J. J. Webster

This article is about the American politician. For his grandson, the checkers player of the same name, see Jeff Webster (checkers player).
James Jefferson Webster
Rockingham County Commissioner
In office
November 3, 1942 – 1952
Preceded byHarvey Glenn
Personal details
BornSeptember 27, 1898
Patrick County, Virginia
DiedMay 24, 1965(1965-05-24) (aged 66)
Resting placeCentenary United Methodist Church, Stoneville, North Carolina
PartyDemocratic Party
SpouseNannie Hurt Strong
Children5 (including John Ray Webster)
Parent(s)James William Webster
Lillie Frances Davis
RelativesMary Comer Webster (daughter-in-law)
James Jefferson Webster III (grandson)
Elizabeth Webster Mitchell (great-granddaughter)
Occupationbusinessman, politician, farmer

James Jefferson Webster Sr. (September 27, 1898 – May 24, 1965) was an American businessman, farmer and politician who served as Rockingham County commissioner in North Carolina from 1942 to 1952. As a county commissioner, he played a role in the development of North Carolina Highway 135, which was posthumously named after him, and worked on the gubernatorial campaign of W. Kerr Scott. He owned a dairy and tobacco farm, tobacco warehouses, a general store, and co-ran a car dealership in Rockingham County.

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