Wilkeson, Samuel, 1781-1848

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Birth 1781-06-01
Death 1848-07-07

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Judge Samuel Wilkeson was involved in shipping and the manufacture of stoves and engines. He was the first judge of Erie County, an early mayor of Buffalo (1836), and a representative in the State Assembly and Senate. He was instrumental in the construction of Buffalo Harbor and the choice of Buffalo as the western terminus of the Erie Canal, and he was active in the abolitionist movement as a member of the American Colonization Society.

From the description of Samuel Wilkeson papers, 1817-1836. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 182723899

From the description of Subscription papers, 1836 Jun. 21 and Aug. 1. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 59758289

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  • Political campaigns
  • Cemeteries
  • Judges
  • Mayors

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  • Buffalo Harbor (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--Buffalo (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--Buffalo (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--Buffalo (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)

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