Background
Welles, James Bell was born on August 27, 1918 in Schenectady, New York, United States. Son of James Bell and Grace E. (Frazer) Welles.
Welles, James Bell was born on August 27, 1918 in Schenectady, New York, United States. Son of James Bell and Grace E. (Frazer) Welles.
Bachelor of Arts, Columbia University, 1939; Juris Doctor, Columbia University, 1942.
Association, Mitchell, Capron, Marsh, Angulo & Cooney, New York City, 1946-1956; member firm., Angulo, Cooney, Marsh & Ouchterloney, New York City, 1956-1959; member firm., Debevoise & Plimpton, New York City, 1960-1993.
Board visitors Columbia Law School, New York City, 1974-1994. Board directors Burke Foundation, White Plains, New York, since 1959, president. Trustee Emma Willard School, Troy, New York, 1974-1982.
Major United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945. Fellow American College Trust and Estate Counsel. Member American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Association of Bar of City of New York, Delta Phi, Phi Delta Phi.
Married Ann Bouton Thom, April 26, 1946. Children— Ann, James Bell, III, William (deceased), Thomas, Amy.