THOMAS, Stephen

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Affiliation:  Union

Born: December 6 1809, Bethel VT

Died: December 18 1903, Montpelier VT

Pre-War Profession: Woolen manufacturer, and politician, judge

War Service: February 1862 Col. of 8th Vermont, New Orleans, Port Hudson, Sabine Pass, Shenandoah campaign, commanded 2nd Bde/1st Divn/XIX Corps at Cedar Creek , Medal of Honor, February 1865 appointed Brig. General of Volunteers.

Post War: Lieutenant governor, pension agent, farmer