Background
Wilson was son of Andrew Wilson and Grace (Heron) his wife, was born at Ayr, Scotland, and educated at the Ayr Academy.
Wilson was son of Andrew Wilson and Grace (Heron) his wife, was born at Ayr, Scotland, and educated at the Ayr Academy.
He emigrated to Queensland in 1864, and became a large saw-mill owner at Maryborough, Queensland. Wilson was called to the Legislative Council in 1883 where he served until his death in 1906.