David Wilmot
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This article is about the politician. For the actor, see David Wilmot (actor).
"Senator Wilmot" redirects here. For the Wisconsin State Senate member, see Gilead J. Wilmot.
David Wilmot (January 20, 1814 – March 16, 1868) was an American politician and judge. He served as Representative and a Senator for Pennsylvania and as a judge of the Court of Claims. He is best known for being the prime sponsor and eponym of the Wilmot Proviso, a failed proposal to ban the expansion of slavery to western lands gained in the Mexican Cession. A notable member of the anti-slavery Free Soil Party, Wilmot later was instrumental in establishing the Republican Party in Pennsylvania.
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David Wilmot | |
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Judge of the United States Court of Claims | |
In office March 7, 1863 – March 16, 1868 | |
Appointed by | Abraham Lincoln |
Preceded by | Seat established by 12 Stat. 765 |
Succeeded by | Samuel Milligan |
United States Senator from Pennsylvania | |
In office March 14, 1861 – March 3, 1863 | |
Preceded by | Simon Cameron |
Succeeded by | Charles R. Buckalew |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 12th district | |
In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1851 | |
Preceded by | George Fuller |
Succeeded by | Galusha A. Grow |
Personal details | |
Born | (1814-01-20)January 20, 1814 Bethany, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | March 16, 1868(1868-03-16) (aged 54) Towanda, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Resting place | Riverside Cemetery Towanda, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Democratic (until 1848) Free Soil (from 1848) Republican (from 1854) |
Spouse | Anna Morgan |
Children | 3 |
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