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Stanyarne Wilson

1860 – 1928

American politician

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About Stanyarne Wilson

Lived 1860 – 1928 (aged 68). Stanyarne Wilson was an American politician and lawyer.

Stanyarne Wilson (January 10, 1860 – February 14, 1928) was a U.S. representative from South Carolina.

Born in Yorkville (now York), South Carolina, Wilson attended King's Mountain Military School and Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar by an act of the legislature in 1880, then being a minor. He settled in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in 1881. Practiced law and was also interested in cotton manufactures, gold mining, iron works, and agriculture. He served as member of the State house of representatives 1884–1886 and 1890–1892. He served in the State senate 1892–1895. He served as member of the State constitutional convention in 1895.

Wilson was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-fourth, Fifty-fifth, and Fifty-sixth Congresses (March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1901). He continued the practice of law in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and later in Richmond, Virginia, where he moved in 1913. He returned to Spartanburg, South Carolina, in January 1928, and died there February 14, 1928. He was interred in Church of the Advent Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Washington and Lee University, King's Mountain Military School
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the State Senate of South Carolina, Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Stanyarne Wilson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Stanyarne Wilson?

American politician (1860-1928)

When was Stanyarne Wilson born?

Stanyarne Wilson was born on 10 January 1860 in York.

When did Stanyarne Wilson die?

Stanyarne Wilson died on 14 February 1928 in Spartanburg.

What was Stanyarne Wilson's occupation?

Stanyarne Wilson was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Stanyarne Wilson?

Stanyarne Wilson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stanyarne Wilson

· Wikidata: Q1337534

· DBpedia: Stanyarne Wilson

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