Background
Williams, James Robert was born on March 30, 1888 in Halifax, Nova Scoti, Canada. Son of Thomas Edward and Helena (McKee) Williams.
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James Robert Williams
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Brought to the United States in infancy. Educational public schools, Detroit, Michigan, and Conneaut, Ohio. Student Mount Union College, Alliance, O.
Career
Engaged in various occupations, as fireman on Pennsylvania Railroad, ranch work in West, member United States Cavalry, later worked in factories and as loader of freight cars. Drew animated cartoons for motion pictures. Connected with National Education Association Service, Cleveland, since 1922.
Producer of Out Our Way, a daily feature in more than 700 newspapers.
A full-page weekly comic, The Willets, et cetera Home: 1221 Virginia Road, San Marnio, California Address: National Education Association Service, 1200 West. 3d Saint, Cleveland
Achievements
Membership
Member United States Cavalry
Connections
Married Lida Keith, September 24, 1911. Children: Helen Jean, Robert Keith.
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Resting place
Buried Mountain View Cemetery. -
Nationality
Canadian