Herkimer County NyArchives Biographies.....Wilson, Sylvester August 15, 1847 - 
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Author: Hardin & Willard

Wilson, Sylvester, Herkimer, was born in the town of Stark August 15, 1847.  
He received his education in the schools of Herkimer and commenced life as a 
painter and marble cutter, in which lines he has worked here for eighteen 
years, being engaged in one shop for nine years.In 1875 Mr. Wilson was elected 
constable and chief of police under the old board.  In 1887 he was appointed 
chief uner the new board of the paid department, which position he most 
acceptably filled until 1891, when he was elected sheriff of Herkimer county, 
being elected in a Republican county of 800 to 1,000 majority upon a 
Democratic ticket with a majority of 178.  Sheriff Wilson is a leader of the 
celebrated Glee Club which has participated for so many years in political 
campaigns. His wife was Miss Jennie Hall of Norway.  They have two children.


Additional Comments:
source:
History of Herkimer County, New York : illustrated with portraits of many of 
its citizens
edited by George A. Hardin ; assisted by Frank H. Willard
Syracuse, New York : D. Mason, 1893
550 p., 276 p. : ill., maps, ports.


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