Fletcher Wilson

Son of Stephen Wilson (1761-1814) and Jane, nee Mason. Cousin of Melvil Wilson (q.v.) and Ambrose Moore (q.v.). Married Ann, daughter of John Morley of Walthamstow in 1820, at St Mary's, Walthamstow. The couple had one son Arthur Morley Wilson (1823-1847), educated at Trinity College, Cambridge and who was killed following a horse-drawn carriage accident. In 1830 Fletcher Morley was appointed Danish Consul General in London. In 1851 was living at 9 Grafton St., Hanover Sq., London with his wife and two sisters.

Partner in Thomas Wilson and Co., one of the '3Ws' collapsing in 1847-8?

1. Fletcher Wilson formerly of Pall Mall but lately of 38 Grove End Road St John Wood died 13/07/1861, will proved by sister Susanna spinster, residuary legatee: effects under £20000.

Fletcher Wilson 1788-1861, http://www.natgould.org/fletcher_wilson_1788-1861 [accessed 23/7/2015].

'The recent melancholy accident at Woodham Walter', Essex Standard, 13/8/1847.

1. National Probate Calendar 1861.

We are grateful to William Norton for his help with this entry.