About William C. Wilson
Lived 1850 – 1943 (aged 92–93). William C. Wilson was an American politician and lawyer.
William Carr Wilson (July 22, 1866 – November 29, 1943) was an American lawyer and politician.
He was the Republican boss of the Twenty-Seventh Assembly District in New York City, and had a law office at 55, Liberty Street.
On May 3, 1900, he was appointed by Comptroller William J. Morgan one of the first five New York State Transfer Tax Appraisers for New York County under the new transfer tax law. He was First Deputy Comptroller under Otto Kelsey, and became Acting Comptroller upon Kelsey's resignation in May 1906. After months of delay, he finally was appointed New York State Comptroller by Governor Frank W. Higgins on November 8, 1906, to serve for the remainder of Kelsey's unexpired term.
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Who was William C. Wilson?
American politician in New York
When was William C. Wilson born?
William C. Wilson was born in 1850 in New York City.
When did William C. Wilson die?
William C. Wilson died on 29 November 1943.
What was William C. Wilson's occupation?
William C. Wilson was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was William C. Wilson?
William C. Wilson was American.
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