Broadfield, the first building in Quarrier's Village, just west of his home. This building now stands just east of the main building. He was a close friend of the much younger William Quarrier and was his main patron in providing facilities for the poor. Stoddard also paid for Elderslie Village Hall and Elderslie Public School. Family On 9 September 1840 in Boston, Massachusetts he married Frances Eliza Noble (1821-1885). They had at least 3 sons and 5 daughters. Well-connected the guests at a wedding of his child in Port Glasgow included General Sherman. References 1810 births 1882 deaths People from Massachusetts Carpet manufacturing companies