Jesse Stone (August 23, 1836 – May 11, 1902) was an English American immigrant, businessman, and Republican politician.

Earlier, he served three terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing eastern Jefferson County.

He attended the common schools and became a manufacturer in the firm of Woodward and Stone as well as a stockholder in several corporations including the Wisconsin Telephone Company.

[3] Stone was elected Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin in 1898 and was re-elected in 1900, serving from January 2, 1899, until his death on May 11, 1902.

[5] Stone's former home in Watertown is located in what is now the South Washington Street Historic District.