Herbert Charles Wilson
Herbert Charles Wilson (December 7, 1859 – December 17, 1909) was a Canadian politician and physician. He was an elected member of the Legislative Assembly of the North-West Territories, representing Edmonton and also served as mayor of the Town of Edmonton, 1895-1897.
The Honourable Herbert Charles Wilson | |
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H. C. Wilson in 1895 | |
| Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the North-West Territories | |
| In office June 30, 1888 – November 7, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Edgar Dewdney |
| Succeeded by | James H. Ross |
| 2nd Mayor of Edmonton | |
| In office January 14, 1895 – October 6, 1896 | |
| Preceded by | Matthew McCauley |
| Succeeded by | Cornelius Gallagher |
| Member of Territorial Council for Edmonton | |
| In office September 15, 1885 – November 7, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Oliver |
| Succeeded by | Frank Oliver |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 7, 1859 Picton, Canada West |
| Died | December 17, 1909 (aged 50) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Political party | Independent Liberal-Conservative |
| Spouse |
Emily Charlotte Lee (m. 1885) |
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Wilson was born in 1859 in Canada West (now Ontario). The son of a manufacturer, Wilson's family had extensive business interests in the area of Picton, Ontario. Wilson studied medicine and moved to Edmonton in 1882, one of the first physicians to settle there. He was appointed to official medical positions and, for several years, owned a drugstore in the hamlet. He served as a consultant to First Nations reserves near Edmonton and also became a director of many local corporations. He was elected to the Territorial council in 1885, and soon became its speaker. During his speakership, he helped to change the council's rules and procedures. He left territorial politics after six years, citing health reasons. He maintained a medical practice in town for many years, and went to considerable efforts to keep up with the latest practices.
Wilson interested himself in civic activities in Edmonton, and eventually ran for town mayor, winning election in 1895. He left office after less than two years in a dispute over town funds. He attempted a comeback in 1904, but was defeated in a run for the town council. He married in 1886, and had a son and two daughters. He died in 1909; an industrial park in the city is named for him.