Background
Wilson, James Allen was born on June 3, 1827. Son of James Wilson of Brinkcliffe Tower, Sheffield.
Wilson, James Allen was born on June 3, 1827. Son of James Wilson of Brinkcliffe Tower, Sheffield.
Studied at Sheffield Collegiate School. Trinity College, Cambridge (Foundation Scholar) 22nd Wrangler. Master of Arts.
Curate of Hornby, Yorkshire, 1854-1856. Stanwix, Cumb., 1857-1859. Was Chairman of Clitheroe Board of Guardians.
Rural Dean of West Craven, 1881- 1904.
Justice of the Peace. Rector of Bolton-by-Bolland since 1859. Honourable Canon of Ripon Cathedral.
Club: Westminster.
Spouse 1860, Catherine, y.daughter of Henry Remington of Aynsome, Grange-over-Sands, and Crow Trees, Melling, Company Lancaster.