Background
DEWELL, James S. was born on June 16, 1857 in Tipton, Iowa, United States. Son of Nathaniel and Winnie Ann (MeComb) Dewell.
DEWELL, James S. was born on June 16, 1857 in Tipton, Iowa, United States. Son of Nathaniel and Winnie Ann (MeComb) Dewell.
Iowa. State College, Ames, Iowa, Bachelor of Science, 1881. State University of Iowa, Law Department, 1883.
Attorney Harrison Company, Iowa., 1889-1890. Appointed District Court Judge, 15 Judicial District, Iowa., 1923. Elected to fill vacancy, 1924.
Elected for full term, 1928.
Member: Knights of Pythias. A. F. & A. M.; K.C.C.H. Sliriners; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Knight Templar.
Spouse Emma Florence Jay, October 18, 1893, Portage, Wisconsin.