Background
James, George Roosa was born on September 12, 1866 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Henry and Caroline (Roosa) James.
James, George Roosa was born on September 12, 1866 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Henry and Caroline (Roosa) James.
Educational public schools.
Secretary James & Graham Wagon Company, Memphis, 1886, president, 1889. President State National Bank of Memphis, 1910, and served as vice president of its successor, the Central State National Bank, after consolidation with Central Bank & Trust Company, 1912. President William R. Moore Dry Goods Company, 1915.
Member Federal Reserve Board, until January 1936.
Member Federal Reserve Board, until January 1936. Member Memphis City Council, 1892-1893. Member industrial board of Department of Commerce, February-May 1919.
Member Industrial Conference, October 6-21, 1919. Trustee Peabody College for Teachers, Nashville, Tennessee.
Married Elizabeth Carpenter, January 12, 1888.