Background
Mcknight, James Rankin was born on July 31, 1878 in Junction City, Kansas, United States. Son of George William and Mary Josephine (McClure) Mcknight.
Mcknight, James Rankin was born on July 31, 1878 in Junction City, Kansas, United States. Son of George William and Mary Josephine (McClure) Mcknight.
Bachelor of Science, University of Kansas Engineering School.
With engineering department Union Pacific Railroad, 1902-1903. With Pierre (South Dakot) National Bank since 1903, serving successively as clerk, assistant cashier and cashier until 1920, president, 1920-1949. Chairman of the Board since 1949.
Director Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, 1939-1951.
President South Dakot Bankers Association, 1937-1938. Appointed member board Governors Smaller War Plants Corporation, Region 12, Minneapolis, June 1943.
Chairman local Selective Service Board, 1940-1945.
Mason ( Knights Templar, Shriner). Club: Kiwanis International.
Married Mae Bach, November 6, 1907.