Background
Wilson, Peggy Henican was born on June 24, 1937 in New Orleans. Daughter of C. Ellis and Elizabeth (Cleveland) Henican.
Wilson, Peggy Henican was born on June 24, 1937 in New Orleans. Daughter of C. Ellis and Elizabeth (Cleveland) Henican.
Bachelor cum laude, Barat College, Lake Forest, Illinois, 1959; postgraduate, Tulane and Dominican College, 1960-1975.
Teacher, Mercy Academy, New Orleans, 1961-1962; teacher, Academy Sacred Heart, New Orleans, 1959-1972; manager political campaigns, Campaign Specialists, 1978-1980; partner, Mason, Glickman, Wilson, New Orleans, 1981-1982; owner, Trolley Tours, 1975-1985; president, Peggy Wilson & Associations, New Orleans, 1980-1987; member, City Council, New Orleans, since 1986; president, City Council, New Orleans, 1994-1997; chairman audit commission, City of New Orleans, since 1997. Chairman finance committee S&World Bank, member board liquidations.
Chairman Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, 1984-1986. Secretary-treasurer Warehouse District Development Association, 1982-1984, president, 1984. Board directors Carrollton-Hollygrove Community Center.
Board directors Young Women’s Christian Association, 1984-1987. Board directors City Park, New Orleans Museum Art, Preservation Action. Member marketing committee City of New Orleans.
Member Cox Cable Committee. Chairman History District Landmarks Commission, 1981, 82. Member board, Executive Committee St. George's Episcopal School, 1980-1982.
Member Housing Task Force, 1978-1980. Member Police Chief Selection Committee, 1978-1979. Member Alliance for Good Government, League of Women Voters, Upper St. Charles Civic Association, Warehouse District Development Association, American Association of Retired Persons.
Married Gordon Francis Wilson Junior, December 10, 1932. Children: Gordon, Alice, Peter, Carter.