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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—MissouriRobert WILSON
(1803-1870)
Senate Years of Service:
1862-1863Party: UnionistWILSON, Robert, a Senator
from Missouri; born near Staunton, Va., in November 1803; moved to
Howard County, Mo., in 1820; taught school; probate judge of Howard
County in 1825; clerk of the circuit and county courts 1829-1840;
appointed brigadier general of the State forces in 1837 and served
during the so-called Mormon war; studied law; admitted to the bar
and commenced practice in 1840; moved to Huntsville, Mo.; member,
State house of representatives 1844; moved to Andrew County, Mo.,
in 1852; member, State senate 1854; Union delegate to the State
convention called to determine the attitude on secession in 1861
and elected vice president of the convention, later acting as
president; appointed as a Unionist to the United States Senate to
fill the vacancy caused by the expulsion of Waldo P. Johnson and
served from January 17, 1862, to November 13, 1863, when a
successor was elected; engaged in agricultural pursuits; died in
Marshall, Saline County, Mo., on May 10, 1870; interment in Mount
Mora Cemetery, St. Joseph, Mo.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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