David Wills (Gettysburg), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

David Wills (Gettysburg)

American lawyer associated with the National Cemetery at Gettysburg

Date of Birth: 03-Feb-1831

Place of Birth: Menallen Township, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 25-Oct-1894

Profession: lawyer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About David Wills (Gettysburg)

  • David Wills (February 3, 1831 – October 25, 1894) was the principal figure in the establishment of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
  • As a result of his efforts, the Gettysburg Address was given by Abraham Lincoln.
  • Wills was Lincoln's host while in Gettysburg, and the Gettysburg Address was completed in the large upstairs bedroom occupied by the President during his brief stay in the town.

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