John Wilson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromMassachusetts | |
| In office March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1815 | |
| Preceded by | new seat |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Rice |
| Constituency | 18th district |
| In office March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1819 | |
| Preceded by | James Carr |
| Succeeded by | Martin Kinsley |
| Constituency | 17th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1777 |
| Died | August 4, 1848(1848-08-04) (aged 71) |
| Resting place | Grove Cemetery |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Profession | Attorney |
John Wilson (January 10, 1777 – August 9, 1848) was aU.S. Representative fromMassachusetts.
Born inPeterborough, New Hampshire, Wilson graduated fromHarvard University in 1799.He studiedlaw.He wasadmitted to the bar in 1802 atPeterborough, New Hampshire, and commenced practice inBelfast in Massachusetts'District of Maine.He served as a captain in the State militia.
Wilson was elected as aFederalist to theThirteenth Congress (March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1815).He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1814 to theFourteenth Congress.He resumed the practice of his profession in Belfast.He was elected to theFifteenth Congress (March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1819).He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1818.He engaged in the practice of law until his death inBelfast, Maine, August 9, 1848.He was interred inGrove Cemetery.
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by New District | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromMassachusetts's 18th congressional district (Maine district) March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1815 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromMassachusetts's 17th congressional district (Maine district) March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1819 | Succeeded by |
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