Background
Social Research., James Claiborne Wilkes, was born on March 6, 1899 in St. Petersburg, Virginia, United States. Son of William and Lizzie (Ferguson) W.
Social Research., James Claiborne Wilkes, was born on March 6, 1899 in St. Petersburg, Virginia, United States. Son of William and Lizzie (Ferguson) W.
Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, 1921. Bachelor of Arts, George Washington University, 1925.
Admitted to District of Columbia Bar, 1921, practiced in Washington. Partner Wilkes & Artis, 1940-1968. Assistant Corporate Counsel, District of Columbia, 1922-1926.
General counsel Washington Hotel Association, Federal City Council, Young Men's Christian Association of Washington, and Doctors Hospital, also the Home Builders Association Metropolitan Washington.
Director American Security & Trust Company, Columbia Federal Savings & Loan Association, Barber & Ross, Incorporated. Chairman District of Columbia Republican Committee, 1936-1949.
Fellow American College Trial Lawyers. Member American, District of Columbia Bar associations, Lambda Alpha. Mason (Jester).; Clubs: National Lawyers, Metropolitan, Barristers.
National Press, Columbia Country.
Capitol Hill Republican (Washington).
Married Edna G. Cross, June 7, 1926. Children: James Claiborne, Charles Latimer.