James Wilson

1742–1798

Nationality: American

Historical Period: The 18th Century

James Wilson (1742-1798) signed the Declaration of Independence and was twice elected to the Continental Congress. He played a leading role in the drafting of the US Constitution and eventually became one of the six original justices appointed by George Washington to the United States Supreme Court.

• Author: Collected Works of James Wilson, 2 vols.
• Author: Collected Works of James Wilson, vol. 1
• Author: Collected Works of James Wilson, vol. 2
• Author: Pamphlets on the Constitution of the United States 1787-1788