Wilson John 1809-1869 Born In Paisley Scotland Came To Canada
1823; for some years worked on a farm near Perth. Studied law and called
to the bar of Upper Canada, 1835. Practised his profession at London.
Served as a volunteer during the Rebellion of 1837. Represented London
in the Assembly, 1847-1851; defeated, 1851, but again elected, 1854;
elected to the Legislative Council, 1863; appointed judge of the Court
of Common Pleas, 1863. =Bib.=: Read, Lives of the Judges.