David Wilmot

David Wilmot
Judge of the United States Court of Claims
In office March 7, 1863 – March 16, 1868
Appointed by	Abraham Lincoln
Preceded by	Seat established by 12 Stat. 765
Succeeded by	Samuel Milligan
United States Senator from Pennsylvania
In office March 14, 1861 – March 3, 1863
Preceded by	Simon Cameron
Succeeded by	Charles R. Buckalew
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 12th district
In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1851
Preceded by	George Fuller
Succeeded by	Galusha A. Grow
Personal details
Born	(1814-01-20)January 20, 1814 Bethany, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	March 16, 1868(1868-03-16) (aged 54) Towanda, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting place	Riverside Cemetery Towanda, Pennsylvania
Political party	Democratic (until 1848) Free Soil (from 1848) Republican (from 1854)
Spouse	Anna Morgan
Children	3
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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.