Theodore Stark Wilkinson (Louisiana politician)

Theodore Stark Wilkinson (December 18, 1847 February 1, 1921) was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives representing the state of Louisiana. He served two terms as a Democrat.

Theodore Stark Wilkinson
Member of the United States House of Representatives
In office
1887–1891
Preceded byLouis St. Martin
Succeeded byAdolph Meyer
ConstituencyLouisiana's 1st district
Personal details
Born(1847-12-18)December 18, 1847
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
DiedFebruary 1, 1921(1921-02-01) (aged 73)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Political partyDemocratic
OccupationPlantation owner, politician

Wilkinson was born on Point Celeste plantation in Plaquemines Parish. He also ran unsuccessfully for governor of Louisiana in 1898. He died from heart failure in New Orleans on February 1, 1921.[1]

References

  1. "Col. Theodore S. Wilkinson Dead". Pointe Coupee Banner. February 5, 1921. p. 1. Retrieved January 3, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Louis St. Martin
United States Representative for the 1st Congressional District of Louisiana
1887-1891
Succeeded by
Adolph Meyer


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