Background
Close, James William was born on April 3, 1909 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Henry Francis and Rose (Youk) Close.
Close, James William was born on April 3, 1909 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Henry Francis and Rose (Youk) Close.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Regis College, Denver, 1931. Bachelor of Laws, Catholic University of America, 1934.
Admitted to District of Columbia Bar, 1934, Illinois bar, 1944. Counsel Reconstruction Finance Corporation, 1934-1944. General counsel War Damage Corporation, 1942-1944.
Partner Wilson & Mcllvaine, Chicago, from 1944.
Board directors of Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company, Evanston, Illinois.
Member American, Illinois, Chicago bar associations.
Married Jane Winburn, December 29, 1934. Children: Henry, Mary Jane, Betty Anne, Nancy Lou, Jeannie, John, Patricia.