James Wilson I (New Hampshire politician)

Summary

James Wilson (August 16, 1766 – January 4, 1839) was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire, father of James Wilson (1797-1881).

James Wilson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Hampshire's At-large district
In office
March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1811
Preceded byClement Storer
Succeeded byGeorge Sullivan
Personal details
Born(1766-08-15)August 15, 1766
Peterborough, New Hampshire
DiedJanuary 4, 1839(1839-01-04) (aged 72)
Keene, New Hampshire, U.S.

Born in Peterborough, New Hampshire, Wilson attended Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, and graduated from Harvard University in 1789. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1792, commencing practice in Peterborough. He served as member of the State House of Representatives between 1803–1808 and 1812–1814.

Wilson was elected as a Federalist to the Eleventh Congress (March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1811). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1810 and resumed the practice of law, moving to Keene, New Hampshire, in 1815.

He died in Keene, January 4, 1839, and was interred in Woodland Cemetery.

References edit

  • United States Congress. "James Wilson I (id: W000592)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Hampshire's At-large congressional district

1809-1811
Succeeded by