Background
Williamson, James De Long was born on March 12, 1849 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of Samuel and Mary E. Williamson.
Williamson, James De Long was born on March 12, 1849 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of Samuel and Mary E. Williamson.
Bachelor of Arts, Adelbert College (Western Reserve University), 1870. Student Andover Theological Seminary, 1872-1874. Graduate Union Theological Seminary, 1875.
Doctor of Divinity, Wooster, 1902.
Ordained Presbyterian ministry, 1875. Pastor Norwalk, O., 1875-1884, Warren, 1885-1888, Beckwith Memorial Church, Cleveland, 1888-1901. President pro tem. Society for Savings, Cleveland, 1912-1915.
Executive vice president same, 1915-1921, and 1924-1927. Trustee Western Reserve University (actg. president November 1921-1923).
Married Edith Day Ely, August 4, 1875. Children: Frederic Ely, Mary Tisdale (deceased), Arthur Putnam, Ruth Ely.