Background
Moncure, James Ashby was born on June 4, 1926 in Abingdon, Virginia, United States. Son of Walter R.D. and Harriet Ashby (Ogburn) Moncure.
Moncure, James Ashby was born on June 4, 1926 in Abingdon, Virginia, United States. Son of Walter R.D. and Harriet Ashby (Ogburn) Moncure.
Bachelor, University Richmond, 1949. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1960.
Member faculty, U. Richmond, 1954-1974; Professor of English history, U. Richmond, 1967-1974; dean, U. Richmond (University College), 1968-1974; director university summer school study abroad program, U. Richmond (University College), 1963-1970; vice president for academy and student affairs, Elon College, 1974-1983; professor of history, Elon College, 1974-1987. President Richmond Experiment International Living, 1957-1959, Duntreath Community Association, 1959-1961, Richmond International Council, 1967-1969.
Board of directors English Speaking Union, Young Men’s Christian Association, Experiment International Living, E.R. Patterson Education Foundation Served with infantry, Medical Corps Army of the United States, 1944-1946, 50-51. Member Experiment National Alumni Association (board directors), American History Association, Archeological Institute American, Conference British Studies, Virginia Social Science Association, Omicron Delta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha, Phi Alpha Theta, Cross Keys.
Married Jennie Bruce Belk, June 15, 1952. 1 son, James Ashby.