William H. Stone served in the California Assembly representing District 18. [1] He is most known for stabbing fellow assemblyman John C. Bell (who died 4 days later) on the Assembly Floor in 1860. [2]
William H. Stone served in the California Assembly representing District 18. [1] He is most known for stabbing fellow assemblyman John C. Bell (who died 4 days later) on the Assembly Floor in 1860. [2]
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William, Billy or Bill Stone may refer to:
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