US Congressman. He attended private schools, studied law, and began a practice in 1873. He was also active in banking and other businesses, including serving as Vice President of the First National Bank of Wilson. In 1884 he was his district's unsuccessful Democratic nominee for the US House of Representatives. In 1892 he was elected to the US House of Representatives as a Democrat and served two terms, 1893 to 1897. He ran unsuccessfully for reelection in 1896, afterwards returning to his law practice. Wilson also served as a Trustee of the University of North Carolina.
US Congressman. He attended private schools, studied law, and began a practice in 1873. He was also active in banking and other businesses, including serving as Vice President of the First National Bank of Wilson. In 1884 he was his district's unsuccessful Democratic nominee for the US House of Representatives. In 1892 he was elected to the US House of Representatives as a Democrat and served two terms, 1893 to 1897. He ran unsuccessfully for reelection in 1896, afterwards returning to his law practice. Wilson also served as a Trustee of the University of North Carolina.
Bio by: Bill McKern
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