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Wilson, James E. "Tama Jim"
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| Affiliation | Republican |
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| Name | James E. "Tama Jim" Wilson |
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Traer, Iowa , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
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August 16, 1835
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| Died | August 26, 1920
(85 years)
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| Contributor | Thomas Walker |
| Last Modifed | RBH
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| Info | Wilson, James (Tama Jim).
Born on August 16, 1835, in Ayrshire, Scotland. He attended Iowa (now Grinnell) College. He engaged in farming, devoting special attention to livestock feeding, and raising purebred animals. He was elected to Iowa House of Representatives and became its speaker. This prepared Wilson for membership in the United States House of Representatives, 1873-77 and 1883-85. He taught at Iowa Agricultural College and was director of the experiment station. Wilson was Secretary of Agriculture from March 6, 1897, to March 5, 1913, the longest term of any Cabinet member and the only one to serve under three Presidents. He wrote for various farm journals and was editor of the Agricultural Digest. Wilson died August 26, 1920.
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