Hercules Wilson
Hercules Wilson was an American politician. He represented McIntosh County, Georgia in the Georgia [House of Representatives] from 1882 until 1885.
Early life
Hercules Wilson was born in Georgia. He had at least one sibling, Anthony Wilson.Career
Wilson was a brickmason. He ran to represent McIntosh County, Georgia in the Georgia House of Representatives in 1882. He was endorsed by Tunis Campbell. Wilson won the election.He ran for re-election in 1884. During the election, the Union and Recorder in Milledgeville noted that: "He will feel lonesome having no one of his color to keep him company." He won re-election and served a second term through 1885. His brother Anthony also won election and served during this term. While in the House, Wilson lived with his brother Anthony and other fellow African-American legislator with the last name Frasier from Liberty County, Georgia.