William Wilson (Zouave)

William Wilson (1823 – November 13, 1874) was a native of England[1] who was an American Union brevet brigadier general during the period of the American Civil War.[2] He had been a prize fighter and was associated with New York City Democratic political machine. In 1856, he was elected with the Democratic Party as an alderman.[3] On April 19, 1861, he was appointed colonel of the 6th New York Infantry, known as Billy Wilson's Zouaves. He served in Florida and Louisiana.[4][5] In 1864, he was placed in command of the 69th Regiment by Governor Seymour.[6] He received his appointment as brevet brigadier general dated to March 13, 1865.[7]

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  1. ↑ "William Wilson (obituary) ... from The New York Times, November 16, 1874". Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  2. ↑ "CDV Colonel William Wilson". Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  3. ↑ "William Wilson (obituary) ... from The New York Times, November 16, 1874". Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  4. ↑ "CDV Colonel William Wilson". Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  5. ↑ Reid, Thomas. America's Fortress. Gainesville: University Press of Florida. p. 49. ISBN 9780813030197.
  6. ↑ "William Wilson (obituary) ... from The New York Times, November 16, 1874". Retrieved 2012-04-21.
  7. ↑ "CDV Colonel William Wilson". Retrieved 2012-04-21.


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