Background
Durfee, James Randall was born on November 3, 1897 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Thomas H. and Mary (Rossiter) Durfee.
Durfee, James Randall was born on November 3, 1897 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Thomas H. and Mary (Rossiter) Durfee.
Student Huron (South Dakot) College, 1917, 20. Bachelor of Laws, Marquette U., 1926.
Admitted to Wisconsin bar, 1926. Practiced in Antigo, 1927-1951. District attorney Langlade County, Wisconsin, 1928-1932.
Court commissioner 10th Judicial Circuit, 1934-1950. Commissioner Public Service Commission Wisconsin, 1951-1953, chairman, 1953-1956. Chairman Civil Aeronautics Board, Washington, 1956-1960.
Judge The United States of America Court Claims, Washington, 1960-1977, senior judge, 1972-1977.
Served with United States Army, Advertising Educational Foundation, 1917-1919. Member American, Wisconsin, District of Columbia Bar associations, American Legion, Delta Theta Phi.
Married Mona Burns, July 17, 1933. Children: Mary (Mistress.