Background
Purdon, James Herman was born on January 13, 1938 in Long Beach, California, United States.
Purdon, James Herman was born on January 13, 1938 in Long Beach, California, United States.
Associate of Applied Science, Lincoln Land Community College, 1972. Bachelor, Sangamon State University, 1982.
Manager sales Illinois Bell Telephone, Springfield, 1960—1968. Owner, manager Mid-American Consultant, Illinois, 1968—1969. Deputy sheriff then sheriff Sangamon County, from 1969.
Consultant University Illinois. Consultant various technical schools. Served with United States Army, 1956-1959.
Member American Legion, Amvets. Member of International Narcotic Officers Association, International Academy Criminology, National Association Chiefs Police, State Association Chiefs of Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Association, International Political Association, American Business Club, Shriners, Masons, Elks, Fraternal Order Police.
Married Judith Ann Gunn Purdon, May 6, 1960. Children: Janene, James H.