Background
Walker, James J. was born in 1881 in Greenwich Village (New York City).
Walker, James J. was born in 1881 in Greenwich Village (New York City).
College, of St. Francis Xavier. Bachelor of Laws, New York Law School, 1912.
Admitted to New York Bar 1912 and practiced law in New York City. Formerly Counsel New York State Motion Picture Theatre Owners Association. Introduced State Walker Law in New York State Senate legalizing boxing in State.
Member of New York Senate from 12th Dist.
Married Janet Allen, 1912 (divorced 1933). Married second, Betty Compton, 1933 (divorced 1941).