Background
Chapman, James Alfred was born on March 29, 1893 in Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States. Son of James Alfred and Rachel (McMaster) Chapman.
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Chapman, James Alfred was born on March 29, 1893 in Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States. Son of James Alfred and Rachel (McMaster) Chapman.
Bachelor of Arts, Wofford College, 1913, Doctor of Laws, 1956.
Bank of Spartanburg, South Carolina., 1914-1916. With Inman Mills (South Carolina.), since 1916, successively, superintendent, vice president, 1923-1937, president, treasurer, 1937-1964, chairman of the board, since since 1964, also director. Director Commercial National Bank, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Spartan Radiocasting Company, Clifton Manufacturing Company.
Member American Cotton Manufacturers Institute (president 1959), Southern Textile Association (president 1923), South Carolina. Textile Manufacturers Association (president 1940-1943).
Married Martha Marshall, June 16, 1920. Children: James Alfred, W. Marshall, Robert F., Joseph W., Hugh M. With First National.