Jasper Wilson (politician)

Jasper Wilson (October 30, 1819 – June 12, 1896), was a Baptist preacher and a representative from Bulloch County in the Georgia Legislature from 1881–1885.[1][2]

Jasper was married to Mary Lee and they had seven children. Jasper was a circuit rider and preached in various churches, often walking on foot to some of them. Jasper owned a large plantation near Statesboro, Georgia, and many enslaved people. During the Civil War, General Sherman's army went through his plantation.

References

  1. ^ Basinger-, Mr. "Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, at the bi-ennial session of the General Assembly, commenced at Atlanta, November 3, 1880, and extending to December 4, 1880". Digital Library of Georgia. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  2. ^ Spence-, Mr. "Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, at the biennial session of the General Assembly, at Atlanta, November 1, 1882". Digital Library of Georgia. Retrieved August 25, 2025.


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