Background
Wilson, James was born on April 28, 1779 in Millerstown (now Fairfield), Pennsylvania, United States.
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James Wilson
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Education
He attended the common schools and learned the trade of cabinetmaker.
Career
He engaged in mercantile pursuits and also interested in the real estate business. He was a justice of the peace from 1811 to 1822. Wilson was elected to the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth Congresses.
He was again a justice of the peace from 1830 to 1859.
He died in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.
Achievements
Membership
Member United States House
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Born
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Died
July 19, 1868 (aged 89) -
Resting place
Buried Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg. -
Nationality
United States -
Political Party
Democratic party