Background
McCONNELL, James Moore was born on May 28, 1868 in Armstrong Company, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William and Rebecca Dickey (Moore) McConnell.
State Commissioner of Education
McCONNELL, James Moore was born on May 28, 1868 in Armstrong Company, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William and Rebecca Dickey (Moore) McConnell.
Carleton College, Minnesota, Bachelor of Arts, 1910.
Professor American Historical, and Government, State Normal School, Mankato, 1909-1918. Appointed by Governor., State Superintendent of Education, 1919. Commissioner of Education under Act of Legislature creating State Board of Education since 1919.
Member: National Education Association. Minnesota Education Association (Ex-President). Southern Minnesota Education Association (Ex-President).
Grand Master of Masons, Minnesota.
Spouse Margaret Jeannette Graham, July 19, 1893, Kittanning, Pennsylvania.