John Garland James

John Garland James
John Garland James
Born	December 1, 1844; Palmyra, Virginia, U.S.
Died	February 12, 1930 (aged 85); Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Burial place	Oakwood Cemetery,; Austin, Texas, U.S.
Occupations	Academic administrator; banker; professor; soldier;
Known for	1st initiate of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity; Superintendent of the Texas Military Institute; 2nd President of the A&M College of Texas; President of Panhandle National Bank;
Spouse	Clara White
Children	2 stepdaughters
Academic background
Education	Virginia Military Institute;
Academic work
Discipline	Mental and moral philosophy; Political economy;
Institutions	Kentucky Military Institute; Texas Military Institute; Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas;
Notable works	The Southern Student's Hand-Book of Selections for Reading and Oratory (1879);
Military career
Allegiance	Confederacy
Branch	Confederate States Army
Service years	1864–1865
Rank	Third Corporal
Conflicts	American Civil War Battle of New Market; Evacuation of Richmond; ;

John Garland James (born December 1, 1844 – February 12, 1930) was an American Civil War veteran, banker and academic administrator. He was the second President of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (now 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.