Alexander Wilson (Virginia politician)

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Alexander Wilson
Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives
from Virginia's 5th district
In office
December 4, 1804 March 4, 1809
Preceded by Andrew Moore
Succeeded by James Breckinridge
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Botetourt County
In office
1803
Alongside Martin McFerran
Personal details
BornUnknown
DiedUnknown
Political party Democratic-Republican

Alexander Wilson (birth and death dates unknown) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.

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Biography

Born in Virginia, Wilson completed preparatory studies. He served as member of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1803 and 1804.

Wilson was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Eighth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Andrew Moore. He was reelected to the Ninth and Tenth Congresses (December 4, 1804 – March 3, 1809).

Electoral history

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PD-icon.svg This article incorporates  public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress website http://bioguide.congress.gov .

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Andrew Moore
Member of the  U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 5th congressional district

1804–1809
Succeeded by
James Breckinridge

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