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William Wilson
Democrat · House · West Virginia · 1883–1895
William Wilson was a Democratic U.S. representative from West Virginia, serving 1883–1895. Cast 1,406 votes and missed 36.8%.
- Years in Congress
- 7
- Votes missed
- 36.8%
- Born
- 1843
- Died
- 1900
Biography
William Lyne Wilson (May 3, 1843 – October 17, 1900) was an American politician and lawyer from West Virginia. A Bourbon Democrat, he was elected to the United States Congress in 1882 and served six terms of office, ending in 1895.
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Terms in office
- House, West Virginia, 2nd District1883–1895 · Democrat
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Capitol Receipts, “William Wilson (D-WV), House 1883–1895,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/W000623/william-wilson (accessed 2026-10-13).