American politician (1765–1826)
Thomas Wilson
In office Preceded by William McKinley Succeeded by John G. Jackson In office In office In office Preceded by John Haymond Succeeded by Philip Doddridge In office Preceded by John Duval Succeeded by John Haymond
Born (1765-09-11 ) September 11, 1765Staunton , Virginia Colony , British America Died January 24, 1826(1826-01-24) (aged 60)Morgantown , Virginia , U.S. Resting place Oak Grove Cemetery Political party Federalist Children Edgar Campbell Wilson Relatives Eugene McLanahan Wilson (grandson) Profession lawyer Battles/wars War of 1812
Thomas Wilson (September 11, 1765 – January 24, 1826) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia , father of Edgar Campbell Wilson and grandfather of Eugene McLanahan Wilson .
Early life
Wilson was born in Staunton in the Colony of Virginia , and studied law there.
Career
He was admitted to the bar on September 21, 1789, and commenced practice in Morgantown, Virginia (now West Virginia ). He served as member of the Virginia Senate from 1792 to 1795 and in the Virginia House of Delegates in 1799 and 1800. He was again a member of the Virginia Senate 1800–1804.
Wilson was elected as a Federalist to the Twelfth Congress (March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1813) defeating Democratic-Republican William McKinley. He was again a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1816 and 1817, after which he resumed the practice of law.
Death
He died in Morgantown, Virginia (now West Virginia ) on January 24, 1826, and was interred in Oak Grove Cemetery in Morgantown.
Sources
public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
