Oren Elbridge Wilson (October 10, 1844 – March 2, 1917) was an American businessman and politician from Albany, New York.

He attended Columbia Law School, but left before graduating to become an accountant with a New York City dry goods company.

After leaving office, Wilson pursued a career as manager of the Fidelity and Casualty Company of Chicago.

[1][2] After leaving law school, Wilson joined the New York City dry goods firm of Whitney & Myers as the confidential secretary of senior partner William M.

[3] Also during his tenure, the mayoral term was changed to begin on January 1 instead of May, and elections were moved from April to November.

[3] Wilson was a candidate for reelection in 1895, but lost to Democrat John Boyd Thacher in a three-way race.

[7] After serving as mayor, Wilson's business ventures included becoming an original incorporator of the company formed to bring electric lighting to Yonkers, New York.