James Wilson (Secretary of Agriculture), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Wilson (Secretary of Agriculture)

Scotland-born United States politician

Date of Birth: 16-Aug-1835

Place of Birth: Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 26-Aug-1920

Profession: judge, politician, university teacher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

James "Tama Jim" Wilson (August 16, 1835 – August 26, 1920) was a Scottish-American politician who served as United States Secretary of Agriculture for sixteen years during three presidencies, from 1897 to 1913.
He holds the record as the longest-serving United States Cabinet member, and the only cabinet member to serve under four consecutive presidents.