Background
Pelham, John was born on August 23, 1865 in Alexandria, Alabama, United States. Son of Charles and Louise Margaret (Johnston) Pelham.
Pelham, John was born on August 23, 1865 in Alexandria, Alabama, United States. Son of Charles and Louise Margaret (Johnston) Pelham.
Washington (District of Columbia) High School. Bachelor of Laws, Law Department, Columbian (now George Washington University, 1887, Master of Laws, 1888.
Began practice at Anniston, Alabama, 1888. City attorney, 1893-1894. Judge 7th Judicial Circuit of Alabama, 1899-1911.
Associate Judge Court of Appeals of Alabama, March 11, since 1911, and presiding Judge.
October 1, since 1914.
Married Ellen Miles, October 10, 1895.