Background
Wilson, Asher Boldon was born on April 7, 1882 in Johnson, Nebraska, United States. Son of Anthony P. and Mary Emeline (Boldon) Wilson.
Wilson, Asher Boldon was born on April 7, 1882 in Johnson, Nebraska, United States. Son of Anthony P. and Mary Emeline (Boldon) Wilson.
Education high school, Colby, Kansas. Studied law in office of Clement L. Wilson, Colby, 2 years.
Admitted to Kansas bar, 1904, and began practice at Goodland. Moved to Twin Falls, Idaho, 1914. President Farmers National Bank, Buhl, Idaho, 1917-1920.
Owner and manager 870-acre irrigated farm.
Democratic candidate for government of Idaho, 1926. Member Democratic National Committee, term 1928-1932.
Member Board of Regents, University of Idaho (president 1930 and 1942-1947), State Board of Education (vice president 1928-1930. Member and chairman Idaho Education Survey Commission (created by Idaho Legislature 1945). Member State School Re-organization Committee, 1948.
Member American, Idaho, Twin Falls Company bar associations, Twin Falls Air Travel Association (chairman).
Odd Fellow, Elk.; Clubs: Blue Lakes Country. Twin Falls Country.
Married Harriet Smith, December 24, 1907. Children: Patricia, Asher Boldon.