James DeWolf

James DeWolf
United States Senator from Rhode Island
In office March 4, 1821 – October 31, 1825
Preceded by	William Hunter
Succeeded by	Asher Robbins
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
In office 1798–1801 1803–1812 1817–1821 1829–1837
Personal details
Born	(1764-03-18)March 18, 1764 Bristol, Rhode Island
Died	December 21, 1837(1837-12-21) (aged 73) New York City, New York
Political party	Democratic-Republican
Spouse	Nancy Ann Bradford DeWolf (1770-1838) m. 1790
Relations	DeWolf family Robert L. Cutting Jr. (great-grandson)
Children	12
Parent(s)	Mark Anthony DeWolf (1726-1793) Abigail Hazel Potter (1726-1809)
Profession	Politician, Captain, Slaver

James DeWolf (March 18, 1764 – December 21, 1837) was an American slave trader and politician. He served as a state legislator for a total of nearly 25 years, and in the 1820s served as a United States senator from Rhode Island. Along with trading in slaves, DeWolf invested in sugar and coffee plantations in Cuba and became the wealthiest man in his state. By the end of his life, he was said to be the second-richest person in the entire United States. During his lifetime, his name was usually written "James D'Wolf".