
James Grant Wilson
James Grant Wilson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, the son of poet William Wilson. Soon after his birth, his family relocated to Poughkeepsie, New York. He was educated at College Hill, and then privately tutored. He joined his father in business, later becoming his partner. In 1855, he began a two-year trip to Europe. In 1857, he returned to the U.S. and founded the Chicago Record, a journal of art and literature. In 1862, during the Civil War, he sold his the Chicago Record and entered the Union Army as a major of the 15th Illinois Cavalry. He left the Army in 1865 and moved to New York City, where he became an author, speaker, and president of the Society of American Authors. In 1885 he also became president of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society. He edited several works of history and biography.
Born 1832-04-28
Died 1914-02-01
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Books by James Grant Wilson
Total count: 62
Biographical sketches of Illinois officers engaged in the war against the rebellion of 1861.J. Barnet1862-01-01
Mr. Secretary Pepyswith extracts from his diary.J. Porteus1867-01-01
The life and campaigns of Ulysses Simpson Grantgeneral-in-chief of the United States army.R.M. De Witt1868-01-01-
The poetical writings of Fitz-Greene Halleckwith extracts from those of Joseph Rodman DrakeD. Appleton and company1868-01-01
The life and letters of Fitz-Greene Halleck.D. Appleton and company1869-01-01
A Description of the Dedication of the Monument Erected at GuilfordD. Appleton and Co.1869-01-01
Memorials of Andrew Kirkpatrick, and his wife Jane Bayard.Priv. print.1870-01-01-
Sketches of illustrious soldiersG.P. Putnam1874-01-01
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The Poets and poetry of Scotland from the earliest to the present time1876-01-01
The poets and poetry of Scotlandfrom the earliest to the present time, comprising characteristic selections from the works of the more noteworthy Scottish poetsHarper & brothers1876-01-01
The poets and poetry of Scotland from the earliest to the present time, comprising characteristic selections from the works of the more noteworthy Scottish poets, with biographical and critial notes.Blackie1877-01-01-
A memorial of Col. John Bayardpublisher not identified1878-01-01
Commodore Hull and the Constitution. The anniversary address before the New York genealogical and biographical society February 27, 1880.1880-01-01
Sketches of Illustrious SoldiersG. P. Putnam's Sons1880-01-01-
The life and public services of Ulysses Simpson Grantgeneral of the United States army, and twice president of the United StatesRev. ed.De Witt1885-01-01
Colonel John Bayard (1738-1807) and the Bayard family of America.The anniversary address before the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, February 27, 1885Trow's Printing and Bookbinding Co.1885-01-01-
The life and public services of Ulysses Simpson Grant, general of the United States army, and twice President of the United Statespublisher not identified1885-01-01
Bryant, and His FriendsSome Reminiscences of the Knickerbocker WritersFords, Howard & Hulbert1886-01-01
Bryant, and his friendssome reminiscences of the Knickerbocker writers ...Fords, Howard & Hulbert1886-01-01
Bryant, and his friendssome reminiscences of the Knickerbocker writers.Fords, Howard & Hulbert1886-01-01-
Samuel Provoost, first bishop of New Yorkan address delivered before the New York Genealogical and Biographical SocietyTrow's Printing and Bookbinding Co.1887-01-01
Appletons' cyclopædia of American biographyD. Appleton and Company1888-01-01-
Memorials and footprints of Columbusan address delivered before the New York Genealogical and Biographical SocietyPrivately printed1888-01-01
Ulysses Simpson GrantJ. B. Lippincott Co.1890-01-01-
Personal recollections of the war of the rebellionaddresses delivered before the New York commandery of the loyal legion of the United States, 1883- [First]- series...Pub. by the commandery1891-01-01
Philip Henry SheridanJ. B. Lippincott Co.1892-01-01
Thomas Dongan and the New York charter, 1682-1688.1892-01-01
The memorial history of the City of New-Yorkfrom its first settlement to the year 1892New York History Co.1892-01-01
The memorial history of the city of New York, from its first settlement to the year 1892.New York History Co.1892-01-01-
The world's largest librariesa commencement address delivered at St. Stephen's College, Annandale, N.Y., Thursday, June 21, 18942d ed.E. & J. B. Young1894-01-01
The world's largest librariesa commencement address delivered at St. Stephen's college, Annandale, N.Y., Thursday, June 21, 1894E. & J. B. Young & Co.1894-01-01
The Presidents of the United States1789-1894D. Appleton and Co.1894-01-01
Love in lettersillustrated in the correspondence of eminent persons; with biographical sketches of the writers.G. W. Dillingham co.1896-01-01
General GrantD. Appleton and co.1897-01-01-
A brief memorial of the Rev. Beverly Robinson Betts, 1827-1899publisher not identified1900-01-01
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American editions of Robert Burns's poems1900-01-01
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American editions of Robert Burn's poems.1900-01-01
The Cyclopædia of American BiographyThe Press association compilers, inc.1900-01-01
Memoirs of an American Lady: With Sketches of Manners and Scenes in America ...Dodd, Mead and company1901-01-01
Appleton's Cyclopædia of American BiographyD. Appleton and company1901-01-01
Old New York.1902-01-01-
The Marquis of Dufferin in New Yorkpublisher not identified1902-01-01
John Pintard, founder of the New York Historical Societyan address delivered before the New York Historical Society, December 3, 1901Printed for the Society1902-01-01
The Presidents of the United States1789-1902D. Appleton and Co.1902-01-01
Washington--Lincoln and Grant.An address1903-01-01
Thackeray in the United States, 1852-3, 1855-6, including a record of a variety of Thackerayana.Bibliography by Frederick S. Dickson.Smith, Elder1904-01-01
Thackeray in the United States, 1852-3, 1855-6Dodd, Mead1904-01-01
The discovery of the Hudson River.1906-01-01
Recollections of LincolnG.P. Putnam's Sons1909-01-01
Thackeray in the United States, 1852-3, 1855-6including a record of a variety of Thackerayana. With sixty-six illustrationsDodd, Mead1909-01-01-
Memoirs of an American ladywith sketches of manners and scenes in America as they existed previous to the Revolution. With unpublished letters and a memoir of Mrs. Grant by James Grant WilsonDodd, Mead1909-01-01
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Commodore Isaac Hull and the frigate ConstitutionThe Society1910-01-01
Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln1913-01-01
The presidents of the United States 1789-1914C. Scribner's sons1914-01-01
Appletons' cyclopaedia of American biography1st ed.D. Appleton1968-01-01
Thackeray in the United States, 1852-3, 1855-6including a record of a variety of ThackerayanaKraus Reprint Co.1969-01-01-
The poets and poetry of Scotland, from the earliest to the present time, comprising characteristic selections from the works of the more noteworthy Scottish ... noticesBooks for Libraries Press1973-01-01
Lord Lovelace and the second Canadian campaign, 1708-1710G.P.O.1986-01-01
Thackeray in the United StatesRoss & Perry, Inc.2002-10-01-
Appleton's Cyclopedia of American BiographyVolumes I to VIHeritage Books2005-01-01
Great CommandersGeneral GrantKessinger Publishing, LLC2007-04-10-
James Grant Wilson correspondence