Background
Welch, James Alexander was born on May 25, 1924 in Versailles, Kentucky, United States. Son of William Thomas and Susie Frances (Cook) Welch.
Welch, James Alexander was born on May 25, 1924 in Versailles, Kentucky, United States. Son of William Thomas and Susie Frances (Cook) Welch.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, U. Kentucky, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1952.
Assistant professor animal science, West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1952-1955; associate professor animal science, West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1955-1960; professor animal science, West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1960-1987; professor animal science emeritus, West Virginia University, Morgantown, since 1988; professor emeritus. Chief of party West Virginia University/United States Agency for International Development Contract, Entebbe, Uganda, 1963-1966.
With United States Air Force, 1943-1946. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member Archaeol. Society, American Livestock Breeds Conservatory, Nature Conservancy, Kiwanis, Alpha Gamma Rho (chapter advisor 1954-1960, 79-86), Gamma Sigma Delta (president 1961-1962), Alpha Zeta, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Doris Naomi Cromley, September 2, 1951. Children: Thomas Donald, Paul Daniel.