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Emanuel Willis Wilson


Aug 11, 1844

Emanuel Willis Wilson was born at Harpers Ferry

1869

Emanuel Wilson was admitted to the bar

Other events that happened on or around 1869

Nov 05, 1872

Emanuel Wilson was elected to the state senate

Other events that happened on or around November 05, 1872

Apr 27, 1874

Emanuel Wilson married Henrietta S. Cotton

1877

Emanuel Wilson began serving in the House of Delegates

Other events that happened on or around 1877

1880

Emanuel Wilson was elected speaker of the House of Delegates

Other events that happened on or around 1880

1881

Emanuel Wilson finished his service in the House of Delegates

Other events that happened on or around 1881

1884

Emanuel Willis Wilson succeeded into the governorship

Other events that happened on or around 1884

1887

Emanuel Willis Wilson worked with group of legislators to block reelection of Johnson N. Camden to the U.S. Senate

1889

Emanuel Wilson's term as governor expired

1889

Emanuel Wilson advocated antitrust legislation and increased immigration into the state

Other events that happened on or around 1889

1891

Emanuel Wilson authored a new election law

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May 28, 1905

Emanuel Wilson died


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