James Watson Webb

General James Watson Webb (February 8, 1802 – June 7, 1884) was a United States diplomat, newspaper publisher and a New York politician in the Whig and Republican parties.

James Watson Webb
Webb, between 1855 and 1865
United States Minister to Brazil
In office
October 21, 1861  May 26, 1869
PresidentAbraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Ulysses S. Grant
Preceded byRichard K. Meade
Succeeded byHenry T. Blow
United States Chargé d'Affaires to Austria
In office
February 6, 1850  May 8, 1850
PresidentZachary Taylor
Preceded byWilliam H. Stiles
Succeeded byCharles J. McCurdy
Personal details
Born(1802-02-08)February 8, 1802
Claverack, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 7, 1884(1884-06-07) (aged 82)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political partyWhig; Republican
Spouses
Helen Lispenard Stewart
(m. 1823; died 1848)
    Laura Virginia Cram
    (m. 1849)
    Children13, including Alexander, William, Walter
    Parent(s)Samuel Blachley Webb
    Catherine Louisa Hogeboom
    OccupationDiplomat, newspaper publisher
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