James was born to J. E. and Mary Jane West Robertson at his father's farm in Appomattox, VA and lived there for 23 years before heading to Texas with his wife, Alice. He spent a year with his brother in Texarkana and then headed for a short time to Silver City, New Mexico and ultimately El Paso. Due to his business acumen he was able to succeed as a manager of several El Paso branch businesses to include the Manhattan Rubber Mfg. Co, Ludlow-Saylor Wire Co. and with his own J.E, Robertson Co. Other interests included a directorship in the Rio Grande Valley Bank & Trust and a 2 year stint in Mexico City selling mining supplies. As a business promoter he was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and belonged to the Country Club of El Paso, the Country Club & American Club of Mexico City, the Toltoe Club, Mystic Shrine, Masons and Scottish and York Rite organizations. Success allowed him to own a home in Los Angeles, CA by 1914 where he spent summers. He was a member of the St. Clements Episcopal Church and passed away from apoplexy at his home on 1315 Randolph Drive which he had built in 1919.
James was born to J. E. and Mary Jane West Robertson at his father's farm in Appomattox, VA and lived there for 23 years before heading to Texas with his wife, Alice. He spent a year with his brother in Texarkana and then headed for a short time to Silver City, New Mexico and ultimately El Paso. Due to his business acumen he was able to succeed as a manager of several El Paso branch businesses to include the Manhattan Rubber Mfg. Co, Ludlow-Saylor Wire Co. and with his own J.E, Robertson Co. Other interests included a directorship in the Rio Grande Valley Bank & Trust and a 2 year stint in Mexico City selling mining supplies. As a business promoter he was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and belonged to the Country Club of El Paso, the Country Club & American Club of Mexico City, the Toltoe Club, Mystic Shrine, Masons and Scottish and York Rite organizations. Success allowed him to own a home in Los Angeles, CA by 1914 where he spent summers. He was a member of the St. Clements Episcopal Church and passed away from apoplexy at his home on 1315 Randolph Drive which he had built in 1919.
Gravesite Details
Service at St, Clements & burial on Aug. 9
