Bio of Wilson, George (b.1833) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
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Wilson, George, farmer, is one of the early settlers of West Albany, and
was born in Banffshire March 6, 1833. His parents were James and Ann
(Ballock) Wilson, to whom were born seven children, George being fifth.
The subject of our sketch lived at home until the age of twenty-two, when
he left his native land and settled in Racine county, Wisconsin. Here he
lived until 1858, when he located on the farm in West Albany township
where he now lives. In 1861 he returned to Scotland and six years later
again came to West Albany, bringing with him from Banffshire several
families, all of whom located in this neighborhood. Indeed the
establishment of the Scotch settlement in West Albany was largely due to
the influence of Mr. Wilson, for besides those who accompanied him on his
return, many afterward came from the old country and from Racine county,
Wisconsin. Ever since 1867 Mr. Wilson has resided here, and now has one of
the finest farms on the prairie, consisting of three hundred and twenty
acres of rich land all improved. He has given considerable attention to
the raising of fine Durham stock, and is one of the most extensive
stock-raisers on the prairie. He was married April 24, 1869, to Ellen
Phillips, of Banffshire. This union has been blessed with five children:
Ella A., James A., George A., Nellie B., Willie P. He and wife belong to
the United Presbyterian church. Is a republican. He has occasionally been
called to the public service, and is a respected and influential citizen.