Eugene M. Wilson
American politician (1833–1890) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eugene McLanahan Wilson (December 25, 1833 – April 10, 1890) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician who served in various legal and political offices in Minnesota including as a member of Congress and as the fifth and seventh mayor of Minneapolis.
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Eugene McLanahan Wilson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1869 – March 3, 1871 | |
Preceded by | Ignatius L. Donnelly |
Succeeded by | John T. Averill |
5th Mayor of Minneapolis | |
In office April 9, 1872 – April 8, 1873 | |
Preceded by | Eli B. Ames |
Succeeded by | George A. Brackett |
7th Mayor of Minneapolis | |
In office April 14, 1874 – April 13, 1875 | |
Preceded by | George A. Brackett |
Succeeded by | Orlando C. Merriman |
Personal details | |
Born | (1833-12-25)December 25, 1833 Morgantown, Virginia, U.S. (now West Virginia) |
Died | April 10, 1890(1890-04-10) (aged 56) Nassau, British West Indies (now The Bahamas) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Kimball (m. 1865) |
Children | 4 |
Parent |
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Relatives | Thomas Wilson (grandfather) |
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