Background
Stackpole, Edward James was born on January 18, 1861 in McVeytown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edward H. H. and Margaret (Glasgow) Stackpole.
Stackpole, Edward James was born on January 18, 1861 in McVeytown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edward H. H. and Margaret (Glasgow) Stackpole.
Educational public schools.
Began in employ of uncle, on McVeytown Journal. Editor and part owner Orbisonia (Pennsylvania) Dispatch, 1881-1883. Became assistant foreman and exchange editor Harrisburg Telegraph, 1883.
Harrisburg correspondent New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh papers, 1884-1901.
Chief owner, editor in chief and president Harrisburg Telegraph, since 1901. Director Harrisburg Trust Company postmaster, Harrisburg, 1901-1913.
Member Commision on Amendment and Revision of State Constitution, 1920. Delegate Republican National Convention, 1920.
Served in National Guard Pennsylvania 3 years. Member Committee National Defense for Pennsylvania, et cetera
Married Kate Hummel, October 10, 1889. Children: Catherine Hummel (Mistress Walter Bruce Caldwell), Margaret (Mistress John C. Herman), Edward James, Albert Hummel.