Background
Mccumber, Porter James was born on February 3, 1858 in Crete, Illinois, United States. Son of Orlin and Anne E. M.
Mccumber, Porter James was born on February 3, 1858 in Crete, Illinois, United States. Son of Orlin and Anne E. M.
Public school education. Bachelor of Laws, University of Michigan, 1880.
Senior member of law firm of McCumber & Bogart, Wahpeton, North Dakota, 1881-1900.
Member of law firm of McCumber & Bogart, Wahpeton, North Dakota, 1881-1900. Member Territorial House of Representatives, 1885-1889. Member McCumber & Sullivan, 1923-1926, McCumber & Brand, Washington, District of Columbia, since 1926.
Member International Joint Commission, since 1925.
Republican.
Married Jennie Shorning, May 29, 1889.