James Watson Webb

American journalist and diplomat (1802-1884)
Person human Q3161477
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James Watson Webb

Summary

James Watson Webb is a human[1]. He was born in Claverack[2]. He was born on February 8, 1802[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on June 7, 1884[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], journalist[7], media proprietor[8], and writer[9].

Key Facts

  • James Watson Webb's place of birth was Claverack[2].
  • James Watson Webb died in New York City[4].
  • James Watson Webb was born on February 8, 1802[3].
  • James Watson Webb died on June 7, 1884[5].
  • James Watson Webb is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[10].
  • James Watson Webb's father was Samuel Blachley Webb[11].
  • James Watson Webb's mother was Q135998966[12].
  • Among James Watson Webb's spouses was Helen Lispenard Stewart[13].
  • Among James Watson Webb's spouses was Laura Virginia Cram[14].
  • A child of James Watson Webb was H. Walter Webb[15].
  • A child of James Watson Webb was Alexander S. Webb[16].
  • A child of James Watson Webb was William Seward Webb[17].
  • A child of James Watson Webb was G. Creighton Webb[18].
  • A child of James Watson Webb was Jacob Lewis Webb[19].
  • James Watson Webb held citizenship in United States[20].
  • James Watson Webb worked as a diplomat[6].
  • James Watson Webb's professions included journalist[7].
  • James Watson Webb worked as a media proprietor[8].
  • James Watson Webb worked as a writer[9].
  • James Watson Webb held the position of United States Ambassador to Brazil[21].
  • James Watson Webb is recorded as male[22].
  • James Watson Webb's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • James Watson Webb was affiliated with the Whig Party[24].
  • James Watson Webb was affiliated with the Republican Party[25].
  • James Watson Webb's Commons category is recorded as James Watson Webb[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Claverack[2], James Watson Webb… he was born on February 8, 1802[3]. His father was Samuel Blachley Webb[11]. His mother was Q135998966[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], journalist[7], media proprietor[8], and writer[9]. James Watson Webb held the position of United States Ambassador to Brazil[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Helen Lispenard Stewart[13], 1805–1848[27] and Laura Virginia Cram[14], 1826–1890[28], of United States[29]. Children include H. Walter Webb[15], 1852–1900[30], of United States[31]; Alexander S. Webb[16], a military officer[32], 1835–1911[33], of United States[34], awarded the Medal of Honor[35]; William Seward Webb[17], a politician[36], 1851–1926[37], of United States[38]; G. Creighton Webb[18], a lawyer[39], 1853–1948[40], of United States[41]; and Jacob Lewis Webb[19], a painter[42], 1856–1928[43], of United States[44]. Political affiliations include Whig Party[24], a political party[45], in United States[46], founded in 1834[47], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[48] and Republican Party[25], a political party[49], in United States[50], founded in 1854[51], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[52].

Death and Burial

James Watson Webb died on June 7, 1884[5]. He died in New York City[4]. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[10].

FAQs

Where was James Watson Webb born?

James Watson Webb was born in Claverack[2].

Where did James Watson Webb die?

James Watson Webb passed away in New York City[4].

Who were James Watson Webb's parents?

James Watson Webb's father was Samuel Blachley Webb[11]. James Watson Webb's mother was Q135998966[12].

Who was James Watson Webb married to?

James Watson Webb's spouses include Helen Lispenard Stewart[13] and Laura Virginia Cram[14].

What did James Watson Webb do for work?

James Watson Webb worked as diplomat[6], journalist[7], media proprietor[8], and writer[9].

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  1. 20d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-08-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child H. Walter Webb, Alexander S. Webb, William Seward Webb +2
    Find a grave memorial id 27431951
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  2. 13w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name James, Samuel, Watson
    "/* wbremoveclaims-remove:1| */ [[Property:P735]]: [[Q629347]], this is not correct (and resulted due to him sharing [[Q89921162]] with his father Samuel)"
  3. 14w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation diplomat, journalist, media proprietor +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
  4. 15w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id ['cnp02351143', 'cni00105790']
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  5. 17w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death New York City
    Mother Q135998966
    Prabook id 1064230
    Family name Webb
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P3368]]: 2458873, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/257026|batch #257026]]"
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