Background
Sterrett, James Ralston was born on March 21, 1853 in Academia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Patterson and Annie (Kennedy) Sterrett.
Sterrett, James Ralston was born on March 21, 1853 in Academia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Patterson and Annie (Kennedy) Sterrett.
Bachelor of Arts, Washington and Jefferson College, 1877.
Admitted to Pennsylvania bar, 1880, and began practice at Pittsburgh. Associated in practice with uncle, John M. Kennedy, 1891-1900. Member Patterson & Sterrett, changed to Patterson, Sterrett & Acheson, 1913, Sterrett & Acheson, and, since 1929, Sterrett, Acheson & Jones.
Trustee Shady Side Academy.
Member Patterson & Sterrett, changed to Patterson, Sterrett & Acheson, 1913, Sterrett & Acheson, and, since 1929, Sterrett, Acheson & Jones.
Married Emma W. McConnell, October 20, 1887. Children: Elenor Slagel (Mistress Oliver Ledlle Smith), Marian Kennedy (Mistress Philip Sheridan Chess), James Ralston.