Robert Wilson ( November, 1803 – May 10,1870).

Wilson moved to Howard County, Missouri from Virginia in 1820 and began his career teaching school. He later became the probate judge of Howard County in 1825 and clerk of the circuit and county courts from 1829-1840. Wilson was appointed Brigadier General of the States forces in 1837 and served in the Mormon war. He studied law and started a practice in 1840 moving to Huntsville, Mo. He became a member of the State House of Representatives beginning in 1844.

He later moved to Andrew County, Mo in 1852 and was involved in agriculture. He became a State Senator beginning in 1854 and later was an appointed Unionist to the United States Senate serving from January 17th, 1862, to November 13,1863.

He is buried at Mt. Mora Cemetery in St. Joseph.