Thomas E. Stillman

Thomas Edgar Stillman, though he had retired some years since from active practice, held high rank in the Bar of New York. Born in this city in 1837, he graduated from Madison College (now Colgate University), and studied law at Oneida in the office of the late Judge [Leslie W.] Russell. On returning to New York he early formed a connection with the firm of Barney, Butler, & Parsons, later Butler, Stillman, & Hubbard, of which our honored member William Allen Butler was the head. Still later, he formed the firm of Stillman & Hubbard to take in charge the estate of the late Mark Hopkins, with its extensive Southern Pacific interests. Mr. Stillman belonged to the school of lawyers trained before the days of extreme specialization. He was skilled alike in admiralty, in commercial law, and in corporation law. To whatever branch he was engaged in he brought a keen intellect, great industry and energy, and a spirit of aggressive loyalty to those whose interests were entrusted to his vigilant care. He had a passionate liking for vigorous outdoor occupations, yachting, riding, and, in the later years, motoring. He was an early and most efficient worker in the Young Men’s Christian Association, and was chairman of its International Finance Committee. His social gifts were of an unusual order, and a large circle of friends mourn his sympathetic and generous companionship.

Edward Cary
1907 Century Association Yearbook