James Farmer Newcomb

Background

Newcomb, James Farmer was born on May 5, 1880 in Dennis, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John Ellsworth and Lucy Evelyn (Foster) Newcomb.

Education

Salesman John H. Gresham, 1897-1912. James F. Newcomb & Company, 1912-1916. Established James F. Newcomb Company, Incorporated, New York York, New York, 1916, president and director since 1916.

Politics

The state cannot control the church, nor should the church attempt to dominate the state. However, religious expression should be present in public life.

Views

It is good for Christians with different approaches to the interpretation of the Bible to engage with each other and argue how the Bible should be applied to issues in our contemporary world.

Membership

Served as chairman joint committee government relations of Commercial Printing Industry, 1943-1945. Member Printing Industry of America, Inc. (president since 1945), New York Employing Printers Association (director).

Clubs: Athletic (New York).

Connections

Married Emma Marie Kellogg, June 11, 1910 (died July 1, 1924).

Father:

John Ellsworth Newcomb

Mother:

Lucy Evelyn (Foster) Newcomb

Spouse:

Emma Marie Kellogg