Ernest H. Wilson

Source: History of Northern Wisconsin: Containing an Account of Its Settlement, Growth, Development, and Resources, an Extensive Sketch of Its Counties, Cities, Towns and Villages, Their Improvements, Industries, Manufactories, Biographical Sketches, Portraits of Prominent Men and Early Settlers, Views of County Seats, Etc. Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881. p. 74

ERNEST H. WILSON, stationery, Ashland, was born in Roscoe, Ill., Sept. 27, 1857; remained there till 1878, attending high school and afterward acting clerk in a general store. He came to Ashland in 1878, and entered Wilmarth's bank; served as Deputy Register of Deeds in 1879-80; was elected Register of Deeds in 1880, and now holds that office; he is also Deputy Clerk of Courth, and Assistant Postmaster. Mr. Wilson is secretary of the Masonic lodge of Ashland, and president of the cornet band.