Background
Wilmeth, James Lillard was born on October 10, 1870 in Chewalla, McNairy County, Tennessee, United States. Son of Benjamin F. and Isabella Bruce (DePoyster) Wilmeth.
Wilmeth, James Lillard was born on October 10, 1870 in Chewalla, McNairy County, Tennessee, United States. Son of Benjamin F. and Isabella Bruce (DePoyster) Wilmeth.
Student Christian College, Howard County, Arkansas, 1890-1893. Bachelor of Laws, National University, Washington, District of Columbia, 1906.
Became connected with office of auditor of Post Office Department, Washington, District of Columbia, 1895. Lawyer in office of comptroller of the Treasury, 1906-1910. Chief clerk of Treasury Department, 1910-1917.
Director bureau of Engraving and Printing, 1917-1922.
National secretary Junior Order United American Mechanics, 1923-1951, also editor Junior American, retired, 1951. Consultant since July 1951.
As chief clerk assisted in reorganizing the Treasury Department. Directed the making of moneys, bonds and securities for financing World War I. Visited Europe at outbreak of war, in charge of relief voted by Congress for American Citizens.
Member National Fraternal Congress (past president press section). Member Pennsylvania Academy Fine Arts, Pennsylvania History Society, Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, Sigma Nu Phi, Legal, Franklin Institute. Member of Christian (Disciples) Church.
Mason, Modern Woodman.
Married Alpha B. Moore, November 5, 1896. Children: James L., Clyde Fairfax, Janice Louise.