David Wilmot

David Wilmot (January 20, 1814 – March 16, 1868) was an American politician and judge. He served as Representative and a Senator for Pennsylvania and as a judge of the Court of Claims. He is best known for being the prime sponsor and eponym of the Wilmot Proviso, a failed proposal to ban the expansion of slavery to western lands gained in the Mexican Cession. A notable member of the anti-slavery Free Soil Party, Wilmot later was instrumental in establishing the Republican Party in Pennsylvania.

This article is about the politician. For the actor, see David Wilmot (actor).
"Senator Wilmot" redirects here. For the Wisconsin State Senate member, see Gilead J. Wilmot.

David Wilmot
Judge of the United States Court of Claims
In office
March 7, 1863 – March 16, 1868
Appointed byAbraham Lincoln
Preceded bySeat established by 12 Stat. 765
Succeeded bySamuel Milligan
United States Senator
from Pennsylvania
In office
March 14, 1861 – March 3, 1863
Preceded bySimon Cameron
Succeeded byCharles R. Buckalew
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 12th district
In office
March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1851
Preceded byGeorge Fuller
Succeeded byGalusha A. Grow
Personal details
Born(1814-01-20)January 20, 1814
Bethany, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 16, 1868(1868-03-16) (aged 54)
Towanda, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeRiverside Cemetery
Towanda, Pennsylvania
Political partyDemocratic (until 1848)
Free Soil (from 1848)
Republican (from 1854)
SpouseAnna Morgan
Children3
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