Background
James, William Mcgee was born on May 13, 1901 in Story City, Iowa, United States. Son of Thomas Carson and Bertha Mahala (McCammon) James.
James, William Mcgee was born on May 13, 1901 in Story City, Iowa, United States. Son of Thomas Carson and Bertha Mahala (McCammon) James.
Student of University Iowa, 1920-1921. Bachelor of Laws, Chicago Kent College Law, 1925.
Admitted to Illinois bar, 1925. Member firm Burke, James & Burke, since 1934. Chairman special committee drafted Illinois Probate Acting, 1936-1940.
Village attorney, Wilmette, Illinois, since 1935.
Member of faculty College Kent College Law, 1926-1947, vice president board of trustees, since 1946. General counsel First Federal Savings & Loan Association, Wilmette.
Special assistant to Attorney General United States, since 1954.
Member American (house of deals 1947-1948), Illinois (president 1947-1948.
Married June Bernice Thrumston, August 7, 1926. Children: William McGee, John Carson.