Background
Joy, James Richard was born on October 16, 1863 in Groton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Richard Pickering and Mary (Hartwell) Joy.
Joy, James Richard was born on October 16, 1863 in Groton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Richard Pickering and Mary (Hartwell) Joy.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1885. Master of Arts, 1891. Little Doctorate., Syracuse University, 1905.
Doctor of Laws, Dickinson College, 1916.
Assistant editor “Our Youth,” 1885-1899. South.S. editorial department Methodist Book Concern, New York, 1890-1904. Assistant editor, 1904-1915, editor, 1915-1936, The Christian Advocate, New York, also chairman editorial board retired, 1936.
Member editorial board Religion in Life.
Librarian New York Methodist History Society 1936-1952. Trustee Drew U. Delegate Methodist Episcopal General Conference, 1908-1936.
Secretary Class of 1885, Yale College.
Clubs: Yale (New York), Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Upsilon, Scroll and Key.
Married Emma Prentice McGee, January 20, 1891 (died April 6, 1934). Children: Helen, Alice, Gertrude.