Background
Geary, James Jewel was born on May 14, 1914 in Pittsburgh. Son of James Madison and Iva Llewellen (Jewel) Geary.
Geary, James Jewel was born on May 14, 1914 in Pittsburgh. Son of James Madison and Iva Llewellen (Jewel) Geary.
1 child, Leslie; Bachelor of Science in Natural Science, University of Virginia, 1938. Bachelor of Arts Philosophy, James Madison University, 1985. Reporter World News, Roanoke, Virginia, 1938-1946.
Information specialist Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, 1946-1947.
Newsman Associated Press, Richmond, 1947-1958. Executive director Virginia Civil War Center, Richmond, 1958-1966.
Director New Market Battlefield, Virginia, 1966-1982. Public relations consultant, since 1982.
Reporter World News, Roanoke, Virginia, 1938—1946. Information specialist VA Richmond, 1946—1947. Newsman Associated Press, 1947—1958.
Executive director VA Civil War Center, 1958—1966. Director New Market Battlefield, Virginia, 1966—1982. Public relations consultant, since 1982.
Served to lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946, PTO.
Served to Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1942-1946. Member Virginia Travel Council (board directors, Achievement award 1967), Shenandoah Valley Travel Association (Executive Committee 1966-1980, president 1978-1979, Golden Horseshoe award 1976, Shenandoan Bowl 1980).
Married Celia Ward Lavinder, September 6, 1941 (divorced 1962). Children: Anne, Ellen, Martha, Laetitia. Married Karen Leyonmark, March 6, 1965 (divorced 1982).
1 child Leslie; Married Patricia Ann Little, October 25, 1982.