Thomas Wilson (Pennsylvania)

Wilson had a contract to supply the western forts of the United States from Niagara Falls to New Orleans. In 1805 he was also active in shipbuilding in Erie, Pennsylvania. In addition, he built ships for trade on the Great Lakes.

In 1808 he was town clerk of Erie and 1809-1812 treasurer of Erie County. In 1811 Wilson county commissioner was. In addition, he was also active as a magistrate ( justice of the peace ).

Wilson was elected as a Republican to Congress for the vacant seat of retiring Abner Lacock neuzubesetzen. He represented the state of Pennsylvania on May 4, 1813 to March 3, 1817 the House of Representatives of the United States. Following Wilson was from 1817 to 1820 a member of the House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.