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John Thomas Wilson
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 11th district |
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| In office March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1873 |
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| Preceded by | Hezekiah S. Bundy |
| Succeeded by | Hezekiah S. Bundy |
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 7th district |
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| In office January 4, 1864 – January 5, 1868 |
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| Preceded by | Benjamin F. Coates |
| Succeeded by | James Emmett |
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| Born | April 16, 1811 Bell, Highland County, Ohio |
| Died | October 6, 1891 (aged 80) Tranquility, Ohio |
| Resting place | Tranquility Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1862 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit |  70th Ohio Infantry |
John Thomas Wilson (born April 16, 1811 – died October 6, 1891) was an important person from Ohio. He was a soldier, a lawyer, and served in the U.S. House of Representatives. This means he helped make laws for the country.
Early Life and Work
John Thomas Wilson was born in a small village called Bell. This village is in a country area of Highland County, Ohio. When he was a child, he did not go to school for very long. He also did not go to college.
Instead, he worked in different jobs. He was involved in buying and selling goods. He also worked in farming.
Military Service
During the American Civil War, John Thomas Wilson joined the army. This war was a big conflict in the United States. He became a first lieutenant on November 2, 1861. A first lieutenant is an officer rank in the army.
He served in the Seventieth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. This was a group of soldiers from Ohio. He was later promoted to the rank of captain. He left the army on November 27, 1862.
Political Career
After his time in the army, John Thomas Wilson became involved in politics. He was a member of the Ohio Senate from 1863 to 1866. The Ohio Senate is part of the state government in Ohio.
He was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives three times. He served in Congress from March 4, 1867, to March 3, 1873.
While in Congress, he led a group called the Committee on Agriculture. This committee worked on issues related to farming. He tried to be re-elected in 1872 but did not win.
Later Life and Legacy
John Thomas Wilson passed away when he was eighty years old. He died in a village called Tranquillity in Adams County, Ohio. He is buried in the Tranquillity Cemetery.
Today, you can visit the John T. Wilson Homestead. This was the home that Wilson built and lived in. It is located in Tranquillity, Ohio.
