Joseph Ruggles Wilson

Joseph Ruggles Wilson

American theologian and father of Woodrow Wilson (1822–1903)

Died aged 80PiscesUnited States

Biography

Joseph Ruggles Wilson Sr. (February 28, 1822 – January 21, 1903) was a prominent American Presbyterian theologian and father of President Woodrow Wilson, Nashville Banner editor Joseph Ruggles Wilson Jr., and Anne E. Wilson Howe. In 1861, as pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Augusta, Georgia, he organized the General Assembly of the newly formed Presbyterian Church in the United States, known as the Southern Presbyterian Church, and served as its clerk (chief executive officer) for 37 years.

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Family

Spouse(s)
Janet Woodrow
Children
Woodrow WilsonMarion Morton WilsonAnnie Josephine WilsonJoseph Ruggles Wilson Jr.
Parents
James WilsonAnn Adams
Siblings
William Duane Wilson

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Joseph Ruggles Wilson died on January 21, 1903 at the age of 80.
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Joseph Ruggles Wilson was born on February 28, 1822.
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Joseph Ruggles Wilson was born in Steubenville.
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Joseph Ruggles Wilson's zodiac sign is Pisces.
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Joseph Ruggles Wilson is a citizen of United States.
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Joseph Ruggles Wilson is known as university teacher.
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According to Wikidata, Joseph Ruggles Wilson's spouse is or was Janet Woodrow.
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Wikidata lists 4 children of Joseph Ruggles Wilson.

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