Background
Dobbins, James Talmage was born on February 11, 1888 in Boonville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Nathan C. and Sophronia C. (Reece) Dobbins.
Dobbins, James Talmage was born on February 11, 1888 in Boonville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Nathan C. and Sophronia C. (Reece) Dobbins.
Bachelor of Arts, University of North Carolina, 1911, Master of Arts, 1912, Doctor of Philosophy, 1914.
Instructor, North Carolina State University, 1914-1918. Associate professor of chemistry University of North Carolina, 1918-1930, professor of chemistry, 1930-1960, emeritus professor, 1960-1972. Chairman, Chapel Hill City Board Adjustment, 1948-1968.
Member American Chemical Society, Society Public Analysts, Sigma Xi, Alpha Chi Sigma.
Married Lila Shore, June 20, 1917. Children: Christine (Mistress Robert West. Taylor), James Talmage.