Webb, J. Watson (James Watson), 1802-1884
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Webb, James Watson, Major-General; USA Minister in Brazil
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James Watson Webb was born in Claverack, New York on February 8, 1802. Webb's military career included service in Illinois during the 1820s. In 1827 his journalistic career began with the acquisition of the New York Morning Courier. In 1829 he acquired and merged the New York Enquirer with the Courier. In 1861 he sold his newspaper interest to the New York World. Webb was a nationally prominent journalist and editor whose writings sometimes resulted in libel suits and duels. During the Civil War he held the diplomatic post of Minister to Brazil, in support of the Union cause. He married twice, in 1823, and in 1849, to Laura Virginia Cram. He died on June 7, 1884.
Journalist and diplomat.
Epithet: Major-General; USA Minister in Brazil
American journalist.
James Watson Webb was born in Claverack, New York on February 8, 1802. Webb's military career included service in Illinois during the 1820s. In 1827 his journalistic career began with the acquisition of the New York Morning Courier. In 1829 he acquired and merged the "New York Enquirer" with the "Courier." In 1861 he sold his newspaper interest to the "New York World." Webb was a nationally prominent journalist and editor whose writings sometimes resulted in libel suits and duels. During the Civil War he held the diplomatic post of Minister to Brazil, in support of the Union cause. He married twice, in 1823, and in 1849, to Laura Virginia Cram. He died on June 7, 1884.
American journalist and diplomat.
New York author and publisher.
Born in Claverack, N.Y., comm. 2nd Lieut. U.S. Army, resigned 1827, acquired the Morning Courier, N.Y.C., merged with N.Y. inquirer, 1829. Appt. U.S. Charge d'Affairs to Austria, senate refused to ratify. U.S. minister to Brazil 1861-69. Author of five books. Died N.Y.C. June 7, 1884. (from Who Was Who, p. 567)
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Austria
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Brazil
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Serbia, Europe
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