Background
Lincoln, William Slosson was born on August 13, 1813 in Berkshire (now Newark Valley), New York, United States.
United States representative politician
Lincoln, William Slosson was born on August 13, 1813 in Berkshire (now Newark Valley), New York, United States.
Born in Berkshire (now Newark Valley), Tioga County, New York, Lincoln attended the common schools. He studied law.
He was admitted to the Barometer He engaged in mercantile pursuits and subsequently in the manufacture of leather. Postmaster of Newark Valley from September 20, 1838, to February 24, 1841, and from December 19, 1844, to September 19, 1866.
He served as supervisor in 1841, 1844, 1865, and 1866.
He was a Justice of the Peace in 1852 and 1855. Lincoln was elected as a Republican to the Fortieth Congress (March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1869).
He was not a candidate for reelection. He engaged in the practice of law in Washington, District of Columbia, until his death on April 21, 1893.
He was interred in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Member United States House