Wilson, William Lyne
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1843 - 1900
Biography
During the Civil War, Wilson enlisted in the Confederate Army and served as a private in the 12th Virginia Cavalry. He earned a LL.B. from George Washington University in 1867. He served as a Congressman from West Virginia from 1883-1895 and as postmaster general from 1895-1897. He was President of Washington and Lee University from 1897-1900. See DAB; Crenshaw, II, 210-65.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
William McLaughlin Papers
Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0044
Scope and Contents
This collection contains items of Judge William McLaughlin, including letters from Henry D. Campbell and William L. Wilson. Many concern awarding of honorary degrees and elections to the Board of Trustees of Washington and Lee, of which McLaughlin was rector (1888-1898). The collection also contains legal certificates and his papers, including his Confederate Army Commission dated October 7, 1862. Also included is a copy of his death from the minutes of the Board of Trustees of Washington...
Dates:
Inclusive 1851-1898
Filtered By
- Subject: Military appointments X