Background
Williams, James Nelson was born on October 22, 1894 in Onsted, Michigan, United States. Son of Edmund B. and Nellie (Delano) Williams.
Williams, James Nelson was born on October 22, 1894 in Onsted, Michigan, United States. Son of Edmund B. and Nellie (Delano) Williams.
Educational public schools, Michigan.
In various clerking positions, including cashier, Medical Corps Railroad, Battle Creek, Michigan, 1911-1915, chief clerk, Camp Custer, Michigan, 1916-1917. Clerk General Foods Corporation, New York City, 1919-1922, purchasing agent, 1923-1944, director purchases, 1945-1946, vice president, since 1947.
Served with United States Army, 1917, 19. Member Chicago Board Trade, New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange, New York Cocao Exchange. Clubs: Winged Foot Golf.
Married Dorothy Blake, May 14, 1940. Children: James North., Richard East., Dorothy Gail.