William Wilson (Queensland politician)
| The Hon William Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
|
In office 2 January 1874 – 6 June 1878 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
William Wilson 1832 Fermanagh, Ireland |
| Died |
1903 (aged 70–71) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Nationality | Irish Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Eliza Coutts (m.1858 d.1909) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Religion | Church of England |
William Wilson (1832—1903) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
Politics
William Wilson was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council on 2 January 1874. Although a lifetime appointment, his seat was declared vacant on 6 June 1878.[1]
Personal life
William Wilson had (the now heritage-listed) Wilston House built for him in c. 1876 in Newmarket, Brisbane.[2] He died in Brisbane in 1903 and was buried in Toowong Cemetery.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Part 2.19 - Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860-2012 and the Legislative Council 1860-1922" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2012-2015: The 54th Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ↑ "Wilston House (entry 600344)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ↑ Wilson Wm — Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
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