James Wilson (Secretary of Agriculture)
James "Tama Jim" Wilson (August 16, 1835 – August 26, 1920) was an American politician who served as United States secretary of agriculture for sixteen years during three presidencies, from 1897 to 1913. He holds the record as the longest-serving United States Cabinet member.
Jim Wilson | |
|---|---|
| 4th United States Secretary of Agriculture | |
| In office March 6, 1897 – March 3, 1913 | |
| President | William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt William Howard Taft |
| Preceded by | Julius Morton |
| Succeeded by | David Houston |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | William George Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin T. Frederick |
| In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1877 | |
| Preceded by | Francis W. Palmer |
| Succeeded by | Rush Clark |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 16, 1835 Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Died | August 26, 1920 (aged 85) Traer, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Esther Wilbur (m. 1863–1892) |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | Grinnell College |
| Signature | |
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