William H. Stillman, son of Clark G. and Electa (Howard) Stillman, was born in Norwick, Ct., July 31, 1828. In 1829 his father moved to Ceres where they lived until 1840, when Mr. Stillman moved to Wisconsin. In 1849 William H. Stillman came to Genesee and worked at shoemaking until 1862, when he enlisted in Co. C, 85th N. Y. Vol. April 21, 1864, he was captured at Plymouth, N. C., taken to Andersonville prison, was kept there until November, then went to Charleston, S. C., and after remaining 4 weeks was taken to Florence, S. C. and released March 1, 1865, and discharged June 6, 1865. From 1885 Mr. Stillman was a citizen of Friendship. In 1854 he married Susan Tanner of Genesee. They had 5 children. She died July 5, 1887. His second wife was Mrs. E. R. Clark. Mr. Stillman was assessor of Friendship 3 years, prominent in the G. A. R. circles and adjutant of the post.
