James Wilson (journalist)
James Wilson | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from Jefferson County | |
| In office 1820–1822 | |
| In office 1816–1817 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 20, 1787 Dergalt, County Tyrone, Kingdom of Ireland |
| Died | October 17, 1850 (aged 63) Steubenville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Spouse | Ann Adams |
| Children | 10, including Joseph |
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James Wilson (February 20, 1787 – October 17, 1850) was an Irish-American journalist and politician. Wilson, who began his career working for the Philadelphia Aurora, later purchased the Western Herald and founded the Pennsylvania Advocate. Between 1816 and 1822, he served three one-year terms representing Jefferson County in the Ohio House of Representatives. Wilson was the paternal grandfather of President Woodrow Wilson.