Thomas Wilson (Virginia politician)

Thomas Wilson (September 11, 1765 – January 24, 1826) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, father of Edgar Campbell Wilson and grandfather of Eugene McLanahan Wilson.

Thomas Wilson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 1st district
In office March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1813
Preceded by	William McKinley
Succeeded by	John G. Jackson
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Monongalia County
In office 1816 Alongside Ralph Berkshire
In office 1799 Alongside John Evans
Member of the Virginia Senate from Monongalia, Ohio, Harrison, Wood, Brooke and Randolph Counties
In office 1800–1803
Preceded by	John Haymond
Succeeded by	Philip Doddridge
Member of the Virginia Senate from Monongalia, Ohio, Randolph and Harrison Counties
In office 1792–1795
Preceded by	John Duval
Succeeded by	John Haymond
Personal details
Born	(1765-09-11)September 11, 1765 Staunton, Virginia
Died	January 24, 1826(1826-01-24) (aged 60) Morganton, Virginia
Political party	Federalist
Profession	lawyer
Military service
Battles/wars	War of 1812

Biography

Wilson was born in Staunton, Virginia, and studied law there. He was admitted to the bar on September 21, 1789, and commenced practice in Morgantown, Virginia (now West Virginia). He served as member of the Virginia Senate from 1792 to 1795 and in the Virginia House of Delegates in 1799 and 1800. He was again a member of the Virginia Senate 1800–1804.

Wilson was elected as a Federalist to the Twelfth Congress (March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1813) defeating Democratic-Republican William McKinley. He was again a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1816 and 1817, after which he resumed the practice of law.

He died in Morgantown, January 24, 1826 and was interred in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Thomas Wilson (id: W000615)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by William McKinley	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 1st congressional district 1811–1813	Succeeded by John G. Jackson

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