Background
Harper, James R. was born on May 28, 1869 in Jacksboro, Texas, United States. Son of William Mark and Sarah Elizabeth (Aynes) Harper.
Harper, James R. was born on May 28, 1869 in Jacksboro, Texas, United States. Son of William Mark and Sarah Elizabeth (Aynes) Harper.
Educated country schools, Texas. Junior law course, University of Texas, 1888-1889.
Worth, Texas, June 30, 1909. Children—Mary Elizabeth, Frank, James R. Admitted to Texas bar, 1890. Justice of the peace, El Paso, Texas, 1892-1894.
Company judge, El Paso Company, 1896-1902. District attorney 34th Judicial District Texas, 1902-1904. District judge, same district, 1904-1912.
Chief justice Court of Civil Appeals, 8th Supreme Judicial District Texas, terms 1912-1918, 1918-1924. Now in practice of law.
Member Church of Christ. Club: Toltec.
Married Clara B. Deason, of Fort. Children: Mary Elizabeth, Frank, James R.