Washington F. Willcox
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Washington F. Willcox | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1889 – March 3, 1893 | |
Preceded by | Carlos French |
Succeeded by | James P. Pigott |
Personal details | |
Born | Killingworth, Connecticut, U.S. | August 22, 1834
Died | March 8, 1909 Chester, Connecticut, U.S. | (aged 74)
Resting place | Fountain Hill Cemetery |
Education | Yale Law School |
Washington Frederick Willcox (August 22, 1834 – March 8, 1909) was an American businessman and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Connecticut from 1889 to 1893.
Biography
Born in
Political career
He served as member of the
Congress
Willcox was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-first and Fifty-second Congresses (March 4, 1889 – March 3, 1893). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1892.
Later career
He resumed the practice of law in Deep River, and also engaged in banking. From 1897 to 1905 he served on the state Railroad Commission.
Death and burial
He died at his home in Chester, Connecticut, March 8, 1909, and was buried at Fountain Hill Cemetery in Deep River.
References
- United States Congress. "Washington F. Willcox (id: W000480)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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