Background
Wilson, Burwell L. was born on November 24, 1861 in Barren Company, Kentucky, United States. Son of Willis L. and Evalyn C. (Mosby) Wilson.
Wilson, Burwell L. was born on November 24, 1861 in Barren Company, Kentucky, United States. Son of Willis L. and Evalyn C. (Mosby) Wilson.
Common school education.
Began as shipper of live stock, 1882, since also engaged in farming on extensive scale, and in other lines of business. Owner of farms in Barren, Warren and Rock Castle companies, Kentucky. Member Wilson Brothers, B. L. Wilson & Son, farming and live stock.
President Lewis-Wilson-Hicks Company, lumber.
Director H. Y. Davis National Bank, Cave City, Kentucky Trustee Liberty College, Glasgow, Kentucky.
Every person was created for a purpose, and God has a plan and will for every individual.
Mason.
Married Lizzie King, September 29, 1887.