Andrew Heron Wilson

The Hon
Andrew Wilson
Member of the Queensland Legislative Council
In office
19 September 1883  29 August 1906
Personal details
Born Andrew Heron Wilson
(1844-08-24)24 August 1844
Ayr, Scotland
Died 29 August 1906(1906-08-29) (aged 62)
Maryborough, Queensland, Australia
Resting place Maryborough Cemetery
Nationality Scottish Australian
Spouse(s) Jessie Adam (d.1931)
Occupation Company director
Religion Presbyterian

Andrew Heron Wilson (24 August 1844 – 29 August 1906)[1] was a politician in colonial Queensland, member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[2]

Early life

Wilson was son of Andrew Wilson and Grace (Heron) his wife, was born at Ayr, Scotland, and educated at the Ayr Academy.[3] He emigrated to Queensland in 1864, and became a large saw-mill owner at Maryborough, Queensland. He was married at Cunning Park, Ayr, to Miss Jessie Adam.[3]

Politics

Wilson was called to the Legislative Council in 1883 where he served until his death in 1906.[2]

Published works

References

  1. "Death of the Hon. A. H. Wilson". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald & General Advertiser. 30 August 1906.
  2. 1 2 "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  3. 1 2 Mennell, Philip (1892). "Wikisource link to Wilson, Hon. Andrew Heron". The Dictionary of Australasian Biography. London: Hutchinson & Co. Wikisource

Further reading

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