William_S._Lincoln

William S. Lincoln

William S. Lincoln

American politician (1813–1893)


William Slosson Lincoln (August 13, 1813 – April 21, 1893) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

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Early life

William Slosson Lincoln was born on August 13, 1813, in Berkshire (now Newark Valley), Tioga County, New York, to Otis Lincoln. His father owner a lumber business, saw and grist mills and a tannery. Lincoln attended the common schools. He studied law and was admitted to the bar.[1][2]

Career

Lincoln worked in mercantile, lumbering and tanning businesses with his father.[1][2]

He was postmaster of Newark Valley from September 20, 1838, to February 24, 1841, and from December 19, 1844, to September 19, 1866. He served as supervisor in 1841, 1844, 1865, and 1866. He was justice of the peace in 1852 and 1855.[1]

Lincoln was a Democrat prior to the war.[2] He was elected as a Republican to the Fortieth Congress from March 4, 1867, to March 3, 1869. He was not a candidate for reelection.[1] He engaged in the practice of law in Washington, D.C., until his death.[1][3]

Personal life

Grave of Lincoln at Oak Hill Cemetery

Lincoln married Helen Burbank. They had one daughter, Mrs. Sidney A. Kent.[3]

Lincoln died on April 21, 1893, at his home at 1714 Massachusetts Avenue in Washington, D.C. He was interred in Oak Hill Cemetery in Washington, D.C.[1][3]


Sources

  1. "Lincoln, William Slosson". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  2. Kingman, Leroy W., ed. (1900). Our County and Its People: A Memorial History of Tioga County, New York. W. A. Fergusson & Co. pp. 546–547. Retrieved December 23, 2023 via Archive.org.Open access icon
  3. "W. S. Lincoln of Washington Dead". Chicago Tribune. April 22, 1893. p. 5. Retrieved December 23, 2023 via Newspapers.com.Open access icon

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