Background
Wilson, Hamilton Buntin Gillies was born on April 1, 1921 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Came to the United States, 1948, naturalized, 1953. Son of Walter Howell and Augusta (Gillies) Wilson.
Wilson, Hamilton Buntin Gillies was born on April 1, 1921 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Came to the United States, 1948, naturalized, 1953. Son of Walter Howell and Augusta (Gillies) Wilson.
Student, Upper Canada College, Toronto, 1934.
Copywriter J. Walter Thompson, Toronto, 1939-1946. Accountant executive Foote, Cone & Belding, London and New York City, 1946-1950, Carter Advertising, Kansas City, Missouri, 1950-1955, Northwest Ayer, New York City, 1955-1960, Ted Bates, New York City, 1961. Accountant supervisor, vice president Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborne, 1961-1968.
President Wilson, Ryan & Leight, Westport, Connecticut, 1968-1976. Senior vice president, manager Mason & Madison, Bethany, 1976-1980. President Gonsor & Wilson Communications, Inc., Westport, 1981-1986, Hamilton Wilson Company, Westport, 1986.
Board directors Charisma Aviation Ltd., New Haven, Connecticut, Wilson House, East Dorset Vermont.
Board directors Big Brothers/Big Sisters Fairfield County, 1982, Christian Career Development, Stamford, Connecticut, Charisma Counseling Center, Westport. Business manager Westport Community Theater, 1980-1982. With Royal Canadian Air Force, 1942-1945, Europe.
Member Advertising Club Fairfield County (president 1974-1975).
Married children: Sandra Wilson Gamberdella, Susan Wilson Mansfield, Mark.