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Hercules Wilson
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the Georgia's 2nd House of Representatives district
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Born Georgia, U.S.
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Residences Darien, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation Brickmason
Profession Politician

Hercules Wilson was an American politician. He represented McIntosh County, Georgia in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1882 until 1885.

Early life

Hercules Wilson was born in Georgia. He had at least one sibling, Anthony Wilson.

Career

Wilson was a brickmason.

He ran to represent McIntosh County, Georgia in the Georgia House of Representatives in 1882. He was endorsed by Tunis Campbell. Wilson won the election. He ran for re-election in 1884. During the election, the Union and Recorder in Milledgeville noted that: "He will feel lonesome having no one of his color to keep him company." He won re-election and served a second term through 1885. His brother Anthony also won election and served during this term. While in the House, Wilson lived with his brother Anthony and other fellow African-American legislator with the last name Frasier from Liberty County, Georgia.

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