Background
Aswell, James Benjamin was born on December 23, 1869 in Jackson Parish. Louisiana. Son of Benjamin W. and Elizabeth (Lyles) Aswell.
Aswell, James Benjamin was born on December 23, 1869 in Jackson Parish. Louisiana. Son of Benjamin W. and Elizabeth (Lyles) Aswell.
Geo. Peabody College, for Teachers, 1892. University of Nashville, Bachelor of Arts, 1893, Master of Arts, 1898. University of Arkansas, Bachelor of Laws 1907.
Principal school, Nash, Louisiana, 1886-1888. Principal Calhoun (Louisiana) High School, 1893-1896. Professor of English, Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, 1896-1897.
Training teacher, State Normal College, Natchitoches, Louisiana, and state institute conductor, 1897-1900. President Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, 1900-1904. State superintendent public education, 1904-1908.
President Louisiana State Normal College, 1908-1911. Member 63d to 71st Congresses (1913-1931), 8th Louisiana District.
Christians should seek to apply their spiritual and moral values to the political process rather than politicize the church.
Every person needs the Church for spiritual and emotional care that enables to reconcile relations with God, with others, and with self.
Member 63d to 71st Congresses (1913-1931), 8th Louisiana District.
Spouse Maude Hunnewell, June 2, 1928, London.