Background
Robertson, James Evans was born on March 30, 1924 in Fairfax, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Albion Lorenzo and Georgia Lena (Seitz) Robertson.
Robertson, James Evans was born on March 30, 1924 in Fairfax, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Albion Lorenzo and Georgia Lena (Seitz) Robertson.
Bachelor of Science, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, 1947. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1952.
Assistant professor computer science University Illinois, Urbana, 1952-1956, associate professor, 1956-1959, professor, 1959-1990, professor emeritus, since 1990. Consultant Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York, 1968-1973.
Served with United States Army, 1943-1946, PTO. Member Association Computing Machinery (council member 1958-1960), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (editorial board Professional Group on computers 1959-1960).
Married Jane Corey Ingersoll, August 14, 1956 (divorced March 1968). Children: Alice Corey, David Chandler, Alan Majors, Phoebe Martha.