Biography

"also known as James W. Wilkin — of Goshen, Orange County, N.Y. Born in Wallkill, Orange County, N.Y., 1762. Democrat. Served in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War; lawyer; member of New York state assembly from Orange County, 1795-96, 1807-09; member of New York state senate Middle District, 1800-04, 1810-14; member of New York council of appointment, 1802; U.S. Representative from New York 6th District, 1815-19; Orange County Clerk, 1819-21; Orange County Treasurer. Died in Goshen, Orange County, N.Y., February 23, 1845 (age about 82 years). Interment at Slate Hill Cemetery, Goshen, N.Y."