Historical Profile
James Wilson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democratic-Republican
Inactive
James Wilson
Former U.S. Senator for New Jersey
Biography
James Wilson (died 1824) was an American politician who represented New Jersey in the United States Senate from March 1815 to January 1821, during the 14th–16th Congresses. Wilson served as a Democratic-Republican. Wilson died on July 28, 1824.
Key Information
- Full Name: James Jefferson Wilson
- Died: July 28, 1824
- Term Started: March 4, 1815
- Term Ended: January 8, 1821
Service History
- Mar 4, 1815 – Jan 8, 1821 14th–16th Congresses Democratic-Republican New Jersey
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from New Jersey
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Wilson's service:
- John Condit (NJ) 1815–1817
- Mahlon Dickerson (NJ) 1817–1821