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EDWARD WILSON, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Bloomington; son of William Wilson, and brother of A. J. Wilson; was born in Madison Co., N. Y., Aug. 6, 1827, on farm; remained there until 17 years old, engaged in farming. In 1844, he came with his father to McLean Co., Ill., settling in Dale Township, in what is now Twin Grove. He remained with his father until 1854, and then began business for himself, on his present farm of 300 acres, which he has principally earned. Mr. William Wilson, father of A. J. and Edward, was born at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. He emigrated to America early in this century, and stopped for a while at Schenectady, and afterward came up the Mohawk on a flatboat, and landed at what was then known as Bigg’s Tavern, now the nourishing city of Utica. Mr. Ed. Wilson has been an active Republican, casting his first vote when 21, and has missed but one vote since in any election. In 1864, was married to Mrs. Louisa McWhorter, of Kentucky. Her father was from Philadelphia, Penn. In 1846, he joined the army to go to the Mexican war. Was rejected on account of lameness. He has held office of schools nine years as Director. Is now Assessor of Dale Township. They have had four children — William L., Esther M., John P.; deceased — Walter C. Stephen A. McWhorter, step-son of Mr. Wilson.