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John Wilson

1777 – 1848

American politician from Massachusetts

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Lived 1777 – 1848 (aged 71). John Wilson was an American lawyer, military officer and politician.

John Wilson (January 10, 1777 – August 9, 1848) was a U.S. representative from Massachusetts.

Born in Peterborough, New Hampshire, Wilson graduated from Harvard University in 1799. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1802 at Peterborough, New Hampshire, and commenced practice in Belfast in Massachusetts' District of Maine. He served as a captain in the State militia.

Wilson was elected as a Federalist to the Thirteenth Congress (March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1815). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1814 to the Fourteenth Congress. He resumed the practice of his profession in Belfast. He was elected to the Fifteenth 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 in Belfast, Maine, August 9, 1848. He was interred in Grove Cemetery.

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Birth century
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Education
Harvard University
Positions held
United States representative

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Wilson?

American politician from Massachusetts (1777-1848)

When was John Wilson born?

John Wilson was born on 10 January 1777 in Peterborough.

When did John Wilson die?

John Wilson died on 9 August 1848 in Belfast.

What was John Wilson's occupation?

John Wilson was a lawyer, military officer and politician.

What nationality was John Wilson?

John Wilson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Wilson

· Wikidata: Q1702188

· DBpedia: John Wilson (Massachusetts politician)

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