Wilson, Francis Cushman, 1876-1952.

Francis Cushman Wilson graduated from the Columbian Law School with his LL. B. in 1903. In 1909 he became U.S. attorney for the Pueblo Indians. During his tenure in this position, Wilson represented Indian interests in a variety of matters, including suites to quiet title to Pueblo lands, to eject squatters, and to safeguard Indian access to water. He also represented Pueblo interests regarding whether or not the Pueblo Indians were subject to state regulation and taxation. Wilson resigned his position as Indian attorney in the fall of 1914. After an unsuccessful bid for Congress he returned to private practice, but remained involved with Indian issues. He was retained by several organizations to testify against and help defeat the Bursum Bill (also known as the Pueblo Lands Bill), and to draft a substitute bill. Declining health forced him to retire from active legal practice in 1942. Francis Cushman Wilson died in Santa Fe on January 17, 1952.

From the description of Papers on Pueblo Indian legal issues, 1913-1956 (bulk 1917-1930). (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 40565695

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