Wilson, Sir Adam

(1814-1891). Born in Edinburgh. Educated in that city. In 1830 came to Canada; studied law under Robert Baldwin Sullivan, and in 1839 called to the bar of Upper Canada. In 1840 partner of Robert Baldwin, the Reform leader, and built up a succe ful practice. Elected to the A embly for the north riding of York; in 1862-1863 solicitor-general in John Sand field Mac donald's government; resigned on being appointed a judge of the Queen's Bench. Chief-justice of the Court of Common Pleas, 1878; and of Queen's Bench, 1884. Knighted, 1888. Index : B Comments on George Brown's letter to Senator Simpson, 249-250; had been supported by Globe in election contests, 250; solicitor-general in Mac donald-Sicotte ministry, 250; attacked by Globe , 250-252; takes no part in Brown's trial for contempt of court, 252, 254. Bib. : Dict. Nat. Biog. ; Dent, Can. Por. and Last Forty Years .