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William H. Wadsworth

1821 – 1893

American politician

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About William H. Wadsworth

Lived 1821 – 1893 (aged 71). William H. Wadsworth was an American politician, lawyer and diplomat.

William Henry Wadsworth (July 4, 1821 – April 2, 1893) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.

Born in Maysville, Kentucky, Wadsworth attended town and county private schools. He studied law and graduated from Augusta College, Bracken County, Kentucky, in 1841. He was admitted to the bar in 1844 and commenced practice in Maysville, Kentucky. He served as member of the Kentucky State Senate from 1853 to 1856. He served as presidential elector on the Constitutional Union ticket in 1860.

Wadsworth was elected as a Unionist to the Thirty-seventh and Thirty-eighth Congresses (March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1865). His vote on the Thirteenth Amendment is recorded as nay. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1864.

During the Civil War Wadsworth served as aide to General Nelson, with the rank of colonel, at the Battle of Ivy Mountain. He was appointed United States commissioner to Mexico, under the treaty of Washington for the adjustment of claims, by President Grant in 1869.

Wadsworth was elected as a Republican to the Forty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1887). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1886. He resumed the practice of law. He died in Maysville, Kentucky, April 2, 1893. He was interred in Maysville Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Augusta College, Augusta College (Kentucky)
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the State Senate of Kentucky
Also known as
William Henry Wadsworth

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William H. Wadsworth?

American politician (1821–1893)

When was William H. Wadsworth born?

William H. Wadsworth was born on 4 July 1821 in Maysville.

When did William H. Wadsworth die?

William H. Wadsworth died on 2 April 1893 in Maysville.

What was William H. Wadsworth's occupation?

William H. Wadsworth was a politician, lawyer and diplomat.

What nationality was William H. Wadsworth?

William H. Wadsworth was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William H. Wadsworth

· Wikidata: Q2579106

· DBpedia: William H. Wadsworth

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