Thomas Sterling was an American lawyer, politician, and academic who served as a member of the United States Senate and the first dean of the University of South Dakota College of Law.
A Republican, he served in the Senate from 1913 to 1925. Wikipedia
Born: February 21, 1851, Amanda, OH
Died: August 26, 1930 (age 79 years), Washington, D.C.
Party: Republican Party
Previous office: Senator (1913–1925)
Education: Illinois Wesleyan University