The Honourable Sir Samuel Wilson
Member of the Legislative Council of Victoria
- Born
- 7 February 1832, Ballycloughan (Antrim), Ireland
- Died
- 11 June 1895, Mayfair (Middlesex), England
- Sex
- Male
- Father
- Samuel Wilson (farmer and landowner)
- Mother
- Mary Singley
- Married Jean Campbell (daughter of The Hon William Campbell [qv])
Parliamentary service
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria |
| Member of the Legislative Council of Victoria |
Career
- Linen mfr.
- Farmer.
- Arrived in Vic 1852.
- moved to Eng 1881.
- Gold prospector.
- Pastoralist.
- Landowner.
- UK MP 1886-92.
- Knight bachelor 1875.
Sources
PeopleAustralia: https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/wilson-sir-samuel-1052
Other Online: https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/samuel-wilson/