Isaiah Stillman
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| Isaiah Stillman | |
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| 1793 - April 15, 1861 | |
 Major Isaiah Stillman, Illinois militia leader |
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| Place of birth | Massachusetts |
| Place of death | Kingston, Peoria County, Illinois |
| Allegiance | United States Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Stillman's Run, Black Hawk War |
Cavalry Major Isaiah Stillman (1793-April 15, 1861) led Illinois militia in the first armed confrontation of the Black Hawk War against Black Hawk's Sauk Indian Band.
[edit] Early Life
Isaiah Stillman was born and raised in the state of Massachusetts. Isaiah decided to leave the east and travel to Illinois to become a trader of pots, pans, and other items. For a time he lived in the Coopers Creek Landing in Fulton County before deciding to join the Illinois militia as a Captain at the age of 35 in 1827.
[edit] Black Hawk War
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