Thomas Wilson (Virginia politician)
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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.
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Thomas Wilson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1813 | |
Preceded by | William McKinley |
Succeeded by | John G. Jackson |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Monongalia County | |
In office 1816 Alongside Ralph Berkshire | |
In office 1799 Alongside John Evans | |
Member of the Virginia Senate from Monongalia, Ohio, Harrison, Wood, Brooke and Randolph Counties | |
In office 1800–1803 | |
Preceded by | John Haymond |
Succeeded by | Philip Doddridge |
Member of the Virginia Senate from Monongalia, Ohio, Randolph and Harrison Counties | |
In office 1792–1795 | |
Preceded by | John Duval |
Succeeded by | John Haymond |
Personal details | |
Born | (1765-09-11)September 11, 1765 Staunton, Virginia Colony, British America |
Died | January 24, 1826(1826-01-24) (aged 60) Morgantown, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Oak Grove Cemetery Morgantown, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Federalist |
Children | Edgar Campbell Wilson |
Relatives | Eugene McLanahan Wilson (grandson) |
Profession | lawyer |
Military service | |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
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