White, William John (‘Jack’) (1920–80),
broadcaster, editor,
journalist, and novelist, was born
30 March 1920 in
Cork, second child of William Luke White,
accountant, and Mary White (née Tyler). In his book Minority report (1975) he described himself as ‘a member of a…...
Wilson, Robert Arthur
(c.1820–75), journalist and poet, was born in Falcarragh, Co. Donegal, son of Arthur Wilson, a presbyterian coast guard from Donaghadee, Co. Down, and Catherine Wilson (née Hunter) of Islandmagee, Co. Antrim. He was educated in Raymunterdoney school…...
Wylie, Samuel Brown
(1773–1852), presbyterian minister, and oriental and classical scholar, was born 21 May 1773 at Moylarg, Co. Antrim, son of Adam Wylie, a prosperous farmer, and Margaret Wylie (née Brown). Educated locally, he entered the University of Glasgow, where he…...