Woodrow Wilson

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Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) - Born 28 Dec 1856 in Staunton, Virginia. Twenty Eighth President of the United States from 4 Mar 1913 to 4 Mar 1921. He served as Governor of New Jersey (1911-1913) and as President of Princeton University (1902-1910). He died 3 Feb 1924 in his Washington DC home and was interred in Washington National Cathedral, Washington DC.

File:President Woodrow Wilson portrait December 2 1912.jpg
Woodrow Wilson 1912


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Father: Joseph Ruggles Wilson (1822-1903)

Mother: Jessie Janet Woodrow (1826–1888)

Marriage:

  • Ellen Louise Axson (1860-1914) married 24 Jun 1885, born 15 May 1860, died 6 Aug 1914.
  • Edith Bolling Galt (1872-1961) married 18 Dec 1915, born 15 Oct 1872, died 28 Dec 1961.

Children:

  • By Ellen:
    • Margaret Woodrow Wilson (1886–1944) born 16 Apr 1886, 12 Feb 1944.
    • Jessie Woodrow Wilson (1887–1933) born 28 Aug 1887, died 15 Jan 1933.
    • Eleanor Randolph Wilson (1889–1967) born 16 Oct 1889, died 5 Apr 1967.
  • By Edith:
    • None

Personal Description:

  • Height: 5' 11".
  • Build: 175-185 pounds.
  • Hair Color: Brown to Gray.
  • Eye Color: blue-gray.

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