Background
Williamson, James Nathaniel was born on January 28, 1872 in Graham, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Nathaniel and Mary Elizabeth (Holt) Williamson.
Williamson, James Nathaniel was born on January 28, 1872 in Graham, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Nathaniel and Mary Elizabeth (Holt) Williamson.
Educated Pantops Academy, Charlottesville, Virginia, 4 years. Bingham School, Mebane, North Carolina, 2 years (rank of captain and adjunct battalion). University of North Carolina short time, when left to enter business.
Joined father and brother in Ossipee Cotton Mills, 1892. Admitted as partner, 1898, and made general manager. Took over Hopedale Mills in connection with Ossipee, corporate name of James North. Williamson & Sons Company, becoming president and treasurer.
Vice president Pilot Cotton Mills Company, Alamance Loan & Trust Company, Burlington, North Carolina.
Director American Trust Company, Charlotte. Delaware Republican National Convention, Chicago, 1912, and there became Progressive.
Delegate Progressive National Convention, 1912. Member Progressive National Committee, 1912-1916.
Member Progressive National Committee, 1912-1916.
Married Mary Archer Saunders, November 19, 1898.