Lyon County
George W. Wilson
Biography
(Transcribed by Andaleen Whitney)
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Nevada Genealogy Trails Lyon County George W. Wilson Biography (Transcribed by Andaleen Whitney) |
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GEORGE W. WILSON, one of the most prominent farmers of Mason valley, Nevada, was born in Iowa, August 9, 1862, and crossed the plains with his father, David Wilson, and family, in 1863. He was reared in Mason valley and was sent to school in Carson City. He is also a graduate of the Heald's Business College, San Francisco, California. Mr. Wilson has been largely interested in mining projects with his father and brothers, the four being the owners of the Wilson mine at Pine Grove, from which has been taken the enormous amount of six million dollars. Recently these partners sold some of the stock, but still retain an interest in it. The family crossed the plains, driving a number of cattle with them, and Mr. Wilson now has as many as eight hundred head in a single season. One season his crop of alfalfa amounted to six hundred tons. His ranch is one of the best in the valley, while his house is substantial and comfortable. In 1883 he was happily married to Miss Lillian B. Tillay, a native of California, and they have two children, Queen and Earl, both of whom are being finely educated in California. Mr. Wilson is a Republican and takes an active part in the politics of his county and state, and has been elected and served for four years as county commissioner. During his term of office three new bridges which were much needed were built, and many excellent public improvements made. He is not a member of any society or church, but takes the Golden Rule for his moral standard and governs his daily life according to its teachings. No man stands any higher than he in the community, and he is not only prosperous but popular.
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