John Garland James

John Garland James
Born	(1844-12-01)December 1, 1844 Palmyra, Virginia, U.S.
Died	February 12, 1930(1930-02-12) (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
Education	Virginia Military Institute
Academic career
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
Service/branch	Confederate States Army
Years of service	1864–1865
Rank	Third Corporal
Battles/wars	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 2nd 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.