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 by | John James Davis |
| Succeeded by | Nathan Goff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1825 Wilsonburg, Virginia, US |
| Died | April 26, 1901 (aged 75) Clarksburg, West Virginia, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | lawyer, 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).