Background
Coleman, James Plemon was born on January 9, 1914 in Ackerman, Mississippi, United States. Son of Thomas A. and Jennie Essie (Worrell) Coleman.
Coleman, James Plemon was born on January 9, 1914 in Ackerman, Mississippi, United States. Son of Thomas A. and Jennie Essie (Worrell) Coleman.
Student, University Mississippi, 1932-1935; Bachelor of Laws, George Washington University, 1939; Doctor of Laws, George Washington University, 1960.
Secretary to, Republican Aaron Lane Ford, Washington, 1935-1939; practiced in, Ackerman, 1939-1940, 1960-1965, 1984-1990; district attorney, 5th circuit Court, District of Mississippi, 1940-1946; circuit judge, 5th circuit Court, District of Mississippi, 1946-1950; commissioner, Supreme Court of the Mississippi, September 1 to October 23, 1950; attorney general, Mississippi, 1950-1956; governor, Mississippi, 1956-1960; member, Mississippi House Representatives from Choctaw County, 1960-1965; judge, United States Court Appeals 5th Circuit, 1965-1984; chief judge, United States Court Appeals 5th Circuit, 1979-1981. Publisher Choctaw Plaindealer, weekly, 1949-1956.
Trustee Mississippi College, 1952-1956. Club: Mason (Shriner).
Married Margaret Janet Dennis, May 2, 1937. 1 child, Thomas Allen.