George W. Wilson (politician)

George Washington Wilson (February 22, 1840 – November 25, 1909) was an American lawyer, politician, and veteran of the Civil War who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1893 to 1897.

On August 8, 1862, he enlisted in the Ninety-fourth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was commissioned second lieutenant.

While with First Regiment, United States Veteran Volunteer Engineers, he was promoted to First Lieutenant July 2, 1864, and afterward captain.

He studied law and was admitted to the bar on August 7, 1866, and practiced in London, Ohio.

He died in London, Ohio, November 25, 1909, and was interred in Kirkwood Cemetery.