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John T. Wilson was a Labor leader most well known for founding the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes at age 26 in 1887.[2][3] He served as Grand Lodge President of the organization for 19 years before dying after being shot in the head by his brother.[1]
John T. Wilson | |
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| Born | 1861[1] |
| Died | February 7, 1908 (aged 46–47) |
| Occupation | Labor leader |
Works by John T Wilson edit
- Wilson, John T. (1902). The Calcium Light Turned on by a Railway Trackman: Containing Historical Facts of Great Value to All Classes of Railway Employes. Trackmen's Publishing Company.
References edit
- ^ a b "John T. Wilson (1861-1908) - Grave". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
- ^ Hertel, D.W. (1955). History of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes. Washington D.C.: Ransdell INC. p. 3.
- ^ History and Structure of the BMWED (PDF). 2006.
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