Background
Magill, James Phineas was born on October 31, 1885 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Andrew and Mary Eleanor (Ash) Magill.
Magill, James Phineas was born on October 31, 1885 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Andrew and Mary Eleanor (Ash) Magill.
Graduate Westtown Boarding School, 1903. Bachelor of Science, Haverford College, 1907. Doctor of Laws, 1967.
Partner Eastman Dillon & Company, 1926-1957, limited partner Eastman Dillon, Union Securities & Company. Overseer, treasurer William Penn Charter School, 1929-1959. Board mgrs. Haverford College, 1959-1968, vice chairman, 1968-1969.
Past board directors University of Pennsylvania Museum, Pennsylvania Academy Fine Arts.
Member Society Friends, Royal Society Arts (director), London, England. Clubs: Racquet (Philadelphia).
Married Ruth Marshall, June 18, 1920.