Background
He was born in Durham, Connecticut on August 25, 1819.
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James Wadsworth
Edit Profilepolitician member of the New York State Senate
Education
He graduated from Yale College in 1841, and came to Buffalo the same year. He then moved to New Haven, Connecticut and for two years studied literature and then law.
Career
He returned to Buffalo in 1845, and established the law firm of Wadsworth & Cameron. He became involved in real estate and purchased land from Judge Ebenezer Walden. In 1850, he was chosen Buffalo city attorney.
On March 4, 1851, was elected as the Locofoco candidate for mayor.
During his term, the New York and Erie Railroad was completed from New York to Dunkirk and the Buffalo Female Academy opened. His term as mayor ended on March 9, 1852.
In 1851, Wadsworth became president of the Buffalo, Brantford and Goodrich Railroad and continued this after his mayoral term ended. He resigned his seat on August 18, 1858.
Politics
Locofocos, Democratic Party.
Membership
He was a Democratic member of the New York State Senate (31st Doctorate) from 1856 to 1858, sitting in the 79th, 80th and 81st New York State Legislatures.
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Nationality
United States -
Political Party
Locofocos