John H. Wilson (Kentucky politician)

John Henry Wilson (January 30, 1846 – January 14, 1923) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.

John Henry Wilson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 11th district
In office March 4, 1889 – March 3, 1893
Member of the Kentucky State Senate
In office 1883–1887
Personal details
Born	(1846-01-30)January 30, 1846 Crab Orchard, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	January 14, 1923(1923-01-14) (aged 76) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Resting place	Barbourville Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Tusculum College
Occupation	Lawyer

Born in Crab Orchard, Kentucky, Wilson pursued preparatory studies. He graduated from Tusculum College in June 1870. After this he studied law.

Wilson was admitted to the bar in September 1871 and commenced practice in Barbourville, Kentucky. He was also greatly interested in agricultural pursuits and the construction of the Dixie Highway. He served as member of the Kentucky State Senate from 1883 to 1887. In 1888, Wilson founded the Loyal Order of Moose as a social club.

Wilson was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-first and Fifty-second Congresses (March 4, 1889 – March 3, 1893). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1892 to the Fifty-third Congress. He resumed the practice of his profession in Barbourville, Kentucky. He died in Louisville, Kentucky, January 14, 1923. He was interred in Barbourville Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "John H. Wilson (id: W000601)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.