Henry Wilson

U.S. Congressperson

1778 – 1826

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Who was Henry Wilson?

Henry Wilson was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Henry Wilson was born in Dauphin, Pennsylvania. He completed preparatory studies, studied law in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was admitted to the bar December 21, 1812, and commenced practice in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He served as prothonotary and clerk of Lehigh County Courts from 1815 to 1821.

Wilson was elected to the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Congresses and served until his death in Allentown in 1826. Interment in Union Cemetery.

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Born
1778
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Harrisburg
Died
Aug 14, 1826
Allentown

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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