James Wolcott Wadsworth
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For the United States Senator from New York, see James Wolcott Wadsworth, Jr..
James Wolcott Wadsworth (October 12, 1846 – December 24, 1926) was an American farmer, soldier, and statesman from Geneseo, New York. He represented New York in the United States House of Representatives. Before entering Congress, Wadsworth also served as New York State Comptroller from 1880 to 1881.
Wadsworth was the son of Civil War General James S. Wadsworth and the father of U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Speaker of the New York State Assembly James W. Wadsworth, Jr., who was also engaged in farming in New York and ranching in the Texas Panhandle.
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| Preceded by Frederic P. Olcott |
New York State Comptroller 1880 – 1881 |
Succeeded by Ira Davenport |
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