James Wilson (New Zealand politician, born 1814)

James Wilson (18141898) was a New Zealand farmer and politician. He was born in Prestwick, Ayrshire, Scotland in 1814.[1] He was a member of the Southland Provincial Council representing the Waihopai electorate from 1861–1867 and again from 1869–1870, and the Waianiwa electorate from 1867–1869.[2] He served on the Council's executive from 1869–1870[3] and was the Council's speaker from 1864 to 1869,[4] and was briefly Deputy Superintendent from July to September 1870.[4]

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