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Born 1873
From The biographical record of Jasper County, Missouri (1901)
ROBERT A. WILSON.
Although a young man, Robert A. Wilson has been in the public service for several years and is one of the most trusted and capable officials among those who at the present time have charge of the various departments of the business for Jasper county. He is filling the position of county collector, having entered upon the duties of the office in March, 1901, for a two years' term.
Mr. Wilson is one of Missouri's native sons, his birth having occurred in Moberly, Randolph county, in July, 1873. His father, A. A. Wilson, is also a native of this state, and in August, 1880, he removed with his family to
As printed in The biographical record of Jasper County, Missouri (1901). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
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