James Wolcott (pioneer)

He assisted in growing the community with his plans for the future of Maumee through a prominent, long-standing business and political career.

James Wolcott had a passion for the profits of shipping via the Maumee River, bringing goods and passengers to great ports such as Detroit, Sandusky, and Buffalo.

[2] Before that, he served as acting agent for shipping lines and profited from the Forwarding and Commissioning business, which helped other frontier families acquire goods.

Wolcott could have seen his industry with a glance out of the southern window of his study, while passersby could gaze upon the federal-style mansion he accumulated for his family.

[7] Wolcott was one of the individuals who helped assign Maumee as the county seat, as they believed in its long-term prosperity with river trade.

James Wolcott's political career expanded into his aid in founding the Lucas County Whig Party.

Serving as chairman of the Lucas County Whig party and traveling as a delegate to the state convention supporting Clay, Wolcott was disappointed when his wife's father's war comrade, William Henry Harrison, was chosen for the presidential nomination instead.

He was left to his farming duties,[7] which pertained to chickens, hogs, and cattle and the growing of corn, wheat, flax, peaches, and apples.