Background
Harrison, James Ostelle was born on June 17, 1920 in Harrison, Georgia, United States. Son of James Drew and Marie (Mills) Harrison.
Harrison, James Ostelle was born on June 17, 1920 in Harrison, Georgia, United States. Son of James Drew and Marie (Mills) Harrison.
Bachelor, Mercer University, 1949. Master of Science, University Georgia, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell University, 1962.
Associate entomologist, United Fruit Company, Palmar Sur, Costa Rica, 1956-1962; assistant professor biology, Mercer U., Macon, Georgia, 1962-1964; associate professor, Mercer U., Macon, Georgia, 1964-1967; professor, Mercer U., Macon, Georgia, 1967-1985; professor emeritus, Mercer U., Macon, Georgia, since 1986; columnist, Macon Telegraph, 1976-1980; editorial associate, Seabreeze Magazine, St. Simons Island, Georgia, 1985-1996. Ecological consultant Avland Development Company, Macon, 1970-1971.
Chairman Area Water Quality Advisory Committee, Macon, 1979-1982, City Energy Advisory Committee, Macon, 1979-1980. President Ocmulgee Monument Association, Macon, 1981-1983. Captain United States Army Air Force, 1942-1947, North Africa, European Theatre of Operations.
Member National Audubon Society, National Wildlife Federation.
Married Katherine Deal, January 12, 1942 (divorced 1970). Married Joyce Rape, March 21, 1971. Children: Michael James, Juliet.