Morton Smith Wilkinson

Morton Smith Wilkinson (born January 22, 1819) was a Republican politician who represented the state of Minnesota in the United States Congress during the mid-nineteenth century. Serving as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, he held office as the representative for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District. His tenure in Congress began on December 5, 1859, and concluded on March 3, 1871, spanning a total of two terms in the House.

Wilkinson’s congressional service placed him among the early federal lawmakers from Minnesota, which had only recently achieved statehood. As a Republican representative, he participated in national legislative affairs during a formative period in both Minnesota’s and the nation’s political development. Identified in historical records as a former member of Congress, Morton Smith Wilkinson is recognized primarily for his role as Representative for Minnesota’s 1st District from 1859 to 1871.