Background
Jackson, James Kirkman was born on December 15, 1900 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of James Kirkman and Helen (Gunter) Jackson.
Jackson, James Kirkman was born on December 15, 1900 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of James Kirkman and Helen (Gunter) Jackson.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Alabama, 1921. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard, 1924. M Margaret Crawford, December 20, 1933.
Admitted to Alabama Bar, 1923. Associate MeClellan, Rice & Stone, Birmingham, 1925-1927. Associate London, Yancey & Brower, 1927-1930, partner, 1930-1936.
Partner Jackson, Rives, Pettus & Peterson, Birmingham, 1936-1958.
Private practice, 1958-1966. Director Employers Insurance Company of Alabama, Employers Life Insurance Company Board of directors Jefferson County chapter American Red Cross.
Served as lieutenant colonel United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945. Member Alabama State Bar (president 1959-1960), American, Birmingham (Past president) bar associations, Bar Association City New New York Clubs: Birmingham Country, Mountain Brook (Birmingham).
Children: Gordon, James Kirkman.