Mary J. Wilson
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BornJanuary 2, 1937
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DiedMay 25, 2020 (aged 83)
Randallstown, Maryland, U.S.
EducationPaul Laurence Dunbar High School
OccupationZookeeper
Mary Jeannette Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 2, 1937 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | May 25, 2020 (aged 83) Randallstown, Maryland, U.S. |
| Education | Paul Laurence Dunbar High School |
| Occupation | Zookeeper |
| Employer | Maryland Zoo |
| Known for | First Black senior zookeeper in Baltimore |
Mary Jeannette Wilson (January 2, 1937 – May 25, 2020) was the first African-American senior zookeeper at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.[1]
Mary J. Wilson was born in West Baltimore, Maryland.[2] She had two siblings, one older and one younger. Her parents were Willie Wilson and Mary Henry. Her mother Mary died of diphtheria when Wilson was only five years old.[2] She graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.[1]