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Adam Wilson

Lawyer, judge and political figure

Died when: 77 years 97 days (927 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

Adam Wilson

Sir Adam Wilson QC (September 22, 1814 – December 28, 1891) was a lawyer, judge and political figure in Canada West.He served as mayor of Toronto in 1859 and 1860 and in the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada for York North from 1860 to 1863.

After his political career, he served as a judge and was named Chief Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench.

At the time of his retirement, he was the longest-serving judge in Ontario and was subsequently knighted.


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