Background
Speers, James M. was born on January 9, 1862 in Jordanstown, White Abbey, County Antrim, Ireland. Son of William and Mary (Milliken) Speers.
Speers, James M. was born on January 9, 1862 in Jordanstown, White Abbey, County Antrim, Ireland. Son of William and Mary (Milliken) Speers.
Came to the United States, 1880. Educational public schools.
With James McCutcheon & Company, linens, since 1880, president, 1912-1930, Chairman of the Board, since 1930. Director Patriotic Insurance Company of America, Sun Indemnity Company of New York, Sun Underwriters Company Vice president Presbyterian Board Foreign Missions.
Treasurer Student Volunteer Movement, Agricultural Missions Foundation.
Trustee Forman Christian College, Lahore, India. Trustee Mount Holyoke College.
Married Nellie Carter, June 14, 1888 (died 1922). Married second, Nellie Carter Dodd, February 15, 1924. Children: William East., Thomas Guthrie, Peter Carter, James M., Wallace C., Theodore C.