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Francis Ford Wilson

1865 – 1919

Australian politician

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Lived 1865 – 1919 (aged 53). Francis Ford Wilson was an Australian trade unionist.

Francis Ford Wilson (29 October 1865 – 17 June 1919) was an Australian trade unionist and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia from 1905 to 1908, representing the seat of North Perth.

Wilson was born near Creswick, Victoria. He worked variously as a blacksmith, wheelwright, and coachbuilder, living for periods in Melbourne and in Morwell. He served as president of the Victorian Coachbuilders' Union in 1901, and after moving to Western Australia in 1903 helped to re-establish a branch of the union there. At the 1904 state election, Wilson was elected to the seat of North Perth for the Labor Party, replacing George McWilliams. However, his time in parliament was short-lived, as he was defeated by James Brebber at the 1905 election. He later served on the North Perth Municipal Council from 1909 to 1914. Wilson had married Annie Andrew in 1887, with whom he had six children.

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Member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly

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Who was Francis Ford Wilson?

Australian politician

When was Francis Ford Wilson born?

Francis Ford Wilson was born on 29 October 1865 in Creswick.

When did Francis Ford Wilson die?

Francis Ford Wilson died on 17 June 1919 in Greenmount.

What was Francis Ford Wilson's occupation?

Francis Ford Wilson was a trade unionist.

What nationality was Francis Ford Wilson?

Francis Ford Wilson was Australian.

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· Wikipedia: Francis Ford Wilson

· Wikidata: Q24994416

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