Background
Sams, James C. was born on February 19, 1909 in Cochran, Georgia, United States. Son of Lonnie and Charlotte Sams.
Sams, James C. was born on February 19, 1909 in Cochran, Georgia, United States. Son of Lonnie and Charlotte Sams.
Bachelor of Science, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College, 1946.
Pastor, Jacksonville, Florida, 32 years; president, Progressive Baptist Convention Florida, 17 years; 1st vice president, National Baptist Convention American, 1961-1967; president, National Baptist Convention American, 1967-1985.
Vice chairman of the board of trustees Florida Memorial College. Trustee Edward Waters College M C.
Married Cornelia Fleming, September 29, 1930.