William H. Wilson (c. 1873 – March 27, 1901) was an American politician from New York.

Life

He was born about 1873, in

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. He attended the public schools, and studied law for some time. Then he became night manager of a

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company. Wilson entered politics as a

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, and was appointed as stenographer of the Civil Court in the 8th District. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 9th D.) in

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. He died during the legislative session, on March 27, 1901, at his home at 309 West 23rd Street in New York City.''ASSEMBLYMAN WILSON DEAD''
in the ''

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'' on March 28, 1901

References

1870s births 1901 deaths Politicians from Manhattan Democratic Party members of the New York State Assembly 19th-century American legislators {{NewYork-politician-stub