John Wilson (Arkansas politician)
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Colonel John Wilson (died 1865) was an American politician. He served as the Speaker of the House of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1836 to 1837. He killed fellow representative Joseph J. Anthony in 1837, being acquitted but expelled from the House. He was later reelected in 1840. Wilson died in Texas in 1865.
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John Wilson | |
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Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
In office 1836 ā December 11, 1837 | |
Governor | James Conway |
Succeeded by | Grandison Royston |
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Died | 1865 Texas |
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