Henry Wilson (Pennsylvania politician)

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 byDaniel Udree
Succeeded byWilliam Addams, Jacob Krebs
Personal details
Born1778
Dauphin, Pennsylvania
DiedAugust 14, 1826(1826-08-14) (aged 47–48)
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Resting placeUnion Cemetery

Biography

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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

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

Death and burial

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

See also

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Sources

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  • United States Congress. "Henry Wilson (id: W000584)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • The Political Graveyard
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district

1823–1826
1823–1825 alongside: Daniel Udree

1825–1826 alongside: William Addams

Succeeded by