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James Wilson (Founding Father)
Founding Father of the United States (1742–1798)
James Wilson | |
|---|---|
| In office October 5, 1789 – August 21, 1798[1] | |
| Nominated by | George Washington |
| Preceded by | Seat established |
| Succeeded by | Bushrod Washington |
| Born | (1742-09-14)September 14, 1742 Carskerdo Farm, Fife, Scotland, Great Britain |
| Died | August 21, 1798(1798-08-21) (aged 55) Edenton, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse(s) | Rachel Bird (m. 1771; died 1786)Hannah Gray (m. 1793) |
| Education | University of St Andrews University of Glasgow University of Edinburgh |
| Signature | |
| Allegiance | United Colonies of North America |
| Branch/service | Continental Army |
| Years of service | 1775–1783 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | 4th Pennsylvania Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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