John L. Wilson

John Lockwood Wilson (August 7, 1850–November 6, 1912) was an American lawyer and politician from the U.S. states of Indiana and Washington. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1889-1895) and U.S. Senate (1895-1899) Wilson was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, the son of James Wilson, a U.S. Representative. He attended the common schools and was a messenger during the American Civil War. Wilson graduated from Wabash College in Crawford... more

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  • Aug 7, 1850

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  • Nov 6, 1912 (age 62 years)

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