Background
Flanagan, James Wainwright was born on October 26, 1872 in Henderson, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Buck and Anna Bell (Cornelius) Flanagan.
Flanagan, James Wainwright was born on October 26, 1872 in Henderson, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Buck and Anna Bell (Cornelius) Flanagan.
Public schools private study.
1 son, James West. (deceased). Married second, Hazel B. Brown, December 10, 1913;B. Railroad work and mining, 1888-1912. In Cuba, Mexico and United States.
Foreign financial association, 1913-1919, with Sir Herbert Holt, president Royal Bank of Canada.
Organized, 1919, Andian National Corporation, of Toronto, Canada, to build 615 miles petroleum pipe line from Cartagena to Barranca Bermeja in Colombia, South America, and to purchase wharf and terminals at Cartagena. Obtained concession from Colombian Government and completed construction.
Was 1st vice-president and general manager Andian National Corporation, Limited., president, 1925-1942. Special assistant to Executive officer of petroleum for war, serving Puerto Rico, Cuba and West Indies, November 1942-1944. director International Petroleum Corporation.
Director Macassa Mines, Limited., Toronto, Ontario, 1930.
Served as lieutenant colonel Cuban Army, 1896-1897. Member Cuban Exposition at Saint Louis, Missouri, 1904. Clubs: Bankers, New York Athletic, India House, Canadian.
Married Panchita G. Love, January 1902. Married second, Hazel B. Brown, December 10, 1913.