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
Died1903 (aged 70–71)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Resting placeToowong Cemetery
NationalityIrish Australian
SpouseEliza Coutts (m.1858 d.1909)
OccupationBusinessman

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 2.15 – 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.
  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.