Dr. David J. Wilson came to Texas in 1881, and located at Baird in 1884. He studied medicine with Dr. John M. Brown, in Westfield, New York, from 1866 to 1869. Attended lectures at Ann Arbor, Michigan, the sessions of 1867, '68 and '69, and at Buffalo, New York, 1869 and '70, graduating from both institutions. Was resident physician of the general hospital at Buffalo, one year.

           Dr. Wilson was born in Westfield, Chautauqua county, New York, in 1846. His father was John Wilson, of Scotch, and his mother Catherine Wilson, of German extraction. Was educated at Westfield Academy and High School, in New York. Practiced seven years at Findlay's Lake, Chautauqua county, New York, and four years in McLean county, Pennsylvania, before coming to Texas. Is a member of the Medical, and Surgical Society of Chautauqua county, New York, and of the Texas State Medical Association. Was married to Miss Adelia M. Barnes, in 1877. They have no children.

           We do not know of any physician who is more conscientiously devoted to his profession than the gentleman whose brief biography is outlined above.