William Wilson (Upper Canada politician)

William Wilson (July 13, 1789 – July 29, 1847) was a miller, distiller and political figure in Upper Canada. He represented Norfolk in the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada from 1830 to 1834 as a Conservative.

Wilson, born in Quebec (later Upper Canada), lived in Simcoe. He served in the Norfolk militia during the War of 1812, later reaching the rank of captain. He served as a justice of the peace for the London District and later for the Talbot District. Wilson died in Simcoe.

References
  • Johnson, J.K. (1989). Becoming Prominent: Leadership in Upper Canada, 1791-1841. ISBN 0-7735-0641-1.


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