Edgar Campbell Wilson (October 18, 1800 – April 24, 1860) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, son of Thomas Wilson and father of Eugene McLanahan Wilson.

Edgar C. Wilson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 21st district
In office
March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835
Preceded byLewis Maxwell
Succeeded byWilliam S. Morgan
Personal details
Born
Edgar Campbell Wilson

(1800-10-18)October 18, 1800
Morgantown, Virginia, U.S.
DiedApril 24, 1860(1860-04-24) (aged 59)
Morgantown, Virginia, U.S.
Resting placeOak Grove Cemetery
Morgantown, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyAnti-Jacksonian Party
ChildrenEugene McLanahan Wilson
Parent
Profession

Early life

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Edgar C. Wilson was born in Morgantown, Virginia (now West Virginia). Wilson completed preparatory studies and studied law.

Career

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He was admitted to the bar June 24, 1832, and commenced practice in Morgantown.

Wilson was elected as an Anti-Jacksonian to the Twenty-third Congress (March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835). After he was unsuccessful in his reelection bid in 1834 to the Twenty-fourth Congress, he resumed the practice of law in Morgantown. He was appointed prosecuting attorney in the circuit court of Marion County in 1842.

Death

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He died in Morgantown on April 24, 1860. He was interred in Oak Grove Cemetery in Morgantown.

Sources

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  • United States Congress. "Edgar C. Wilson (id: W000574)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 21st congressional district

1833–1835
Succeeded by