James Edwin Brunson

Background

Brunson, James Edwin was born on November 28, 1888 in Sumter, South Carolina, United States. Son of Joel Edgar and Martha (Mayes) Brunson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Furman University, 1909.

Career

City editor Greenville (South Carolina.) News, 1919-1920, managing editor, 1920-1923, associate editor, 1923-1930, state legislative correspondent, 1923-1934, editor, 1934-1950, retired 1950.

Achievements

• James Edwin Brunson has been listed as a noteworthy editors by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member South Carolina. Press Association.

Connections

Married Leila Ballenger, December 6, 1915. Children: James East., Josephine, Leila, Dorothy Ann, Joel G., Betty.

Father:

Joel Edgar Brunson

Mother:

Martha (Mayes) Brunson

Spouse:

Leila Ballenger

child:

Leila Brunson

child:

Joel G. Brunson

child:

Josephine Brunson

child:

Dorothy Ann Brunson

child:

James East. Brunson

child:

Betty Brunson