David Wills (Gettysburg)
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David Wills was the instigator of the Gettysburg National Cemetery and Lincoln's dedicatory address given there | |
| Born | February 3, 1831 |
| Died | October 27, 1894 (aged 63) |
| Alma mater | Gettysburg College |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
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David Wills (February 3, 1831 – October 27, 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.