William Wilson (Queensland politician)
William Wilson (1832—1903) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
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 |
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]
References
- "Part 2.15 – Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860–2017 and the Legislative Council 1860–1922" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2015–2017: The 55th Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Archived from the original on 26 April 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2015.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
- "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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