Stanley Waterloo (1846–1913) was an American journalist, editor, and author whose career spanned both fiction and non-fiction. Born in St. Clair County, Michigan, Waterloo spent his early years in the countryside, fostering a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors. He attended the University of Michigan, though accounts conflict on whether he graduated in 1869 or left before completing his degree. Although he secured an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, an injury—reputedly caused by being kicked by a horse he was attempting to break—prevented him from attending.
Waterloo established himself as a prominent figure in the Midwestern press, working as a newspaperman, editor, and newspaper owner. In addition to his journalistic endeavors, he was a dedicated writer of both fiction and non-fiction. His rural upbringing heavily influenced his literary output, and he became highly regarded for his vivid and evocative descriptions of nature. His commitment to the natural world extended beyond his writing; he also served as a game warden for the state of Illinois.
Waterloo married Anna Charlotte Kitton in February 1874. He continued his writing and editorial work until his death from pneumonia in Chicago, Illinois, in 1913.
