John Wilson (British Army officer, died 1819)

John Wilson (c.1765–1819) was Lieutenant Governor of Lower Canada in 1816.

Life
A career army officer initially in the West Indies, Wilson was ensign in the 48th Foot in 1782. He was captain in the 55th Foot in 1794, and lieutenant-colonel in the 8th West India Regiment in 1798. He served in the 21st Regiment in 1804, and was in the 5th garrison battalion in 1805.

In 1815 Wilson was selected to govern Canada in place of George Prévost.

With rank Major-General, Wilson administered Lower Canada from 21 May to 21 July 1816. He arrived late to relieve his predecessor, Gordon Drummond had taken over, and the two quarrelled.

Wilson returned to the United Kingdom from Canada and suffered about 18 months bad health, dying on 18 January 1819, at age 54. His will was granted probate on 1 March 1819, describing him as of Hatheridge, Northumberland.

Family
Wilson married Margaret Oswald, daughter of George Oswald.