Henry Wilson (Pennsylvania politician)

For other people named Henry Wilson, see Henry Wilson (disambiguation).

Henry Wilson (1778 – August 14, 1826) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1823 until his death in 1826.

Henry Wilson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 7th district
In office March 4, 1823 – August 14, 1826
Preceded by	Daniel Udree
Succeeded by	William Addams, Jacob Krebs
Personal details
Born	1778 Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Died	August 14, 1826(1826-08-14) (aged 47–48) Allentown, Pennsylvania
Resting place	Union Cemetery

Biography

Henry Wilson was born in Dauphin, Pennsylvania. He completed preparatory studies, studied law in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was admitted to the bar December 21, 1812, and commenced practice in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He served as prothonotary and clerk of Lehigh County Courts from 1815 to 1821.

Congress

Wilson was elected to the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Congresses and served until his death in Allentown in 1826.

Death and burial

After his death on August 14, 1826, his body was interred in Union Cemetery.

See also

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1790–1899)

Sources

• United States Congress. "Henry Wilson (id: W000584)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• The Political Graveyard