George A. Wilson

George Allison Wilson (April 1, 1884 – September 8, 1953) was an American politician and lawyer. He was a United States Senator and 28th Governor of Iowa.

George A. Wilson
United States Senator
from Iowa
In office
January 14, 1943  January 3, 1949
Preceded byClyde L. Herring
Succeeded byGuy Gillette
28th Governor of Iowa
In office
January 12, 1939  January 14, 1943
LieutenantBourke B. Hickenlooper
Preceded byNelson G. Kraschel
Succeeded byBourke B. Hickenlooper
Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 30th district
In office
January 10, 1927  December 20, 1936
Preceded byWilliam J. Goodwin
Succeeded byJames J. Gillespie
Personal details
Born
George Allison Wilson

(1884-04-01)April 1, 1884
Menlo, Iowa, U.S.
DiedSeptember 8, 1953(1953-09-08) (aged 69)
Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Nellie Fay (divorced)
Mildred Zehner (m. 1921)
Children5
EducationGrinnell College
University of Iowa (LLB)
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