He lies buried in Oak Grove ceme-
tery, in this city.
  Such men are rare. The heritage
of such a character is not given to
many cities. La Crosse should re-
call his name   with   appreciative
gratitude and pride.
  It should not be forgotten.


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