William W. Stow
William W. Stow | |
|---|---|
| 6th Speaker of the California State Assembly | |
| In office January 1855–May 1855 | |
| Preceded by | Charles S. Fairfax |
| Succeeded by | James T. Farley |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 3rd district | |
| In office 1854–1857 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 13, 1824 Binghamton, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 20, 1895 (aged 70) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig Know Nothing |
| Spouse | Ann Eliza Patterson |
| Children | 6 |
William W. Stow (September 13, 1824 – February 20, 1895) was an American politician and member the California State Assembly from the 3rd district between 1854 and 1857; he was Speaker in 1855. Blue Heron Lake in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco was formerly named Stow Lake after him.