Background
James, James Charles was born on February 21, 1882 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Son of George Albert and Mary (Rooney) James.
James, James Charles was born on February 21, 1882 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Son of George Albert and Mary (Rooney) James.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Wisconsin, 1904. Student George Washington University Law School.
Admitted to Illinois bar, 1905, Supreme Court United States, 1926. Practiced law at Aurora, Illinois, 1905-1917. Assistant state’s attorney Kane County, Illinois, 1907-1910.
Member firm of Alschuler, Putnam & James.
Aurora, 1910-1917; local attorney C.,B.&Q. Railroad Company, 1914-1917. Assistant to Illinois district attorney, same road, Chicago, 1917-1919, general attorney, 1919-1924, general solicitor, 1924-1938, general counsel, 1938-1949, vice-president and director, 1939-1949, member Executive Committee, 1941, executive vice president, general counsel 1949-1952, retired, 1952, director, member Executive Committee, 1952-1969.
Director, member Executive Committee Colorado & Southern Railway Company, 1952-1969. Director Aurora Foundation.
Member of advisory board Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital. Member American Bar Association Kappa Psi. Clubs: Chicago, Chicago Farmers.
Married Julia Brady Haring, July 11, 1910. Children: Marion, Martha, James Charles, Junior.