William H. Wilson, Former Mayor of Sandusky

 

William H. Wilson came to Sandusky in the early 1860s, from Seneca County, Ohio.  After having worked in the stone business and the lumber industry in Sandusky, he worked for several years as a representative of the Kelley Island Lime and Transport Company, traveling out of the company's office in Cleveland. In 1877, he was elected Mayor of Sandusky, serving between the terms of George Daniel and Rush R. Sloane. Mr. Wilson was active in Masonic circles in Sandusky, as well as a member of the United Commercial Travelers. 

While on a trip to Attica, Indiana, Mr. Wilson was suddenly taken ill. A fellow Mason summoned a doctor, and telephoned the Wilson family in Ohio, to tell them of the illness. Mr. Wilson died shortly after he was taken sick. A lengthy article by Professor E. Leon of Mansfield appeared in January 21, 1909 issue of the Sandusky Register describing Mr. Wilson's final moments. 

William H. Wilson was buried in Sandusky’s Oakland Cemetery. He was survived by his wife Elizabeth, and daughters Ella Wilson and Mrs. Albert Krudwig.