Background
Tunnell, James Miller was born on August 2, 1879 in at Clarksville, Delaware, United States. Son of Henry Maull and Rhoda Elizabeth (Bennett) Tunnell.
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James Miller Tunnell
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Bachelor of Arts, Franklin College (now combined with Muskingum College, New Concord, O.), 1900.
Career
Began as teacher Public school, 1903, advancing to principal Frankford and Ocean View schools. Admitted to Delaware bar, 1907. Member firm White & Tunnell, 1907-1919.
Practiced alone, 1920-1936.
With James M. Tunnell, Junior, as Tunnell & Tunnell since 1936. Director First National Bank of Frankford, Delaware.
Chairman Democratic County Committee, Sussex County, 1910-1912 and 1914-1918. Delegate Democratic National Convention, 1916.
Democratic nominee for United States Senator, 1924.
Chairman Democratic State Committee during campaigns of 1928 and 1930. Member Democratic National Committee, 1931-1948. Elected United States senator, for term 1941-1947.
President Board of Education Georgetown Special School, 1919-1932.
Achievements
Membership
Member Delaware State Board Education Trustee Muskingum College, New Corcord, O. Mason (32 degree), Odd. Club: Rehoboth Beach (Delaware) Country.
Connections
Married Sarah Ethel Dukes, November 10, 1905. Children: James Elisha (deceased), James Miller, Robert White.
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Religion
Presbyterian