James Wilson (Ontario MPP)

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James Wilson
James Wilson MPP.jpg
Ontario MPP
In office
1867–1871
Preceded byRiding established
Succeeded byJohn Fitzgerald Clarke
ConstituencyNorfolk North
Personal details
Born(1810-12-14)December 14, 1810
Carlow, Ireland
DiedMay 14, 1891(1891-05-14) (aged 80)
Bradford, Ontario
Political partyConservative
Spouse(s)
Susanna Shaver
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(m. 1832)​
OccupationPreacher

James Wilson (December 14, 1810 – May 14, 1891) was an Irish-born farmer, Methodist preacher and political figure in Ontario.[1] He represented Norfolk North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1867 to 1871 as a Conservative member.

He was born in Carlow in Ireland, the son of a Methodist preacher who came to Upper Canada in 1817. In 1832, he married Susanna Shaver. Wilson settled in Chinguacousy Township, moving to Townsend Township three years later. In 1846, Wilson built a steam-powered sawmill. He served on the township council for Townsend, also serving as deputy reeve. Wilson was defeated by John Fitzgerald Clarke when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1871.[1] He died in 1891 and was buried at Wilsonville Cemetery in Townsend Township.[2][3][4]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Illustrated historical atlas of the county of Norfolk, Ontario". H.R. Page & Co. 1877. Retrieved December 11, 2010.
  2. ^ "Wilsonville Cemetery - Townsend Township - Norfolk County Ontario".
  3. ^ "Person Details for James Wilson, "Ontario Deaths, 1869-1937 and Overseas Deaths, 1939-1947" — FamilySearch.org". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
  4. ^ "James Wilson (1810-1891) - Find a Grave Memorial". Find a Grave.

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