Wilkes Journal-Patriot was created in 1906.
In 1774, John Wilkes was elected Lord Mayor of London. He was also elected to represent Middlesex in the House of Commons. Wilkes campaigned for religious tolerance, and in 1776, he introduced the first motion for parliamentary reform. He called for the redistribution of seats from the small corrupt boroughs to the fast growing industrial areas such as Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Sheffield. Although not a supporter of universal suffrage, Wilkes argued that working men should have a share in the power to make laws. During the American War of Independence, Wilkes condemned the English government's policy towards America. He was also a passionate opponent of the harsh criminal code. As Wilkes grew older, he became more conservative.
John Wilkes Booth was the killer of Lincoln.
John Wilkes Booth
President Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth.
Abraham Lincoln
India Wilkes was created in 1936.
Wilkes University was created in 1933.
Annie Wilkes was created in 1987.
Wilkes Bashford was created in 1966.
Ashley Wilkes was created in 1936.
Wilkes-Barre Bullets was created in 1948.
Wilkes-Barre Barons was created in 1914.
Wilkes Community College was created in 1964.
Wilkes-Barre Indians was created in 1949.
Wilkes T. Thrasher Bridge was created in 1955.
North Wilkes High School was created in 1956.
Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room was created in 1943.