Born September 12, 1867, in Earlham, Iowa. Mr. Wilson was Editor of the Perry Chief newspaper from 1892-1893. He married Miss Nellie Richards November 25, 1891 in Mason City. He was a republican in politics. He was elected to represent Madison county in the Twenty-fourth General Assembly, 1892. He was Chief Clerk of the Iowa House. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.