Joshua Wilson (January 29, 1797 – February 27, 1885) was an American politician and physician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1860 to 1861 and 1865 to 1867.
Joshua Wilson | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1865–1867 | |
| In office 1860–1861 Serving with William F. Bayless and Richard B. McCoy | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 1797 Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | February 27, 1885 (aged 88) Abingdon, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Carmel Methodist Episcopal Church near Emmorton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Miss Lee (died) |
| Children | 8 |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland School of Medicine |
| Occupation |
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Early life edit
Joshua Wilson was born on January 29, 1797, in Harford County, Maryland. He graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine.[1]
Career edit
In 1819, Wilson made a ride on horseback with Thomas Chew, Tobias Stansbury and Benjamin Rusk to New Orleans to find a location to practice medicine. He chose to practice medicine in Harford County and would practice for 64 years.[1]
Wilson was elected as county commissioner in 1853 and 1857.[1] Wilson served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1860 to 1861.[1][2][3] He ran for re-election in the 1861 election, but lost.[4] He served again from 1865 to 1867.[1][2][5][6]
Personal life edit
Wilson married Miss Lee. His wife predeceased him. Wilson had four sons and three daughters, including William, David J., Ralph L., Henry C., Mrs. B. Peyton Brown and Mrs. E. Hall Richardson.[1]
At a later age, Wilson fell and could no longer walk on one leg.[1] Wilson died on February 27, 1885, at his home in Abingdon. He was buried at Mount Carmel Methodist Episcopal Church near Emmorton.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Death of Dr. Joshua Wilson". The Aegis and Intelligencer. April 3, 1885. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Harford County Election Returns---Official". The Aegis and Intelligencer. November 11, 1864. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Harford County Election Returns". The Southern Aegis. November 19, 1959. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Harford County Returns---Official". The Southern Aegis. November 16, 1861. p. 3. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Harford County Election Results---Official". The Aegis and Intelligencer. November 11, 1864. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Election Returns for Harford County". The Aegis and Intelligencer. November 9, 1866. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
