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Hercules Wilson
American politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hercules Wilson was an American politician. He represented McIntosh County, Georgia in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1882 until 1885.[1][2][3]
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Early life
Hercules Wilson was born in Georgia. He had at least one sibling, Anthony Wilson.[4]
Career
Wilson was a brickmason.[5] He ran to represent McIntosh County, Georgia in the Georgia House of Representatives in 1882.[6][7] He was endorsed by Tunis Campbell. Wilson won the election.[8]
He ran for re-election in 1884. During the election, the Union and Recorder in Milledgeville noted that: "He will feel lonesome having no one of his color to keep him company."[9] He won re-election and served a second term through 1885.[6] His brother Anthony also won election and served during this term. While in the House, Wilson lived with his brother Anthony and other fellow African-American legislator with the last name Frasier from Liberty County, Georgia.[4]
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