James W. Wadsworth
James Wolcott Wadsworth (October 12, 1846 – December 24, 1926) was an American farmer, soldier and statesman.
James W. Wadsworth | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office November 8, 1881 – March 3, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | Elbridge G. Lapham |
| Succeeded by | Sereno E. Payne |
| Constituency | 27th district |
| In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1907 | |
| Preceded by | John G. Sawyer |
| Succeeded by | Peter A. Porter |
| Constituency | 31st district (1891–93) 30th district (1893–1903) 34th district (1903–07) |
| New York State Comptroller | |
| In office January 1, 1880 – December 31, 1881 | |
| Governor | Alonzo B. Cornell |
| Preceded by | Frederic P. Olcott |
| Succeeded by | Ira Davenport |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from Livingston County | |
| In office January 1, 1878 – December 31, 1879 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan B. Morey |
| Succeeded by | Archibald Kennedy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Wolcott Wadsworth October 12, 1846 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 24, 1926 (aged 80) Washington, D.C. |
| Resting place | Temple Hill Cemetery, Geneseo, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Louise Travers (m. 1876) |
| Children | James W. Wadsworth, Jr. |
| Parent(s) | James S. Wadsworth Mary Craig Wharton |
| Education | Hopkins School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1864–1865 |
| Rank | Brevet Major |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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