Edward Stiles Stokes

1840–1901 (age 61)

Biography

Edward Stiles Stokes, whose life intersected with the tumultuous currents of his era, remained a figure of considerable presence in the public mind. While his life included moments of controversy, he persisted in shaping the public conversation and reflecting on the lessons of his experience.

In the end he sought serenity and was laid to rest at Green-Wood Cemetery, where visitors may contemplate the complex threads of history that he represented.

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