Background

Davies, James was born on April 17, 1870 in Stockport, England. Son of Shem and Catherine (O’Rourke) Davies.

Education

Bachelor of Philosophy, Boston University, 1900, Master of Arts, 1905. Doctor of Philosophy, Leipzig, 1906.

Career

Came to the United States, 1888, naturalized, 1900. Lecturer on English literature, University of Leipzig, 1905-1909. Member of faculty, University of Minnesota: music editor, editorial writer, Minneapolis Tribune.

Lecturer on musical literature and civic subjects.

Achievements

• James Davies has been listed as a notable music educator, music editorial writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mason.

Connections

Married Grace Golden, December 25, 1909. Children: James Golden, Helen Caroline, John Edward, Barbara Jane, Mary Verna, Diane.

Father:

Shem Davies

Mother:

Catherine (O’Rourke) Davies

Spouse:

Grace Golden

child:

Mary Verna Davies

child:

Diane Davies

child:

Barbara Jane Davies

child:

John Edward Davies

child:

Helen Caroline Davies

child:

James Golden Davies