William Fleming James

Background

James, William Fleming was born on December 1, 1894 in St. John, N.B., Canada. Son of Patrick Maurice and Matilda (Regina (Mullin) James.

Education

B.A, St. Francis Xavier U., Antigonish, Nova Scoti, 1918; Honorary Doctor of Science, St. Francis Xavier U., Antigonish, Nova Scoti Master of Science, McGill University, 1921; Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton University, 1923; honorary Doctor of Laws, Dalhousie U., Halifax, Nova Scoti honorary Doctor of Laws, York University Doctor of Laws, University Toronto.

Career

Geologist, Geological Survey Ottawa, Canada, 1923-1929; consultant engineering, partner firms, Toronto, 1929-1991; partner, Denison Mines Ltd. Consultant Templeton Funds, Grafton Group. Director emeritus Dome Mines Ltd.

Board directors many large mining and finance companies in Canada and United States.

Achievements

• William Fleming James has been listed as a noteworthy Geologist, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member founding board, trustee York University.

Connections

Married Lenore James (deceased 1975). Children: William, Paul McEvoy.

Father:

Patrick Maurice James

Mother:

Matilda (Regina (Mullin) James

Spouse:

Lenore James

child:

Paul McEvoy James

child:

William James