James S. Wadsworth

Union Army general (1807–1864)
Person human Q2339186
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James S. Wadsworth

Summary

James S. Wadsworth is a human[1]. Born in Geneseo[2], he… he was born on October 30, 1807[3]. He died in Spotsylvania County[4]. He died on May 8, 1864[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James S. Wadsworth was born in Geneseo[2].
  • James S. Wadsworth passed away in Spotsylvania County[4].
  • James S. Wadsworth was born on October 30, 1807[3].
  • James S. Wadsworth died on May 8, 1864[5].
  • Burial took place at Temple Hill Cemetery[9].
  • James S. Wadsworth's father was James Wadsworth[10].
  • James S. Wadsworth's mother was Naomi Wadsworth[11].
  • James S. Wadsworth was married to Mary Craig Wharton[12].
  • A child of James S. Wadsworth was Cornelia Adair[13].
  • A child of James S. Wadsworth was James Wolcott Wadsworth[14].
  • A child of James S. Wadsworth was Elizabeth Wadsworth[15].
  • A child of James S. Wadsworth was Craig Wharton Wadsworth[16].
  • James S. Wadsworth held citizenship in United States[17].
  • James S. Wadsworth worked as a military officer[6].
  • James S. Wadsworth's professions included politician[7].
  • James S. Wadsworth's education included a stint at Harvard University[18].
  • James S. Wadsworth's education included a stint at Yale University[19].
  • James S. Wadsworth is recorded as male[20].
  • James S. Wadsworth's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • James S. Wadsworth was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].
  • James S. Wadsworth was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • James S. Wadsworth's military branch is recorded as Union Army[24].
  • James S. Wadsworth's military branch is recorded as United States Army[25].
  • James S. Wadsworth's Commons category is recorded as James S. Wadsworth[26].
  • James S. Wadsworth's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[27].

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Origins and Family

James S. Wadsworth was born in Geneseo[2]. He was born on October 30, 1807[3]. His father was James Wadsworth[10]. His mother was Naomi Wadsworth[11].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Yale University[19], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1701[34], headquartered in New Haven[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and politician[7].

Personal Life

James S. Wadsworth was married to Mary Craig Wharton[12]. Children include Cornelia Adair[13], a husbandry worker[36], 1837–1921[37], of United States[38], awarded the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame[39]; James Wolcott Wadsworth[14], a politician[40], 1846–1926[41], of United States[42]; Elizabeth Wadsworth[15], 1848–1930[43]; and Craig Wharton Wadsworth[16], 1841–1872[44]. Political affiliations include Republican Party[22], a political party[45], in United States[46], founded in 1854[47], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[48] and Democratic Party[23], a political party[49], in United States[50], founded in 1828[51], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[52].

Death and Burial

James S. Wadsworth died on May 8, 1864[5]. He died in Spotsylvania County[4]. Burial took place at Temple Hill Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

James S. Wadsworth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was James S. Wadsworth born?

James S. Wadsworth was born in Geneseo[2].

Where did James S. Wadsworth die?

James S. Wadsworth died in Spotsylvania County[4].

Who were James S. Wadsworth's parents?

James S. Wadsworth's father was James Wadsworth[10]. James S. Wadsworth's mother was Naomi Wadsworth[11].

Who was James S. Wadsworth married to?

James S. Wadsworth's spouses include Mary Craig Wharton[12].

What did James S. Wadsworth do for work?

James S. Wadsworth worked as military officer[6] and politician[7].

Where did James S. Wadsworth go to school?

James S. Wadsworth was educated at Harvard University[18] and Yale University[19].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, politician
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
    Member of political party Republican Party, Democratic Party
    Given name James
    Child Cornelia Adair, James Wolcott Wadsworth, Elizabeth Wadsworth +1
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