Background
Morrisette, James E. was born on January 17, 1886 in Newbern, Alabama, United States. Son of Francis Strother and Buena Vista (Welch) Morrisette.
Morrisette, James E. was born on January 17, 1886 in Newbern, Alabama, United States. Son of Francis Strother and Buena Vista (Welch) Morrisette.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Alabama, 1906, Bachelor of Laws, 1911. Student Southwestern Presbyterian University, Clarksville, Tennessee, 1902-1903, Columbia University, 1916.
1 stepson, Daniel West. Abercrombie. Admitted to bar, 1911. Practiced law as member firm Clarkson & Morrisette, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1911-1917, also instructor, later professor of evidence and real property, law schools, University of Alabama.
Served with First Officers Training Camp, Fort McPherson, Georgia, May-August, 1917. Member Alpha Tau Omega, Phi Beta Kappa. Club: Army and Navy (Washington).
Married Eleanor West. Abercrombie, May 2, 1931.