Alexander Wilson (August 16, 1833 – March 4, 1888) was an American lawyer and Republican politician.
Born in Westfield, New York,[1] Wilson graduated from Union College in 1854, studying the science and civil engineering course.
[1] He taught school for two winters at Huntley, Illinois, then moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where he read law and worked as a land surveyor.
[2] He settled at Mineral Point, Wisconsin, in Iowa County, and worked for several years as a teacher, served on the board of education, and was elected city superintendent of schools.
[2] After leaving office in 1882, Wilson returned to his private law practice.