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 7071)
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

  1. "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.
  2. "Wilston House (entry 600344)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  3. Wilson Wm Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
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