Background
He was born on July 16, 1931, in Washington, District of Columbia, the son of William Jerome Wilson D. in theology
politician member of the New York State Senate
He was born on July 16, 1931, in Washington, District of Columbia, the son of William Jerome Wilson D. in theology
He attended Howe Military Academy. He graduated Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University.
Born 1884) and Hazel (Hutchins) Wilson, a children"s book author He served in the United States. Air Force until 1957. Then he worked in public relations.
He was Chairman of the Committee on Public Welfare in 1965.
In November 1966, he ran for Congress in the 17th District but was defeated by the incumbent Republican Theodore R. Kupferman. Afterwards, Wilson appeared as a commentator on WCBS-television, and became the Political Editor of the television station.
While in the State Senate and commenting on television, he attended night classes at New York University School of Law, was graduated Juris Doctor, was admitted to the bar in 1971, and practiced law with the firm of Rogers & Wells until 1999. They live in Essex, Connecticut.
Wilson was a member of the New York State Senate from 1963 to 1966, sitting in the 174th, 175th and 176th New York State Legislatures.