James Colling Summers

Background

Summers, James Colling was born on February 19, 1854 in Southgate, England. Son of Review James (professor Chinese, British Museum) and Jane (Frankland) Summers.

Education

Educated English schools and King’s College, London, England.

Career

Served in the British merchant service, 1864-1872. Mate, master, and pilot United States steamers, 1872-1881. In New York naval militia, 1890-1898.

Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1898.

Promoted Lieutenant 1899, during Spanish-American War. At age of 62, commissioned, February 9, 1917, Lieutenant junior grade United States Navy (Fleet Reserve Class 1), for duty German-American War, in 3d Naval District, New New York

Promoted Lieutenant, December, 1917. Yachting editor New York Tribune, 1899-1917.

Drafted, 1897, bill introduced in Congress by Congressman Adolph Meyer, asking for 6 coast defense monitors for use of naval militia.

Achievements

• James Colling Summers has been listed as a notable writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served in the British merchant service, 1864-1872. Member The Old Guard (New York), Naval and Military Order Spanish-American War, Veterans Veterans Wars, United States Revolver Association.

Connections

Married Emily Simms, 1881.

Father:

Review James (professor Chinese Summers

Mother:

Jane (Frankland) Summers

Spouse:

Emily Simms