Background
Lawson, James Joseph was born on January 27, 1888 in Campbell, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Gustav and Nancy Lawson.
Lawson, James Joseph was born on January 27, 1888 in Campbell, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Gustav and Nancy Lawson.
Student Johnson Bible College, Kimberly Heights, Tennessee, Hiram (O.) College.
Founder, Lawson Milk Company, Akron, O., 1922. Company sold to Consolidated Foods Corporation, Chicago, 1958. Now chairman Lawson Milk Company division and director corporation Pioneer gallon jug cash and carry in retail stores.
Established Lawson Baptist Foundation, 1960.
God has revealed and continues to reveal God's self through the Bible, through the created order, through mighty acts in history, and, preeminently, through God the Son, Jesus Christ.
Member Akron Chamber of Commerce.
Married Mary Stewart, December 11, 1920. Children: Richard James (deceased), Jean Ann (Mistress Becker), Norman Walter.