John Garland James
2nd President of Texas A&M / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Garland James (born December 1, 1844, Palmyra, Fluvanna County, Virginia) was a distinguished educator and a pivotal figure in the development of Texas higher education. He served as the 2nd President of Texas A&M College (Texas A&M University). He graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1867. In 1865 while at VMI, he was the first initiate and a charter member of the Alpha Chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
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Born | John Garland James (1844-12-01)December 1, 1844 Palmyra, Virginia, US |
Died | February 12, 1930 Dallas, Texas, US |
Occupation | 2nd President of Texas A&M University & Banker |
Years active | 1879-1883 |
Known for | 1st initiate of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity |
Spouse | Clara White |
Children | 2 step daughters |
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