Background
Whitcomb, James Lanmon was born on October 1, 1889 in Keene, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Frank Herbert and Grace (Nims) Whitcomb.
Whitcomb, James Lanmon was born on October 1, 1889 in Keene, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Frank Herbert and Grace (Nims) Whitcomb.
Preparatory education, high school, Keene, and Trinity School, New York City. Saint Stephens College, Annandale, New York, 1914. Special student General Theological Seminary, 1925-1928.
Served as director Lake Delaware Boys’ Camp and Club, New York City (sociological and educational institution), 1912-1930. Curate Trinity Church, Ossining, New York, 1927-1928. Ordained priest Protestant Episcopal Church, 1928.
Curate Church of Saint Edward the Martyr, New York City, 1928-1930.
Rector-headmaster and president of the board of trustees Hoosac School for Boys, 1930-1941. Rector Saint Barnabas Church, Troy, New York, 1941-1945, also president board of trustees.
Trustee Bard College, 1939-1941.
Served as director Lake Delaware Boys’ Camp and Member of the board of directors Church Mission of Help, Albany, New York, and New York Church Mission of Help. Examining chaplain Diocese of Albany, 1933-1945, rural dean of Troy, 1943-1945.
Member Kappa Gamma Chirurgical
Married Josephine Hale, January 12, 1918. Children: David William, Francis Hale, Priscilla.