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David Wilber
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York |
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| In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875 |
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| Preceded by | Clinton L. Merriam |
| Succeeded by | Henry H. Hathorn |
| Constituency | 20th district |
| In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1881 |
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| Preceded by | Solomon Bundy |
| Succeeded by | Ferris Jacobs Jr. |
| Constituency | 21st congressional district |
| In office March 4, 1887 – April 1, 1890 |
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| Preceded by | John S. Pindar |
| Succeeded by | George Van Horn |
| Constituency | 24th congressional district |
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| Born | October 5, 1820 Quaker Street, Duanesburg, New York |
| Died | April 1, 1890 (aged 69) Oneonta, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
David Wilber (born October 5, 1820 – died April 1, 1890) was an important person in American politics. He served as a U.S. Representative for New York. This means he was elected by people in New York to speak for them in the U.S. Congress. He was a member of the Republican Party.
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David Wilber's Early Life and Work
David Wilber was born on October 5, 1820. His birthplace was near Quaker Street in Duanesburg, New York. Later, he moved with his family to Milford, in Otsego County, New York.
He went to local schools. As he grew up, he worked in several businesses. He was involved in the lumbering trade, which means cutting and selling wood. He also worked in the hop business, growing and selling hops, which are used to make beer. Besides these, he was also a farmer.
Community Leadership and Banking
David Wilber was a leader in his community. He was a member of the board of supervisors for Otsego County several times. This board helps manage the county's affairs. He served in 1858, 1859, 1862, 1865, and 1866.
He also had a role in the railroad industry. He was a director for the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad. This meant he helped make decisions for the railway company. He was also a director at the Second National Bank of Cooperstown. From 1874 to 1890, he was the president of the Wilber National Bank in Oneonta.
David Wilber's Family Life
David Wilber got married on January 1, 1845. His wife's name was Margaret Belinda Jones. They had two sons together. Their sons were named David F. Wilber and George I. Wilber.
David Wilber's Political Career
David Wilber was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the U.S. Congress three different times. Each time, he represented the people of New York.
First Term in Congress
He was first elected to the Forty-third Congress. He served from March 4, 1873, until March 3, 1875. After this term, he decided not to run for re-election in 1874.
Second Term in Congress
However, David Wilber ran for Congress again later. He was elected to the Forty-sixth Congress. His second term lasted from March 4, 1879, to March 3, 1881. Once again, he chose not to seek re-election in 1880.
National Conventions and Third Term
David Wilber was also a delegate to the Republican National Conventions. These are big meetings where the Republican Party chooses its candidate for president. He attended these conventions in 1880 and 1888. In 1886, he moved to Oneonta, New York.
He decided to run for Congress one more time. He was elected as a Republican to the Fiftieth Congress. He then ran for re-election and won a seat in the Fifty-first Congress. Sadly, he was very ill during this time. Because of his poor health, he took his oath of office at his home. He was never able to attend a session of Congress during this last term. He served from March 4, 1887, until his death.
David Wilber's Death
David Wilber passed away on April 1, 1890. He died in Oneonta, New York. He was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, which is also in Oneonta.
See also
- List of United States Congress members who died in office (1790–1899)
