Background
Carnes, James Robert was born on October 23, 1909 in Acworth, Georgia, United States. Son of James Erwin and Fannie (McDowell) Carnes.
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Carnes, James Robert was born on October 23, 1909 in Acworth, Georgia, United States. Son of James Erwin and Fannie (McDowell) Carnes.
Bachelor of Science, Georgia Institute Technology, 1930; Juris Doctor, Emory University, 1935; postgraduate, George Washington University, 1962-1963.
Operating manager, Benjamin Franklin Goodrich Company, Johnson City, Tennessee, 1930-1933; practiced in, Columbus, Georgia, 1936-1941, 46; served to commander, United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1946; commissioned, United States Navy, 1946; advanced through grades to captain, United States Navy, 1954; assistant judge advisory general, Navy, 1959-1961; retired, 1961; director government relations, Chemical Manufacturers Association, Washington, 1962-1967; secretary-treasurer, Chemical Manufacturers Association, from 1967; vice president, Chemical Manufacturers Association, 1972-1973; retired, 1973.
Member Alpha Tau Omega, Phi Delta Phi, Phi Kappa Phi. Clubs: Army Navy Country (Washington). Farmington Country (Charlottesville, Virginia).
Married Virginia Richmond, August 20, 1940. 1 son, Thomas Peter.