J. Stitt Wilson
Jackson Stitt Wilson (March 19, 1868 – August 28, 1942) was a Canadian-born American politician. He was a Christian socialist and suffragist, and held Georgist economic views. A member of the Socialist Party of America, Wilson was the mayor of Berkeley, California from 1911 to 1913. He ran for Congress on a socialist platform, receiving 40 percent of the votes cast, but was defeated by the incumbent Republican Congressman.
J. Stitt Wilson | |
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Wilson c. 1910 | |
| Mayor of Berkeley, California | |
| In office 1911–1913 | |
| Preceded by | Beverly L. Hodghead |
| Succeeded by | Charles D. Heywood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 19, 1868 Auburn, Ontario |
| Died | August 28, 1942 (aged 74) Berkeley, California |
| Political party | Socialist Party of America |
| Spouse | Emma Agnew |
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| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
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