Background
Mcbeath, James Mark was born on April 14, 1865 in Monticello, Wayne Company, Kentucky, United States. Son of Robert C. and Sarepta (Flemming) M.
Mcbeath, James Mark was born on April 14, 1865 in Monticello, Wayne Company, Kentucky, United States. Son of Robert C. and Sarepta (Flemming) M.
Graduate Glasgow, (Kentucky) Normal School, 1884, Bowling Green Business College, 1885.
East. O. Clark. County superintendent education, Lauderdale Company, Mississippi, 1890-1892. Member Ethridge & McBeath, Meridian, 1894-1907, McBeath & Miller, 1907-1925, McBeath & Mahon, since 1925. Director Mississippi-Alabama Fair Association.
Became chairman State Highway Commission, 1916.
Chairman Democratic County Committee, 1900-1904, Democratic State Committee, 1912-1916. Member Democratic National Committee, 1916-1920.
Trustee East Mississippi Eastern State Hospital.
Member Ethridge & McBeath, Meridian, 1894-1907, McBeath & Miller, 1907-1925, McBeath & Mahon, since 1925. Member Democratic National Committee, 1916-1920. Trustee East Mississippi Eastern State Hospital.
Mason (32°), Knights of Pythias.
Club: Country.
Married Carrie M. Collins, of Meridian, Mississippi, April.