Background
Souby, James Martin was born on August 10, 1882 in Karnes County, Texas, United States. Son of Armand Maxie and Emma Lowry (Rose) Souby.
Souby, James Martin was born on August 10, 1882 in Karnes County, Texas, United States. Son of Armand Maxie and Emma Lowry (Rose) Souby.
Bachelor of Arts, Vanderbilt University, 1908, Bachelor of Laws, 1910.
Admitted to Missouri bar, 1912. In general practice of law, Kansas City, Missoury, 1912-1913. Commerce counsel, later solicitor, Kansas City Southern Railroad, Kansas City, Missoury, 1913-1919.
With Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha, Nebraska, 1919-1937, successively assistant valuation and commerce counsel, valuation and commerce counsel, western general counsel
Assistant general counsel Association of America Railroads, Washington, District of Columbia, 1937-1942, general solicitor since 1942.
Member of the board of trustees Vanderbilt University. Member Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Phi, Sigma Upsilon.
Married Betty Weitzel, January 17, 1916. Children: James Martin, Marjorie Reeves (Mistress Richard F. Cooper).