Background
Edman, James R. was born on June 5, 1936 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. Son of Joel Rueben and Agnes Evelyn (Hough) Edman.
Edman, James R. was born on June 5, 1936 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. Son of Joel Rueben and Agnes Evelyn (Hough) Edman.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Gustavus Adolphus University, 1958. Master of Science in Chemistry, University Nebraska, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, University Nebraska, 1963.
Research chemist, DuPont, Wilmington, Delaware, 1963-1968; research chemist, DuPont, Buffalo, New York, 1968-1969; Research and Development supervisor, DuPont, Circleville, Ohio., 1969-1988; senior research associate, DuPont, Circleville, Ohio., 1988-1992; research fellow, DuPont, Circleville, Ohio., since 1992.
Board of directors Young Men’s Christian Association, Circleville, since 1973, Volunteer for Youth, Circleville, 1975-1980. Volunteer Literacy Council, Circleville, since 1987. Member American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi.
Married Ramona Ann Henniges, December 21, 1958. Children: Steven, Kristine, David.