Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-01-18
Hon. Thomas 8. Stanfeld.

Our readers generally know something
of Judge Stanfield; but all are not quite
SO familiar with his early history as the
writer. The sketch given below is truth
full; but would bear filling up with anec-
dotes of his early career in st. Joseph
County.
The following is from the Fort Wayne
Journal:
1t is our purpose to give, in the col
ums of the Journal, short biographical
sketches of the prominent men OF our
city, county and State. The first of these
sketches we publish in the present num-
Der of our paper, and is that of Judge
Stanfield, ofSouth Bend,
Thomas Stantield was born near
Belletontaine, Logan county, in the state
OF Ohio, i'll October, in the year 1916, and
Is therefore in the nfty-sixth year of his
age. lie emiglated with his father and
his family 10 this State in 1880, and be-
Came resident Of South Bend in 1881.
His first employment in that place was a
common laDorer in brickyard He after
wards was clerk in the store of L. NJ. Tav-
lor, and subsequently in the post office.
he commenced the study of law in o3S
with Hon. John ID. pefrees, the late Su-
perintendent Of public printing After
pursuing his studies short time he enter
ed the law school at Cincinnati. in 1889,
here he graduated in lS4o and was ad-
mitted to practice. The examining COM
mittee consisted of Salmon +. Chase, now
Chief Justice of the L. 5. Supreme Court,
John I. Wright, John G. Vaughn and
Judge Woodruff His examination was
Il very creditable one, at which he evinced
a thorough knowledge Of legal principles
lie returned to South Bend and immedi-
ately commenced practice with dislin-
gulshed success In 1916 lie was elected
a member of the State Legislature here
ne served two Years. He was again elect
ed to the same position in 1851 and served
through the celebrated long session" OF
seven months with distingui she'd ability.
lie Aas one OF the committee on the re-
vision of the laws with Judge Gookins,
Stewart, Holman and others. In 1919 he
ran for Lieutenant Governor on the W hie
ticket, With Hon. John A. Matson bui
was defeated In 1852 he was elected
Judge OF the 9th circuit, which position he
filled with marked distinction till 1857
when on account of private business he
resigned In 1858 he was again elected To
the Legislature During the early part OF
the war he had charge as commandment, OF
the military camp at South Bend, and or
ganiled the Sith and 9Jth regiments OF
volunteers. In 1910 he was reelected
Judge of the 9th circuit which position he
now holds
Judge Stanfeld is a self made man; he
was thrown upon his own resources in his
boy hood and by industry and perseverance
he acquired an education and profession.
As politician he is a republican; as a
Judge he has always presided with ability.
and his court is distinguished for its hon
esty and purity of character. The Judge
Is held iii he highest esteem both by the
bar and the entire community in hich
he lives. By his good management he
has acquired quite competency and he i
regarded by all as one OF the most Denev-
olent citizens AS judge he is distin-
gulshed for clearness and perspicuity. He
has been suscesoful business man and
has made high reputation as a LAWYER
In his public and private life he has al
ways been regarded as model gentleman
and an exemplary citizen. Among the
many distinguished persons mentioned in
connection With the flee of governor. at
the coming election, Judge StantieId is
among the most prominent in Northern
indiana; but his many friends will regret
to leain that he cannot become their can
dldate. He now holds the position of cir
cut Judge, and as the constitution of this
State makes amy one holdinga Il judicial of
lice ineligible to any official position dur
ing the tenn for which he is elected, he
cannot be candidate for Governor.
Judge otantield is in the prime Of Wig
orous manhood. His name is familiar to
every one throughout the State. and he
occupies proud position for honesty and
integrity among all who know him. We
hope the time will come when he shall fill
a still higher official position for which he
Is SO we'll qualihed