Francis Ford Wilson

Francis Ford Wilson (29 October 1865 – 17 June 1919) was an Australian trade unionist and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Western Australia from 1905 to 1908, representing the seat of North Perth.

He worked variously as a blacksmith, wheelwright, and coachbuilder, living for periods in Melbourne and in Morwell.

However, his time in parliament was short-lived, as he was defeated by James Brebber at the 1905 election.

[2] He later served on the North Perth Municipal Council from 1909 to 1914.

He was placed into quarantine at Blackboy Hill, but died on the night of his arrival.