James Watkins

Background

Watkins, James was born on May 24, 1887 in Normal, Illinois, United States. Son of Amos and Agnes (Harvey) Watkins.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1909. Bachelor of Laws, Detroit College Law, 1911. Bachelor of Civil Law, University of Oxford, 1914.

Career

Admitted to Michigan bar, 1911. Associate Trowbridge & Lewis Detroit, 1914-1919, member Trowbridge, Lewis & Watkins, later Lewis & Watkins, 1934-1970. Member board of directors of Michigan-Dynamics, Incorporated, Woodmere Cemetery Association Commissioner police, Detroit, 1931-1933.

Chairman Mayor’s Interracial Committee, 1945-1948.

Achievements

• James Watkins has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Clubs: Detroit, Country of Detroit, Yondotega, University.

Connections

Married Margaret B. Hosmer, August 18, 1917. Children: James K., George H., John B., Margaret Harvey.