John William Wilson

John William Wilson, PC, JP (22 October 1858 – 18 June 1932[1]) was a British chemical manufacturer and politician who served for 27 years as a member of parliament (MP), initially as Liberal Unionist and then as a Liberal.

[3] He worked for the chemical manufacturers Albright and Wilson Limited of Oldbury.

[4] He became a director of the Great Western Railway Company[5] and of Bryant and May Limited.

[6] Wilson was elected to Worcestershire County Council, representing the Langley division.

In 1922 he faced only a Conservative opponent, Douglas Pielou, who won the seat.