Background
Wickersham, James was born on August 24, 1857 in Patoka, Illinois, United States. Son of Alexander Wickersham.
Wickersham, James was born on August 24, 1857 in Patoka, Illinois, United States. Son of Alexander Wickersham.
Common school education. Doctor of Laws, Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines, 1935.
1 son, Darrell P.; married second, Mistress Grace East. Bishop, 1928. Admitted to bar, 1880. Probate judge, Pierce Company, Washington, 1884-1888.
City attorney, Tacoma, 1893-1894.
Member Washington House of Representatives, 1898. United States district judge, 3d Division, District of Alaska, 1900-1907.
Delegate from Alaska to 61st to 66th Congresses (1909-1921) and to 72d Congress (1931-1933). Delegate Republican National Convention, Kansas City, 1928.
Editor: Alaska Territory Law Reports (8 volumes), 1867-1935.
Bibliography of Alaskan Literature, 1724-1924. Home: Juneau, Alaska.
Member Washington House of Representatives, 1898.
Married Deborah South. Bell, October 27, 1880 (died 1926). Married second, Mistress.