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James C Wilson of Texas A Proud Lifelong Advocate
A 1906 life sketch chronicles James C Wilson (1818 1961) who chose independence over English title. Born in Yorkshire he migrated 1836 to America, endured Mier Expedition imprisonment, and built a career as teacher lawyer editor and preacher in Brazoria Matagorda Gonzales and Austin. He served in the Texas Legislature and State Senate and declined a governor run. Wilson County Texas is named for him.
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James C. Wilson
Wilson County
Wilson
America
England
Texas
James C. Wilson Jr
24Th Judicial District of
Methodist Church
Mier
Mexico
Gonzales
Austin
Nixon
Archie K. Wilson
Osceola G. Wilson
James Charles Wilson
Yorkshire
John Kenil Worth
Elizabeth “Sterling Wilson
Oxford College
Commons
London
Oscar
New York
San Jacinto
Galveston
James Wilson
Brazoria
Harris & Pease
Telegraph
Columbia
Castle Perote
Senate
Runnels
Col. Wilson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Senate of the United States
Clark