Wilkins, William D. (William Duncan), 1826-1882

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B. in Carlisle, Pa., Dec. 20, 1779; stud.law; admit to the bar 1791; pres. of Bank of Pittsburgh; pres.of common council, 1816-19; member of State legisl. 1820; pres. judge, 5. judicial distr., Penn. 1821-24; judge of U.S. distr. court, W. Pa., 1824-31; U.S.Senator, Mar. 4, 1831-June 30, 1834; minister to Russia, 1834-35; member of Congress, Mar. 4, 1843-Feb.14, 1844; Secretary of War, Feb. 20, 1844-Mar. 6, 1845; State Senator, 1855-62; Major-general home guard, 1862; died in Homewood, Pa., June 23,1865. (from Biographical Congressional Directory) (blue index cards)

From the description of William D. Wilkins papers, 1791-1922 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 495987910

U.S. Army officer and lawyer.

From the description of William D. Wilkins papers, 1847-1863 (bulk 1861-1863). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70983089
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creatorOf Wilkins, William D., 1826-1882. William D. Wilkins papers, 1791-1922 Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library
creatorOf Wilkins, William D., 1827-1882. Diary, 1862. Clarke Historical Library
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