For other people named James Watson Webb, see James Watson Webb (disambiguation).
James Watson Webb
Webb, between 1855 and 1865
United States Minister to Brazil
In office October 21, 1861 – May 26, 1869
President
Abraham Lincoln Andrew Johnson Ulysses S. Grant
Preceded by
Richard K. Meade
Succeeded by
Henry T. Blow
United States Chargé d'Affaires to Austria
In office February 6, 1850 – May 8, 1850
President
Zachary Taylor
Preceded by
William H. Stiles
Succeeded by
Charles J. McCurdy
Personal details
Born
(1802-02-08)February 8, 1802 Claverack, New York, U.S.
Died
June 7, 1884(1884-06-07) (aged 82) New York City, New York, U.S.
Political party
Whig; Republican
Spouses
Helen Lispenard Stewart
(m. 1823; died 1848)
Laura Virginia Cram
(m. 1849)
Children
13, including Alexander, William, Walter
Parent(s)
Samuel Blachley Webb Catherine Louisa Hogeboom
Occupation
Diplomat, newspaper publisher
General James Watson Webb (February 8, 1802 – June 7, 1884) was a United States diplomat, newspaper publisher and a New York politician in the Whig and Republican parties.[1]
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