Sir James Milne Wilson KCMG (29 February 1812 – 29 February 1880) was a colonial Australian politician who served as premier of Tasmania from 1869 to 1872.

Biography

Wilson was born in 1812 in Banff, Scotland as the third son of the shipowner John Wilson and his wife, Barbara Gray. He was the maternal grandson of Alexander Gray and his wife, Jean Bean.

In an extremely rare coincidence, he was born on 29 February (making him a leapling) and died on the same date at the age of 68.

Political offices
Preceded bySir Richard DryPremier of Tasmania 1869–1872Succeeded byFrederick Innes
Tasmanian Legislative Council
Preceded byFrederick InnesPresident of the Tasmanian Legislative Council 1872–1880Succeeded byFrederick Innes
Preceded byJohn WalkerMember for Hobart 1859–1880 Served alongside: Carter/Kennerley/Agnew, Horne/Wedge/Fysh/CrowtherSucceeded byAlexander McGregor