Felix Zollicoffer Wilson | |
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Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee | |
In office 1921–1922 | |
Preceded by | William Gupton |
Succeeded by | William Percy Sharpe |
Personal details | |
Born | December 27, 1866 Davidson County, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | February 12, 1950 |
Felix Zollicoffer Wilson (1866-1950) was an American Democratic politician. He served as the Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee from 1921 to 1922.
Wilson was born in Davidson County, Tennessee on December 27, 1866. [1] [2] His father was James Hazzard Wilson and his mother was the daughter of Confederate General Felix Zollicoffer. [1] [3]
Wilson was educated at the Howard School and Goodman's Business College in Nashville. [1]
Wilson began his career as a grocer at the age of 14. [1]
Wilson served on the Nashville City Council in 1902 and in 1943. [1] He became County Register in 1945. [2] He was the trustee of Davidson County from 1914 to 1917. [1]
Wilson was elected as Mayor of Nashville by the city council, after the council had voted to suspend Mayor William Gupton. [2] He was seen as a reformer, and supported women's rights. [4] However, he was voted out of office by the city council in November 1922. [2]
Wilson became magistrate from the First Civil District in 1930. [1] He elected as the county register for Davidson county in 1945. [1]
Wilson was married to Mary Pendergast in 1888. [1] They had two sons, James P. Wilson and Mizell Wilson, and three daughters. [1] Wilson resided at 1900 West End Avenue in Nashville. [5] He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Order of Red Men. [1] He was a council commander of the Woodmen of the World. [1]
Wilson died on February 12, 1950. [1] His funeral was held at the Christ Church Cathedral, and he was buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery. [1] [5]