James Julian Wheeler

Background

Wheeler, James Julian was born on March 20, 1921 in Independence, Missouri, United States. Son of Luther I. and Edith (Hesler) Wheeler.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, University Missouri, 1948.

Career

Prosecuting attorney, County of Chariton, Missouri, 1950-1954; probate judge, County of Chariton, Missouri, 1974-1975; circuit judge, 9th Judicial Circuit Court, Missouri, 1976-1982; sole practice, Keytesville, Missouri, 1948-1974, 82-.

Achievements

• Bar: Missouri 1948, United States District Court (eastern district) Missouri 1956.

Membership

Served as corporal United States Marine Corps, 1941-1946, PTO. Member American Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association, American Judicature Society, Association Trial Lawyers American.

Connections

Married Janet L. Esau, April 28, 1951. Children: Linnell Gretzinger, Robert W.

Father:

Luther I. Wheeler

Mother:

Edith (Hesler) Wheeler

Spouse:

Janet L. Esau

child:

Robert W. Wheeler

child:

Linnell Gretzinger Wheeler