Isaac Wilson

Background

Wilson, Isaac was born on June 25, 1780 in Middlebury, Vermont, United States.

Career

Wilson served in the War of 1812 as a captain of Cavalry. He removed to Batavia, New New York He was a member from Genesee County of the New York State Assembly in 1816–1817.

He was First Judge of the Genesee County Court from 1821 to 1823.

Wilson was declared elected as a Democratic-Republican to the 18th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1823, to January 7, 1824, when he was succeeded by Parmenio Adams. Wilson took his seat when Congress met on December 1, 1823, but Adams contested Wilson"s election, because the election inspectors had made mistakes when certifying the returns.

Wilson was again First Judge of the Genesee County Court from 1830 to 1836. Afterwards he removed to Head of the Big Woods in Illinois.

At Wilson"s suggestion, the place was renamed Batavia, Illinois, after his former home.

He was appointed Postmaster of Batavia on February 6, 1841, and served until July 21, 1846, when his successor was appointed. He was buried at the East Batavia Cemetery in Batavia, Illinois.

Achievements

• Isaac Wilson has been listed as a noteworthy congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

He was a member of the New York State Senate (Western Doctorate) from 1818 to 1821.