James Wadsworth (August 25, 1819 – May 18, 1891) was Mayor of the City of Buffalo, New York, serving 1851–1852.
[6] In 1851, Wadsworth became president of the Buffalo, Brantford and Goderich Railroad and continued this after his mayoral term ended.
In 1859, he removed to New York City, and for the next 25 years he was engaged in "various railway, mining, and oil companies."
He worked for Wells & Fargo's Overland Express, and practiced law part of the time.
[6] He also served as chairman of the Loyal League of Union Citizens during the U.S. Civil War.