James Robert Knott

Background

Knott, James Robert was born on January 8, 1910 in Tallahassee. Son of William Valentine and Luella (Pugh) Knott.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Florida, 1934. Bachelor of Laws, University Florida, 1934. Graduate, National College Judiciary, University Nevada, 1967.

Career

Practice in Jacksonville, 1934-1942, 45-46, West Palm Beach, 1946-1956; judge, Florida Industrial Claims Court, 1938-1941, 48-56; judge, 15th Judicial Circuit Florida, 1956-1977; senior judge, 15th Judicial Circuit Florida, 1968-1977; counsel, Moyle, Gentry et al, West Palm Beach, 1977-1980; resident counsel, Winthrop, Stimson et al, Palm Beach, 1980-1989. Special adviser to president First Federal Savings & Loan Association of the Palm Beaches, 1977-1983. Member of advisory board First National Bank in Palm Beach, since 1977.

Achievements

• James Robert Knott has been listed as a reputable State judge, lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice chairman Bicentennial Communications State of Florida, Palm Beach County, City West Palm Beach, Town Palm Beach, 1974-1976. Trustee West Palm Beach Library Board, 1959-1977. Trustee, secretary Palm Beach County Community Foundation, 1975-1978.

Trustee Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, since 1973, Florida House, Washington, 1972-1976, Tuberculosis and Health Association Palm Beach County, 1956-1972. Trustee Science Museum and Planetarium Palm Beach County, 1961-1971, advisory board, since 1972. Associate board Boys Clubs Palm Beach County, 1971-1975.

Chairman advisory board Community Mental Health Center Palm Beach County, 1977-1979. Vice chairman Palm Beach County History Commission, since 1979, Landmark Preservation Commission of Palm Beach, 1978-1985. Vice president Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, 1980-1983, president, 1983-1987.

Member Committee for Naming State buildings, since 1977. Member board commissioners History Palm Beach County Preservation, since 1981. Member Florida Governor's Mansion Foundation, 1978-1983.

Vestryman Holy Trinity Church, 1977-1980, chancellor, 1977-1978. Active West Palm Beach (Florida) Centennial Committee, 1993-1994. Served to lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945.

Member American Bar Association, Florida Bar, Florida History Society (president 1964-1966, director 1960-1962, 74-76), History Society Palm Beach County (president 1957-1968, president emeritus since 1968), Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Loxahatchee, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach history societies, History Association Southern Florida (vice president 1961-1968), Florida History Associates (board directors), Florida Heritage Foundation, S.A.R. (Gold medal 1977), English Speaking Union, Norton Gallery Art, Lake Worth Pioneer Association, National Trust Historic Preservation, Blue Key, The Centennial Committee, Phi Delta Theta (alumni president 1965), Phi Delta Phi. Clubs: Kiwanis (West Palm Beach) (director 1960-1961), Elks (West Palm Beach), Tuscawilla (West Palm Beach) (president 1963). Sailfish of Fla; Pundits (Palm Beach).

Friars (Jacksonville). Forum (West Palm Beach, Roll of Honor award 1988). Portofino South.

Connections

Married Evelyn Douglas Causey, June 26, 1942. Children: James Douglas, Elizabeth Dandridge.

Father:

William Valentine Knott

Mother:

Luella (Pugh) Knott

Spouse:

Evelyn Douglas Causey

child:

James Douglas Knott

child:

Elizabeth Dandridge Knott