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Robert Patterson Clark Wilson

1834 – 1916

American politician

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About Robert Patterson Clark Wilson

Lived 1834 – 1916 (aged 82). Robert Patterson Clark Wilson was an American politician and lawyer.

Robert Patterson Clark Wilson (August 8, 1834 – December 21, 1916) was a U.S. representative from Missouri.

Born in Boonville, Missouri, Wilson moved with his parents to Platte County. He attended William Jewell College, Liberty, Missouri, and was graduated from Centre College, Danville, Kentucky, in 1853. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1854 and commenced practice in Seguin, Texas, in 1855. He returned to Missouri in 1858. He moved to Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1860. He was a member of the first Kansas House of Representatives from March to June 4, 1861. He returned to Missouri in 1861. He served as member of the Missouri House of Representatives in 1871 and 1872 and served as Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives both years. He served as member of the Missouri State Senate in 1879 and 1880. He served as delegate to the 1888 Democratic National Convention. He served as president of the school board of Platte City, Missouri.

Wilson was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-first Congress. He was reelected to the Fifty-second Congress and served from December 2, 1889, to March 3, 1893. He served as chairman of the Committee on Pensions (Fifty-second Congress). He resumed the practice of his profession in Platte City, Missouri. He died in Kansas City, Missouri, December 21, 1916. He was interred in Marshall Cemetery, Platte City, Missouri.

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Education
Centre College, William Jewell College
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the Kansas House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of Missouri, Member of the Missouri House of Representatives

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Patterson Clark Wilson?

American politician (1834-1916)

When was Robert Patterson Clark Wilson born?

Robert Patterson Clark Wilson was born on 8 August 1834 in Boonville.

When did Robert Patterson Clark Wilson die?

Robert Patterson Clark Wilson died on 21 December 1916 in Kansas City.

What was Robert Patterson Clark Wilson's occupation?

Robert Patterson Clark Wilson was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Robert Patterson Clark Wilson?

Robert Patterson Clark Wilson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Patterson Clark Wilson

· Wikidata: Q2158457

· DBpedia: Robert P. C. Wilson

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