Background
James, John was born on February 3, 1888 in Maple Hill, Pender Company, North Carolina, United States. Son of Gibson and Anebelle (Murray) James.
James, John was born on February 3, 1888 in Maple Hill, Pender Company, North Carolina, United States. Son of Gibson and Anebelle (Murray) James.
Bachelor of Arts, Davidson (North Carolina) College, 1909, Master of Arts, 1922. University of Virginia, summer 1913. Bachelor of Laws, Louisiana Salle Extension University, 1923.
Superintendent various schools in North Carolina, 1909-1914. Professor Greek, Lincoln Memorial University, Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, summer 1912. President Synodical College, Fulton, Missouri, 1914-1922.
Dean Chicora College, Columbia, South Carolina., 1922-1923.
In practice of law, Charlotte, North Carolina from 1923. Executive secretary campaign to raise $500,000 to endow educational institutions of Missouri.
Member National Education Association, Southern Ednl. Association; Mason ( Knights Templar, Shriner), Knights of Pythias. Clubs: Commercial, Fulton Country.
Married Estelle Mott, July 19, 1911.