Background
Proctor, James Mcpherson was born on September 4, 1882 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of Alexander M. and Annie Elizabeth (Ashford) Proctor.
Proctor, James Mcpherson was born on September 4, 1882 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of Alexander M. and Annie Elizabeth (Ashford) Proctor.
Bachelor of Laws, George Washington University, 1904, Doctor of Laws.
Admitted to District of Columbia bar, 1903. Assistant United State Attorneys for District of Columbia, 1905-1909, chief assistant, 1909-1913. Private practice until 1931.
Special assistant attorney general, 1929-1931, in charge suits of the United States to clear titles to river front properties in District of Columbia. The American Association For Justice District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia, 1931-1948. Circuit judge, United States Court of Appeals, since March 9, 1948.
Served as captain infantry, American Expeditionary Force, World War. Member American Bar Association, General Alumni Association George Washington University (past president). Mason.; Clubs: Chevy Chase, Civitan (ex-president).
Married Mary S. Harrington, September 20, 1902 (died September 1946).; married second, Elizabeth Barry Coleman, September 30, 1947. Children: Edward A., James M.