Education
He graduated from Princeton College in 1785. Then he studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1788, and began practice in Goshen, New New York
He graduated from Princeton College in 1785. Then he studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1788, and began practice in Goshen, New New York
Wilkin served in the Revolutionary War. He entered the State militia and rose through successive grades to the rank of major general. He was an unsuccessful candidate for United States. Senator from New York in 1813.
Wilkin was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the 14th United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Jonathan Fisk.
He took his seat on December 4, 1815. He was re-elected to the 15th United States Congress, and served until March 3, 1819.
He was County Clerk of Orange County from 1819 to 1821, and County Treasurer for several years. He was buried at Slate Hill Cemetery.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1796, 1808 and 1808-1809, and served as Speaker during the latter term. He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1801 to 1804 and from 1811 to 1814. He was a member of the Council of Appointment in 1802, 1811, and 1813.