Background
Latane, James Wilson was born on November 12, 1917 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James and Martchen Lindenkohl (Flemer) Latane.
Latane, James Wilson was born on November 12, 1917 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James and Martchen Lindenkohl (Flemer) Latane.
Bachelor of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1938.
Fiedl surveyor, Rural Electrification Cooperatives, Palmyra, Virginia, 1938-1939; supervisor field office, Federal Land Bank, Tappahannock, Virginia, 1940-1941; farmer, Oak Grove, Virginia, from 1947; president, Northern Neck Grain Cooperative, Inc., Nomini Grove, Virginia, 1958-1960; board directors, Southern States Cooperative, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, 1967-1982; president, Southern States Cooperative, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, 1977-1980.
Member Westmoreland County, Virginia Selective Service Board, 1955-1975. Member Westmoreland County Planning Commission, 1970-1977. Lay reader St. Peter's Episcopalian Church, Oak Grove.
With C.E. United States Army, 1942-1946. Member Virginia Agribusiness Council, Virginia Beef Cattle Association (president 1967-1970), Fredericks-Feeder Cattle Association.
Married Margaret DeRoulhac Hill, July 18, 1947. Children: James Wilson, William Catesby III, Martha Ellen.