Background
Alley, James Pinckney was born on January 11, 1885 in near Benton, Arkansas, United States. Son of Review John Pinckney and Melinda Catherine (Everett) Alley.
Alley, James Pinckney was born on January 11, 1885 in near Benton, Arkansas, United States. Son of Review John Pinckney and Melinda Catherine (Everett) Alley.
Educated Public school Benton.
Cartoonist Commercial Appeal, Memphis, since 1916. Known for “Hambone’s Meditations” (syndicated), also in book form, 1917, 19. Author of most widely published cartoon, presidential campaign of 1924.
Author of “Distinguished Folks,” 1928.
Married Nona Lane, December 1908. Children: Nona Elizabeth, Jessie Kathryn, James Pinckney, Calvin Lane, Richard Wesley (deceased).