Ellicott R. Stillman (March 6, 1844 – February 13, 1911) was an American politician and businessman. Born in

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, Stillman served in the

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during the

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. In 1886, Stillman moved to

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and, then, in 1887, settled in

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. He was involved with the manufacturing of lumber and copperage. In 1895, Stillman served in the

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and was a Republican. He served as postmaster of Milwaukee. In 1910, Stillman moved to

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and was involved with the mineral water business. He died at his home in Waukesha, Wisconsin after suffering a stroke.'E. R. Stillman Dead,' Waukesha Freeman, February 16, 1911, pg. 7

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