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John Frank Wilson
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| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona Territory | |
| In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1905 |
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| Preceded by | Marcus A. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Marcus A. Smith |
| In office March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1901 |
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| Preceded by | Marcus A. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Marcus A. Smith |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
| In office 1877–1878 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1846 Pulaski, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | April 7, 1911 (aged 64) Prescott, Arizona Territory |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Rhuhama (Alabama) College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Rank | lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | Company B, First Battalion, Volunteer Infantry |
John Frank Wilson (May 7, 1846 – April 7, 1911) was an important political leader. He served as a representative, called a Delegate, for the Territory of Arizona in the United States Congress.
Wilson was born in 1846 near Pulaski, Tennessee. Later, his family moved to Alabama. He went to local schools and also attended Rhuhama College in Alabama.
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Early Life and Military Service
Joining the Confederate Army
During the American Civil War, John Frank Wilson joined the Confederate States Army. He was part of Company B, First Battalion, Volunteer Infantry. He served under General Hindman until 1863.
Rising Through the Ranks
After 1863, Wilson became a lieutenant colonel. This was a high rank in the army. His military service ended after the war.
Legal and Political Career in Arkansas
Becoming a Lawyer
After the war, Wilson decided to study law. He worked hard and was allowed to practice law in 1866. He started his law career in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Serving in Arkansas Government
Wilson became involved in politics in Arkansas.
- He was a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1877 to 1878.
- He also served as a prosecuting attorney for the fourth judicial district from 1885 to 1886. This job involved representing the government in court cases.
Moving to Arizona and Further Service
Settling in Prescott, Arizona
In 1887, John Frank Wilson moved to the Territory of Arizona. He chose to live in Prescott and continued his law practice there.
Key Roles in Arizona
Wilson quickly became an important figure in Arizona politics.
- In 1891, he was part of the group that wrote the territory's constitution. This was a very important job.
- From 1893 to 1895, he was a probate judge for Yavapai County. This meant he handled legal matters like wills and estates.
- He also attended the Democratic National Convention in 1896. This is where the Democratic Party chooses its candidate for president.
- From 1896 to 1897, Governor Franklin appointed him as the attorney general for the Territory of Arizona. This made him the chief legal officer for the territory.
Representing Arizona in Congress
Serving as a Delegate
John Frank Wilson was elected as a Democrat to the United States Congress. He served as a Delegate for the Territory of Arizona.
- He was a Delegate in the Fifty-sixth Congress from March 4, 1899, to March 3, 1901.
- He was elected again to the Fifty-eighth Congress. He served from March 4, 1903, to March 3, 1905.
Later Life and Passing
Wilson chose not to run for re-election in 1900 and 1904. After his time in Congress, he went back to working as a lawyer. He passed away in Prescott, Arizona, on April 7, 1911. He was buried in Mountain View Cemetery.
