Background
Mcghee, James B. was born on October 6, 1888 in Vernon, Texas, United States. Son of Franklin Pierce and Junita (Miller) Mcghee.
Mcghee, James B. was born on October 6, 1888 in Vernon, Texas, United States. Son of Franklin Pierce and Junita (Miller) Mcghee.
Public schools and law office.
Court stenograher, 1912-1920. Admitted to New Mexico bar, 1919, and practiced in Carlsbad, Clovis and Roswell, New Mexico, 1920-1933. Appointed judge 5th Judicial District, New Mexico, January 16, 1933, elected to fill unexpired term, 1934, re-elected, 1936 and 1942.
Elected justice Supreme Court of the New Mexico, 1946, reflected 1954.
Member American, New Mexico bar associations. Mason, Elk.
Married Glendora Lewis, May 28, 1910 (died February 27, 1942).