William Wilson (Donegal MP)
Irish politician (1836–1879)
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William Wilson (1836 – 8 November 1879) was an Irish lawyer and politician. He was elected to the United Kingdom House of Commons as Member of Parliament (MP) for Donegal at a by-election in 1876, and held the seat until his death three years later. Wilson died on 8 November 1879 at his home in Drumananey near Raphoe, County Donegal, at the age of 43.[1][2][3] He became a solicitor in 1860, and married in 1865.[1][2] He sat in Parliament as a Moderate of the Conservative Party.[2][4]
Preceded byThomas Conolly
Succeeded byThomas Lea
Born1836
Died (aged 43)
Drumananey, Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland
William Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Donegal | |
| In office 1876 – 8 November 1879 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Conolly |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Lea |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1836 |
| Died | (aged 43) Drumananey, Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland |
| Party | Conservative |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer |
