Background
Pickens, James Madison was born on December 2, 1872 in Eutaw, Alabama, United States. Son of James Madison and Mary Catherine (Williams) Pickens.
Pickens, James Madison was born on December 2, 1872 in Eutaw, Alabama, United States. Son of James Madison and Mary Catherine (Williams) Pickens.
Public schools and under private tutors. Studied at George Washington University, University of Besancon (France), and special courses at unites states department of Agriculture.
1 daughter Marjorie (Mistress Reid T. Milner). Entered Service of unites states department of Agriculture as stenographer, 1897. Editor publications of bureau of Animal Industry, 18 years.
Editor publications of bureau of Plant Industry, 1926-1942.
Retired December 31, 1942. With Young Men's Christian Association with French Army, 10 months, 1918-1929.
Member Botanical Society Washington. Club: National Press.
Married Mary Evans Drown, November 22, 1899.