The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]
Mr. William J. Wilson
Mr. William J. Wilson, Engineer-in-charge of the Portland Cement Works, Warkworth, is the eldest son of Mr. N. Wilson, the senior partner, and was born in Warkworth in 1864. He served his apprenticeship with the firm and has been in charge of the engineering department since 1884. The greater part of the machinery has been erected under his supervision, Mr. Wilson making a special study of cement machinery in general. He takes an active interest in the Band of Hope, Rechabites, and local Wesleyan churches. Mr. Wilson is married to a daughter of Mr. Isaac Phillips, of Mahurangi.
Mr. W. J. Wilson.