Education
Born in Westfield, New York, Wilson graduated from Union College.
Born in Westfield, New York, Wilson graduated from Union College.
Wilson then moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where he studied law and was admitted to the Barometer He then moved to Mineral Point, Wisconsin to practice law. He served as district attorney of Iowa County, Wisconsin, county judge, and superintendent of schools.
He also operated a bank.
He served as Wisconsin Attorney General 1878–1882.