Family background
William Wilson was married to Margaret (died 1872) and he lived in Garden Street off Raglan Street, Waterloo in the 1860s.
Occupation & interests
William Wilson, carpenter, Waterloo Estate, was declared insolvent in 1868. He was a carpenter.
Community activity
William Wilson was a Freemason and a member of the Protestant Alliance Friendly Society where he was the Secretary.
Local government service
William Wilson was an alderman on Waterloo Council in 1863-68 representing Western Ward. He was mayor in 1864.
References
‘Election Results’, Empire, 12 February 1863, p. 8, http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/60522710