John Caller James

b. 13 January 1880, d. 2 March 1948
  • John Caller James was born on 13 January 1880 in Alabama.
  • John Caller James appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Auburn, Lee County, Alabama, living alone.
  • He was a clergyman, acording to the 1910 census.
  • The following appeared on 25 March 1918 in The Montgomery Advertiser: Greensboro, Ala., March 23.-- Rev. John C. James, formerly pastor but who recently volunteered for service in the army Y. M. C. A. work, stationed at Camp Gordon, has been made an army chaplain. /P/ Mr. James is a great preacher, a consecrated man as well, and his many friends predict that he will do good work among the soldiers.
  • The following appeared on 30 November 1919 in The Montgomery Advertiser: The many friends over the state of Dr. John C. James will be interested to know that he will hereafter occupy a chair in Emory College, Atlanta. Dr. James was pastor of the Greensboro Methodist church for sever years, leaving here to serve his country with the "Y" in France. He made a great many friends here, who appreciate his unusual intellect and scholarly attain- his new field [sic].
  • He married Elizabeth Leigh Wood, daughter of Milton LeGrand Wood and Sallie Harrison Watkins, on 10 February 1920 in Montgomery, Alabama, at 301 Church Street, the home of the bride's parents.
  • The following appeared on 9 September 1923 in The Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. and Mrs. John C. James, who have been spending several weeks on a vacation tour, at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, have returned to their home in Opelika. Dr. James is the popular pastor of the First Methodist Church. He entered upon the active discharge of his duties as minister of this church on his return home and conducted the prayer services Wednesday evening. Dr. James is an able, eloquent and learned divine and is beloved by everyone here, regardless of denominational lines.
  • John Caller James and Elizabeth Leigh Wood appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Montgomery, Alabama.
  • John Caller James died on 2 March 1948 at age 68 in Montgomery, Alabama.
  • His wife Elizabeth Leigh Wood became a widow at his death.
  • He was interred at Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Alabama.
  • Last Edited: 4 Aug 2013

Family: Elizabeth Leigh Wood b. 27 September 1882, d. January 1975