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William Wilson
ca.
Born 1710   Died June 18, 1787  

Writer to the Signet in Edinburgh. Probably William Wilson of Howden, son of John Wilson, Bachelor of Humanity. Married firstly to Mary Campbell (b. 1732). Married secondly to Margaret Young, daughter of Thomas Young, merchant.1

Boswell first mentions Wilson when he met with him and "Bryce, a client" at Clerihue's Tavern on February 5, 1767.

    Unless otherwise noted, the source for a dated quotation of Boswell's is generally the corresponding volume of the Yale Trade Editions of Boswell's journals.