Background
Denton, James Clarence was born on March 18, 1882 in Newport, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Jefferson and Elizabeth (Loyd) Denton.
Denton, James Clarence was born on March 18, 1882 in Newport, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Jefferson and Elizabeth (Loyd) Denton.
Student Emory and Henry College, Emory, Virginia. Bachelor of Science, University of Tennessee, 1903. Bachelor of Laws, 1904.
1 son, James C. Admitted to bar, Indian Ty., 1904, and began practice at Nowata. General practice, Muskogee, Oklahoma, 1912-1920, general counsel Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation, Tulsa, Oklahoma, since 1920, vice president since 1925. Director National Bank of Tulsa, Atlas Life Insurance Company Mayor of Nowata, 1907-1908.
Assistant United State Attorneys, Eastern District, Oklahoma, 1909-1912.
Served as Lieutenant, later captain Oklahoma National Guard, 1918-1921. Member of the board of trustees University of Tulsa. Member American Bar Association (Vice-President from Oklahoma, 1924.
Mason, Elk.
Clubs: Tulsa, University, Tulsa Town and Country.
Married Clara M. Murchison, July 1, 1912.