James Wilson (journalist)

James Wilson
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from Jefferson County
In office
1820–1822
In office
1816–1817
Personal details
Born(1787-02-20)February 20, 1787
Dergalt, County Tyrone,
Kingdom of Ireland
DiedOctober 17, 1850(1850-10-17) (aged 63)
Steubenville, Ohio, U.S.
SpouseAnn Adams
Children10, including Joseph
Relatives

James Wilson (February 20, 1787 – October 17, 1850) was an Irish-American journalist and politician. Wilson, who began his career working for the Philadelphia Aurora, later purchased the Western Herald and founded the Pennsylvania Advocate. Between 1816 and 1822, he served three one-year terms representing Jefferson County in the Ohio House of Representatives. Wilson was the paternal grandfather of President Woodrow Wilson.