Louis W. Stotesbury (21 October 1870 – 25 June 1948) was an attorney and military officer from New York City.

In 1909, Stotesbury he was appointed to the staff of Governor Charles Evans Hughes, and in 1912 he was assigned to the New York National Guard's Inspector Department and promoted to lieutenant colonel.

After the war, Stotesbury resumed practicing law and was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel in the Organized Reserve Corps.

[2][3] William Stotesbury had participated in the sinking of CSS Albemarle and received a share of the prize money after she was raised, repaired, and sold.

[5] In 1886, Stotesbury began attendance at Rutgers College, from which he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1890.

[3] In April 1892, Stotesbury began a military career when he joined the New York National Guard's Company F, 7th Infantry Regiment as a private.

[11] In addition, Stotesbury was regarded as the 7th Infantry's best horseman, and he organized and led a riding class for unit members who wanted to improve their skills.

[5] In September 1912, he was appointed inspector general of the New York National Guard with the rank of lieutenant colonel.

[3] Following American entry into World War I in April 1917, Stotesbury resigned as adjutant general so he could volunteer for regular army service.

[13] In addition to practicing law, Stotesbury served as a trustee of Rutgers College and the Newton Collegiate Institute.