Background
Edmonson, James Howard was born on May 19, 1931 in Sylacanga, Alabama, United States. Son of Cecil Howard Edmonson and Flora Belle (Owings) Coleman:.
Edmonson, James Howard was born on May 19, 1931 in Sylacanga, Alabama, United States. Son of Cecil Howard Edmonson and Flora Belle (Owings) Coleman:.
Bachelor, Samford University, 1957. Master of Divinity, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1961. Master of Arts, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1963.
Doctor of Philosophy, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1971. Postgraduate, United States Army War College, 1980. Postgraduate, London Polytechnic Institute, 1987.
Professor history Union University, Jackson, Tennessee, from 1965, chairman history department, from 1971, 1971-1989. Adjunct instructor University Tennessee, Martin, since 1972. Pastor Woodlawn Baptist Church, Nutbush, Tennessee, since 1973.
Delaware Ltd. Constitutional Convention, Nashville, 1971. Member committee State Executive Democratic Committee, Tennessee, 1972-1986. Elector Presidential Electoral College, Tennessee, 1976.
Commissioner Tennessee History Commission, Nashville, 1976-1985, Board Commissioners, Madison County, Tennessee, 1978-1982. Colonel, chaplain United States Army Reserve, lieutenant colonel Tennessee Defense Forces, since 1990. Member American History Association, Tennessee History Society, West Tennessee History Society (vice president since 1979, Certified award 1982), Southern History Association, Organization American Historians.
Clubs: Jackson Exchange (member executive board 1979-1983, Certified Appreciation 1976).
Married Frances Tucker, November 23, 1954. Children: Betty Faith Edmonson Porter, Deborah Lynn Edmonson Thoni, James David.