Background
Peters, James Solomon was born on March 21, 1884 in Nashville, Georgia, United States. Son of William Lot and Caroline (Walker) Peters.
Peters, James Solomon was born on March 21, 1884 in Nashville, Georgia, United States. Son of William Lot and Caroline (Walker) Peters.
Student Emory University, 1905-1906, L.D.D. (honorary), 1964. Honorary Doctor of Laws, LaGrange College, 1961.
James Solomon, Mary Virginia (Mistress S.L. Taylor). Married second, Mary Jane Hammack, July 23, 1965. With Bank Manchester (Georgia), from 1910, president 1934-1958, Chairman of the Board, from 1958.
Chairman Georgia Democratic Executive Committee, 1941-1942, 46-58, vice chairman, from 1958. Chairman Georgia delegation Democratic National Convention, 1948, vice chairman, 1952. Presidential elector, Georgia, 1952.
Board regents State Georgia, 1941-1942. Member, vice chairman Georgia Board Education, 1947-1958, chairman from 1958.
People need to grow in relationship with God, whose love constantly prompts to transform people.
The state should not use its authority to promote particular religious beliefs, nor should it require prayer or worship in the public schools. However, the state should leave students free to practice their own religious convictions.
Every Church member should be seeking in various ways to renew and expand the opportunities for Christian conversation about the things that matter.
Member, vice chairman Georgia Board Education, 1947-1958, chairman from 1958. Member Georgia Bankers Association (president (1923-1924), Indiana Bankers Association American (president 1952-1953).
Married Mary V. Jones, November 28, 1910 (deceased).; married second, Mary Jane Hammack, July 23, 1965. Children: Doctor.