Benjamin Wilson (congressman)

Benjamin Wilson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from West Virginia's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1883
Preceded byJohn James Davis
Succeeded byNathan Goff
Personal details
BornApril 30, 1825
Wilsonburg, Virginia, US
DiedApril 26, 1901(1901-04-26) (aged 75)
Clarksburg, West Virginia, US
PartyDemocratic
Professionlawyer, politician

Benjamin Wilson (April 30, 1825 – April 26, 1901) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician who served as a United States representative from West Virginia (1875–1883) and as an assistant attorney general during the administration of President Grover Cleveland (1885 to 1893).

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