Background
Able, James Augustus was born on December 30, 1928 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of James Augustus and Florence Elizabeth (Gerhardt) Able.
Able, James Augustus was born on December 30, 1928 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of James Augustus and Florence Elizabeth (Gerhardt) Able.
Student, James Millikin U., 1946, 49-50; student, United States Air Force Institute, 1946-1949; Bachelor of Laws, Atlanta Law School, 1953; Master of Laws, Atlanta Law School, 1954.
Reporter, Decatur Herald-Review, 1943-1946, 49-50; regional legal counsel, Associations Investment Company, Atlanta, 1955-1961; private practice law, Atlanta, 1961-1970; security supervisor, State of Georgia, Atlanta, 1970-1972; private investigator, Advance Industrial Security, Atlanta, 1972-1975; freelance writer, Tampa, Florida, since 1975. Speaker, advisor on writing and careers Hillsborough County School Sys., Tampa, since 1993.
Campaign aide various political campaigns, 1960s and 70s. Sergeant United States Army, 1946-1949, 50-51. Member Tampa Writers Alliance (president 1986-1989, publicity/public relations dir.1992-, workshop instructor/coordinator since 1990, 10-year Meritorious Svc. plaque 1996).
Married Martha Frances Collins, February 10, 1952 (divorced April 1972). Children: James B., Cynthia L. Able Singh, Robert G., Cheryl A. Able Moulton. Married Mary LouiseMathews, April 26, 1972.
Children: Stephanie Ann, Victoria Annual.