James S. Golden

Background

Golden, James S. was born on September 20, 1891 in Barbourville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Ben. B. and Elizabeth (Davis) Golden.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of Kentucky, 1912. Bachelor of Laws, University of Michigan, 1916.

Career

Admitted to Kentucky bar, 1915, and practiced in Barbourville, Kentucky, 1916-1948, Pineville, Kentucky, 1948-1971. Member firm Golden & Lay.

Politics

The commitment of individual Christians to work for social and political change should be recognized as a fully legitimate form of Christian discipleship.

Views

Just as a human body contains different limbs and organs that depend on each other, so members of a Christian society should be close and caring enough to feel each other's pain and delight.

Membership

Member 81st and 82d Congresses, 9th Kentucky District, also 83d Congress, 8th Kentucky District. Member Kentucky Bar Association. Mason. Elk.

Connections

Married Ruth Decker, September 29, 1915. Children: Richard Davis, James S. (M.D.).

Father:

Ben. B. Golden

Mother:

Elizabeth (Davis) Golden

Spouse:

Ruth Decker

child:

Richard Davis Golden

child:

James S. Golden (M.D.)